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March & Valentine Run April 2004 Volume 9, Issue 2 Walter Reynolds

IN THIS ISSUE In typical February B.C. Lower Mainland fashion, it was raining on • AirCare Update ...... 4 Sunday, February 15 for OECC’s • At the Wheel ...... 2 Annual Valentine’s Day Run. This was the year’s first official run for • AGM March 1 & 2 ...... 9 the Cambridge, and both me and the car were excited, sort of. The • Austin Ambulance ...... 3 15th was close to the first anniver- • Autojumble: Cars & Parts sary of the Cambridge getting stuck For Sale & Wanted ..... 10 on the Albion ferry and here I was waving the red flag at the bull by • British Exports ...... 6 preparing to drive down to the ferry for another trip into . • Cambridge 5 Run ...... 9 As I had proven last year, it was the • Chair’s Ramblings...... 3 driver’s fault and not the car’s that resulted in the engine’s failure to • Events Schedule 2004 . 2 start last year. I’ve talked seriously ing from under your car?” to the driver and that embarrass- • Financials 2003 ...... 4 ing event has not since been re- Present and accounted for were the • Name This Car ...... 10 peated. aforementioned two Jags plus the Jag (mod- ern) of Mike and Barbara Smith (with Following the ho-hum river • Parts Discounts ...... 6 Chester on the rear seat), Rover 3.5 Litre crossing, we (car and me - Linda Coupe (Brian & Iris Lees), Vauxhall Velox wasn’t able to attend) arrived safely • Triumph Ad 1951 ...... 5 (Paul & Kelly Beenham), Morgan Plus 4 at the Fort Langley Golf Course. The (Steve Hutchens), Armstrong Siddley Star • Valentine Run ...... 1 last time I went by this golf course S (Steven & Maureen Broady with George the buildings were low rise, brown Herbert as passen- and old and I was not ger), TR4A (Bart prepared for the Don’t Forget: Shaw), MGA (Gerry grandeur that con- Parkinson), MG April 18: Spring Run to fronted me when I Midget (Bence & Squamish “Royal drove into the park- Helen McIntyre), Rolls Hudson” Museum (p. 2) ing lot. I wondered, Royce Corniche (Steve would they mind me May 1 & 2: AGM (p. 9) & Judith Egerton), parking my 39 year and Austin Cam- old car on their May 22: Van Dusen bridge (yours blacktop? It was Gardens ABFM & OECC truly). Driving his early but there was Garden Party afterward daily driver was Rich- Routemaster Les ard Taylor with (re- May 4: 7:00 TBA with Carole and also covering) passenger Lex and Marcy June 1: 7:00 TBA Carl Knoor. I think I’ve listed everyone. (If Vanwely, Jag owners all of them - I’ve made mistakes in spelling, car make, Permission to come aboard, sah! Best Calendar Online: etc., I apologize - this write-up is a two-week- www.vancouverminiclub.ca Because of the rain we went into after-the-event assignment.) Also with us the Clubhouse and had coffee were British Motor Club’s Other Branch Websites: around the fau-log fire as we President Ken Wandl and his wife Lex in awaited other participants and the their TR6. Society & South Island: allotted starting time. Les asked if Les gave us route sheets that we could www.oecc.ca I would take a few photos of the cars follow (assuming that we couldn’t see the Central Island: in the parking lot, so, after most British car in front of us) and off we members.shaw.ca/cioecc participants had arrived I excused went. Turn right out of the parking lot; right myself and took pictures. By the Northern Interior: onto Allard; left onto 208th; left onto 88th, time we were ready to leave there www.karlson.ca:8080/ right onto Glover Road; left onto ... HOLD were several rainbow streaks show- carpathia/nibac (not THE PHONE, we just made a turn that online at time of publica- ing in the parking lot ... “No, my tion) car doesn’t leak oil, isn’t that com- Continued on page 8 Vancouver Coast Branch Website: members.shaw.ca/oeccvancouver/ Plan Ahead for Major Events Spring Run - Sunday, April 18 Get your old English car ready! Les Hetherington Tulip Rallye You are especially invited to take part in a drive to Heritage Park Railway Museum, home of the “Royal Hudson” in Squamish When: April 24 on Sunday, April 18. Start: Cascade Mall, Mt. Vernon, WA Information: www.mgccnwc.com/tulip_ralley.htm OECC AGM When: May 1 and 2 Start: Island Information: 604-736-6754 Van Dusen Gardens ABFM When: May 22 Start: Van Dusen Gardens, Vancouver Information: 604-736-6754 We will assemble at the Park Royal north parking lot near to the Austin Day in the Park corner of Marine Drive and Taylor Way and depart at 10:30 am. The When: June 6 route proceeds through Dunderave, Tiddley Cove and will join the Start: Deer Lake Park, Burnaby Sea to Sky Highway at Horseshoe Bay. Information: 604-294-6031 We’ll have a short coffee break at Britannia Beach, then north on Hwy. 99. Then it’s left at a traffic light in Squamish onto Indus- British Car Father’s Day Picnic trial Way and follow the signs to Heritage Park. Weather permitting, bring a picnic. If the weather doesn’t, a White When: June 20 Spot is near to the corner of Industrial Way and Hwy. 99. Where: Beacon Hill Park, Victoria A special reduced entry rate to the museum of $5.50 per person Information: 250-388-5923 has been negotiated for a group of 10 or more so please support your Rally in the Valley members. Tidy up your car, as we may have a type of “show and shine” When: July 2-4 with awards! Where: Penticton Caution: The Sun Fun Run is on the same day, so travel through Information: www.obcc.ca Stanley Park and Lions Gate Bridge may be restricted. Brits on the Beach When: July 17 & 18 At the Wheel Where: Transfer Beach Park, Ladysmith Information: 250-245-4592 Chairperson: Gerry Parkinson 604-943-3824 or [email protected] Minter Gardens Coucours Vice-Chair: Fred Bennett 604-939-1773 or When: July 18 Fax: 604-939-1753 Where: Minter Gardens, Chilliwack Information: 1-888-MINTERS Treasurer: Elaine Lafontaine 604-591-3332 or [email protected] - Membership renewals: Western Washington ABFM #73-8190 King George Highway, Surrey, BC V3W 5B7 When: July 23 & 24 Secretary: Dennis Nelson 604-599-9032 or Where: Bellevue Community College, Bellevue [email protected] - New memberships and Information: www.abfm-pdx.com correspondence: 10932 Scarborough Drive, Portland ABFM Delta, BC V4C 7X1 When: September 4 Events Coordinator: Steve Diggins 604-294-6031 Where: Portland International Raceway, Portland or [email protected] Information: www.abfm.com Phone Committee Chief: Walter Reynolds English Car Affair in the Park 604-465-6350 or [email protected] When: September 11 & 12 Roundabout Editor: Steve Hutchens 360-733-3568 Where: Fort Rodd Hill NHS, Victoria or [email protected] - Articles & ads: email or Information: www.oecc.ca 2090 N Shore Road, Bellingham, WA 98226-7864 Whistler Run Library Resources: Ivan Fisher 604-270-1096 When: September 18 Start: North Shore Auto Mall, North Vancouver Good & Welfare: David Ballantine 604-980-4120 Information: 604-253-4145 or [email protected] 2 Ramblings from the Chair rate job to track and update all membership information, so that it stays current. Dennis Nelson, our Secretary has taken Gerry Parkinson on responsibility for membership information. He will be tak- ing all new applications, and updating car ownership and The Vancouver Coast Branch had our Annual General other information if it changes. If you change your address, Meeting and election of officers last month. I would like to phone number, car or other important information please let welcome Dennis Nelson as our incoming Secretary and Dennis know. Walter Reynolds as our incoming Phone Committee Coordi- nator. I would also like to thank Fred Bennett - Vice Chair, Well that is all the official news. We have a very full Elaine LaFontaine - Treasurer, Steve Hutchens - Roundabout calendar as the new car season gets into full swing. So we Editor, and Steve Diggins - Events Coordinator for agreeing hope to see you at lots of events and get out there and enjoy to stay on for another year. We had our first executive meet- driving your English car. ing for the new executive and we have a very diverse and exciting program planned for the next year. Stay tuned to the events calendar in the Roundabout for lots of great events.

A number of our bigger initiatives require committee 1952 Austin Ambulance members to help organize and deliver them. This includes Les Foster the Spring Run, Ladner to Bellingham Run and an Editorial Committee to help Steve Hutchens produce and mail the news The Kamloops Chapter of the Vintage Car letters. These are all important parts of the clubs calendar, so Club of Canada has recently become the if you are interested in participating with the organization of owner of a 1952 Austin ambulance that was any of these initiatives please contact me. It doesn’t have to purchased new by the City of Kamloops Fire be an onerous commitment, can be very rewarding , and will Department. It was phased out and sold in help the club deliver a full program. the 1960s and has been through several owners in the last 40 years. This year we are starting to introduce a little bit of com- The ambulance is a 1952 Austin Sheerline, munity charity into some of our events. The first initiative chassis 6983, engine ID-7950, with an will be the Easter Run, that is being organized by Steve aluminum body by T. Startin Jr. Ltd of Diggins. This event is open to anyone with an English Car, although it is sponsored by our club. We will be collecting food donations for the Vancouver Food Bank and toys for the Vancouver Children’s Toy fund. Please make sure you come out to this fun event and please remember to bring along a donation of food and toys. Thank you in advance.

It was with great sadness that I heard that Dennis Smith from the OECC Society in Victoria had passed away last weekend. Dennis was a really nice guy and a very hard worker for OECC. Dennis was the Web Master for the Society and contributed in many ways to the club. He will be missed. Aston, Birmingham. The Kamloops VCCC For the Vancouver Coast Branch the web site is main- Chapter hopes to restore the Austin, but it tained by Steve Hutchens, who does a wonderful job for us. is very rare in Canada. If any of our readers We have a very interesting and informative web site and I have information on this vehicle, please get lots of positive comments from members of the public contact Richard Parkes, P.O. Box 239, who find us on the web. We have had a number of members Kamloops, BC, V2C 5K6. interested in having a photo gallery of member cars posted on our web site. This would take some organization to col- Of additional interest, Ian Cox says that lect all the pictures, and get the details about the cars. If you Kamloops has the oldest British vehicle in have skills in this area and would be willing to help out I BC in their museum, a 1909 Wolseley. It would love to hear from you. could be the oldest surviving British vehicle The executive have decided that we should define a sepa- originally sold in North America.

3 AirCare/Collector Program spirit of current plates available (e.g. Collector, Modified Collector, Vin- tage) and insurance coverage available. So ... yes, changes will be made Fred Bennett (604-939-1773) but not in the immediate future. Yes, the Vintage part of the program will continue. No burning issues. That could be the message for the moment, at Meanwhile, for more information please contact Ron Leavill, AirCare least, for the stock British car hob- Technical Advisor, 604-453-5163; Nigel Matthews, Manager ICBC Spe- byist. On the other hand, the cialty Licensing/Insurance Department, [email protected] or SVABC is actually involved in dis- 604-982-4718. You can also contact me at 604-939-1773. cussion with ICBC relating to modi- fied collector/hot rod issues. This includes concerns regarding the OECC 2003 Financials 1948 and earlier restriction to the Elaine Lafontaine, Treasurer modified collector plate program and steel versus fiberglass bodies. Opening Balance from 2003 $1,835.70 Income: If you sit down with a varied Membership group of car enthusiasts, e.g. stock Renewals 60 @ $20 $1,200.00 domestic/British/foreign/collec- Returning Members 25 @ $25 $$25.00 tor/vintage/modified collector/hot New Members 11 @ $25 $275.00 rod/ etc., you soon realize that each 1/2 yr Members 11 @ 12.50 $137.50 $2,237.50 group has its own unique issues. Ladner-Bellingham Run At times, in the past, there has been Participant Fees $1,952.00 a tendency to disregard the con- Ladner-Bellingham Raffle $110.50 $2,062.50 cerns of other sections of the hobby. Christmas Awards Dinner A kind of NOMBYism (not in my Christmas Party Guests $1,475.00 back yard). Christmas Party Raffle $84.00 $1,558.00 This subject formed a part of the Miscellaneous discussion at a recent SVABC meet- Regalia $69.00 ing I attended. The final conclusion? Tradex Show Prize $200.00 That all sections of the hobby must Name Tags $42.05 $311.05 support each other equally, that Bank Interest $4.66 $4.66 none should suffer for the benefit 2003 Total Income $8,009.41 of another group. Sound fair? Expenses: Now ... for rumor quashingLondon time. Taxi Membership in Society 1) No, AirCare is not going to be Society fees for 96 members $720.00 phased out before 2006. This has Society fees for 11 half-year $41.25 $761.25 been confirmed at a recent Roundabout TransLink meeting. AirCare is, in Roundabout Printing & Paper $414.50 $414.50 fact, making plans for their post- Ladner-Bellingham Run 2006 role. LBRun Expenses $209.54 Emerald Bay Catering $1,354.00 $1,563.54 2) “They are going to do away Christmas Awards Dinner with the Vintage plate.” This state- Christmas Awards $418.83 ment has come to me from two dif- Christmas Mailing $60.66 ferent clubs recently. The facts are: Entertainment $150.00 a) The current Vintage plate pro- Roma Hall Catering $1,471.00 $2,100.49 gram is based on a four-digit sys- Subsidized Activities tem. This series of digits does physi- Garden Party $80.10 cally limit the number of Vintage Spring Run $93.33 plates which can be issued. Go Carts $191.71 New Westminster Show $75.00 $440.14 b) The Vintage program has no Miscellaneous database and suffers some organi- Monthly Meeting Expenses $133.94 zational problems. Regalia $382.10 c) There is a need to review the Postage & Accounting $16.25 specialty licensing/insurance pro- Awards $120.12 $652.41 gram. This will take place but no Total Expenses $5,932.33 changes are seen taking place be- Carry over to 2004 $2,077.08 fore two years time. Any changes made will endeavor to maintain the NOTE: LBRun gain $498.96; Awards Event loss $542.49 4 Triumph ad dated May 25, 1951

5 British Empire Exports - Fred Deeley’s Austin wheels and tires, heaters stan- dealership was one of dard equipment, brake lights, The Canadian Connection the first, closely fol- fenders son the Austin Sevens, lowed by dealerships painted body colour, not black Steve Diggins for Morris, Singer, as in the home market so they Hillman, and Standard. did not resemble the obsolete Model A Fords. What made the British Empire Fred Deeley, who knew Hubert strong from the 1700s to the Austin and sold some of his first These small cars and trucks early 1900s was trade of goods cars in Blackpool in 1905, was which came into our area dur- between the colonies and En- instrumental in encouraging ing the thirties represented the gland. This was essentially raw Austin to build left hand drive last of an era, being referred to goods sent to the mother coun- cars for the Canadian market. as “Empire Exports” but just as try and finished goods for the The first ones arrived here in importantly laid the foundation empire. The products sent out 1933. Fred found that most of for the most important new era to these countries and colonies the purchases were people who in the British car export history were termed “Empire Exports.” wanted sound cheap basic after World War II, that being The colonies became indepen- transportation, not ex-Brits the new larger market of North dent countries and the Empire wanting a car they were famil- America including the U.S. became the Commonwealth but iar with. Fred also instructed These LHD Canadian spec ve- the strong trade ties remained the Austin company to send hicles are very special to us and the same. So, when Britain them by ship to the west coast are now few and far between. started to produce cars at the via the new Panama Canal They are also probably some of beginning of the twentieth cen- rather than being off loaded on the rarest variants of their type. the east coast and sent by train. tury, the first places they were The pictures you see here are This laid part of the important exported to were empire coun- from the Fred Deeley family al- ground work for British car ex- tries like ours. In the early 1900s bum which is not available to ports to North America in the examples of Wolseley, Napier, the public. I was quite privileged Cam Grinder fifties and sixties. AC, and Rolls Royce could be to look at it. I couldn’t borrow seen on our streets, although At that time, in the thirties, the the photographs so I photo cop- there weren’t many of them. U.S. market was not in the ies them and that is why they Riley did a round the world pro- plans for the British car com- are not the best of quality. If you motional drive with their new panies (other than Rolls Royce have any photos or information Monaco model in 1928 with Van- which catered to a different cli- on prewar British cars in BC, couver as a stop, so there was entele). There were no British please let me know. Also, if you probably a Riley agent in town. dealerships in the U.S., so come across any prewar cars or There were sales agents for these these cars were still referred to the remains of one I would be cars here but true dealerships as “Empire Exports” and were interested to know. with sales and repair facilities uniquely Canadian in specifica- didn’t show up until the thirties tion. That specification not only when British car companies included LHD, but often other were well into mass production. differences such as wider

A mid-thirties Austin Seven van in tri-colour for “Farm Boys of Delta Monor.” Though the out of sight in this photo, the sales Outside the original Fred Deeley shop on Seymour St. circa 1933/ slogan on the canopy above 1934. Note cars for sale on one side and motorcycles on the other. reads “You buy a car but invest The car is an Austin Seven for Cunningham Drug Stores. The van is in an Austin” - this was the Aus- an Austin Ten, 1100cc engine, for Surrey Bakery. tin slogan in the thirties. 6 Above: A mid-thirties Austin Above: Two 1933-34 Austin Sevens (left and right), for Crystal Seven van for D.K. Gordon Snapshots. The car in the middle is an American Austin Ban- Provisions inside the show- tam. The signs on the doors says, “Remember the day with room with cars for sale behind. Crystal Finish Snap Shots.” This is now the Earls on Broadway Restaurant.

Above: Two Austin Seven “Rubies” outside the new showroom on Broadway opened in 1936. The one on the left is a 1936 model (“Harris Paint and Wall Paper”); the one on the right is a 1937 (“Malkins Best”) with a slightly different body and wider tires on smaller diameter wheels.

A 1939 Austin Eight van for Kelowna Creamery with the owner Mr. Roth. The Eight re- placed the Seven model. The pictures could be of the same van although the phone num- Above: Going on Holidays! The car is a 1937/38 Austin 14 with bers are different. a 1700cc six cylinder engine which would provide good torque for towing that trailer. What a nice combination to have.

More delivery vans. Left to right: 1) A 1934 Austin Ten for Model Food Market. 2) A 1936 Austin Ten (might be a light twelve with a 1500cc engine) with the new “easy clean” wheels” and over sized tires for McKenzie the Grocer. 3) A 1935 Austin Seven van for Broadway Florists. 4) A 1938 Austin Seven van with new style painted grille for Stan Code Plumber. Is that Stan behind the wheel? 7 Continued from page 1 here.” Well, I tell you, I’d needed to around and chatted and gave Itallo pay a visit for some time and had Cirillo a bad time when he arrived wasn’t on the route sheet! And Les built up a fair head of steam, so it late and told his tale of woe. Itallo had a navigator, too! At some point wouldn’t be just a matter of how’s had “car trouble” with his Vauxhall our industrious leader decided to your uncle and get out of there. I Victor, but from the tale he told it

test our “following” skills by taking was relieved of any responsibility to was more a case of “operator” a turn that wasn’t on the route. He answer when several men came into trouble ... but that’s a story for an- got to see parts of Langley that he the washroom - all to the increased other day. hadn’t expected to see. Regardless, anguish of the “woman-in-the- All in all a great run. Congratu- after a comfortable tour of Langley men’s-closet.” The woman escaped lations to Les and Carole (and Les’ and area we arrived, albeit from a shortly thereafter, having run the helpers) for making the first run of different direction to that shown on gauntlet of men aligned at the wall the year a special and successful the route sheet, at the Domaine de and others waiting their turn. Never event. Chaberton winery. did see who the feme fatal was though. Ken and Lex Wandl of the Fraser At the winery we were given a Valley British Motor Club found out quick overview of the winery’s short Second: After leaving the wash- about our Valentine’s Day Run history and then went on the room, I decided to take some more through a friend of a friend who tour. This was my second visit to the pictures. It was still raining and, knows someone in OECC’s Vancou- winery, the first being exactly two much to my chagrin, most of the ver Branch and contacted me to ask years ago to the day on the Morgan cars were parked nose-in to the rail if they could join us. They live in Owners Group Northwest’s which separates the parking lot Chilliwack and don’t get “out West” Valentine’s Day Run. That day was from the grass. As such, I had to very often. Ken and Lex had never cold and damp (duh!) and on each step over the rail and onto the grass been to the Domaine de Chaberton tour we have been given the history to take front-end pictures. What I winery and were wanting to join the while standing in the cold in the didn’t realize was that the grass side run specifically to go through the rain! We saw how the land was land- was lower than the parking lot tour (and the wine tasting, of scaped to provide south-sloping side. So, as I stepped over the rail course!) They came on the run as benches to allow as much southerly my right foot went lower than the my guests and later on told me that exposure for the vines as level of my left foot with the result they thoroughly enjoyed the day. It possible. We were taken into the that my backside planted itself turns out that Ken is President of buildings that house the wines and squarely on the (wet) top rail. Now I the FVBMC, but he kept this a se- the bottling. The wooden casks only had a very wet bottom! Thank good- cret until lunch - sneaky man. last about 10 years and cost about ness that my coat was longer than $12,000 US each to replace. After my backside. I walked into the win- One of the things that impressed the cask building we were onto the ery store and the tour guide asked Ken was that we hold our meetings exciting stage - wine tasting. It was if I wanted to taste wine. Silly ques- in different locations every month. around this time that a few (for me) tion! The FVBMS brings in speakers for funny things happened. meetings and meets in the same After the wine tasting (four location every month. Ken said he First: On the way to wine tast- wines), Les handed out roses to the couldn’t imagine his Club’s mem- ing I had to pay a visit. I must have women in the group and also to the bers going to different locations to made some manly noise(s) when I men who’s partners could not make meet. Another thing about our entered the washroom because a the run (to be given to those absent group that impressed him was the very female voice asked from behind partners, of course). We said our way we all stayed around after lunch the closed door of the stall, “What good-bys and took off with our pur- was over just to chat. Little did he was the sign on the washroom chases. know that most of us had chores door?” My response was, “It had a The next stop was the Artful waiting at home and just didn’t want picture of a man and that’s why Dodger Pub in Langley for to go do them! there are urinals hanging on the lunch. Lunch was via buffet or wall out here.” The voice came back, Editor’s Note: Someone (I can’t remember who) menu. The food was good and ap- send me several very nice photos to go with this “Please do what you have to and peared plentiful. Everyone sat article. I saved them in a file somewhere but, then leave so that I can get out of unfortunately, now I can’t find them. I apologize! 8 Follow the Cambridge 5 Photos by Chris Walker A great turnout for another great event by Walter Reynolds on Saturday, March 13!

Mini Monte/AGM 2004 Coast Westerly Hotel Courtenay, B.C. May 1 and 2 The Comox Valley Branch of the Old English Car Club and Registry welcomes you to the Comox Valley for this years Monte/ AGM. The Comox Valley is nestled between the Beaufort Mountains and the Strait of Georgia. It is a distinctive collection of small communities, farms and forested areas. With it’s beaches, mountains, attractions and downtown centres, when you participate in the mini monte this year we hope to show you some of these attrac- tions. Spend the afternoon socializing, playing games, and enjoying the camaraderie of your fellow OECC members – and let the games begin! For those who wish to just relax, the river is behind the hotel, and there is a lovely walk on the other side of the bridge at the air park. In the evening dinner will be held at the Coast Westerly. Music and entertainment will be provided.

This years theme: Toga Party - so bring in your best Roman refinery.

Room reservations can be made at either of two motels:

Coast Westerly Hotel, 1590 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay V9N 2K4. Rooms range from $85 to $95 per night. Contact information: web site: www.coastwesterlyhotel.com/; email: [email protected]; phone: 1-800-668-7797 or 1-250-338-7741.

Anco Motel, 1885 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay. Rooms in the old wing range from $47 to $52 per night; Rooms in the new wing range from $60 to $70 per night. Contact information: phone: 1-250-334-2451; email: [email protected] (the Anco Motel has 24 hr. secured parking in a fenced compound).

This will truly be a weekend of renewing friendships, making new ones and having a wonderful time.

Mini Monte

The Mini-Monte is a version of the Monte Carlo Rally which started from four different locations and ended up in Monte Carlo. The Mini-Monte, started by the Vancouver Coast Branch, is a version of that rally in which the various Branches all drive to the AGM Weekend. Your registration package will include the instruction sheet for the Mini-Monte which will guide you from a particular starting point, Rally style, through the picturesque mid-island area. There will be prizes given for the winning team. If possible, try to arrive, between 1:00 and 2:00 PM. to allow time to check in. Then you can enjoy the afternoon events which may include remote control car racing and a very special group activity. Prizes, prizes, prizes!

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TO REGISTER COST: $27.50 PER PERSON Please send in your Registrations by April 19 (special date extension for the Vancouver Coast Branch) to allow us enough time to finalize arrangements at the hotel. Please send you cheque made payable to: OECC & Registry Society of B.C., 3354 St. Troy Place, Victoria, B.C. V9C 3J9

Name: ______Mailing Address: ______Phone: ______Number in group: ____ Any special meal requirements: ______9 fers on $12,000. Must be sold. 655-0956 Looking Back Autojumble or [email protected]. Name This Truck! Free English Car Ads! 1977 Austin Marina. 1.8 litre (as MGB), auto. 62,000 miles. Generally good condi- GUIDELINES: tion. Recent BC Air Care test. Good tires. Gerry Parkinson Ready to go. $1,625 OBO. Ian 250-384- 1) Submit ads by the 20th of 2910 or [email protected]. This one’s for the English lorry Jan., Mar., May, Jul., Sep. & 1978 MGB Roadster. British Racing fans and ought to be a good chal- Nov. Green, soft top and removable hardtop, lenge. You may have seen this truck 2) Ads will be run for one excellent tires mounted on limited edition recently! issue unless resubmitted. mag rims, new brakes, new exhaust, twin carbs, new radiator, new starter, has had 3) New ads are placed on our much engine work, compression is at 150 website as soon as received. lbs on all 4 cylinders, body and paint are 4) Please notify the editor if in great shape. Also has a roll bar mounted you sell your car or parts! for safety. Comes with a number of spare parts. Priced for a quick sale at $5,300. Cars For Sale Luvena (Campbell River) 926-0744.

1958 Hardtop. Red/ 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500. 93,000 km, white, newly painted, lovingly/beautifully Brocklands green, tan interior, black soft restored, new houndstooth upholstery. top, single Stromberg carb. Very good con- Collector’s Plates. dition. Pictures available. Asking $5,500. $6,500US/$8,700CDN. Donna Berndt Gord Geldof 306-789-9253 or (Victoria) 250-474-7446 or [email protected]. [email protected] . 1978 Triumph Spitfire. 148,000 km. 1967 Sunbeam Arrow. 49,000 original Hardtop and soft top, nice condition. Last Issue’s Results miles. Dark blue with pale blue leather. $3750. 727-1936. Dash cracked. Laurie 604-687-2346 day, I’ll Name This Car! 604-764-2346 evening, Cars Wanted [email protected]. Trade: 1963 Vox AC30 top boost guitar Gerry Parkinson Two Triumph Stags. Both with soft and amp, as well as Yamaha 335 copy hardtop and original V8. 1970: manual hollowbody guitar. This is a rare, early I had guesses e-mailed to me with overdrive, RHD, engine and driv- amp with the controls on the back panel. from Fred Van Aggelen, then Walter etrain apart. $5,000 OBO. 1971: auto- Needs a cosmetic resto, but sounds fan- Reynolds, then Nigel Matthews, and matic, no rust, stored dry, complete run- tastic! Will consider solid, running Brit- then I had phone calls from Steve ning beauty. $15,000 OBO. Jurgen (Van- ish two-seater roadster or coupe or Aus- Diggins and Fred Bennett. Every one couver) 604-737-8065 or tin Mini. May consider adding cash for [email protected]. right car. Ron (Vancouver) was close but no one gave me the [email protected]. exact answer I was looking for. Ev- 1971 Rover 3500S. Approximately eryone thought the car was a Stan- 10,000 miles on full mechanical rebuild. Convertible. Any condition dard. Fred Van Aggelen was first and Many spares including windscreen, wings. OK, but would prefer a car in running Ready to drive anywhere. $3,600 OBO. order with all parts. Martin (Vancouver) guessed that it was a Standard 10 Stuart (Victoria) 250-474-3956. Companion from 1957 which was 604-263-2948, 604-338-6311 or [email protected]. the best guess that I got. In fact the 1972 Ford Cortina. 4-dr, 2.0 auto. Run- grill and headlight surrounds would ning condition, rusty but lots of good parts. Needs a new home or it will be 1994 or 1995 Range Rover. LWB in tell you that this car was built be- scrapped. Offers. Sandy (Esquimalt) 250- Brooklands Green or British Racing Green tween 1957 and 1960. The most im- 472-1210. with lightstone tan inerior. John (Victo- portant fact that everyone missed is ria) 652-8908. that this car has the steering wheel 1972 Rover TC2000 Series II RHD. Col- lector plates, red, lots of new parts, also Free on the left hand side! Cars shipped comes with too many spare parts to list. Manuals: Anglia, Austin A110, Vauxhall. to North America between 1957 and Award winner at Van Dusen and RITV. Bob Mills 598-3800. 1960 were badged as Triumphs and Email for pictures $5,000 OBO. John were called Estate Wagons instead Walkden 604-533-1257 or Discounts for Members! of Companions. So, this car is a 1958 [email protected]. Triumph TR-!0 Estate Wagon. Now 1976 MG Midget. Special Edition. 1500 you know! c.c. single carb engine. 85,000 miles. Un- dergoing restoration, owner needs to sell. New soft top, rebuilt steer- ing & rad. Many extra Present your special parts incl. 2 new wings Member Discount Card and 4 extra for a Commercial Discount doors. $3,000 or OBO for everything. Vic (Pitt Meadows) 640-465-5293. at any Lordco location. Ask for a discount card at 1976 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe. Collector plates. 100,000 miles. Driven almost daily. Of- any OECC meeting. 10