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First Informal CDN Meeting

davidbdavidbMember
The first "informal" Canadian get together started off with my drive from Montreal to Ottawa to visit Mark Charlton on Saturday. I stopped at his home, met his lovely wife and then we drove to his shop to look at his fine 1971 Pantara #1826. Mark's a super nice guy and has purchased and refurbished a shop full of cool parts. This is going to be one very special, pristine white Pantera.

I had an awesome ride there and back and although I got stopped on the way home by an ugly brown unmarked Crown Victoria, there was no ticket. Turns out they saw me on the way down and thought they'd give me a "warning" on the way back.

Then on Sunday Robert Di Tota dropped by my house. I heard an amazing story of his purschase of #6145 in Montana. We went over some parts he's installing in his nice two tone red and black '74. His new radiator is arriving from PI this week and he should be on the road real soon. Robert and I talked about two or three more Panteras that live near us.

Mark also told me about another Pantera in his neighborhood and few more close by. We should all be ready for a more formal get together with a few more cars in the next month or so. Any owners who live nearby please let us know where you are.

Pantera nuts from NY, NJ, CT, MA, VT and PA who are looking for something fun to do, should know that it's a short ride to Montreal. And there's nothing like summer in this city. Let's try to add a nice Pantera flavour to our well known Jazz Festival, Comedy Festival, Grand Prix and enjoy our many great restaurants and outdoor bars.
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markcharltonmarkcharltonOld enough to know better and still young enough not to care. My '71 Pantera
I must say that David is being very kind. Not about my lovely wife (she really IS lovely...), but I'm not sure I've ever been called "super nice" before! David's ride puts mine to shame, but then he's probably one of only a few who have owned TWO Panteras at once, and his standards are pretty high. It was really fun to watch all my neighbours stop and stare as he rolled down the street, complete with a police escort (coincidence). We had a great visit and I am really looking forward to the next one on his turf. Lots for me to learn from a true expert.

I'm looking forward to meeting our latest local Pantera owner — Jonathan, who is expecting his car in only a few days. We are working on getting everyone together and we'll definitely take some high-quality photos for the PI Magazine.
davidbdavidbMember
Cyboman, it's only 4 or 5 hours to Montreal. I'll meet you half way and give you an personal escort.

As for the nice comments, from my Canuck buddies, I still drool over other guys cars and have so much to learn. It's taken me 20 years to be ready by April 1. And I still haven't made it Vegas or Monterey! Well, maybe Pocono and Monterey this year.
rob6145rob6145Member
Michael rather than going through NYC take the 91n to the 89n and I think you are about 5-5 1/2
hr drive from the greatest summer festival city in the world. Festivals start beginning of June and end around September. Bring a few other panteras down with you impossible to regret. You can't possibly imagine a city with so much life. I'm sure you'll be back over and over. Looking forward to meeting all you pantera guys and gals.
S SnowCat (Guest)
I've been posting this message evereywhere, hoping that someone will bite.

I am exactly 1000 miles from Toronto. Mille Migle anyone?

"Hello Everyone,
This is just an invite to everyone in the community to come up to the Atlantic Nationals this summer being held in Moncton, New Brunswick. I will be there with my 72 Pre-L.
It is a great show, check out their website." http://www.atlanticnationals.com/home.asp
markcharltonmarkcharltonOld enough to know better and still young enough not to care. My '71 Pantera
Mark, I think you've got an excellent Idea there. I really want to take in the Pocono-CSD, but can't this year due to scheduling conflicts. (AAARGH) I am going to make sure that I'm there next year with my car. I hope you issue rain checks! Smiler

Please post some photos in the gallery section so we can all see what we're missing. The photos from previous events make it look outstanding.
markcharltonmarkcharltonOld enough to know better and still young enough not to care. My '71 Pantera
I'm available almost any weekend from June 11th to (including) July 26th, so I toss the ball back at you guys to see what works in your schedule. Either Ottawa and/or Montreal.

On July 26th there's a Ford show at our largest local dealer, and I am planning on disturbing the peace with a little Italian influence. There were lots of Cobras there last year, but no Panteras. There's also an Italian week in June with a few small events. There's a great Blues Festival and much more depending on your tastes and interests. Let me know if you want assistance in planning anything. I'll try to rally the local cat owners if I know a date we could all meet on.
markcharltonmarkcharltonOld enough to know better and still young enough not to care. My '71 Pantera
Dates so far:

June 18th - Italian Week Car parade and show.
http://www.corsoitalia.net/italianweek/2005/program.html

July 24th - July 24, Super Ford Spectacular. Campbell Ford, Ottawa , On. Dave Schyff 613-835-2090

July 7—17th Ottawa Blues Fest.
http://www.ottawa-bluesfest.ca/index-en.html

General Ottawa Tourism Info:
http://www.ottawatourism.ca/english/home.cfm

Let me know if you want more info on anything in specific.
markcharltonmarkcharltonOld enough to know better and still young enough not to care. My '71 Pantera
And an even earlier event on June 4th:

The return of the Exotic Car Parade to the Italian community on Preston Street has again captured exotic car enthusiasts' imaginations!

All cars wishing to participate in the Parade (1130-1300h) are to be on site in the Paddock (the parking lot off Beech Street just east of Preston St.) by 0800h to allow for proper alignment of automobiles.

Following the Parade, we have a "demo" zone set out on Carling Avenue (Between Preston St & Champagne) where we are permitting the automobiles to safely "rev their motors and stretch their legs" a bit. This part is not obligatory, however, it should be fun. Race cars, including an historic F1 car (ex-Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari 312-T), will also participate.

Let me know if anyone wants more info on this.
davidbdavidbMember
They all sound great Mark. Depends on dates that work for everyone. Once we have a date I'll be happy to help organize activities.

Here are some dates for things going on in Montreal.

June 9th to June 12th
Canadian Grand Prix
514-350-0000
http://www.grandprix.ca

June 18th to July 30th 2005
The Montréal Fireworks
514.397.2000
http://www.internationaldesfeuxloto-quebec.com/en/

June 30th 2005 to July 10th 2005
26th Montreal International Jazz Festival
514.871.1881
1.888.515.0515
http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/fijm2005/accueil_en.asp

July 1st 2005
Canada Day Celebration
514.283.2282
1.800.463.6769

July 14th to 24th 2005
Just For Laughs Festival
514. 845.2322
1.888.244.3155
http://www.hahaha.com/

Montreal info: http://www.go-montreal.com/
C corsoitalia (Guest)
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Originally posted by Mark Charlton:
Dates so far:

June 18th - Italian Week Car parade and show.
http://www.corsoitalia.net/italianweek/2005/program.html


Let me know if you want more info on anything in specific.


Mark:

The Exotic & Race Car Parade is sponsored by the business community and is no longer affiliated with the Italian Week festivities in the area as it was for 2003 and 2004. The link to my site is the program for Italian Week. We have not officially been given authorization to promote the Exotic Parade as of yet but if you look at www.corsoitalia.net/ferrari/2005 you'll get the picture as to what's happening this year.
C corsoitalia (Guest)
Frank's Auto Centre has put on a parade of Italian cars for many many years now. Mostly Fiats and Alfas. I didn see a Pantera there last year if I'm not mistaken! They make their way to Parliament Hill and back. Nothing fancy, just a celebration of Italy as part of the festivities for Italian Week.

The Ferrari parade started up in 2003, as part of Italian Week and drew tons of folk from all over the city. It was a REAL BIG HIT! Not so in 2004 when the organizer had to learn the hard way that the "free" and "on the street" bits had to be there for any enthusiasts to benefit. He's putting those elements back into the program for this year. The F1 car is new this year and the thrashing in a more controlled strip on Carling should be a gas...if the times are well known before hand.

Greg Hotte, the event publicist, is supposed to let me know more but he's a busy guy. How'd you find out about the F1 car?
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