Ferrari Mailing List: Phil Hill's winning '59 Ferrari TR

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I never met the old man, who founded Merle Norman Cosmetics I believe, but I 
kept running into his son Jack in the late '50s. He bought several Ferraris 
from John von Neumann when he got divorced, including Phil Hill's Times GP 
winning '59 Ferrari TR 250. At the time, I had press/photo passes for the 1960 
Palm Springs Road Races in early January, held out at the airport. Jack was 
using the race as a tune-up for Sebring which was to be held that April. On the 
grid, before the race I walked over to him sitting in the car and started to 
bullshit with him about the car. I had my Nikon SLR, and took a few shots of he 
and the car. He asked me to take some action shots of him out on the track, and 
he would pay me. I did and he did. 

Being a newcomer to Ferraris and their lore, I asked Jack what color red the 
car was painted. He replied "Kotex Crimson," with a smile on his face. How was 
I to know?

Later, after I bought MY Ferrari, I was looking thru the latest Cavallino and 
saw that they were doing a series of articles on the 250 TR. I contacted them, 
and they wrote back and asked for copies of my photos for an upcoming update. I 
sent the one of Jack, proudly smiling at the camera seated in his yet to be 
raced 250 TR. I kept looking for the update, but I never saw it. I've got the 
serial number of the car somewhere, so if any Tifosi want's it, I'll look it up.

BTW, Jack later bought a '61 Ferrari GTO that he used as a daily driver=2
0back and forth to UCLA, where he was attending at the time. Talk about your 
'Chick Magnet!'

Yer pal, Ferrari Bubba


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From: Itsme
Subject: Re: Exclusive Membership Invitation



I never even heard of the place.  This is the place I am dying to get to.

 

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In a message dated 12/10/2008 2:57:20 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, whiteley9468 
writes:

I have only seen photos and read articles about this collection. At one time I 
think it had over 2300 vehicles!

has anyone ever been up there to see these cars?


-----Original Message-----
From: LeMay - America's Car Museum <David.Madeira [at] lemaymuseum.org>
To: Tom Whiteley <whiteley9468 [at] aol.com>
Sent: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 4:41 pm
Subject: Exclusive Membership Invitation









Dear Tom,

I would like to extend an exciting invitation to you.  It is a unique 
opportunity to get in on the ground floor of something I believe you will truly 
enjoy...and I have a special gift for you if you accept my invitation. 

For nearly a decade, a group of dedicated car lovers has been working toward 
the building and opening of LeMay - AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM®.  Our plan is 
stunning but simple:

Build a world-class facility to showcase the world's=2
0largest private automotive collection and to celebrate America's love affair 
with the automobile.

For as little as $50, you can have unlimited access to the Museum for a full 
year, which includes free admission to the annual Car Show and Auction.  

I'm proud to say that we have very nearly reached our goal. A perfect location 
has been acquired in Tacoma, Washington. A stunning design has been completed 
and we are getting close to breaking ground on the first phase. 

What about cars? Well, the LeMay collection is simply amazing. Automotive 
enthusiasts will find plenty to capture their attention, from a 1916 Pierce 
Arrow to '55 Chevy Bel Air and a 1927 LaSalle to a '63 split-window Corvette. 
Frankly, the breadth and scope of this collection defies description. 

AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM® will include of 1,000 of these cars, along with a 
3.5-acre multi-purpose Show Field, a Car Care Center, an Education Center, 
along with Club rooms, meeting areas and and banquet facilities. It will all be 
part of a stunning architectural design that will serve as a gathering place 
for automobile lovers from around the world. 

For a limited time, if you join at the $75 Family level or higher, we’ll send 
you a copy of The Detailer’s Handbook as a special welcome gift.  This 
full-color spiral-bound book is a must-have guide to car care – it’s a $12.99 
value, yours free when you join! 

Please visit our website  to view all of the exclusive benefits membership has 
to of
fer and take advantage of this unique invitation and become a Member today. 
Simply click on the "BECOME A MEMBER" button or call 877-902-8490. 

I promise you’re going to love being a member of AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM!

Sincerely,







Dear Tom,

I would like to extend an exciting invitation to you.  It is a unique 
opportunity to get in on the ground floor of something I believe you will truly 
enjoy...and I have a special gift for you if you accept my invitation. 

For nearly a decade, a group of dedicated car lovers has been working toward 
the building and opening of LeMay - AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM®.  Our plan is 
stunning but simple:

Build a world-class facility to showcase the world's largest private automotive 
collection and to celebrate America's love affair with the automobile.

For as little as $50, you can have unlimited access to the Museum for a full 
year, which includes free admission to the annual Car Show and Auction.  

I'm proud to say that we have very nearly reached our goal. A perfect location 
has been acquired in Tacoma, Washington. A stunning design has been completed 
and we are getting close to breaking ground on the first phase. 

What about cars? Well, the LeMay collection is simply amazing. Automotive 
enthusiasts will find plenty to capture their attention, from a 1916 Pierce 
Arrow to '55 Chevy Bel Air and a 1927 LaSalle to a '63 split-window Corvette. 
Frankly, the breadth and scope of this collection defies description. 


AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM® will include of 1,000 of these cars, along with a 
3.5-acre multi-purpose Show Field, a Car Care Center, an Education Center, 
along with Club rooms, meeting areas and and banquet facilities. It will all be 
part of a stunning architectural design that will serve as a gathering place 
for automobile lovers from around the world. 

For a limited time, if you join at the $75 Family level or higher, we’ll send 
you a copy of The Detailer’s Handbook as a special welcome gift.  This 
full-color spiral-bound book is a must-have guide to car care – it’s a $12.99 
value, yours free when you join! 

Please visit our website  to view all of the exclusive benefits membership has 
to offer and take advantage of this unique invitation and become a Member 
today. Simply click on the "BECOME A MEMBER" button or call 877-902-8490. 

I promise you’re going to love being a member of AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM!

Sincerely,

 

David L. Madeira
President and Chief Executive Officer

P.S. The Museum is a non-profit organization, so you can deduct the cost of 
your membership on your 2008 taxes if you join before December 31, 2008.


PO Box 1117 Tacoma, WA 98401

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his unique invitation and become a Member today. Simply click on the "BECOME A 
MEMBER" button or call 877-902-8490. 

I promise you’re going to love being a member of AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM!

Sincerely,
 

David L. Madeira
President and Chief Executive Officer

P.S. The Museum is a non-profit organization, so you can deduct the cost of 
your membership on your 2008 taxes if you join before December 31, 2008.


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In a message dated 12/10/2008 2:57:20 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, whiteley9468 
writes:

I have only seen photos and read articles about this collection. At one time I 
think it had over 2300 vehicles!

has anyone ever been up there to see these cars?


-----Original Message-----
From: LeMay - America's Car Museum <David.Madeira [at] lemaymuseum.org>
To: Tom Whiteley <whiteley9468 [at] aol.com>
Sent: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 4:41 pm
Subject: Exclusive Membership Invitation









Dear Tom,

I would like to extend an exciting invitation to you.  It is a unique 
opportunity to get in on the ground floor of something I believe you will truly 
enjoy...and I have a special gift for you if you accept my in
vitation. 

For nearly a decade, a group of dedicated car lovers has been working toward 
the building and opening of LeMay - AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM®.  Our plan is 
stunning but simple:

Build a world-class facility to showcase the world's largest private automotive 
collection and to celebrate America's love affair with the automobile.

For as little as $50, you can have unlimited access to the Museum for a full 
year, which includes free admission to the annual Car Show and Auction.  

I'm proud to say that we have very nearly reached our goal. A perfect location 
has been acquired in Tacoma, Washington. A stunning design has been completed 
and we are getting close to breaking ground on the first phase. 

What about cars? Well, the LeMay collection is simply amazing. Automotive 
enthusiasts will find plenty to capture their attention, from a 1916 Pierce 
Arrow to '55 Chevy Bel Air and a 1927 LaSalle to a '63 split-window Corvette. 
Frankly, the breadth and scope of this collection defies description. 

AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM® will include of 1,000 of these cars, along with a 
3.5-acre multi-purpose Show Field, a Car Care Center, an Education Center, 
along with Club rooms, meeting areas and and banquet facilities. It will all be 
part of a stunning architectural design that will serve as a gathering place 
for automobile lovers from around the world. 

For a limited time, if you join at the $75 Family level or higher, we’ll send 
you a copy of The Detailer’s Handbook as a speci
al welcome gift.  This full-color spiral-bound book is a must-have guide to car 
care – it’s a $12.99 value, yours free when you join! 

Please visit our website  to view all of the exclusive benefits membership has 
to offer and take advantage of this unique invitation and become a Member 
today. Simply click on the "BECOME A MEMBER" button or call 877-902-8490. 

I promise you’re going to love being a member of AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM!

Sincerely,







Dear Tom,

I would like to extend an exciting invitation to you.  It is a unique 
opportunity to get in on the ground floor of something I believe you will truly 
enjoy...and I have a special gift for you if you accept my invitation. 

For nearly a decade, a group of dedicated car lovers has been working toward 
the building and opening of LeMay - AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM®.  Our plan is 
stunning but simple:

Build a world-class facility to showcase the world's largest private automotive 
collection and to celebrate America's love affair with the automobile.

For as little as $50, you can have unlimited access to the Museum for a full 
year, which includes free admission to the annual Car Show and Auction.  

I'm proud to say that we have very nearly reached our goal. A perfect location 
has been acquired in Tacoma, Washington. A stunning design has been completed 
and we are getting close to breaking ground on the first phase. 

What about cars? Well, the LeMay collection is simpl
y amazing. Automotive enthusiasts will find plenty to capture their attention, 
from a 1916 Pierce Arrow to '55 Chevy Bel Air and a 1927 LaSalle to a '63 
split-window Corvette. Frankly, the breadth and scope of this collection defies 
description. 

AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM® will include of 1,000 of these cars, along with a 
3.5-acre multi-purpose Show Field, a Car Care Center, an Education Center, 
along with Club rooms, meeting areas and and banquet facilities. It will all be 
part of a stunning architectural design that will serve as a gathering place 
for automobile lovers from around the world. 

For a limited time, if you join at the $75 Family level or higher, we’ll send 
you a copy of The Detailer’s Handbook as a special welcome gift.  This 
full-color spiral-bound book is a must-have guide to car care – it’s a $12.99 
value, yours free when you join! 

Please visit our website  to view all of the exclusive benefits membership has 
to offer and take advantage of this unique invitation and become a Member 
today. Simply click on the "BECOME A MEMBER" button or call 877-902-8490. 

I promise you’re going to love being a member of AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM!

Sincerely,

 

David L. Madeira
President and Chief Executive Officer

P.S. The Museum is a non-profit organization, so you can deduct the cost of 
your membership on your 2008 taxes if you join before December 31, 2008.


PO Box 1117 Tacoma, WA 98401

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  to view all of the exclusive benefits membership has to offer and take 
advantage of this unique invitation and become a Member today. Simply click on 
the "BECOME A MEMBER" button or call 877-902-8490. 

I promise you’re going to love being a member of AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM!

Sincerely,
 

David L. Madeira
President and Chief Executive Officer

P.S. The Museum is a non-profit organization, so you can deduct the cost of 
your membership on your 2008 taxes if you join before December 31, 2008.


PO Box 1117 Tacoma, WA 98401

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