Personal Garage Pics-Post Em up! - Page 2 - LotusTalk

andykeck · 02-19-2008, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codymac

There's also a 550 in the photo... given the nature of the rest of the collection, (I see some very top-tier cars), can I assume it's a real one?

Yeah, it's real. I wish I could find my list of what was there. Standouts: The '57 Testarossa in the front right, Schumacher's '97 F1 car, Tazio Nuvolari's 1935 Alfa P3, the 275 GTB-4 NART Spyder, the 300SL Gullwing, the Fiat Ferrari transporter, the Lotus 18, hell, the whole place.

DragonRider1 · 02-19-2008, 09:34 PM

Moto44, is it just me or do we have some parrallels here? Btw, this is what I have done in the last week as we just moved here. My first garage in 2 decades! Welcome to the Man Zone as my wife calls it.

Btw, ignore the garbage and stuff next to the bikes. That was all going out tonight. Got used to apartment living and 365 day a year dumpsters at the ready.

91MR2 · 02-19-2008, 10:44 PM

I will DEF. be adding to this soon...give me like 3 months...

I currently have a 4 garage, just waiting for it's soon awaited "mods" if you will...

milehitom · 02-19-2008, 10:49 PM

OK. Technically, it is a garage and I took the picture, so it's personal...and there are a few Elans on the left-hand side of the photo...Andy's photo inspired me.

Tom

codymac · 02-19-2008, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andykeck

Yeah, it's real. I wish I could find my list of what was there. Standouts: The '57 Testarossa in the front right, Schumacher's '97 F1 car, Tazio Nuvolari's 1935 Alfa P3, the 275 GTB-4 NART Spyder, the 300SL Gullwing, the Fiat Ferrari transporter, the Lotus 18, hell, the whole place.

An incredible collection.

Conan · 02-20-2008, 04:07 AM

I have the antithesis of Qball's garage:

skottoman · 02-20-2008, 07:39 AM

Well, compared to Qball's, my little 1 car garage is the size of a broom closet. BUT, it's carpeted!

Cheers,
Skottoman

slaughtr · 02-20-2008, 07:45 AM

Posted before, but what the heck.
1) House garage
2) Barn garage
3) Old barn and soon to be future 5 car garage

andykeck · 02-20-2008, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codymac

An incredible collection.

It's crazy what's tucked away in warehouses up here. I know of at least ten world class collections in the area that deserve to be in a book somewhere.

I've been to six of them in the last couple of years. Knocking another one off next month...

codymac · 02-20-2008, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andykeck

It's crazy what's tucked away in warehouses up here. I know of at least ten world class collections in the area that deserve to be in a book somewhere.

I've been to six of them in the last couple of years. Knocking another one off next month...

I'm still in awe of Paige Stevens' collection near Portland, OR. All those Group B cars in one place...

From some photos I've seen of track days at PIR, he seems to be quite the track junkie with his collection as well.

I wish more of these collectors would put up galleries or sites or something, even anonymously, as some are our true custodians of automotive and racing history.

andykeck · 02-20-2008, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codymac

I wish more of these collectors would put up galleries or sites or something, even anonymously, as some are our true custodians of automotive and racing history.

Yeah, all of the guys that I have met have been very excited to share their collections and talk at length about the cars. It's not like they're hoarding them. I think they just tend to be so busy that a well organized site would have to be a 'maybe later' project.

Looking at Jon Shirley's collection (the Ferraris above), he actually tracks or races just about all of the cars, including the ex-Schumacher F1 car! He doesn't baby them. I love that.

cawdor · 02-20-2008, 10:02 AM

While I went on vacation, I got four cars to fit in my two car garage.

petroboy · 02-20-2008, 10:35 AM

Glad to "hear" from you, Moto44. Your Elise has been a most welcome addition to my garage. No photos, though - my garage can't compare to yours.

Moto44 · 02-20-2008, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petroboy

Glad to "hear" from you, Moto44. Your Elise has been a most welcome addition to my garage. No photos, though - my garage can't compare to yours.

Hey Kevin!

My garage isn't nearly as interesting without the Elise parked in it. I have been very pleased to see that you have been enjoying it!

RacyTracy · 02-20-2008, 11:33 AM

OMG!!

Todd...you got your floor dirty!!!!!!!

Moto44 · 02-20-2008, 11:51 AM

I still sweep it once a day.

dasmoofler · 02-20-2008, 12:03 PM

I sweep mine once a year whether it needs it or not!

petroboy · 02-20-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moto44

I have been very pleased to see that you have been enjoying it!

Todd, your Elise does have its own bay with enough room that I can play a tiny bit at learning how to work on cars. I've put 6000 miles on it since September. Thanks for being the source of the most fun I've had, aside from raising my daughters, since I discovered girls in junior high.

Kevin

Ron Avery · 02-20-2008, 01:38 PM

My garage in Winnetka CA. The Lotus is in the one car.

ms355 · 02-20-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Avery

My garage in Winnetka CA. The Lotus is in the one car.

Hey, another Alfa lover.

Nice plate, btw.

02-19-2008, 09:34 PM	#22 (permalink)
DragonRider1 Sports Photographer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,355	Moto44, is it just me or do we have some parrallels here? Btw, this is what I have done in the last week as we just moved here. My first garage in 2 decades! Welcome to the Man Zone as my wife calls it. Btw, ignore the garbage and stuff next to the bikes. That was all going out tonight. Got used to apartment living and 365 day a year dumpsters at the ready. __________________ 2005 Elise Ardent Red/Black LSS, TP, HT, Knoxville, TN. Surrounded by: Deal's Gap (318 curves in 11 miles) Cherohala Skyway (45miles of sweeping mountain curves) Devil's Triangle (Deal's Gap but with more attitude) ...and of course, the Great Smokey Mountains Parks! Welcome to Elise Country

02-19-2008, 10:44 PM	#23 (permalink)
91MR2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where piracy runs rampant... Posts: 294	I will DEF. be adding to this soon...give me like 3 months... I currently have a 4 garage, just waiting for it's soon awaited "mods" if you will... __________________ 1995 Lotus Esprit S4 1993 Toyota MR2 1991 Toyota MR2 1991 Mazda RX7 www.91MR2.multiply.com

02-19-2008, 10:49 PM	#24 (permalink)
milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,618	OK. Technically, it is a garage and I took the picture, so it's personal...and there are a few Elans on the left-hand side of the photo...Andy's photo inspired me. Tom Attached Images

02-20-2008, 04:07 AM	#26 (permalink)
Conan with future lotus driver Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 1,833 Images: 24	I have the antithesis of Qball's garage: Attached Images __________________ "Driving involves 3 basic abilities: Accelerating, braking and turning. More power will only help acceleration. Lower weight helps all three." 2006 BRG Lotus Elise, 1986 Porsche 944spec race car, 2001 Chevy Silverado 6L 2500 HD (tow vehicle), 2007 Honda Odyssey (the wife's)

02-20-2008, 07:39 AM	#27 (permalink)
skottoman 'Justa' Exige 190 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Valley, CA. Posts: 766	Well, compared to Qball's, my little 1 car garage is the size of a broom closet. BUT, it's carpeted! Cheers, Skottoman __________________ 2006 AR N/A Exige-Touring pack-Starshield-TopspeedPro1 exhaust-DeSnorked-Green filter-RTD ToeBrace-Shims Removed-CF Diffuser-CF Splitter-CF Wing-CF Scoops w/custom grills-Black Exige sticker-PC680 battery-S111 battery holddown-Rear Lotus badge-Carpet buttons-Painted shift knob-Painted Console-EBrake Gaiter-SilverStealth bulbs-Front S111 towhook-Polk speakers-Toyo R888s-Lamin-x turn signal tint 2008 BMW X3 with some mods 2006 Cayman 'S'

02-20-2008, 07:45 AM	#28 (permalink)
slaughtr That's not my cone Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 5,192 Images: 1	Posted before, but what the heck. 1) House garage 2) Barn garage 3) Old barn and soon to be future 5 car garage Attached Images __________________ My car both sucks and blows. Now with added all natural smoky goodness!

02-20-2008, 10:02 AM	#32 (permalink)
cawdor Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 29	While I went on vacation, I got four cars to fit in my two car garage. Attached Images

02-20-2008, 10:35 AM	#33 (permalink)
petroboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban DFW ESZ (Enforced Sameness Zone) Posts: 106	Glad to "hear" from you, Moto44. Your Elise has been a most welcome addition to my garage. No photos, though - my garage can't compare to yours. __________________ '05 Elise

02-20-2008, 11:33 AM	#35 (permalink)
RacyTracy Emmy Award Winning Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 6,994	OMG!! Todd...you got your floor dirty!!!!!!!

02-20-2008, 11:51 AM	#36 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Harmony, Il Posts: 3,539	I still sweep it once a day. __________________ 2008 Yellow Elise California 2007 Honda CBR 600RR 1997 Jeep Wrangler

02-20-2008, 12:03 PM	#37 (permalink)
dasmoofler My garage stinks Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 2,311	I sweep mine once a year whether it needs it or not! __________________ 2005 Elise, Touring Package, de-snorkelled, Green filter, Front splitter, V1, 0-60 4.? seconds 2000 Dodge Ram Van, 0-60 17 seconds It's not so much that you only live once, it's more that you're dead for so very long afterwards.

02-20-2008, 01:38 PM	#39 (permalink)
Ron Avery Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winnetka California Posts: 101 Images: 10	Garage My garage in Winnetka CA. The Lotus is in the one car. Attached Images

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode