steve k.

A sticker will be provided at the event with the directions.

A shirt can be purchased to commemorate the event.

Steve 

Hehe, he was joking, but that car was interesting to see in that condition. 

Steve 

Event Title: SF Bay Area Neue Klasse & Kaffee + Rally + BBQ

Event Location: 
Event Author: steve k.
Event Date: 09/16/2023 08:00 AM

 

 

This month, to celebrate the end of Summer, in addition to the usual Coffee talk, we will do a 3 hours drive through the mountains, see the ocean, see more mountains, and end up in Scotts Valley for a BBQ.

 

8:00 AM We will gather at our usual spot, downtown Los Gatos, in Parking Lot 3 behind Loma Coffee Bar.

8:45 AM We will hold a drivers meeting where you will get the sticker, suggested route, and the final destination for the BBQ

9:00 AM We will depart. The drive should take approximately 3 hours.

12:00 PM  Gather in Scotts Valley for some BBQ and pool fun for those interested.

 

If you wish, you can purchase a shirt to commemorate the event at 

 

Redwood Escape Rally Commemorative T-Shirt

STORE.BMW2002FAQ.COM

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Celebrate the spirit of adventure and automotive camaraderie with the exclusive Redwood Escape Rally Commemorative T-Shirt, designed by BMW 2002 FAQ. This premium quality t-shirt features the iconic Redwood Escape Rally logo on the front, capturing the essence of the...

 

Possible route for the drive. This is based on the availability of the roads.

 

 

Neue Klasse and Kaffee is a monthly gathering of BMW Neue Klasse and other Vintage Cars in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. Los Gatos events are on the third Saturday of every month. All fun cars and people are welcome!

http://neueklasseundkaffee.com

 

Event Title: 16th Annual SoCal Vintage BMW Meet

Event Location: 
Event Author: steve k.
Event Date: 11/04/2023 08:00 AM to 11/04/2023 04:00 PM

Welcome to the 16th Annual SoCal Vintage BMW Meet, which will take place on Saturday, November 4th, 2023!  The Meet will run from 8 AM - 4 PM.

THIS YEAR WE ARE CELEBRATING THE e23 SEVEN SERIES!         

ALL E23'S ENTER FOR FREE THIS YEAR!

As always, the Meet is at Woodley Park in Van Nuys, the premier outdoor venue for car events in the LA area. Those of you that participated with us in past years already know how great a location this is!

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!

The SoCal Vintage BMW Meet is always the first Saturday in November, so it will be the same weekend as the France and Italy car show which is always the first SUNDAY in the same location - A tremendous European car weekend! 

The show is open to all Vintage BMWs from 1980's production start dates and back, including all cars to the end of those models' production runs (E36, E34, E32, E31, E30, E28, E26, E24, E23, E21, E20, E12, E9, E6, E3, 2002, Neu Klasse, 700, Isetta and all going back) which makes the SoCal Vintage BMW Meet the largest independent Vintage BMW Meet in North America. BMW Motorrad are also welcome.

The SoCal Vintage BMW Meet initially encompassed the entire SoCal Vintage BMW community from the Central Coast to San Diego; however, each year, we have many drivers caravan down from the SF Bay Area, San Jose, Sacramento, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Utah and even as far as Florida! 

The SoCal Vintage BMW Meet has had increasing attendance year after year.  Our last event has over 600 cars.  We expect this year's show to be no exception, with a focus on Motorsports cars of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, as well as a diverse contingency of E36s in their many forms.  (Coupes, sedans, convertibles, hatchbacks, roadsters, and the clown shoe).

Each year, we give out Driver's Choice Awards for favorite cars voted on by the meet participants, which is fun every year. 

This will again be an excellent opportunity to be out with our great Vintage BMW community, seeing old friends and making new ones!

Make your plans now so you don't miss the largest independent Meet for the Vintage BMW Community in North America, set in the backdrop of beautiful Woodley Park!

Please register early so that we can make sure that we have enough goody bags, giveaways and T-shirts!

We look forward to seeing you! 

The SoCal Vintage BMW team

Event Requirements

This event is open to all BMWs from 1992 and back, all Neue Klasse, 2002's, E3, E9, E12, E21, E23, E24, E26, E28, E30, E31, E32, E34 & E36 models through the end of their production runs. Registration is $30 per car, $10 for motorcycles. $40 after October 1st! If you register after October 15th, we may not guarantee you a goody bag.  And you would not want to miss some of the commemorative items we are offering in celebration of our 16th year.  Registration closes on November 1st.  You can still attend by showing up at the event.  $40 per car, cash or Venmo only.

Registration is open on MotorsportReg

Well, the week has passed, and it was another good one. It was great catching up with old friends and it was good to put faces to some of the online names.

I had a ton of fun at the Classic Motorsports Show and the Little Car Show. The BMWs that received the most attention at both were Zane's and Sara's Tourings, and they were not even part of the Little Car Show. 

The Legends was great again.  Pacific Grove Links location is amazing.  The weather was perfect. 65 degrees and sunny.  There were 7 cars in the Preservation class. This time @Cooper and his 1964 BMW 1800 were the stars. 

Friday and Saturday were all about the track and the races.

 

Sunday, because of one of my friends, we made it to Pebble Beach. A good, but very exhausting way to end the week.

I am horrible at taking photos,  but all that I took are posted at 

Special Thanks to Bart and Kenya of the RestoShop for watching my daughter at the Legends while I was getting the car ready and beyond.

At the, we did bring home a trophy. 

Just a couple of photos from Pebble Beach 

The 4 finalists for the Best in Show

One of a kind BMW

Sena's F1 Car

Family friend's 1953 Maverick

We did a thing and took First Place in Preservation Class with our 1964 BMW 1800. And yes, the trophy is sponsored by 2002FAQ

Inside Mario Andretti's F1 Car 

Some loud cars leaving the track

 

A. view of a BMW CSL

 

 

 

 

 

I think that is all I have

4 minutes ago, bmw_e30 said:

i have a ton of pictures but most are not bmw related

Post them!  Here and the Album (easier to find in the future). Would be a good reason to get people to the event.

I have more that I will be posting today.

 

 

Always. The trunk on the NK is big enough for many coolers and many beers. Fun events at the Legends, many FAQ trophies. Andy, Art, Jan, and I needed up with also. Sorry, someone else has to post photos. I am horrible at this. 

Steve K. 

Ready for the Little Car Show 

 

 

 

I have added an album for people to post the photos. If you are in Monterey, please add your shots. 

And here are some from yesterday 

Beauty Rings  

24 minutes ago, HBChris said:

Steve,  See you in the paddock on Friday.

Thursday at LOTA? 

Car week is here. I hope I get to see many of you. I know there are many events to choose from, so I will list where I will be. All these are on our Events page; if you forget, check there.

Tuesday - Classic Motorsport Kick-Off Show in Pacific Grove

Wednesday - Little Car Show in Pacific Grove

Thursday - Legends of the Autobahn at Pacific Grove Link Golf Course

Thursday Evening - Casual Gathering at the FAQ trailer in spot 568L at CORKSCREW VIEW

Friday - Walking the Paddock at Laguna Seca

Saturday - Enjoying the Race from the Trailer overlooking the Corkscrew.

Sunday - Pebble Beach

Hope to see many of you!,

Steve K.

Event Title: Post LOTA FAQ Gathering at Laguna Seca

Event Location: 
Event Author: steve k.
Event Date: 08/11/2023 12:00 AM

I want to welcome everyone who is enjoying the Monterey Car Week to come and spend some time with us, enjoying some food and drinks at the track after the conclusion of the Legends of the Autobahn.

There will be some food and drinks, but everyone is welcome to bring anything they wish to drink or throw on a grill.

We are located at Laguna Seca CORKSCREW VIEW - SITE 568L

That is disappointing. I am already there, so I do not need the spot.

I see other elements also broken on the page. I cleared all our cache. This should force some things, but if you reload and still see problems, clear the browser cache.

let me know if this works!

Steve 

Can you post a screenshot? 

Is it on desktop or mobile? Whci browser and which page? 

Steve 

There is a "Rank" image missing. I am working on getting that repaired. 

Steve 

If you are on the mid/south bay area

For bodywork

For Mechanical work

Steve K.