Euro Auto Festival

[Ooooner]

Harold is making me do this....

I attended the Euro Auto Festival at the BMW Manufacturing plant in South Carolina today with my 73 Opel GT along with Floyd and Laurie Schwartz and their 71 GT.
This show was for European cars only and it was well attended by just about every European car made. Cars from Rolls Royce, Morgan's, MG's, Triumphs, Jaguars, Mercedes, BMW's, etc., etc., etc.
Well, my little Opel GT walked off with two awards... First Place in the "Specialty Sports" car class and the "Crowd Pleaser" award voted on by the other people who brought their cars to the show. I was proud of our Opel's and humbled at the same time. At a show like this, it really helps us get our name out there and gain more respect.

[Ooooner]

More pictures from the Euro Auto Festival....

[hrcollinsjr]

Originally Posted by Ooooner Harold is making me do this....

And checking to make sure you do!

Harold

[dcm013]

Congratulations Roy, and well deserved

Don

[Ooooner]

More pictures....

[rrossjr]

Originally Posted by Ooooner Harold is making me do this.... I attended the Euro Auto Festival at the BMW Manufacturing plant in South Carolina today with my 73 Opel GT along with Floyd and Laurie Schwartz and their 71 GT...

Congratulations on a great showing. Looks like some excellent company. I recognize most of the other cars, but I am drawing a blank on this one:



Ron in Indy

[traytodd]

Wow our inexpensive little sports car can hold its own against some very expensive classy exotics. Good Show.

[BQS4]

I'm sorry, I was supposed to go to this show, but, at the last minute I was informed by my boss, that I had to work on Saturday, needless to say I was a bit PO'ed.....

[Ooooner]

Originally Posted by rrossjr I recognize most of the other cars, but I am drawing a blank on this one: Ron in Indy

Is this the one? It is a 1922 Morgan 3 wheeler. Really a strange car. The engine is actually outside, in front, of the radiator! The rear brake was on a foot peddle and the front brakes were controlled by a leaver on the steering wheel.

[rrossjr]

Originally Posted by Ooooner Is this the one? It is a 1922 Morgan 3 wheeler. Really a strange car. The engine is actually outside, in front, of the radiator! The rear brake was on a foot peddle and the front brakes were controlled by a leaver on the steering wheel.

Hi Roy,
I guess my attachment didn't make it (although I can see it in my post ) I was referring to the the silver car in post #2 (first pic)
You're right about the Morgan. Definitely a strange beastie!
Cheers,
Ron in Indy

[Ooooner]

Originally Posted by rrossjr I was referring to the the silver car in post #2 (first pic)

That, believe it or not, is a Lamborghini... It was an older model.... It was parked just two spots up from me.... There was another Lamborghini parked spots on the other side of me and beside Floyd and Laurie's GT. It had a 6.0L V12!

[rrossjr]

Originally Posted by Ooooner That, believe it or not, is a Lamborghini...

Found it: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...kilamjar01.jpg
Beautiful car. Very understated for a Lamborghini. Never saw one before, but I don't imagine there are too many buzzing around these parts. I did see a Diablo yesterday on my way to the park in my Corvair. I revved my motor when I caught up to him at a light, and I think he had a good chuckle.
Cheers,
Ron in Indy

[opeletti75]

nice car good taste and congrats

[Phoenix]

It took me a minute to realize what it was but I then realized it was a Lamborghini and thought either Espada or Jalpa. Turns out the Jarama is basically an Espada, just more sporty.

[heimue]

Congratulations Roy! Two well-deserved awards! You must have pleased the crowd pretty good!

Dieter

[newman27]

Fantastic Roy!!! You should not have had to have Harold pester you to post this. It's great news for you and for Opels! Nice job!

Matt

[greenopelgt]

Roy, that is awesome - 2 awards WOW!!!! You deserve them for all the times you held your car out of meet judging.

[SteveGT]

Congrats Roy, certainly well deserved.....

[Ooooner]

Thanks, guys.... It is humbling to say the least... It could not have been done without the help of many of you! Again... Thanks to all....

[hrcollinsjr]

Originally Posted by newman27 Fantastic Roy!!! You should not have had to have Harold pester you to post this.

Me pester Roy? Nah, never happen. I just told him to post it or I would and that I'd screw it up.

Harold

[hrcollinsjr]

Originally Posted by greenopelgt Roy, that is awesome - 2 awards WOW!!!! ...meet judging.

Are we talking about his BBQ or the magnet on his refrigerator? He's entered several competitions with his BBQ you know! Roy, this reply was just for you.

Harold

P.S. Roy's car doesn't get as much recognition as it deserves because he doesn't allow it to be judged at events he's hosting.

[Ooooner]

Originally Posted by hrcollinsjr Are we talking about his BBQ or the magnet on his refrigerator? He's entered several competitions with his BBQ you know! Roy, this reply was just for you.

Harold... The magnet on the refrigerator is a symbol of the Carolina Opel Club! The BBQ is just something I have learned from other fine BBQ cookers on the competition circuit.

The reason I do not put my car into competitions is simply because it would not be right for me to award myself something if I was lucky enough to earn an award. There are many other deserving Opels that show up at the AutoFair better than mine anyway! So there!