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here is a good idea, giving cars to nonprofit organizations that can do wonderful things if they can just travel to make things happen
https://apps.facebook.com/carsforgood/
http://www.toyota.com/letsgoplaces/100-cars-for-good/
this may have already completed it's course, but I can hope that by spreading the word, someone gets inpsired to give something useful to a charity, a non profit, an organization that needs some help, or someone that needs a helping hand. Pay it forward friends, make the world a bit better
and by the way, I am impressed with other things that Toyota does... http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2008/08/toyota-tacomas-recalled-for-frame.html and the long lasting durability of their trucks too, http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2011/11/374000-mile-toyota-original-owner-and.html and that they are the largest car company I can think of, selling more cars than GM, Ford, Chyrsler... and broke into NASCAR
I'm still not over their offering a larger discount to college students than military. Nope. Not going to be happy til there is equality
Funny car movie "Snake and Mongoose" has released the info on the special premieres
First showing was in Reno Nevada Friday night, https://www.facebook.com/snakeandmongoose the next will be August 14th in Birmingham Michigan, http://www.snakeandmongoosemovie.com/tickets
However, to raise awareness with a fundraising campaign for the Lymphoma and Luekemia Soiciety to help them fight the blood cancer disease, as Tom McEwan lost a son to it the August 26th and 29th events are going to be:
Two benefit premieres - one on Monday, August 26th at the Egyptian in Hollywood and one on Thursday, August 29th, at the Regal Shilo Crossing in Indianapolis,with the bulk of ticket sales going to help patients fighting blood Cancers
LLS logo on a corner of the poster with a "Text-to-Donate" number below;
Material available at LLS about the Snake and Mongoo$e Movie booth as it tours the country over the next six weeks;
Promotional giveaway items THROUGHOUT the United States that include information about how to donate to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society,
A special trailer that highlights this portion of the story for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to share with its Constituents.
The cancer that killed Tom's son is now 90% curable, and the efforts of many people to raise money and awareness has went a long way to change Leukemia and Lymphomas from death sentences to surmountable and medically treatable diseases.
I was just talking to a mom while in line at D23, her oldest daughter at 24 yrs old was hit with Leukemia in her senior year at Texas A&M but has been going through chemo for 6 months and her doctors think she's going to be fine, and she was able to come with her family to Disney D23 Expo.
So spread the word, and donate if you can, the next life saved could be your in your family. Cancers are so common and widespread now that everyone I know has lost one or more family members, or friends, to some cancer. In my family, 2. Friends, 2.
Road and Track has reviewed the film, http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/car-culture/film-review-snake-and-mongoose-2013
31 years ago someone wasted a lot of money on buying this Ferrari. Why wasted? They paid about $100 per mile driven, only drove it 1500 miles, Stupid purchase, huge depreciation, cool car
A 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi is being offered by theInternational Motor Racing ResearchCenter as its 2013 raffle car. Donated by Greg Galdi, the car has been driven fewer than 1,500 miles. The raffle is the Center’s major fund-raiser of the year in support of its work of preserving the history of motorsports. Raffle tickets are $60 for one or two for $100. Only 2,308 tickets will be sold. (they want $23,000 dollars for the car)
found on http://www.autowriters.com/news/07.2013.htm
2004 Maserati GT donated to fundraiser for local PBS station
KPBS revved up its “Donate Your Car” campaign this month (June 2013) which, along with drivable used cars, often attracts tired, tread-worn mechanical castaways with more miles than a Platinum Frequent Flyer.
This week was different, however. A caller said on Monday he wanted to donate his beloved Maserati.
Well, sure … So, in rolled a sleek, immaculately maintained Maserati loaded with driver-pampering goodies — and legitimate ownership documents.
The black 2004 GT coupe with tan leather interior had a manufacturers list price of about $81,000. About 80,000 miles later, it should fetch between $25,000 and $35,000 at auction, predicts James Rowten, corporate development manager for KPBS in charge of its vehicle donation program.
“This is the most standout car donated in my tenure, and I’ve been here five years,” he said.
While many of the autos end up being sold for scrap metal, and drivable cars head to used-car auctions, this one will go to an international auction of high-end vehicles, Rowten said. The owner’s name remains confidential, although Rowten said he is a longtime donor and fan of KPBS from La Jolla.
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jun/20/tp-maserati-stands-out-amid-donated-junkers-and/all/?print
if you are the type that helps students out, and loves car restoration projects, I've got the right people you ought to know about. MacPherson College students
Just you so understand that the MacPherson College students and programs are of the highest quality, and not wasting time or money raised in the annual January equipment and tools benefit fundraiser. http://theoldmotor.com/?page_id=64551&preview=true/ has the list of tools and equipment they need to acquire or replace (if only modern equipment lasted as long as the cars they restore!)
Any amount towards any needed item, no matter how small will be more than welcome. You can also buy any particular tool or piece of equipment and contribute the full amount for it also if you would prefer. All contributions will go 100% directly to the program http://www.mcpherson.edu/giving/
Paul Russell and Company, the automotive restoration and preservation specialists brought the double award winning Mercedes back east November 3rd to an eager crowd of enthusiasts, http://www.autoweek.com/article/20121106/carnews01/121109886 raising funds for McPherson College’s Automotive Restoration Program, the country’s only four-year Bachelor of Arts program devoted to the craft. The event hosted over 200 avid auto enthusiasts, sponsors, and supporters who were treated to a first-hand explanation of the custom coach builder’s art from the restoration team, several of whom are McPherson College Graduates.
"McPherson sets the standard and their graduates can be found at some of the world’s leading restoration shops and winning prestigious awards at events around the country.” McKeel Hagerty, President and CEO said.
the Paul Russell and Company site http://paulrussell.com/portfolio-retrospective/D-mercedes-benz/28_680s/ about the 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S, its history and its restoration.
A far better and more thorough gallery here http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/2863/Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Roadster.html
Getting back to the students and tools, http://www.mcpherson.edu/autorestoration/AR-newsletter-fall-2012.pdf is a cool newsletter that is focused on the restoration program, and the students activities like the Great Race entrants. The college is entering a '57 Fairlane in the 2013 Great Race.
Amanda Gutierrez, vice president for automotive restoration, said the race would give students great experience as well as an opportunity to show their skills and talent. At the same time, people across the nation who might never have heard of McPherson College before will see what the program has to offer.
In the 2012 Great Race a model A was enjoyed by 365daysofA.com blogger and college alumni Jonathan http://www.mcpherson.edu/autorestoration/AR-newsletter-summer-2012.pdf , plus a '62 IH truck was enjoyed by restorer program alumni Kacy and Tabetha who now work for Hagerty Ins http://www.mcpherson.edu/autorestoration/career.php http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/03/two-for-the-road-in-a-62-travelette/
For previous newsletters filled with incredible stories (terminal cancer dyno shop owner donates drag racing duster to Leno's collection, and a scholarship for his hometown's MacPherson College students, plus the students car show travelling to retirement/nursing homes for those seasoned citizens that can't make it to the car shows) read http://www.mcpherson.edu/autorestoration/AR-newsletter-fall-2011.pdf
Those funds will accumulate and allow the automotive restoration department to purchase needed tools and equipment in order of priority – such as louver dies for a bead roller, a complete work station set, a tire machine for the motorcycle lab or an Iwata paint gun
read about the above Model T assembly on page 5 of http://www.mcpherson.edu/autorestoration/AR-newsletter-summer-2012.pdf
and if you prefer real time updates and inside info, like the Lyn St James ( http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2012/09/lyn-st-james-icon-race-car-driver-and-i.html ) symposium, check their facebook page http://www.facebook.com/MCautorestoration
Don't misunderstand about the fundraiser, the alumni of the program have been incredible in their donations too! A deep shrinker stretcher was given to the program at the 10year class reunion of the '02 class. Way cool!
Cars and Coffee at JBA to have a charity fundraiser for a Navy Seal, KIA Sept 11th (9-11) 2012 Libya - US Embassy
Senior Petty Office Tyrone Snowden Woods, Sr., a United States Navy SEAL (ret.) was 41. He died September 12 defending the U. S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya
"Ty Woods was a friend, crew member and long-time customer of JBA Speed Shop," J Bittle said. "It is fitting that we pay tribute to this fallen hero and accept donations to benefit Ty's legacy---his 4-month old baby boy Kai."
The tribute will be held during the monthly 'Coffee & Cars on the Mesa,' a Sunday morning gathering of San Diego car enthusiasts. We kick off the holiday season this Sunday morning by celebrating this local American hero.
The best way to donate is when your donation can be customized at http://www.stayclassy.org/tywoods. It can be anonymous or you can include a note to his family. It will also provide a receipt for this tax-free donation. An official donation site will also be available at JBA Coffee & Cars for cash or checks with 100% going to help Kai.
http://www.jbaracing.com/
5675 Kearny Villa Road
Next door to Fun Bike Center
Cruise for kids, fundraiser for the San Dieguito Boys and Girls clubs.. I learned about it too late to photograph it this year
Not many happy reasons get a bridge shut down... but this one did. A lot of sports and exotic cars put together a fundraiser event to raise funds for the kids... very cool. Nino Venturella of Wells Fargo wealth management recruited from his clients with exquisite cars those that wanted to join in the cause to help out the kids... and started at the historic Hotel Del Coronado and had a police escort along the route to cut down on the stop lights breaking up the parade (maybe even to keep leadfoots in check.. there were at least 2 Bugatti Veyron, and lots of Porsche, Vipers, Vettes, Lambos, Ferrari, Astons, and Rolls Royce)
At the Del Mar track there was a car show (from what I read in a magazine article) and then a party at an airport hanger.
From the Hotel Coronado to the racetrack grounds of Del Mar, with a good look at the landscape and freeways that show off San Diego's natural good looks
Info, video, and images from http://www.c4ksd.com where there are many more galleries of the event at the various locations they stopped
the Porsche 917, 24 hours of Daytona winner, will be at the Friends of Steve McQueen car show at the Boys Republic tomorrow
But it is the role of Michael Delaney in the classic film “Le Mans” that raises the pulse, and no race car is more identified with Steve McQueen than the legendary Porsche 917.
This year’s show is privileged to present one example of that legendary Gulf Porsche 917K, the overall winner of the 1970 Daytona 24 Hours.
This race was the debut of the J.W. Automotive Gulf sponsored Porsches and it was a complete triumph finishing 1st and 2nd. This particular 917 completed the race with no major problems and won by a margin of forty-six laps, a record that was intact for seventeen years.
The owner of 917-015, Bruce Canepa of Scotts Valley, Ca, is passionate about all things automotive and is pleased to share this passion with other like-minded enthusiasts by entering his Porsche in the Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Boys Republic, 1907 Boys Republic Drive, Chino Hills, CA.
Parking is free and admission is $10.00 with children under 12 free.
For those wishing to enter the car show, please visit the website for registration.
For more information: www.stevemcqueencarshow.com
KISS autographed a signature line of MINI Clubman cars, and they were auctioned off to raise funds for a childrens charity.. very damn cool. One was just stolen from it's new owner, very damn uncool. Be on the look out for this one
HARRISON NY — A $5,000 reward is being offered after a one-of-a-kind KISS car was stolen from a driveway in Harrison.
The Mini-Cooper hatchback, autographed by the 1970s shock rockers and designed with the band's logo and other blue/teal Kiss artwork, was originally purchased at an auction benefiting the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (or Unicef) . It was stolen Friday between midnight and 6 a.m.
The reward is for information leading to an arrest and conviction and/or recovery of the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to call Harrison police at 914-967-5110 . All calls will remain confidential.
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/new-york-new-england/220452-kiss-mini-stolen.html
Via http://www.norcalminis.com/
Metal Of Honor... duece made of donated new parts to assemble an homage to the US military that have been awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor, and signed by 46 living recipients
Thanks to Chuck Caswell, Emperor until he retires... he says after retirement he'll be a sultan (I could be mistaken, he may have said maharajah)
Soldier Ride is happening on March 24 2012 here in San Diego, your chance to ride with wounded soldiers as they get the message out about their recovery from Iraq / Afghanistan damage
Soldier Ride is a WWP initiative that provides rehabilitative cycling opportunities across the country to help wounded warriors restore their physical and emotional well-being. It’s also a wonderful opportunity for the public to participate in a cycling event that honors the men and women of our military who sacrificed so much. Soldier Ride offers the public a chance to ride alongside as our warriors promote their positive message of recovery. The event raises funds for WWP programs and initiatives that ensure this generation of wounded warriors is the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded warriors in our nation’s history.
this is a fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Project, registration is $50, then you have to raise $125
Registration Information for Riders:
Registration fee: $50
It is each rider's responsibility to raise $125 in donations by April 24.
Note: the credit card provided at registration will only be charged the balance due if we have not received $125 in donations by April 24.
Registration Includes:
Registration for Soldier Ride
Your own fundraising website
WWP's 2011 Soldier Ride National Tour T-shirt
For the rest of the info: http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1000465
Registration Information for Riders:
Registration fee: $50
It is each rider's responsibility to raise $125 in donations by April 24.
Note: the credit card provided at registration will only be charged the balance due if we have not received $125 in donations by April 24.
Registration Includes:
Registration for Soldier Ride
Your own fundraising website
WWP's 2011 Soldier Ride National Tour T-shirt
For the rest of the info: http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1000465
Saddletramps MC blood drive at San Diego Harley, Kearney Mesa, to get blood donations for the Red Cross Blood Bank
11/19/2011 -
Come down to San Diego Harley-Davidson & give blood! Then enjoy our complimentary bbq and enjoy our live band, Ideas. Bring your friends & family! 5600 Kearny Mesa Rd. 92111. To make an appointment please visit: http://www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation-sponsor?field_sponsor_code_value=saddletramps
This isn't to get blood for the club, it's because when the club was in need last year, the Red Cross was there for them.
What happened?
Four bikers died in a brutal accident, five others were hospitalized. Those who lived have now lost their friends, and those who died left behind kids, brothers and sisters, parents and friends. They were members of the Saddle Tramps Motorcycle Club. It was the clubs 10th anniversary ride.
The club members were riding about 80 miles East of San Diego when a Gold Honda Accord came up from behind them and tried to pass them . Another car was in the oncoming lane, the driver tried to avoid the Honda by swerving off to his right, he lost control when overcorrecting when he hit the shoulder on his side of the road and crashed with the group of motorcycles. The driver of the Accord fled the scene, and were never found
http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/11/person-in-gold-colored-honda-fled-scene.html
http://www.sandiegoharley.com/event_detail.asp?event=503292
If you recall Rocky Jones and the Silvercup Rocket from the 1950's space opera and tv show, you may want to donate to, or visit, the restoration of the rocket, at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=283269640527
For more info http://www.duntemann.com/june2007.htm about halfway down the page
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