Old Car Picnic this Sunday 10/10

badrich · #1 (**permalink**) 10-09-2004, 09:23 AM

Someone posted a notice about the upcoming Old Car Picnic at Golden Gate Park's Speedway Meadow, but our server crash disappeared it, so here it is again. Speedway Meadow is between 25th & 30th Avenues and John F. Kennedy Drive. I've never done this before, but it is a great location, so I'm probably going to stop by. It's too early for me to call now, but for more information, call them at (415) 386-2572. It will start at dawn and end at dusk. Rich

badrich · #2 (**permalink**) 10-09-2004, 11:58 AM

A quick update: I talked to Jim O'Keefe, the event organizer, and he said this is a low key event, with only one vendor (burgers, dogs, soft drinks), so feel free to bring your own picnic stuff, if you desire. The cost is only $15 and the profits go to charity. With decent weather he expects up to 1,000 cars (wow!). Y'all come on by. Don't make me be the only snake there. Rich

badrich · #3 (**permalink**) 10-11-2004, 10:36 AM

The weather was perfect for those of us who arrived at 8:00 or so. A little damp for those who arrived earlier, but they got dibbs on the best spots around the BBQs. I saw a half dozen Cobras scattered throughout this large grassy meadow. Perhaps a gang of Cobras next to a BBQ in the shade is something to consider for next year? A nice, low key event with friendly people with *all* types of cars. I'll consider this next year. Rich

sfflyfish · #4 (**permalink**) 10-12-2004, 09:31 AM

I attended this event and was wondering which car was yours?

I was there as a 'driver' helping a friend out by making sure his '69 Camaro Z28 got there and home safely. (Tough job eh?)

Regards,
Doug

badrich · #5 (**permalink**) 10-12-2004, 11:17 AM

Doug: My Cobra is black with teal stripes. Not much chrome; a fair amount of aluminium, some of it polished. Not fancy; built for business. And big fun! I had a good time but left about 2:00 PM. Had to go to a barby, drink some Shiraz, etc. I hope you enjoyed yourself too. Old Z-28s are fun; I had a '70 until the gas crisis forced me to sell it. But with my Cobra, life is good again. Rich

sfflyfish · #6 (**permalink**) 10-13-2004, 11:33 AM

I did see your car! It was also at Dream Machines last Spring too.

I seem to remember a car with this or a very similar paint scheme for sale last year. it was in Nevada, if I recollect; Same car?

As the attached photo indicates, that color tends to catch my eye!!

Regards,
Doug

badrich · #7 (**permalink**) 10-13-2004, 08:00 PM

Doug: You are correct. I located my machine on Cobra Country. It was built in '96 by someone in Nevada and he brought it to MiniNats a couple of years ago where I purchased it. It looks about the same, but the drive train and suspension are now much improved. To be honest, I would've preferred an all black car at the time, but the teal stripes have grown on me. Maybe I can get the Sharks to sponsor me!

My first car show was at the Dream Machines at Half Moon Bay and I plan on doing it again next year. Besides a lot of interesting old Fords (my favorites), there were a number of cool WWII fighters, including a number of classic Mustangs, a couple of Yaks and even a Messerschmidt 109E. Wow!

Your bike looks cool, looks kinda like my beast's little brother. See ya' at the next breakfast in Mt. View? Rich