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CONTENTS
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WELCOME In September, 1968, my best friend and I jumped into my mom’s ’59 Chevy Impala and headed to Silverado Golf & Country Club in Napa Valley for a car show with a fancy French name. From that point forward, I was hooked on Concours d’Elegance. Having attended well over two-hundred Concours since then (and I have the programs to prove that!), I thought it was time to bring Concours d’Elegance to my new hometown of Ferndale. Actually, Karen Pingitore, long-time Ferndale Chamber of Commerce President, and I started planning for a Concours in Ferndale about ten-years ago, when I was still living in the Bay Area. Logistically, that proved too difficult to bring to fruition. But, now, it’s here! Please accept my enormous appreciation and thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, from the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, particularly its Board of Directors, the Humboldt Lodging Alliance, our many sponsors, Sports Car Club of America, our countless volunteers and spectators, to the entrants, many of whom have driven or towed their magnificent automobiles from afar. Finally, we at the Ferndale Concours on Main are extraordinarily proud that every cent of net proceeds of our Concours weekend will be evenly distributed between the Ferndale Senior Resource Agency and the Redwood Memorial Hospital Foundation, two most worthy Eel River Valley 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Enjoy the show!
It is with great pleasure and pride that the City of Ferndale welcomes the first Concours on Main. We are confident that this will be one of the most attended events for our area, bringing in visitors from throughout northern California. We hope that your experience is memorable and that you have an opportunity to visit the rest of our scenic county, as we have many items and areas of interest from the giant redwood groves to fertile pastureland to ocean shores. The good news is that no matter which direction you go from Ferndale, you will have a wonderful world of adventure touring Humboldt County, which is one of the most scenic spots in the world. The City would also like to thank our Chamber of Commerce and Humboldt Lodging Alliance for their sponsorship of this event as well as all the individuals and organizations that helped put this event together. Good luck and thank you from the whole community! Sincerely,
Don Hindley Mayor
Pat Wille Executive Director Ferndale Concours on Main
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As President of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, I have the pleasure of welcoming you to the inaugural Ferndale Concours on Main. We feel so fortunate to host this event, and I think you will agree that Ferndale’s historic Main Street is the perfect setting for this very special collection of motorcars. We wouldn't be hosting our inaugural Ferndale Concours on Main without having received a special designation from the Sports Car Club of America, so we owe them a very special thank you for making today's event possible on our historic Main Street. Events like this don't happen without an army of volunteers who have risen to the occasion to help make this a memorable day for all participants and attendees. You are all appreciated, and I thank you all for your time and efforts. A special thanks to Ellen Briggs who created our logos, brochures, marketing materials and website. She is a talented partner and worked tirelessly on helping to make our Concours a success. We truly couldn't have done it without her! Our community is blessed with supportive businesses who have sponsored our Concours, and you will find a special listing thanking all of them on a separate page. Please take a moment to make note of these businesses, and support them as they all support many events in our community throughout the year. Lastly, and most importantly, I'd like to thank the S.C.C.A. judges, officials and motorcar entrants for supporting our inaugural Concours. Without all of you there simply wouldn't have been a Ferndale Concours on Main.
On behalf of the Humboldt Lodging Alliance, welcome to the first Concours on Main in the Victorian Village of Ferndale. We are so pleased you have joined us for this inaugural event which we feel certain will become a favorite on the Sports Car Club of America calendar. Please use your time in Ferndale to leave the rat race behind for a while. Like the exquisite automobiles that are competing in the Concours on Main, time has stood still in the Victorian Village of Ferndale. When it comes to “authenticity, condition, preparation and quality of restoration,” we’re sure you’ll agree that Ferndale is a true classic. And Ferndale is a gem set in the incredible surroundings of Humboldt County, California’s Redwood Coast. We hope you’ll find time to explore the towns, the coasts, the farmlands and the forests of what the U.S. Department of Agriculture determined was the most scenic county in the United States—if not on this trip, then on your next visit. Above all, the roads and scenery of Humboldt County are perfect for automobile touring, which is why we are particularly excited to support the first Ferndale Concours on Main. Please enjoy your stay, and come back soon! Sincerely, Chris Ambrosini Chairman of the Board Humboldt Lodging Alliance
On behalf of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce,
Karen Pingitore, President
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SCHEDULE Sunday, September 4 7 am
Field Opens to Entrant Parking
10 am
Field Closes to Entrant Parking
10 am
Concours opens Star Spangled Banner - Chameleon Singers
10:05 am
Judging Begins
10:05 am
Introduction of Honorary Judges
10:30 am
Talk Through the Classics
Noon 12 -2 pm
Myrth First Barbershop Quartet Roves Down Main Street
12:30 pm
Meet Grand Marshal Ed Gilbertson
1:30 pm
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Judging Concludes
Winning Vehicles Pulled from Field for Awards
2 pm
Awards Ceremony Begins
4 pm
Concours Concludes
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BENEFICIARIES Redwood Memorial Hospital Foundation Partners Investing in a Healthy Community The mission of Redwood Memorial Hospital Foundation is to develop and manage all resources and assets of the Foundation in support of Redwood Memorial Hospital's health care mission and goals. The Foundation promotes participation in developing and maintaining a positive relationship between our community, health care providers and Redwood Memorial Hospital.
The Ferndale Community Center Ferndale Senior Resource Agency Mission of the Ferndale Community Center: To promote community participation by providing a sound facility for arts, education, recreation, celebration and locally based human services in order to increase the opportunity for personal and collective growth in our community. Mission Goals: • Human Service - To nourish the senior citizens / others by providing food programs and by promoting a safe and sanitary environment for all ages and cultures • Cultural Service - By offering a place to promote community enrichment through intercultural events, music, theatre, dance, literary, media and visual. • Partnership - Work with Ferndale non-profits, organizations and schools to provide opportunities for fund raising, community building, community service and education at a reasonable cost. • Community building - Hosting town meetings, family gatherings, individual recognition and memorials. • Sustainability - Using our mission statement and goals to achieve our financial needs and future aims. Providing care, restoration and improvement of the facilities.
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Serving the needs of seniors and the disabled 55 years and older who live in the 95536 zip code community.
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GRAND MARSHAL
Ed Gilbertson is Chairman of the International Chief
Judge Advisory Group (ICJAG). He is also Chief Judge Emeritus for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Palm Beach Cavallino Classic, and the Ferrari Club of America. He continues to serve Pebble Beach as an honorary judge and member of the selection committee. He is founder and Chairman Emeritus of the International Advisory Council for Preservation of the Ferrari Automobile (IAC/PFA) and a senior advisor and committee member for the Federation Internationale Vehicules Anciens (FIVA) and the Historic Vehicle Association (HVA). He is also a member of the SAE International Historic Vehicle Technical Standards Committee. Ed was Chief Judge for the famed FF40 concours in Brussels and was Honorary Chief Judge for the 60th Anniversary of Ferrari in Maranello, Italy. He was also Chief Judge for the Legend of the Motorcycle International Concours and he judged at the Louis Vuitton shows in London and Paris, as well as many other national and international events. In addition to their concours activities, he and his wife Sherry have helped organize international reunion tours for the Ferrari 166MM, Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, Ferrari 250 GTO, and Alfa Romeo 8C. He is a former Regional Director for the Ferrari Club of America and past President of the Ferrari Owners Club. He is a contributing editor for Cavallino magazine and co-authored a book on the Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California. He was also a contributing author for The Stewardship of Historically Important Automobiles that was awarded the International Historic Motoring Award for the best publication of the year in 2013. Ed and Sherry Gilbertson are retired business partners who have been married for 45 years. They have owned many significant sports cars, hot rods and motorcycles. When not assisting with events, they can often be found enjoying their vehicles on the backroads of California.
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HONORARY JUDGES Supervisor Rex Bohn was raised in Eureka from the age of 5. There is no doubt that Humboldt County is home. Supervisor Bohn won the election in the primary of June 2012 against his opponents by an overwhelming majority. He was then appointed by the Governor Jerry Brown in July 2012 to fill the seat of former Supervisor Jimmy Smith who retired early because of ongoing health issues. Supervisor Bohn recently won his second term for the First District. He was also recently elected 2nd Vice Chair to the Rural Counties Representatives of California which is an organization that champions policies on behalf of California’s rural counties Supervisor Bohn’s qualifications for being an honorary judge for the inaugural Ferndale Concourse on Main include projects such as restoring a 1959 MGA, a 1956 Chevy Bel Air and a 1949 Willy’s jeep. His current project is restoring a 1972 Ford Bronco. Dave Buchanan, a retired business CEO, former President of The Candy Store car club in
Burlingame, and a serious ‘car guy,’ spends as much time racing, collecting, and restoring vintage cars as time in the day permits. Dave recently helped form and run the successful debut of the first annual Alameda Concours. Dave’s collectible cars have appeared at Villa D’Este Concorso in Lake Como, Italy, the Hillsborough Concours, and won Best in Show at the original Palo Alto Concours, among other awards. Dave usually races at Sonoma Raceway, Laguna Seca, and Thunderhill, and has raced at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Road America, Wisconsin, Mexico’s La Carrera Panamericana, in the Virginia City Hill Climb, and Circuit Mont Treblanc in Quebec. Whether racing his ’56 Alfa Romeo Spider, his ’96 Ferrari Challenge car, or his ’58 Chrysler New Yorker, Dave loves the challenge of mastering the turns and corners of each track or road. Lowell Daniels and his wife, Jenny Oaks, purchased the Victorian Inn in 1999, and created
the boutique bed and breakfast hotel it is now, in Ferndale, California. He is a Certified Gemologist Appraiser and owner of Silva’s Fine Jewelry in Ferndale, located in the lobby area of the Victorian Inn. The VI Restaurant, offering fine dining and a full bar within the Victorian Inn, and Redwood Suites, also in Ferndale, are two more of Lowell and Jenny’s current enterprises. Lowell is currently a member and past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns; a former member of the Board of Directors of the California Hotel & Lodging Association; a member and former President of the Board of Directors of the Humboldt County Convention & Visitors Bureau; a member of the Board of Directors of the Humboldt Lodging Alliance; past President of the Ingomar Club (Carson Mansion), Eureka. While living in Sutter Creek, Lowell was a Shriner and volunteered at the Shriners Concours d’Elegance in the Sacramento area. He is also the past proud owner of a 1927 Marmon.
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Joe Hensler resides in the Sacramento area. In his lifetime, he has owned over 100 vehicles,
from “Rat-Rods” to vintage motor homes and boats to Ferraris. His current stable includes 23 eclectic collectibles. Joe is a long-time Concours entrant and judge, as well as a Sports Car Club of America racer. He is past Executive Director of the Shriners Concours d’Elegance in Sacramento and served as President of the California Auto Museum for eight-years. Gayle, his wife of 40-years, has been by his side throughout.
A native Ferndalean, Don Hindley is a retired financial advisor and he puts this experience to work for Ferndale through his involvement in many community projects. Currently serving as Mayor, Don has previously served on the Ferndale City Council and is honored to welcome you to his home town for the inaugural Ferndale Concours on Main.
Although still relatively young for the collector car restoration business, Martin Hveem has been performing ground-up restorations for several decades. He began his career in Napa County, moved to Red Bluff and has now settled in Redding with wife Lorraine and Martin Hveem Auto Restorations. Initially, he specialized in restorations of Packards and post-war British sports cars. As his work became known, collectors began asking him to restore all sorts of autos, from early Thunderbirds (“Baby Birds”) to Corvettes to “woodies.” Recently, Martin has become prolific in restoring Ford Skyliners, hardtop convertibles made from 1957-59. Although specializing in concours restorations, he even created a magnificent period-correct hot rod for one client. Martin’s products have won countless awards and have won Bests-of-Show at nearly every concours in Northern California! Karen Pingitore and her husband, Carl, discovered Ferndale in 1989 and Karen has been a
Ferndale business owner and chamber of commerce member since 1993. The Ferndale Chamber is the promotional machine for the City of Ferndale and as the Chamber president, Karen, along with the chamber board of directors, has the pleasure of sharing the unique charm and character of the residents and community of this historic Victorian Village and honored to host the inaugural Ferndale Concours on Main.
Caroline Titus has been the owner/publisher/editor of the nationally-recognized award winning 138-year-old Ferndale Enterprise for the past 18 years. A native of Guildford, England, Titus was a former radio news and television reporter in Sacramento before moving to Ferndale in 1991. Under her editorship, The Enterprise has won more than 30 state and national awards. In the spring of 2016, Titus was awarded the prestigious James Madison Freedom of Information award from the Nor Cal Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, as well as the California Newspaper Publishers Association Freedom of Information and First Amendment award.
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SCCA INTRODUCTION Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) was founded in 1944 and now has membership in excess of 50,000. SCCA’s San Francisco Region (SFR) followed in 1947, boasts about 4,000 members, and encompasses the geographic area from just north of Fresno to the Oregon border. Although SCCA’s focus has always been on racing, sanctioning road races throughout the country, SFR has also sanctioned Concours d’Elegance - gatherings of elegance – since 1952. Concours are exhibits of collector automobiles judged on their quality of restoration to original and authentic, as well as their condition, preparation and operation. All judges are volunteers and deemed expert on specific marques (manufacturers). All judged automobiles should be, essentially, as they appeared on the showroom floor. Each auto is judged beginning with 100 points. Points are then deducted for deviations from original, imperfections, poor preparation, etc. The highest three point-finishers in each class are awarded trophies. But, in order for an automobile to win its class, it must score at least 80 points; second place requires at least 70 points; third place at least 60 points. Originating in 2008, SFR-SCCA has been granting the Championship Award. Points are awarded for attending each SFR-SCCA sanctioned Concours, for receiving a class trophy and for being judged Bestof-Show. The automobile that accumulates the greatest number of points at the end of the Concours season wins the award. As well, the winning owner is presented with a custom-designed gold ring, identifying him/her as the championship-winning automobile’s owner. The Championship Award is given at the season’s final show, the Niello Concours at Serrano, held on the first weekend in October. SFR-SCCA is actively seeking new judges, field crew workers and scoring assistants. If you are interested, please contact Chief-of-Concours Ed Therrien at interairsvs@yahoo.com or at (510) 670-4700.
Upcoming SFR-SCCA sanctioned Concours include:
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Sunday, September 18 Danville d’Elegance Hartz Avenue, Danville CA www.danville-delegance.org (925) 360-7275
Sunday, June 11, 2017 Alameda Point Concours d’Elegance 950 West Mall Square, Alameda CA www.alamedapointconcours.com (408) 749-0486
Sunday, October 2 Niello Concours at Serrano Serrano, Eldorado Hills CA www.nielloconcoursatserrano.com (916) 635-2445
Sunday, July 16, 2017 Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance Crystal Springs Golf Course, Burlingame CA www.hillsboroughconcours.org (650) 619-6186
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AWARDS Honorary Judges Award:
The automobile that the honorary judges would most like to drive home Grand Marshal Award:
The Grand Marshal’s favorite automobile Sid Colberg Award:
Named after the founder of modern-day Concours and long-time Sports Car Club of America Chief-of-Concours, this award is given to owner of the sportiest auto, determined by SCCA’s Chief-of-Concours and Chief Judge Humboldt Lodging Alliance Award:
Most elegant automobile Ferndale Chamber of Commerce Award:
Most artistic automobile Best-of-Show:
Chosen by SCCA’s Chief-of-Concours and Chief Judge, along with Ferndale Concours on Main’s Executive Director, from 1st place class winners
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LOCAL AUTOS
My TR-3 BY Dr. Randy Lacy I’ve often heard in conversation with car guys, a common theme; that they wish they hadn’t sold their first cars. At retirement, I had the same feeling and started looking for a 1957 Triumph TR-3, my first car. I found one about five years ago in Omaha, Nebraska (though it was listed on a UK website!). It was quite original, numbers matching, in Winchester blue, an uncommon color which I liked. It was also relatively rust free for a Triumph, and still had its original spare tire. I purchased it from the very nice owners and trailered it home. The car was originally imported to Bob Snead Motors in Olympia, Washington, and has had about five owners since. At some point
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it had had a cosmetic restoration of questionable quality. After some tinkering of my own, I decided to have a complete concours restoration. Local TR-3A owner, Jim Moranda, in Rio Dell, suggested I try Martin Hveem Automobile Restorations in Red Bluff (now in Redding), California. I met with Martin and was very impressed with his demeanor and the quality of his restorations. After fifteen months, I took possession of a beautiful frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration that has won several awards in Northern California car shows and concours. I consider myself a steward of the car, and my wife, Paula, and I have put many pleasurable miles on it.
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A near lifetime with an E-Type by Jim Brown My love of Jags started with a Dinky Toy, a pale blue D-Type I got as a young boy. The LeMans winning D-Types, I thought, were the most beautiful cars ever made; I still believe that. (Side note: As a sports car fan, I read everything I could in Road and Track and Sports Car Graphic.) A ride in a ‘62 E-Type at age 14 sealed the deal - 100 in a 30mph zone! I bought my ’64 Jag E-Type in 1973, just out of high school, for the princely sum of $2,300! Parts weren’t available in those days, so I spent a lot of time in a junk yard in Mission San Jose. This place was complete with adobe
walls and Spanish tile. A woman owned it and knew more about sports cars than anyone I’ve ever met. She’d let me climb the mountains of imports and rummage through everything; times have definitely changed. It took seven-years to go through the car, as it was very rough. My list of things to do is much shorter, these days. The car is reliable and a pleasure to work on. I put about 2,500 miles a year on it. After 43 years of ownership, it is an old friend. P.S. I still have the Dinky Toy.
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FEATURED MARQUES Our Featured Packard by Larry Nannini My story begins in 1999, when I attended my first concours. I was 49 years old and didn’t really know what a concours was. I learned quickly, after reviewing all the different classes and cars that day at the concours. There was one car that stood out amongst the rest and that was a 1940 Packard. That day, I decided I just had to find one. Growing up in the Muscle Car era, it wasn’t easy to slide to Pre-War Classics. That 1940 Packard worked its charm on me, though. It took me a few months, but I located one in Oregon. I ended up with a 1940 1804 touring Sedan, straight out of the Godfather movies. It was the kind of vehicle the mob boss would have been driven in. Unfortunately, it was a “driver,” not the concours quality car I wanted. After keeping it for only a few months, I sent it down the road; I sold it! One week later, I came upon a two-line ad in Hemmings Motor News, listing the car that I would eventually buy and still have to this day. It was a 1940 1803 touring sedan without the traditional side-mounted tires; its name was “Blue Max,” named by the previous owner’s young daughter. This car would become a true concours champion for me in the years to come. Max was a five-year, ground-up restoration with thorough, traditional concours in mind. This car would win the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) 100-point Senior Award in 2000. It has gone on to win many “First in Class” awards, but never anything more. That’s because, being a “Closed Car,” it would never win any special awards which, after all, is what these shows are about, chasing the “brass ring” - winning a “Best of Show,” or other special award. In 2006, I started looking for an “open car,” a convertible. I found one at an auction in Monterey. It was a 1935 Packard “Victoria,” a 2-door convertible with a back seat for two! The owner named this car “Lipstick,” the color of the Packard. Lipstick would win seconds and thirds, but only once won a special award, the “Stanford Cup” at the Palo Alto Concours in 2006. My dreams expanded to include having a car on The Pebble Beach Concours greens. I decided to sell “Lipstick” and move onto something else. What would it take to get a car to Pebble Beach? First, you would need to find the right car. “Pebble’s” idea of a qualifying car at their show is something “rare” and
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that has special qualities, and I knew that would cost greenbacks. So, for the next few years, I worked hard to achieve my goal. Finally, in 2013, I hooked-up with one of my club members in my local Nor-Cal Packard Club. He had been a big-time Pebble Beach participant and, at one time, a judge at Pebble Beach and he definitely knew pre-war Packards. Don Sears is the kind of gentleman who demands 100% perfection, otherwise the work is considered unacceptable. I knew he was the gentleman that would steer me toward Pebble Beach. He was working on what was probably his last total restoration of a car that could be accepted to Pebble Beach, in 2014. I watched the progress on the car at the start of 2013, knowing he was hoping for 2014 and Pebble Beach. This car was the 1934 Packard (1104) Super8 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton, pictured in this article. There are only 5 known to exist today. It sits on a 142” wheel-base. It has a 384 cubic inch motor with 145 brake horsepower. The car weighs 4,740 pounds and cost $3,350 in 1934. It sits on 17” wire wheels with 7.50 bias-ply tires. The car features “Ride Control” where you can adjust the hydraulic shock-absorbers for a smoother ride. It boasted the first “Full-Flow” oil filter and oil pressure regulator. “Regulator monitors” under the hood controlled oil temperature, allowing use of the same viscosity lubricant year around. Its increased wood substructure (240 lbs.) on metal chassis made for a softer, quieter ride. In my heart, I knew that this car was destined for Pebble Beach. I still didn’t own the Packard and I had to know if Don was willing to sell the car to me to complete my dream. He knew I had been interested in his car and, one day, while at his home, I asked the question, “Don, would you be willing to sell me your car?” He looked at me and said, “Larry, sit down in that chair. If and when I throw a price at you for this car, if you are still sitting in the chair, I will sell you the car?” Well, I didn’t fall out of the chair, I bought the car on the spot, and the rest is history. I had the car now, but the next question was... would we get accepted to Pebble? March, 2014 rolled around and we received the acceptance invitation to Pebble Beach; we were in. The car was a winner in class at Pebble in August, 2014. Since then, I have gone on to win three “Best of Shows,” a “Chairman’s Award,” several “First in Class” awards, the “SCCA Championship Award in 2015” and all three CCCA 100-points Awards, showing the car in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
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My 200,000+ Mile Ferrari By Kevin Enderby I bought my 1984 308 GTS QV in 1990 at the top of the market with 42,000 miles. I used it as a daily driver and soon started going to the track with it, averaging about one-track day a month for some 7 years, before my new yellow 1997 F355 GTS took over track duty. The 308’s original motor lasted 135,000 miles and the car has 219,000 miles on the odometer today. It got painted a prettier red in 1994. That was the first year it ever went to a Concours, at the Ferrari Club of America national meet in Monterey, managing 3rd in class. It did not see the Concours field for another ten years. In 2004, when the FCA meet came back to Monterey and I wanted to show that a driven car could do well, it won a Platinum award, a Coppa Bella Macchina (Beautiful Machine Cup) award and the Best Contemporary Ferrari award. In 2005, I took both the 308 and the F355 to Indy for the FCA Meet and the 308 was awarded the first Ed Gilbertson “Ferraris are meant to be driven” award, as well as another Platinum award. In 2006, my blue F430 completed my primary color collection of Ferraris and took over the
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track duties. The years went on and the 308 continued as a daily driver, winning its share of awards. One notable year was 2009 when it got into the Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue. It was up against what would become two of the best Ferraris in its class in our region. That day it got first in class and the major award the Mayor’s Cup for the individual that best represents the spirit of motoring. Occasionally, all the cars would make it to the track for cameo appearances and photographs. In August of 2013, the 308 was approaching its 200,000th mile so, with the help of great friends, we managed to get it to turn 200,000 miles at Sonoma Raceway in turn 11. And got a cool video clip of it: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=OnmGhUKyGdQ and some great photos. In 2016, when the FCA meet came back to Monterey, the goal was lofty, triple Platinum with three cars over 100,000 miles, with the 308 over 200,000, a Coppa Bella Macchina award and finally the Coppa GT award with the F430, all of which were achieved. The 308 managed an impressive 99.5 score that day.
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Ed & Sherry Gilbertson
San Francisco
1964 Shelby Cobra 289
Gordon & Sandy Gimbel
Roseville
1972 Ferrari 246 Dino Coupe
Joe Hensler
Fair Oaks
1953 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe/Newport Randy Kunes Fairfield 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV1750
Gary Kuntz
Danville
1957 Triumph TR-3 Roadster
Dr. Randy Lacy
Arcata
1965 Sunbeam Tiger Kris Luiz Eureka 1956 Austin Healey BN2/100M
Richard Magno
Salinas
1958 Triumph TR-3 Roadster
Jim Moranda
Rio Dell
1934 Packard 1104 Super 8 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton
Larry & Susan Nannini
Daly City
Michael Pometta
Larkspur
1977 Jaguar XJ6C
1937 Packard 1508 LWB Club Sedan
Dr. John & Nancy Van Speybroeck Arcata
1941 Willys Speedway Coupe A-GAS
Jack Warren
Apple Valley
1928 Pierce-Arrow Series 36 7-Passenger Touring Dave White Arcata 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 Touring Spider
Robert Yeager
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Although it's been suggested that the Victorian village is a fairytale setting, Ferndale is a working, all-American town that takes pride in its beautiful community and cultural heritage. You will find a town where the old way of life has not been compromised. The splendid buildings have been carefully restored, embellished with lovingly tended gardens, and people take the time to smile a friendly greeting. In the late 1800s Ferndale was an agricultural and transportation center, a melting pot for Scandinavian, SwissItalian, and Portuguese immigrants. The Main Street Historic District is on the National Register and the entire village is California Historical Landmark No. 883. There's nothing stodgy in this small town, though; Ferndale loves to have fun! The cradle of the wild and wacky Kinetic Sculpture Race, Ferndale continues to host the finish of this offbeat art event, now a three-day contest. The village is home to many colorful events and festivals, including the Foggy Bottom Milk Run, Tour of the Unknown Coast bicycle run, Portuguese Holy Ghost Celebration, the Humboldt County Fair, Bargain Lovers' Weekend, Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade, and now Ferndale Concours on Main! Explore the old-fashioned mercantiles, antique stores, art galleries, and specialty shops, hear the ringing of the blacksmith's hammer, and talk with the friendly people. Watch fresh candy being dipped by hand to whet your appetite for a fine dinner and an evening of theatre. Resting by the fire in your elegant bed and breakfast inn, think about tomorrow: a walk along nearby coastline, a nature hike in Russ Park (the 110-acre forest bird sanctuary), a boat tour of the Eel River Delta, a visit to the museum, a tour of Fern Cottage, a drive to the Lost Coast, a visit to the redwoods, a leisurely day filled with old-fashioned service and friendly faces. Nestled between the two redwood forests in a thriving dairy community, you may discover Northern California's best-kept secret, The Victorian Village of Ferndale. Sunsetmagazine confirms, “you can immerse yourself in Ferndale's Victorian spirit.�
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Sept. 8-10: Fern Cottage Open to the Public for Guided Tours at 11 am, noon, 1 pm and 2 pm, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. $10. 707-786-4835. Sept. 10-11: Bargain Lovers’ Weekend. IT'S A GARAGE SALE... IT'S A BARN SALE... IT'S A SIDEWALK SALE... IT'S A... BARGAIN LOVERS' WEEKEND! It's the biggest sale of its kind in the history of Humboldt County. From Main Street to side streets the whole town is getting in on the act! More than 100 different locations offering everything from antiques to zithers. New and used merchandise... toys... tools... gadgets galore... clothing... household... plants and garden... games... puzzles... kids' stuff! WOW!!! Just look for the bright yellow signs that mark each location! Shop 'til you drop in and around the business district. Food, fun and shopping... it doesn't get much better than Bargain Lovers’ Weekend Many sales start Friday, then Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday 10 to 4. 707-786-4477. Sept. 16-18: Fern Cottage Sesquicentennial Anniversary Celebration. Friday: Night of the Archives--live music, drinks, appetizers, first view of archival items, family art show, house tours, and viewing of select silent auction items. Saturday: Community Celebration and Barbecue--free house tours, kid's activities, art show, craft vendors, music; lunch available for purchase. Sunday: Family and Friends Brunch--family picture to be taken; advance tickets required. 707786-4835.
Sept. 17: Lost Coast Beer & Bocce Tournament. Live music, food, beer and bocce sponsored by The Lost Coast Brewery and the Ferndale Bocce Court, is a Ferndale Kiwanis Club fundraiser for the local community. Four-person team event; teams accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry: $25/person, $100/team ($20 alternate), limit of 24 teams. Registration: 8 am; play: 9 am. Trophies to the top 3 teams; special prize drawing for a bocce-themed creation by local artist Shawn Griggs. For applications contact Jay Parrish, 707-4967005, or Stacy Edgmon, 707-786-9798. Ferndale Bocce court, Firemen’s Park.
Sept. 24: Gwyneth Moreland & David Hayes in Concert At The Old Steeple Concert Hall, inside Ferndale Music Company. All ages. 7:30 pm. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door, or order online. 707-7867030.
Sept. 20: Village Club Monthly Meeting includes a presentation to which the public is invited. A women’s organization, The Village Club meets monthly for programs of community interest the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm, Sept. through May. The Club supports local organizations and bestows an annual scholarship on a Ferndale college student. Membership is open to all women residing in Ferndale. Please call Lois Keller, 786-9128, for information on this month's meeting.
Sept. 30-Oct. 2: 12th Annual North Coast Stand Down. The North Coast Stand Down reaches out to local veterans and their families with community-based, grassroots programs. A comprehensive support system designed for returning vets to transition successfully from military to civilian life begins Friday at 8 am and ends Sunday at noon. Volunteers and sponsors sought. Call 442-4322 or 877-547-2066 for information. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St. Ferndale, CA.
Sept. 22-24: Fern Cottage Guided Tours. See Sept. 8-10 listing.
Oct. 6-8: Fern Cottage Guided Tours. See Sept. 8-10 listing.
Sept. 23: Free Presentation. Ferndale Museum hosts the Pierson Building Center Jerry Rohde lecture on the history of the local tanbark industry, 7 pm, Ferndale City Hall.
Oct. 7: 8th Grade Carnival. Haunted house, dime-a-chance carnival games for the kids, cake walk, bingo, silent auction, and more good, clean Halloween fun.
Sept. 29-Oct. 2: Musical Theatre,“The Rocky Horror Show.” Campy, titillating rock musical appropriate for ages 16 and older. Fri.-Sat. evenings, Sat./Sun. matinee. Ferndale Repertory Theatre. 707-786-5483. Sept. 29-Oct. 1: Fern Cottage Guided Tours. See Sept. 8-10 listing.
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THINGS TO DO continued Fundraiser for the Ferndale 8th Grade class trip. Pulled pork sandwiches, $8; hot dog dinner, $5. 5:30-9 pm. Belotti Hall, Humboldt County Fairgrounds. Information: 707-786-5300. Oct. 7-9: Musical Theatre,“The Rocky Horror Show.” See Sept. 29-Oct. 2 listing. Oct. 8: “Ferndale, Take a Seat.” Win a trophy and Ferndale Bucks prize at the musical chairs fundraiser dinner for the Ferndale Community Center. A Lucy & Ethel Production. Oct. 10: “Coming of Age in Korea.” Ferndale Museum's original documentary about the Eel River Valley men and women who served during the Korean War showing at Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 2 pm, followed by a 3:30 reception and book signing by Bob Martin, U.S. Marines Korea veteran
(his book: To Korea and Back), at The Blacksmith Shop Gallery/Annex. Movie admission $10; book, $20. Reception/booksigning, no charge. Oct. 11: Friends of the Ferndale Library Book Sale fundraiser takes place outside the library, Saturday and Sunday, as part of Bargain Lovers' Weekend. 707-273-9514.
Oct. 18: Sierra Hull in Concert At The Old Steeple Concert Hall, inside Ferndale Music Company. . All ages. 7:30 pm. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door, or order online. 707-786-7030.
Oct. 13-15: Fern Cottage Guided Tours. See Sept. 8-10 listing.
Oct. 21: Led Kaapana and Da Ukulele Boyz in Concert. At The Old Steeple Concert Hall, inside Ferndale Music Company. All ages. 7:30 pm. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door, or available online. 707-7867030.
Oct. 14-16: Musical Theatre,“The Rocky Horror Show.” See Sept. 29-Oct. 2 listing.
Oct. 20-22: Fern Cottage Guided Tours. See Sept. 8-10 listing.
Oct. 15: Barktoberfest. Main St. Barkery & Bath chefs prepare a dinner buffet for canines and their companions at Friendship Square, Humboldt Co. Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St. 786-5008.
Oct. 21: Free Presentation. Ferndale Museum hosts the Pierson Building Center Jerry Rohde lecture on Humboldt County’s history of “Ships and Sails.” 7 pm, Ferndale City Hall.
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Oct. 21-23: Musical Theatre,“The Rocky Horror Show.” See Sept. 29-Oct. 2 listing. Oct. TBA: Assumption Parish Bazaar. Two nights of family fun for the public to enjoy. Old fashioned fun at Portuguese Hall Friday and Saturday. Bingo, fish pond, country store, fancy work booth, etc. Dinner starts at 6 pm. Games begin at 7 pm. Information: 496-4804 or 786-9551 Oct. 27-29: Fern Cottage Guided Tours. See Sept. 8-10 listing. Oct. 28-30: Musical Theatre,“The Rocky Horror Show.” See Sept. 29-Oct. 2 listing. Nov. TBA: Ferndale High School Homecoming. Powder puff game at 1 pm. Friday, homecoming parade starting at 2:30 pm, and night rally at 7:30 pm. Homecoming dance on Saturday at 9. Go Cats! Nov. 4-5: Fig Twig Holiday Market showcases vintage, shabby chic, handmade, and up-cycled finds. Treasures for you and your home as well a kick off to your holiday shopping season! Friday, 4-9 pm, $7 admission; Saturday, 10-4, $3 admission; a portion of admission fees goes towards local scholarships and grants. Two buildings plus food and drinks available in the Turf Room. (Event maps.) Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St. Ferndale. Vendors will be juried;click here for a vendor application, or email for more details. 2016 applications must be postmarked by August 1; applicants notified after August 15. 707-298-3162. Nov. TBA: 4th Annual Community Homecoming Fundraiser. Ferndale Youth Inc. and Ferndale Wildcats Booster Club sponsor dinner, dance and silent auction with proceeds to support Ferndale youth athletic and extracurricular activities. Bar opens 6 pm; dinner is served at 7 pm. Pre-sale tickets are $30. Must be 21 to attend. Ferndale Community Center, Firemen's Park, end of Berding St. Contact Kathy at 707-407-5401
Nov. 13: Iris DeMent in Concert. At The Old Steeple Concert Hall, inside Ferndale Music Company. All ages. 7:30 pm. Tickets: $45 in advance, $50 at the door, or order online. 707-786-7030 Nov. 23-Dec. 18: Theatre, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The classic holiday cartoon, onstage, appropriate for all ages. Fri.-Sat. evening, Sat./Sun. matinee Ferndale Repertory Theatre. 707-786-5483. Nov. 24: Community Thanksgiving Service. Members of Ferndale's six churches join together to give thanks in an ecumenical service at Assumption Church, 10 am 707786-9551. Nov. 25-26: The Folks Christmas Crafts Fair. Veterans Memorial Building, Main Street, Ferndale. Contact: Donell McCanless, 707-786-9995. Nov. (tentative): Ferndale High School PaSTA Bake Sale supports the Safe & Sober Graduation Party. 10 am to 2 pm in front of Becker Insurance, 521 Main St. Nov. TBA: Blacksmithing Demonstration. Blacksmith Jerry Murry will be demonstrating his skills at the Ferndale Museum 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Come, step back in time and see the blacksmith shop exhibit fired up and in action. For more information call 786-4466. Ferndale Museum is located at 515 Shaw Ave., Ferndale. Dec. 2: Hospitality Night Open House. The Victorian Village welcomes friends to a lively block party evening on Main Street. Merchants stay open until 9 pm to serve up cheer along with free beverages and goodies. 707-786-4477. Dec. TBA: Matinee Holiday Theatre, "," an original holiday production available free to elementary school groups. Each performance lasts 45 minutes and is followed by a 10-minute question and answer session
with the actors. There is no charge for this community arts program. FRT stages these performances for groups of elementary school students at no cost as a part of the theatre’s mission to educate and foster a love of the arts in everyone. The cast and crew are all volunteers, who give their time because they believe young people should have access to the arts, and that teachers and schools should be supported in making live theatrical performance a part of every child’s experience. Teachers wishing to bring their students to the Rep should make reservations early by calling 707-786-5483 or emailing. 10 am. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main Street. Dec. 3: 10:30 am. Santa Claus arrives in Ferndale! St. Nick and his jolly elf bring bags of goodies for youngsters on Main Street. 10:30 am. 707-786-4477. Dec. 3: 47th Annual Christmas Celebration in Song. The Ferndale Community Choir performs an eclectic selection of sacred and inspiring music from across the centuries and around the world, plus readings to inspire your holiday spirit. With more than 60 voices, the Ferndale Community Choir ushers in the Christmas season as it has for three generations of listeners. Ferndale Community Church, 724 Main St., 7:30 pm. 707-786-4477. Dec. 4: 47th Annual Christmas Celebration in Song. The Ferndale Community Choir gives an encore performance, concluding in time for everyone to attend the lighting of America's tallest living Christmas tree. An eclectic selection of sacred and inspiring music from across the centuries and around the world, plus readings to inspire your holiday spirit. With more than 60 voices, the Ferndale Community Choir ushers in the Christmas season as it has for three generations of listeners. Assumption Church, Berding & Washington Sts., 3 pm. 707-786-4477.
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Dec. 4: Lighting of America's Tallest Living Christmas Tree. Decked with colored lights by Ferndale's intrepid volunteer firemen, the huge, radiant Spruce at the end of Main Street is visible for miles, a beacon to herald the Christmas season. The whole town turns out, along with the Booster Band, Chameleon Singers, 4-H, Scout Troops, etc., for a ceremony to rekindle the Christmas spirit, then gathers over free cookies and cocoa. A Ferndale tradition since 1934. 5:30 pm. 707-786-4477. Dec. 4: Portuguese Linguica and Beans Dinner features food and friendliness on tree lighting night at Portuguese Hall, 5-8 pm. 707-786-4222. Dec. 5-8, 12-15: Ferndale Repertory Theatre Holiday Matinees free to schools. Main Street, 707-786-4835 Dec. 7: The Ferndale Museum’s annual Appreciation Luncheon, including the award of the “Volunteer of the Year,” 11:30 am, Ferndale Danish Hall.
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Dec. 10-11: Fern Cottage Holiday Open House Tours. Tours on the hour, 11 am to 2 pm, Thursdays through Sundays. Three miles west of Ferndale at 2121 Centerville Road; from Ferndale's Main Street, take Ocean Avenue west (Ocean becomes Centerville). 707-786-4835 Dec. TBA: Christmas Brass Bands (saxophone quartet and a brass ensemble) stroll Main Street from 2-4 pm for your holiday entertainment, playing traditional Christmas favorites. Dec. 18: 24th Annual Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade. Local farmers and ranchers parade fancifully decorated tractors and tractor-drawn wagons depicting holiday scenes down the Victorian Village's historic Main Street for a sparkling country Christmas celebration! Tractors lineup at 4:30 for judging at 5, begin parading at 6 pm. (pdf entry form) 707-786-4477.
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Dec. 18: Holiday Cheer. All are welcome to the Ferndale Community Church Fellowship Hall for the Ferndale Tractor Parade. Serving free cookies, cocoa and hot cider, 5:30-7:30 pm. 712 Main St. Contact: Pastor Sean Peifer, 707-786-4475. Dec. TBA: Ferndale Music Company Christmas Recital. Talented students and staff perform holiday tunes for friends and family, 7 pm. Free for children, $5 per adult. 707-786-7030. Dec./Jan. TBA: Barrels by the Bay presents New Year's Barrel Bash at the Fairgrounds Covered Arena. Sign up beginning at 9 am, run at noon. Sanctioned by Run to Win and co-sanctioned by North State Barrel Racing Assn. Contact Anne Green, 502-5749, for information. email. 707-499-3200 Overnight stabling and camping available. Contact Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 786-9511.
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