European Shell Commercial

Here's a link to a Shell commercial shown in Europe .  Ostensibly, they're selling gasoline, but the cars used in the video steal the show.

Ferrari pulled several of their race cars from various ages out of storage, flew them around the world, and filmed them running through the streets of Rome , Rio , New York , Hong Kong, Honolulu , and Monaco .   No CGI -  these are the original cars on the original streets.

The best part is the sound - from the basso-profundo notes of the early, front-engine era, each scene cuts to a later generation, ending with the wail of a modern F1 car.  

Even if you're not a gearhead, this video will stir the soul.


http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=1_kwxzU4wL4&vq=medium

 

 

Oxnard Tix & Local updates

Advance tickets are required for those going on the Oxnard auto museum tour.  They can be purchased at the following link:  http://mullinautomotivemuseum.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=333831

 

I suggest buying them ASAP since they may limit the number of people in the facility, though I don't anticipate a problem at this early date.  Including a service charge the price is $12 for adults and $8.60 for seniors (62+), and you print yourself an E-ticket.

 

A large contingent from the Porsche Club is joining us, so we are expecting a group of about 50.  Yolanda's in Oxnard has indicated they will accommodate us for lunch - I'll monitor that situation closely. 

 

I will be sending an E-vite for this tour when I have a few more details nailed down.  A larger gathering place than Panera Bread is at the top of that list.

 

Also attached is our 2011 schedule as of now, with dates later in the year yet to be finalized.  Note that the July event has moved to the 30th so we can support the Gathering of Friends car show on the 17th.  The bold type on the schedule notes "official events" sponsored and insured by the Golden Gate chapter.

 

Local market place:

 

Dave Bundy's Z3 with Dinan upgrades is for sale.  If anyone is interested I will put you in touch with him. 

 

BMW parts for sale - my neighbor Mike's new arrival is very small with 2 legs, so the 4-wheeled friend (328i E46 sedan) is gone!  Available (all new) are a set of 4 Kleen wheels for $40, a cabin filter for $20 and a Mahle KL66 fuel filter for $25 that fits many BMW models.

2011 - Event Schedule

Blue = Chapter Driving Events

     

     February 26 Sat. Car Control Clinic at Candlestick Park

BMWGGC March 5 Sat. Tech. Session at Coast BMW

     March 14 Mon. Laguna Seca  Driving School

     March 19/20 Chuckwalla Driving School

BMWGGC March 26 Sat. Mullin & Murphy Museum Tour, Oxnard

     April 17 Sun. MS Car Show in Corbett Canyon sponsored by Jags Unlimited

     May 14 Sat. Bimmerfest at Rose Bowl

BMWGGC May 22 Sun. North Coast Tour 

     June 4/5 Sonoma Historic Festival

     July 2/3 Buttonwillow Driving School

     July 9 Sat. CCC Candlestick Park

     July 17 Sun. Gathering of Friends European Car Show at Laguna Lake

*BMWGGC SLO July 30 Sat.  

     August 19-21 Monterey Historics

*BMWGGC September ?  

     October 15 Sat. CCC Marina

*BMWGGC October ?

     November 5/6 Thunderhill Driving School

BMWGGC December 3 Sat.  Return to Parkfield Tour

Vintage Auto Races of Interest: 

     VARA British Extravaganza at Buttonwillow, June 4/5 (British Car Exhibit) 

          

     VARA Oktoberfest at Buttonwillow, September 10/11 (German Car Exhibit)

     

 

     

 

Dennis Harrold

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