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#198 September 2019

Safety Fast! PRESIDENTS MESSAGE:

CLUB OFFICIALS Dear British Friends,

President: Hoping this finds you all well and getting ready for our fall season. In September Linda Knoblock- Raupp we start driving again so get your engines ready! (321) 757-0180 [email protected] Hope everyone had a great August and did some traveling, visiting and working on et your . I missed dinner at El Bodegon’s and missed all of you. I heard it was Vice President: wonderful and a great crowd, thank you Mike and John! Brian Mitchell (321) 254-9605 Shows will be popping up everywhere so get out there and show your LBC. Can’t [email protected] wait to see you all again. Get your RSVP’s out for September’s dinner being Treasurer: hosted by Pat and Cathy Pesce at Fresh Scratch Bistro & Lounge. Mark Helen Kingston September’s calendar for the dinner on the 9th and our event trip on the 21st. (321) 773-1455 [email protected] Ideas are always welcome too! Should you have anything, anyplace, anywhere that Secretary: you think the club would enjoy let us know. There’s never a bad idea. Marilyn Lewis (321) 259-7681 Have a great Labor Day weekend, and I look forward to spending the fall with you [email protected] all. Director: John Perez Keep well my friends with Safety Fast! (321) 243-2661 Linda Knoblock-Raupp, [email protected] President of YOUR club Director: (321) 757-0180 Len Coppold [email protected] (321) 752-0737 [email protected] IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE ELECTION CHAIRMAN Director: Norman Ridgely ELECTION TO BE HELD SOON!!! (772)567-2231 [email protected] It has been one month since the announcement appeared in the newsletter Director: concerning the forthcoming election of those who will be responsible for the Dale Lewis operation of your club for the years 2020 and 2021. (321)259-7681 [email protected] As the chair of the committee to oversee the nomination and election of those Immediate Past members, I asked for those interested to contact me. To date, I have received NO President contacts. To be honest, some of the incumbents have agreed to serve again should David Alexander there be a shortfall of new members willing to serve either as an officer or director. (321) 213-7051 However, many of them would be only too pleased to have someone else step [email protected] forward. m

Chairman Emeritus Nominations close September 21st. So please give some thought to volunteering Jerry Keuper your services to YOUR club. (In Memoriam)

For Club Info--Please To register as a nominee, please email the Ballot Chairman, Norman Ridgely, at visit: [email protected] with the position you wish to seek. The deadline to register MG Club--Florida is September 21, 2019.

September Birthdays: Norman C. Ridgely 03 Cathy Pesce 22 Carol Lempicke Ballot Chairman 24 Louise Houk [email protected] 27 George Ricci P.O.Box 651068, Vero Beach, FL 32965 772-532-4265 September Anniversaries: 08 George & Ali Purdy UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS: 13 Doug & Linda Mark your calendars! Rothwell 26 John & Diane Perez  September 9, 2019 MGCC-FL Monthly Dinner Fresh Scratch Bistro &

Upcoming Club Lounge 6:00 PM. POC Pat and Cathy Pesce. The Fresh Scratch Bistro & Events: Lounge is located at 1940 HWY A1A, Indian Harbor Beach, FL 32937. http://www.freshscratchbistro.com/ Please RSVP to Cathy Pesce, September 9, 2019 Club Monthly Dinner [email protected] or cell: 718-702-7688.  September 21, 2019 Titusville Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum / September 21, 2019 Titusville Valiant Air Lunch at Dixie Crossroads. The trip plan is to meet at the Rockledge Command Warbird McDonald’s at 9:00 AM leaving no later than 9:15 AM to drive to the Museum/Lunch at museum. https://www.valiantaircommand.com/ (Group rate of $10 per Dixie Crossroads person available with advanced reservation). After spending some time Contact Information: viewing the displays, we will then travel via a route Mike Euziere will Linda Knoblock- Raupp provide to Dixie Crossroads for lunch. http://www.dixiecrossroads.com/ P. O. Box 410471  September 21, 2019 – Deadline for submitting Nominations for Club Officers and Melbourne, FL 32941 Directors. (321) 757-0180  October 7, 2019 – MGCC-FL Quarterly Board Meeting 6:00 PM Kingston Garage 1561 Avenue Melbourne, FL. The club board meets quarterly to report on matters of the club and to plan events for member

participation. All members are invited to attend. If unable to attend, please email ideas or interests that you have. The club needs your ideas for monthly events!  October 14, 2019 MGCC-FL Monthly Dinner. POC Frank and Helen Kingston.  October 12, 2019 SPCA 9th Annual Hot Dogs, Cool Cats & Wild Rides Car and Motorcycle Show 10:00 AM Fox Lake Park 4400 Fox Lake Road, Titusville, FL 32796. “Great show at a wonderful venue, 9th edition of a growing classic car show in North Brevard. Featuring DJ Fast Eddie and a tremendous selection of door prizes, raffle drawings and 50/50, all in support of the premier animal welfare organization in Brevard County, the SPCA of Brevard! First 100 registered cars receive a dash plaque and all registrants receive a meal ticket and ticket for raffle drawing. 25 Trophies awarded.” Pre-register by mailing in a registration form (http://www.spcanorthbrevard.com/19_car-show.pdf) to 455 Cheney Highway, Titusville, FL, with a check for $15.00 per vehicle registered. The trip plan is to meet at Rockledge McDonald’s at 8:30 AM leaving no later than 9:00 AM to caravan to the show.  November 16, 2019 – Club Business Luncheon Marsh Landing in Fellsmere, FL. The trip plan is to meet at the DAV on US Hwy 1 to caravan to the restaurant – Details to come regarding meet time, route, lunch time, etc.  December (TBD), 2019 – Club Annual Holiday Party. Details to come!

OTHER EVENTS:

 Calendar of local car events and cruise-ins maintained by Mike Euziere. British Car Driving Group  September 20-22, 2019 - Brits in the Valley British Car Show, Columbus, GA Join the Peachtree MG Registry, for the first time, in Columbus, GA for the All British Car Show "Brits in the Valley". The Event, to be held along the banks of the Chattahoochee River at Woodruff Riverside Park, is close to a wide variety of shopping and restaurants in downtown Columbus. For more information about "Brits in the Valley" and to register go to: Brits in the Valley Car Show  October 12, 2019 - 3rd Annual British Car Show Oviedo, FL 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Join the Orlando MG Club hosting a British Car Show at Boys Town Central Florida, 975 Oklahoma Street, Oviedo, FL 32765. The show benefits the Boys and Girls of Boys Town Central Florida. This is a free event with 1 trophy winner as voted on by the boys and girls and staff of Boys Town. *Donations to Boys Town accepted at the event.  October 19, 2019 – Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation’s Keep the Light Shining Event 05:00 PM – 09:00 PM American Muscle Car Museum. Fellow club member, Nancy Garwood, submitted this event for the newsletter. She volunteers at the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse as a docent. “The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse is turning 151 years old and we want to celebrate it with you at the American Muscle Car Museum. The AMCM is a 123,000 square foot complex that houses over 300 American muscle cars ranging from classic 1950s to modern, including rare cars. The complex is very unique and not open to the public so get your tickets soon! Attire - Business casual.” Nancy has tickets (301-332-7121) or they can be purchased online. Included is an Open Bar (Wine, Beer, Soda, water) and Food from Wild Ocean. See Flyer below! https://www.americanmusclecarmuseum.com/muscle-car- events/189-cape-canaveral-lighthouse-foundation-s-keep-the-light-shining- event.html  October 26, 2019 – Cruisin’ The Hill For School Supplies, Holly Hill Car Show, 1065 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill, FL 32117 12 PM – 5 PM. See the flyer below for a car show in Holly Hill. They have a class for foreign cars and the proceeds go to a good cause. It is a chance for us to get our British cars in front of an audience of people interested in cars but may be unfamiliar with the British car aspect of the car hobby.

CLUB PHOTOS:

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MGCC-FL Monthly Dinner August 16, 2019 El Bodegon Cocoa Village Hosted by Mike Panopoulos John Perez Thank you, John and Mike! A truly enjoyable evening for the club— entertainment, food, and fellowship!

Mike treated the club to El Bodegon’s signature Sangria!

Interesting Articles and Information

If you find an article you would like to share with the club or have a story to tell, (everyone has a story!) please email me ([email protected]) and I will include it in the newsletter!

British Car – All British Car Companies

The history of the British traces its roots in the late 19th century when automakers tried to make some new vehicles but relying on German and French advances in car . However, by 1900 Herbert Austin introduced an entirely British four-wheel car. His company – Limited – has actually become the largest car manufacturer in the UK. And other car producers took up the initiative opening the automotive era for Great Britain.

By 1922 the country estimated 183 automakers and in the 1930-s it even outbid France to become the largest car manufacturer in Europe. It’s worth saying that till the 1950-s the UK held the second position in car production in the whole world giving way only to the United States. The British carmakers proved to be on the alert after the World War II as the demand for cars and vehicles in foreign countries had increased to great extent and Great Britain reached the top as the world’s biggest exporter.

But the country’s automotive industry began to lose ground soon. The German car production was in its sharpest and it finally captured the British market. Since the 1980s some foreign counterparts as , , Citroen, Volvo and advanced their interests in Britain and the others like BMW, Volkswagen, SAIC and TATA acquired many British car brands: Rolls-Royce, , Jaguar, Land , are to name just a few.

Major British Car Manufacturers

Nevertheless, the UK is currently one of the leading powers in engine producing. It is also integral to and indispensably associated with car racing and motorsport industry. And though Britain has dropped to only 14th place in the world’s motor vehicle production the British cars are still highly favored and adored worldwide.

Mini

Founded: 1959 Owner: BMW Website: www.miniusa.com

Mini is a very stylish and trendy British car which has its admirers all over the world. The primary two- door Mini was manufactured by the British Motor Corporation since 1959 till 2000. It was initially sold under marques Austin Seven and Morris Mini-Minor, as Mini became an independent brand only in 1969. This small and elegant car proved to be the British icon of the 1960-s. Mini’s performance models got the name ‘Cooper’ in honor of the British racing idol John Cooper. Sport cars Mini Cooper S can boast of three Monte Carlo Rally victories in 1964, 1965 and 1967.

In 1994, the brand Mini was acquired by BMW. In 2001, the German company launched a new production line which includes such models as Mini Hatch/Hardtop, Clubman, , Countryman, and others.

Aston Martin

Founded: 1913 Founder: Lionel Martin; Robert Bamford Headquarters: Gaydon, Warwickshire, , Website: www.astonmartin.com

Aston Martin, officially called Aston Martin Limited, is a famous British car manufacturer which specializes in luxury sports cars and grand touring cars. It was established by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford in 1913. But the name ‘Aston Martin’ was registered a year later after Lionel Martin had successfully raced a special car at Aston Hill Climb.

Aston Martin debuted on the international scene with two cars competing in the prestigious French Grand Prix in 1922. Since then the marque secured its positions providing a wide range of top-tier sports cars. The business sky-rocketed in 1947 when an English industrialist Sir David Brown acquired Aston Martin. In 1950-s the company began to produce elite touring cars and the brand won the hearts of millions of people when the DB5 model appeared on screens in a James Bond sequel ‘Goldfinger’.

Throughout its history the company has often run into financial troubles and changed several owners. The British brand currently has several joint owners with Italian private equity fund Investindustrial as the main shareholder.

McLaren

Founded: 2 December 1985 Founder: Headquarters: McLaren Technology Centre, , Surrey, United Kingdom Parent: McLaren Group Website:www..com

McLaren Automotive is a British manufacturer of high-performance cars founded in 1989 by Ron Dennis. It bears the name of legendary Bruce McLaren who devoted his life to car racing and building the fastest and the quickest accelerating cars in the world.

From the very beginning McLaren Automotive pursued the idea of creating the finest road car in the world. They finally achieved the target by introducing McLaren F1 in 1992. It became the world’s first road car with a carbon chassis and could accelerate from 0 to 97 km/h in just 3 seconds.

Nowadays, McLaren Automotive is represented through a wide network of more than 50 dealerships in different countries. The brand has a high-class McLaren Production Centre in Woking, Surrey, England.

Jaguar

Founded: 1935 Headquarters: United Kingdom Owner: Jaguar Website: www.jaguar.com

Jaguar is a luxury car brand produced by . are on the roads since 1935, though the manufacturer itself – – appeared much earlier, in 1922, and initially specialized in motorcycle sidecars.

In fact, the brand came to prominence after a series of sports cars which brilliantly performed in overseas competitions. In particular, Jaguar brand was crowned with success after five tremendous Le Mans 24 Hours victories in the 1950-s. However, the company has changed several owners throughout its history, including British Motor Corporation, and Ford. Since 2008, the marque belongs to the Indian company .

Jaguar is an elite and up-market British car company. And it comes as no surprise that it manufactured high- class models for the British Prime Minister and has the royal warrants from Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles.

Bentley

Founded: 18 January 1919 Founder: H. M. Bentley; W. O. Bentley Headquarters: Crewe, England, United Kingdom Parent: Website: www.bentleymotors.com

Bentley is a highly popular British car brand, and as it usually is in Britain – inseparably associated with luxury. This globally respected marque is produced by Bentley Motors Limited which in its turn is a of Volkswagen AG.

The company was founded in 1919 by Walter Owen Bentley who set his heart on creating a lightweight car bearing his name. In 1922, Bentley cars debuted in the Indianapolis 500 mile race. But they won international recognition with the victory in 1924 and another four consecutive wins from 1927 to 1930.

The of 1929 forced Bentley Motors into financial troubles. However, the company regained its feet after Rolls-Royce acquired its assets in 1931. Since 1998 Bentley Motors Ltd. is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG.

These days, the British carmaker covers a broad spectrum of the international market with proved to be the largest trade area for Bentley cars. And it is of high prestige in the UK, as Bentley gifted an impressive official State to Queen Elizabeth II for her Golden Jubilee in 2002.

Lotus

Founded: 1948 Founder: Colin Chapman Headquarters: Hethel, Norfolk, United Kingdom Parent: Zhejiang Holding Group Owner: Geely Website: www.lotuscars.com

Lotus Cars is a British maker of sportive & racing vehicles established by specialist Collin Chapman in 1952. The organization put focus on creating street vehicles and delivering racing autos for clients. It proceeded with its heritage until today since the organization still designs and constructs race and mass-production autos of light weight and great handling characteristics.

The Lotus logo indicates the extraordinary personality of the people behind the company. At a closer look, you will see that on the hood of a Lotus, there’s a clutter of letters over the organization name. These letters represent Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman, the founder who made the first Lotus in his carport utilizing a 1930s Austin Seven and a power drill. The Lotus logo demonstrates the unfading inheritance of Chapman. The yellow color on the emblem means energy, sun, and joy, while the green color is connected with speed and passion.

Land Rover

Founded: 1948 Founder: Spencer and Headquarters: Great Britain Owner: Jaguar Land Rover Website: landrover.com

Land Rover is a British vehicle maker with its central office in Gaydon, United Kingdom. The company specializes in creation of four-wheel-drive cars. It was directly possessed by the Indian organization Tata Motors, being a part of their Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). It is the 2nd oldest four-wheel-drive vehicle brand on the planet after .

The first Land Rover was made after World War II by British siblings, Spencer, and Maurice Wilks. They worked with the British automaker Rover to make the main Land Rover in 1948. This truck was outfitted with lasting four-wheel-drive, a canvas rooftop, and optional doors. These early Land Rovers were unrefined however very appropriate for tasks in the field.

The Land Rover logo bears its organization name like other vehicle logos. It is depicted as a green oval emblem with Land Rover words within. The Land Rover logo is simple but stays in vogue like its vehicles. Its tough body type made it emerge among other vehicle logos.

MG

Founded: 1924 Founder: Cecil Kimber Headquarters: , (Previously Abingdon, Oxfordshire) Parent: SAIC Motor UK Website: mg.co.uk

MG Motor (formally MG Motor UK Limited) is a British vehicle maker owned by SAIC Group and based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. MG Motor UK Ltd was established in 2006 and was acquired by Corporation that runs the production plant now.

The organization designs, creates, assembles the vehicles under the MG marque. Presently, most of MG vehicles sold in Europe are basically made in China before being transported to Longbridge for the final assembly. In their Longbridge site, research and development are also performed. The MG logo has a historical record like other vehicle logos. The MG initials were picked by Cecil Kimber, the founder of MG, as a sign of favor to William Morris, his boss, and the proprietor of Morris Garages. The MG logo shows the initials encased in an octagon outline and is very popular on the auto market. The company picked up the attention of customers thanks to the unique construction of motors.

Vauxhall

Founded: 1857 Founder: Alexander Wilson Headquarters: Chalton, , England Parent: Automobile GmbH Owner: Groupe PSA Website: www.vauxhall.co.uk

Vauxhall Motors is a British car organization possessed by (GM) located in . Alex Wilson established it in 1857 as a marine motor maker and started producing autos only in 1903 before being acquired by GM in 1925. It has been the second-biggest selling vehicle brand in the UK for over 20 years. The organization has delivered bunches of vehicle models in a joint effort with Opel Company in and plans to make more eco agreeable vehicles.

Vauxhall logo has the Griffin token, which is still being used. It was inspired by the coat of arms of Falkes de Breauté, a warrior who was served to King John in the thirteenth century. Like other vehicle logos, Vauxhall Iron Works adopted this emblem to accentuate its connection to the neighborhood. In fact, the Vauxhall logo used to be square but is currently round to correspond with the Opel seal. The new Vauxhall vehicle logos boast fresh design and tell of the innovation the organization advanced in its 100 years of inheritance.

Rover

Founded: 1878 Founder: John Kemp Starley & William Sutton Headquarters: England: Longbridge, West Midlands Website: www.jaguarlandrover.com

Rover is a British car marque that was utilized somewhere in the range of 1904 and 2005. It was initially established as a bike producer called in 1878, preceding assembling vehicles in 1904. The brand utilized the notable longship as its logo. The rights to the marque presently belong to Jaguar Land Rover, however, no Rover vehicles are produced anymore, and the marque is ceased.

Ariel

Founded: 2001 Founder: Simon Saunders Headquarters: Crewkerne, Somerset, United Kingdom Website: www.arielmotor.co.uk

This is a relatively new automobile company that was established in 1991 and started producing in Somerset, England. The company name was changed to Ariel Ltd in 2001 when it bought the right to manufacture cars and motorcycles.

Their red and white logotype is made to reflect the simplicity of the company. Under the A letter, there’s the name of the organization. On the contrary with large car manufacturers, Ariel has a small production plant with 7 people involved only. During the 27 years of its existence before it was bought by Solocrest, the company marketed 5 different logos. Today, it focuses on the production of sports cars mostly, and customers often associate their logo with originality and quality of their production.

Rolls-Royce

Founded: 1998 Headquarters: Goodwood, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom Parent: BMW Website: www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

Moves Royce Motor Cars Limited is a British luxury vehicle creator. Being a completely possessed auxiliary of German BMW, it was established in 1998 after BMW acquired the rights for the Rolls-Royce brand name and logo from Volkswagen AG. Now the production is organized in West Sussex, England, the United Kingdom since 2003.

The Rolls-Royce logo and “The Spirit of Ecstasy” has decorated the radiators of Rolls-Royce cars since 1911, and both these emblems are constantly positioned vertically. The Rolls-Royce sign comprises of two letters “R”, meaning Royce and Rolls, the geniuses behind their globally acknowledged brand.

The blue shade of this emblem means generosity and strength. It also represents class, beauty, and superiority of the organization, while the white shading reflects elegance and honorability.

The organization’s name in the Rolls-Royce logo is constantly referenced with a hyphen. The hyphen means the strong friendly relationship between the two founders.

The Spirit of Ecstasy” or “The Flying Lady” is another irreplaceable part of the Rolls-Royce organization, It was made by Charles Sykes as a statue to embellish Rolls-Royce vehicles. Spirit of Ecstasy is used as an indication of their incredible passion and love.

TVR

Founded: 1946 Founder: Trevor Wilkinson; Jack Pickard Headquarters: Walliswood, Surrey Parent: Syndicate of British Businessmen; Welsh Government Website: www..co.uk

TVR is an autonomous British producer of sports autos. The TVR Company was founded in 1949 by young Trevor Wilkinson, who fabricated his first sports vehicle with its very own body and a Ford motor. The organization had attempted to be known for a decade however the success came with the creation of Grantura, a short-wheelbase sports vehicle sold in packs structure. It was accessible with an assortment of motors and running gears.

TVR’s vehicles have been famous for good performance because of their enormous power and simplicity. On the drawback, they were notorious for poor construction quality and tricky handling.

TVR vehicle logo is simple and yet reflects modernity and advances of technologies. The silver and black emblem rather looks like something from the future, and now carries some sort of vintage touch. Besides listed above there are also many other respectable car manufacturers in Great Britain: , Morgan, Caparo and others.

© 2019 Car Brand Names

Author: Aleksei Titov

MGCC-FL Merchandise

MGCC--FL Hats $15

Original logo from when club was first founded, with date and club name

POC for Purchase: Linda Knoblock-Raupp ([email protected])

MGCC-FL Patches $5

Anniversary Logo Design

POC for Purchase: Helen Kingston ([email protected])

Listing for Ethanol Free Gas in Florida - https://www.pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=FL

Ads are free of charge to members, run for three months unless renewed and/or canceled by the advertiser. Send your ad to [email protected] for publication in the following month’s newsletter. For Sale:

1974 1/2 MGB-GT $7600

The car is a 1974 1/2 MGB-GT purchased from the original owner in 1991. It was completely restored then and “freshened up” in 2009. Has been driven and garaged. Very dependable and is an excellent driver. Contact Bob Ross 863-414-1001, [email protected]

July 2019 ************************************************************************************* 1952 MG TD Midget $15,250

1952 MG TD Midget, Body# TD22381, Engine XPAG 12204 Smyrna, GA Asking $15,250 This car has a good running and dependable 1250 CC 4-cylinder engine and a 4-speed manual transmission. This MG comes with all side curtains, a cockpit cover and the convertible top is in fair condition. The car was last restored in the 1970s and shows well for its age. It starts quickly, runs great and shifts through all the gears. The syncros are a bit lazy though. A Dave Clark 4.3/1 rear-end has been installed enabling the car to better keep up with modern traffic. The dash is in very good condition and all the gauges work except for the clock. The door panels and seats show their age but look good with no tears or rips. The electrical system operates normally, and the car has a new generator. The red paint shows some age and has some chips and blemishes with a small dent on the right fender but still has great shine. I have many extra new parts to go with the car including a luggage rack, rubber kit and hub caps. Contact Tom Rhodes 678-207-9389 (evenings) or [email protected]

July 2019 ************************************************************************************* 1961 MG Triumph TR3A $15,250

1961 MG Triumph TR3A Body# TS75294 Smyrna, GA Asking $15,250 This TR3A has a 2.0 Litre 4-cylinder engine and a 4-speed manual transmission. The car comes with a cockpit cover, bow stack cover and the convertible top is in good condition. It shows well for its age with some rust around the inside of the right pocket. It starts and runs well and shifts through all the gears. The transmission does need replacement due to a probable chipped tooth. The dash is in very good condition and all the gauges work. A new stainless-steel exhaust has been installed. The door panels and seats look good with no tears or rips. The electrical system operates normally. The red paint shows some age and has some chips and blemishes. All the chrome is in nice condition and the car has chrome wire wheels. The insurance appraisal on this nice “driver” is $19,500. Contact Tom Rhodes 678-207-9389 (evenings) or [email protected]

July 2019 ************************************************************************************* MGTD $11,000

Excellent original MGTD with 1964 Volvo P1800 engine and transmission. MGA chrome wire wheels and MGA suspension and brakes. All systems work. Runs and drives great. Top and side curtains are excellent. Interior is black leather and in very good shape. Wood floors and frame are in excellent condition. Volvo engine installation doubles of MGTD and was done with no permanent modifications to car. Car has power to stay up with modern traffic. New tires and new brakes. Contact Ric Garwood 240-477-0021, [email protected]

************************************************************************************* 1980 Triumph TR-7 (the Wedge) $3,000.00

 No cracks in the dash.  New tires, new top, new motor mounts, new carburetor mounts, new valve/cam cover gasket, new exhaust mount rubbers.  New carpet installed  The Carburetors have been disassembled, cleaned and gaskets and seals replaced where needed, and converted to a manual choke.  It has been in storage for over 12 years with one summer excluded (2008) and is almost rust free.

Owner investment is over $10,000.00 Call Dave at 321-213-7051

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