Mt. Dora Exotic Car Show 02/01


The local Porsche Club was invited to enter cars in the Mt Dora Exotic Car show.  They were looking al varieties,  There were classes for both judged and display only.  I decided to take my car and enter it in the display only group.  I don't have the time or desire to clean my race car to be judged in a concours event.  I did wash it and vacuum it so it was not a complete pig.  Being on the track it gets dust, oil residue and dirt in every little nook and cranny you can imagine.

I loaded the car on the trailer the night before the event.  I made 30-40 minute drive to Mt. Dora early the next morning.  (at least early for me)  It was very foggy in a couple of places, so the car got all wet sitting on the trailer.  When I arrived I found the trailer parking area and preceded to unload.  I decided to wipe the car down to try and remove the road grime I accumulated on the short trip.  Since it was a cool morning, I needed to start the car and let it warm up for a few minutes before driving it to the display area.

After the car was ready to go, I got out my map and started driving along the residential city streets trying to figure out how they wanted me to come in.  Race cars can be pretty load first thing in the morning in a quite residential area.  I finally found the entrance for show cars and I was guided to the Porsche parking area.  I was given my assigned spot and parked.

It turned into a beautiful day.   There were many cars of different makes and models lined up on the city streets.  Here are some pictures from the event.

Barney shined up
Barney never looked so good

Porsche street of dreams
Porsche Street of Dreams

Armando's gt3 look 996
Armando's GT3 look speed yellow 996

These antiques are not for sale
Nothing like the classics.  356 coupe, two 356 cabriolets, and a 912

snake bite warning
Don't get too close to this snake, it's lethal.

mercedes
Vintage Mercedes race car.

Jag XJ220
This is the first Jaguar XJ220 I have ever seen in person

Ferarri row
Ferrari was the host club and had a fantastic display

sweet no words necessary
Words can not do justice to this car. Ferrari F50 Spider