Canepa Design Cars & Coffee is this Saturday, May 10th, from 8am to 12pm
For those who don't know, it's in Scotts Valley, a stones throw from San Jose and Santa Cruz. Canepa Design has some of the most amazing vehicles you'll ever see, and it's a privilege just to be able to walk through their immaculate work area.
I'll be there and I hope to see some other 914s in attendance. It's fun, casual, and a whole lot smaller than the Blackhawk or San Jose cars & coffees.
Been there, loved that!
Someone in CA please go hump their 917 for me. If it's not there, make sweet love to the 959's hiding in the back there.
Great place and friendly guys.
I did notice none of the cars had prices though...I bet that's because they are so cheap they don't want to start a riot!
Are cameras allowed?
I live close by, but have never been to the shops before.
I used my camera!
went there maybe 10 years ago when I first found out they were making 959s street legal. It was mind blowing.
I'll be leaving the Starbucks at Crow Canyon & 680 around 6:30am if any tri valley guys want to tag along.
It's going to be a beautiful morning ... a perfect excuse for a morning run. We'll be at Canepa at about 8:30am. Hope to see some of you there!
Broke down on the way there. Still having axle issues. Stuck in Pleasanton waiting for a tow truck.
EDIT
Axle flange walked out of the transmission. These newer Boxster trannies do not have a bolt to hold the flange to the tranny. It just clips in.
A floor jack, 2x4 and deab blow fixed it once I got home.
Might be time for the Sasquatch 4 build thread...
Sorry to hear about your troubles Mike. I was wondering what had happened ... I told my wife something must have broken on your car.
Here are some shots from today's event.
Porsches hogged the primo spots in the parking lot. In fact, it seemed like half the cars there were Porsches.
One of my favorite 914s is this factory 914-6, owned by one of my favorite 914 guys, Sandy (Seaside6)
914-6 conversion ... unfortunately did not meet the owner
This is a pretty famous and popular 914 around these parts: Tom's (carreraguy) turbo suby powered 914 in gulf livery
More air cooled Porsches ...
Jeff Zwart's 959
A flawless Speedster. Saw these guys on the way over ... a couple of big ol' dudes whose heads were literally above the tiny windshield
And more ... here's a rare one, a BMW 2002 Turbo
Remember the recent 914 video featuring the red 2-liter? Lane (LaneS) shot that video and here is his 944
One of my wife's favorite cars ... the Audi Quattro
Out of South Africa a Ford GT continuation model. Owner says he's gone cross country with it ... it's got A/C!
Totally unexpected was this unrestored, gangster-like '40 Packard
It was so crowded today, cars had to use every available spot and more ...
Sorry to see that Mike.
Continuing with the photos ..
Stepping inside, the showroom was packed with cars, half of which seemed to be Porsches
A '77 WV Beetle with 92 original miles ... yes, ninety-two
I'm not a huge fan of Targas, but I'd take this one in a heartbeat
The shop floor was as packed as I've ever seen it ... Porsches everywhere
Bugatti ...
The back room was also packed to the gills with cars
Pupulidy Special
Finally, the museum
Let's finish up with the legendary 917
Sorry I missed everyone that turned out for C&C. While I'm no longer a Board Director at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, I now get my car fill as Canepa's Operations Manager. If you're ever in the area and you want a tour let me know ahead of time.
See you during your trips to Canepa's during Porsche Parade. I won't have my
teener out during your visit as we only have 91 parking spaces.
Harlen
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