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RodKnock 05-13-2013 09:39 AM
Alpine Road, Portola Valley
 
Uh, what is it about this road? I frequent this road on the weekends and the past few weekends I've seen several Cobras and a Daytona Coupe. Anyone local?

Also, there's a small car club that meets every month or so with all sorts of makes and models of cars in the small shopping center off Alpine Road & Highway 280. Anyone know the car club?

289fia_cobra 05-13-2013 01:28 PM
Didn't know that happened there but I can see that being a nice meeting place (but I like Alice's on 84/35 better.) Don't know of any clubs off the top of my head.

4pipes 05-13-2013 01:29 PM
You mean you actually drive your Kirkham? That meet up at Alpine and 280 is advertised in Euro Sunday.

RodKnock 05-13-2013 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 4pipes (Post 1243927)
You mean you actually drive your Kirkham? That meet up at Alpine and 280 is advertised in Euro Sunday.
It's definitely an eclectic collection of cars that meet. The Cobras and Daytona Coupe were just cruising up and down the road on consecutive weekends and were a separate sighting from the Euro Sunday meet.

What? Me drive my Cobra? That's unheard of. Don't start any rumors that aren't true.

tkb289 05-13-2013 08:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 4pipes (Post 1243927)
You mean you actually drive your Kirkham? That meet up at Alpine and 280 is advertised in Euro Sunday.
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1243929)
It's definitely an eclectic collection of cars that meet. The Cobras and Daytona Coupe were just cruising up and down the road on consecutive weekends and were a separate sighting from the Euro Sunday meet.

What? Me drive my Cobra? That's unheard of. Don't start any rumors that aren't true.

It's an occasional meeting spot for Euro Sunday and a informal gathering place for 'locals' ... not sure how often they meet.

Wonder if some 'local' CC guys could lure Rodknock and his Krikham out for drive ... we could probably muster up another Krikham, several Superformances and Factory Fives, a Contemporary or ERA and maybe even an Arntz just to name a few ... :D ;);)

RodKnock 05-13-2013 08:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tkb289 (Post 1243976)
It's an occasional meeting spot for Euro Sunday and a informal gathering place for 'locals' ... not sure how often they meet.

Wonder if some 'local' CC guys could lure Rodknock and his Krikham out for drive ... we could probably muster up another Krikham, several Superformances and Factory Fives, a Contemporary or ERA and maybe even an Arntz just to name a few ... :D ;);)
The Euro Sunday guys aren't meeting at the crack of dawn like the CC members at Alice's. The Euro Sunday guys work during the week and like to sleep in a little on a Saturday morning. :LOL:

Kobura 05-13-2013 09:02 PM
Sorry, I can't add any info to cars/clubs/shows on Alpine, but I have been to the Alpine Inn/Zott's(good greasy food, nice 'beer garden') and have also gotten a speeding ticket which I think was for being more of nuisance than for speeding. Alpine is actually not one of the roads that I would pick for a scenic, pleasurable drive. There are so many other great roads to take in the Bay Area.

RodKnock 05-13-2013 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Kobura (Post 1243981)
Sorry, I can't add any info to cars/clubs/shows on Alpine, but I have been to the Alpine Inn/Zott's(good greasy food, nice 'beer garden') and have also gotten a speeding ticket which I think was for being more of nuisance than for speeding. Alpine is actually not one of the roads that I would pick for a scenic, pleasurable drive. There are so many other great roads to take in the Bay Area.
I can't remember seeing any law enforcement on the road and if don't like trees, occasional bicyclists, horses, baseball and soccer fields, beautiful valley views and relatively open road, then you're right. It sucks. :rolleyes:

And I'm definitely not a big fan of the grease pit also known as Alpine Inn, but it is very popular at least on weekends.

JerryD 05-14-2013 05:59 AM
Usually on a nice Saturday morning I take a leisurely drive threw Woodside, and Portola Valley. Heads up for the deer though. I've had several close encounters. :eek:

RodKnock 06-03-2013 10:23 AM
OK, someone yesterday (Sunday) was cruising down Alpine Road and pulled into the Ladera Shopping Center at approximately 4:30 PM.

This someone had a solid red 289 street Cobra that looked fairly original as I passed by in the opposite direction.

JerryD 06-03-2013 07:43 PM
It's a nice drive. But you have to be heads up for deer in early evening. I had a close encounter a couple of weeks ago. Adhering to the speed limit saved my butt.

4pipes 06-03-2013 09:17 PM
Look for deer in the morning also. My wife and I went up to Alice's for breakfast this morning, while driving home there was a fresh road kill (tiny deer) in the road. Wasn't there before.

tkb289 06-03-2013 11:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1247109)
OK, someone yesterday (Sunday) was cruising down Alpine Road and pulled into the Ladera Shopping Center at approximately 4:30 PM.

This someone had a solid red 289 street Cobra that looked fairly original as I passed by in the opposite direction.

Rodney,

You have a keen eye ... that was an original Cobra. Sent you a PM.

- Tim

RodKnock 08-04-2013 03:46 PM
Today there was a silver, possibly a brushed Kirkham, running up and down Alpine. At least two round trips back and forth. Anyone here?

Mach 1 Fan 08-05-2013 11:24 AM
I have a friend that lives in Portola Valley that owns an original 427 Cobra - CSX-3010. Could have been his car you saw.

Michael

RodKnock 08-05-2013 12:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mach 1 Fan (Post 1256247)
I have a friend that lives in Portola Valley that owns an original 427 Cobra - CSX-3010. Could have been his car you saw.

Michael
I guess he or she was making a few trips to the grocery store.


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