Owl's Head Foreign Car Festival & Midcoast Mountains Ramble

Yes, that pesky Maine weather got us again!

Story and photos by Glenn Hill

Although billed as a two-for-one special, it was more like a one-two punch!  The Midcoast Mountain Ramble was canceled due to bad weather earlier in the year, and it was decided to reschedule it to align with Owl Head’s Foreign Car Festival, but the misty, rainy Coastal Maine weather caused the DER-team to throw in the towel once again.  Some folks made it to the museum, but anything beyond that just wasn’t on the cards.

Familiar Face? Former Editor Dave Getchell was on hand at OHTM to show off his vintage Volvo Rally Car! The PCA badge on the Volvo's grille lets others know he means business!

            However, that doesn’t mean that it was a total loss.  A decent-sized group met for breakfast at Moody’s diner, and then continued the caravan up to the Museum.  Even in the rain, Owl’s Head Transportation shines like a jewel, capturing the attention of all those who love cars, planes, motorcycles, and more!  New on display at OHTM, is an exhibit honoring the history of the Sports Car.  A delightful presentation by the museum staff covered the details of over 100 years of enthusiastic motoring.  The collection itself is a near-priceless collection of sports cars representing the work of Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Alfa-Romeo, Ford, MG, Ferrari, and almost every other maker of great sports cars.  The rest of the museum is a charming collection of all things that move and fly.  If you love transportation, and have not yet been to Owl’s Head, you owe yourself a trip up there.

            For those who made the drive, it was still a fun day.  It takes more than a few raindrops to soak the hearts of the DER crowd!  Don’t worry; we’ll be back next year!  Let’s just hope that Mother Nature feels like playing on our side this time! 

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