![]() 01/18/2014 at 01:26 • Filed to: None | ![]() | ![]() |
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I just found out that local auto dealer legend (through and through car guy as well) Ron Tonkin passed way at 82 years old. I'd say Ron is the man who helped bring beautiful cars to the Northwest, and his personal life was extraordinary as well.
I hope plenty of folks show up for the Cars&Coffee meet tomorrow morning.
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Having just taken a visit to Ron Tonkin GT, it seems sad that he passed. RIP. He also owned an awesome 599 GTO.
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Also, I guess I'll see you at C&C. (If you're going to the Tigard one, not the Cascade one)
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There's more than one C&C in Portland?
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Just behind the Starbucks at the Carman Drive exit off of I-5
15350 Southwest Sequoia Parkway
Portland, OR 97224
Every Saturday at 8:30AM
This C&C is more Eurpean cars and is mostly Porsches, BMWs, Audis and Ferraris. The Cascade (airport) one is more JDM.
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Ok good to know. The Sequoia one is the one I've been planning on going to. but good to know the start time and I'm more into the European cars. Hopefully I'll see you there in a few months.
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I'm always there! Most people have only heard of the Cascade one since it's bigger and more publicized. Also, the Jalopnik/Oppo PNW meetup will be there. Audiforlife and I have yet to plan it though.
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You guys are planning an Jaloppo PNW thing at the Cascade one? Well regardless, I'd love to come.
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We're doing it at the Sequoia one.
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tight
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It was a pretty turnout today. The blue 240z, 991 and the Noble M12 I really liked. Also, Corvette salad shooter wheels look good on E36 BMWs.
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I was there. Pictures should be up later.
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Awesome, I'm looking forward to the photos. I don't think we've met yet, I was the fat bloke with the greaser haircut, haha.
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I was one of the kids with the tripods. Will you be going to the movie thing next week?
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I didn't know that was happening. I don't venture up to Portland for much else besides work, since I live in Salem.