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2014 Anti-Football Run Report

Filed under: Events
by Alvin G @ 3:52 pm on January 2, 2014

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I’ve never been a fan of watching football so when I heard about the Anti-Football Run last year through our friends at Bring A Trailer I knew exactly what I wanted to do on this New Year’s Day. I woke up at 6:30am to make the 70mile drive to Sausalito by 8am–the starting point of the run. Stay indoors in the warmth of a cozy bed or jump in the roadster and partake in a vintage car rallye? Let’s do this!

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Arriving in downtown Sausalito I was greeted to the sights and sounds of classic cars everywhere. I was truly a kid in a candy store. Parked the roadster, registered and got my route sheet: 120 miles of fun ahead!  The parking lots and streets were lined with impressive machinery so I will highlight a few cars. Please check the extensive photo gallery as I probably snapped pics of your ride!

Being a J-Tin fan I was totally stoked to find two fellow Datsun Roadsters. The silver car is Mike Young’s lovingly restored 1967 2000:

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Yes, in a sea of Euro and American iron there were a few little Japanese gems like these MKII and MKIV Supras. Sadly, I did not spot any Z-cars or 510s 🙁

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If you are a fan of Alfas this year’s showing was impressive. A handful of Giuliettas, even a Sprint Speciale, a bunch of GTVs and Berlinas.

Red, White and Blue. I love Italy:

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BaT alumni sinister black 911 and RS:

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I love vintage BMWs and 2002s were abundant.  My favorite was this brilliant E9 with modern wheels that somehow looked perfect.

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Crowd favorites had to be the Lamborgini Miura and Gullwing Benz. This Jag however drew attention as well. I will save my personal favorite for later 🙂

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Not just for sports cars! Michael E of Luche Libre Racing fame ran his FJ and check out the Archer and VW!

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And finally the “quirky” and “never seen one before” cars:

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The best part of this gathering? It’s not just another car show for the idle… …[read more]