EVENT // MUNICH EVO'S MOTORSPORT COLLECTIVE

Starting this Sunday and running through August 29th, our friends at Munich Evolution will be hosting a weekly car meet at the University Village shopping center. The event will be held from 9am-11am and is open to any and all makes and models. Dubbed the MotorsportCollective, this weeks gathering will feature special guests, Tesla of Seattle, as well as Munich Evolution's 1979 BMW M1. So if you're free this Sunday morning and would like to spend a few hours hanging out with some fellow auto enthusiasts, be sure and stop by the University Village for the first of what is sure to be a weekly tradition for us // [comment]

2009 SOVREN PACIFIC NW HISTORICS // PADDOCK & PRE-RACE

The SOVREN Pacific Northwest Historics are to the Northwest, what the Monterey Historics and Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance are to the California automotive scene. A collection of automobiles and personalities that might otherwise go unnoticed, this years SOVREN event, while slim in turnout, was a great opportunity for Northwest motorsport enthusiast to see some of the most fabulous race cars ever produced (see above). That said, follow the link for a look at some of the lust-worthy metal that made an appearance this year... [read more]

The Seattle based Liberty Motors, Ace Cycle-Car. Somewhat similar to the Morgan three wheeler, this V-Twin powered ride was a hit at SOVREN.

The first and only time I have seen a Cord in person. Manufactured by the Auburn Automobile Company from 1929-1932 and again in 1936 and 1937, this was a rare opportunity to see a very rare car.

While there were a few woody's on hand, this Chrysler certainly caught our eye.

There were a great deal of vintage Trans-Am car in attendance, relatively speaking, and it was great to see this 1970 Boss 302 Mustang out on track all weekend.

A few vintage Harley-Davidson's were in attendance, but 'The Flying Merkel' was a particular favorite of ours.

For more photos from this years SOVREN Pacific Northwest Historics, click here

Photo: Terry Frye
Editorial: Justin Coffey

2009 SOVREN PACIFIC NW HISTORICS // FRIDAY FESTIVITIES

The 2009 SOVREN Pacific Northwest Historics have come and gone, and after a long weekend at the race track we thought we'd take a look back at some of the interesting automobiles and fantastic racing that took place this July 4th weekend... [read more]

Here is a look at the ColdTrackDays booth along SOVREN's vendor row. This year we partnered with Munich Evolution, Group 2 Motosports and Garth Stein, author of the hugely succesful novel The Art of Racing in the Rain. In hopes of promoting not only ColdTrackDays but those that have supported our efforts to bring unique motorsport coverage to the interwebs, our booth drew quite the crowd thanks in part to the 1979 BMW M1 on display.

Signed copies of Stein's novel were on sale, as well as a few pieces of GoEnzo.com swag.

I cannot thank the guys at Desteenation enough. They were able to supply us with ColdTrackDays t-shirts with only two days notice. A great way to show your support for CTD, click here for additional information on how to get your very own ColdTrackDays t-shirt!

An Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione was in the car corral all weekend. Only the second 8C I have ever seen, their aesthetic appeal continues to amaze me.

An early 1920's board track racer was on display as well. And while I do not know the entire history of the car, what I do recall is that it had been 'slightly modified' from the time it was constructed, through 1937 when it was retired from racing. Changes included an additional 10" added to the length of the body as well as the addition of a head rest. All in all, this is probably the most interesting car on display this weekend. It was a rare opportunity to see a relic of motorsport, one that would not be possible without the good people at SOVREN and their continued effort to bring vintage racing to the PNW.

The Trans-Am cars draw quite the crowd. American muscle at its finest, and with a field of more than 20 cars, the Group 5 races were the highlight of my weekend. And although this particular car, a 1967 Shelby Mustang owned by Mark Roberts, was not the fastest car on track, its aesthetic appeal was outstanding. Missing headlamps, exposed cooling lines, hood pins and cables... perfect.

For a look at more photos from the 2009 SOVREN Pacific Northwest Historics, click here

Photo/Editorial: Justin Coffey

2009 SOVREN HISTORICS // M1 PRO CAR, CTD T-SHIRTS & MORE

This weekend is the 2009 SOVREN Pacific Northwest Historics. An annual gathering of Northwest vintage racing enthusiasts, SOVREN is the largest event of the year and the only one of its kind in this area.

Like last year, ColdTrackDays will have a booth along SOVREN's vendor row. ColdTrackDays shirt's will be on sale, as well as signed copies of Garth Stein's novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain. Additionally, the gentlemen at Munich Evolution have brought out their recently acquired 1979 BMW M1 Pro Car, formerly owned by the Prime Minister of Qatar. So if you are Northwest native, be sure and stop by the ColdTrackDays booth, say hi to a few of our staff members, pick up a copy of Garth's book and a ColdTrackDays T-Shirt! // [comment]

@MUNICH EVOLUTION // 1987 BMW M6

Currently on consignment at Seattle's Munich Evolution, this mint condition 1987 BMW M6, finished in white with a tan interior, and powered by a 265bhp 3.5-liter inline six mated to a five-speed gearbox, might be one of the cleanest M6's in existence... [read more]

With just shy of 28k miles, this M6 has been garage kept and was taken on consignment from its second owner.

Munich Evolution's 1987 M6 is 100% stock and redefines what a low mileage BMW Motorsport car can look like.

For additional information, click here

@MUNICH EVOLUTION // 1982 PORSCHE 911 SC

Situated just South of the Woodland Park Zoo on Highway 99, Munich Evolution is Seattle's premiere BMW Motorsport and exotic automobile consignment dealer. With an array of lust-worthy rides currently on consignment, it was difficult to decide which car to feature first, however, nothing spells performance like a Porsche 911 SC... [read more]

Featuring a very clean, beige leather interior, the 1982 Porsche 911 SC currently on consignment at Munich Evolution is just the right mix of every-day practicality and performance.

Finished in Chiffon white with a set of color matched wheels and wearing only 96k miles on its 3.0-liter flat six, this 911 SC is ready for weeknight cruises and maybe a few weekends at the track?

For additional information on Munich Evolution's 1982 Porsche 911 SC, click here