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After we got in trouble for upsetting commuters’ trek home at the last Evening Coffee & Classics, we worked out a plan with Winnetka’s finest to keep things civil and safe. We now have Lincoln blocked from Pine south to Elm with police barricades. And we think it helped a lot. Only classics were allowed in and the door-dinging mini vans kept out. Enthusiasts and spectators were able to move about without caution to traffic.
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Classics filled both sides all the way up Lincoln. Several shop owners opened early to entice the less interested spectators in.
But the real thrill is the continued high level of European classics that continue to amaze. Each month brings 50% different cars. We’ve been told that no other Chicagoland show (remember we’re not a show, but an enthusiast gathering) pulls the varied European metal out like Fuelfed Coffee & Classics. AMG Hammer, BMW M1, Audi UR quattro Sport & Lambo…all in concours unrestored condition. It was a 1980′s super car love-fest.
We were very, very fortunate to be able to test the UR quattro Sport up Sheridan Rd. through the Ravines. Bucket list item #16…check!
Thank you Mr. D.
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Lest we forget 300sls, Porsche RSRs, 356s, Alfas, E-types and finally some Healeys…
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We’re very appreciative of the those who continue to support our efforts to bring to the North Shore a special place for enthusiasts of European classics to gather, network and drink…coffee. Some traveled from as far as Milwaukee. Some from as far south as Peoria. All for two hours of like-minded camaraderie.
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July 10, 2012 at 7:01 am |
so many beautiful cars!!!!!!! I love both!
July 10, 2012 at 8:45 am |
Great display of cars; this is by far the best post I’ve seen today that is about cars. Congrats by the way on making this post to freshly pressed.
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July 10, 2012 at 10:21 am |
Nice Article
July 10, 2012 at 11:04 am |
The 300SL is a glorious car. I had the pleasure of driving a 300SL roadster – just like the one in your picture – to a buyer Phoenix once, after rescuing it from some pretty desperate circumstances from a garage in LA. It was like driving in a dream!
July 10, 2012 at 12:08 pm |
I used to own a Mark 1 ‘Frog-eye’ Austin Healey Sprite.
Boy, I wish I still had that car! Love your pictures; so good to see a few British cars amongst them.
July 10, 2012 at 12:34 pm |
Beautiful autos
July 10, 2012 at 1:12 pm |
Cars are one of my interests. I’m not a collector though (no money for that
). I’m just fond of looking at cars, and classics are just awesome. Thanks for sharing cool snaps! 
July 10, 2012 at 2:19 pm |
Those cars rock!!!
July 10, 2012 at 4:24 pm |
gorgeous cars. love the 300SL!!
July 10, 2012 at 5:27 pm |
NOTHING beats a summertime car show. Yours looked like it had some incredible classics. I live in car country Southern California, and yet I’m super jealous…ha ha ha. We have a few really, really good shows here too, but I can never have enough. Thanks for sharing!!!
July 10, 2012 at 5:29 pm |
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July 10, 2012 at 6:17 pm |
I love that Cougar Eliminator! Awesome car! I’m quite the car lover myself. If you have some time check out my post on the 2012 Detroit Autorama.
July 10, 2012 at 6:23 pm |
Great toys. Thanks for sharing. Connie
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July 10, 2012 at 7:44 pm |
Ohhhh that red 380sl is simply magical. I have lusted after a red 280 sl with cream upholstery and a pagoda roof for two decades now and I am determined to get it one day soon. Beautiful timeless classics here.
July 10, 2012 at 7:52 pm |
Wonderful photos.
July 11, 2012 at 1:16 am |
Awesome stuff!
July 11, 2012 at 1:24 am |
I love that Cougar Eliminator too! Awesome car!
July 11, 2012 at 2:06 am |
Love the Alfa!
July 11, 2012 at 4:04 am |
Nice very nice
July 11, 2012 at 4:09 am |
Coffee and Classics… what a wonderful combination!
July 11, 2012 at 8:02 am |
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July 11, 2012 at 8:07 am |
Great line up of classic automobilia. We have quite a few ‘shows’ locally, there’s one this weekend! Feel free to check out my WordPress blog and my photography page at http://roberttolleyphotography.webs.com and click on the ‘Gallery’ button.
July 11, 2012 at 11:36 am |
I’m loving the Audi Quattro; my all time favourite car I think
July 11, 2012 at 12:40 pm |
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Cool Cars
July 11, 2012 at 1:20 pm |
Nice to see these beauties all together. FYI: Editing photos for light fill would improve these wonderful automobiles.
July 11, 2012 at 9:00 pm |
I’ve always wanted Alfa Romeo, but the gas consumption might be quite horrendous on those cars.
July 11, 2012 at 10:27 pm |
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July 12, 2012 at 12:18 am |
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July 12, 2012 at 12:28 am |
These are some of the cleanest cars I’ve seen in a while. That’s the first thing that popped in my head after seeing those beautiful photos. Way to keep the traffic out!
July 12, 2012 at 1:40 am |
Love these! I did a post on classic cars last fall and am planning another one soon. They are such fascinating subjects.
July 12, 2012 at 1:43 am |
Love the old cars. Looks like a great day. Wish I could have been there. I drove next to this old car one morning. I think it was a Model T or A but can’t be sure. Click on the photo for a larger image: http://designhouse9.wordpress.com/2012/05/11/antique-car-and-a-penny-farthing/
July 12, 2012 at 1:48 am |
So much shiny! Great shots of an excellent array of cars (why no Beetles?!). Favourites are the Porsche 356′s and that lovely baby blue Alfa
Looking forward to seeing more of your posts.
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July 13, 2012 at 2:05 pm |
Wow, talk about a throwback! It’s amusing to see how funny looking some of these models were. I wonder if in thirty years people will look back on today’s cars and think the same thing! Looking forward to the next post!
July 14, 2012 at 1:15 pm |
Love those cars!!!!
July 14, 2012 at 5:12 pm |
cool cars!
July 14, 2012 at 11:16 pm |
Went to classic car show in Decatur Al today. Tennessee Valley Classic show
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July 15, 2012 at 5:24 am |
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July 15, 2012 at 5:08 pm |
Get the hotdog guy to open earlier!
July 15, 2012 at 10:01 pm |
Great Photos of Classic Cars
July 18, 2012 at 7:48 pm |
interesting post. thank you for sharing!
July 23, 2012 at 1:05 am |
oh how gorgeous. Now if only I had the money…
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