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Is it true that FFR doesn't allow Non-FFR Cobra replicas on the Factory Five Parking lot for Open House each summer?
Cobra Cory
02-12-2011, 07:53 PM
Thee just isn't enough room. Have you seen the parking lot at Open House? Packed.
mrmustang
02-12-2011, 07:58 PM
Is it true that FFR doesn't allow Non-FFR cars on the Factory Five Parking lot for Open House each summer?
Can't say I've ever been denied a parking spot at FFR, with out without a FFR product being driven in. Granted I have not made the last 5 open houses, but I can't see where they would turn away a staunch supporter.
Bill S.
michael everson
02-12-2011, 07:59 PM
My Friend shows up there every year with his A and C collectibles Cobra
Last year there was an ERA, a CSX and a B&B that were there, I'm sure others as well, but I specifically remember those and maybe a CCX
Xybram
02-12-2011, 08:05 PM
There is a small parking lot right next to it that you can park in. Just walk 100 yards and you are there. I went for several years before my cobra was completed (Still isn't), it's a great place to get new build ideas from and to meet some of the people here face to face.
Chris
Okay, thanks guys.. I made a post about the Cruise to FFR Open House over on CC and I had some people chime in saying they wouldn't recommend Non-FFR cars being driven to the event for the reason I mentioned. I'm sure they probably have to turn away some as the lot gets full, but was curious about the non-FFR reason. I'm hoping that if I drive 1800 miles to come up there and I happen to have some non-FFRs with me, we'll all be allowed on the parking lot! :)
Cobra Cory
02-12-2011, 08:29 PM
Well, my take on the open house is that is primarily for FFR cars. It isn't an open car show. So bringing say a '70 Chevelle just won't cut it. I'm not speaking for Factory Five, but seriously, they are putting this on for owners and future owners of FFR cars. It started out with their Roadsters and now they have Coupes, GTMs, and '33's out now. They are going to need a bigger parking lot just to fit in the cars they make. Like the London Car show, if it isn't a Cobra Replica they didn't want it there. Look at it this way. I am staunch supporter. Should I be able to park my Dodge pickup in the show lot? Do what you want but I am pretty sure if someone shows up in a GTO it isn't going to park in the FFR lot.
Well, my take on the open house is that is primarily for FFR cars. It isn't an open car show. So bringing say a '70 Chevelle just won't cut it. I'm not speaking for Factory Five, but seriously, they are putting this on for owners and future owners of FFR cars. It started out with their Roadsters and now they have Coupes, GTMs, and '33's out now. They are going to need a bigger parking lot just to fit in the cars they make. Like the London Car show, if it isn't a Cobra Replica they didn't want it there. Look at it this way. I am staunch supporter. Should I be able to park my Dodge pickup in the show lot? Do what you want but I am pretty sure if someone shows up in a GTO it isn't going to park in the FFR lot.
I'm talking about non-FFR Cobra replicas.. (I edited my OP) It's all good..
mrmustang
02-12-2011, 08:42 PM
My Friend shows up there every year with his A and C collectibles Cobra
Yup, and the trick is to show up early or the parking spaces are filled up quickly.
Bill S.
Jeff Kleiner
02-12-2011, 09:34 PM
I heard that if you show up in an ERA 289 FIA they have a special reserved parking space over in North Falmouth on the other side of Buzzards Bay. ;)
Jeff
mrmustang
02-13-2011, 03:51 AM
I heard that if you show up in an ERA 289 FIA they have a special reserved parking space over in North Falmouth on the other side of Buzzards Bay. ;)
Jeff
You might be surprised just where the car might end up parked within the confines of the FFR property as Dave Smith is more open to the build than you might think ;)
Bill S.
Steve Gogo
02-13-2011, 08:06 PM
I give anyone who drives hundreds, or in some cases, thousands of miles to the Open House a ton of credit. I don't know if there is enough going on for the day to make it worth it. It is a great time, but I only live less than an hour away.
I enjoy talking with people I haven't seen in a year, but really enjoy lunch at the Cabby Shack! I think Dorfus and Jon A agree. Hopefully this year we won't get rained on.
Mad Dog
02-16-2011, 09:46 AM
A good 99% of the cars that show up for Open House are Factory Fives, but if another model drives-in, we can find a parking spot for them. We have had to turn away Corvettes, Mustangs, Vipers, etc. though.
A good 99% of the cars that show up for Open House are Factory Fives, but if another model drives-in, we can find a parking spot for them. We have had to turn away Corvettes, Mustangs, Vipers, etc. though.
Thanks for the clarification Mad Dog! See you few months.
I give anyone who drives hundreds, or in some cases, thousands of miles to the Open House a ton of credit. I don't know if there is enough going on for the day to make it worth it. It is a great time, but I only live less than an hour away.
I enjoy talking with people I haven't seen in a year, but really enjoy lunch at the Cabby Shack! I think Dorfus and Jon A agree. Hopefully this year we won't get rained on.
I don't have to have much of a reason to hop in the car and drive. The Open House is plenty of reason for me! Driving across country is more about the journey and not so much about the final destination.
Cobra Cory
02-16-2011, 02:06 PM
LOL. Joe, If I were driving that far I'd be heading to your house. Where it is warmer than here. That would be my destination! For you coming up here in the Summer would most likely be cooler weather, for you. Though I have seen it was mighty cold down in Texas this Winter.
Hotrod
02-16-2011, 02:13 PM
I don't have to have much of a reason to hop in the car and drive. The Open House is plenty of reason for me! Driving across country is more about the journey and not so much about the final destination.
x2 I just want to put the miles on it, and get some good deals. Dan
LOL. Joe, If I were driving that far I'd be heading to your house. Where it is warmer than here. That would be my destination! For you coming up here in the Summer would most likely be cooler weather, for you. Though I have seen it was mighty cold down in Texas this Winter.
Come on down Cory.. You have an invitation!
And yes, it was pretty dang cold during Super Bowl week..
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii202/BurlesonCobra/IMAG0079.jpg
But it was 74 degrees today! Typical Texas weather..
Joe - -