Denbeste BBQ - Saturday July 13th

boblyon1 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-14-2013, 11:37 AM

Hello North Bay Cobra Lovers -

For our July activity we’ve chosen to forgo our usual breakfast in favor of participation in Bill Denbeste’s annual open-house and barbecue at noon on Saturday, July 13th. Our host has indicated they would like a “head count” from car clubs, so PLEASE RSVP via PM and I’ll give them a ballpark figure.

Most of you have been to one of Bill’s barbecues, but if you haven’t, you’re in for a treat, and the ghost of Carroll Shelby will likely be lurking about. Mr. D has an amazing car collection. Perhaps Michael V or other stalwarts can post some caravan suggestions.

Shootnride · #2 (**permalink**) 06-16-2013, 08:13 AM

Bob,

I am very new to this Cobra ownership thing (like 4 days now !) so am not familiar with this event. Could you provide some details about location, time, etc.

Thank you

Ted

BMK · #3 (**permalink**) 06-17-2013, 02:29 AM

Hi guys,

What a great location for a BBQ.

The DenBeste cars will amaze. Especially the one or two Cobras - actually 50 plus - hanging on his wall.

Enjoy the day and say Hi for me. Tell them I am enjoying the Shelby 468 in my Kirkham.

Cheers

Bernie

boblyon1 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-17-2013, 10:22 AM

Isn't it great to own a Cobra? Congratulations!!!

Bill Denbeste has a huge warehouse/museum/showroom in Windsor, CA and holds an annual open-house during the summer. Three years ago Carroll Shelby himself made an appearance. Bill is reportedly the largest dealer of Shelby Cobras, engines, and other stuff. Visit his website (below), then click "events" then check out the open-house. Hope to see you there.

DenBeste Motorsports, LLC.

Stay tuned for caravans arriving from various locations. We'd be pleased to have you join us. If you are flying under the "North Bay Cobras" banner let me know so you are counted. There is no charge for the open-house and BBQ.

BMK · #5 (**permalink**) 06-17-2013, 11:22 AM

Bob,

I am not sure if you have been here before..

The showroom - warehouse - is extremely big and is amazing. Without doubt it is the biggest Shelby collection of cars in one location. Not to mention one owner.

I think the racks or pins on the walls to hold the cars are amazing - it took me about 5 minutes for it to sink in at just what I was looking at.

Yes Shelby certainly did hang around there - just check out the number of Shelby Mustangs and Cobras that carry his signature. Take you credit cards as there is quite a collection of red wine there as well with Shelby's logos.

There are a few other cars there as well including VW kombis and Cadillacs etc.

I wish I could be there. Enjoy.

I would highly recommend that your members make the trip and the BBQ...

Make sure they Post some photos...

Shootnride · #6 (**permalink**) 06-28-2013, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boblyon1

Isn't it great to own a Cobra? Congratulations!!!

Bill Denbeste has a huge warehouse/museum/showroom in Windsor, CA and holds an annual open-house during the summer. Three years ago Carroll Shelby himself made an appearance. Bill is reportedly the largest dealer of Shelby Cobras, engines, and other stuff. Visit his website (below), then click "events" then check out the open-house. Hope to see you there.

DenBeste Motorsports, LLC.

Stay tuned for caravans arriving from various locations. We'd be pleased to have you join us. If you are flying under the "North Bay Cobras" banner let me know so you are counted. There is no charge for the open-house and BBQ.

Bob,

Thanks very much for getting back to me. I would really like to make it to the event but right now I've got the Cobra out of commission doing some work on it and I'm not sure if it's going to be on the road by the 13th. It'll be close, so hope to see you there.

Ted

cobrastroker · #7 (**permalink**) 06-30-2013, 01:14 PM

Hey Bob, my wife and I would like to RSVP for the Denbeste Open House, July 13th, so please add two. Thanks, Jerry/Cobrastroker

boblyon1 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-11-2013, 04:32 PM

We we have two caravan points for the Denbeste BBQ on Saturday, July 13th. The first meeting spot, for those heading north, is the B of A parking lot at the Lucas Valley/Smith Ranch exit at Hwy 101. Join up with Michael V at 10:15 am. Contact Michael directly if you have any specific questions. Michael has taken care of the head-count. We have 17 cars heading there from North Bay Cobras.

The second spot will be the Shell Station off Shiloh Road at Hwy 101 at 11:20 am. Shiloh Road is north of Santa Rosa but before you get to Windsor. Exit right (east) and make a left turn at the first light which is Hembree Lane. The Shell Station is across the street from the Home Depot parking lot. We will leave no later that 11:30 am

diverrick · #9 (**permalink**) 07-13-2013, 09:01 PM

I found out about this this AM and was out the door in 10 mins flat!
2 hour drive got me there at noon. WOW, WOW, WOW,is all I can say.
I had no idea this place was so important!!
Lots of Cobras inside and out, plus a ton of Shelby Mustangs.. The parking lot was as good as indoors.
Lot of "real Cobras" to look at. Lots of kit cars as well.
I could not believe he had them stacked on the wall 4 high!! holy crXX!!!! Fiber glass, aluminum and others. WOW wow Wow!!! There was simply too much money to be seen by the eye. Then the motors.. Whew EEE! That is a sight.
They had a really sweet engine in the test cell and it looked like they would be running it, but while I was there it didn't happen.
30 bucks for T shirt was a bit high, so I didn't even bite for a take home shirt.
I did learn that buying a car that is SB100 accepted/registered is a big deal.
Glad to learn that, before I went and bought on that I couldn't drive.

Bxx1 · #10 (**permalink**) 07-13-2013, 09:32 PM

Bob, Thanks for organizing this event. Simply an incredible display! I was unable to post pics.... without pics no one will believe what we have seen today.

Clayboy · #11 (**permalink**) 07-13-2013, 10:26 PM

Ron,
Download them to your gallery. Them we can see them.
Bob