The car is packed and Europe awaits

[Jack P.]

Re: Update of Corvette Vagabond Journey Photos Europe 2012

This time we are in Northern Germany in the Hamburg area, along with some Berlin fun. About 750 photos are now posted to my website www.corvettevagabond.com.


Enjoy, here are few samples. The car collection belongs to Jens , of Hamburg.

[Jack P.]

American and European Corvette Owners

This is a post by a Corvette Owner and NCRS and other corvette forums member. I thought I would share it with you. This is a common theme of posts about my trip.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olustee bus The more photos I see, the more fascinating that experience must have been. I am still enjoying your sharing it with us. Take care.

Hi Buster,

The experience was very similar to my 48 State Trip, but different .

It was the difference, that made it so interesting, challenging, stressful and at times, absolutely beyond imagination

The welcome by (Europeans Corvette Owners) and the desire to be part of a journey of this crazy American, (my trip, life style of travel ) that most only fantasize about, was the same as the many US hosts on my 48 state jouney.

Corvette owners, like yourself, who helped me, and doing so, became part of the trip and rode along with "The Corvette Vagabond" on a historic trip.

I am working very hard on the TV and book project. We shall see.

We all will "traveled down the less traveled road" together

Jack

PS Hundreds on photos at this link. You have to wait a few seconds for the photos to load. http://www.corvettevagabond.com/12_C...opean_Tour.php

[Jack P.]

Ride after Blizzard of 2013

We survived the blizzard here on Cape Cod. 80 mph winds and 17 inches of heavy wet snow. Lots of trees down. We were without power for almost 3 days. Finally back on and cleaning up. The generator and John Deere along with the chain saw are helping. Lots of coastal damage.


How did you fare up there Jack?

We survived, and now it is fun time.





Lots of snow, but the sun is out and off we go . Just click on words , Corvette Vagabond Snow ride on picture

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5tZA62Aafk

[Jack P.]

Ride in the Mud

The sun was out and I thought it would be a good day for a ride in New England. I think there was a little too much sun, well that is what a fire hose is for, to clean your car after a nice February 15 ride in Maine.










If I am not careful, I could wind up here !





Back in the man cave , nice and clean

[Jack P.]

Fun videos from France

When you are lost and a friend lets you use his house , make sure you know where the keys are !





Vid # 1 just arrived

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pPf6GiI9nc

Vid #2 Where is that key ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5ObCEiiWXQ

Jack

[Jack P.]

Nice day for a ride

Good Afternoon to all,


The weather in Maine is beginning to get better. I thought I would go for a ride.


Club of Norway hat, Corvette Gang France jacket, Corvette Club of France scarf, Corvette Club of Finland shirt, and underwear by Calvin Klein. Car running great , NCRS members.

[Jack P.]

French C3 Race Team needs help

Hi , I hope winter ends soon.


Most of you are familiar with my trip to Europe last fall.


I had the chance to meet many corvette owners and race teams. One of the teams that I met in France is building a C3 for race competition in Europe.


They asked me to post their site and if any of my US friends would like to comment and or make suggestions on the build, they would appreciated it.


The site is in French and English. More and more US muscle cars are being shipped to Europe and our experiences with these cars will help them a lot.


Here is a link to the site http://corvetteracerteam.com/


Let me know what you think and if they are on the right track


Jack

[Jack P.]

Corvette Club Norway Magazine Article

I would like to share some photos of the Corvette Club of Norway Magazine. Great photos of activities in Norway and a little article on my trip to Norway last fall. Thanks to all the Vikings for their wonderful hospitality and a lots of 700 hp blown cars.


Many are coming to America July 1, 2013. Over 100 vintage American cars are being shipped to NYC USA for a Lincoln Highway Tour, from Times Square NYC to SF, California on the Lincoln Highway 100 year old celebration.


I hope to be back from Le Mans on June 26, and drive from Maine to NYC to lead them out the Lincoln Tunnel to New Jersey. On their own in NJ.


Jack


Here is a link about the trip. I am sure they would love to have you join them along the way. More details later.

Official Link www.lh2013.com

Press Link

http://brianbutko.wordpress.com/2011/10/19/norwegian-plans-for-2013-lincoln-highway-tour/

Now if I could only read Norwegian :rofl:

[Michael J.]

Re: Corvette Club Norway Magazine Article

Jeg kan lese det. It would be nice for them to meet up with some of the NCRS Road Tour folks that will be on their way east to the Hampton National about that same time.

[Jack P.]

Re: Corvette Club Norway Magazine Article

Jeg kan lese det. It would be nice for them to meet up with some of the NCRS Road Tour folks that will be on their way east to the Hampton National about that same time.

Some added information. Most of the Scandinavians are "not" retired. They get 5 weeks of vacation a year and this trip will be 4 weeks long. They will be drivings a lot of wonderful Caddies, Lincolns , and other 40's - 80's American muscle and luxury cars.


They are always on the look out to buy more. If you have an interesting car, does not have to be rare, but is unique, old tow trucks, or work vehicles . You can check the route and contact the group as they move across the country.


They are a fun bunch of men and women and kids, and you will enjoy meeting them.


Jack

[Jack P.]

Smile you are on candid camera !

I have been honored with a article in AMCAR Magazine, leading lobbying and American Car owners organization in Scandinavia. Thanks to the many Norwegians who made my visit unforgettable, well somethings I may want to forget....not many...

http://www.amcar.no/

Jack

[Jack P.]

Le Mans Trip Corvette Vagabond

Hello to all,


Sorry for the long delay in stories, but I have been busy getting things in order for this summer's travel. Mostly getting my personal life in order , so that while I am having a great time traveling , my obligations at home are taken care of . Thanks again Patrica and Adam.


Le Mans Tour June 16 - 25 2013


I have the honor of being invited to attend the 24 hour Le Mans race by the Corvette Club of France. They have a special area reserved for cars and a famous BBQ on Sat. night during the race.


Andre Boer of the "Dutch Corvette Collection "

http://www.autobedrijfandreboer.nl/en/museum

is sponsoring part of my trip by lending me a C-5 Silver Corvette to drive for the week. I land in Netherlands on June 17, and will be picked up by Johan Boer, one of Andre's 3 sons, and taken to Wezep, home of Andre and Dutch collection.


On Tuesday , I leave Wezep and head toward Normandy, picking up Dutch NCRS and UK members along the way. We stay overnight in a small town , and reach Le Mans on Wednesday , June 18 th.


Lots of activities during the week at the track and off location. I hope to bring you pictures every day. I may meet two of the top drivers for the both the Corvette and Ferrari race teams, Oliver Gavin , Corvette team and Olivier Beretta , Ferrari and former Corvette team driver.


Lots of Corvettes to see, many of the Dutch NCRS members are driving 60, 63, 66 cars and lots of C-3 to C-6 Corvette owners.


Thanks for all your support over the years and I have enjoyed sharing my travels with you. Let me know if you have any special requests.


Jack
CorvetteVagabond.com
@corvettevagabond


I hope the weather is not like this, New Hampshire a few days ago





I hope it is more like this

[Jack P.]

I thought you would like this card !

Just wanted to share a wonderful card that my very understanding wife gave me as a send off to Le Mans in two weeks. Without my families support , none of my adventures would be possible. To all the significant others that support their partners passions , Thank you.


ps She said, " Have a good time "


Jack
Corvette Vagabond

Meeting up with many members of the Dutch NCRS and UK NCRS in France.

[Rob M.]

Re: I thought you would like this card !

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Just wanted to share a wonderful card that my very understanding wife gave me as a send off to Le Mans in two weeks. Without my families support , none of my adventures would be possible. To all the significant others that support their partners passions , Thank you.


ps She said, " Have a good time "


Jack
Corvette Vagabond

Meeting up with many members of the Dutch NCRS and UK NCRS in France.

I am looking forward to see you again in a couple of weeks and empty a few good bottles of french red wine...

[Jack P.]

Getting ready for Le Mans

Starting to make a check off list of things needed for the Corvette Vagabond's return to Europe this Sunday.


I leave Portland , ME on Sunday, June 16, 3 pm and get to Amsterdam , Netherlands on Monday morning June , 17th, 10 am.


Here is a picture of of Amsterdam from last fall on the 2012 Tour.





This link will take to my Goggle map, showing the first days drive of 350 miles from Wezep, NL. to Forges les Eaux, France.


Stay the night and head to Le Mans , France on Wed, June 19th. Lots of photos and vids if possible of the road trip.


I will be driving a C-5 provided by Andre Boer from his collection of cars. " Dutch Corvette Collection.


Map Link

https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Wezep,+The+Netherlands&daddr=Rietdekker+40,+6641GV+Beuningen,+The+Netherlands+to:Breda,+The+Netherlands+to:Forges-les-Eaux,+France&geocode=FWl9IAMdS5lbACklfrGxfNnHRzFqHppwNFnnaQ%3BFeVPFwMda-JXAClLfHhVEwfHRzFXHYxWGR1c8Q%3BFV4YEwMd9uNIAClt0Rd-tKHGRzFBG9eEon4F5Q%3BFf8J9QIdnpYXACln3B5uuTbnRzGAg7ZPSBQMBA&aq=0&oq=for&sll=52.022431,5.406135&sspn=1.431537,4.22699&vpsrc=6&hl=en&mra=ls&ie=UTF8&ll=47.842658,9.84375&spn=12.494468,33.815918&t=m&z=6