Cars on 5th in Naples, Florida
Ann M. Fagan | Published on 2/9/2024
After 3 years of planning, the Gull Wing Group was officially invited to join the 20th annual Cars on 5th in Naples, Florida. East Coast Chapter President, Ann M. Fagan, worked with the local Ferrari club President Tom O’Riodan, who spends all year planning this event. Our club was allocated 5 spaces for this year’s show. With over 700 cars and 20,000 spectators, this car show is the biggest one day event in Naples.
The following members proudly displayed their cars in the show (from left to right): Rudi and Yasmin Rodriguez-Duret: 1957 300SL Coupe, Todd Gilbert: 2012 SLS AMG Coupe, Helmut and Roberta Keidl: 1957 300SL Roadster, Ann M. Fagan: 2012 SLS AMG Roadster, and Dr. Frank Spellman: 2017 S63 AMG Cabriolet Edition 130 (not pictured). Congratulations to Rudy and Yasmin forwinning the Best of Show in the German Class for their 1957 300SL Coupe.1957 300SL Coupe and 2012 SLS AMG Coupe
Gull Wing Group members congratulate Rudi and Yasmin Rodriguez-Duret for winning the German Class. From left to right: Ann M. Fagan, Rudi and YasminRodriguez-Duret, Dr. Frank Spellman, Helmut and Roberta Keidl.
The interior of the 1957 300SL Coupe
Thank you to all of the members who shared their cars with the public. Cars on 5th supports local charity St. Matthew’s House whose mission is to provide food, housing, and recovery for people experiencing hunger, homelessness, and addiction. This year’s goal was to raise $1.5 million for the charity. Finally, we wish to thank Tom O’Riodan and his team of volunteers who made this event a big success.