2013 NorCal to Solvang Coastal Caravan
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Re: 2013 NorCal to Solvang Coastal Caravan
We had a great drive down the coast on Friday. At our peak we had 11 cars together - all Roadsters except for one 240z and an Altima.
We enjoyed a lunch stop in Gorda. Although the sandwich selection was slim, the view, the parking and the company were unparalleled.
I'll add some videos in the coming days. Here's one of us leaving Cayucos where we met up with the last two to join us.
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We enjoyed a lunch stop in Gorda. Although the sandwich selection was slim, the view, the parking and the company were unparalleled.
I'll add some videos in the coming days. Here's one of us leaving Cayucos where we met up with the last two to join us.
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Re: 2013 NorCal to Solvang Coastal Caravan
Gas price at that Gorda Gas Station.




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Re: 2013 NorCal to Solvang Coastal Caravan
That's why we tanked up in Morro Bay.
Someone has to have the shot of all the Roadsters taking over the gas station.

Someone has to have the shot of all the Roadsters taking over the gas station.
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Re: 2013 NorCal to Solvang Coastal Caravan
Wow!!!roadsterdude wrote:Gas price at that Gorda Gas Station.

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Re: 2013 NorCal to Solvang Coastal Caravan
Check out where Gorda is on the map. Not too many options - Supply and Demand is alive and well.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=74672+Ca ... 93920&z=16
You wonder if they lowered the price if they would do more volume. Most people probably just buy enough to get to the next stop. Maybe the supplier charges more since they have to bring the fuel in using smaller trucks. In any case, they are gouging, but if you have no alternative at least you can get gas. The moral of he story is fill up in Cambria if heading north or in Carmel if heading south.
The sandwiches weren't great, but it was a much needed pit stop.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=74672+Ca ... 93920&z=16
You wonder if they lowered the price if they would do more volume. Most people probably just buy enough to get to the next stop. Maybe the supplier charges more since they have to bring the fuel in using smaller trucks. In any case, they are gouging, but if you have no alternative at least you can get gas. The moral of he story is fill up in Cambria if heading north or in Carmel if heading south.
The sandwiches weren't great, but it was a much needed pit stop.
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Re: 2013 NorCal to Solvang Coastal Caravan
Completely off subject, but I learned that on the trip to Alaska. Once on the Alaska highway, you don't pass a gas station without getting gas. They are very few and far between. A couple of times the truck was on fumes on BOTH tanks before I got to the station...bikermike wrote:Check out where Gorda is on the map. Not too many options - Supply and Demand is alive and well.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=74672+Ca ... 93920&z=16
You wonder if they lowered the price if they would do more volume. Most people probably just buy enough to get to the next stop. Maybe the supplier charges more since they have to bring the fuel in using smaller trucks. In any case, they are gouging, but if you have no alternative at least you can get gas. The moral of he story is fill up in Cambria if heading north or in Carmel if heading south.
The sandwiches weren't great, but it was a much needed pit stop.
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After 10 years of being away from the roadster world, I am back.
Here are the pictures that I took.
Met with the Sacramento Club and Mark in Watsonville.



Picture at one of the stop that we took along the way.

Friday at the Mendenhall Museum.






Saturday Morning in Downtown Solvang.









Alvin looking for a good reason to get a 3 seater..


Alvin training his daughter the fine art of dusting his car.



The group shot.



On the way back home. Driving with Mike.


Mike racing a Maserati.


More pictures can be seen below.
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Thanks to the Socal Folks for hosting this show..
I had a great time. And its great to be back.
Here are the pictures that I took.
Met with the Sacramento Club and Mark in Watsonville.



Picture at one of the stop that we took along the way.

Friday at the Mendenhall Museum.






Saturday Morning in Downtown Solvang.









Alvin looking for a good reason to get a 3 seater..


Alvin training his daughter the fine art of dusting his car.



The group shot.



On the way back home. Driving with Mike.


Mike racing a Maserati.


More pictures can be seen below.
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Thanks to the Socal Folks for hosting this show..
I had a great time. And its great to be back.
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Re: 2013 NorCal to Solvang Coastal Caravan
I think it was $8.25 last year. We gassed up in Monterrey at the last station going south. REAL busy placeRFR wrote:Wow!!!roadsterdude wrote:Gas price at that Gorda Gas Station.
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We hit the second station. The bulk of the caravan filled up the first. I did snap a couple pics of the station we invaded.bikermike wrote:That's why we tanked up in Morro Bay.![]()
Someone has to have the shot of all the Roadsters taking over the gas station.


Great trip and great company. Truly enjoyed meeting Leo in Paso and cruisin' over to Cambria with him in tow. Had lunch in Cayucos while we waited for the rest to roll/rumble into town. What a hoot. A wonderful group of people. Can't wait till next year.
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Re: 2013 NorCal to Solvang Coastal Caravan
Raul, good to have you back! Thanks for taking the pictures. Looks like I missed out on the HWY1 fun.
More fun runs ahead!
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I found some footage showing all the cars that drove together from Carmel. Excuse the crooked frame. The mount must have gotten moved at some point.
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Re: 2013 NorCal to Solvang Coastal Caravan
I live in Nipomo just south of Arroyo Grande along the way. Next year I'd like to meet in Cambria with our "new" 1970 SLR and have lunch with all of you at a GREAT place...Robin's!!
Keep me posted.
Keep me posted.
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