8AM on the last Sunday of the month, there is only one place to be on the Front Range, 8th and Pearl on the West End of Boulder’s picturesque downtown. Despite Covid, 2021 has been a great year for car enthusiasts to gather, amazing cars and entertaining people.
How often do you see a 1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster, vintage BMWs, Minis, Ferarris Alfas and a dozen air-cooled Porsches gathered a public street?
Come out and join the fun September 26th!
Our sixth annual Fuelfed MotorGearo is almost full. Our well curated vintage rally brings unmatched levels of camaraderie with uncompromised driving. Then there’s the nightly steak and cocktails. Damn…can’t wait for June 4-5.
Learn more at www.motorgearo.com
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1967 Benelli 250S. Yes, this is a real Benelli, NOT a Wards Riverside.
5320 Original miles
I bought this in 2014 as a restored bike. Everything had been gone through…Or so I thought.
Ended up having to rebuild the engine with a new barrel, piston, rings, head, valve seats and valves. Bill Truesdale at Apex in Bensonville, IL did all the engine work. I also rebuilt the Dellorto 24mm carb with new jets, float, needle and gaskets. I also redid the ignition system and throttle and clutch cables. Have all the receipts for the work and parts.
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Pretty much a new and great running classic Italian cafe racer. Vintage MotoGiro and RetroMoto eligible.
Some of the high end desirable components are the Borrani high lip alloy wheels with stainless steel spokes. Conti exhaust. Vented drum brakes. Tommaselli switch gear. Hagon shocks ad springs. CEV lights. Veglia speedo, Marzocchi forks. The beautiful hand machined details are what make this such a piece of motoring history. This little Benelli can out run the $25k Ducati Diana 250 and is arguably just as passionate.
Ride it, show it and keep it in your living room.
$4900
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Due to Covid-19 challenges we held a virtual Garage Night that was to be at Northshore Sportscars. Michelle and Norb did a great job with their video tour of their shop in the previous post.
Thank you to our members who submitted their garage projects yesterday. The above slide show takes a few seconds to start on its own.
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Fuelfed, Inc. together with The Last Detail will be hosting the original Classic European Parts & Memorabilia Swap Meet Saturday, February 1th, 2020. This is our 7th year running.
From vintage motoring accessories, old Porsche parts, Recaros & Prototipos to vintage Road & Tracks, oil signage & tools, our Fuelfed community is vast and eclectic and what better way to find cool stuff than from those who appreciate what you do.
Register for a vendor floor slot.
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The swap meet will be held indoors at The Last Detail’s North Chicago location. You’ll be able to see some of the classic restorations they have in progress as well as finished concours vehicles on display.
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We will also have a table for 2020 Fuelfed membership info/renewal.
Donations at the Door
Members $3 (bring your card), non-members $5. Cash or check at the door please.
Time
10:00am to 1:00pm: Swap Meet Open to public.
Location
The Last Detail
2900 North US Route 41
North Chicago, Illinois 60064
847.689.8822
The huge network of Fuelfed members always uncovers the interesting. Yes, another barn-find sees daylight after 27 years.
It’s always the kind good-hearted people and their stories that we meet on these journeys that makes it good for the soul.
Got to see Ford vs Ferrari a little early via the #FCA & #Hagerty. Gotta say it was a lot more of the Fuelfed Spirit than expected. Mix Field of Dreams with LeMans and you’re close. Have now far more respect for Carroll Shelby and can relate with Ken Miles. If you actually work on your own classic and have competed in wheel to wheel competition like yours truly, you will be thoroughly entertained.
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We conclude the 2019 Drive Season this Sunday with the Fuelfed OPEN in Lake Forest. The snow arrived early to support our vintage truck and wagon feature. The Fuelfed OPEN to for members Classic European, Modern European and Classic American vehicles.
LOCATION: FOREST & NORTHGATE IN DOWNTOWN LAKE FOREST
9:00AM -11:00AM
Please fill out a display sheet and put on your car so that others will know what it is when you aren’t there.
Starbucks and Einstein Bagels are within a short walk near the train tracks. Market House on the Square Restaurant is across from the parking lot and opens at 11a.m. to accommodate all your caffeine and hunger needs.
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Car Spotters: Respect the privacy of our members and do not take pictures of them entering and exiting their cars, nor their license plates. #fuelfedcarclub in your posts.
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.
Advertising cars for sale at any Fuelfed event is strictly prohibited.
Please respect the neighborhood with NO hot-rodding or open exhausts.
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Coming off the Fuelfed Fall Classic, we move to straight into our final Coffee & Classics Winnetka. This Sundays’ (10.27) annual Era Appropriate Attire (EAA) festival is always very interesting. Where drivers are period correct with their classic.
Car and attire will be voted on by all 90 (yes, 90) 2019 Fuelfed volunteers.
Awards will be announced at 10:30 at the Fuelfed tent .
Trophies will be give to the top 3 combos. Spectators are also encouraged to dress up as well. Sorry, but only Fuelfed members are eligible to win.
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Fuelfed Modern European members will be admitted as space allows by showing your 2018 membership card.
Numbered Donation passes may be purchased for $10 at the entry point on Greenbay by non-members driving European Classics ONLY. The $10 will be credited to 2020 membership dues if you join the club within 7 days of attending the event.
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.
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Finally, Fuelfed Coffee & Classics® is a private club event for our members and those interested in joining. The public is welcome spectate. However, those caught soliciting our members for services, products or activities outside Fuelfed authorization will be escorted out.
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All pictures by FFG100 Jean Trnka.
A few members out for a Fall Classic weekend in the country.
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