Rest in power, Ron Tonkin

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01/18/2014 at 01:26 • Filed to: None

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http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index…

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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Kinja'd!!! twinturbobmw > Rattleface Blouses
01/18/2014 at 01:38

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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.


Kinja'd!!! twinturbobmw > Rattleface Blouses
01/18/2014 at 01:39

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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)


Kinja'd!!! stuttgartobsessed > twinturbobmw
01/18/2014 at 01:46

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There's more than one C&C in Portland?


Kinja'd!!! twinturbobmw > stuttgartobsessed
01/18/2014 at 01:49

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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.


Kinja'd!!! stuttgartobsessed > twinturbobmw
01/18/2014 at 01:51

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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.


Kinja'd!!! twinturbobmw > stuttgartobsessed
01/18/2014 at 01:54

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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.


Kinja'd!!! stuttgartobsessed > twinturbobmw
01/18/2014 at 01:59

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You guys are planning an Jaloppo PNW thing at the Cascade one? Well regardless, I'd love to come.


Kinja'd!!! twinturbobmw > stuttgartobsessed
01/18/2014 at 02:01

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We're doing it at the Sequoia one.


Kinja'd!!! stuttgartobsessed > twinturbobmw
01/18/2014 at 02:09

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tight


Kinja'd!!! Rattleface Blouses > twinturbobmw
01/18/2014 at 13:23

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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.


Kinja'd!!! twinturbobmw > Rattleface Blouses
01/18/2014 at 14:45

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I was there. Pictures should be up later.


Kinja'd!!! Rattleface Blouses > twinturbobmw
01/18/2014 at 14:51

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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.


Kinja'd!!! twinturbobmw > Rattleface Blouses
01/18/2014 at 14:52

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I was one of the kids with the tripods. Will you be going to the movie thing next week?


Kinja'd!!! Rattleface Blouses > twinturbobmw
01/18/2014 at 15:31

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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.