Friday, April 9, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
What ever happened to MOB EXOTICS?
Looking for information about MOB EXOTICS? We’ve moved!
Our little local social networking group of exotic car owners and Italian car enthusiasts went national back at the start of 2009. You can still participate with other members at local, regional and national events. However, the biggest change is that instead of meeting up here to look for posts about weekly events, car club members get to chat online with other family and friends thanks to FACEBOOK.
Yep — that’s right… the old MOB EXOTICS has it’s own Playing in Traffic Group on facebook –complete with a photo gallery anyone can contribute car photos to, a special events board, and chat between Maserati, Ferrari, and Lamborghini living friends (Fiat, Lancia, and Italian Motorcycles like Ducati and Moto Guzzi, too).
Simply type http://www.italianizzato.com and it will take you right there.
Click HERE to GET ITALIANIZED!
If you are really ambitious and want access to more car news, you can follow Jack and Kae Davis online —
Jack Davis is on Twitter @ferrarifans and on Facebook
Kae Davis is on Twitter @cafecars and on Facebook
You can subscribe to Kae’s EXOTIC CAR EXAMINER column on Examiner.com by visiting www.autopopnews.com, too.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Ferrari owner and FCA-Mar member Dennis Gilligan wins lifetime achievement award
Ferrari owner and exotic automobile collector Dennis Gilligan might be best known in the car show circuit for his work with the Ferrari Club of the Mid-Atlantic Region and for hosting the annual “Gilligan’s Island Exotic Car Show” special event and fundraiser in Maryland for the benefit of Hospice of the Chesapeake, but in the real world he’s known as a land developer.
Dennis Gilligan is the host of the annual "Gilligans Island Exotic Car Show" -- a Ferrari Club sanctioned event
This year, Gilligan was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Home Builders Association of Maryland for his consistently excellent work on land development projects along the Eastern Seaboard region. Not only has Dennis spent his life devoted to a passion for cars (and all things Ferrari), he’s been pioneering in his industry and spearheading green community projects.
Congratulations to Dennis Gilligan (photo right) and family from Ferrari – Maserati and Lamborghini fans nationally and internationally for winning this prestigious award in the Mid-Atlantic region!
With the ultimate design goal of creating “Sustainable Communities” in mind, the company’s land development projects attempt to maximize the use of porous surfaces and limit disturbed areas. As such, their unique professional team works for the betterment of the overall atmosphere, a lifestyle plus for modern humans that keeps local wildlife protected and plant species flourishing.
For more information about Craftsmen Developers:
Craftsmen Developers, LLC
7524 WB&A Road, Suite 101 Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061
phone (410) 766-6565
www.craftsmendevelopers.com
Monday, October 12, 2009
Columbus Day Parade Behind the Scenes October 12, 2008 with Maserati of Baltimore and MOB EXOTICS
Columbus Day Parade Behind the Scenes October 12, 2008 with Maserati of Baltimore and MOB EXOTICS
Originally uploaded by Jack & Kae Davis
Happy Columbus Day, everyone!
Although MOB EXOTICS is no more, the friendships made there have continued to grow.
Now expanded nationwide, the social networking group for exotic car lovers is still active and part of the exotic car community in Baltimore, Maryland and beyond. Join us by visiting http://www.italianizzato.com and feel free to keep a bookmark here at http://www.ferrarimaseratinews.com.
You can also follow more news from our group by subscribing to or adding us as friends at the following links:
Play in traffic with Jack H. Davis
www.autopopmedia.com by Kae Davis
@cafecars on Twitter
Cafe Cars on YouTube
Italianizzato Club on Facebook
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Exotic Car Show in Baltimore Sunday September 27, 2009 ‘Viva Italia’ to benefit Childrens Guild
2009 VIVA ITALIA
CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
BALTIMORE CAR SHOW
SPECIAL EVENT INFORMATION
FOR ITALIANIZZATO CLUB MEMBERS AND EXOTIC CAR FANS
When: Sunday September 27, 2009
Where: Harbor East section of Downtown Baltimore (between the Inner Harbor and Whole Foods)
COST: The event is free to the public; VIP passes are limited.
TIME: Show hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm rain or shine.
CAUSE: Viva Italia 2009 is an annual charity benefit car show raising money for the Childrens Guild, a non-profit organization that works with the most challenged and underprivileged of Baltimore, Maryland’s youth.
PHOTOS: Click HERE to see photos after the show.
VISITOR AND SPECIAL GUEST INFORMATION: Families with children are welcome. Pets are allowed on city streets with proper supervision for waste disposal and if on a leash.
DISPLAY: Expect to see a dazzling variety of the finest Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini cars in the Mid-Atlantic region.
ACTIVITY: There will be an auction, so plan to bring your checkbook and bid accordingly!
SPECIAL COMMUNITY NOTES:
Drew Davis, Jack Davis, and Kae Davis will be on hand with friends from the Italianizzato Club, taking pictures and having fun talking with everybody.
You’ll find them situated somewhere between a cherry vintage Ferrari Testarossa in Scuderia Red Tan traditional colors and a new white Maserati Granturismo or strolling the show talking with other club members, exotic car friends, and family.
If you haven’t found the group, simply ask for Ms. Jeanette Scott of Scotty’s Garage (photo left). She’ll be the cute gal running the registration booth and tent — and is the volunteer auto diva event coordinator for the car show portion of the day’s fund raising activity. Jeanette, owner of the famous Baltimore Lamborghini named “Oro Toro” will know where to find more Italianizzato friends… as we’ll probably be hanging out someplace near her husband, the infamous car show gent “T.W.”, the man, the myth, the legend.
Hope to see you at the car show!
Kae Davis FBO Italianizzato!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Italianizzato Club Meetup at Sotto Sopra for Summer Pasta Party Aug. 27, 2009 — Make your reservations EARLY and bring friends… Valet Parking available!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sotto Sopra’s Italian Celebration
SUMMER PASTA PARTY August 27, 2009 [date change]
The Italianizzato Club visiting Sotto Sopra
The party starts at 8 p.m. and carries on through to midnight. Kick up your heels and let down your hair, come via Vespa, Moto Guzzi, Maserati, Lamborghini, Fiat, or Ferrari, and don’t forget to bring your inner Italian spirit.
Summer Pasta Party ticket price of $60 includes food, wine, beer, entertainment, gratuity, tax and can be purchased at Sotto Sopra’s website: www.sottosopra.us.
All other alcoholic beverages will be half price for this event.
Sotto Sopra Restaurant is located at 405 N. Charles Street.
For further information call Sotto Sopra Restaurant at 410.625.0534
ABOUT
Visit http://www.italianizzato.com for more information.
Sotto Sopra Restaurant is located four blocks north of the Inner Harbor at 405 N. Charles Street at the gateway to Baltimore’s Mt. Vernon cultural district. Winner of the people’s choice award for Favorite Baltimore Italian Restaurant from Baltimore Magazine, Sotto Sopra has been offering contemporary Italian cuisine for 14 years.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Ferrari lovers head out for Gilligan’s Island 2009 Special Event Charity Fund Raiser and Car Show
Gilligan’s Island
Charity Event benefiting the Chesapeake Bay Hospice Center
Saturday, June 6 (11:00 – 5:00pm)
[Rain Date: Sunday, June 7]
Members and friends of the Ferrari Club of the Mid-Atlantic region will be gathering this Saturday June 6, 2009 [or Sunday June 7, 2009 if rain sets in] for a very special special afternoon car show event.
Ferrari Dino will be on display at the Gilligan's Island 2009 Event
Rallying at the Maryland waterfront estate of Dennis and Peggy Gilligan, car owners from all over the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic region will be showcasing more than 50 privileged Ferraris, all pristine and displayed Concours D’Elegance style at this second annual summer kick-off party event. There’s more news however, as the Italianizzato Club muscle has been hard at work again. Just this week, host Dennis Gilligan has expressly agreed to extend the invitation for other brands of exotic cars to plan a day trip down to visit the estate and showcase their vehicles. That’s big news for owners of other marquees like Maserati, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, and custom American muscle classics and exotics like the Ford GT. You see, originally, the rumor spread that Ferrari club guys were not going to allow non-owners to visit or other car models on the private acres if we tried to attend.
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will be on display
What did Dennis Gilligan say when he heard that other exotic car club members were not being included in the Ferrari event invitation? “Are you kidding? My place is huge. Everyone I know in the Ferrari club is friendly and loves all kinds of cars. Everybody is welcome.” The Gilligan family says, “Bring your Exotic Car (or boat for that matter as dock slips/anchorage are available) and share our home and pool overlooking Rock Creek. Reservations [on the main field] will be limited to the first 75 Exotic Cars and there is room to display 75 more [for a total of 150 cars on display next year].” Dennis also indicated that there is ample parking for all methods of transportation on his land. All he’s asked is that the Ferrari field, as a Ferrari club sanctioned event, exotic or show cars, and daily driver commuter parking be kept separate for the purpose of photography and creating ambiance. See how easy it is to attend an FCA-MAR event? [Tisk, tisk to those non-affiliated folks spreading silly exclusionary gossip in the chat rooms and by private messages on forums.] Included in the cost of admission is a catered lunch by Annapolis favorite barbecue restaurant Adam’s Ribs. Cost of entry includes beverages, “All the sodas and beer your can drink” says Dennis (sorry kids — 21 and up on the alcoholic beverages and yes, ID will be checked). The cost, just $45.00 per person, is fully tax deductible with 100% of the proceeds provided to the Hospice of the Chesapeake. You do not need to own or be showing an exotic car to participate in this event. All guests over the age of 16 are welcome; please contact the event host to make special arrangements for wheelchair or handicapped participants.
Ferrari F430 Challenge Car
Early registrants planing to display cars sent check by postal mail to the event location address: Dennis Gilligan, 1316 Water Oak Drive, Pasadena, MD 21122. Late car show entries should immediately email the EXOTIC CAR EXAMINER at cafecars@gmail.com to express interest in joining the show this weekend (and include .jpg photos of their car along with make, model, year, and other pertinent contact details for the Gilligans to help be prepared for post-event coverage).
Please email Dennis Gilligan (dennisgilligan@comcast.net) or call 410-320-5878 for more information about the Gilligan’s Island Event, including for assistance with directions.
Expect Dennis Gilligan and son Conor of Craftsmen Developers to help host an awards ceremony featuring People’s Choice and various door prizes.
DON’T FORGET TO THANK THE FOLLOWING EVENT SPONSORS: 
Adams Ribs – www.adamsribs.com (catering) Ferrari Club of America – Mid Atlantic Region – www.fca-mar.com Maserati of Baltimore – www.maseratiofbaltimore.com Ferrari of Washington – www.ferrariofwashington.com (Jack Davis, sales)
Compitzione & Sports Car – www.competizionecars.com Radcliffe Motorcar Company – www.rmccar.com Porsche of Annapolis – www.porscheofannapolis.com (Mike Mauer, sales) Artist – Randy Owens – www.randyowens.com (festival art) Exotic Car Examiner by Connections Prep – www.autopopnews.com
Friday, May 22, 2009
Exotic Car Examiner Highlights Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Sold at Maserati of Baltimore: Delivered So Happy New Owner Could Play in Traffic 2009 Memorial Day Weekend
The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione sold for $292k at Maserati of Baltimore
The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is one of Fiat Group’s latest and most ambitious supercar projects. Sold to a lucky new owner in May of 2009 by the team at Maserati of Baltimore, the exotic modern classic is sure to become a legend in the motorsports world for it’s sharp design–and for its celebrity appearances around the Mid-Atlantic region.
As a new resident in Baltimore, she will hopefully be the photo focus of exotic spotter cameras and video sightings all around the charm city region and Washington DC Metro glam nightclubs. With looks to rival any Ferrari or Lamborghini, the “new kid on the block” exotic car is sure to be the talk of the Charm City and National Capital District towns.
Exotic car loving residents of the East Coast and Italianizzato Club members from all around are excited to see this one up close and in person, as this Alfa Romeo is one “mint condition contemporary classic designed All-Italian car beauty” sure to be Concours D’Elegance bound…
Click HERE to read the full story from the Exotic Car Examiner
Drive safe this Memorial Day Weekend, Everybody!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Maserati Granturismo S plays Hide-n-Seek with Heidi Klotzman in Baltimore, MD
Meet Baltimore Night Life Expert Heidi Klotzman pictured here with Maserati Granturismo S
Can you guess where this photograph of Italianizzato Club member Heidi Klotzman was taken in downtown Baltimore, Maryland?
If you guess at the Havana Club, sheik night life cigar bar location sponsored by the world famous “Ruth’s Chris” restaurant and steakhouse chain (favorite dinner spot of prestigious locals, fine dining connoisseurs, and celebrities all across the country) you would be on the money.
What was this highly fashionable Maserati Granturismo doing while parked in the rock star parking area in front of the timeless but trendy club for cigar aficionados? The car was in the downtown Baltimore Inner Harbor district to help chauffeur Klotzman to the Havana Club to celebrate her company HeidenSeek’s 4th anniversary (and her birthday).
Klotzman, a well known Baltimore event promoter and nightlife personality in the Mid-Atlantic region is well known for throwing lavish bashes imbibed with luxury. Having a Maserati coupe to chariot escort her to the celebration just seemed fitting; Heidi, a delightful gal everyone would love to meet and be, deserved nothing more than the royal treatment throughout the evening. When it comes to creating nightclub gatherings and clever online marketing strategies, Klotzman is the queen.
Young professionals who are rising professionally and financially on the jet set and international scene are all happy to fly in to Baltimore’s BWI airport in order to attend HeidenSeek parties. Those in attendance can expect guests to be of a relaxed nature but dressed “high fashion”, as the normal tempo of her parties tends to run on the designer-to-haute-couture off camera celebrity scene. Costume party nights are also a big hit in the Maryland DC region, as this anniversary birthday party bash illustrates with it’s 80s nightclub theme.
For more information about events with Heidi Klotzman, click HERE.
Click HERE to join the Italianizzato Club group on Facebook.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Glimmer and Sparkle and Fun Family Carnivals tickle the fancy of Maserati Lovers in Maryland
I know this sparkle car is neither Italian or exotic, but it sure dazzles. A diamond-bedazzler crusted Mercedes S Class convertible? Researching auto images that would scream “Carnival”, I found this little gem (pun intended).
Since I genuinely laughed out loud when I saw it, I just to share it. Here’s the photo link and photographer credits where I found the photo on Flickr:
SEMA Cars 2007 – Import Cars – Tuner Cars – Exotic Cars – Luxury Cars2007 SEMA Show Cars in Las Vegas. Lots of Hot Import, Tuner, Exotic, and Luxury Cars. Videos at our Automotive Video Website… Uploaded by automotiveappearance.tv on 11 Nov 07, 8.57PM EDT.
SEMA Cars 2007 – Import Cars – Tuner Cars – Exotic Cars – Luxury Cars
Originally uploaded by automotiveappearance.tv
Bright lights and carnival rides in Essex, Maryland fund-raiser helps raise money for Buomi Shrine Center
For all of you folks who are residents in the Maryland region, plan to head over to Essex for the Boumi Shrine carnival this 2009 season. Happening at 5050 King Avenue, visitors will be able to catch a car show on Thursday, May 14th from 6-9pm that has a Maserati Granturismo S on display. Friday night visitors [May 15th] will be able to see the family friendly 2009 Maserati Quattroporte on display from 6-10pm.
The festival sponsored by the Boumi Shriners is an annual event and popular local “fun thing to do” for families with children. All proceeds benefit the Boumi Shrine Center but are not deductible for tax purposes. Maserati of Baltimore is the Maserati exhibit sponsor, brought on board with the Shriner project by Italianizzato Club member Jay Block.
Click HERE to view the special events page for the Boumi Carnival.
Click Here for Map and Directions to the Maserati Display at the Carnival in Essex, MD!
Tickets & Admission Information
Admission Is Free! Free Parking On Site!
Enjoy the Music, Lights and Spectacle! Terrific Food on Sale at All Times, including Pizza,
Funnel Cakes, Pit Beef/Ham/Turkey, Ice Cream, Hot Dogs and more!
Beer Garden Open Every Night from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Wristband Coupons — $10 Advance Sale • $18 at the gate
Wristband coupons are good for all rides Monday-Thursday, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
& Saturday-Sunday, Noon-4:00 pm ONLY
Ride Tickets:
25 Tickets for $20 at Gate • 10 Tickets for $5 Advance Sale
Click Here for Advance Sale Orders and Discount Coupons!
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