Some local friends very kindly invited me for a gentle drive
to the rather spectacular Meadow Club, not far from Fairfax in Marin
County.
The variety of cars was simply mind-blowing.
The organizers- Ken and Carole Jesmore did a superb job and in addition to
making sure that everybody was happy led the way in a light blue 1957
Thunderbird. It has been superbly restored but there was more to it. For once
in my life I didn't have to drive settling instead into the very comfortable
back seat of Mel Owen's 1956 Bentley. In mint condition it ran like a Swiss
clock. There was of course a bright red Ferrari California Spider owned by Tom
Price. This is part of Tom's collection which also includes a priceless
Maserati 250F. Not to be outdone good friend Dave Olson came along in his 1934
Packard owned by a certain Al Capone. Dennis Barry turned up in a 2012
Bentley Continental. Apparently he went to buy a Lamborghini and ended up with
this rather fine convertible. I' ve driven an awful lot of Lambos
over the years and I simply could not imagine him or his good lady trying to
get into or out of one. Mind you, once you are in an Avantador Spider
there very few cars in the World to touch it. A good time was had by all/
Thank you Ken and Carol.
Moving on to Formula One I have to admit that Vettel is
rapidly becoming a true champion. He and Horner seem to have got the message
and have toned down the sometimes juvenile celebrations. The Japanese Grand
Prix showed Vettel at his finest. Alonso already congratulated him on his
fourth title and even though there are mathematical chances for a last minute
America Co style change of fortune I do believe that in this
instance it is a pipe dream. As for all the driver changes
Hulkenberg star seems to be rising, Massa's falling. You have to feel
sorry for the plucky little Brazilian who was World Champion for all of 15
seconds before Hamilton took away the title.
I have had a lot of e mails concerning my new book--
Frankly Frankl-:ife, love, luck and automobiles. I too would like see
copies arrive to fulfill all the orders. The minute they reach me they'll
be on their to you. Thank you for your patience!
In case you missed it - The Columbus day in the city was fun filled with a Ferrari float and a lot of fun had by all
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