RTR Concours

[emayer]

shark sandwich wrote:

Hi Eric,

I'd be happy to write an article on my experiences doing these events. Whether it's a PCA or an FCA event or otherwise, if the event is being judged (I.E., not a "People's Choice" type), it's all about originality and playing to the car's strengths in preparation for judging ... in addition of course to having a good car to start with.

Incidentally, your 928S4, now that it is more than 20 years old, qualifies to compete in an additional/different category under PCA rules now, if you so desire.

I do a lot of driving along the back roads along the south mountain ridge in upper and lower Saucon, I'd love to see your 450SLC, one of MB's more interesting and exotic ventures during the 70's ...

Art

As the newbie, I should be rendering greens-keeping duties!

I actually live on the south mountain ridge in Lower Saucon, though a bit east of Hellertown. Great back roads once the cinders have cleared! I'm sure we've seen each other in passing before. The 450 SLC is an interesting car given to me by my father who brought it over from Germany as a factor delivery in 1974. This version is a bit rare as it is carburetored, all others having converted to fuel injection when the oil crisis hit shortly thereafter. They don't build 'em like this anymore, as it seems to be chiseled from solid granite and is indestructible (hence the series nickname- Panzer!). Not the most exciting driving dynamics but for long journeys (especially above 85 mph) the car is one of the most comfortable out there.

Come Spring, we should get a few of us out there for a drive.