"Tom McParland" (tommcparland)
04/13/2014 at 10:45 • Filed to: Because Racecar, Simeone Museum, Photos
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"Tom McParland" (tommcparland)
04/13/2014 at 10:45 • Filed to: Because Racecar, Simeone Museum, Photos | 12
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As a South Jersey gear-head I always felt like I was missing out on cool auto events. We don't get a local Cars and Coffee, and the Philly Auto Show is passed over when it comes to hot debuts and concepts. I've been to a few events at New Jersey Motorsports Park, but I still longed for more. Then a few months ago Jalopnik's Answers of the Day listed !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . At #8 was The Simeone Museum in Philadelphia; all this time I had no idea there was a place dedicated to historical racecars within a short drive!
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Not only does Simeone feature some of the greatest racing cars of all time, twice a month they have "demo days" where they take a few select cars out back, fire them up and run the cars around the lot. Currently Simeone is featuring "The Best of Italy" which is running from 4/12-4/27. This past Saturday I got to visit the museum and get up close and personal with some vintage Ferrari racecars. In addition to the Ferrari demo, there were several awesome Italian sports cars on display loaned to the museum by local owners (my favorite was the Alfa GTV you see in the lead image).
Below you will find a few pictures taken by myself and Mrs. Automatch (the better quality photos were taken by my wife.)
While I knew that some great vintage Italian cars were to be featured, I did not know the local Ferrari club was going to show up.
458 Especial
Apparently there is a dude that likes to act like Richard Hammond and crash the Ferrari club with a 911 Turbo.
I dunno who let the Spyker into the club, but it was a wise choice.
Some BMWs
$kaybait!
The incredible 917, I learned that this Porsche still holds the lap record at Le Mans.
JAAAAAGS
Locally owned 400GT
For most folks, Philadelphia is famous for cheesesteaks and The Declaration of Independence. As Jalops we have a duty to make Philly famous for a different kind of history….why? BECAUSE RACECAR!
This is just the tip of the iceberg of all the amazing racecars on display. For more information go to !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! is a professional car buying consultant, lover of all things automotive and a bit wagon obsessed. You can find more ramblings and plenty of carporn !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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Tom McParland
> Tom McParland
04/13/2014 at 09:41 |
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Also, you can view some bonus images by clicking the Simeone Museum tag .
Brian Silvestro
> Tom McParland
04/13/2014 at 10:48 |
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I need to go there NOW.
twinturbobmw
> Tom McParland
04/13/2014 at 10:49 |
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That has to be the best color for the 250 GTO.
getchapopcorn
> Tom McParland
04/13/2014 at 10:51 |
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$kaycog
> Tom McParland
04/13/2014 at 10:52 |
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What a great display of awesome cars. Going to this museum is now on my bucket list.
Also..........bait taken. Thank you!
Roberto G.
> Tom McParland
04/13/2014 at 10:55 |
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F250LM (Le Mans)... a true rarity!
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Tom McParland
> Roberto G.
04/13/2014 at 10:57 |
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The sound was incredible!
BKRM3
> Tom McParland
04/13/2014 at 11:18 |
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You didn't know about the Simeone museum? I guess you missed this: http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/simeone-museum…
CAcoalminer
> Tom McParland
04/13/2014 at 11:32 |
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I really make a trip to this place.
Your boy, BJR
> Tom McParland
04/13/2014 at 12:05 |
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Did they have a 288 GTO? If they did, I'm going down ASAP
EL_ULY
> Tom McParland
04/14/2014 at 17:13 |
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have fun in Charleston aka the best place ever in forever ever!
Doug DeMuro
> Tom McParland
04/14/2014 at 17:26 |
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Awesome!!!
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Tom McParland
> Doug DeMuro
04/14/2014 at 17:45 |
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Now you have something to look forward to the next time you visit Philly
desertdog5051
> Tom McParland
04/14/2014 at 18:17 |
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That place is on my bucket list. ...And I know people in Philly, too.
SensousLettuce
> Tom McParland
04/15/2014 at 23:14 |
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So I've actually been to the Simeone Museum last summer, my mom used to work with the good doctor back in the day. It's truly a wonderful place, and if I ever retire (let's hope not) I may volunteer there. It's lots of good fun, and though the Ferrari club did not show up on the demo day I was there, I still got to see a 2002tii which was pretty awesome.
campanozzi
> Tom McParland
04/16/2014 at 08:31 |
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sex
SpeedSix
> Tom McParland
04/18/2014 at 01:46 |
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My #1 Dream Car, best in metallic brown.