Keith Martin has been involved with the collector car hobby for more than 40 years, and is the founder and publisher of this magazine. Keith has also written for the New York Times, Automobile, AutoWeek, Road & Track and other publications, has been an emcee for numerous concours, and had his own show, “What’s My Car Worth,” shown on Velocity. He has received many honors, including the Lee Iacocca Award, the Edward Herrmann Award, was inducted into the Concorso Italiano Hall of Fame, and more. He has served on the board of directors of The LeMay Museum and Oregon Ballet Theater, and was formerly the chair of the board of the Meguiar’s Award. Learn more about Keith here.
One thousand miles and two thousand great conversations. The second annual SCM 1000 is now a part of the magazine’s history. Last week, 82 enthusiasts in 42 cars drove 1,000 miles in four days. They explored nooks and crannies of Oregon that are well off the beaten path. However, as spectacular as the cars and the roads were, even better was the camaraderie that developed among the participants. A new feature this year — and unique to our tour — was a series of “Conversations with Collectors.” They were hosted by SCM contributing editor Donald Osborne and featured SCM contributors Miles […]
One thousand miles and two thousand great conversations.
The second annual SCM 1000 is now a part of the magazine’s history.
Last week, 82 enthusiasts in 42 cars drove 1,000 miles in four days. They explored nooks and crannies of Oregon that are well off the beaten path.
However, as spectacular as the cars and the roads were, even better was the camaraderie that developed among the participants.
A new feature this year — and unique to our tour — was a series of “Conversations with Collectors.” They were hosted by SCM contributing editor Donald Osborne and featured SCM contributors Miles Collier and Steve Serio. Just 45 minutes in length, they were presented to packed rooms on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Joining the discussion about “The Future of the Hobby” were Amanda Gutierrez and Abigayle Morgan from MacPherson College. They were driving a 1965 Porsche 356C. A generous donation from Bill Sheffler made their participation possible.
The discussions were free flowing and wide ranging.
Long after the amazing cars and roads have been lost to memory, the discussions I had and the friendships I made and renewed will remain the most important part of those four days.
Registration for the 2020 SCM 1000 will open August 1 at www.scm1000.com. Dates are Sunday, July 12 through Friday, July 17, 2020. The SCM 1000 is limited to just 40 cars, 1973 and earlier, or by application. Preference next year will be given to the cars of England and of Piero Rivolta (to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the marque). The route will feature the Oregon Coast.
The SCM 1000 route book
2019 SCM 1000 participants
2019 SCM 2019 route
Maria Schick with her 1965 356 SC
The SCM Duetto goes another 1,000 miles
Deb Pollack of Drive Toward a Cure and the SCM Duetto on the SCM 1000
Conversationalists on the SCM 1000 Miles Collier, Donald Osborne, Steve Serio and yours truly
Porsches on the SCM 1000 outside the Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City, Oregon
A packed room each evening for the “Conversations with Collectors” on the SCM 1000
Behind the wheel of a 1965 356C coupe on the SCM 1000
Alfa 2600 of SCM 1000 mechanic Tom Black on the SCM 1000
Future enthusiasts in the SCM Duetto in Baker City on the SCM 1000
Porsche 356 in its natural environment on the SCM 1000
