Thread: *** Holbert Car, The Journey Begins ***

Thanks again to all that helped in making Dwayne's trip a success! Disassembly has begun and so will a new thread.

Quote: Originally Posted by Leslie 928 S2 What an awesome trip you had Dwayne, I am SO JEALOUS!! Why don't you tell us all more about the details of your trip and your arrival? Who else did you meet, what other things did you see on the way, etc.? Like, were you accosted by any strangers at any of your gas stops curious about that incredible wreck? And who else was there to greet you at the end? A trip across the country towing that baby...

Quote: Originally Posted by linderpat How about an OCIC in 2012 at the Salt Flat, with the anniversary run of the Holbert Car being the focal point? What better way to bring everyone out for a truly unique and historic shark event! That's a VERY cool idea Ed!

I'm thinking a movie, Chitty chitty bang bang-like. (Love bug, etc). World record bonneville speed run, IMSA pace car, high school autoshop centerpiece, never even regestered, smuggled/driven over the sierras from Reno, in the winter, illegally, then registered, built into a race car. Then, pro races on TV, (hit by derek bell, 928GT owner), Car shows, club races, CRASH, tear down, build up agaisnt all odds, back to Bonneville for a...

Naomi - We met just briefly at Sharktoberfest. I know what it is like to be apart from a loved when they are doing good deeds. Though they are missed in the end their efforts enrich many. Thanks for your patience and being a part of the history of the Holbert car. Welcome to the Shark Tank. Do be a stranger.

What an awesome story! That's some place you've got there Ed. I can't wait for the first GTG. Do you have any tentative dates in mind yet? Dwayne, I'm really sorry I missed you, but it looks like your detour to the Holbert dealership was well worth it and gave the trip a whole new side story. Very cool. If you head out this way again anytime soon, drop me a PM, I'd love to get together and buy you a TALL drink.

Quote: Originally Posted by G Man Hi Naomi. Welcome. I was stopped by your house a few weeks ago on my way to LA to have a short visit with Dwayne. I was hoping to meet his better half but I guess you weren't around when I was there. Maybe next tim I pass through. Hi Jim, thanks for the welcome and Im sorry I missed you! Yes, defnitely..next time you pass through would be wonderful to meet you!

Actually when finished take it back to Holbert and ask the guys to SIGN the car..... great provenance and verification of authenticity !

Quote: Originally Posted by Mrs Dwayne " Once again THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this all happen and a special thanks to "Mrs.Dwayne", Naomi, for understanding and donating her time with her husband so he could do this great gesture for me. Thank You Ed for watching out for my husband and keeping track of him on this trip. I heard a rumor that you also sent back a surprise for me and Im looking forward to...

let me know if those images are ok ED...i think i scanned them to a PDF document also. They look good enough to read and print on here it seems. I dont know where i picked up the manaul. Just one of those late night bidding things on Ebay many years ago...Hmmm, this is pretty rare I imagine. I dont think it is even on Jim Morhouses CDs !