DOCSLIB.ORG

View to 150%) You Can See an Image of His Blue MGB Parked in That Alley

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
View to 150%) You Can See an Image of His Blue MGB Parked in That Alley T HE S T . L OUIS M G M ETRO G AZETTE P AGE 1 The MG Club of St Louis Newsletter Volume 31 Issue 6 / June 2018 Inside this issue— Minutes for May: Page 2 Chairman’s Message: Page 5 Events Calendar: Page 6 Editor’s Column: Page 7 Driving Challenge: Page 8 Stone Hill Winery: Page 10 RUBCO Breakfast: Page 11 TVR Griffith: Page 12 Classified Ads: Page 13 MG Sales in UK Page 16 World Events Page 17 RUBCO Across the River Page 18 Easter Story Page 19 Parting Shots Page 20 Officers and Support Cover photo by Andy Ackerman taken at Westport Plaza Cars and Coffee. Photo Roles—Page 21 shows Ranney Dohone talking to an admirer about his Sunbeam Tiger. T HE S T . L OUIS M G M ETRO G AZETTE P AGE 2 May Meeting of the St Louis MG Club was held at Das Bevo (Bevo Mill) Minutes from May’s Monthly Meeting: rubbing block had slipped. He replaced it Held at Das Bevo. with a star washer and it was fine. 7:15: Meeting called to order by Chairman, Steve Cross is planning to repair his hand- Andy Ackerman. A motion was made and brake, choke & seatbelts on his 1976 MGB. seconded to approve the minutes from the New Projects April meeting as published in the newsletter. Rich Berger discovered his MGA was running Treasurer’s Report: General fund $3,791.59 on 3 cylinders. The cause was a burnt valve. and Events Fund $500. The machinist said the valves will tighten up Projects: over time, allowing the valve to heat up and Marcus got his front bushings and rear end not properly distribute the heat from the on the MGC back together. valve to the cylinder head. Rich said it’s Bob Benzinger found out why his points better to adjust your valves a little on the stopped working. The lock washer under the loose side rather than the tighter side of specifications.(Minutes continued on page 3) T HE S T . L OUIS M G M ETRO G AZETTE P AGE 3 (Minutes: Continued from page 2) The question of fuel additives was brought up. John Mangles said that fuel formulation is based upon seasonal and regional conditions. Additives are not recommended because they will change the whole fuel mixture. Each part of the country gets its own fuel mixture at the pump depending on the time of year. So, when you add anything to your gas tank you change the whole “cocktail.” John went on to say that if your engine has Bob Horzmann asked “Did anyone that been worked on in the past 15 years you didn’t go to the MER go to Cars & Coffee?” probably have hardened valve seats. If Cars & Coffee is held the third Saturday of you’re not sure, wait until the cylinder each month. Many exotic cars show up. head NEEDS work before changing to The local event usually draws about 200 hardened seats. to 300 cars. Allen Decker talked about checking spark Pat Downey talked about the upcoming plugs by color to tell if the engine was GOF to be held in Chicago this year at the running rich or lean. end of June. The GOF will be held in Chesterfield, MO in June 2019. All MG’s welcome. Pete Westbay talked about how he adjust- ed his loose inside mirror when he discov- ered a Philips screw (in addition to the two screws that hold the mirror to the New Business: windshield) on the back of his loose Allen Decker invited all to participate in a mirror. trip to Maifest at the Stonehill Winery in th Old Business: Hermann, MO--May 19 . There will be German music, food & dancers. Meet at Carolyn Westbay talked about the Mis- Starbucks in Wildwood at 10:00 AM. Leav- souri Endurance Rallye (MER). There were ing at 10:30 AM. Arriving about noon in nine cars, the weather was slightly over- Hermann. cast. Bob Benzinger had a minor problem with the points before picking up Walt June 3rd 9:00 AM Champaign, IL car Murphy at the start. show. (Minutes continued on page 4) T HE S T . L OUIS M G M ETRO G AZETTE P AGE 4 June 14th Thursday night, British Invasion to Fritz’s Frozen Custard in Florissant, MO. June 16th Tour of Harbor House Brewery. Look for details in the June newsletter. July 27th Friday, James Bond movie on Art Hill. TBD- Trip to Jefferson City, MO Prison & Cen- tral Dairy. (Mid July) For Sale: RUBCO- 2nd annual expedition. May 30th Meet Bruce Hamper MG Midget Parts. 8:30 AM at Sears S. County. Pat Downey MG TD Discussion was raised about having a Club John Mangles Austin Healy parts. FREE Members list to include model of car, email & (314) 426-1600 phone number. Bob Horzmann said the club Cathy & Paul Howard 1971 MGB, 2 cannot publish such a list over concerns of matching chairs, towels, Blanket, hand privacy. Glenn Owens suggested that mem- towels, floor jack & safety stands included. bers who wanted to be on the list to “opt in” 1975 MG Midget- 314 277-8766- Robert and we could furnish the information for Guinness those members. Only those who sign up Glenn Owens asked that members please would be on that list. send him a photo of your car to use whenever you submit a story for the newsletter. Photos will be used in the header of the newsletter as well as in the nameplate on the front page. Attendance prizes drawn 8:00 PM Meeting adjourned. Our meeting for JUNE will be the Annual Picnic at Kirkwood Park. the site T HE S T . L OUIS M G M ETRO G AZETTE P AGE 5 Chairman’s Message By Andy Ackerman Well the hot weather is upon us with a venge- ance! April was cold and rainy but May must have been the warmest on record. So much for this nonsense of no climate change! On the drive to RUBCO this month, I thought I caught a break with the threat of rain while driving the GT, but it ended up being a hot and humid day. Arrived with sweat soaked shirt, but Rich Berger hosted a fun jaunt to the restaurant at Eckert’s, finding the only curvy roads in southern Illinois. We had a good crowd gather on the other side and I know the Illinois people were glad we had an event so close to their home. Ray Moot invited everyone back to his digs for an impromptu tour of his garage. I heard it was fantastic and rides were offered in some of his fabulous cars! Although I am not going to NAMGBR Convention in Gettysburg, some of us are traveling to the Champagne British Car Festival in Bloomington, Illinois on June 3rd. This event began in 1991 and has a strong following by members in the surrounding states. It is held on the lovely Clover Lawn of the David Davis Mansion. Allen Decker went last year and had a great time. If you want to attend: Lee Fox, Bob Bridges, Allen Decker, and I are meeting at Pilot Travel Center in Troy Ill. at 5:30 am for a group drive (June 3rd). I hope we generate some re- ciprocal attendance for our show in September. As mentioned at the May club meeting at Das Bevo, I am looking for volunteers to help plan and hold the All British Car Show in September. We have decided on the marque being the Austin Healey. It is the 50 anniversary of the Bug Eye or Frog Eye Sprite and we would like to feature other Healeys as well. If you would like to help, please get in touch with me as soon as possible. We need your help and time is running out. June’s monthly club meeting is the annual picnic and being held at the Sugar Creek Pavilion in Kirkwood Park on June 11th. The club will provide the meat so please bring a side dish or dessert to round out the meal. You can also bring beverages of your choice. I hope that I can talk Stanley into doing the cooking once again since he did such a great job last year. We would like to have dinner at 6pm with a short meeting later on that night. Looking forward to seeing you there! Safety Fast and motor on! Andy T HE S T . L OUIS M G M ETRO G AZETTE P AGE 6 June—for a complete list visit our website: StLouisMGClub.com Monday~June 11: MG Club Meeting. This will be the Annual Picnic at Kirkwood Park at the Sugar Creek Pavilion. Please bring a side dish [and adult beverages if desired]. The club will furnish the meat, soft drinks and water. Starting time around 5:30. Thursday~June 14: British Invasion—Meet at Doozle’s Frozen Custard at 7:00 PM in Florissant, MO 717 S New Florissant Road. Saturday~June 16: Cars and Coffee—Westport Plaza. Hundreds of cars on display. A great time to meet and greet. This is scheduled for the third Saturday of each month starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Sunday~June 17 thru Friday~June 22— Annual NAMGBR Convention. For more information for the North American MGB Registry, check the website at: Namgbr.org/events/mamgbr-mg/2018 Spring of 2019~Thursday thru Sunday—The MG Club of St Louis will be sponsoring the GOF (Gathering Of the Faithful) for the Central Region.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 29 KB 2014 Pegasus Sprint Results
    The MANBAT Pegasus Sprint. Castle Combe Circuit, Wiltshire. 18/10/2014. Results. No. Forename Surname Club Make Model CC FI P1 P2 R1 R2 Position Notes Class A1. Road going Series Production Cars up to 1400cc Record: 93.03, David Evans, Morris Mini 708 Mark Tooth Bristol Motor Club Austin Mini 1380 No 115.60 113.36 102.18 100.94 5th 709 Timothy Cole BARC Mini Cooper 1380 No Fail 103.91 95.15 92.64 2nd 710 David Evans Burnham on Sea Suzuki Swift 1298 No 121.50 111.68 107.37 102.81 6th 3 Howard Harman MG Car Club MG TC 1350 No Fail 164.40 126.33 116.55 8th 4 Oliver Richardson MG Car Club MG Monthery 750 Yes 136.86 135.35 125.94 NTR 9th 5 David Hobbs DEWS Rover Mini 1300 No Withdrawn 6 Robert Griffiths MG Car Club MG Midget 1300 No 140.68 120.21 110.41 109.36 7th 7 Daniel Friel Bristol Pegasus MC Fiat Panda 100HP 1368 No 119.28 112.37 101.11 100.31 4th 8 Claire Tooth Bristol Motor Club Austin Mini 1380 No 118.37 130.06 106.57 103.48 7th 9 Sarah Munns Tunbridge Wells Mini Cooper 1380 No 106.24 103.32 93.47 91.99 1st Record 10 Peter Stiles Burnham on sea Suzuki Swift 1298 No 112.91 108.72 98.50 96.48 3rd Class A2. Road going Series Production Cars over 1400cc up to 1800cc Record: 87.37, Jonathan Wright, VW Golf Gti 721 Graham Cherry MG Car Club MG ZR 160 1796 No 115.73 109.05 97.32 96.25 7th 723 Rob Mulcare MG Car Club MG F 160 Trophy 1796 No 120.54 109.64 99.61 98.02 8th 14 Richard Hearnden Bristol Pegasus MC Lotus Elise 1800 No 121.19 112.76 95.34 94.05 5th 15 Elen Worthington Bristol Pegasus MC Lotus Elise S1 1796 No Fail 99.02 87.99 86.53
    [Show full text]
  • MG Apprenticeships
    March 21 2012 MG apprentices could visit China Apprentices joining MG Motor UK could have the chance of a trip of a lifetime visit to China. The trip is part of a comprehensive two year Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme being launched by MG as it invests in people for the future. Successful candidates could earn an HNC or HND qualification and possibly a job at the MG Birmingham plant. MG Birmingham is where the award-winning MG6 is designed, engineered and where final assembly of the GT fastback and Magnette sports saloon takes place. Youngsters joining the MG scheme will train in General Assembly, where the MG6 models come off the assembly lines, and in the Sales and Marketing Department. In their first year apprentices will earn £7,654 and exceptional candidates will have the chance to go to China and visit MG’s parent company, SAIC Motor, in their second year. SAIC is the eighth biggest car company in the world and sold more than 4 million cars last year. HR Manager, Louise Lane, said: “This is a really exciting opportunity for youngsters to join in what is the birth of the new MG. For the right candidates, this will be the start of a great career in the industry.” Applicants will need five GCSEs including Maths, English and a core science subject. The MG scheme will start in August and the closing date for applicants is April 8. Applications can be made at: http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk The MG Motor UK apprenticeship scheme is in addition to a graduate engineering training programme that was announced recently.
    [Show full text]
  • The TVR Car Club
    The TVR Car Club Vithout the support of the TVR Car Club 40 regfunal meetings nationwide from Dorser «r (TVRCC) and irs members, this book rvould simply North Easc Scotiand and frorrr Nonhern Ireland «r not have heen possible. If you orvn a TVR or are Suffolk. Many rneerings have rheir own, private rntere.reJ in them. j,'ining rhe Cluh pur' y,'u rn rooms in puhs or hotels and arrange guest speakers touchwithmanyotherlike-mindedpeople.Thefol- «r talk on a variety ofTVR-related topics- The Re- Iowing Club description rvas writteo by Ralph Dodds. gional Organisers also plan regular social garherings Forned in London in 1962 by a small band of and visits ro classic carshows and events where they enrhrr.ia'r.. rhc TVRCC i. n,s .rne.'irhe pr.mier can.nreal r he w,'rJ oiTVR. Manr regr,,ns.rrg"nr.e one make car clubs in the country with a melnber- theirown track days at local circuits around rhe coun- ship of over 4,500, carering for owners ofall TVRs rry rvhere you crn learn to use the po$,er of your fron the earliest TVR Coupe No I right up to the TVR in safety. There are often professional TVR iatest Cerbera and also forenrhusiasrs of the marque, Tuscan racing drners on hand to advise and help wherher an owner or not. you «r improve your skills. TVR was lixmed in 1947 by TrevorVilkinson (u,ho gave his narrre to the trake TreVoR) in Club Office Blrclp,r,l rs Trevcar M,,r,.r, He hurlr- hr.
    [Show full text]
  • Report on the Affairs of Phoenix Venture Holdings Limited, Mg Rover Group Limited and 33 Other Companies Volume I
    REPORT ON THE AFFAIRS OF PHOENIX VENTURE HOLDINGS LIMITED, MG ROVER GROUP LIMITED AND 33 OTHER COMPANIES VOLUME I Gervase MacGregor FCA Guy Newey QC (Inspectors appointed by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry under section 432(2) of the Companies Act 1985) Report on the affairs of Phoenix Venture Holdings Limited, MG Rover Group Limited and 33 other companies by Gervase MacGregor FCA and Guy Newey QC (Inspectors appointed by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry under section 432(2) of the Companies Act 1985) Volume I Published by TSO (The Stationery Office) and available from: Online www.tsoshop.co.uk Mail, Telephone, Fax & E-mail TSO PO Box 29, Norwich, NR3 1GN Telephone orders/General enquiries: 0870 600 5522 Fax orders: 0870 600 5533 E-mail: [email protected] Textphone 0870 240 3701 TSO@Blackwell and other Accredited Agents Customers can also order publications from: TSO Ireland 16 Arthur Street, Belfast BT1 4GD Tel 028 9023 8451 Fax 028 9023 5401 Published with the permission of the Department for Business Innovation and Skills on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. © Crown Copyright 2009 All rights reserved. Copyright in the typographical arrangement and design is vested in the Crown. Applications for reproduction should be made in writing to the Office of Public Sector Information, Information Policy Team, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU. First published 2009 ISBN 9780 115155239 Printed in the United Kingdom by the Stationery Office N6187351 C3 07/09 Contents Chapter Page VOLUME
    [Show full text]
  • CO2 Emissions Performance of Car Manufacturers in 2011
    CO2 emissions performance of car manufacturers in 2011 Executive summary Executive summary The European Environment Agency (EEA) is For evaluating the progress of manufacturers supporting the European Commission in the towards their targets, the EEA is collecting and monitoring of the CO2 performance of passenger cars, quality checking data on CO2 emissions from in accordance with the Regulation (EC) 443/2009. This passenger cars registered in all Member States of Regulation sets an emission target for new passenger the European Union since 2010. Using the Member cars for the year 2015 (130 g CO2/km) — phased in State data, this note provides an overview of the from 2012 — and for the year 2020 (95 g CO2/km). performance of cars manufacturers in meeting their Starting from 2012, a specific binding CO2 target is CO2 emissions targets. calculated for each manufacturer every year based on the average mass of its fleet (Annex 1). In July 2012, Data collected reveal that in 2011 the majority of the Commission proposed to amend the regulation the car manufacturers are already well on track to with a view to defining the modalities for reaching achieve the CO2 emission target set for 2012. the 2020 target to reduce CO2 emissions from new passenger cars. CO2 emissions performance of car manufacturers in 2011 3 Calculating the CO2 emissions performance of car manufacturers 1 Calculating the CO2 emissions performance of car manufacturers 1.1 CO average specific emissions To reduce CO2 emissions in the road transport 2 sector, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 introducing Average specific emissions of CO2 are calculated as a mandatory CO2 emission performance standards for weighted average of the manufacturer's fleet.
    [Show full text]
  • The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Motor Industry Facts 2014
    UK AUTOMOTIVE AT A GLANCE UK AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY: PROFILE MANUFACTURING THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS REGISTRATIONS MOTOR INDUSTRY FACTS 2014 VEHICLES ON THE ROAD ENVIRONMENT CONTENTS UK AUTOMOTIVE WHAT IS SMMT? AT A GLANCE The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) supports and promotes the interests of the UK automotive industry at home and abroad. UK AUTOMOTIVE Working closely with member companies, SMMT acts as the voice of the motor INDUSTRY: industry, promoting its position to government, stakeholders and the media. PROFILE SMMT represents more than 600 automotive companies in the UK, providing its members with a forum to voice opinions on issues affecting the automotive MANUFACTURING sector, guiding strategies and building positive relationships with government and regulatory authorities. As one of the largest and most influential trade associations operating in the REGISTRATIONS UK, SMMT’s resources, reputation and unrivalled automotive data place it at the heart of the UK automotive industry. To find out how to join SMMT and for more information, VEHICLES ON THE ROAD visit www.smmt.co.uk/memberservices or e-mail [email protected]. ENVIRONMENT www.smmt.co.uk CONTENTS 02 UK AUTOMOTIVE CONTENTS AT A GLANCE UK AUTOMOTIVE AT A GLANCE ................................. 4-5 REGISTRATIONS ........................................................ 16 UK AUTOMOTIVE Cars by fuel type ...........................................................................17 INDUSTRY: Private, fleet and business ...........................................................18
    [Show full text]
  • Newsletter January 2020 Web.Pdf
    2 January 2020 From the club desk... In This Issue... 2020 is here and to you and yours, all the very best for the year ahead whatever it may bring. Facebook Hopefully, though, 2020 will see our club continue to Game birds offer more of the same with Sunday Winter Lunches, Meet the members Summer Evening Runs, a museum visit or two, another rolling road session and a garage service day. Marathon Summer Trip In addition, we’d still love to get that photography Candles Run 2020 day sorted, and if you have any other ideas, don’t be afraid to suggest it. Gaydon Concepts 2020 should also see some new MGs on the road again with Stuart’s MG Motor News MGB hopefully being completed, along with Dorothy’s MG TD back on Merchandise the road for Summer, too. I’m in the throes of debating whether to strip my MGB GT down for some much needed welding and an engine rebuild; Forthcoming Events plus there’s a supercharger waiting to be fitted to it, too. Contact Us Elsewhere in this issue you will find an update from Neil Wallace on the 6th Cheshire Candles Charity Run, so if you haven’t already, please give Send us an email for more information some thought to volunteering and assisting the team this year, it’s all about the club’s activities or to join us. good fun! Angie Haughton - Area Secretary Hopefully by the February issue we will have a complete list of events for [email protected] the year ahead as we meet soon to confirm dates.
    [Show full text]
  • BMCSNJ Newslwtter April-2018 V6 4-6.Pub
    THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of THE BRITISH MOTOR CLUB of SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY April / 2018 VOL. 28 ISSUE 02 April Cover Car Austin Healey 100 The Austin Healey introduced at the London Auto Show in 1952 was, and still is one of the most exciting cars to come out of the British Isle. More on page 9 INTERIM PRESIDENT “Offside/Nearside ” is the bi -monthly newsletter of the British Motor Club of Southern New Jersey (BMC), which was founded in 1992 to encourage the ownership, Ed Gaubert 856 -751 -7773 operation and preservation of British cars. [email protected] Membership is open to all individuals with an interest in British cars. The dues of $15.00 per year, includes a subscription to “Offside/Nearside”. BMC is affiliated with BOARD OF DIRECTORS the following organizations: MG Owners Club (MGOC); North American MGB Register Tom Evans (NAMGBR); North American MGA Register (NAMGAR); Vintage Triumph Register (VTR); Triumph Register of America (TRA). [email protected] BMC Meetings Steve Ferrante BMC Meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of each month in alternat- [email protected] ing locations to best reach our membership base: Odd numbered months (January, March, May, July, September): Jack Kontes Seven Star Diner, 1890 Hurfville Road Sewell NJ [email protected] Even numbered months (February, April, June, August, October) Uno Chicago Grille Rt. 73, Maple Shade NJ Gary Warren Meetings are not planned for November or December due to holiday scheduling con- [email protected] flicts. Meetings typically begin at 7pm, with food service beginning at 6pm. Dates and times are subject to change, which will be communicated by email to club members.
    [Show full text]
  • Safety Fast July 2020
    SINCE 1959 NOW IN INDIA VOLUME 1 | JULY 2020 www.mgmotor.co.in WELCOME TO SAFETYFAST! INDIA. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MG. Hello and welcome to the first This new chapter also is a leaf of the MG issue of SafetyFast! India. Car Club India just like its UK counterpart. We at MG are excited to extend the It will be an organisation led by passionate world of MG to you via ‘SafetyFast!’, a MG owners for MG owners in India. magazine that has been around for 60 years, Because no matter how good the cars may and has been sought by MG family and get, how much innovation or new features motor enthusiasts the world over. It has we may bring in, what makes MG special excited and captured is you – the owners, every little nudge, poke, drivers, and fans of MG. push and leap MG has I want to reiterate taken towards innovating that we are committed the world of auto-tech. to disruption and The magazine is digital differentiation and the only edition subscription last couple of month for a convenient confirm our beliefs that customer experience. we are on the right path. Available at your Thanks to you all for the fingertips and most support, love for the importantly, contactless brand and great reviews in today’s environment. of our two products We brought this Hector & ZS EV. We are magazine to India as it is devoted to innovation in an iconic part of the MG autotech and hope you as a brand. With the magazine, we plan to will be able to see the same in our bring to you ‘the world of MG’, inform upcoming launch of Gloster.
    [Show full text]
  • The UK Automotive Industry and the EU
    The UK Automotive Industry and the EU An economic assessment of the interaction of the UK’s Automotive Industry with the European Union April 2014 kpmg.co.uk c | Section or Brochure name © 2014 KPMG LLP, a UK limited liability partnership, is a subsidiary of KPMG Europe LLP and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative, a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. Introduction by Mike Hawes Europe is fundamental to the current and • Innovation in UK automotive is boosted by significant EU future success of the UK automotive industry R&D funding. In total approximately £3.5 billion has been awarded to UK businesses and universities across all sectors This report examines the evidence why, for UK automotive to encourage growth. businesses large and small, it is critical that the UK has a strong • Free movement of labour within European borders relationship with Europe. gives automotive businesses the ability to blend UK and In recent years, the UK has benefited from significant international talent at all levels of the industry. investments by many of the world’s major vehicle To supplement this report, we asked SMMT members for their manufacturers including BMW Group, Ford, Vauxhall, Jaguar views on the UK’s EU membership. Their verdict is clear. 92% Land Rover, Nissan and Toyota. This attests to the global of automotive companies said it was more beneficial to their nature and dynamism of this sector. The optimism that exists, business for the UK to stay in the EU, the majority with reform.
    [Show full text]
  • Nov - Dec 2016
    Nov - Dec 2016 (Click on photos to enlarge, or click on images below to go to website) HOOSIER MGs WEB FROM THE EDITOR It’s that time. The leaves are changing and you can feel the chill on the air. The Covered Bridge cars have been streaming down West Highway 36 for more than a week and I’m sure they are coming from all directions of the compass. Chris and I decided it was time to get EVENT CALENDAR rid of some of those treasured items we had at the house. You know the ones, that haven’t moved in the past 20 years. We were going to have a “Garage Sale.” I cleaned out the garage and parked the MGBGT in the driveway so I could fill the garage with those treasures and waited for the crowds of people. My neighbor was having a sale as well so I was secure in the fact that I was soon to be swimming in extra money. You know, like Uncle Scrooge in his money bin. As people came up my driveway HOOSIER MGS to the garage they either stopped or slowed to admire the GT. Next came the litany of questions about the car and if it was for OOOI Chairman: sale. At first I was delighted to hear the stories they told of their Greg Peterson [email protected] experiences with MG’s or the OOOI Treasurer: questions they asked. Almost Kathy Kubick always I was asked “Are you [email protected] selling the car,” and “How much Hoosier A’s President: are you asking for it?” What was Steve Hully a person to do? I was here to sell [email protected] my wares and not discuss my MGB.
    [Show full text]
  • TVR Tuscan V8 1969 MAL010
    TVR Tuscan V8 1969 MAL010 A British Sixties Super Car Ein britischer SUPER SPORTWAGEN aus den Sechszigerjahren TVR – the make history TVR – die Geschichte TVR was founded in 1947 by Trevor Wilkinson, TVR wurde 1947 von Trevor Wilkinson ursprünglich initially named Trevcar Motors, changed in 1954 unter dem Namen „Trevcar Motors“ gegründet, to TVR, an derivate of TreVoR's name. änderte die Bezeichnung aber bereits 1954 zu TVR, From the beginning the concept of a fibreglass eine Abwandlung von TreVoR’s Name. body work laid over a tubular steel chassis has Von Anfang an wurde nach dem Prinzip Polyester- been the TVR approach. Cars were often sold in Karrosserie auf Stahlrohrrahmen-Chassis gearbeitet. kit form to avoid exhorbitant British taxes.This Die Autos wurdne oft in Bausatz-Form verkauft, um practice stopped in the early 1970's when that die hohen britschen Steuern zu umgehen. Diese particular tax loophole was closed. Praxis wurde erst in den 70er-Jahren verunmöglicht, Throughout the 1950ies and the early 1960ies, als die Regierung diese Gesetzeslücke stopfte. TVRs were powered by a variety of 4-cylinder Während der 50er- und 60er-Jahren wurden die TVRs engines most of which, in common with their durch verschiedene Vierzylinder-Motoren mit unter rivals in that era, were under two litres, and 100 PS angetrieben, ähnlich wie dies auch die produced less than 100 bhp. The TVR Jomar and Konkurrenz tat. Die Haupterzeugnisse dieser Ära Grantura were the main outputs of this era. The waren die TVR Jomar und Grantura. Mit dem Grantura was produced in significant numbers. Grantura wurden erstmals grössere Stückzahlen TVR went through a number of financial crisis (einige hundert) erreicht.
    [Show full text]