Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance (pictures)

[Ferry Man]

Don't think it got out much though....

The Ghibli was superb.
I watched it drive onto the fairway and the guy got out and proceeded to remove cloths, blankets, paper mats and plastic sheeting from the whole interior. They were temporary protection covering the carpets, seats, even the pedals (to prevent any dirt soiling the interior).
Just imagine keeping the black paint free from swirls and scratches and then couple that with a white leather interior with cream carpets.
A polishers delight...

[left4dead]

If I offer only one word of advice..... sunscreen.

Superb photos, Paul. I missed out again - looks like you had a whale of a time.

[murph2309]

…and what are 'sugar scoops'?

They are the US spec headlight rings that everyone loves so much. Especially James. Used because they had to have sealed beam units or something....

[964RS]

Great pics Paul thanks for sharing.

That UK plated car is not registered in UK anymore.

[roadiesean]

Oh, I suppose they're okay if you like that sort of thing !

Absolutely brilliant Paul, photos well up to the usual standard, of course, the sunlight, fantastic cars and green green grass helps of course.

Glad you had a great time, looking forward to all the stories !

[911hillclimber]

Truely stunning quality in your pictures as ever.
I just do not know how you get the sharpness and the quality.

Is it in the process of the digitizing or just rock steady grip and a 1/1,000,000 sec @ F16!

Thanks for sharing the event with us.

[Nick Moss]

A few more Mclaren engines

[Nick Moss]

[Nick Moss]

A few of the mouthwatering bikes at Daytona

[Highfield]

Thanks for sharing Paul - what a great collection of cars; too hard too choose a favourite really.

Do they run this every year ?

[Ferry Man]

Do they run this every year ?

Yep, 2015 will be March 13-15th.
I've attended a few high-end concours around the world, this was probably the best. Highly recommended.

[hot66]

Loving that shot...

They really are quite big though, these new ones....and the white one needs some sugar-scoops.

even the Americans have seen the error of their ways and gone euro

[Ferry Man]

If I offer only one word of advice..... sunscreen.
I missed out again - looks like you had a whale of a time.

Thanks for the tip Steve, I missed my wife and I needed you there to nag me really...
I always get burnt in the sun, my kids used to nickname me 'Sebastian' (after the lobster character from Disney's The Little Mermaid).
Sorry you couldn't make it, you did miss out. But I'm glad you've grown up now and slipped into a life of responsibilities. Very laudable of you to sell all your classic Porsche's and settle down.
Maybe one day you'll consider buying another?

[Disco]

Paul,

Thank you for the photo's - a fantastic array of cars and what seems like an excellent trip.

Joe

[Bootsy]

But I'm glad you've grown up now and slipped into a life of responsibilities. Very laudable of you to sell all your classic Porsche's and settle down.
Maybe one day you'll consider buying another?