Fuelfed Coffee & Classics Starts in Winnetka This Sunday Morning

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Has it been nine years already since Fuelfed® started the famous Coffee & Classics® Sunday morning gatherings? The Crown Jewel of Midwest car gatherings returns to beautiful downtown Winnetka this Sunday, April 29th from 9:00am to 11:00am for the first C&C of 2018.
Yep, rain or shine.

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First a little Spring garage cleaning.

1. Coffee & Classics is a private club event for current Fuelfed club members. C&C is not an open car show for every & any car. There are plenty of other car events with that format. However, if you have a classic European car manufactured prior to 1990, you can make a donation of $10 at the main gate for entry with your car. We encourage you to join Fuelfed and your $10 will be credited to your membership dues.

Members who have not yet received their 2018 membership packets, your name be will on the list at the main gate.

2. Please arrive at 9:00am, not 8:30am. Our village event permit states that we keep these times in check. Village parking enforcement will be in play before 9:00am and after 11:00am.

3. Those posting pictures online, we ask that give the courtesy to let others know you were at Fuelfed Coffee & Classics. And yes. Fuelfed has an official Instagram account #fuelfedcarclub.

4. Finally we do not allow any soliciting, nor marketing of your car or services at any Fuelfed events.

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Display Card

We ask drivers to download windshield display cards and fill out their car’s vitals. This will allow the rest of us to appreciate the classic even if the driver isn’t near by to chat. Click on Editable pdf below to enlarge and fill in your data, then print it out. Or click on Regular jpg to print out and hand write in.

Editable pdf.

Regular jpg.

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C&C Parking Map…click to enlarge.

 

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2017 Fuelfed MotorGearo Video

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The Fuelfed MotorGearo 250 is a vintage European road rally run on June 1-2, 2018. This is our curated driving event for vintage European vehicles running two days over eight well-sorted stages through rural Wisconsin. We’ve worked hard to give a unique and varied driving experience that accentuates classic car ownership. Having run dozens of rallies in rural Wisconsin, we know all the best roads and how to sequence them better than anyone else. The format is structured, yet casual in the famous Fuelfed tradition.

Speaking of tradition, what Fuelfed event would be complete without a unique culinary experience? We’ve put the details into availing only the best local establishments that our selected routes provide.

The MG250 is limited to 35 European cars manufactured prior to 1990. We will curate
the entrant vehicles based on varied criteria, but overall, on unique diversity. We want everyone to be excited about driving with other classics that they would not otherwise have an opportunity to experience on the open road.

We want to thank Nikko Salgado and Robert for doing a great job of capturing some of spirit of the Fuelfed MotorGearo 250 from 2017. Make sure have your volume up as Nikko puts details into the music as much as he does his editing. More amazing, is that despite having car troubles (read: blown engine) on day two of the rally, they were able get what they needed with the help of Mike from Hagerty, who went out of his way to accommodate their needs.

Check www.motorgearo.com for the 2018 event details.

The Fuelfed OPEN is this Sunday Morning in Lake Forest

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Our drive season starting event is the Fuelfed OPEN in Lake Forest this Sunday morning.

The OPEN is for all Fuelfed members and their American or European classic, modern sports or super cars.

There will be a required $10 donation for any non-members to show qualifying cars. The $10 donation will be applied to a 2018 membership.

Sunday, April 15, 2018
LOCATION:  FOREST & NORTHGATE IN DOWNTOWN LAKE FOREST
9:00AM -11:00AM

As hearty drivers, all Fuelfed events are rain or shine.

Lake Forest map

.Please fill out a display sheet and put on your car so that others will know what it is when you aren’t there.

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Starbucks and Einstein Bagels are within a short walk east. Market House on the Square Restaurant is across from the parking lot and opens at 11a.m.

Public Courtesy:  This is a club event, and the public is welcome to spectate. However, soliciting services, products or activities without Fuelfed’s prior consent is strictly prohibited, and those doing so will be escorted out. To those taking pictures and sharing online, we ask you to state that your images were taken at the Fuelfed OPEN.

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Fuelfed and Giving Back

Fuelfed is proud to have raised several thousand dollars at our events and donated all of it to the American Red Cross in 2017. These funds have gone to help those US residents devastated by hurricanes Irma and Harvey.

Fuelfed Coffee & Classics FTL This Sunday Morning

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Fuelfed Coffee & Classics® may be sleeping until April up here in the Hinterland, but C&C Fort Lauderdale keeps meeting every last Sunday of the month year-round.

Yes, there are other generic cars & coffees in the Miami area, but none have the classic European good stuff like C&CFTL. So if you’re lucky enough to be in the area, it will be worth the venture to the shore.

8:00am to 10:00am
Southwest corner of Las Olas Blvd. & A1A (Immediately south of the famous “Elbo Room). Boccaccino Pizzeria and Cafe (at the south end of the lot) opens at 8am for breakfast. Set your GPS to 401 S. Fort Lauderdale Blvd.

Fuelfed Cocktails & Classics Tonight!

Fuelfed has long earned a reputation of putting on the best vintage car gatherings in the Midwest. Our SOLD OUT Cocktails & Classics tonight will again reinforce why. We look forward to starting the 2018 drive season surrounded with old friends and making new ones.

We are proud to have the following local sponsors joining Fuelfed in making Cocktails & Classics a club tradition for over 7 years. A portion of the events proceeds are going to support The Prostate Cancer Foundation of America.

Ravenswood Event Center is a proud sponsor and is providing their exquisite space.

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La Macchina Cafe, an Evanston destination for a true taste of Italy in a comfortable atmosphere, will be offering a light serving of fresh pasta, salad and dessert..

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Wine will be provided by The Bottle Shop, a retail wine and craft beer shop in downtown Wilmette.

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Spiteful Brewing, one of Chicago’s new stars on the craft brewing scene, will be on hand with their a local craft beer. With only being a few blocks from the Fuelfed garage, we’ve tipped a few in their taproom and picked our two favs for the event.

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Continental AutoSports is Chicagoland’s choice for Ferrari & Maserati sales and service. Passionate and family owned.

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Hagerty is a proud supporter of Fuelfed and our preferred choice for the MotorGearo support team three years running..

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History on Sale Saturday 3.10.18 at Continental Autosports in Hinsdale

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This Saturday (tomorrow) from 9:00 to 3:00 is the 40th Ferrari Literature, Art & Model Expo, at our friends Continental Auto Sports, Hinsdale, IL. The definitive Italian automobile memorabilia expo in the midwest set amongst modern and vintage vehicles. As a Fuelfed member, you’ll recognize some familiar faces.

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Fuelfed Cocktails & Classics

 

 

Yes, the famous 7 year running Fuelfed Cocktails & Classics will be held Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 6:30 to 9:00pm in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Cocktails & Classics is an evening event for Fuelfed members and classic European car enthusiasts who are considering membership. This is your chance to surround yourself with a great collection and interesting conversation all in a great space.

As is the Fuelfed model, we only partner with independent local merchants to serve fresh fare and adult beverages for our members to enjoy.

Long time Fuelfed member and collector Joe H. has graciously offered his gallery for our winter gathering again at the Ravenswood Event Center where his car collection and neon sign collection are on display. Whether you’re a driver, collector or just a big car fan, you’ll not want to miss this special event.

We are excited to have Continental AutoSports participating this year. They’ll be debuting a new Ferrari model for us at 7:30pm. Can’t wait to see and hear about this one!

Scroll down for ticket and location details.

A portion of event proceeds will be donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCA) which funds research into the prevention and cure of prostate cancer. One in 8 U.S. men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime.

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This a Fuelfed event for Fuelfed members and their guests. 

Interested in becoming a member? 

As always, we thank our local sponsors of this event. Please support them with your business this year:

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Ravenswood Event Center is a proud sponsor and is providing their exquisite space.

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La Macchina Cafe, an Evanston destination for a true taste of Italy in a comfortable atmosphere, will be offering a light serving of fresh pasta, salad and dessert..

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Wine will be provided by The Bottle Shop, a retail wine and craft beer shop in downtown Wilmette.

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Spiteful Brewing, one of Chicago’s new stars on the craft brewing scene, will be on hand with their a local craft beer. With only being a few blocks from the Fuelfed garage, we’ve tipped a few in their taproom and picked our two favs for the event.

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Continental AutoSports is Chicagoland’s choice for Ferrari & Maserati sales and service. Passionate and family owned.

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Hagerty is a proud supporter of Fuelfed and our preferred choice for the MotorGearo support team three years running..

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Tickets:  Tickets are in limited supply. 2018 paid Fuelfed members may purchase up to two tickets at the member price. Tickets are non-refundable due to the limited number. There are NO WALK-INS allowed.

Members $30, Non-Members $40. Light food and beverages are included.

Purchase tickets online. Or, send a check (“Fuelfed”) to 5225 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 201, Chicago, IL  60640.

A portion of event proceeds will be donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCA) which funds research into the prevention and cure of prostate cancer. You may also make a separate donation to PCA if you’d like.

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Fuelfed Cocktails & Classics®
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Time: 6:30 to 9:00pm
Location: Ravenswood Event Center | 4025 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago
Street parking in front of the building and in the neighborhood.

The Fuelfed Spirit and Bo Danenberger

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Member Bo Danenberger has long embodied the Fuelfed spirit that so many members share. Always one to follow his heart, Bo has led an adventurous life of hunting, collecting and restoring European classics, long before they were on the enthusiasts radar. Always the entertainer, Bo is a frequent character at Fuelfed Coffee & Classics and VSCDA events around the midwest.

We sat down with Bo back in early 2013 and did an interview at his Livery. It’s a moving story and in the above out-take clip he talks about Fuelfed Coffee & Classics. You can hear and see the genuine passion in his eyes.

Special thanks to ShiftFocus Productions on their video prowess.

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Coffee & Classics FTL Scores with Large Mercedes Turnout

Fuelfed Coffee & Classics FTL pulled in a large number of Euro classics this morning, despite the national concours happening a few miles away. This Peking to Paris Mercedes set the tone. Dig the Safari front bumper.

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