THE PEN BONNET

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A monthly publication of the Foothills British Car Club of South Carolina

2 President’s Message 3 Improved FBCC Logo 6 MGB Blind Restoration 7 Graham Robson

8 Whatcha Workin’ On 13 Showcase Wannabees 15 Jack’s Place Rocks

In This Issue SEPTEMBER

MONTHLY MEETING

CANCELLED

COVID BE GONE!!!

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OMG 60 Days To

Hilton Head

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President’s

Message By Terry Jackson

On The Cover Mitch Andrus invited the FBCC over to his house in Mills River, NC to see his hand built1948 MG TC/Q before it moved on to its new owners. All of those present were beyond impressed with his handiwork and attention to detail, from his chemical treatment of hand made copper name plates (to look aged) to his custom cast aluminum tranni cover (complete with MG logo), and everything in between. See more pictures of the drive and Mitch’s cars in this issue.

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Welcome New Members

Donald Davis Simpsonville, SC 29681

1958 TR3A

Steven Wygand Greenville, SC 29609

1979 MGB

Welcoming Back Members Al & Georgia Morris

Salem, SC 29676 1971 Avanti-II, 1973 Pantera, 1980 TR8, 1984 Aurora Cobra

Well here we go again…..COVID concerns. We should be proud that our board is very engaged about situations like this. It’s a frustration for us as it is for all of you. And to that end, you’ll note in this newsletter that we have cancelled the September monthly club meeting at Silver Bay. Arghhhhh. After a good discussion, the board decided to not meet this month. One reason is that neither the Pres. nor VP can be there. But in the end, it was mostly COVID. We are concerned about our members health. We are also concerned with the uptick in COVID occurrences and its impact on our health care workers and system. So we thought cancelling yet another inside, close-proximity meeting was the prudent thing to do. THANK YOU for your understanding and for still working around all this COVID stuff to keep our club as active as we can be, and yet still growing as we navigate through all this!

And for October, our monthly meeting will be a picnic at our VP, Charlie’s, farm. It’s a beautiful site. October should be fabulous weather-wise. A picnic is relatively COVID-ok, since its outside and we can keep our social distance. And the club is picking up part of the tab for food. Can’t beat that! So please plan on being at the picnic instead of our monthly in-restaurant meeting in October.

A couple more musings, if you’ll allow. 1) For those who are insured through Hagerty, did you look at the email with the link to pictures from the Detroit Woodward Cruise? Woodward Ave. was the 1st paved road in the US. It supposedly was THE place to go cruising back in the day. And 20-30 years ago a couple folks got the cruise going again and it is now a HUGE event. Over 1M people. Motorized transportation of every description either driving or on display at a park. The ‘cruise’ covers 15-20 miles one way. Drive part of it, all of it, or none of it. Anyway, the link from Hagerty had some great pictures of this year’s Woodward Cruise to give you a feel for what it’s like. If you love cars (new, old, hot rod, you name it) and you want to experience a great couple of days….the Woodward Cruise should definitely be on your bucket list. 2) Consider joining Vintage Triumph Register. Even if you don’t have a Triumph you can join. It’s a way to expand your

interest in British cars and meet more folks (or read about them). It’s a national club of car enthusiasts. VTR has several events that you might be interested in attending. And if you spend a certain amount annually with The Roadster Factory, they’ll pay your VTR dues.---No this is not a paid advertisement, just additional info. 3) Last, we’ve all got to continue to THANK JUD for the great work he does at either organizing drives, or just pushing us to get out and enjoy our cars and this beautiful part of the country we live in. He makes it pretty darn easy to get out and drive---just look for the emails and show up! Thanks Jud!! Safe motoring!

October Monthly

Meeting is Saturday

October 9! The Annual FBCC Summer Picnic By Charlie Blakely Please make plans to attend the fall picnic to be held Oct. 9 at the home of Charlie & Nancy Blakely, 120 Grubb Dr., Pelzer SC. Arrive anytime after 11 a.m. and enjoy a barbecue meal. Bring your British car (weather permitting)--there's plenty of room for parking. This will be our meeting for October. Email Charlie at blakely.charles@gmail.com to let him know you're coming.

Look for more details this month from Charlie through email to the FBCC Google Group.

Links of the Month (send the editor your favorites)

Gerald Petter shares an amazing clip of a Merlin

Engine running on a “test stand”

At the approximate age of 16, I was in the Air Training Corps (RAF cadet thing) where we learned to shoot a bolt action .303, tie numerous complicated knots of which only the reef and granny are remembered, camp in a rainy waterlogged field at Runnymede (Magna Carta), do astral navigation from a blister in an Avro Anson/practice blind instrument flying in a Link trainer, AND, strip and rebuild (with help) a RR Merlin engine. I won't mention the practice drills which the British consider essential to defeat whirling dervishes running amok. We never had to run the Merlin which was on a test stand inside our meeting house but I hope the attached short video amuses and elucidates. Very good language instruction for Alabama members.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ9aO5yvT3k

And David Benson shared the news regarding a

Morgan 3-Wheeler Comeback

Morgan's new 3 Wheeler will be powered by a Ford-sourced three cylinder engine. After Morgan discontinued the 3 Wheeler and marked the end of its production with the limited-edition P101 last year, the British automaker confirmed the eccentric three-wheeler will be replaced by a new model. Less than a year later, testing for the successor has begun. Previewed in teaser images, the new 3 Wheeler will boast "an all-new design, adventurous character, and significant engineering advancements." Heavy!

https://apple.news/ACr4y6ZMoNAGIV54tkHyvmw

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FBCC Logo Cleaned Up

and Improved By Scott McCombe

The FBCC has used its logo for many years and it has served us well. However, it was showing its age with “stretch marks” and unsatisfactory distortion. The club’s registered logo has recently been professionally reformatted and updated to meet today’s more rigid digital standards. The Union Jack is now correct, the coarse edges have been smoothed out, and the “R” properly placed to reflect our legal status as a club with a registered logo. If you should want to use our logo for any purpose, please find both the official jpg or png files available on the FBCC Dropbox. We also have the *.ai file in full vector format which must serve as the master file going forward. My recommendation is that each of us discard all previous versions in favor of these excellent reformatted master files.

September 18: FBCC

Open Garage at Jack’s

Place Keep an eye out for details in emails from FBCCemail@googlegroups.com.

Stay tuned...

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Boring Car Trivia: You

Want Your Bristol

Saucepan Blue? We hope you enjoy this monthly series derived from the 2020 Sniff Petrol book entitled A Medium-Sized Book of Boring Car Trivia.

#13) “Many years ago a homeless man wondered into the Bristol Cars showroom in Kensington and asked to be shown around one of the cars on display. The showroom staff humoured him, listing the car’s specs and answering his questions until eventually he announced that he would like to order one, but only if they could make it the same colour as a small, blue saucepan which he produced from a carrier bag. “Of course we can, sir,” laughed the staff politely. “I’ll leave that with you then,” muttered the man, handing them the saucepan and walking off the premises. A few hours later a lady arrived asking if she could write the deposit cheque for the new car just ordered by her boss, the eccentric billionaire who liked to see how staff in ritzy places reacted if he came in dressed like a tramp. Bristol got his business for being the only place that gave him the time of day and he duly collected his new car, sprayed the same colour as an old saucepan. The company later took the car back into stock and advertised it for sale, listing the colour as Saucepan Blue.”

Mystery Car: Mid 60’s

Gordon-Keeble By Gerald Petter

This was an easy one for an old-timer like me. In 1958, Percy Crabb and Peter Jopp won the 2 litre class in a Peerless GT (Triumph engine). After my uncle died racing at Goodwood, I lived with Percy and his wife for a while----very kind of them. I have Percy's racing record from Kieft/Tojeiro/ Peerless. Not quite sure when but somewhere around this time, Gordon left Peerless and partnered with Keeble. They had a wonderful tortoise logo and used a US V8...don't remember what make except likely not Chrysler as I think only Jensen had that. Anyway.....7-8 years ago I flew from and to Southampton/Dublin and had read that G-K owners had their reunion at Southampton airport where the cars were made. I vaguely recall they let them parade down the runway. It's a very small place and was fairly new when I was there and I think all original buildings were gone. I did look for plaques or memorabilia but didn't find any. By all accounts the G-K was a pretty decent car, it's demise probably due to the usual suspects.

Welcome New Members By Charlie Blakely We welcome new member Steven Wygand, a resident of Greenville who owns a 1979 MGB. Steven acquired his car from his father, who was a member of the FBCC in years past. This is our first second-generation member? He looks forward to meets and rides once the car is up for it. Right now he's dealing with wiring issues. We welcome him to the FBCC!

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Mystery Car?: This was

in my driveway for 15

minutes. He wouldn’t let me take it for a spin!

FBCC “Doctors” Still

Make “House Calls” By Mickey Corbett

Good afternoon! I finally got around to downloading photos from my camera. I've attached the pic of Bob Moore and Roy Scharwachter rebuilding my Jag Strombergs. I really enjoyed meeting you and look forward to meeting other club members soon. Thanks again for helping me out.

Order Magnetic Name

Tags NOW - Hilton Head! By Tom Buto All members are issued a paper nametag with a holder and a lanyard when they join. The VP usually delivers them at our regular meetings.

You may also order an engraved magnetic name tag as shown to the left for $11 each. If you would like one, fill out the form and send it to the Tom Buto at butot@bellsouth.net or mail it to 103 Croft St. Greenville, SC 29609. You can also pay via PayPal using email address fbccsc01@gmail.com. Since these do not use pins, they are suitable for casual and formal wear.

I'll order the nametags September 8th so please get your orders to me before then.

John Doe

1958

Austin Healey

Can You Identify it?

Hint: It is British!

His Illness Didn’t Stall

This MGB Restoration! Link provided by David Benson http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk/buytext.htm ...But these all pale into insignificance given Terry's story who despite being completely blind reassembled an abandoned restoration All by Touch. Shortly after completing his first MGB he drove it to my place in Solihull. He admitted that building up to the visit he was getting more and more nervous as it was a round-trip of 340 miles, but it was trouble-free.

If that wasn't enough Terry then bought and sold several other MGBs and a Stag, some as runners and some for restoration. One of these was another abandoned restoration, this time of a Mk1 roadster, and again completed it to gain its MOT at the first attempt. That shell required a lot of remedial work by his body man, but that gave him the chance to deal with all the ancillaries, fixtures and fittings.

However between writing the 2011 article and it being published, Terry was rushed to hospital one night after suffering a stroke, and during the tests they discovered that not only did he have a previously undiagnosed hole-in-the-heart that had precipitated the stroke, but also had myeloma which is a type of cancer where abnormal plasma cells develop and multiply uncontrollably in the bone marrow. It is a measure of his indefatigability that when telling me that he had family members with each of his major problems i.e. visual impairment, hole-in-the-heart and cancer, he joked that he had "copped for the lot". The cancer led to a series of chemo treatments which made him feel very unwell, and two painful sessions of bone marrow transplants. But while each did initially improve the results of the many blood tests he was having, they would simply worsen again, despite each course of treatment being more severe than the last. His treatments led to periods where he was not able to work on the cars, but he forced himself out into the garage whenever he could, even in the depths of winter.

When he got the fully painted roadster body back reassembly started in earnest and became his prime objective. He did have more help on this one, Essex Area people helped him with the wiring and screen, I had the quarter-lights rechromed and rebuilt them and did work on his fuel pump and wiper motor, and

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a local pal helped him with a lot of odd jobs such as cleaning and painting components. But again the bulk of the work by far he did himself. He was really pushing himself as he felt that 2015 was going to be his last year of ‘reasonable health’ (his words), and was determined to finish the car. It all took a very long time, but by the end of June 2015 he finally got it finished to the point of getting its MOT at the first attempt, and to say he was ‘over the moon’ is a huge understatement. Typical of his impish humor, he sent me a photo of the MOT saying "I’ve just been

handed this regarding the 67, can you try and work it out for me please" and it took me a moment to realize just what it was!

At the end of July he was on holiday with his family when he was suddenly taken ill with pneumonia, rushed to hospital, where he passed away on 1st August peacefully and for the first time in a long while pain-free. It came as a great shock, we lived 150 miles apart so rarely met up in person. When I said I was going on the 100mph plus zip-wire in North Wales in May he booked as well, but unfortunately had to cancel at the last minute due to a very short-notice hospital appointment. I realized that as time went on he may not be well enough to make the trip and so was preparing to go and see him, but the end came so suddenly and unexpectedly I didn’t get the chance, which I shall always regret.

Over the seven years I knew him we exchanged over 3000 emails, sometimes 20 per day, together with Skype calls and him sending me several hundred photos and pieces of video, while he painstakingly reassembled his cars and we sorted out problems together. We had many laughs along the way. Terry was the most amazing and inspiring person I have ever met, and I shall miss him. He was just 49 years old, and leaves a wife and 2 children aged 7 and 5.

Sept 26 Distinguished

Gentleman’s Drive By Joey Jordan For several years now my son has participated in an annual Spring event called The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride, an annual motorcycle charity ride to raise money for men’s health. My son rides his Triumph. Participants are also encouraged to “Ride Dapper” (lots of photos online if you’re curious what that means). Each ride is sponsored and organized locally and, according to my son, a ton of fun. For an overview, here’s a link to the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride website with background info, photos, etc. https://www.gentlemansride.com/about/

So what does that have to do with the FBCC? This coming September, for what I think may be the first time, the same organization is holding The Distinguished Gentlemen’s DRIVE. https://www.gentlemansdrive.com/

Instead of motorcycles, this will be a separate event for vintage cars. It seems made to order for our club: a lot of fun, a worthy cause, good publicity, and a perfect excuse to go for a group drive on a nice Fall day.

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Graham Robson,

1936 – 2021 By Scott McCombe

Many of you will recall meeting Graham Robson at the 2014 VTR Convention held in Dobson, NC. In particular, I remember a very fun interview with mild-mannered Harris Mann who will long be remem-bered as the primary designer of the TR7. Graham Robson was the author of numerous books and a featured guest at many Triumph events in UK and the US.

When remembering his no-holds-barred approach to automobile commentary, I think Classic & Sports Car said it best. Graham became “a full-time independ-ent motoring writer, researcher and author in 1972.

That word ‘independent’ cannot be stressed too highly because whatever his links with the manu-facturer of a car he was writing about, his re-search was always thorough and he never pulled his punches.”

To read more about Graham Robson click here: https://www.classicandsportscar.com/obituaries/rip-graham-robson-1936-2021

To listen to a 2007 VTR interview click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6Vnz_JGPKg

Harris Mann & Graham Robson at the VTR

Convention at Dobson, NC in September 2014.

Did You Identify Jud’s

Cars? Wayne Telman guessed:

MGTC, Buick (1961?), Mercury (1958 0r 1959?), Oldsmobile, Chevy Corvair, Cadillac, Oldsmo-bile, Pontiac, Ca-dillac, Cadillac, Chevy Impala (1963), Buick Riv-iera, Cadillac, Ford (1959), Ca-dillac (1959), Buick (1959), Chrysler Imperial

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New Monthly Series:

What Have You Been

Working On?

By Jeff Sholl

What we seem to have here is the poster child for HOW NOT to take care of the front end on your LBC or any car for that matter. I brought my TR6 into Jack’s garage to find out why my steering resembled that of the Queen Mary navigating in rough waters. All I was doing was steering, correcting, back and forth. It got a bit concerning and I cut down on my trips!

As we looked down at the rack while turning the steering wheel the whole rack moved back and forth, not a good sign. So it was decided to get new rack mounts. While we were at it we did a more intensive testing of the tie rod ends. As you can see from the picture above the bellows on the drivers side was destroyed and we were thinking the other side wouldn’t be far behind — and it wasn’t!!! Soooo, into the parts catalog to order new hardware. Rack mounts, inner and outer tie rod ends and some bits to take care of the problem.

Now that my parts arrived it was off to Jack’s garage to start tearing apart my front end. As I say that I couldn't have handled this project myself. For all you that haven’t been to Jack’s garage it is a great source for of knowledge and experience. I’ve been extremely lucky to have one of our members to lead me through this project. Bob Moore with my slight assistance got through this change out in a days time. Here’s Bob attempting to get the rubber bellows over the rack connection. He wasn’t looking for divine intervention! But we could have used it at this point.

After finding that getting the bellows on with our greasy rubber gloves and the greasy rack was futile we changed course and removed the rack so that we could work on the bench. This was now way over my pay grade! At this point I was the wrench and parts gatherer. Below you can see the inner tie rod end covered in grease. Trying to work in these tight

(Continued on page 9)

The editor wishes to thank Jeff Sholl for both his will-ingness to tackle some TR6 front end repairs and his desire to share this project in The Open Bonnet. Please continue to provide your own stories to no-tanmg@gmail.com no matter how big or small.

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quarters was impossible with that green slime making handling of everything a challenge.

We had to remove the rack mounts and disassemble the steering column universal joint. Once we got items loose and out of the way the rack came out easily. So it’s over to the bench for a complete inner tie rod ends and bellow rebuild. Man I’m glad Bob knew what he was doing. Here’s the rack on the bench with one side completed and the other ready to rip off the old bellows and install the new inner tie rod and bellows.

What are we looking at here? Starting on the left we see the inner tie rod covered by the bellows, the

(Continued from page 8) steering column U joint, the 2 rubber rack bushings and the passenger side rod and old bellows. Below is the completed rack. Yahoo!

Now to the installation of the rack and the attaching of the outer tie rod ends and steering universal joint. We completed the installation with very little money going into the cuss bucket. The steering is back to feeling like new. A special thank you to Bob Moore for helping me with this project and to Kirk Fisher and the FBCC for allowing us to use the garage. Jack’s place is a special asset that is available to FBCC members.

Our completed assembly. Look — no grease. What a drastic change from what we started with. The change in handling now is superb ! I’m ready for our next cruise.

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FBCC Drives to a

Tractor Pull & to Mitch

Andrus’ Home Pictures from Scott McCombe

What’s that thing sticking out in front?

See the SU carburetor below.

From the stitching on the seats to the engine

turning on the dash, EVERYTHING is puuurfect!

This Oliver tractor pulls a heavy load!

Mitch’s next project is sure to end up as nice

as his MG TC/Q. It’s well on its way.

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VETERANS’ APPRECIATION DRIVE

FBCC and BCCWNC 4th Annual Joint Drive

November 14, 2021 TENTATIVE*

* Covid-19 Impact and Inclement Weather

Greetings Drivers - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! I have set up the 4th Annual joint drive with the BCCWNC in Hendersonville and the FBCC in the upstate of SC for Sunday, November 14. There will be three meet-ups this

year to accommodate both clubs’ members.

Ingles in Brevard

Country Store at Highway 11/178

Spinx in Gowensville

A route description that includes a recognition of our veterans on Sassafras Mountain will be sent to you using our message systems for your review and consideration. Consider this drive event as a highly recommended

adventure for both clubs.

As indicated above this drive and Veterans’ recognitions will be subject to the fall impact of Covid-19 and/or inclement weather conditions.

I will be sending an email attachment of the participants from the drive roster of the November 2019 event that I ask you to verify the information I have for you. Please reply to me only to acknowledge and amend, if necessary, the information. If you are not on the “LIST”, send me the information requested

below.

Here’s what I need from new participants.

List yourself and your co-pilot, if you have one.

Which car (year, make, and model) you'll be driving

Where you'll "Meet-up" along the route

Lastly, if you or your co-pilot are veterans, please let me know. I would like to have your Name, Branch of Service and Rank. This is a recognition of Veterans and spirited joint fun drive for both British Car

Clubs.

Info needed example:

Kathy Somerville Co-pilot

Meetup at Country Store

1970 Triumph TR 6,

Veteran, Dennis Somerville, USMC, Sergeant

My e-mail is czindms@charter.net.

Denny Somerville

The BCCWNC members stood on the NC

side (right) while FBCC members stood on the SC side (left) after a very emotional

and memorable 2018 Veterans Day service at Sassafras Mountain

In 1916, Chicago Had

Over 90 Charging

Stations! Who Knew? Picture from Gerald Petter

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In 2021, Chicago Has

Over 150 Charging

Stations in Same Area! Picture from PlugShare.com

Assistance Needed at

Jack’s Place New member, Matthew Newton brought this gorgeous 1957 MGA to Jack’s Place August 21. WOW! As close to perfect that I’ve seen!

He’d like some assistance swapping to wire wheels and wonders if a qualified garage supervisor would like to meet him at Jack’s Place to help make the transition? He can be reached at 864-423-0941.

CAR CLUB SHOWCASE

WANNABEES! By Wayne Telman

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published in the September 2021 issue of Classic Motorsports magazine. It is just the latest feature article on this amazing feat of engineering and restoration. Want to see more? Come to the HHI Car Showcase. I have it on good authority that the designer, engineer, restorer, and owner will all be on hand to provide “guided tours”. Congratulations to the Merrills!

WHAT ELSE IS THERE? Once again, glad you asked. Scott has the Car Showcase apparel orders under control. Curtis has the FBCC dinner set up with three entrée choices – menu to be presented in the next issue. Mike has gotten the oil leak mats. Steve has completed the caravan route planning. Wayne, well, he is just enjoying retirement and getting the Bugeye ready for the journey to HHI.

Speaking of getting ready, I have noticed through communication and witnessing some preparation that many of you have already started to prepare your LBCs for the Car Showcase. Hat’s off to you as one can’t start too early.

What about the rest of us? There are several ways in which we can help. First and foremost – are you a detailer? Have you readied vehicles for a concours event? Are you willing to share your knowledge and skills with the club members? If so, please contact me and I will generate a list of “volunteers”. Secondly, will you be at HHI? If so, would you be able to help prepare the vehicles for the showcase? Again, please let me know. I will match you with a “needy” LBC owner.

I have been notified by Michael Dyrenfurth, HHI Car Showcase Manager, that some 40 to 50 awards will be presented for the Saturday Car Showcase! That is a lot of awards. Crank it up FBCC members! Let’s be the car club that the others WANNABEE!

BTW, I AM AN HHI WANNABEE THERE!

We are two months from having FBCC represented at the Hilton Head Island (HHI) Car Showcase. Saturday, November 6, 2021, is the big day! What’s the big deal you ask? What’s in store you ask? So glad you asked.

FBCC is one of the featured car clubs selected on a national basis. This is not happenstance! Steve Chase planted the “seed” in 2019. He told the HHI folks about this wonderful British car club hidden away in the upstate. The rest, as they say, is history.

We have a field of ten cars selected for the event. Those ten represent four marques (Austin Healey, Jaguar, MG, and Triumph) and ten different models across the four marques. The committee knew that we had some outstanding vehicles in FBCC. Our field proves that! Lately however, some of the vehicles have received HHI and national attention. Does that make the rest of us “Hilton Head Wannabees”? Not in the least. But let’s recognize those who have recently been put in the spotlight.

HHI ATTENTION: Who but our very own Open Bonnet team Karen and Scott McCombe. Yes, this “shy and retiring” couple have been thrust into the HHI spotlight. HHI sent out a notification that several of us received today. It is a notification for the Car Showcase. Boldly leading the Italian vehicles and presented before the Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Fiats, Maserati, etc. Congratulations to the McCombes!

NATIONAL ATTENTION: 9,000 RPM red line in a 1966 MGB GT? Impossible you say? Not when your name is Zach Merrill! Yes, it is Zach and Libby Merrill with their Honda S2000 powered 1966 MGB GT. This beauty was first exhibited at the 2020 Southeast British Car Festival in Dillard, GA. Since then, it has been featured in several nationally published articles.

The latest article on this gorgeous vehicle is

Jack’s Place 24/7

Open Access The FBCC is able to provide members 24/7 access

to Jack’s Place depending on availability/approval

from Kirk Fisher at Ironhorse Motorcycles Lawyers.

This garage is located at 617 North Poinsett

Highway. Members may use Jack’s Place if they:

1) Follow all Garage Policies & Procedures,

2) Obtain hands-on instruction from a Safety

Supervisor, and

3) Obtain permission prior to time of use.

Contact Tom Buto at 864-915-0964 for details.

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The FBCC Loves to

Drive Their LBCs! This

Breakfast Run Needs To Be Repeated! By Jud Chapin

What a wonderful ride! Six intrepid souls took off in the first cool of a September morning in search of fun roads and a delicious breakfast. Both searches were successful.

Jud and Sandy left the Brown Building at 8 in Jud’s red MGA Mk.II and headed west on the Foothills Scenic Parkway (Hy. 11). At the old inn and school-house (intersection of 11 and 25) they were joined by Tom Buto (red TR-6) and Mike barefield (red TR-6). Is there a patter developing here? The red caravan continued west to where 276 splits off toward Caesar’s Head. There, anxiously waiting to hit the road were Dennis Somerville (charcoal TR-6), Bob Moore (finally topless Miata) and Doug Hansen. The pattern dissolved.

Actually as we arrived, Doug was headed east like a bat out of hell on 276 in a, well, sort of TR-4. It didn’t sound like a TR-4 four-banger and in my rear view mirror it didn’t really look like a TR-4. All became clear when Doug spun around and rejoined the group in his ’64 TR-4/GT6 Coupe. This one-of-a-kind Triumph is a marriage between a TR-4 roadster body, a GT6 hardtop and a GT6 2-liter powerplant. It’s not only cool looking but it sounds great and runs like a rabbit.

After oohing and aahing over Doug’s creation we all headed up over Caesar’s Head toward Brevard. We took the detour over Becky Mountain which turned out to be a pretty nice drive once the very slow pickup got to his driveway and we were able to let the horses out a bit. Down Becky’s backside and back on the road to Brevard and the Sunrise Café. Just like last time, the service was good, the break-fast was tasty and the companionship was superb.

After breakfast I asked the group what route they wanted to take back. Tom suggested taking the East Fork Road over to Rosman and coming back down 178. None of the rest of us had ever driven that route so the vote was unanimous- “Let’s follow Tom!” Well, that turned out to be the right decision and a

fantastic drive. Tom put the spurs to his TR-6, my MGA just kept up while Sandy hung on to anything she could grab, and Dennis did his best to park his TR-6 in the boot of my car. On the few semi-straight stretches we caught glimpses of the remaining tail-end Charlies cresting the hills as we swooped around the next curve. I only broke the rear end loose 2 (or maybe 3) times. I couldn’t see Tom’s face but I sus-pect his grin wrapped around from ear to ear. What a drive!

We got to 178 and 11 and pulled into the Holly Springs store to stretch legs and compliment Tom on such a great route. While there we were treated to watching three of SC’s motorcycle finest pull over a work van. Lots of blue lights but we never found out what all the commotion was about. We told some more war stories, kicked some more tires and headed our separate ways.

More breakfast drives will happen.

Jud

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Jack’s Place Rocks! By Tom Buto

As most of you know, we have resumed the open shop sessions at Jack’s Place on the 3rd Saturday of each month. In June and July we had a good turnout but the August event was a record for attendance since we reopened this year. Unfortunately, we were so busy doing stuff that we forgot to do the signup sheet that we usually do but I think there were about 25 members in attendance and the parking lot was nearly filled with British cars. Several brand new members were part of the group.

Mark Riesch was first on the four post lift with his Jaguar. It seems that Mark’s air conditioning conden-sate line was plugged and difficult to find without the benefit of a lift. Once on the lift, Mark found the blockage and was able to get it flow freely.

Jud Chapin brought his MGA and was trying to de-termine why his exhaust system was hanging so low. It turns out that one of the hangers was missing a bolt and nut that must have rattled loose during one of his many drives. Easy to spot once on the lift and easy to fix.

Max Gravlee, a brand new member, brought an MGB that was turned over to him by his dad. He wanted to get a good look with the help of some members that were familiar with the “B” and there was quite a crowd around and underneath it. The MGB looks like a good solid car with a few issues that need to be addressed. We look forward to Max returning with his MGB to address some of those issues.

Although we did not get the car on the lift, Matt New-ton, another brand new member, brought a very nice MGA coupe that he recently bought and had shipped

to him from Massachusetts. I think Matt said it was an older restoration but it looked very fresh on the outside, inside and under the hood. It also seemed to idle perfectly and it sounded great when he pulled away. Matt is going to be converting the MGA to wire wheels sometime soon and is looking for some ad-vice and help from any of you who have done it. I think we can do that at the shop on some day other than our open shop day. I’ve volunteered to open up the shop whenever Matt is ready. Let me know if you want to be involved in that conversion.

All the while we were gathered around the four post lift, Jeff Sholl and Bob Moore were working on Jeff’s TR6 front steering. It appeared that they got every-thing done that they had intended but I was too busy operating the four post lift to see exactly what they were doing. I think it was mostly fine tuning the front end.

Our next open session at Jack’s Place is scheduled for September 18th and Eddie Saunders is the Safety Supervisor. Mark that date in your calendar and let Eddie or me know (see garage supervisor schedule)if you want to get on one of the lifts to get advice, do some work or just look.

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Call To Order 7pm

Terry

Call to order

General Club Announcements

Terry FBCC part of VTR,

VTR recommended being incorporated

Board has been working on getting incorporated. We have most of the paper work completed and have our own stamp.

Hilton Head has now been labeled as Presidents all-nighter.

Requesting a member to help do our Zoom meetings.

New Members & Guests

Terry Matthew & Lauren Newton 1952 MGA

Douglas Rink 2015 Mini Cooper

Clifford & Brenda Conger 1966 TR4A

Mickey Corbett 1969 Jaguar E-Type FHC

Treasurer's Report

Terry

Balance is in great shape.

Paid insurance to VTR

5 new members in July

Drives & Events

Open Bonnet

Jack’s Garage

Jud

Terry

Dave Benson is putting informal drive to a tractor pull in

Edneyville, NC. Starting at Jud’s brown building.

Impromptu 180 mile cruise up through the Blue Ridge with 10 cars.

New route to Saluda 70 mile trip

Dave Benson did a terrific write-up of all the cruises coming up. Check your Open Bonnet

Mike Blair August 21st Open at 9:00AM

Program

NAPA

Moss

Hilton Head

HHI Handbook

Scott

Mike Barefield

John Bur-ton

Wayne Telman

Terry

Club apparel for Hilton Head information on shirts and how to order.

NAPA discount for members of FBCC

Has deal with Moss discount. Check with John with part number.

HHI FBCC users guide. All cars presented by FBCC to HHI were accepted for show.

A special note that the Handbook that the Hilton Head Concours folks have received was mentioned as being one of the best they've seen. And this from the No. 3 Concours show in the Country. Many, many thanks and congratulations to Wayne and his team for their hard work on this book.

FBCC Infamous in person Draw-ing

Terry Winner of this month’s drawing is Frances Telman

Adjourned Terry

August 10, 2021 Meeting Minutes

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Taken (with some editing) from Wikipedia.

Excerpts from: David

Benson’s FALL CAR

EVENT CALENDAR By David Benson

September 4 the Atlanta British Motor Car Day will take place at the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, Georgia. This is a joint effort by 16 Atlanta area British car and motorcycle clubs and has grown to be quite an event. https://atlantabritishmotorcarday.org/

September 11 There are many car shows coming up that are not specifically oriented to British cars but can be a great place to visit and network with other clubs. On September 11 the Autolawn returns to Hickory Art Museum in Hickory, North Carolina, and has been attended in the past by a number of FBCC members. http://www.theautolawn.com/. September 11 The following weekend another Atlanta area event takes place on September 11th in Norcross, Georgia. This is the 20th year for the Atlanta British Car Fayre, and the featured marque this year is Austin Healey. https://www.atlantabritishcarfayre.com/home-1.html

September 11 will also be the date for a large antique car show right here in Greer at the Greenville Tech Greer campus on Locust Hill Road. This is hosted by the Antique Automobile Club of America and it appears that exhibiting a car is limited to AACA members. https://aaca.org/images/meet_brochures/2021/2021_SE_Fall_Brochure.pdf September 9-11 is the Antique Automobile Club of America holds its southeast region Fall Auto Fair at the Charlotte Motor Speedway; https://www.charlotte-autofair.com/ This is not a show as much as a large vendor market for cars, tools, parts, restoration services and accessories. It’s quite a spectacle but is dwarfed by the annual meet each fall in Hershey, Pa.

September 23-26 the Peachtree MG Registry will host Brits in the Valley which will take place in Columbus, Georgia. The Peachtree folks are great at organizing related drives and events at their shows and this promises to be another great one. https://peachtreemgregistry.wildapricot.org/Brits-in-the-Valley . September 25 BCCWNC is also resuming the Autumn in the Mountains car show and this year it’s on September 25 at a new venue. It will take place at Mills River Brewing Company and early registration is open. This is a great opportunity for a fall drive in the mountains to spend time with our sister club in the Asheville area. Early registration is open and closes on September 10th. https://www.bccwnc.org/autumn-in-the-mountains-car-show/

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Taken (with some editing) from Wikipedia.

September 30 The Six-Pack Trials will take place on September 30 to October 3 in the Richmond, VA area for fans of TR-6’s and TR250’s. https://forums.6-pack.org/articles/trials-aa/542355-2021-6-pack-trials-flyer The event is centered in Colonial Heights, south of Richmond which is also home to an awesome tractor museum if you have a chance to visit

October 2 the Southern British Car Club will hold their show in Chattanooga, Tennessee although details are not fully developed at this point; https://www.southernbritishcarclub.net/

October 9 The FBCC is also planning a fall picnic get together at FBCC vice President Charlie Blakely’s property on October 9th which will be a good time to reconnect with your fellow members in a great setting. Watch the FBCC email for further details of these events, and weather changes. There is always member interest in club drives to different locations and if you would like to host one, we are always looking for more.

Cars and Coffee has returned to the upstate after COVID, meeting in Easley on the second Saturday morning of each month and the fourth Saturday at Michelin in Greenville.

October 6-9 On your bucket list should be the Fall Hershey meet which is where 9,000 vendors come together for a mammoth event for antique, vintage and specialty car owners. https://hershey.aaca.com/eastern-division-fall-meet/ This is a bucket list event that you should attend at least once in your life.

October 16 Cars on Kiawah returns to its namesake island in South Carolina near Charleston. This is only 5 years old but is located in a great spot in Ocean Park on Kiawah Island. https://www.carsonkiawah.com/.

As we go further into the winter months and 2022

(Continued from page 17) watch for returning events that aren’t scheduled yet at this point. December is usually quiet for us after the annual Christmas party but look for Jud’s Polar Bear Drive again in January. The Carolina British Classics show hosted by the Midlands British Car Club in Columbia had to cancel their show this year but we look for it to return next spring. The Broad River Club had to make adjustments to their show in Shelby this year and we look for them to return as well as the Gathering at Shelton Vineyards. We also look for the FBCC overnight trip to return to Dillard, Georgia in the fall of 2022 as a biannual tradition for our club.

October 23 The British Car Club of Charleston will hold their 36th British Car Day on October 23rd, and who wouldn’t want to spend an October weekend in Charleston? https://www.britishcarclubcharleston.com/BritishCarDay2021.php

November 14 Denny Somerville is organizing a return of the Veteran’s Day Drive in conjunction with the British Car Club of western North Carolina. This will be held on Sunday, November 14th and is always a great drive to honor our veterans. Watch for further details as we get closer to that date

There are several British or marque specific events coming up in the fall around the region. The EURO car show at Verdae golf course in Greenville

is unfortunately cancelled this fall but there are many others on the schedule this fall. If you happen to be

in these areas or are looking for a road trip excuse, please check out these opportunities.

There are resources to locate car shows and related events all around the country. These include https://justbritish.com/calendar/ although it’s loaded with advertising, and https://mossmotoring.com/event-calendar/ The MG experience and its affiliated sites for Jaguar, Triumph, Austin Healey, etc. has an events calendar

https://www.mgexp.com/calendar/ Details for all events are subject to change or cancellation so check out the host site for current information. Oh, ...And one more: https://www.hemmings.com/calendar/

It’s time to clean up that car, gas it up and head out on the road for some great riding in some great weather. Happy motoring!

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THE SPOKES CLASSIC-FIEDS

FROM THE RICHMOND TRIUMPH REGISTER

For Sale: Brand new pacesetter exhaust for a Spit-fire 1300 motor. Painted steel set, no headers. Make offer. Contact David Fitzgerald at da-vid.fitzgeraldva@gmail.com.

For Sale: 1964 MGB. Total restoration, 5 speed, oil cooler, color matching hard top and stand. $25,000. Contact Bob at 804-389-2555 or rlplkp@comcast.net.

For Sale: Used Flotec oil cooler kit for Triumph TR6, including cover. $100 or best offer. Jeff Boyea, 804-301-0823.

For Sale: 1971 TR6. Paint-ed 2020 (Galaxy Blue). New white convertible top; rebuilt top frame. New timing gears, chain, clutch, pressure plate, fork, and rocker covers. Rebuilt car-buretors in 2021. Dual exhaust from dual headers to twin chrome exhaust mufflers, all new. New Crane electronic ignition, new windshield, visors and wipers. new interior and rebuilt seats with new seat covers. New leather steering wheel cover. 16 coats of polyurethane on dash in 2020. $25,000. Contact Tyler Hancock at tylerh@fordthomas. com or 804-266-7696.

For Sale: Motorola vin-tage non-working AM ra-dio for parts or as a placeholder. $20. Contact Ken Nachman at ken-nachman @comcast.net or 804-840-1441.

For Sale: 1960 MGAFHC 1600 - I started to restore this MGA coupe just before we decided to down size houses. The car was completely dismantled and found to be completely heavy rust free. There is some surface rust but nothing that requires major reconstruction. It was originally bought in California and later titled in Sonoma, AZ, hence the almost to-tal lack of rust. I had the chassis sand blasted and powder coated, new floorboards (marine plywood), brakes and many other new parts. Engine rebuilt (rings, gaskets, etc.), head professionally refur-bished, no re-bore was necessary due to low mileage of 49,000. Many new parts including SS exhaust. Original tool kit is also included. I started to have the body media blasted and primed but decided not to show the car’s lack of rust. If interested, give me a call and I can give you the full story. I am asking $10,000 as this car will give you back more than your original investment once restored. The car is in Chesapeake, VA. Contact Mike Jones at (757) 287-5166.

Wanted: Spitfire 1493 cc engine. When I bought my 1977 Spitfire in 1993. the seller assured me the en-gine had “recently” been rebuilt. About 20,000 miles and 28 years later, it’s still running strong, but I don’t know for how long. Rather than pull a perfectly good (for now) engine from a running car, I’m hoping to find a 1493 engine from a 1975-80 Spitfire to re-build as an eventual replacement. Would be nice if the crank turns, but I’m not picky. I’m hoping a re-build will be a good winter project. Contact Glenn Larson at glarson182@gmail.com or 804-350-6820.

The Open Bonnet Editor wishes to thank Glenn Larson of the Richmond Triumph Register for sharing these advertisements published in their September newsletter, The Spokes.

Please contact Scott McCombe at notanmg@gmail.com if you

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Generally, the FBCC garage is open at 9am on

the third Saturday of each month. If you would like

to put your car on the lift, need some help with

some mechanical issue, or just want to hang out,

come and join us. An FBCC Safety Supervisor

(wearing the orange vest) will be responsible for

notifying the general membership and identifying if

a specific activity will take place on that day,

opening the shop and closing it down, and making

certain that the proper safety procedures are

followed.

The FBCC encourages its members to become

garage certified so that they may take advantage of

this wonderful facility at their own convenience.

Being garage certified will not necessitate that you

be responsible for open garage Saturdays. Guests

are always welcome to enjoy the fun, but the FBCC

must limit the garage use to member cars only.

FOOTHILLS BRITISH CAR CLUB

FBCC Open Garage Tech Sessions

We’re Back at Jack’s Place!!!

Month Supervisor Phone

January 16, 2021 Mike Barefield 864-313-7377

February 20, 2021 Tom Buto 864-915-0964

March 20, 2021 Scott McCombe 804-519-4018

April 17, 2021 David Benson 864-483-2394

May 22, 2021 Scott McCombe 804-519-4018

June 19, 2021 Roy Scharwachter 631-848-0377

July 17, 2021 Bob Moore 864-380-3114

August 21, 2021 Mike Blair 864-354-2239

September 18, 2021 Eddie Saunders 864-787-8787

October 16, 2021 Curtis Orlowski 262-684-3567

November 20, 2021 Jud Chapin 864-616-8079

December 18, 2021 TBD

Monthly Safety Supervisors 2021 Jack's Place, 617 Poinsett Highway (Rt. 276)

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CLASSIFIEDS

Classified ads and posting products or services is FREE for any paid member. Advertise most anything car related within reason. Contact an FBCC officer or the newsletter editor at notanmg@gmail.com.

FOOTHILLS BRITISH CAR CLUB

Wanted - TR3 Seats I’m looking for a set of seats and other parts for my 57’ TR3 project. I’m fine it they are something that need to be rebuilt. Peter Morton peter@nobudgetracing.com

For Sale - Lotus Europa, Midget, and XJ6 Parts If anyone is looking for parts for a Jag XJ6C or Mk2 I am going to be parting out a couple of cars. I also have some Lotus Europa S2 parts and MG midget parts. Peter Morton peter@nobudgetracing.com

For Sale - 1986 Panther Kallister Original US specification car, 2nd owner. All original documentation, manuals etc. Ford Mustang 4 cylin-der engine and auto transmis-sion. 24,000 miles. Some damage to driver's door as shown in photos. Cars runs well. Bob Rees 864-630-3569 for Lisa Harrison-Barry

FREE - 4 ft Fluorescent Shop Lights I have 24 shop lights that are available at no cost to members. They are 48” long, dual tube with a reflector. Good working order, some need bulbs. Ed Holcombe Landrum area 864.621.9857

Stuff For Sale - OFFERS WELCOME!!! New windshield for Series 2 Sprite, (Moss catalog # 459-

900, listed at $170). Never used. Still in original carton. $135.

Auto Rotisserie, ¾ complete; 13.5’ side bars; one half of support will have to be fabricated. $75.

8” Bench Grinder on stand with stone & polishing wheels $85.

2 Hanging fluorescent shop lights $10.00

Parts washer, free standing; like new with fluid & pump $95.

Chicago Electric Plasma cutter, as new $185.

Lincoln Arc Welder with rods. Model AC225-5, 220 Heavy Duty $95

Shooty Welding Cart acetylene & oxygen bottles, hoses, regulators and torch

$200.

Assorted tools and Plastic shelves.

Offers welcome. Call (leave message), text or email for pictures!

Jim Dunkel, Pendleton, SC, 864-633-6470 dunkeljames@gmail.com

For Sale - Gill’s 1973 MGB Bonnie Gill is offering Jim Gill’s nearly completed 1973 MGB car for sale initially to the FBCC membership. Jim began this rebuild project many years ago and in 2018 a team of FBCC members under David Benson’s encouragement offered to assist in its completion.

The car now requires minimal work by a competent mechanic/restorer to be fully road worthy. The car features a rebuilt engine ((Hap Waldrop assisted) and a Datsun 5-speed transmission. The electrical system has been replaced with a full set of relays and all new wiring but some electrical work is needed for the fog, brake, and backup lights.

The Panasport style VTO wheels and tires and the interior upholstery and carpeting are all brand new. The fit of the doors and vent windows needs further adjustments and neither the new rag top nor repainted hard top has been fitted. The rear end (probably the differential) needs repair.

Bonnie knows that the new owner must be mechanically inclined and love to work on MGs for this to be an acceptable sale. The asking price is set at $7,500 to encourage a quick sale.

Please contact Bonnie at 864-270-9292 or via email at bon1124@aol.com. She has a list of the work performed by the FBCC and details regarding the items still needing attention.

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Brad Penn Oil available at discounted price to FBCC

"In order to get FBCC pricing on Penn Grade Oil, make sure you identify yourself as an FBCC member when you call Shawn"

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

FOOTHILLS BRITISH CAR CLUB

John's British Classics

864-872-2424

Discounted parts offer for FBCC Members Only.

Advertisements for Product or Services in The Open Bonnet are free for current members. There is no charge for vendor advertisements when special discounts and offerings are applied to club member purchases. Contact an FBCC officer or the newsletter editor at notanmg@gmail.com.

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The Open Bonnet Published monthly by The Foothills British Car Club on the website www.fbccsc.org

Scott McCombe, Editor Karen McCombe, Proofreader 201 Club View Drive Greenville, SC 29609 (804) 519-4018

The FBCC Newsletter appreciates all submitted material for publication. However, neither its editors nor the FBCC accepts responsibility for content accuracy or problems resulting from following suggestions included herein.

Articles may be submitted in person, by snail mail, or by email.

The FBBC has a strong commitment to knowing the names of its members. You may order an engraved magnetic name tag for $11 each. Send forms to the Tom Buto at butot@bellsouth.net or mail to 103 Croft St. Greenville, SC 29609. Since these do not use pins, they are suitable for casual and formal wear. Printed nametags and lanyards are available at no charge should that be your preference.

Order Your FBCC

Personal Name Tag(s)

FBCC Nametag Order Form Nametags cost $11 each and are 1 1/2 inches x 3 inches

20 Characters total max per tag

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Raffle Tickets During our Monthly Meeting you could be the next lucky 50/50 raffle winner. Tickets are $1.00 but you can receive an additional FREE TICKETS when you:

1) Wear your Name Tag,

2) Drive a British Car, or

3) Know The Open Bonnet Secret Word

Join the Foothills

British Car Club It’s easy. Fill out a membership form found at

www.fbccsc.org and mail to the address below.

Members receive this monthly newsletter and

club emails through the FBCC Google Group,

advertise car stuff for free, and have access to a

well-furnished 2-bay service station garage

affectionately called “Jack’s Place”. All this for

an annual fee of $30. Mail your form to

FBCC

c/o Tom Buto, Treasurer

103 Croft Street

Greenville, SC 29609

FOOTHILLS BRITISH CAR CLUB

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Calendar of Events

2020 FBCC Officers

FOOTHILLS BRITISH CAR CLUB

President Terry Jackson 248-880-9573

Vice President Charles Blakely 864-934-1295

Secretary Jeff Sholl 864-283-9548

Treasurer Tom Buto 864-915-0964

Board Member Wayne Elder 229-942-9551

Board Member David Drum 864-384-1836

Board Member Mike Barefield 864-313-7377

Board Member Wayne Telman 864-634-1344

Advisor Eddie Sauders 864-787-8787

Advisor John Sharpe 864-934-6436

Advisor-Past President Curtis Orlowski 262-684-3567

Garage Foreman Tom Buto 864-915-0964

Communications Coordinator Scott McCombe 804-519-4018

Sep ‘21

4 Atlanta British Motor Car Day, Cartersville, Georgia SAT https://atlantabritishmotorcarday.org/

9-11 AACA Fall Auto Fair, Charlotte, NC THUR-SAT https://www.charlotte-autofair.com/

11 Cars & Coffee @ Easley (2nd Saturday of the month) SAT https://www.facebook.com/CarsAndCoffeeEasley/

11 Autolawn, Hickory, NC SAT http://www.theautolawn.com/

11 Atlanta British Car Fayre, Norcross, GA SAT https://www.atlantabritishcarfayre.com/home-1.html

12 American MGB Association Meeting, Chicago, IL SUN http://www.britishcarunion.com/

14 FBCC Monthly Meeting - CANCELLED! TUES Terry Jackson 248-880-9573

14-18 VTR National Convention, Edmond, OK TUES-SAT https://www.triumphsokc.org/vtr2021

18 FBCC Open Garage (9am) 617 Poinsett Hwy (276) SAT Eddie Saunders 864-787-8787

25 Autumn in the Mountains, Mills River Brewing Co. NC BCCWNC

SAT https://www.bccwnc.org/autumn-in-the-mountains-car-

show/

23-26 Peachtree Brits in the Valley, Columbus, GA THUR-SUN https://peachtreemgregistry.wildapricot.org/Brits-in-the-

26 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (see earlier in this issue) SUN https://www.gentlemansride.com/about/

28 Cars & Coffee @ Michelin (4th Saturday of the Month) SAT https://www.facebook.com/CarsCoffeeUpstate/

30 Six-Pack Trials, Richmond, VA THUR https://forums.6-pack.org/articles/trials-aa/542355-2021-

Oct ‘21

2 Britfest 2021 at The Market Common, Myrtle Beach, SC SAT https://grandstrandbritishcarclub.com/britfest-2021/

9 Southern British Car Show, Chattanooga, TN SAT http://www.southernbritishcarclub.net/

9 FBCC Annual Summer Picnic, Charlie Blakely’s Home SAT https://www.fbccsc.org 864-934-1295

9 Cars & Coffee @ Easley (2nd Saturday of the month) SAT https://www.facebook.com/CarsAndCoffeeEasley/

16 FBCC Open Garage (9am) 617 Poinsett Hwy (276) SAT Curtis Orlowski (orlowcur@gmail.com) 262-684-3567

16 Cars on Kiawah Island, Ocean Park, SC SAT www.carsonkiawah.com 843 284-8138

Euro Auto Festival, Verdae Golf Course, POSTPONED SAT http://www.euroautofestival.com/

23 Charleston British Car Day, Charleston, SC SAT http://www.britishcarclubcharleston.com

23 Cars & Coffee @ Michelin (4th Saturday of the Month) SAT https://www.facebook.com/CarsCoffeeUpstate/