Peter Brock Day - The Mustang Ranch / January 2011

PANAVIA · #1 (**permalink**) 12-09-2010, 12:56 PM

(EDITED 1-27-11)

2 Days to go !

Greetings, -- this is the well awaited parking update, --

We have made arraignments with Tires Unlimited to use their Back lot as well as ours.

There is plenty of street parking in the back of our building on CIVIC CENTER DRIVE -- INCLUDING THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA PUBLIC PARKING LOT THERE ( Note Signs Please )

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Greetings,

We invite you to ; "Peter Brock Day" -- an Open house event at the Mustang Ranch in Santa Clara CA this January 29th 2011.

Our Open house will run from from 10AM to 4PM, with Peter speaking during "the middle part" -about 12PM to 1:30pm, with questions and an autograph session sometime thereafter.

We are celebrating the 50 Years of significant penmanship towards iconic designs in Automotive history.

Peter will be doing a presentation on The Daytona Coupe , Aerodynamics and 50 years of his design history.

In addition his personal Superformance Coupe (#73) will be here, and on display for all to inspect.

We have a few surprises in store for this event , ( cant wait ) be sure to mark your calendar.

1. Peter Brock Presentation:

-Looping Photo Show (w-captions) of Peter Brock designs.
-Presentation by Peter Brock design history/ design philosophy
-Peter moves to the SPF Coupes and talks about design components/aerodynamics of the car
-Brock talks about engine/mechanicals of the LS7 in his Coupe
-autograph session at table
-special unveiling of a special restoration project.

2. MustangRanchStore.com special parts for mustangs, Cobras, Superformance and other makes will be "soft" launched at that time as well.

3. Autographs will be available from Peter for your personal items, Troy will have a sign up sheet for anything "advanced" or in that department.

4. No Charity donations will be solicited.

5. Light Food and Refreshments will be served, --

Background:

The Mustang Ranch in Santa Clara CA is the oldest constantly running Mustang / Cobra Restoration shop in Northern CA. Established in 1981 and recognized by manufacturers, vendors and customers as the "Go-To" place for your special car.

Our key services include;

Engine Work, Custom Engine Building
Crate Engine installation services
Parts Sales of New, NOS, and restored items
Fuel Injection installation, tuning and support
Fabrication and generation of special parts / systems
Custom and Stock Braking systems
5 Speed , 6 Speed upgrades
Custom Craftsmanship in interiors for restoration or customization
Paint, Bodywork restoration of metal, fibreglass and aluminum
Specialists in : Shelby Cobras, Mustangs, Early Broncos, 63-67 Sting Rays, 67-69 Camaros, Firebirds. Vintage Trucks, etc.

Our Staff of professionals, can help you achieve the car of your dreams, or just get you through the hard parts, so you can enjoy your saturdays again!

The Mustang Ranch
Joe Testa, Steve Wood
1375 El Camino Real
Santa Clara CA
408-247-9005
www.newmustangranch.com

With Best Regards,

Steve and Joe

twobjshelbys · #2 (**permalink**) 12-09-2010, 07:39 PM

Man, making me wish I lived a little closer!

redmt · #3 (**permalink**) 12-09-2010, 08:48 PM

I'm looking forward to it.

289fia_cobra · #4 (**permalink**) 12-12-2010, 07:31 PM

You think he'll sign my Daytona Coupe 1/32nd scale slot car????

I want to be there to meet the man behind the design of that Coupe!

PANAVIA · #5 (**permalink**) 12-13-2010, 03:28 PM

Peter is pretty cool about that stuff. -- I am sure we can find a pentel sharpie.

Riverside racer · #6 (**permalink**) 12-13-2010, 06:04 PM

Ask Peter to tell you the story of the first car breaking the sound barrier. He was there.
I can put pressure on Lance to get the Black Fia up to you if you are interested.
No promises but If it arrives in time I can ask
Ross

Greg tripp · #7 (**permalink**) 12-14-2010, 04:00 PM

I was lucky enough to spend some time with him and he is a great man! here he autographed a mural I bought at the historic races. Daytonas ready to win world championship at sebring. The #14 Daytona is CSX2601...The winning car!

PANAVIA · #8 (**permalink**) 12-16-2010, 08:55 AM

I have been emailing back and forth with Peter and Gayle, and they are looking forward to it! --

Peter is a class act, - i am impressed, and that is hard to do.

Cant wait ! --

Steve

Got the Bug · #9 (**permalink**) 12-16-2010, 09:16 PM

Steve,

Planning in advance...what time do you think the event will kick off?

PANAVIA · #10 (**permalink**) 01-05-2011, 07:55 PM

Kick off is at about 10AM, with a soft start. -- the main presentation should be at 12 noon lets say with peter reviewing the coupe in the showroom.

we will be doing some question and answer time before then, and autographs will be available.

Peter ( and I ) ask that autographs be for your personal use only, and not for sale ( resale)

we will not be trying to connect any charity to the event, this is just people who want to learn about cars and check out the mustang ranch event!

I found a great article on peter, --

http://www.coachbuilt.com/des/b/brock/brock.htm

I spoke with Peter and Gayle , and they sound exited and (VERY ) exited about the restoration project we will be unveiling with peter there, that he has been very helpful and supportive of thus far.

CANT WAIT @@!!!!

The event will happen , Rain or shine, -- if you want to bring your collector car , you are welcome to, however we are not sure of parking , and as you know the ranch has limited parking.

Thank you to all, I look forward to seeing all of you.

Best Regards,

Steve

4pipes · #11 (**permalink**) 01-06-2011, 12:24 AM

Reread the thread, did I miss the date or has it not been set yet?

redmt · #12 (**permalink**) 01-06-2011, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4pipes

Reread the thread, did I miss the date or has it not been set yet?

Third line, first post. Jan. 29th. It was a little obscure but it was there!

4pipes · #13 (**permalink**) 01-06-2011, 09:10 AM

Thanks. My bad.

Jeff mccabe · #14 (**permalink**) 01-07-2011, 10:51 AM

Steve,
Sounds like a good way for me to catch up with a little Cobra history.
See you their.

Jeff

PANAVIA · #15 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 09:23 PM

January 29th - 10AM to 3PM (bumpity bump)

pics to follow.

PANAVIA · #16 (**permalink**) 01-12-2011, 04:27 PM

Lunch has been reserved -Antonella's Ristorante will be catering the event.- In celebration of the construction of the First Daytona Coupes, there will be Italiano' food for a light lunch!

Steve

PS I updated the www.newmustangranch.com site with a blurb on the event.

Dangerous Doug · #17 (**permalink**) 01-12-2011, 06:42 PM

Is this an RSVP event?

DD

PANAVIA · #18 (**permalink**) 01-13-2011, 03:06 AM

Saturday everyone is welcome, -- no need to RSVP, but it does look like quite a few people are planning on attending.

I look forward to seeing you all there, -- I have also invited some folks from out vendors to come to answer questions!

BJ's Snake · #19 (**permalink**) 01-13-2011, 07:32 PM

Hi guys

Greetings from down under. I am wondering where the Mustang Ranch is in relation to Market Street in SFC. We are in town from 28th Jan to the 1st Feb and would not mind making my way to the Open Day that is if it is open to the public.

Cheers
Brett

Dangerous Doug · #20 (**permalink**) 01-13-2011, 08:24 PM

Brett: Mustang Ranch is near Santa Clara University in San Jose, so it'd be 30-45 minutes drive south from SF down Hwy 101.

DD