Deutsche Classic 2008

timemachine · 05-27-2008

Gary, can you please post this in events?

The 4th annual Deutche Classic takes place in Fleetwood (near Kutztown PA) on July 12, 2008. Having gone the last two years, I can testify that this is a very nice one-day German vintage car event that shows a lot of good cars, 150 at least, and not the usual bunch of late-model Audis or Saabs you see at Carlisle. Lots of nice vintage original and tricked cars. Here's last year's photo gallery and a link to the event.

It's a bit steep at $25 to show a car ($15 general admission) but includes a decent chicken dinner. Guys can win a tire toss (Duane?) and there's a "blue jeans" contest for women, (which is actually about car trivia).

OpelGTGuy (Rick) and lkyRog (Roger) showed up last year and we had a great day. No reason we shouldn't gather up some of the local and regional folks. It's a nice drive out there and not far for the T.O.O. gang.

Jim

opelgtboy70 · 05-27-2008

I would be interested in going if others in the area want to go.

karl
NJ
70 GT

jerseydave · 05-30-2008

I think I may have to join in the fun this year!!

opelgtguy · 05-31-2008

I'm fairly sure that I will be coming out to this great event again. Lots of nice German iron to see.

Rick

lkyrog · 05-31-2008

I am planning to attend again this year also....someone has to get there early to get the nice shady spot...hopefully we can have a good head count so we can cordon off a nice Opel's section.

For those who weren't there last year...it was really nice!

We need more competition for Jim (He fails to mention he took home the Opel Trophy last year) modest guy he is

MantAscona · 05-31-2008

I'll try to be there this year. Not sure which car to take though.

Duane

opelgtboy70 · 05-31-2008

How do they judge the cars and who picks the winners?

Karl

timemachine · 05-31-2008

Originally Posted by opelgtboy70

How do they judge the cars and who picks the winners?

Karl

They have two or three semi-pro car judges who go around and judge all the cars at the event inside and out. They do a good job, clipboards and all, though they are not Opel experts.

I received a note from the organizer this week:

Dear Jim,
Thank you for the encouraging note. I was vending parts this year at
Carlisle Import, so unfortunately I never was able to get to the show field.
38 Opels is a nice showing, especially in light of the stormy weather on
Friday.

Sure would be great to see the Opel marque grow at the the Deutsche Classic.
Once again we will have a separate class for Opel with a custom built first
place trophy. If you would consider donating a logo or interested Opel part
to incorporate into next year's trophy (2009) - that would be great.

Kids 12 and under are free. But of course they need to purchase food if
they so elect. Thanks Jim for all your efforts to help us grow! Let's
keep in touch.
Fred Baker

Originally Posted by lkyrog

I am planning to attend again this year also....someone has to get there early to get the nice shady spot...hopefully we can have a good head count so we can cordon off a nice Opel's section.

For those who weren't there last year...it was really nice!

We need more competition for Jim (He fails to mention he took home the Opel Trophy last year) modest guy he is

There is only one trophy for best Opel, though Fred said there will be more next year if we turn out a good number this year. If we bring out five or six cars this year I'll gladly sit out the competition so someone else can win (not that they wouldn't anyhow).

Here's last year's trophy:

timemachine · 06-13-2008

Here's a bump. Looks like we have five or six interested. Manta Mitch said he might come up as well.

Anyone else?

Jim

jlthunder · 06-13-2008

I'll try to make it, but I might be in D.C. for vacation.

Mach1Tom · 06-23-2008

Jim,

I will be there with the GT. My neices B-Day party is on Sunday this year so I will already be in Harrisburg for the weekend.

~ Tom

opelgtboy70 · 06-24-2008

Hey all. I plan on going to this event with my GT. I was wondering if anybody from the Philly area was going. I live in south Jersey and it would be nice to travel all together. Let me know.

Karl

MantAscona · 06-24-2008

I'm planning on going. I live about 30 miles north of Philly in central Bucks County (Doylestown area). Rick lives in Hatboro, Jim lives in Swarthmore and Jeff lives in Salfordville. Dave is in NJ, but I'm not sure if he's going. Traveling together would be fun.

Duane

jerseydave · 06-24-2008

Karl

I plan on driving the Manta up, I live in the Beverly/Burlington area. I am trying to get Mike from the Florence area to bring his GT also.

timemachine · 06-25-2008

Originally Posted by MantAscona

I'm planning on going. I live about 30 miles north of Philly in central Bucks County (Doylestown area). Rick lives in Hatboro, Jim lives in Swarthmore and Jeff lives in Salfordville. Dave is in NJ, but I'm not sure if he's going. Traveling together would be fun.

Duane

I think I'll be heading out the night before to visit friends so I'm probably not available to carpool out. I am available for convoy duty on the way home though.

Jim

opelgtguy · 06-25-2008

Originally Posted by timemachine

I think I'll be heading out the night before to visit friends.

Jim

See, Duane ..... I told you that I thought Jim had friends.

Rick

jlthunder · 06-25-2008

Originally Posted by opelgtguy

See, Duane ..... I told you that I thought Jim had friends.

Rick

Real or imaginary?

timemachine · 06-26-2008

Originally Posted by opelgtguy

See, Duane ..... I told you that I thought Jim had friends.

Rick

Originally Posted by jlthunder

Real or imaginary?

Ouch,

That's cold, dudes. You guys have no clue about the people I have known or the places I have been or the things I have seen. But maybe you are right nonetheless.

Luckily I have my garage and satellite radio to keep me company.

Jim

MantAscona · 06-26-2008

Originally Posted by opelgtguy

See, Duane ..... I told you that I thought Jim had friends.

Rick

Originally Posted by jlthunder

Real or imaginary?

Well, I will refrain from partaking in such juvenile and immature behavior such as this

, however, I must say that you will have more friends than ever before once you get your garage set up, especially after you install the lift.....

If you want even more friends, just add heat.

Duane

jlthunder · 06-26-2008

Originally Posted by timemachine

Ouch,

That's cold, dudes. You guys have no clue about the people I have known or the places I have been or the things I have seen. But maybe you are right nonetheless.

Luckily I have my garage and satellite radio to keep me company.

Jim

Don't fret Jim, as long as you have an interest in Opels, you have us as friends, whether you like it or not

Now let's get that Manta to a SCCA event!!

MantAscona · 06-26-2008

Yeah, that's right Jim, we only like you for your Opels. It has nothing at all to do with the person that you are.

Duane

timemachine · 06-26-2008

I only got back into Opels so that people I'd never met before would like me.

Now I feel all warm and fuzzy, or is that the beer?

Jim

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timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 593 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Deutsche Classic 2008 Gary, can you please post this in events? The 4th annual Deutche Classic takes place in Fleetwood (near Kutztown PA) on July 12, 2008. Having gone the last two years, I can testify that this is a very nice one-day German vintage car event that shows a lot of good cars, 150 at least, and not the usual bunch of late-model Audis or Saabs you see at Carlisle. Lots of nice vintage original and tricked cars. Here's last year's photo gallery and a link to the event. It's a bit steep at $25 to show a car ($15 general admission) but includes a decent chicken dinner. Guys can win a tire toss (Duane?) and there's a "blue jeans" contest for women, (which is actually about car trivia). OpelGTGuy (Rick) and lkyRog (Roger) showed up last year and we had a great day. No reason we shouldn't gather up some of the local and regional folks. It's a nice drive out there and not far for the T.O.O. gang. Jim __________________ '74 Manta '72 GT Sold or wrecked: '72 Manta Rallye '73 Manta '74 Luxus Last edited by timemachine; 05-27-2008 at 02:31 PM.
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opelgtboy70 Opeler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 141 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I would be interested in going if others in the area want to go. karl NJ 70 GT
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jerseydave Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 391 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I think I may have to join in the fun this year!! __________________ Dave 73 Opel GT-work in progress 74 Manta 72 Manta Ralleye-owned 1974-1979
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opelgtguy Opel-ing since '74 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hatboro, PA Posts: 607 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I'm fairly sure that I will be coming out to this great event again. Lots of nice German iron to see. Rick
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lkyrog 71 GT Owner Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Camp Hill PA (Near Carlisle) Posts: 204 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I am planning to attend again this year also....someone has to get there early to get the nice shady spot...hopefully we can have a good head count so we can cordon off a nice Opel's section. For those who weren't there last year...it was really nice! We need more competition for Jim (He fails to mention he took home the Opel Trophy last year) modest guy he is __________________ Life is shorter than you think...Live!
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MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 867 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I'll try to be there this year. Not sure which car to take though. Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"
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opelgtboy70 Opeler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 141 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	How do they judge the cars and who picks the winners? Karl
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timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 593 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Here's a bump. Looks like we have five or six interested. Manta Mitch said he might come up as well. Anyone else? Jim __________________ '74 Manta '72 GT Sold or wrecked: '72 Manta Rallye '73 Manta '74 Luxus
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jlthunder 1000 Post Club Join Date: May 2003 Location: Salfordville, PA Posts: 1,792 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I'll try to make it, but I might be in D.C. for vacation. __________________ 1972 Opel GT, Owner since 1983 2001 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0 Turbo V6 Weeeeeeeeeee!!! 1973 GT, Parted out, R.I.P. 1968 Kadette, Owner since 2006, Sold, 28 June 2008
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Mach1Tom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 329 Classified Rating: 100% (1)	Jim, I will be there with the GT. My neices B-Day party is on Sunday this year so I will already be in Harrisburg for the weekend. ~ Tom
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opelgtboy70 Opeler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 141 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hey all. I plan on going to this event with my GT. I was wondering if anybody from the Philly area was going. I live in south Jersey and it would be nice to travel all together. Let me know. Karl
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MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 867 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I'm planning on going. I live about 30 miles north of Philly in central Bucks County (Doylestown area). Rick lives in Hatboro, Jim lives in Swarthmore and Jeff lives in Salfordville. Dave is in NJ, but I'm not sure if he's going. Traveling together would be fun. Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"
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jerseydave Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 391 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Karl I plan on driving the Manta up, I live in the Beverly/Burlington area. I am trying to get Mike from the Florence area to bring his GT also. __________________ Dave 73 Opel GT-work in progress 74 Manta 72 Manta Ralleye-owned 1974-1979
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MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 867 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Yeah, that's right Jim, we only like you for your Opels. It has nothing at all to do with the person that you are. Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"
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timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 593 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I only got back into Opels so that people I'd never met before would like me. Now I feel all warm and fuzzy, or is that the beer? Jim __________________ '74 Manta '72 GT Sold or wrecked: '72 Manta Rallye '73 Manta '74 Luxus Last edited by timemachine; 06-27-2008 at 03:54 AM.
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