Tour to Vern Tardel's / the Castelli Ranch
by Frank Colgoni
 
After leaving Vern's, we proceeded to the Castelli ranch to explore a series of buildings containing the most amazing accumulation of collectibles that I've ever seen. The whole complex is set amidst undulating hills covered in vineyards. There was everything there from cars to gas station memorabilia to toys to you name it. Amazing stuff. They also laid on a very nice Italian buffet which Charlie and I tucked into.

Once again, the grounds were packed with rodders and their cars and parking was at such a premium, that it was impossible to leave without moving virtually every car in the reverse sequence to their arrival. We were totally buried. Again, check out the photos.

All in all, a fun and interesting day. Oh, by the way, the cars on the tour were awesome also.

 
   
 
 
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