Austin "Garage Mahal" Tour (many pictures)

Ojas · 11-02-2003, 21:35

Today, I was fortunate enough to attend the "Garage Mahal Tour" (hosted by Hill Country Ferrari owners in Austin, TX). Here's a quote from the invite:

Quote:

The Hill Country Chapter's first annual Garage Mahal Tour. The concept? Four of our own members open their large, multi-car, lift-filled, Ferrari-themed garages to us in sort of a progressive breakfast-luncheon event. All 4 are in Austin... This ought to be a blast, and will become an annual Hill Country tradition. No one needs to bring any food or beverage (unless you have specific dietary requirements)---just yourselves & family members!!!

As promised, it was an absolute blast, exceeding all my expectations. It drew in folks from all over Texas. Seeing all the garages and cars... group drive to venues... meeting and chatting with owners... I'm still grinning! The hosts were extremely generous - providing peeks into their garages and homes and providing refreshments and lunch!

I have a ton of pictures, here are a few (including some panoramas):

9:30 AM - Garage #1

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Our first stop was this amazing garage. It was currently home to an Impala, modified ZR-1 Corvette, 69 Corvette with the rare (and expensive) L88 option (~600HP), a couple of classic Ferraris, Masarati and 5 motorcycles. Check out the tire rack, it's remarkably similar to the one I built for my relatively tiny garage. Outside were 5 classic Chevys and Caddys and another ZR-1 (an amazing twin-turbo Lingenfelter). Four classic motorcycles could be found inside the rec room in the house. A fifth motorcycle was in the living room.

10:30 AM - Garage #2

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Our second garage looked deceptively modest from the street, but was remarkably spacious, had a unique layout, and a was very "charming" in a workshop kind of way. Inside was a BMW 540, Jaguar, Ferrari, and a track-ready Jaguar.

11:20 AM - Garage #3

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I was once again in awe when I arrived at our next stop. This one was a beautiful Italian-style home. A pair of facing 3-car garages welcome the guests and immediately exposes the owner as true car enthusiast. Step inside an you'll find a well-organized garage and a nice collection of classic Ferraris.

12:20 PM - Garage #4
The first thing that struck me was the amazing floor! After that, I realized there was also a lift, FF Cobra, BMW X5, motorcycles and a beautiful 550 in there!

GQ NSX · 11-02-2003, 21:56

SWEET! Looks like a lot of fun. I really need to get out of Stockton.

ravi

Ojas · 11-02-2003, 22:03

Here are a few of attendee's cars (the weather kept some of the nice classic Ferraris in the garage):

O-Ace · 11-02-2003, 23:24

Very nice!

Ojas · 11-03-2003, 00:31

More pictures (with good info in the captions) on Schatten's site:

http://www.buymeaferrari.com/gallery/garagemahal2003/

Joseph · 11-03-2003, 03:14

awesome pics

poet_x · 11-03-2003, 09:11

nice pics.

as much as my heart longs for an NSX, the 355 just makes my knees weak, and the 360 causes a similar reaction.

and buymeaferrari.com? that's funny...

Tantheman · 11-03-2003, 11:44

Dream Garage.

Badges?? We don't need no stinking badges..

Tan

**coolnsx** · 11-03-2003, 11:56

Thanks, those are great pictures.

NetViper · 11-03-2003, 11:59

Wow.. that is really cool and a great Idea...

I would think if I had one in monroe it would be a tour of peoples lawn with old broken trucks on it.

**coolnsx** · 11-03-2003, 12:21

But the food in Monroe would be very tough to beat!!

xxmerlynxx · 11-03-2003, 14:24

great pics.....i love seeing peoples' different concepts for garages. anybody know of any websites that have more garage pics like these?

Ojas · 11-03-2003, 14:33

xxmerlynxx, these are a few links I have:

Periokid's garage
NSX Prime: CHOICE's garage #1
NSX Prime: CHOICE's garage #2
NSX Prime: AKUDOU's garage
NSX Prime: Steve T's big garage
NSX Prime: jag's lift
guy on viperclub's garage
ultimate garage (click workshop design, then the links at the bottom of the page)

xxmerlynxx · 11-03-2003, 17:28

thanks alot, Ojas!!!

...... i now know what i'll be spending the rest of my day looking at...

Ojas · 11-06-2003, 02:45

Here's a short video clip of the "Ferrari-Bear" in-action...

Ferrari Bear.wmv (440KB)

prova4re · 11-07-2003, 00:09

Now I know what I am going to give me kid for X mas.

That thing should drive my wife nuts.

Thanks Ojas.

Brian.

PHOEN$X · 11-07-2003, 01:09

suh-weet! THX for posting.

11-03-2003, 00:31	#5
Ojas Charter Platinum Feedback Score: 22 reviews Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,076	More pictures More pictures (with good info in the captions) on Schatten's site: http://www.buymeaferrari.com/gallery/garagemahal2003/

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Joseph Registered User Feedback Score: 10 reviews Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: sunny so cal Posts: 324	awesome pics __________________ 95 NSX-T Brooklands Green Pearl turbo 93 integra GS-R(daily driver)

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NetViper Registered User Feedback Score: 2 reviews Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 10,250	Wow.. that is really cool and a great Idea... I would think if I had one in monroe it would be a tour of peoples lawn with old broken trucks on it. __________________ 2000 NSX \|1993 NSX Sold \| 1995 NSX SC SOLD Web Design Services for NSX Prime Members. PM me. Jacksonville Web Design Jacksonville SEO Services

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coolnsx Charter Patron Feedback Score: 7 reviews Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The O.C. Posts: 2,598	But the food in Monroe would be very tough to beat!! __________________ 1997 NSX-T 1994 Legend LS Coupe 1983 El Camino-Daily Driver 1972 VW Bug

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GQ NSX Registered Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 567	SWEET! Looks like a lot of fun. I really need to get out of Stockton. ravi

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Ojas Charter Platinum Feedback Score: 22 reviews Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,076	Here are a few of attendee's cars (the weather kept some of the nice classic Ferraris in the garage):

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O-Ace Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Glenview, IL Posts: 1,175	Very nice! __________________ 2004 Black Porsche 996TT X50 2004 Carbon Black M3 - 6spd Manual with everything except Nav. 2002 Black Acura 3.2 TL/S www.RacingFlix.com

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poet_x Registered User Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 1,110	nice pics. as much as my heart longs for an NSX, the 355 just makes my knees weak, and the 360 causes a similar reaction. and buymeaferrari.com? that's funny...

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Tantheman Registered User Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 1,472	Dream Garage. Badges?? We don't need no stinking badges.. Tan

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xxmerlynxx Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 92	great pics.....i love seeing peoples' different concepts for garages. anybody know of any websites that have more garage pics like these?

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Ojas Charter Platinum Feedback Score: 22 reviews Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,076	A few links to other garages xxmerlynxx, these are a few links I have: Periokid's garage NSX Prime: CHOICE's garage #1 NSX Prime: CHOICE's garage #2 NSX Prime: AKUDOU's garage NSX Prime: Steve T's big garage NSX Prime: jag's lift guy on viperclub's garage ultimate garage (click workshop design, then the links at the bottom of the page)

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xxmerlynxx Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 92	thanks alot, Ojas!!! ...... i now know what i'll be spending the rest of my day looking at...

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Ojas Charter Platinum Feedback Score: 22 reviews Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,076	One more... Here's a short video clip of the "Ferrari-Bear" in-action... Ferrari Bear.wmv (440KB)

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prova4re Registered User Feedback Score: 5 reviews Join Date: May 2002 Location: In a Iglo Posts: 2,309	Now I know what I am going to give me kid for X mas. That thing should drive my wife nuts. Thanks Ojas. Brian.

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PHOEN$X Charter Platinum Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,055	suh-weet! THX for posting.

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