British Car Festival in Des Plaines, IL - Page 2 - LotusTalk

ace · 09-13-2009, 06:52 PM

It was an excellent gathering today. Terrific weather and a great turnout. It was also good to catch up with Todd and Bill and meet Dave and Ty. Somehow I missed Das, and I have yet to meet ML1.

Aside from the Lotuses (of course), I thought a few of the highlights were the Arnolt Bristol, the Allard K-2, and the real Shelby Cobra (delivered new in 1964). There was also a beautiful 1924 (I think) Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost and a pre-RR Bentley. (Yeah, I like the historic cars.) I also got a kick out of the LWB Arnage that supposedly belonged to Yoko Ono at one time.

I also enjoyed hearing Dave's story behind the "Eclipse".

ML1media · 09-13-2009, 09:04 PM

I just finished uploading a 'slideshow' video of the show. It's a rough edit, so save the Oscar nominations, but it captures a lot of the show..or at least the important bits:-).
John m - ML1

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Moto44 · 09-13-2009, 09:52 PM

This was my first British Auto Fest and it was impressive. Over 500 cars and about 35 Lotuses. It was also well attended by LotusTalkers. This festival was large enough that I never saw dasmoofler or T.J. I also regret not getting to meet ML1media. Maybe next year...

In attendance:
Ace - Steve
dasmoofler - John
dwkoski - Dave
ervsch - erv
jcs - Josh
ML1media - John
Moto44 - Todd
Phlypside - Ty
Red95EspritS4 - Dan
twaszak1 - T.J.
Sanj - Sanj
ZQQM - Bill

PhlypSide · 09-13-2009, 10:00 PM

Red95EspritS4 - Dan

Was also there.... at least his car was! I didn't get to see him though.

I'm still finishing up with post-processing but should have some pics up soon enough

Moto44 · 09-13-2009, 10:06 PM

Thanks, Ty. And great to FINALLY get to meet you!

PhlypSide · 09-13-2009, 10:22 PM

It was good finally meeting you too Todd, and good to meet Steve and Erv too.

PhlypSide · 09-13-2009, 11:40 PM

Some of the pics I took... just Lotus flavored for now

more will be at nF (notfwd.com)

PhlypSide · 09-13-2009, 11:43 PM

And yes, 7's (and 6's) are my new favoritest-est Lotus roadcars.

PhlypSide · 09-14-2009, 07:41 AM

PhlypSide · 09-14-2009, 07:46 AM

Again... more at For drivers, riders, & fans of RWD & AWD vehicles!

shay2nak · 09-16-2009, 10:54 PM

thanks!

twaszak1 · 09-17-2009, 04:15 AM

Sorry i missed seeing some people. I brought my son Logan and he was spent by around 11:30 so we had to bail. We had a wonderful time and saw some awesome cars. Wish we could have stayed longer.

T.J.

09-13-2009, 06:52 PM	#21 (permalink)
ace Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 81	It was an excellent gathering today. Terrific weather and a great turnout. It was also good to catch up with Todd and Bill and meet Dave and Ty. Somehow I missed Das, and I have yet to meet ML1. Aside from the Lotuses (of course), I thought a few of the highlights were the Arnolt Bristol, the Allard K-2, and the real Shelby Cobra (delivered new in 1964). There was also a beautiful 1924 (I think) Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost and a pre-RR Bentley. (Yeah, I like the historic cars.) I also got a kick out of the LWB Arnage that supposedly belonged to Yoko Ono at one time. I also enjoyed hearing Dave's story behind the "Eclipse". __________________ 06 Elise (STi, HT, TP, SS) 08 MDX - Family hauler 03 Passat GLX 4Motion - Daily driver 67 Corvair Monza - Underappreciated classic

09-13-2009, 09:04 PM	#22 (permalink)
ML1media Trvlr thru time+space Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elmhurst, IL Posts: 149	I just finished uploading a 'slideshow' video of the show. It's a rough edit, so save the Oscar nominations, but it captures a lot of the show..or at least the important bits:-). John m - ML1 <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nz218VWjS9c&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nz218VWjS9c&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> __________________ The garage is semi-FULL. 2007 CO Elise Boxster S --SOLD, Toyota Tundra, Honda Ascot and a 39 year old topless german

09-13-2009, 09:52 PM	#23 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,798	This was my first British Auto Fest and it was impressive. Over 500 cars and about 35 Lotuses. It was also well attended by LotusTalkers. This festival was large enough that I never saw dasmoofler or T.J. I also regret not getting to meet ML1media. Maybe next year... In attendance: Ace - Steve dasmoofler - John dwkoski - Dave ervsch - erv jcs - Josh ML1media - John Moto44 - Todd Phlypside - Ty Red95EspritS4 - Dan twaszak1 - T.J. Sanj - Sanj ZQQM - Bill __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be? Last edited by Moto44 : 09-13-2009 at 10:05 PM.

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Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,798	Thanks, Ty. And great to FINALLY get to meet you! __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be?

09-16-2009, 10:54 PM	#31 (permalink)
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09-17-2009, 04:15 AM	#32 (permalink)
twaszak1 Lotus Service Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 697	Sorry i missed seeing some people. I brought my son Logan and he was spent by around 11:30 so we had to bail. We had a wonderful time and saw some awesome cars. Wish we could have stayed longer. T.J.

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