LeMay collection tour being planned

**redfalken** · February 10th, 2008, 10:48 AM

Hi Gang,

Last year at the All Ford Picnic I spoke with Tony Grillo who kindly offered to see if he could arrange a private club tour of the LeMay Collection at the Marymount Academy in Parkland (near Tacoma). If you're not familiar with the LeMay cars, here are a couple of links. One to the museum that is in the works and one to another page that has some good history and photos.

http://lemaymuseum.org/
http://www.collectorcarbuff.com/category/car-museums/

I've also attached a couple of photos of the gym area I found on the web. This is just a TINY amount of the cars they have on display. Notice the `63 Falcon convertible in the first shot. They also have the lowest mileage Tucker that exists (second photo). They have an annual open house but a private tour would be a much nicer experience.

If you haven't met Tony, he's a really great guy and I'm glad he's now in the area. I met Tony when I was living in Santa Rosa, CA. He has quite a collection of classic cars himself and is working as a car appraiser for a company that deals with the LeMay organization.

So I was going to wait until we had more details but just couldn't. Tony is going to contact LeMay soon and I told him that ideally we would like to do a tour on a Saturday within the next couple of months. Maybe late morning. He said there might be a small fee but it should be well worth it.

I'll post right here when I get more info so stay tuned!

**Jeff W** · February 11th, 2008, 09:20 PM

You can count me in! I've wanted to go for years but never wanted to deal with the crowds during the usual open house. Thanks for setting that up.

**MacDee** · February 12th, 2008, 09:00 AM

Me too!!
If I'm not out of town.

**Luva65wagon** · February 12th, 2008, 11:57 PM

If I'm out of town... I'll come back!! Count me in.

**pbrown** · February 13th, 2008, 10:56 AM

I'm in. Just be sure that is plenty of notice so I will be in town.

**redfalken** · February 14th, 2008, 11:02 PM

I'm pretty excited about finally getting to see this collection. He's got a real range of different makes and models plus some boat motors and a few motorcycles. I hope Tony can get something arranged.

I'll let everyone know as soon as I hear from him one way or the other. I'll also email everyone if we can do this. I'd love to get a big turnout.

**redfalken** · February 15th, 2008, 03:54 PM

I just got an email this morning from Tony:

I spoke with the LeMay Museum and good dates for them
would be Saturday, March 15 or Saturday, March 22,
with tours at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM, lasting
about 2 hours.

I was quoted a price of $15.00 per person or $10.00
per person if there are 30 or more people.

If these dates don't work we can go farther out. More
time may allow more people to plan on attending.

Let me know what you think ASAP and I will secure the
date and time with the museum.

*********************************************

So I'll take comments and suggestions on this until Sunday evening. I would think March 22nd at either 10:00 or 1:00 would be good but that's Easter weekend. That's not a big deal for me with no kids and I'm not a frequent church visitor but if others think it will be a problem we can entertain another date.

Also, I'm hoping that I can spread the word to enough people on my various email lists to get 30 to attend. If we can do that and get the price to $10, I propose we tack $5 on as a way to raise funds for the club.

If we can't get 30 people, we can just keep it at $15. Either way I think it's a bargain for a morning of looking at a pretty cool car collection.

Comments???

**Jeff W** · February 15th, 2008, 09:31 PM

March 22nd sounds great. I would think 10:00am would be best so those interested can gather for lunch in Tacoma afterwards. Maybe some of our more Southern members can recommend a place.
A $5.00 recommended donation to the club sounds like a good idea as well.
I know it's a long drive but maybe a few members of the Portland team would be interested in making the trek.

**gfly** · February 16th, 2008, 12:02 AM

Thanks for laying the groundwork and making it possible. Please send details when package is ready with day, time, place (map), donation/fees, and any other information.

**icebox500** · February 16th, 2008, 08:13 AM

I would be interested, keep me in the loop.

Thanks for working on this - I've been fascinated with this collection for almost 10 years now.

Coupe

**amasterj** · February 16th, 2008, 08:40 AM

I could also bring a guest or 2 to help get to the 30 people mark, if that is going to be allowed. I would think just about everyone has a buddy who would be into it. Not sure what the thoughts are on that?

**Jerry Kirby** · February 16th, 2008, 09:42 AM

I would go for sure except on the 15th. That is our 50th Wedding anniversary party and I'm guessing my better half will want me to attend. I could also bring a couple of guests depending on the arrangements.

**redfalken** · February 16th, 2008, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by amasterj

I could also bring a guest or 2 to help get to the 30 people mark, if that is going to be allowed. I would think just about everyone has a buddy who would be into it. Not sure what the thoughts are on that?

Absolutely bring a friend or two. This is not just for club members although I don't think it would be appropriate for just anyone to attend unless they know someone who reads this forum or has an interest in the club.

Remember, I'm trying to get a headcount so if you think there's a good chance you will bring a friend let me know. I'll read through this thread and add things up Sunday evening. There seems like enough interest so far that we'll move forward with this.

6sprint3 · February 16th, 2008, 10:47 AM

I would like to go. My wife has been telling me about it for years.

**Jerry Alfaro** · February 16th, 2008, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by redfalken

I just got an email this morning from Tony:

I spoke with the LeMay Museum and good dates for them
would be Saturday, March 15 or Saturday, March 22,
with tours at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM, lasting
about 2 hours.

I was quoted a price of $15.00 per person or $10.00
per person if there are 30 or more people.

If these dates don't work we can go farther out. More
time may allow more people to plan on attending.

Let me know what you think ASAP and I will secure the
date and time with the museum.

*********************************************

So I'll take comments and suggestions on this until Sunday evening. I would think March 22nd at either 10:00 or 1:00 would be good but that's Easter weekend. That's not a big deal for me with no kids and I'm not a frequent church visitor but if others think it will be a problem we can entertain another date.

Also, I'm hoping that I can spread the word to enough people on my various email lists to get 30 to attend. If we can do that and get the price to $10, I propose we tack $5 on as a way to raise funds for the club.

If we can't get 30 people, we can just keep it at $15. Either way I think it's a bargain for a morning of looking at a pretty cool car collection.

Comments???

I'm going to see if my son can get off work to come up. It would be cool to see other peoples cars.

jerry-