Deutsche Classic 2009

[jlthunder]

It is that time of year again. The Deutsche classic in Fleetwood, PA will commence on Saturday July 11th, 2009. Timemachine(Jim) found this event a few years back and we had a great showing last year. The price of admission includes a BBQ Chicken Dinner. I had a blast last year. There was even a "Herbie" the love bug there.

Here is a link to the site for information, Deutsche Classic | Mid Atlantic's Premier All-German Automotive Event.

I will not be able to make it this year as I have a scouting event "Cub World" at Green Lane, PA at the same time.

I hope others will come and show their support of German Cars.

[lkyrog]

I am definitely planning on going....nice event
Sorry you can't make it this year....have fun at Cub World!

[opelgtguy]

I will definitely try to make it again this year - it's a great location for a show; plenty of shade to escape from the July sun.
Rick

[jerseydave]

I will do my best to try and make it again this year.

[MantAscona]

I was planning on being there, however after checking the schedule, I will be at Giants Despair hillclimb that weekend.

Duane

[lkyrog]

OK, Who all is planning on attending this year?
I am planning on getting there early again and need to know how much of an area we will need ..... to keep our Opels together.

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BTW We need a challenger so this guy doesn't win again....haha

[timemachine]

I was just about to bump this myself. I will be there.

Oh, and Roger, I think they have three awards for Opels this year.

Jim

[opelgtguy]

I'll be there ..... not sure if Adam will join us though.
Rick

[opellane]

I am thinking about going , but depends on the weather and or forecast.
It's been raining everyday here. I never been to a "All" German Car Show.
Sounds pretty cool and dinner is included.

[74Opel1900]

Weather permitting, I will be there. Jim, I'll have those tray inserts for you. Refresh my memory, do you have an automatic or manual? I'll bring enough material and templates to make a few just in case anyone else wants them too.

[timemachine]

Hey gang,

Weather for Fleetwood next Sat. (so far) is sunny, high 86 and 10% chance of precipitation. Don't know where you've been lately Mike, weather here has been great last four days. This will be my 4th year at this event, weather has been perfect every time (knock on wood).

Looks like so far we have me, Rick, Roger, Mike, Brian and hopefully Dave (c'mon Dave!) to rep our Opels, we had nine last year, I encourage others to join this nice event and stand proud for Russelsheim in a large impressive field of German iron.

Brian, mine's a manual as you should know by the souveniers passed out in April, but thanks in any case.

Chicken dinner!

Jim

[jerseydave]

Weather permitting!!!! As far as I know the rainwater won't hurt your car. I can hear your car now, "I'm melting"

[74Opel1900]

Actually the rain does hurt my car. I have a rear panel that is rusting away at an alarming rate and driving in the rain makes it worse. I also have yet to replace the rubber seals around the windows so there is a bit of leaking. I also don't want to drive two and half hours in the rain just to sit under a tent all day. One last concern is that if it's hot and raining I can't drive with the windows down. Without AC it's kinda unbearable but I'll probably be there.

[timemachine]

Originally Posted by 74Opel1900 Actually the rain does hurt my car. I have a rear panel that is rusting away at an alarming rate and driving in the rain makes it worse. I also have yet to replace the rubber seals around the windows so there is a bit of leaking. I also don't want to drive two and half hours in the rain just to sit under a tent all day. One last concern is that if it's hot and raining I can't drive with the windows down. Without AC it's kinda unbearable but I'll probably be there.

Such doom and gloom, this ain't the Russian front. It's all about kameraden at the Deutsche Classic! It's not about sitting in a tent, (we don't have one) it's who's in the tent we don't have! Rain is still unlikely. Let us know what leaks or rusts and we'll all help out.

Jim

[74Opel1900]

Are we going to have a car club space? Also, I would like my car to be in the show field with the rest of the Opels but not judged. Do they do that there or do I have to pay $25 to be in the show field and have it judged anyway?

[timemachine]

Originally Posted by 74Opel1900 Are we going to have a car club space? Also, I would like my car to be in the show field with the rest of the Opels but not judged. Do they do that there or do I have to pay $25 to be in the show field and have it judged anyway?

Whoever gets there first (probably Roger) will find a spot for us to park together in the shade. If you don't open your hood they won't judge your car but you can't get on the field unless you pay the entry fee. They throw in a chicken dinner.

[74Opel1900]

Do I have to pay $15 or $25 to get on the field?

[timemachine]

Originally Posted by 74Opel1900 Do I have to pay $15 or $25 to get on the field?

It's right there to look up. $15 to walk in without a car, $25 to get on the field with your car. Both include lunch. If you're hurting that bad, we'll or I'll be happy to make up the difference for you.
http://www.deutscheclassic.com/downl...;09(color).pdf

Otherwise, I will get back to the simple point of hoping many PA-area Opelers will come out, represent our badge and have a fun day at the Deutsche Classic under sunny skies (hopefully and likely) with a lot of nice German cars in Fleetwood which is all that is important here.

It has always been a very good time and I hope you will join us.

Jim

[74Opel1900]

Fortunately I'm not hurting quite that bad. I just need to put it in the budget. Thanks for the offer though.

[opelgtguy]

Jim / Dave / Brian .....
What time are you guys heading out there, and what route are you taking ?
Rick

[opelgtboy70]

I plan on being there if the weather is good. There is another car show nearby that I usually attend also. If the weather is ify, Ill go to the one close by.

Karl

[lkyrog]

I plan on getting there at 7:30 (Gate opens at 8) and will do my best to "reserve" at least 7 spots for Tristate Opels (taking soccer cones along).
I will check this forum post before I leave to see if we get any last minute adds!

[timemachine]

I'm going to head up Friday and stay with my friend in Kutztown. Will probably get to the field around 9 a.m.

Roger, you are the man! You make the call on where to park. Remember the big tree out in the open we were looking at as a good place last year? Whatever.

Looking forward to seeing everybody!

Jim

[jerseydave]

Rick

Last year I took the turnpike and 422 coming home, I can't remember if I went out that way. (old age).

If you have a better route I could get off the turnpike at Willow Grove and meet up with you at near the pizza place on the corner of 611 & Blair MIll Road. Around 8 am would probably be a good time.

Brian do you want to meet up near Burlington around 7:30 and then meet Rick?

Any route you have in mind from Willow Grove works for me Rick, I know you probably have a nice scenic route in mind!!

[74Opel1900]

Actually, as much as I would like to see everyone again I have decided not to attend. There is a local car show the same day and I've decided to attend that one instead for a few reasons... it's free, it's local and there wasn't one Opel there last year. I'll also be able to spend the later part of the day with my wife after she gets off work. Sorry guys, maybe next time.