Yes, I got there a couple of minutes before 6:00AM, and those 'security' guys were already there, though the car didn't show up until 7:30AM. They escorted the driver into the shop. The license plate, I was told, is Saudi. The license number... "1". Might be a VIP, huh?

--Bob Collum

Clear and cool, a terrific morning for Northern Virginia in mid-August. The parking lot had been dug up for some drain work, and it was REALLY dusty. An amazingly diverse bunch of cars today! (With lots of Jaguars in attendance.)

--Bob Collum

...and, here's the diversity!

--Bob Collum

The parking lot at Katie's is being worked on, but at least it wasn't dust-covered, like it was last week. The asphalt was all cut up, though. Still, there was a crowd there early, and the parking lots eventually all filled up - all the way around the block.

One interesting vehicle was the 1959 Cooper T-51 F1 car. This one actually competed in F1 in 1960 & 61.

A good number of Jaguars there today.

--Bob Collum

Car Crash: Bugatti Veyron Hit by Truck in New York City

Apparently the same Veyron from a few weeks ago was involved in an accident with a truck in NYC just a few days ago! Sad!

Week-to-week, we regulars never know what to expect come Saturday at Katie's, and holiday weekends throw another variable into the mix. While good weather certainly helps, you never know who is out of town for the holiday. Today, we lucked out - very good weather, and a good turnout, of a great variety of vehicles - including a nice group of Jaguars.

The first photo, to me, shows the breadth of what you can see at Katie's. Yes, that's a tubbed-out drag racing Nova, following Allie's F40 out.

--Bob Collum

P.S.: Do not miss out on the big Jaguar get-together - 'A Pride of Jaguars', at Fair Lakes on Sunday, Sept. 22, 8:00AM - 10:00AM -

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/m...-lakes-100690/

A cool morning - perfect for a drive, and a Cars & Coffee! Plenty of Jaguars in attendance.

--Bob Collum

Of course, it wasn't just Jaguars there...

Bob Collum

Some amazing cars there today. Here's a hot rod, made by a guy named Moal. It has a Ferrari F550 V12 engine& transmission, and is completely handmade. A very interesting company -

- Moal Coachbuilders - Moal's Hot Rods -

https://www.facebook.com/MoalCoachbu...76371785771273

Next is a 1937 Alvis Speed 25.

Finally, we had a Batmobile!

--Bob Collum

There was also a plethora of Jaguars there today...

--Bob Collum

A lot of interesting cars there today, including a good amount of Jaguars.

--Bob Collum

P.S.: Don't forget, come on out to - A Pride of Jaguars
Sunday, 09/22/13 8:00AM - 10:00AM, East Market At Fair Lakes:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/m...-lakes-100690/

More interesting vehicles from today.

--Bob Collum

As perfect a morning as I can recall to drive with the top down. Many people had the same thought as I did, and showed up in Great Falls.

How's this for a Jag turnout? I especially liked being able to see the E- and F-Types parked next to each other. I'm not a big fan of the black 'F-Type' front fender graphics, but I guess you don't know until you try it.

--Bob Collum

More...

--Bob Collum

An overcast morning, low attendance. No Jaguars.

--Bob Collum

A great turnout of Jaguars there today - Cheryl F. was at Katie's for the first time, in her XKE. She was the third car there - a real accomplishment. (She was there by 5:45AM.)

By the way, that last picture is of a rare XJ - right-hand drive 4.2, with stick shift!

--Bob Collum

My wife Debbie & I met Cheryl F. for lunch at Wolf Tone Pub, outside Upperville, VA. If you haven't been on one of Cheryl's country drives, you're missing out.

--Bob Collum

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Today was a rare November Saturday morning, mid-50's at 6:00AM!
--and the cars in attendance reflected that...

--Bob Collum

Bob-

Thanks for all the great coverage of the C-n-C events. I happened to be in the area and made it to the event Saturday. This is a great venue and a great event. Hope to see it again soon.

Here are some IPhone pics...

Enjoy-
-mag