Author Topic: BPG 2015 - You've got to read this! (Read 2865 times)

Chris · « **on:** January 08, 2010, 09:06:05 PM »

Hey guys.. I've talked this before and toyed with the idea but it finally looks like it could actually be a reality!

Here's the idea:

Get at least fifty 1965 GS's to show up at the 2015 BPG Event and be recognized as the premiere car of that event!

We might also want to consider sharing the spotlight with the Riv GS if it doesn't appear that we can swing fifty GS's however maybe it's the competitive side of me that says let's make it all about our GS!

Now... to show you how serious I am about this.... check out this thread:

http://www.v8buick.com/showpost.php?p=1564697&postcount=27

For those who don't know Brad, he's one a big player in the Buick collectors world. He owns both a GNX and GSX prototype (in fact.... "THE GSX Prototype") He's all about the hobby and is one of the senior leaders and organizers of the Buick Performance Group (BPG).

It looks like we have his attention and this gives us a lot of time to organize, complete those cars and plan / save for the trip.

Well... who is serious enough about this to consider actually attending with their car? If we organize this correctly, we could actually organize a mini caravan and some of us could roll into Columbus together from the North, South, East & West.

To sweeten the pot... for anyone interested, I only live about two hours from Columbus (North West) anyone waiting to make the extra drive would be treated to a killer BBQ and drinks at my house one night that weekend (my treat of course!)

Anyone else as excited about this as I am? Finally the 65 is getting a chance to be in the spotlight.... damn this has me excited!

Chris

WkillGS · « **Reply #1 on:** January 09, 2010, 03:41:54 PM »

Sounds great Chris!
But I only have 5 years to get ready....that's pushing it!

A little story about Brad and his GSX...I went to college in Columbus, Ohio where Brad lives (early 1980's). I had my 66 GS out there for a semester to attend the Car Craft Nats. I didn't have the extra $5 gas money to drive to the local track (National Trail) for a street car event, so I rode my 10 speed out there. Saw a guy with a GS T shirt and started talking to him. He offered me and my 10 speed a ride home, so we went out to the parking lot, threw my 10- speed in the trunk of his GSX prototype, and away we went. Got back to the apartment and my smart-ass roommate said 'Nice Chevelle'!
Those were the days....and fortunately, some of us never change!

And if the reunion becomes real, I'll try to throw my 65 together by then!

Mister T · « **Reply #2 on:** January 09, 2010, 05:42:17 PM »

Well, let me see now.

In five years time, plenty could change. I might also even have my car ready for such an event. Or possibly, since I love convertibles, I might have one of those by then.

Bottom line is there's lots of time to organize such a gathering, and to get cars ready.

Count me in as attending, even if I have to trailer my car down. Better start saving up for gas money.

kcombs · « **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2010, 09:26:49 PM »

Sounds interesting and might push me to finish a project, but it is 5,000 miles roundtrip and $900 for gas at today's prices. But I am interested in this idea. I will be 66 years old in 2015, just missed 65 by a year. That would have been cool. Kurt

option B9 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2010, 07:27:38 PM »

2015 !!! You sure know how to put the pressure on me... Take the GS Coupe apart and put it all together in five years without having any extra parts on garage floor....Or just take the GS Convertible.
From NYC route 80 to 76 to 71 into Columbus... The Atlas lists the trip as 557 miles. If I can make it, I'll be there.
sounds like a real fun time for all.
Tony

Chris · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2010, 10:23:08 PM »

So far so good... the interest seems high and it sounds like guys are willing to consider making the trip and getting the cars ready.

Who else would seriously consider this?

I'm going to start a poll to make answering this a little easier for everyone and help keep responses private.

http://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,466.0.html

Chris

Brian · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2010, 07:40:43 AM »

I will make the trip, provided those tree-huggers in Washington don't drive the price of gasoline up to $15 a gallon by then....

Joe65SkylarkGS · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2010, 05:16:27 PM »

I am there.

Count me in guys.

65gs76limited · « **Reply #8 on:** January 15, 2010, 12:33:15 AM »

Lets see....the convertible or hopefully the 4-spd will be done or maybe the 65 Riv GS.Yea I'll be there with something.

WkillGS · « **Reply #9 on:** January 15, 2010, 10:39:07 AM »

Quote from: 65gs76limited on January 15, 2010, 12:33:15 AM

Lets see....the convertible or hopefully the 4-spd will be done or maybe.........Yea I'll be there with something.

That sums it up for me too....I'll be there with something!

65GS · « **Reply #10 on:** January 15, 2010, 05:38:24 PM »

5 years?, will have to see which side of the ground I'm on. A parade of 65's would be awsome.

Al

Chris · « **Reply #11 on:** January 15, 2010, 05:49:57 PM »

Hopefully AL you are on this side of sod and you're leading the parade.

Chris

blueaggie · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2010, 06:55:16 PM »

I'd like to throw my hat in to go. Sounds like a great idea!

65gs76limited · « **Reply #13 on:** January 24, 2010, 09:49:18 PM »

Uh,about two hours away.Why don't one of you guys ask how long it took him last year. I waited and waited and waited and then waited some more.

wildcat65 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2010, 10:27:11 AM »

I'm in. By then I'll either have mine done or saved enough for one thats done already