Guess what I found on the net.... Ford's RS200EVO

1986 FORD RS200 EVOLUTION

1986 FORD RS200 EVOLUTION ID# SFACXXBJ2CGL00084 BRAND NEW CONDITION CAR WHICH WAS PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FORD IN EUROPE BY THE CURRENT OWNER. FORD RS200 EVOLUTION. #084 CAR. 2.1 LITER COSWORTH SINGLE TURBO. 600+ HP. ONE OF 24 EVER MADE. THIS CAR IS FACTORY ORIGINAL AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN VERY LITTLE SINCE NEW. THE RS200 WAS BANNED FROM RALLY COMPETITION IN EUROPE IN THE LATE EIGHTIES BECAUSE THEY WERE TOO FAST AND CONSEQUENTLY BELIEVED TO BE TOO DANGEROUS. RECENTLY THE FIA HAS LIFTED THE BAN ON THESE CARS TO COMPETE IN THE "VINTAGE" RALLIES BEFORE ALL OF THE EVENTS ON THIS SEASON'S EUROPEAN RALLY SCHEDULE BECAUSE OF THEIR POPULARITY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. EUROPEANS ARE FRANTICLY TRYING TO FIND THESE CARS AND THIS IS AN UNMOLESTED EXAMPLE OF THE REAL THING. TWO POINT ONE SECONDS, THAT'S 2.1 SECONDS, A LITTLE OVER TWO SECONDS. LESS THAN THREE SECONDS. IN THE TIME IT'S TAKEN YOU TO READ THIS, A FORD RS200 EVO CAN REACH 60MPH! FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AND 650BHP FROM A MERE 2.1 LITRE ENGINE MADE FORD'S RALLY CAR AN INSTANT LEGEND WHICH FEW CARS HAVE COME CLOSE TO CATCHING.

2008 Euro Auto Fest in Greer, SC

BMW's Euro Auto Fest in Greer, SC

The "clan" in front of a row of BMW 8-series

While I advanced registered my Alfa for this years event (missed getting it in last years because she was still in California). I decided NOT to drive her through the horrible rain storms we were having on the eastern side of the state. Did not want to subject my baby to 3.5 hrs of yucky rainy driving. There is always next year. However, did show up to check out the cars. Not as big a turnout as last years event. This year the honored marques of Sweden.

One happy and LUCKY kid!

Darren Frank's most beautiful 1969 Iso Grifo was once again present at the show and Michael was offered the chance by the owner to sit inside. Lets just say he didn't hesitate. Was very proud when he thanked Darren (without prompting mind you) for the honor. Nice to see a fellow who shares the love of cars with kids (even a pristine collectible valued at over $365,000).

There were Jags...

There was even a 300SL Benz...

....and even a handsome row of early model Volvo sports cars.

Example of a Bizzarrini another Iso Rivolta design (not at show)

A 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 convertible (not at show)

1985 Lancia 037 Rally Car (not at show)

The Grand Concours 2008

"Best in Class" at The Grand Concours d'Elegance

My Alfa GTAm won 1st in Class in European Sports car class.



Cars on the Field at the Grand Concours. Hotel in the backdrop.

Once again my Alfa GTAm took BEST IN CLASS in the European Sports car division this time at the 2008 "The Grand" Councours d'Elegance in Greensboro, NC.

Also in the September 2008 of "Alfa Owners Magazine" I am featured with the car in "Our Alfas" column. Read it if you can.