Slipstream - December 2015

continued
our journey
towards
Needles, CA,
the smoke
from the
wildfires had
essentially
blocked the Wildfire smoke
sun.
Entering California, we thought,
“how cool to take the Pacific Coast
Highway (CA SR1), ocean to the left
and land to the right!” Little did we
realize that the weight of the trailer
with the van was too much for the
hills and turns -- our brakes were
actually smoking! Turning back we
took the 101 into Carmel.
Monday was a day to settle in and
get ready for the event. Looking for
a car wash, I went to work.
had a good showing, we didn’t win.
First place went to Mark Woodsma
with his white OB (original body)
928 from San Jose, CA. Mark’s
engine was immaculate. He had just
re-zinced every nut, bolt and washer.
First place 928
Although we were there for the
show, the highlight of my day was
showing my eight-day detail to longtime
friend Richard Griot, who as it
happened started Griot’s Garage in
this exact place 25 years ago.
Wednesday we loaded up the van
and headed toward home. Our trip
would not be complete without stopping
by the general store at Blackwells
Corner. Where, you ask? The
location where the famous James
Dean made his last stop before
crashing his 550 Spyder, nicknamed
“Little Bastard.” The store has since
changed its name, adding a Forever
Young Cafe and fudge factory with
murals to keep his memory alive.
Forever Young Cafe wall art
Getting three days of dirt cleaned off
After cleaning up three days of dirt
and grime it was time for some car
guy fun, and what a better place
than Baja Cantina & Grill with two
dozen of your 928 Porsche buds.
The 928 group gathering
Tuesday: Showtime! Our class was
front engine, water cooled, including
models 924/944/968/928. There
were a dozen cars in the class, nine
of which were 928s. Although we
Andy and Richard Griot
After the judging, I walked over to
the Meacham Auction booth and
met Dana Meacham, founder of
the auction. This was no ordinary
event. In Carmel fashion, the headliner
was a 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo
Carrera originally owned by Steve
McQueen. I had a chance to meet
the current owner Mike Regalia
and Steve’s
son Chad
McQueen.
The Porsche
sold for
$1,950,000,
with proceeds
benefiting
the Boy’s Republic
charity,
where Steve
grew up.
Mike Regalia and
Chad McQueen
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