[V8] Show off your vintage Audi

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sarah.toycen at audi.com <sarah.toycen at audi.com>
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "urq" <urq at pacbell.net>
To: <V8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 3:32 PM
Subject: Re: [V8] Show off your vintage Audi


> Funny, I thought it would be worthwhile to pass the sentiments expressed
> here back to Ms. Toycen directly, but alas no contact information was
> provided.  I suppose we could keep an eye out for any articles those 55
> "automotive and lifestyle journalists" might print and provide responses 
> to
> them ... but in point of fact they probably could care less either ...
>
> Steve Buchholz
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> I thought about it for about 15 seconds.  My urq is not in good condition
> and those mo-rons would probably categorize it as a "race" type car.  My 
> 94
> V8, special ordered from the factory in silver, would probably be ignored 
> as
> well.  I'm sure their idea of vintage probably doesn't include a V8 
> anyway.
> They probably would think that I just don't really know that it's an A8,
> like every dealer one would ever try to get parts or service from.  The
> thing is, they haven't yet supported the owner base well enough to make 
> the
> maintenance or restoration of any "vintage" Audi worthwhile beyond mere
> enthusiast status.  How many Audis or Audi ancestors are really worth that
> much money, aside from the odd barn-find chassis to be auctioned for
> millions?
>
> Seems they're out of touch with reality and are trying to put the cart
> before the horse.  They need to have a look at BMW and Mercedes if they 
> want
> to even have a vintage ownership body big enough to support this event.
>
> Ed
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mr_scsi [mailto:scott.matus at gmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 11:53 AM
> To: V8 at audifans.com
> Cc: Ed Kellock
> Subject: Show off your vintage Audi
>
>
> Do you think they would want a few V8s at the event?
>
>
>
>
> Dear Audi Club Members,
>
> Here is a chance for you to show off your vintage Audi!   Sarah Toycen,
> Communications Specialist, Audi of America is looking for vintage vehicles
> to display at AoA's upcoming press event in Napa Valley, August 25-27. 
> AoA
> is looking for vehicles that are in good condition (not necessarily
> drivable) and can be displayed outside uncovered.  The less race car
> oriented the better.  AoA has access to cars within the marketing 
> department
> that are race oriented (S1, RS6, etc.) but are looking for other cars to
> help tell the story of progression.
>
> AoA will cover the cost to transport the cars to and from the event, and
> will ship the cars in an enclosed carrier.  Alternatively, AoA is flexible
> and will follow any shipping request the owner may have.  The cars need to
> arrive in Napa Valley on August 24th and will be loaded out on August 
> 27th.
> A professional vehicle logistics company will handle the vehicles, place
> them where needed and maintain them (wipe down regularly) upon arrival,
> until departure.
>
> The event will take place at the Carernos Inn
> (http://www.thecarnerosinn.com/thecarnerosinn/
> <http://eflyer.8lmediamail.com/clicktracker.php?cd=23361&ld=892&md=21432&ud=
> b6229eb421d754fa00fea8f8634e2c61&url=http://www.thecarnerosinn.com/thecarner
> osinn/> ) and will involve 55 automotive and lifestyle journalists. If
> someone is interested in supplying a vehicle please contact Sarah Toycen 
> and
> she will work out the details with the owner directly.
>
>
>
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