Visited the Simeone Collection this week

[shoeman]

We were in Philly this week visiting our son and when he asked what I'd like to see this was the only thing on my personal list. I know many of you have been there and can see from a search that the place has been a good source for many of you.  I figured I'd post these for any newcomers to the hobby who may not be aware of it.  If you ever get the chance, go!

One of the things that struck me was how small the 917 is.  I never really got the scale from all the photos and videos I've seen.   I also really like the Alfa T33, purpose built racers like that are so cool.  Between these two GT40's and the red Gurney car at the Henry Ford I've now seen 3 in person.   As a gearhead I really wish I could have gotten closer and seen these with hoods up/doors open so I could soak up all the little details.  Hell, I get a kick out of well applied safety wire on machines like these.  Enjoy the photo's and as already said, go there if you can. Admission is cheap, the staff is friendly and if you're lucky enough to attend one of the demo days even better.  And I got a T-shirt with the hippy Porsche on it.

[CapSat 6]

The Simeone is a real treasure! Just know that they have demo days some Saturdays- they pick 3 or 4 cars as part of a theme, they run them outside in the back parking lot, and then they open them up where you can get up close to them for pics! 

Get on their website, check for demo days, and then plan your next visit for a demo day. Admission is the same as regular admission, too! 

[shoeman]

Nice shots.   They had the D-type's hood (bonnet) open when I was there.  It was parked at an angle that did not give a great view of the engine bay and surely took away any chance of getting a shot of the cars beautiful lines.  That did bum me out a bit.