NorCal Cars and Coffee in Alameda :-)

I'd be there if I was 3000 miles closer, Rick. Sounds like you guys have a smart take on things out there. Our C&C was OK, but some people refused to wear masks and were too close even with masks. I will say that was early on in April, but that's no excuse.

Enjoy!

We've been to quite a few C&C's this year and people seemed to have a good attitude towards the whole situation. I really hope that some of the NorCal guys do decide to show up. It's time that we start having some sort of sense of a normal lifestyle again.

@Rick99GSX posted:

We've been to quite a few C&C's this year and people seems to have a good attitude towards the whole situation. I really hope that some of the NorCal guys do decide to show up. It's time that we start having some sort of sense of a normal lifestyle again.

Hi, Rick. Maybe I'll see you and Vanessa there...if it's not raining. I look forward to it!

Sounds great my friend!

Considering it. So far people where I live, Modesto, don't seem to have gotten The message that masks help.  Haven't been to car event since this time last year.

there is a big C&C down the hill from me,,very affluent area...lots of ferraris and other exotics, i dont go since no one is wearing a mask, I dont get it..

Our very own @ericthered puts on this show and the monthly one in Albany on Solano Ave.  I know he puts in A LOT of work organizing these shows.  

The USS Hornet aircraft carrier and a number of WWII Liberty Ships make an amazing backdrop for the cars.  I've attached a few pics.  If interested, let me know, perhaps we can all park together?

I also attached a photo from the Solano Ave meet in Albany.

Hey all!!

yep that’s me that putting on the Cars & Coffee in Alameda at the USS Hornet every month. This month it’s on Feb 21st from 9:00 - 11:00am. We normally get about 600 plus diverse cars. Everyone from a few Spyders and 356’s plus so many other makes. It’s truely NorCals largest and most diverse show. Free coffee by Peet’s, abs generally free automotive grab bags for cars attending.

We are strict about the masks and will ask you to go if you choose not to. So far we have had no issues, and I’ve personally never seen anyone not wearing them.

This month our main sponsor and collaboration is LUCID MOTORCARS and they are brining out a new prototype that’s never been shown before. Will be amazing! Also

come on down all are welcome, if you want a good spot be on time or early as this is always fully packed show.

The Lucid looks very interesting. I would enjoy reading comments about it after the C&C.

Rick99GSX,

Thank you for posting this.

I have just nudged my wife about this.

Fingers crossed, (hopefully she authorizes this, heheheheh)

Looking forward to seeing you and the others again, (we have met a few times over the years including last year in Monterey when my wife and I drove our Spyder down the 1 on the way to meet with the Speedster folks).

Talk to you soon, (hopefully in Alameda).

Antonio

It will be great to see you again. I'm crossing my fingers for the weather to hold up

I did not even think of the weather, especially since I plan to bring the Spyder.

Fingers crossed on that one too.

Antonio

@ericthered what's a good time to arrive? Looks like the weather will be perfect this weekend. We will be driving from Vacaville in the Spyder.

@Antonio Gallardo posted:

I did not even think of the weather, especially since I plan to bring the Spyder.

Fingers crossed on that one too.

Antonio

Antonio:

The East Bay/Alameda weather is "forecasted" to be decent (read: no rain) Sunday. From the lo-40's in the AM to the lo-mid 60's in the afternoon. Either way - Spyder OR Speedster - they're BOTH topless with piss-poor heaters, so I certainly don't recommend T-shirt & shorts.

I'll be looking for you!

Paul

I would be there no later then 8:30. But I would shot for 8:00. Show is expected to be very large this month. Should be around 600 plus cars.

we do not hold spot or allows large clubs together so the show can stay diverse. We want people to see things they never do!

this month we are honoring technology with an all electric area called “shocked” we will have a Lucid Prototype, Volvo Polestars, race ready i3’s, and a few fully modified Tesla’s. We will also have cars coming from BCR (Breakfast Club Rally) so many cars from outside the general area usually never seen local.

i will Also most likely be taking my Spyder or my 1930 Ford Roadster. Come by the tent and ask for me would love to see your cars!

Really looking forward to this event, see you there

@ericthered I hope you bring the Spyder, would be nice to get a few of them together for a picture 

I was planning on arriving at 8am.

We are leaving Vacaville around 6:45 so we'll probably get there around the same time. It's been a while seen we've hung out so it will be nice to catch up with you 😎👍

Planning to go will be driving the 66 TR4A it has a heater and Surrey Top. Would freeze in the speedster at 6am on the freeway

@Kevin - Bay Area posted:

Our very own @ericthered puts on this show and the monthly one in Albany on Solano Ave.  I know he puts in A LOT of work organizing these shows.  

The USS Hornet aircraft carrier and a number of WWII Liberty Ships make an amazing backdrop for the cars.  I've attached a few pics.  If interested, let me know, perhaps we can all park together?

I also attached a photo from the Solano Ave meet in Albany.

@kevin - Bay Area  kevin you must have been there very very early. That place was pack. At least thousand cars. What’s nice was most was wearing mask.

@ericthered posted:

Hey all!!

yep that’s me that putting on the Cars & Coffee in Alameda at the USS Hornet every month. This month it’s on Feb 21st from 9:00 - 11:00am. We normally get about 600 plus diverse cars. Everyone from a few Spyders and 356’s plus so many other makes. It’s truely NorCals largest and most diverse show. Free coffee by Peet’s, abs generally free automotive grab bags for cars attending.

We are strict about the masks and will ask you to go if you choose not to. So far we have had no issues, and I’ve personally never seen anyone not wearing them.

This month our main sponsor and collaboration is LUCID MOTORCARS and they are brining out a new prototype that’s never been shown before. Will be amazing! Also

come on down all are welcome, if you want a good spot be on time or early as this is always fully packed show.

@ericthered that was a nice turn out. Just getting there early AM they had 10 cars caravan. Lots of HP on the road also. Where is the next one?  In Palo Alto CC you don’t get this mic of cars.
Awesome day to be out. Thanks.

Wow! I'll say it was a nice turn out. You could see everything from "beaters" to "bodicious beauties." Here's a couple shots showing Rick99GSX's newly  engined  Spyder, my own SHPEEEDY with the USS Hornet guarding over it , and the new Lexus e-car Battery from Costco.

@Napa Paul posted:

Wow! I'll say it was a nice turn out. You could see everything from "beaters" to "bodicious beauties." Here's a couple shots showing Rick99GSX's newly  engined  Spyder, my own SHPEEEDY with the USS Hornet guarding over it , and the new Lexus e-car Battery from Costco.

@Napa Paul you and Kevin must have been walking around when I came by. Great day.

Here is a nice you tube link

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rjICCUTVQuk

Glad you all made it out. Show was an amazing turnout this month, super diverse with something for everyone. We counted cars as long as we could and estimate about 2000.
no issues, police were all cool, people wore masks and in general was under control. We learned a bit about traffic flow and parking.
We have some amazing stuff coming for March so if you want to keep up with what’s going on follow me on Instagram @autolgnd or go to our website at www.Valt auto club.com

@ericthered posted:

Glad you all made it out. Show was an amazing turnout this month, super diverse with something for everyone. We counted cars as long as we could and estimate about 2000.
no issues, police were all cool, people wore masks and in general was under control. We learned a bit about traffic flow and parking.
We have some amazing stuff coming for March so if you want to keep up with what’s going on follow me on Instagram @autolgnd or go to our website at www.Valt auto club.com

@ericthered great turn out. Most had mask and was very chill.

👍🤙

@calmotion posted:

@kevin - Bay Area  kevin you must have been there very very early. That place was pack. At least thousand cars. What’s nice was most was wearing mask.

I got there around 7:30am.  I like to get to shows early and leave early.  I'm on a short leash, and need to return home to complete my "honey-do" list.

This all looks pretty amazing to a guy in Michigan.

Fuel Supply Co just posted some pics of our members’ cars to their Instagram feed.
I thought I’d share them here.

Thanks, Kevin, for the Post.

All the cars look great, good photographer and/or editing. I especially like Rick and Vanessa's Spyder, I wonder why?

@DannyP hmmmmm I wonder why. When is the next one?

cars and coffee in a few weeks

@DannyP posted:

All the cars look great, good photographer and/or editing. I especially like Rick and Vanessa's Spyder, I wonder why?

Pretty sure there's some bias

@calmotion posted:

cars and coffee in a few weeks

We will be there again, this event is a must for anyone in the local area!

alameda cars and coffee postponed

I guess its "success" last month made the Show another victim of COVID.

No the show will go on read the following posts.
we had to postpone this show because the city of Alameda.

after our last show the spot was used the following weekend and these people did sideshows in broad daylight. They also harassed and caused a motorcycle accident for the training class. So the police and Alameda shut it down for this month.

good thing though...we have now gained by contract exclusive rights to the navel base for a car show, and local police, city of alameda, and the Hornet are all working with us.

we had to redo our permits for large gatherings, increase insurance and even add several honey buckets extra going forward.

we will be back bigger and better in April.

That's great! The Show will be even better once the early mornings WARM UP and the drive to your site isn't @ 34 degrees...or less!