Finally pics of one of the most prestigeous car collection on earth IMO ;)

[Merzbow]

So here you go...almost every milestone super car available in one warehouse. Ken hosted a gathering today at his warehouse. The guests were a car club from Ann Arbor I believe and of course me and a few of his other private car friends. Once you set foot into this warehouse the feeling is unreal. Nothing like it can ever happen to me again and never will. First thing I see when walking through that big white door was an SLR, S7, Enzo, Veyron, Gallardo, F40, 599, 612, Super America, 288, 360, 430, 430 spyder, Carrera GT, and Murcielago. Knees went weak, heart started beating through my chest, stomach started churning, began to breathe heavily.I can honestly say, if I would have gotten hit by a bus I wouldn't have noticed. One experience I will never forget even when my body dies. I got the sit in the F40 too....drool...Going back there next Saturday (20th), I'm hoping he will start some of them up for me so I can get some good exhaust clips. An all-Ferrari club is stoping by next weekend.Anyways, Enjoy the pictures. As always, pictures don't do justice but just try to understand that these cars are actually driven a lot and on a daily basis and are NOT garage queens, which does in fact add to the already existing awe towards them. A few videos mixed in there as well. IF you have any questions or requests for particular pictures post up as there are over 300 pictures taken between my friend and me LINK TO PICS: http://smg.photobucket.com/alb...0PICS/

[lovemyraffe]

Very very jealous.

[northvibe]

ill take the ford gt....pay 100 for shipping...thanks hahha dang dude.....thats amazing.

[damronjr]

See, why can people afford to live like that and all I want is a decent house in N Dallas and my Vibe to be 1 color and running right! MUST BE NICE!

[Merzbow]

(removed) I agree Damron...I'm so far in debt already it's ridiculous. That's why I LOVE to play Test Drive Unlimited. I can drive the cars I wont ever own I think the Veyron's worth is up to around $2.2 million now North, when he bought the S7, Saleen upgraded his Ford GT's supercharger for free....it's like: buy an S7 get a $40,000 supercharger upgrade free!!!! (removed)... He's got a Koenigsegg CCX on the way to add to the collection. I'm trying to get him to get a TVR Sagaris, as those are among my favorite cars of all time next to the F50. He's still looking for an F50 that meets his criteria.

[northvibe]

does he drive these things?? imo i see no point owning a car you dont drive..

[coldmm803]

i need a new pair of pants nowwhats the gray car in the 11th pic down? when can we have a genvibe meet there. i'd even pay an admission fee to see them. time to continue drooling

[WaveAction]

nice collection..but wow..what a waste of money

[ajflan]

How is that a waste of money!?! If you have a passion in life, and can afford it, why not indulge it?

[Merzbow]

I'm sorry but a waste of money???? Would you rather him spend his money on cocaine or DUI tickets like all the stupid celebrities now-a-days? (removed)...That is not a waste of money. He donates to charity, he has quite a few houses, he has three daughters and a son which are all in school. What else would you rather him spend the money on? There is nothing else to spend money on.Don't use the argument "you can't drive fast on the roads anyways" either cause that's such a dumb thing to say lol. He races a lot of these cars on the track...and even though you aren't supposed to go fast on the streets, it's not a matter of going fast...it's the feeling. Controlling such a powerful machine, such a work of art, an engineering marvel. Just like sitting on the curb while a '68 Baracuda with a blown 454 drives by...you can feel it in your bones and there's not another thing like it in existence anywhere.

[WaveAction]

just IMO i feel it's a waste of money

[ajflan]

Paul you are so wise. Well said.

[Merzbow]

(removed)...I know it's your opinion. I never take offense to anything ever except when it comes to cars. You can make fun of me or put me down all you want but when it comes to cars I am VERY sensitive. So I don't mean to snap back at you lol. It is the only thing I am living for. I don't care about anything else in life except bikes, of course my friends and some of my family members but you know what I mean

[scott_h]

Sorry to have to ask, but who's Ken?

[NascarXprt]

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow »this is the callaway c12 corvette

[tangerine]

Fork over the Cuda and we'll call it even.

[Kamikaze]

I just died a happy man... 288 GTO. F-40... Merz like you've said, he just needs that F-50... what about an MC-12? or does he think since he's already got the Enzo why buy the Maserati?I love the pics. I'll be spending all week on this thread!oh, and Quote »I got the sit in the F40 too....drool...My favorite car... I am jealous.

[Merzbow]

Ken is the guy my mom is dating.Yes the Calloway C12 is awesome. He helped design the C16 also. Him and Calloway unveiled it at Pebble Beach over the summer. Search it on googl.e It is beautiful.

[Neouka]

beautiful collection.. wish it was mine... throw in a couple NSXs in there and I'd be quite happy with it all :Doh yeah... definitely NOT a waste of money.

[Merzbow]

Well you're in luck my friend!lol, here's an NSX that was there. Still cannot believe that those cars almost cost $100,000 brand new !!!:

[Whelan]

Well the NSX was a very advanced car when it came out new. Think of other cars that were out when it was introduced in the early 90's. Even with a mid engine V6 it still held competition against many other cars.And if you TT those things, they are ridiculous!BTW, very nice collection, you are lucky to see those cars so often. Still I think the F40 is the nicest car there.

[GrayFox]

The GT is MINE, northvibe does he need vallet service? I'm free on the weekends Merz, you don't look very happy to be standing beside an Veyron haha

[VforVIBE]

Low flying stupid question...What are the wires for?

[Mrizzle05]

I HATE HIM!!!! i want that Saleen S7 sooooooooooooo.... oooooooo bad!Very nice collection... nice photots to merz

[BlueCrush]

Meh...it's an ok collection...lol.A little over the top though...where's the Yugo?I can think of better ways to spend the amount of money paid for those cars. So does this guy own Saudi Arabia or what?

[GrayFox]

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »Meh...it's an ok collection...lol.well, Brian... let's see your S7. How about YOUR Enzo? ... nope? I didn't think so haha j/p I think coldmm is onto something... Ken should help us sponsor the Epic North America Vibe Rally hahaI think we'd get more people to show up if he was giving tours

[drunkenmaxx]

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »I can think of better ways to spend the amount of money paid for those cars. So does this guy own Saudi Arabia or what?that's what i'm thinking. i have never seen anyone on cribs have even 1/4 that many cars. i can't imagine having that kind of cash.

[ToolGuy]

Awesome, very, very nice! Great collection of new and old for sure! Those Ferrari's rock!

[Merzbow]

I took pics of the Corvette's for you Toolguy.No he doesn't own Saudi Arabia but he did get hiw Porsche 959 from the Sultan of one of those Middle Eastern countries...you think this is a lot of cars...his told me this Sultan has at least 5-10 of the same exact of each car he owns just in different colors so whatever color he feels like driving that day he has them....that is a bit ridiculous IMO.The wires are to keep the batteries alive so the cars are primed and ready to go depending on which one he wants to take out.Reason I don't look happy is because so much excitement and awe was running through my brain, it didn't have the capacity to show any emotions on top of all that (removed).

[GrayFox]

haha well in that case I'm surprised you even remember it good thing you took picture, huh? haha

[Kamikaze]

The Sultan of Brunie (not sure of the spelling)He's crazy, most of his normal cars, once he's done with them no one gets them. I read about how he dumped 400 motorcycles into the sea b/c he didn't want them anymore... It was years ago when I read about him.

[RIT]

post a picture of your mother. I would love to see what a women looks like that is able to date a guy with so much money. I'm serious !

[NibCrom]

Is that red Lingenfelter Corvette a Twin Turbo? 725 HP?Thanks for the sharing the pics! That F40 is awesome, and I'd love to see a Veyron in person.

[Merzbow]

I think it is the twin turbo kit on it. John Lingenfelter (the one how made all the GM performance upgrades) Was actually Ken's second cousin. When I found that out I was very excited lol. Those Lingenfelkter cars are ridiculous.

[Mrizzle05]

hey merz i think were second cousins or something... so ima move out there and be a part of this awesomeness you are always in.

[scherry2]

Paul, pretty cool. I can imagine just how you felt. the pics are nice, except for about 1/2 way through them this ugly guy was in them. oh! that was you!!! ehhm ahh well COOL PICS!!

[drunkenmaxx]

why are there signs from a car dealer showroom in there? does he go for the whole effect or something?

[Merzbow]

Well, he gets a lot of his cars from a Bentley/exotic dealership (Bentley of Troy) around my area. So he helps them advertise I guess since there were over 130 people there from the exotic car club of Ann Arbor. Probably doing them a favor.BTW Sheldon, that guy in the middle is a badass so watch it j/k.

[MRCN RCE]

those are some beautiful machines. thanks for hookin us up with those pics n vids all the time. has he let you drive any of em??my request: i'd like to see a pic of the oxygen sensor for the 959. he definitely needs a vibe in there. that will be the icing on the cake

[Merzbow]

He just had the turbos in the 959 redone to meet California emitions since that is where he keeps that particular car. There's a guy there that specializes in that without sacrificing any of the power.So far I've only driven the Red F430 he has in there. Soon he said we will take out one of the Lambos. I've sat in the Veyron, Enzo, F40, 430, Gallardo, and one of the Maseratis.

[MRCN RCE]

excuses excuses. just get me the pic buddy it's cool that he actually drives em. i hate garage queens. my 99 fairlady will only be in a garage when i'm not drivin it. (when i get it)you might have already said it before, but does he ever go to the track or anything with em??

[Merzbow]

Yeah he does fairly often when he has time. Most of his cars had modified exhausts and supercharger when applicable lol.

[Sublimewind]

My god MAN... I knew you would get there one day...!!!!!! Congratz 2 U....!!!! Now, next time i see you, YOU are getting "leg humped" cause it's not likely I'LL ever get to see it... lol

[coldmm803]

i'm bringing back the dead, just found this post in a current thread on another forum http://www.xtremesystems.org/f...unt=4that garage looks familiar. as i posted on the other board, its a small world

[Merzbow]

Do you know who that guy is by chance? I'm kind of curious as to how he got in there lol.AJflan and I just went there this past Thursday by ourselves to pick up my new Olds Intrigue. Got our on private walk through I'll post pics of it tomorrow, he has a few new cars in there from last time.

[MRCN RCE]

what is this?? i want it now if you guys will excuse me, i gotta go change my shirt. i got drool all over this one

[Merzbow]

lol *******, I was about to post pics of that (removed).

[coldmm803]

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow »Do you know who that guy is by chance? I'm kind of curious as to how he got in there lol.no, i dont know them. just happened to see their postQuote, originally posted by Merzbow »AJflan and I just went there this past Thursday by ourselves to pick up my new Olds Intrigue. Got our on private walk through I'll post pics of it tomorrow, he has a few new cars in there from last time.sweet, post up some pics of the Olds too. i'll sit here and droolwhats the blue Audi in the first pic that MRCN posted? is the one he posted the new Calloway sp?

[Merzbow]

Audi RS4 and the Calloway C12. He has another C12 that is all raw carbon fiber with now paint

[Toasted7]

Wow... those pics are amazing!