"Jagvar" (Jagvar)
07/07/2014 at 09:16 • Filed to: Cars and Coffee
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"Jagvar" (Jagvar)
07/07/2014 at 09:16 • Filed to: Cars and Coffee | 11
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The secret is out about Cars and Coffee in Great Falls. Seriously, I get there at 6:30 in the morning, and the place is already mobbed with hundreds of people. But if there's an upside to the event's exploding popularity, it's that more cars are showing up than ever before. A few highlights from this weekend's show are below.
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> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 09:17 |
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They see me rollin'...
$kaycog
> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 09:19 |
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I love that stroller! And, of course, the Ford GT. :D
trmoore09
> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 09:20 |
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Man, I'd love to go to this, but it's 4+ hours away.
McMike
> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 09:25 |
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"The secret is out about Cars and Coffee in Great Falls. Seriously, I get there at 6:30 in the morning, and the place is already mobbed with hundreds of people."
Early is right.
I was there at 6:00 last weekend to make sure I got the spot I wanted in the spectator lot.
I missed the spot I wanted by 5 minutes. While I was sitting there pouting in the space I ended up parking in, I couldn't believe the flood of cars that poured in between 6:00-6:30.
The first wave of cool cars start leaving at 7:30 or so. Some of them seriously just come for one cup of coffee, and then they leave.
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Jagvar
> trmoore09
07/07/2014 at 09:29 |
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If you ever do feel like making the trip, the biggest shows of the year are Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend. Those might be worth getting up at 2:00 AM for. ;)
Or better yet, drive out the night before and use hotel points, if you've got 'em.
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> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 09:29 |
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All variations of surprise faces.
123fasd
> McMike
07/07/2014 at 09:38 |
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Yeah, it's pretty amazing (and kinda painful) how early you need to get there to get good parking. I've managed to get spots in the main lot the last few weekends getting there about 6:10, but it fills up quickly.
It's also absolutely mind blowing the cars that show up and number of people. No one I have described it to really believe me and when they show up they're like :O despite my warnings...
For example, that wasn't the only ford GT there, there are normally a couple of f430s, there are so many unique Porsches and Corvettes they all blur together (like literally 40+), there were two bentley/rr corniche/continental convertibles, a seemingly endless number of either completely custom vehicles (ie the Moal) or custom hot rods, it's difficult to appreciate everything that's there. Most of the cars need little placards made up explaining what they are/their history... the stories are great when you do get them!
HiredDriver
> McMike
07/07/2014 at 09:42 |
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It's because they see the same shit there every Saturday morning and it gets old quick. Last I attended GF C&C was summer 2013. Maybe it's time I give it another shot.
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trmoore09
> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 09:45 |
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Yea, I'm not sure how leaving at 2am would end up for me. lol. I would just consider getting a hotel nearby. I don't do well at 6am, much less 2am.
Mosqvich
> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 09:50 |
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they're all great, but I really think the Fiat is truly cool.
thebigbossyboss
> trmoore09
07/07/2014 at 09:54 |
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Honestly take it from someone who was on the road at 4am one day to drive to Vermont. Early morninng driving is the best kind of driving.
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trmoore09
> thebigbossyboss
07/07/2014 at 09:55 |
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I'm sure the driving part is super chill and peaceful. It's the getting up part I'm worried about.
Vicente Esteve
> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 10:13 |
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I have always wanted to attend one of these events. Sadly, NO ONE in Mexico does them, and most car related groups hang out at night in sketchy parts of town. Oh, and they are all riced out Sparks or Beetles. When I'm old enough I will go to the US just to attend one on my own.
Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 10:35 |
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Son?
efme
> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 10:37 |
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hyundai hai!
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efme
> McMike
07/07/2014 at 10:40 |
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i've never managed to get myself up that early. i roll in at like 730 and take a spot someone else just left :)
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 10:55 |
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Looks like the son from Pawn Stars.
Nibby
> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 11:59 |
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Bethany says hi and she misses you.
Hooker
> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 16:08 |
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Why so far away? That's easily 7 hours from me. Maybe I can make a trip up there sometime. I'm road tripping to Massachusetts the first week in August, anything that weekend?
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Jagvar
> Hooker
07/07/2014 at 16:10 |
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Every Saturday morning, year-round, rain or shine. 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
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Hooker
> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 16:18 |
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I'll make an effort for sure. I am supposed to be leaving here Friday morning and driving straight through to make the most of my trip but I might see if there is a cheap hotel I could crash at that night to see the event. It's quite an event. Also be nice to meet some fellow Jalops.
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Hooker
> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 16:18 |
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And thank you for the information!
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Jagvar
> Hooker
07/07/2014 at 16:34 |
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Keep an eye out for me. :)
S H: now with more letters!
> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 20:03 |
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Same Noble? :)
Can't wait to go again, I should be there first of second week in October. I feel like the spread of the lots makes for a calmer event (not much of a fan of rowdy car shows).
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Jagvar
> S H: now with more letters!
07/07/2014 at 20:04 |
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Definitely the same one. I'd be shocked if there were two gray Nobles that came to Cars and Coffee in Great Falls. ;)
Axial
> Jagvar
07/07/2014 at 21:22 |
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This one! I want this one.!
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Hooker
> Jagvar
07/08/2014 at 09:23 |
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I'll look for the guy with no shoes first! Phaeton's next! I might try to do it on the return trip. Looking at hotel rates in the area now. It's a perfect stopping point.
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Hooker
> Jagvar
07/10/2014 at 16:16 |
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Is that a few generations old Hyundai Sonata tail light?