Below is the Full Listing of All Vehicles That Were Driven Home Long Distances After Purchase

	Ft. Worth, TX, 2009: 1968 Citroen DS-21 Pallas	This car was purchased off of Craigslist in Houston in early 2009 after an exhaustive search for an interesting car in Texas. The car was picked up, looked after, and worked on by good friend Csaba in Fort Worth. In May of 2009, the Folkerts family flew to Texas for a working vacation and to pick up "The Goddess" and drive her home to PA.
	Ft. Worth, TX, 2006: 1972 Fiat 124 Familiare (Wagon)	This car was the parts-runner/beater of Vick Autosports in Ft. Worth, Texas. I purchased it from Robert Vick through good friend Csaba Vandor, who also graciously conducted and oversaw the partial restoration of the car. Nanci and I flew to DFW and drove it home, entering it in a major car show on the way home. Has the original automatic transmission, but at least it's mated to a twin-cam engine with electronic ignition.
	Pacifica, CA, 2009: 1972 Fiat 238 Wohnmobile	I first became aware of this car when Euro-model-importer-extraordinaire friend Simon had it for sale. I saw him bring it out to the Carlisle Import show every year and never acted on it, although I would occasionally hang out inside! It then went to friend Rich Stephens out in CA, from whom I eventually bought it. This was the Oregon/IronButt 2009 subject car after a bit of preparation at the capable hands of Wine Country Motors in Napa and friend Mike (trying-his-hand-at-painting) Mudge in the Sacramento area.
	Foresthill, CA, 2008: 1974 Fiat 124 Sport Spider	We used to have this model on our "Future Cars" wish-list page. Then good friend Mike Mudge alerted me to one that a buddy was selling (good thing Mikey remembers what's on my "wanted" page!). We picked up the car two days later from Mike's driveway in N. California and drove it up to the Oregon event (where Gregory Smith installed his famous headlight relays); then arrived on Long Island in it 5 days later to attend the wedding of my friends Sonny and Sue. The car had its share of difficulties along the way (fuel pumps, distributor leaks, etc.) but it did deliver us 4,400 miles across the country - my daughter Madelyn's first time doing so!
	San Bernardino, CA, 2002: 1974 Fiat X1/9	When I was living in Las Vegas in 2002, I purchased this car from a guy in the California desert who had as many British cars as I have Italian ones. He had to take this one with another British car he wanted, and was happy to sell it to me. Completely original in every way, including the paint and ugly period-correct side mouldings. Drove it to Fiat-Freak-Out West in Denver and then across the country; haven't done much with it since.
	Indianapolis, IN, 2002: 1974 Fiat X1/9	What started life as an 'ordinary' 1974 X1/9 has become a pretty special car. Built by famous Fiat-racer Steve Hoelscher of northern Alabama, I purchased this car in 2002 from Mark Frost (who also races Fiats) in Indianapolis, IN. It's built with all the right stuff: 1500 block, big-valve head, cams, dual 40 DCNF Webers, race springs, Konis, ATS wheels, custom exhaust, electronic ignition, etc. A car that is a tremendous amount of fun to both drive and show.
	Seattle, WA 2003-4: 1975 Lancia Beta Coupe	Purchased in Seattle, Washington in 2002 with a PERFECT early interior in tan leather and dual 40 DCNF carburetors. I installed Koni struts in the front, cut the springs, and installed what may have been the world's last NOS Monza exhaust system. The car and I made an appearance at Oregon 2003 and got as far as Boise, Idaho, where it was completely torn down and rebuilt by friend Dwight Anderson. Completed the cross-country trip home in July of 2005.
	Austin, TX, 2003: 1978 Fiat 131	Purchased from the original owner in Austin Texas in 2002. Its rust-free original condition was amazing - even the air conditioning and smog systems worked perfectly. With friend Csaba Vandor's help, it was treated to a fresh respray before appearing at MOFLO 2003 and then being driven home to PA. I have also installed new wheels and tires, an electronic ignition, a Brava grille, and trunk spoiler. Has been personally invited to, and has attended, many car shows and driving events. One of our favorites.
	Buffalo, NY, 1992: 1978 Toyota Landcruiser "FJ-40"	My very first Landcruiser, purchased when I was in college up in Buffalo. Installed a used engine and drove it through the winter there. It was ugly, but TOUGH and reliable. 'Sold' it to a guy who wanted it for use around his farm.
	N.CA/S.OR/Boise, ID, 2006: 1979 Fiat Brava Wagon	A really nice Brava Wagon discovered by Bay-area friends in California to replace Rich Stephens' totalled 131 Wagon. Once Rich was done with it, it became the "family truckster" of the Anderson Family in Boise, ID. Nanci and I drove this car to Oregon 2006 and then home on her first-ever cross-country trip.
	El Paso, TX, 2000: 1980 Fiat Brava Sedan	A very rare fuel-injected 5-speed Fiat Brava Sedan. This was the famous "OBR (Operation Brava Rescue) car, saved literally from the center of a junkyard in El Paso Texas. Installed an engine, drove it home, and used it for a while before trading it to friend Cap'm Woody. Woody drove it for many years until he was rear-ended, totalling the poor Brava.
	Tucson, AZ, 1996: 1980 Fiat Spider 2000 Anniversary	A very rare Fiat Spider 2000 Anniversary edition model (number 492) built to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Pininfarina. Had numerous unique parts, including leather interior, 14-inch wheels (first time offered on a Spider), brown interior appointments, "Champagne Metallic" paint, and individually-numbered plaques. Bought in Tucson, restored, driven across the country, and sold to an Italian executive living in Manhattan.
	N.CA/S.OR/Boise, ID, 2007: 1981 Lancia Zagato	Another car from Boise, Idaho. The original owner was a little old lady who finally agreed to sell it to friend Dwight. His wife drove the car many years before the head gasket failed. I took over from there, and with the expert mechanical preparation of friend Dave Voss, Nanci and I drove it across the country - towing a pop-up camper - when she was 5 months pregnant.
	Santa Monica, CA, 2001: 1982 Fiat Ritmo Cabrio	A very rare (3 known in North America) grey-market car I found in California, made road-worthy, and 'killed' in a horrific rollover in Colorado on my way back to PA. The Bertone-designed and built car gave its life to spare mine; it's incredible integrity was obvious after seeing the car after the accident: I walked away without a scratch. Its parts live on in my current Strada.
	Northern KY, 2004: 1982 Fiat Spider 2000	A really nice Spider purchased out of Kentucky in 2004. Has all the right modifications: sport springs/KYB shocks, ANSA exhaust, and remote CD player. Sold to my brother, who drove it from PA to Baton Rouge, LA in 2008 - another Ironbutt trip!
	Seattle, WA, 2004: 1982 Fiat Spider 2000	Purchased in Seattle, Washington in 2003. Partially restored there and driven across the United States for my "IronButt 2004" adventure. With two grown men and all their gear. Oh, and towing another Fiat (1977 3P) loaded with the remains of yet another Fiat INSIDE., no less. Made appearances at Oregon '04 and FFO '04 as well as other shows and events, including our wedding.
	The Woodlands, TX, 2005: 1982 Fiat Spider 2000	A gorgeous rust-free red '82 Spider from The Woodlands, Texas. A completed father-son project with many custom touches.
	Birmingham, AL, 2004: 1985 Bitter SC	Amazing car with a fascinating history. Sold new in California, allegedly to Wilt Chamberlain (according to previous owner). At some time, it moved to Colorado for a few years. I purchased it in a two-Bitter deal from a guy in Birmingham, Alabama. Car has a 350 Chevy bored out to 409cc's built with all the best stuff on the market (Brodix, Edelbrock, Holley) which, together, rumble the whole garage!
	Tucson, AZ, 1998: 1985 1/2 Pininfarina Spider	The 1985.5 model is the very last Fiat spider variant and very few were manufactured. I've owned this car since 1996. It has tasteful and reversible modifications. I've driven it from California to the Florida Keys to New England and everywhere inbetween. One of my favorites in the garage.
	Clearwater, FL, 2000: 1985 1/2 Pininfarina Spider	A very rare low-original-miles 1985.5 "rack-and-pinion" Spider. Found at a used car lot in Clearwater Florida and bought sight-unseen. Installed a new-used transmission and took care of many other needed repairs. Eventually sold to new friend Dan in central New Jersey, who still enjoys it to this day.
	Columbus, OH, 2001: 1988 BMW 735i	My "daily driver" during the warm months of the year is this very rare (1 of 401) 5-SPEED 735i (e32 series). Found in a Columbus, Ohio, newspaper in 2001. M5 wheels, BAS springs, Eibach struts, short-shift kit, and so on make it a perfect car to log a LOT of seat-time in. Only 258,000 miles and counting!
	Tucson, AZ, 1998: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO	One of the most powerful, comfortable cars I've ever owned. Great for the numerous cross-country trips I took with it. Rescued it from a wrecking yard in Tucson, Arizona and restored it there, then sold it in St.Petersburg, Florida several years later.
	Athens, GA, 2007: 1990 LaForza	What's a LaForza? The Italian equivalent of a Hummer - used by the European military, police, etc. with some upgraded to civilian use. Designed by Pininfarina, built by Fiat (IVECO) with a Maserati interior and Ford 5.0 engine, 4-speed automatic 4WD transmission, and Jeep transfer case. This is the "high-mileage, daily use" LaForza of the two in the collection.
	Gaithersburg, MD, March 2011: 2012 Fiat 500 Sport Prima Edizione	This is the first Fiat sold in the United States since 1982. And I don't mean this model (although that's also true), I mean this CAR. This is the lowest-serial number 500 sold - Prima Edizione #11 (1-10 and 500 were not available to the public for purchase). Keys were handed to us at the delivery ceremony by Fiat North America CEO Laura Soave. Click for full story with photos.