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December 2015

On Dec. 6th, which started out cold and overcast and turned into a beautiful warm day, approximately 20 FOG members partici-pated in a joint drive coordinated between the Northeast Jackson-ville and the Central Orlando regions. Both groups had about an hour and half drive and met at the Old Spanish Sugar Mill locat-ed inside beautiful De Leon Springs State Park for a late break-fast. We parked under huge 200+ year old Live Oaks covered with moss and ferns. Each table at the Sugar Mill is equipped with a griddle. We ordered pitchers of homemade pancake batter and cooked our own pancakes adding plenty of toppings.

Photos by Alan Winer & Karim Rahemtulla

Drive to DeLeon Springs State Parkby Alan Winer

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FOG Officers & Contacts

Past Presidents of FOGFrank Hood: 2011 - 2013Mike Davis: 2010 – 2011John Reker: 2007 – 2010Kirk Stowers: 2003 – 2007Rich Williams: 1993 - 2003

Alan Winer, Trustee (2015)President and Membership Chairalanwiner@356FOG.com8311 C.R. 208Saint Augustine, FL 32092

Pete Bartelli, Trustee (2016)Vice-President & Event Chairpeterbartelli@hotmail.com

Lee Payne, Trustee (2016)Treasurerleempayne@cfl.rr.com

John RekerSecretary & Insurance Chairjreker@cfl.rr.com1660 Joeline CourtWinter Park, FL 32789

Speedster Jack Kasmer, Trustee (2015) Email Coordinator 356Fog@comcast.net

Sharon Cobb, Trustee (2015)sacobb75@gmail.com

The FOGLight is the official publication of the Porsche 356 Florida Owners Group (FOG). It is published in even-numbered months. Send articles, photos and suggestions to: Janis Croft, Webmaster / FOGlight Editor at jlcfog@gmail.com

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New Members and Corrections to DirectoryWelcome our new members: Joining from Grafton MA, Jim and Nancy Padula drive a 1959 Convertible D. They can be contacted at 508-839-6884.

William and Ellen Lemoine reside in Port Charlotte and own a 1964 C Sunroof Coupe They can be reached at 941-625-1802.

Douglas Bok has a 1962 T6 B Coupe, an original Florida car. He resides in Hudson, FL and can be contacted at 860-543-4298.

Corrections to last issue’s “Corrections to Members Directory”

Robert Gilbert’s new phone number is 603-569-9296.

Steve Hoffman’s phone number did not change and is 321-631-9955.

If you did not get the Members Direc-tory via email, contact Alan Winer at alanwiner@356FOG.com.

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Presidentʼs PerspectiveFriends Among Friends

by Alan Winer

Now it’s a known fact that I work alone in my shop except for times when another body is needed for assistance. And while I’m not a proponent of imaginary friends, I must admit I am often accompanied by two elusive characters—Murphy (last name is Law) and Occam (last name is Razor). A brief bio of each is as follows:

Murphy Law—Murphy’s law is an adage or epigram that is typically stated as: Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.Occam’s Razor—is a problem-solving principle devised by William of Ockham (c. 1287–1347). It states that among competing hypotheses, the one with the fewest assumptions should be selected.

It seems as if most of my shop projects are surreptitiously controlled by these characters.

Case in point: Heading to the Southern Drive and I thought it would be a good idea to increase the dismal display of light emanating from the 6 volt headlights. Grounds and connections all checked and H4 bulbs with Leoni’s relay, not really doing it. Occam obviously suggests I get brighter lights. So an order is placed for Jeffery Feldman’s super bright headlights.

The lights arrive. A simple task, just changing sealed beams. Started about 9 AM. Off come the trim rings, out comes the headlight assembly and of course with Murphy’s assistance, the electrical connector is broken. Simple solution per Occam, just change it. Found a spare connector but the bullet connectors are frozen into the original one: pull, tug, spray, wait, pull; frozen solid. OK, simply cut the wire close and solder on new bullet connectors. Ok, but realized I didn’t have any more bullets after I cut the wire, Murphy again. OK, Occam suggests find old wires, unsolder the bullets and re-solder them onto the existing wires. No need to mention removing the retaining springs; one of which took a direct line towards my eye and another shot across the workbench and lodged itself in a crevice between parts cabinets. Bulbs installed, assembly back in car and trim rings on. Now just need to adjust the left headlight which always seemed to illuminate the on coming lane.

One adjusting screw was acting particularly strange and the headlight did not respond to turning the screw. During the time I decided to give the adjust-ing screw one more turn and having the thought that this was not a good idea, the neuron speed was not quick enough to stop the action—SNAP! The adjust-er went limp. The spot weld holding the clip to the assembly broke off. CRAP!

Simplest solution from Occam, of course, just use another headlight assembly from my spare parts. I had six assemblies, none of them matched the adjust-ing screw pattern or were for the correct year.

OK, so glass bead the area to be repaired, weld the clip back on and now to repaint. Fortunately, I had a very old can of the correct paint and I shook that

rattle can so well, I could have been in a Mariachi Band. But of course the nozzle was clogged so into the little jar of solvent it went and 30 minutes later the paint can came to life. Let the paint dry overnight and the next morning, twenty-four hours later, the headlight assembly was installed and adjusted.

Later that evening, I spoke to a 356 friend who was interested in my installation of these new super bright headlights. “How are the new headlights?” he asked. I responded, “Great, they are white and bright and light up the road like a Lexus.” “How’d the install go?” he asked. “Piece of cake I responded, nothing to it!”

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Driving Contest UpdateBy Dennis Brunotte

The 2015 edition of our FOG Drive Those Cars Contest is winding down, and this year’s participants will be submitting their final mileages for the year at about the time we receive the December FOGlight from Janis. As in years past, the top ten performers will be recognized at The Gathering of the 356 Faithful to be held at The Mission Inn in January, and the final tally for each driver will be posted then.

It necessitated a last minute “plea” to our membership for miles not yet reported so as to top our 2014 accumulated miles, and several of our faithful came through like champions to accomplish just that. With no East Coast Holiday or West Coast Holiday scheduled this year our cross country opportunities were limited, but ten or twelve of our members struck out for distant destinations anyway and helped our cause dramatically. I offer a special Thank You to those adventurers.

With over 40 participants reporting regularly, my spreadsheet was as extensive as it’s been in my three years at the helm. John Reker, our Contest founder, promised me that day would come, and with his special last minute help, it surely did. I offer a special Thank You to John as well. Listed below are what have become some of my favorite folks – this year’s marvelous group of contestants.

PORSCHE SWAP MEET PLANNED

Free Event. Come and bring your items for sale (literature, books, parts, etc.)Meet others with same interest and see our shop !!

Please Note: Need a head count if you’re selling items. Notify garyr356@aol.com

WHEN: Saturday, January 9thTIME: 9 am to about 1 pm

WHERE: GERMAN AUTO WORLD2165 W. Atlantic Ave.

Delray Beach, FL 33445WWW. GERMANAUTOWORLD.COM

DIRECTIONS: Rt. #95 N/S. Exit at Atlantic Ave. Go West and cross Congress Ave. Look Right (close by)

Shop #: 561-445-2820 Gary’s Cell #: 561-633-5901

Jack Kasmer Alan Winer Steve ClarkScooter Gabel Dan Bird Ivan GyoriBill Cooper Randy Gananathan Dennis FrickJim Bruton Russ Hibbard Jerry HoldernessGeorge Dunn Dick Weiss Karen WalkerGlenn Getchell Paul Raben Bob ToneBuster Venable Steve Bamdas Craig RennickSusan Remillard Alex Dearborn Jim SpearsCurt Dansby Arnold Greene Bob RossJohn Reker Dennis Brunotte Bob SchmittGlenn Long Dave DeRossett John BolesJohn Lovejoy Denny Zamler Mark HebbSharon Cobb Christophe Brehme Jamie CielewichVolker Schneemann Chip Reichhart

And then we ask, “Who won?” and the answer is, “We all did!” Owning and driving these classic 356s is victory in itself. I surely had fun in mine, and I’m betting you did, too. On Sunday December 20 please note the current odometer reading on your car(s) and please join us for our 2016 Porsche 356 Drive Those Cars Contest.

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Space Coast Region PCA/Florida Owners Group 2015 Oktoberfest Event October 17, 2015

by Lee Payne

I have never been a very competitive person in general. Even in business I am sure I would have made a lot more money if I had engendered more of that cut-throat drive. I played all of the normal sports as a kid, but mostly enjoyed surfing. In high school and college I played a little golf and handball, and even kept up with racquetball late into my forties. I never liked to lose, but I wasn’t really driven to compete that much. Kathy gets upset with me because I don’t much enjoy card games, board games, video games or similar social type competitive activities.

So it may seem out of character that I really wanted to win the Kirk Stowers Trophy this year at the annual Space Coast Region PCA Oktoberfest event in which FOG participates.Kirk was as important to Space Coast Region as he was to FOG, and that, coupled with the fact that his wife Rosemary presents the trophy–and that I probably own the only car I ever will that could compete for it–made this the year. If it didn’t happen this year, it probably never would. I wanted my name engraved on Kirk’s trophy to forever tie me to his memory. He got me back into a hobby I had forgotten how much I enjoyed and taught me a lot about our cars. And, he was a friend.

As usual, Space Coast put on a crackin’ event with a fantas-tic turnout. They even had their recommended dent repair guy taking dents out of the hood of a 911–scary to watch. At Oktoberfest, all of the PCA cars are actually judged and awards presented in numerous categories of 911s, 912s,

914s, 924s, 944s, Cayman’s, Cayenne’s, etc. For the 356s, there are three Peoples’ Choice awards with first place being the Kirk Stowers trophy. Everyone in attendance who is registered for the event gets to vote on the 356s. And there were some beautiful 356s, including Coupes, Cabs, a Speed-ster, and a 1955 Continental Coupe.

After a wonderful lunch of brats and kraut with all the fixin’s, the awards took place. I won’t list them all here, but you can see a complete set of pictures and award presen-tations at https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOK33x-P5dlCB70O3w22XRbvieoB43Enj-Vmn3rW6JOiSs_iijlJg-W4QlFcFFTts3Q? For the 356 group, George Dunn took third place with his beautiful Irish Green Cab; John Reker took second with his award-winning Cab; and hallelujah brother, I won with my Aetna Blue Roadster! What a fun, laid-back event. Tune in again next year for the 2016 Space Coast Region PCA Oktoberfest event, where everything won’t be about me!

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Goodbye to a Special Porsche FriendShepperson Prescott Adkins, 1925-2015

By Bob Bailey

Porsche lost a great friend when legend Shep Adkins died this past August at the age of 90 at his home in Morro Bay, California. I was 14 years old when I met Shep in 1957 when he visited FoCastle Farms, our family farm in Burnt Hills, N.Y., for a week-end stay with his 356 Super Coupe. My father was an avid sports car enthusiast and was driving a Jaguar XK-120 at the time. Once my father drove Shep’s Porsche, our lives changed forever.

as Shep and I have stayed in contact and remained Porsche friends for 58 years.

The die was cast, my father sold the Jaguar and purchased a new 1957 356 normal coupe. We joined the Hudson-Champlain Region of the Porsche Club of America and I have been a PCA member for 58 years. In 1961 I purchased a brand new S-90 Roadster at the age of 18. I was deter-mined to start racing but at that time you had to be 21 to race in the US so I went across the border and raced in Canada. Thus began my fifteen year career racing Porsches. I always raced Porsches; after the S-90, I had a 1962 356 2-liter Carrera GT which I raced in C-production with my good friend Bruce Jennings; and raced the car in the Sebring 12 hours with John Kelly co-driving with me for a 1st in Sports. During this same period, I started my business B&B Motors selling Porsche accessories and racing safety equipment. We distributed Bursch tuned exhausts, Koko floor mats, sway bars & roll bars. When DuPont developed Nomex flame resistant fabric, B&B was one of the first companies to manufacture racing suits. At that time we supplied Goodyear Racing with all their driving uniforms. When I raced my factory 911 lightweight in the Trans-Am series in 1967 thru 1969, I became good friends with Mark Donohue and subse-quently we became business partners and formed Racemark International.

I met my wife Ginger in 1968 when she was at Skidmore College in Saratoga, N.Y. and brought her 356 Cabriolet to my race shop for repair. Quite extraordinary, how that 1957 week-end meeting with Shepperson Prescott Adkins at the age of 14, set in motion a chain of life events all centered on Porsche—my racing career, my business, my marriage of 43 years and a friendship of 58 years. Thank you Shep and God Speed!

The 2016 PORSCHE 356 Florida Owners Group Gathering of the Faithful (GOF)

Mission Inn at Howey-in-the-Hills, FloridaJanuary 22-24, 2016

Go to the 2016 GOF page on the FOG website for more details and to register! http://www.356fog.com/gof2016.html

Registration/Admin questions: Contact Registrars John & Jan Reker JReker@cfl.rr.com or 407-629-0248.

Overall Event Questions:Contact Event Chair Pete Bartelli

peterbartelli@hotmail.com or cell 941-726-0220

A South African native, trained as an engineer, Shep became interested in automobiles at an early age, having seen the Type C 16 Cylinder Auto Union Car race in the South African Grand Prix in Cape Town in 1936. In South Africa, Shep raced Manx Norton motorcycles and rode the Isle of Man on a long-stroke Sunbeam. He came to the US in the mid-fifties and after settling in the Boston area, formed the Northeast Region of PCA. Next move to Akron, Ohio, in 1959, and sure enough, an Akron Region of PCA was born. PCA Member number 15, Adkins is credited with founding eight early Porsche Club Regions. As an owner of 36 Porsche vehicles over the years, Adkins exemplifies the marque’s truth:“Porsches are appealing because they attract wonderful people who become longtime friends.” I can attest to that,

Photo of Shep taken about ten years ago at Laguna Seca.

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The Anatomy of a Scamby Lee Payne

As we all know, scams come in many different colors. Why, just the other day a Nigerian princess wanted to give me half her fortune if I would help her get it out of the country before her husband, a very powerful man, discovered her decep-tion. I went back and said send me a picture of you naked and we’ll talk. Never heard another word.

Usually, you can pick up on these things quickly. Take the latest car scam that piqued my interest. Since I recently sold my Roadster, I have been looking for a driver. I know that shocks everyone. Frank Hood told me I better buy a driver, as he is tired of seeing me at all the events without a 356. Not as tired as I am.

I was searching online for 356s for sale, and came up with a 1965 356 SC Coupe on Hemmings for $35,100 in Massa-chusetts. It was a private seller, with many very detailed pictures and a great write-up. I immediately sent the site to Buster Venable and asked his opinion. He said it was either gone or a scam. That was my take as well, and we let it drop.

A week or so later, the exact car appeared on a website in Chattanooga, TN with the same price, the same pictures, and the same write-up. But it was at a dealership called M&M Imports at 720 Airport Road in Chattanooga. They had an inventory of many high-end exotics as well, and showed a beautiful large dealership, with a spacious sitting area in the lobby. Again, Buster and I both agreed it was a scam but we thought we would at least do some due diligence. We both called the number on the website. It was discon-nected. Buster found another number on the site that no one answered but you could leave a message for a gentleman who sounded decidedly British. Buster left a message asking various questions about the car. He never heard back from anyone at the dealership. I emailed them at the email address on the website, and got this response:

Hi, My name is Julian, I am the Sales Manger here at M & M Imports in Chattanooga. Thank you for your e-mail regarding our 1965 Porsche 356SC. We are happy to let you know that it is still available for $35,100. The car is in perfect condition, mechanical-ly, as well as aesthetically, with no accident damage nor any other problems. It currently has 90,094 miles and it comes with a clean title. The vehicle is located at our lot in Chattanooga, TN. If you can’t find it on our website, please contact us for pictures and details. I hope to hear from you soon.

Now before you say, “What an idiot”, let me explain why I thought the car might not have sold–it was in my opinion,

freakin’ butt ugly. It was Togo Brown, which is bad enough (you know what that would look like in the snow), but it also had a red interior (who would do that!). I know the price was great but it would need a paint job and quick. There was great detail provided on the rebuilt engine, new chrome, matching numbers–even the wheels..........it actually had pictures of the Certificate of Authenticity and of the corre-sponding numbers on the car. Yeah, I know the price was less than half what it should go for, but dude, it was ugly. If the guy couldn’t sell it in Massachusetts, maybe he sent it to a dealer he knew in Tennessee to sell where perhaps people weren’t so discerning.

I called the good number again and left a message, saying I was very interested in the car, it was the exact driver I was looking for, please call me back, blah, blah, blah. “Julian” did call. He had a very broken accent of some sort–decidedly NOT British. This was Wednesday night, December 2nd. I asked him if the title was clear and he said it was. I asked him if he had driven the car; he said he had and it drove wonder-fully. I told him I wanted the car, could I send him a deposit. He said “No–it was first come, first served”–they had other people interested. I told him I could be there by Friday noon.He said that would be fine, he doubted anyone would buy it before then. I asked if a Region’s Bank Cashier’s Check would be acceptable. He said yes, they do business with Region’s all of the time.

Now, before you say, “What an idiot”, let me explain why I went to Chattanooga to buy a car I figured wasn’t there or was not as represented, or some other BS. There were four basic reasons. First, I really wanted to see how this played out. Second, we have friends in Waynesville, NC on the way, with whom we could stay and visit with up and back. Third, we have property in Waynesville that we haven’t checked on in over two years. And fourth, Coupe, our 80-pound mutt has never been on a road-trip with us before. This would be a great opportunity to see how he did.

So, Thursday morning, we are up early, to the bank when it opened for a check and on the road. Coupe discovered early on that sticking your nose out of the window at 75 mph, isn’t the same as at 35 mph. Who knew a dog’s nostrils could turn inside out? I left a message for “Julian” that we were on the road with the check and to let me know if anything changes. No response.

We stayed with our friend Thursday night and left for Chatta-nooga promptly at 8:00AM Friday morning. I called “Julian”

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at 8:15AM to tell him we were on our way. No response. It was about a three-hour drive. We loaded the M&M Imports address in the GPS and followed it to the site. Only the address 720 Airport Road did not exist. Surprise! There was a 700 Airport Road and across the street was a 713 Airport Road. It was a towing yard, and beside it was a huge vacant lot. All other numbers were in the 800s.

Now indeed, there were quite a few vehicles sitting around the lot, even BMWs, etc., but they were older models and not in the greatest of shape. Again, I told Kathy to lock the doors and reminded her where the gun was. I walked around the side of the building to an office door near an “Open” sign displayed in the window. Shockingly it was locked. But there were two names and phone numbers posted, with the names “Manny” and “James”. I called “James” first, but he didn’t answer, and his mailbox was full. Then I called “Manny”. He didn’t answer either, but I could leave a message. I gave him a synopsis of my situation not expecting a return call, and prepared to drive the 800 miles back to Florida.

But hallelujah brother, the phone rang and “Manny” was on the other end. I asked him if he knew of an M&M Imports. He said yes, that he used to own it, but shut it down six or seven years ago and opened up Airport Auto Brokers. I told him then someone was using his old business name and website to scam potential buyers. He said he never had a website. He said he had received another call not long before about M&M Imports and he told them the same thing. It was obvious “Manny” was a local and had neither a British accent nor any other one unless “country” is an accent. Dead end. We headed home.

While we were on the trip, Buster said the Hemmings ad was taken down. When we got home and now you can say, “What an idiot”, let me further explain that “Julian” had sent me an email on Thursday, when we were about half way to Waynesville, NC saying sorry the car was sold. I found it on my computer, and then on my cell phone, even though I checked my cell phone off and on. It may have been backdat-ed or I missed it on the road. But I’m glad we continued on. I am going to expose this scam everywhere possible. I have been in contact with Hemmings’ fraud department, and the Better Business Bureau of Chattanooga. Hemmings was able to get the site suspended for one day, but then it was up again showing only one car in inventory.

M & M ImportsThis newsletter will help spread the word. Talk it up. I know of many people who have bought cars sight unseen by wiring money or sending a check to a seller for the car to be picked up later. Not so sure that is a good idea anymore. My motto is now, “If it’s too good to be true, have some fun with it.”

Now, before you again say, “What an idiot”, let me explain what happened next. I went into a couple of businesses to see if they knew of an M&M Imports. The one across the street did not. But at 713 Airport Road, the towing compa-ny, there were a couple of dingy looking trailers and a shack with an “Office” sign on the side. There were many wrecked vehicles dotting the area. I told Kathy to lock the doors and reminded her where the gun was. I slowly pulled the plywood door with a swinging padlock open and stepped into a stale tobacco stench you wouldn’t believe. Through the tears in my eyes, I saw this gentleman sitting at a desk of clutter that matched the rest of the room. I choked out, “Hi, I’m looking for an M&M Imports. Have you ever heard of them?” “Sure”, he said, “They used to be right here at this location, but they moved some time ago.” I proceeded to tell him I had been scammed and asked him if he knew where they were now. “Sure”, he said. “They are just over yonder on Shepard Road”, and he proceeded to point and give me directions. He also told me they had changed their name since they moved away to “Airport Auto Brokers”. But he assured me that they were “good people” and he had known them for years. They wouldn’t do anything “like what happened to me.”

After stumbling out of the shack gasping for air, we headed over to the “new” location of what used to be M&M Imports, but was now Airport Auto Brokers.

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Use the MESSAGE BOARDThe message board is an alternative way to post Sale and WTB items that will remain on the board as opposed to having to be renewed every issue. Additionally, this is a great venue for asking technical advice or requesting resource information. In order to prevent spammers, there will be one universal password for easy access. If you want to post or reply, you will also need to personally register following the site instructions. Save your personal password to use for removing your ads and to make future postings.

One of the major benefits of owning a 356 is the opportunity to meet and socialize with a truly marvelous group of people–our fellow 356 owners. Since the long distances in Florida make it difficult for many members to attend statewide events, we have developed a system of local breakfasts and/or driving tours to keep our members in touch with each other.

Central Florida (Orlando area): Breakfast first Saturday of every month. Lunch tours occasionally, but not on a fixed sched-ule. To receive notice/reminders of both the breakfasts and the lunch tours send an email to John Reker at JReker@cfl.rr.com or call at (407) 629-0248.Northeast Florida (Jacksonville area): Get together first Saturday of every month. Location varies. Contact Jim Voss at vossjax@bellsouth.net or at (904) 529-1398.Northwest Florida: Looking for a volunteer to organize local events. Please contact Pete Bartelli at peterbartelli@hotmail.comSoutheast Florida: First Saturday of each month at 9:00 am at Cucina dell’ Arte, 257 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, FL. Phone: 561 655 0770. Indoor and Outdoor seating options. Free parking in front of restaurant. RSVP if attending to Randy Ganan-athan at rdganathan@gmail.com.Southwest Florida (Sarasota area): Last Saturday of each month at 9:00 am at First Watch Restaurant at the Publics Plaza locat-ed on University Parkway, just east of 1-75 (exit 213). This draws FOGies from Naples to Tampa. Contact Bob Ross at (941) 492-5214 or bobross517@gmail.com

Local Events and Tours

FOR SALE 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, Guards Red, excep-tional car formerly owned by Mike Owen, 71,000 miles, 5 speed, AC, all original, paint, leather interior. Hagger-ty Valuation Guide #2 for this car is $51,800. New top & tires. Always maintained and garaged. Full service history, Porsche COA. Rapidly appreciating classic $44,900. Also selling a rear window for T-6 Coupe $ 200

Contact: Joe Veglucci, joeveg356@yahoo.com or call 407- 282-6130.

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FOGlight Editor8311 C.R. 208St. Augustine, FL 32092

FOG Members take home trophies at the 2015 Winter Park Concours d’Elegance

2015 Mike Joffe Spirit Award Winners John and Jan Reker. 2nd in 356 Class, David Kenny, Sr. with his ‘64 SC Cabriolet.