NY International Auto Show's "Press Day" -- my advance photos / 'sneak peak'
04-17-2014, 04:11 PM
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NY Internat'l Auto Show: Speedsters' 60th anniversary -- 1 air-cooled Porsche in show
The New York International Auto Show runs April 18 - 27.
In 1900 it became N. America's 1st show, & is the most-attended: >1 million annual guests. ~1,000 vehicles; >950,000 sq feet on 4 floors.
It's now the 1st to celebrate a significant Porsche milestone: the 60th anniversary of Speedsters.
In 1954 NYer Max Hoffman successfully influenced Porsche to release a direct competitor to other brands' light-weight affordable sports cars.
To help highlight Speedsters, RLer FrenchToast recommended me to the good folks at the LeMay Auto Museum ... & my 993 (Speedy) 'snuck' past security onto the showroom floor
With press credentials at Manhattan's Jacob Javitz Center, your "RLer reporter on the scene" went to work:
Click here for the gallery of 'advance' photos I shot during pre-show press days. Public opening's Fri the 19th, including a special event for Porsche Club of America members.
I'll miss Sat's Hershey swap meet, but another RLer generously offered to help store my 993 so I can make the tentative RL run on Sat, May 3
Is this place great or what?!
Shoot me a PM if you want to meet up at NYIAS, or I'll see you at May's tri-state run!
In 1900 it became N. America's 1st show, & is the most-attended: >1 million annual guests. ~1,000 vehicles; >950,000 sq feet on 4 floors.
It's now the 1st to celebrate a significant Porsche milestone: the 60th anniversary of Speedsters.
In 1954 NYer Max Hoffman successfully influenced Porsche to release a direct competitor to other brands' light-weight affordable sports cars.
To help highlight Speedsters, RLer FrenchToast recommended me to the good folks at the LeMay Auto Museum ... & my 993 (Speedy) 'snuck' past security onto the showroom floor
With press credentials at Manhattan's Jacob Javitz Center, your "RLer reporter on the scene" went to work:
Click here for the gallery of 'advance' photos I shot during pre-show press days. Public opening's Fri the 19th, including a special event for Porsche Club of America members.
I'll miss Sat's Hershey swap meet, but another RLer generously offered to help store my 993 so I can make the tentative RL run on Sat, May 3
Is this place great or what?!
Shoot me a PM if you want to meet up at NYIAS, or I'll see you at May's tri-state run!
04-17-2014, 04:17 PM
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I'm lucky that LeMay covers my car with their show insurance. Why I mention that:
After I asked if RLers could enter, the NYIAS organizer relayed yesterday that she'd like a couple more classic Porsches present this Sun PM through Apr 27. The good news: your Porsche is invited. The bad news: you may have to pay individual exhibitor insurance. According to the document I saw from the recommended insurer that's $135-750.
If you're interested, she asked me to relay pics of your car -- send 'em my way if you'd like in.
In addition to your 993s: If you know of any air-cooled Speedsters in the NYC area, please forward them this invitation.
After I asked if RLers could enter, the NYIAS organizer relayed yesterday that she'd like a couple more classic Porsches present this Sun PM through Apr 27. The good news: your Porsche is invited. The bad news: you may have to pay individual exhibitor insurance. According to the document I saw from the recommended insurer that's $135-750.
If you're interested, she asked me to relay pics of your car -- send 'em my way if you'd like in.
In addition to your 993s: If you know of any air-cooled Speedsters in the NYC area, please forward them this invitation.
04-17-2014, 04:23 PM
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tentative >>>>>NY/NJ/CT Tri-State Run - SATURDAY MAY 3<<<<<
^^ More:
Group known as PCAR Touring did a spirited drive
ilko, maybe we need a group name?
If you can plan Sat, May 3rd for this year's run, I might be able to offer a ride in my 993 instead of mooching again for the NY/NJ/CT Tri-State Run
Bring it!
What are the details on the Tri State Run?
Scott-- I'm just an outsider, but Ilko kindly invited me to join the fun in 2012 since I was visiting NYC.
Sounds like this year's might be Sat May, 3.
Related threads:
Group known as PCAR Touring did a spirited drive
ilko, maybe we need a group name?
If you can plan Sat, May 3rd for this year's run, I might be able to offer a ride in my 993 instead of mooching again for the NY/NJ/CT Tri-State Run
Bring it!
What are the details on the Tri State Run?
Scott-- I'm just an outsider, but Ilko kindly invited me to join the fun in 2012 since I was visiting NYC.
Sounds like this year's might be Sat May, 3.
Related threads:
- Ilko's ">>>>>NY/NJ/CT Tri-State Run - SATURDAY APRIL 7<<<<<" 2012
- Arrwin's "**-- NY Tri-State Spring Drive '09 for Charity --**" 2009
- Arrwin's "Rennlist NY Tri-State 2nd Annual Spring Run" 2008
04-19-2014, 08:58 PM
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Very glad you like! A little something to say thanks from me, trying to give back to you & LeMay / NYIAS organizers.
I just added a couple to Wednesday's gallery. See what you're after?
I just added a couple to Wednesday's gallery. See what you're after?
That Agera R rocks ^^
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04-19-2014, 09:52 PM
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Chao-- May 3 good for you? Would LUV to get together again.
From Ilko's 2012 Tri-State Run thread:
a new owner: chsu74
Great fun to meet new-to-me RLers keeping 993s in the RL family:
Chao's Turbo (previously owned by RLer DFWPorsche)...
...& owned by MarkD the last time I photographed it (Laguna Seca Monterey Historics, CA, 2009):
From Ilko's 2012 Tri-State Run thread:
a new owner: chsu74
Great fun to meet new-to-me RLers keeping 993s in the RL family:
Chao's Turbo (previously owned by RLer DFWPorsche)...
...& owned by MarkD the last time I photographed it (Laguna Seca Monterey Historics, CA, 2009):
04-22-2014, 10:36 AM
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Chao-- May 3 good for you? Would LUV to get together again. From Ilko's 2012 Tri-State Run thread:
Hope to make it. Have to fly to Europe the following day but it's a late flight.
Ilko tells me to get my act together on putting new shoes on the 3TT. Hope to get that done this week...
04-22-2014, 11:09 AM
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Chao-- I heard from Ilko last night. He's not organizing May 3rd, but it would be great to re-unite those that met for 2012's run + new friends for a casual ride.
I got to drive your highway to Hershey in 2012, but never your beautiful & historic twists in my own 993. What better way than with RLers!
Can't wait to see you, him, & maybe your new shoes
Similar to you leaving town Sun May 4th, so does my 911.
I'll be on the west coast starting Apr 26, but fly back May 2 for a RL run. Like to hear from NY/NJ/CT RLers - join us May 3?
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Great timing with your post:
I just uploaded Thursday's pics, the 2nd of 2 press days - click here for the new gallery link.
Its opening photo was e-mailed to me by an enthusiast I haven't met, but he wanted to share his shot. A nice surprise
The remainder are of the set-up for an opening night party, where the LeMay Museum was the sole exhibitor invited to display cars.
I got to drive your highway to Hershey in 2012, but never your beautiful & historic twists in my own 993. What better way than with RLers!
Can't wait to see you, him, & maybe your new shoes
Similar to you leaving town Sun May 4th, so does my 911.
I'll be on the west coast starting Apr 26, but fly back May 2 for a RL run. Like to hear from NY/NJ/CT RLers - join us May 3?
________________________________________________________________________
Great timing with your post:
I just uploaded Thursday's pics, the 2nd of 2 press days - click here for the new gallery link.
Its opening photo was e-mailed to me by an enthusiast I haven't met, but he wanted to share his shot. A nice surprise
The remainder are of the set-up for an opening night party, where the LeMay Museum was the sole exhibitor invited to display cars.
04-24-2014, 12:17 PM
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New link to photo gallery from Friday, public opening day: click here.
>120 behind the scenes 'set up' pics from the Lemay Museum's showcase before the doors opened to the public, more of chsu74's Koenigsegg Agera R, 1 of many kids' 993 selfies, + brand new/ concept/ & classic cars under the spotlights.
He passed me like I was standing still
Another reckless show car, careening toward a wall:
>120 behind the scenes 'set up' pics from the Lemay Museum's showcase before the doors opened to the public, more of chsu74's Koenigsegg Agera R
, 1 of many kids' 993 selfies, + brand new/ concept/ & classic cars under the spotlights.He passed me like I was standing still
Another reckless show car, careening toward a wall:
04-24-2014, 01:14 PM
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Will have to see if I can get my responsibilities squared away before leaving for an overseas business trip. Plan without me to be safe.
Chao
Will have to see if I can get my responsibilities squared away before leaving for an overseas business trip. Plan without me to be safe.
Chao
Chao-- I heard from Ilko last night. He's not organizing May 3rd, but it would be great to re-unite those that met for 2012's run + new friends for a casual ride. I got to drive your highway to Hershey in 2012, but never your beautiful & historic twists in my own 993. What better way than with RLers! Can't wait to see you, him, & maybe your new shoes Similar to you leaving town Sun May 4th, so does my 911. I'll be on the west coast starting Apr 26, but fly back May 2 for a RL run. Like to hear from NY/NJ/CT RLers - join us May 3? ________________________________________________________________________ Great timing with your post: I just uploaded Thursday's pics, the 2nd of 2 press days - click here for the new gallery link. Its opening photo was e-mailed to me by an enthusiast I haven't met, but he wanted to share his shot. A nice surprise The remainder are of the set-up for an opening night party, where the LeMay Museum was the sole exhibitor invited to display cars.
Similar to you leaving town Sun May 4th, so does my 911. I'll be on the west coast starting Apr 26, but fly back May 2 for a RL run. Like to hear from NY/NJ/CT RLers - join us May 3? ________________________________________________________________________ Great timing with your post: I just uploaded Thursday's pics, the 2nd of 2 press days - click here for the new gallery link. Its opening photo was e-mailed to me by an enthusiast I haven't met, but he wanted to share his shot. A nice surprise The remainder are of the set-up for an opening night party, where the LeMay Museum was the sole exhibitor invited to display cars.
04-24-2014, 07:20 PM
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Auto Show NY is a colossal accomplishment, in terms of scale & professional appearance.
Show Facts:
• Truss, motors, A/V equipment and lighting accounted for 2.2M pounds of Truss work equaling the
weight of 4.89 Statues of Liberty
• Over 275,000 SQ. Feet of raised flooring used throughout the event
• 13.96 years in man hours
• 120,000+ worker hours
• 500+ over-the-road tractor trailers needed to haul material required by the event
A glimpse into the custom construction for just 1 of the many brands' displays, on just 1 of the 4 floors:
Show Facts:
• Truss, motors, A/V equipment and lighting accounted for 2.2M pounds of Truss work equaling the
weight of 4.89 Statues of Liberty
• Over 275,000 SQ. Feet of raised flooring used throughout the event
• 13.96 years in man hours
• 120,000+ worker hours
• 500+ over-the-road tractor trailers needed to haul material required by the event
A glimpse into the custom construction for just 1 of the many brands' displays, on just 1 of the 4 floors: