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Owen Sound Rolls Royce Invasion From Alan Brand
Stag Owners Club ESM
Julie Gallagher posted pictures of the Stag Owners Club European Stag Meeting to our Facebook page.
The Stag Owners Club had time at the Prodrive Performance Centre
in Kenilworth Warwickshire. Here there is a high speed circuit, skid pad and other on and off road circuits; there was some showtime at Charlecote House
(Big Tudor Country House), amongst other events.
Sunday the Club joined with other Standards and Triumphs at the 90th Standard Triumph Anniversary Rally (aka STAR 90) at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon.
They took numerous pictures. There are 934 of them in their ESM 2013 album. I'll give you a link!
37 Stags and one non-Stag at Charlecote
Can you find the Non-Stag?
Alan Weller sent in some pictures from the latest Eastender's Garage tour to Frank Russell's Garage to look over his Commer Van. And to Joe Potipco's Garage to take in his MGA.
Frank's Commer has a ways to go, Joe's MGA looks like it is coming out soon, if it not always out.
Enjoy!
Frank's Lane
Last British Leyland Mini To Leave Longbridge
It was rescued by a former Longbridge employee Steve Morgan in November of 2012. If he did not step in this car would have been entombed or scrapped.
How did this little Clubman end up in this state?
Shortly after its manufacture it became a plant car, carrying people around the expanse of the factory. It only did this for a short time, with an odometer only showing 11 miles, a shipping container falling on it.
Only 11 miles, died far too soon
Its fate was to languish in the bowels of the factory. Not unknown, it has had many parts removed and has suffered years of vandalism, and suprisingly has been photographed
Down in the bowels of Longbridge
Some of the worst of the damage and vandalism has been bashed out
It is now on the books for Silverstone AuctionsClassic
Event on the 27th of July. Maybe this is a bit of history you can afford.
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May 11th 2013
May Rallye Run- Sunday May 26th 2013
From Big Al
This is happening rain or shine-/Plans are well underway-Just bring your classic brit car, full of gas and in running condition-
We will start from the shores of Lake Erie @ 13157 Lakeshore Road, Wainfleet-Just about as far west as you go and still be in the Niagara Region-Easy to get to, west of Port Colborne or come down Regional Road 24 from the Vineland area-
Our trip will take us into Haldimand County thru the Town of Dunnville, crossing the Grand River bridge, and out to Port Maitland to stretch our legs, back in the cars and up the road to the WW 11 air base # 6 (SFTS#6) to view their very interesting little known war museum- Heading up the lake along lake Shore road to view the country side and of course the new wind mills that are springing up all over-Leaving the lakeshore we head over to Rainham Centre for an ice cream break & walk about-
We the head north again to the Grand River and turn east along the river to-ward the hamlet of Byng where we once again cross the bridge and follow the river west along the north bank-A BIG SURPRISE awaits us there, where once again we can stop, stretch your legs and take pictures-(Bring your camera)-Closing out the tour in Dunnville we hope to see a major ongoing restoration process of a woeful Morris Minor convertible-From there we can head back to the starting point along the old feeder canal- See you all there-
We have been invited to attend the annual Tottenham Car Show which is in an enjoyable and scenic part of our province and will be held on Sunday, July 7th, 2013.
Historically, I am told that the show, even though it has attracted an attendance of up to several hundred cars, has not had a notable British contingent and would welcome the diversity that is endemic in a Club such as ours.
So, the idea was seeded, germinated and offered an opportunity to take an enjoyable cross country run via a variety of routes. For those of us for whom Georgetown, Ontario provides a convenient starting point, the ever generous Phil and Wendy Miller are allowing us to gather at Miller’s Scottish Bakery on Main Street, approximately opposite the road from Canadian Tire and almost adjacent to a Tim Hortons.
From there, our own Bob Shaw who possesses an almost encyclopedic knowledge of Ontario back roads will devise a scenic route to the show and maps will be distributed at out gathering point. We can depart individually at our leisure, or form one of those town stopping convoys, starting around 10 a.m. This should cause us to arrive around 11 to 11:15, and the same Bob Shaw will be on hand to guide us to a parking area sited for us to gather as a group.
Food is available at the event as will be various entertainments and lots to look at and discuss. Presumably there will also be stuff on sale and other wotnots to do or digest.
The bad news: all attendees have to pay $15 to enter. This is payable at the gate and gains entry for “one car including all occupants”. Time to see how many people you can really fit into a Mini?
So, to repeat for those starting from Georgetown:
0800 to 0930: Gather at Phil and Wendy’s. Make sure you get a map of the route.
1000: Depart from Georgetown with adequate refreshments.
1100 or so: Arrive at the Tottenham Car Show. Pay $15 to the honest guy.
Then: Park and enjoy yourselves.
Depart: When you like or as Lucas demands.
Finally, since we have no idea of how many of us will attend, will all of those who want to go (irrespective of where you’ll start from) please let Bill Davies know @ wtdavies@rogers.com.
The purpose for this is so that the show can get a rough idea of how many cars will attend so that a suitable area can be marked off for us. This again will be done by Bob Shaw early on the morning of the event and since he is "one of us" we can be reasonably sure of advantageous placement.
Hope to see us all there!
London to Lisbon In a Austin 7 Ulster
From, well, me :) via Hagerty UK's Facebook Site
Hagerty Classic Car Insurance
in the UK has a 1930 Austin 7 Ulster, Little George, as it's mascot. It travels to various shows and events where Hagerty displays. It has a nice amount of 80 odd year patina.
This past April and early May, Hagerty entered the Austin in the London to Lisbon HERO rally campaigned by Angus Forsyth & Marcus Atkinson. From what I read on their Facebook posts they were not mechanical people, so thank god for support.
This 2,400 mile, 9 day, journey did take its toll on the car. The second day a suspension arm broke and was quickly fixed. They were almost out after this but chance meeting and an all night session Little George was back in the rally. He had to catch up, but he was still in. This was repeated a few more times along the rally.
They did not top in the results but did bring home numerous awards. Spirit of the Rally Award, Veteran's Award, a Green Riband, and the Numb Bum Club Team prize. They had penalties but made up for it in tenacity and spirit.
Jim and his Dad have had their run on the Flying Scotsman. From their pictures it looked like they had fun Jim is writing up an article for the Oily Rag, which will be coming out in just a bit.
Niagara Drive - Short Notice
The Niagara group has organized a bit of a tour from Welland down through Port Colborne and back to Welland to a Tims of your choice for lunch. We will see the Incredible shrinking mill in Port, an optical illusion worth seeing.
We will meet at Bada Bing at the corner of Maple Ave. and Prince Charles in Welland at 10:00 AM.. The tour is about an hour of purposeful driving but you can take as long as you want. The weatherman is forecasting a beautiful day on Sunday.
On a mid June Saturday in 2012 Robert Ockenden went to this edge for the Annual Chi-Cheemaun Festival Car Show. Here he found the Austin 7 above, among many other cars at this show. According to Rob it had the best Goodie Bag of any car show.
He wants you all, yes all, to come up June 22nd, 2013! On your own nickel of course. Rob is frugal and can't afford all of you. Rob wants to meet up at Rachel's Bakery and 50s Diner in Lions Head at 10 AM.
The first is to take Hwy 6 north from Wiarton to Ferndale where there is a right turn onto Bruce County Rd 9, then left on Main St. of Lions Head.
The second, scenic, route is on Bruce County Rd 9, aka the East Bury Road, which a right turn off of Hwy 6, just north of Wiarton. This winds through Colpoy's Bay, to become Main St. in Lions Head.
Rachel’s is on the east side of Lion’s Head’s Main St., just next to the Royal Bank. The coffee, tea, and baked goods are excellent. There will be enough time to stop and indulge before heading on up to Tobermory.
The route to Tobermory is is north on the East Bury Rd.to Caudle Side Rd, and back to Hwy 6. From here it is a straight drive to Tobermory, arriving around 12:30 PM. at the Chi-Cheemaun terminal parking lot, which is given over to the car show for the day. Show runs 1:00 PM. to 5:00 PM.
In addition to classic North American cars, there are usually a small number of British classics at this show; Minis, Morrises, Triumphs, Bug-eyes, Jags etc., even an Austin 7, and occasionally, a Rolls.
There is no admission charge!
Last year the goodie bag contained two 'walk-on' return passes for the Chi-Cheemaun, which could be turned in for credit on vehicle fares, a Chi-Cheemaun T shirt, two Chi-Cheemaun lapel pins, two free-lunch tickets, and lots of other stuff! There were also numerous door prizes.
The harbour will be alive with nautical activity!!
Jim Ellis and his Step-Dad David Moore are participating in the Endurance Rally Association
Flying Scotsman Rally, this year. Their entry is David's 1935 Brough Superior (scroll down a bit)
, car no. 46 in the Vintageant (pre '41) over 4000cc class.
The rally is starting this Friday, the 19th at Hertfordshire and will wind north to Auchterader a little north of Edinburgh.
Anybody know a Rally Fan on the route (details at the ERA website
)? We need to cheer them on.
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April 6th 2013
Deadline
May 5th 2013
Send your submissions to Ryan Adams, info@minimadryan.com
C'mon, send your stuff!
New writers, former writers
Start fulfilling your dreams of being a novelist!!
Would You Be My Neighbour
Jim and Daniel Colburne Right on Target
Daniel Colburne
Daniel Colburne posted these pictures to our Facebook Group
Easter Sunday morning.
Jim and he have their Morris out for the year in March!
As an added note, Target has no parts for Minors
There are some embryonic plans for a tour to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, more to come!
Old Stuff
I've been going through some old pictures of mine, scanning them in to modern digital formats. While waxing nostalgic I came across these pictures, taken while I was going or coming from somewhere in My '67 Mustang. This was Summer 1988, 25 years ago.
I have no context to put them in, other than explained above. Recognize anyone?
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March 16th 2013
AGM
Paul and Jan Dullaert and the Westenders at Milton's in Kitchener hosted the AGM. A couple dozen of us attended. We have a new Chairman, John Griffith, and a new Vice Chairman, Roderick Sergiades. The rest of the board remain.
Here is a note from our new Chairman John Griffith
Greetings fellow British Saloon Car enthusiasts!
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you. My name is John Griffith and I was fortunate enough to be elected to the position of Chair of the British Saloon Car Club of Canada at the A.G.M. in March. Although I was born in Manchester, I have lived in Canada for more than 40 years. I have been a member of the Club since 1995, but I must admit that I have not been what one would call an “active” member. The primary reason for this, I suppose, is that I do not own a British car, and have not done since I sold my M.G. TA to pay for my ticket to Canada in 1969.
I am certainly looking forward to accepting the challenges that this position might throw my way, and I am looking forward to working with the executive team and with all the area co-ordinators. I say ‘working’, but I hope that this will turn out to be a ‘labour of love’ rather than a job!
I will make every effort to attend a few more runs in the future, although Roger has quietly suggested that I keep my Ford Focus well to the rear of the ‘parade!’
Looking forward to meeting you all soon!
Regards,
John Griffith
We wish them the best in the upcoming year.
Now, there have been a couple of changes, the Oily Rag is now going to be published 4 times a year, and our calendar will list events further in the future. The website will not see any changes, other than keeping up with it all.
This is John Mackenzie with Daughter-In-Law Chelsea, who was reluctant to get in but enjoyed the experience so much that she had to persuaded that it was time to get out!.
His Austin 7 is a "special" based on a 1935 Ruby chassis and built by John using a Rod Yates
body and loads of second hand or re-manufactured parts.
See, Spring is coming! - Ed.
Jaguar XK 150 S Shooting Brake
This 1959 Jaguar started out normally enough. It went through two owners as a Cream and Maroon 3.8 XK 150 S fixed head coupe. The third owner wanted something different.
Peels of Kingston upon Thames was commissioned to convert the car to an Estate, with a trailer hitch. It was also fitted with a full-blown racing E-type engine. It was then known as the 'Tow Car'. It towed an Ex-Bira Remus ERA to race meetings and hill climbs and also towed the families Gypsy Moth aeroplane. It also raced in the Jaguar Drivers Club race meetings.
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March 9th 2013
Time To Ease Out of Winter
The sun is shining, my eaves are dripping, and the dog is staring at me wanting a walk.
So, 'scuse me for a moment. ... ... ... ... Ok, I'm back.
This week it's time to catch up on stuff I received over the last few weeks.
Bruce Grey Matters
Gazing out the window to the blackness of winter in the countryside of Bruce County makes me anxious for spring time which will rejuvenate my relationship with my old friend Nigel the mini and once again we will be scooting hither and yon. At Grey-Bruce Chapter we stay busy with our once a month gatherings which serve the dual purpose of keeping me focused on spring coming up and nourishing the soul with good food, good company and good surroundings. If anyone is interested in a unique destination during winter doldrums we get together on the third Sunday of the month at 11:30 for brunch in the winter at Great Books aka The Williamsford Mill. It is a mid 1800s mill with the interior character intact including a wood burning fireplace and filled with 2 floors of new and used books and an eclectic menu located about 40 minutes north of Mt. Forest on Hwy 6. Refer to the Oily Rag events or contact me before coming because we sometimes substitute a meeting for a tour somewhere.
Last spring and summer we visited waterfalls, a winery, antique stores, a museum including historic outbuildings, and more. We aim for one tour per month through some of the best scenery in the province. We are presently looking into this touring season which may include an airport, 50s diner, steam train ride to St. Jacob’s Market, and maybe a mystery tour. There are British car clubs in Collingwood and Kincardine so we may try to link up with them. We will have more details as time goes by and if you are considering joining us for a tour please get in touch first just to verify details.
Dave Allen
Grey-Bruce Chapter.
Tentative Schedule
March 17 - Williamsford
April 14 - Williamsford (Ancaster is the next Sunday)
May 18 - St. Jacobs Steam Train tour (Rain date June 29)
June 16(?) - Cruise to Lion’s Head 50s Diner.
July 20 - Dragonfly Café, Hwy 6 North of Chatsworth.
August - TBA
Sept 22 - Lake Huron Lighthouse tour.
Oct 5 or 6 - Pumpkinfest Pt. Elgin
From Alan Weller
The cars in the back yard behind the garage (outdoor storage as you call it) are (unfortunately) mine. From left to right, Series 3 Sunbeam Alpine (parts car for one I am restoring which is in the heated garage), 1959 Sunbeam Rapier Convertible (to be restored), Series 5 Sunbeam Alpine (to be restored). Next is a 1960 Morris Minor convertible sitting under the tree (also needs restoring and a new home). And, finally, my 1959 Jaguar Mk1.
You're going to have to wait 'til Christmas to see rest of the picture - Editor
From Paul Dullaert
This is a power point show featuring Cité de l’Automobile, Musée national de l’automobile, Collection Schlumpf, Mulhouse, France.
Click on picture to view slide show
The slide show is not automatic
To move forward - left mouse button or keyboard "n" or "spacebar" buttons
To move backwards - "p" or "backspace" keyboard buttons
From Facebook
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Dave Allen had wanted to do a trip there for some time now. Last Saturday was the day!
Sandwiched between February storms, most of the day went off like clock work.
The Guild has, on the order of, a couple of dozen projects going on at any time. Not all of them are high end cars, there are cars of every vintage, and nationality. And there are some non-cars, more than one boat has gone through the shop. They can fabricate just about anything in house. Chrome and glass are out sourced to trusted suppliers.
They also buy and sell, some show room cars are for sale, again checking their website will show current inventory.
The Guild of Automotive Restorers is the center piece of the History TV show Canadian Restorers. The pilot episode is on the History website.
One one of those beautiful, global warmed, Fall days last October the Minor Mob toured north on the back roads from Wiarton (home of Willy) to Tobermory at the end of the Bruce Peninsula.
They wound along the coasts and back roads and presented many picture opportunities.
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February 16th 2013
Top Down Sea to Ski Drive In February!
I received this e-mail from Christian Proud-Diaz, President of the Automobile Club de Nice.
Thanks for you info about our first Prom' des Neiges last year, found on the web recently.
This e-mail just to let you know we strike again on next 10th February and 24 cars will do the run this year, including classics such as :
Hotchkiss AM80 1930, MGB, Lotus 7, Lotus S4, Triumph Herald, Alfa Roméo Spider, Datsun 280 ZX, Peugeot 304 cabriolet, MG Midget, Morgan +4, Morgan Tourer, Porsche 911 Carrera, TVR Chimaera, Triumph Spitfire MkIV.
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February 6th 2013
Guild Tour Updates
Below is the latest and hopefully last agenda for the tour to Bradford.
Our winter incentive tour will be to The Guild of Automotive Restorers on Saturday Feb 23.
We will meet at 9:30 at the Redwood Restaurant on the north side of Highway 9 just north of Clifford at the junction of County Road 10 which goes north to Neustadt and Hanover.
We will proceed south to Harriston, turn left (east) on Hwy 89 and follow it to Primrose which is just east of Hwy 10 on 89 . There we will meet up with the contingent from Owen Sound at roughly 10:30.
We will continue east to Hwy 11 where we will turn south and head to Bradford (watch for the Guild on the RH side).
We will actually go past the Guild and continue south to Newmarket where we will go to The Crow's Nest Pub at 115 Prospect St. for lunch.
We get there by proceeding south on Hwy 11 until we reach Davis Drive (hwy 9) at the north end of Newmarket.
From there turn left (east) and head along Davis until we reach Prospect.
Turn right (south) and proceed to the pub. Expect to arrive at the Crow's Nest at about 11:45-12:00 have lunch and head back up to Bradford for the tour at 1:00.
The Guild is at 44 Bridge St. which is hwy 11.
Mini Happy Returns,
Dave Allen (dave@wightman.ca),
Coordinator Grey-Bruce Chapter British Saloon Car Club of Canada
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February 2nd 2013
Damn, Its Cold
A Modern Jaguar, north on the Dempster Highway. A cushy ride like this should be a pleasant time, even where temperatures can drop to the minus forties. So, why did they stop at the Arctic Circle. If you are going to the north why stop and turn around with half the road still to go.
How about on a bike? Definitely no cush here (its Russian). It, and rider traveled all the way to the end of the Dempster at Inuvik, and then all the way to Tuktoyaktuk via the ice road that follows the Mackenzie River to the Beaufort Sea then to Tuktoyaktuk.
Robert Kolenc (Northern Rob) was that rider, long rides at the edges of the world are his hobby. This trip was made on his Russian army sidecar bike, the Ural Gear Up. It is old world designed tough, just what this trip needs.
This trip started at Mile 0 of the Dempster, April 1st of 2010. This date takes advantage of good light for photography after the Equinox. Yes, he and his support guys took pictures. This date is close to the end of the Ice Road season but not late enough for it to encounter the melty, slushy mess at the end.
The journey completed at Tuktoyaktuk. 456 miles on the Dempster and a further 115 miles on the Ice Road
(from Classic & Sports Car)
The print, above, was thought by its owner have a value of just £20. It had spent 25 years on his garage wall before it was brought to the attention of automobilia experts at Bonhams, who recognized it to be a linocut print, Speed Trial, by Cyril Edward Power.
According to records it is number seven of 60 produced based on Sir Malcolm Campbell's record-breaking car Bluebird.
The image is estimated to make £40-60,000 at Bonhams’ Print sale on 20 February.
The value of the print was a surprise to its owner. Now, Jay Leno has plenty of art in his garage, and I think he knows how much it is worth. I doubt he gets many deals, it is like trying to get a cut rate price on some renovation work on a 5,000 square foot house.
It is a show garage for his collection; you would probably have to look good and hard for a grease stain or oil drip. The walls are covered in enlarged period posters, and product advertisements, with some very large scale original art. When you have walls this big framed magazine pages just won't cut it.
Below is a picture of my friend Dale Bain's shop. He cars of choice are Micro cars, basically under a litre in engine displacement or fewer than 4 wheels. His collection first started with Toyota Publicas and branched into King Midgets and further. My Sprite, Bugsy, is festively outfitted for Christmas. This wall is adorned with King Midget badges, show posters, copies of manuals and sales literature.
David Wood
One corner of Dale Bain`s Shop
So, what's on your garage walls? Magazine cutaways of your car or desired car? Vintage ads? Maybe a cork board with pictures of your adventures. A collection of Snap On calendars?
Send me a picture of your garage walls, I can put them up here and on our Facebook page.
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January 19th 2013
Wanna Beat the February Blahs?
Hope you had a merry Xmas and Happy safe NewYear.
We are making final preparations for our winter incentive tour to The Guild of Automotive Restorers on Saturday Feb 23.
We will meet at 9:30 at the Redwood Restaurant on the north side of Highway 9 just north of Clifford at the junction of County Road 10 which goes north to Neustadt and Hanover.
We will proceed south to Harriston, turn east on Hwy 89 and follow it to Old Hwy 11 (Yonge St.) at Fennell.
We will then turn south on Old Hwy 11 and head to Bradford, following Old Hwy 11 as it turns, east, at Holland St. E. then right on to Bridge St. Watch for the Guild on the RH side.
Arrival time will be roughly 11:30.
This is a first class restoration facility which has been featured on TV and does everything in house from complete frame off restorations on classics like Bugattis and Bentleys to minor work and maintenance on American cars. This tour should not be missed.
This event is open to all club members, notices are going out to all chapters. (Some of you may want to skip the rendezvous at the Redwood Restaurant though)
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January 12th 2013
HELP! Can You Help Find the History Of My Car?
I’m trying to find out the history and trace previous owners of my 1969 S4 lotus Elan dhc SE SN. 45/8602.
I think it was 1993 when the car came to the US. I bought the car several years back in California, I was told the car driven directly from Ontario to California, so it would been in Ontario for most of its existence. All I know was the Elan was delivered to Sports Cars Unlimited in Clarkston Ontario early 1969.
It has a couple of stickers on the windshield that are pretty unique and I have included photos.
The car, prior to restoration was a dark blue as now but is in sprint colour scheme.
I found an old insurance tag from a company in Guelph, but they could not provide any information. What is funny is I lived in Brantford/Hamilton area for 9 years before moving to the US. I’m very familiar with the area.
I haven't had any luck with the 2 sticker leads, I have contacted both BARC and the CRCA, and the Lotus Club.
I thought I had a lead when Lotus told me about Sport Cars Unlimited, but they have been gone for years.
It always a shot in the dark with this stuff. I tried to focus on car clubs near where I believe the car was owned in Ontario.
At Home in Cali, with new project, a Swedish imported Mk1 Rally Ford Escort, in background.
When it rains it pours.
Sunday morning, the 13th, I received an e-mail from Rupert Lloyd Thomas. He is looking for more information on Wheaton Motors. His message follows:
To: David E. Wood
Hi David,
Find attached picture for your website (includes ref).
Trying to find out all I can ref this company.
Charles Wheaton, prop, was early pioneer racer in early fifties: Bentley 4¼, Cooper FIII, Aston Martin DB2 etc.
Formerly traded as Trident Motors etc.
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January 5th 2013
A New Year A New Centenary
Aston Martin's Centenary is this year.
Festivities commence the 15th January. This date marks the official incorporation of the company by founders Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford in 1913. A commemorative plaque reveal will be held in Henniker Mews in London, the original home address of Aston Martin.
Competition and Auction events will build to a peak from the 13th through the 21st of July. There will be more racing, concours, and party events.
The last of the official events will be at the Silverstone Classic the 27th and 28th of July.