MY STORY BEGINS with a complaint about a fence constructed without a zoning permit. I am Scott Bauman, and when I am not researching or working on British cars I earn my bones as a zoning officer in Plainfield, New Jersey. Two years ago I made a site inspection that changed my life and subsequently saved a very special 1956 Jensen 541 from demise. Barn finds don’t exist only on eBay or Chasing Classic Cars; they also occur in central New Jersey. As I wrapped up my site inspection I noticed a car under a brown tarp across the street. Standing just 4 feet tall but

15 feet long, this brown lump was something special. Cinder blocks stoically held down the tarp and guarded this urban treasure from prying eyes; I cautiously peaked under the cover. What kind of car is this? Four flat tires barely held by steel disc wheels, a moonbeam grey body that felt like fiberglass, aluminum doors, a water-soaked dark red interior, a Perspex rear window, a front-hinged air intake flap, and right-hand steering! I hastily uncovered the tarp, snapped a few pictures, and returned to work. I e-mailed my pictures to a friend, and we concluded Continued on page 2 – Jensen

Important Dates

to Remember

May 1: Our monthly meeting at Woody’s, Farmingdale, 7:30 PM.

May 4: “Britfest 2013” British car show, Succasunna, NJ.

May 4: “The British Are Coming” British Car Show, Lewes, DE.

May 9: Ice cream run to Jersey Freeze, Freehold, NJ.

May 18: Drive to Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum, Cape May County Airport, NJ

May 25: British Car Week begins. Get out and drive ‘em! Thru 6/2.

What’s Inside:

The Jensen Journey, 2

From the Driver’s Seat, 3

From the Navigator’s Seat, 4

Brits on the Beach, Then & Now, 5

April Meeting Minutes, 6

From the Back Seat, 6

Member Spotlight: Kosztyos, 12

Simeone Best of Britain Photos, 13

PEDC Regalia, Time to Order, 14

2013 Calendar of Events, 16-19

Classified Ads, 20-21

PEDC Officers and Staff, 22

The Last Word, 23

Brits 2013 Registration Form, 24

“It’s not just a club; it’s an attitude.”

~

May 2013

Volume 21, Issue 5 The Terminal Post Newsletter of the Positive Earth Drivers Club, a nonprofit, all-marque British car club in Central New Jersey

Rescuing a 1956 Jensen 541 from Oblivion Scott Bauman

Welcome New Members ~ 2013 Jim & Marge Gryta, Farmingdale, NJ, MGB Steven & Florence Kahn, Princeton, NJ, Austin-Healey BJ8 Rick & Connie Renzulli, Toms River, NJ, Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I

The day the Jensen was delivered to the house. All photos for this article courtesy of Scott Bauman.

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The Jensen Journey

Most British car enthusiasts in America associate the Jensen name with either the Chrysler V8-powered Interceptor made from 1966 to 1976, or the Lotus-engined Jensen Healey and Jensen GT produced from 1972 to 1976, but this legendary marque actually dates back to 1934, when the Jensen brothers took over an old British coachbuilder. Like Jaguar predecessor Swallow, Jensen entered the automobile business by building custom bodies on other manufacturers’ chassis. Their most famous pre-WWII model, the S-type, featured Ford flathead V8 power, making Jensen one of the earliest proponents of the “big American V8 stuffed into a little British car” approach to high performance.

Jensen introduced its first postwar sports model, the original Interceptor, in 1950. This odd-looking car came as both a coupe and a convertible with an aluminum and steel body over wood and was powered by an Austin four-liter straight six. Like many automakers in the fifties, Jensen experimented with fiberglass as a body material and introduced the handsome, fiberglass-bodied 541 in 1954, again using the Austin six. In 1956 the 541 became the first British four-passenger car with disc brakes all around, and in 1957 it was superseded by the 541R, which incorporated rack and pinion steering and larger disc brakes along with a higher output version of the Austin six. By 1960, the 541R was replaced by the 541S, which was widened by four inches for improved handling and comfort. The 541S also ditched the grille flap of the earlier cars and incorporated a limited slip differential, and the output of the Austin six was boosted yet again with a high-compression Weslake cylinder head. Virtually all 541S cars were equipped with a GM-licensed Rolls Royce Hydramatic transmission as well.

In 1963, the 541S morphed into the CV8, which introduced Jensen owners to the joys of Chrysler V8 power. In a misguided attempt to update the now-classic 541 body style, a bizarre quad headlamp nose was grafted onto the car. Fortunately this strange-looking beast was replaced in 1966 by the second-generation Interceptor, which retained the heavy-breathing Chrysler V8 but wrapped it in a striking steel body designed by Carrozzeria Touring. At the same time, Jensen finally got serious about exporting cars to America, and the V8 Interceptor was the first Jensen most Americans had ever seen. Unfortunately the seeds of Jensen’s demise had already been sown.

Alongside production of its own cars, Jensen assembled bodies for other makes to keep itself afloat. It produced bodies for Volvo’s P1800 coupe in 1961 and 1962 until Volvo brought the work in-house. An even bigger blow came with the end of big Healey body assembly in 1967, and Jensen’s work on Sunbeam Tiger bodies also ended around that time. In 1970, California car importer Kjell Qvale purchased Jensen and made Donald Healey its chairman, leading to the introduction of the Jensen-Healey as a replacement for the Austin-Healey 3000. Sadly, poor build quality and excessive costs courtesy of recalcitrant British labor unions doomed this promising effort, and Jensen went bankrupt in 1976.

A surviving remnant of the company, Jensen Parts and Service, put the Interceptor back into production and produced a handful of cars between 1984 and 1992. A short-lived attempt was made to revive the Jensen name in 2001 with a Ford V8-powered car called the S-V8. Today, the Jensen name lives on in a company called Jensen International Automotive, which remanufactures old Interceptors using modern components, including GM LS3 V8 engines.

~ Ken Kyle

Continued from page 1 – Jensen that I had found a Jensen 541. Only 546 of these cars were made between 1954 and 1963, and they were not exported to America. My first car was a 1964 MGB that I bought for $400 in the late 1980s when I was 15 years old. I restored her, and she was a big hit in high school. While owning her I learned a lot about Prince Lucas, Skinners Union, and the tin worm, but I made mistakes along the way. I sold my B while in college and since have settled for a smattering of Volvos that were reliable and dependable but terribly boring. Now I am in my 40s with a family and a slew of commitments; I wasn’t exactly looking for a restoration project, but I had to have this Jensen. After several unsuccessful inquiries I eventually received a phone call from the homeowner, who told me that the Jensen belonged to a friend who left it in her garage in the late 1990s. Her friend bought and sold cars, and he had stored them on her property; however, this time he left the country and took the Jensen title, keys, and VIN plate with him, never to be heard from again. The homeowner wanted her garage back but was unsuccessful in tracking down her friend. The Jensen was moved outside and covered with a tarp, where it

sat exposed to the elements for three years. Without a VIN, acquiring this car legally would not be easy, so I contacted the NJ Division of Motor Vehicles [now known as the NJ Motor Vehicle Comission]. An abandoned car on private property is considered public property, and the only way it can be sold is by public auction . . . but not without a VIN.

Thanks to the internet I contacted the Jensen Owners Club in the United Kingdom, and they referred me to Jensen guru Richard Calver in Australia. Mr. Calver told me where to find the VIN stamped on the frame; I discovered the stamp, which revealed the car was the 104

th Jensen 541 that rolled off the

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From the Driver’s Seat Mark Berkowsky, President

Hooray! The driving season is finally here. We just attended the first official PEDC drive of the season, a delicious brunch at The Mill in Spring Lake Heights. Thanks to the Kyles for organizing the event. We got to see some newly acquired cars of the Brownes and the Wignalls. I hope they will continue to have safe and enjoyable driving. On the return trip to Cranbury, Nadine even let me put the top down—it just turned into one of those beautiful spring afternoons.

I want to thank Pete Cosmides of Motorcar Garage for his reminder tips in the April issue of The Terminal Post, getting our LBCs ready for the driving season. Naturally, I was checking the tyre pressure about 15 minutes before we were to leave home for our drive to The Mill. Of course the pressure on all tyres was low, and the clock was ticking as the air pump was getting them up to snuff. Nadine and I had plenty of time to get to Spring Lake Heights, but I don't like to be late to any event, whether it is a business meeting or a PEDC event. The day before the drive I finally got my spare tyre replaced. The Spitfire had been without one, when I realized that what was in

the boot was the car's original. I didn't think that a 35-year-old tyre would be roadworthy. Since our LBC has nice replacement wheels, I had to choose one of the five original

“I didn't think that a 35-year-old tyre would be roadworthy.”

Mark and Nadine out for a Sunday drive in the Spitfire, below, ending up for brunch with PEDC friends at The Mill in Spring Lake Heights, NJ.

wheels to be used for a spare. Off to my local store to see a friend of a friend who owns it, to pick the best wheel to use with a new tyre. This was easy enough, and I was back home in reasonable time on a Saturday afternoon. My other task took a little longer.

When I first got my iPad, part of the justification for owning it was to be able to use it as a GPS in the Spitfire. It has been great. The app I use was upgraded by Tom-Tom, and it is free. The only problem is where to put it while driving. Nadine's lap wasn't a bad location, but certainly not the most convenient or comfortable for her. After searching various local stores for an auto mount, with no luck, I realized that the Internet would yield the best solution. After searching, I decided that nothing on the market is made for a Spitfire. But one of the searches yielded a YouTube video showing a homemade version, which I easily adapted. I went to

my local Home Depot and bought a 20-gage metal strap. It fits behind the iPad in its case and hooks to the Spitfire ashtray and the dash. A couple of rubber bands secures everything in place. It was great on our trip to The Mill, and I'm sure we will use it on our trip to the Cape May Ferry on the way to the Lewes, DE show. I hope that Russ and Pam Sharples, who will be following us in their MGA, will be glad to hear that we have a navigation system in place as we drive through the back roads of southern New Jersey to the ferry. We're sorry that we will be missing some PEDC events during the end of April, but we will be cruising in the Caribbean. We will return on Saturday and will be joining our host, Barry Shandler, on Sunday, April 28

th, for the Monmouth

Madness Rally.

See you at Woody's on May 1st for our regular meeting. Let’s show them what a parking lot full of LBCs looks like. ■

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From the Navigator’s Seat Bob Canfield, Vice President

“It was then that that little voice

in my head (I call him Lucifer Lucas) convinced

me to place a bid.”

.

The Unintended LBC Since I bought the Spitfire eight years ago I have spent many hours on eBay searching out parts and following auctions of interesting cars. The web is a great tool for any hobby. No matter what you are looking for, you can find it with some patience and diligence.

There have been many times I bid on something, won it, and then when the item arrived I had trouble figuring out why I wanted it in the first place. I suppose the term is bidder’s remorse. I liken it to people who frequent the flea markets and come home with things that they promptly pack away in a box in the basement. Maybe it’s the challenge of bidding and negotiating that drives people to these ends.

About six weeks ago, while I was innocently scanning eBay for LBCs and parts, I ran across a 1974 MGB in my area selling with no reserve. The bid was due

to end in less than two days, and the high bid was very low for this late in the auction. Usually these auctions end with a last-minute flurry of activity that pushes the price higher in the last 2-3 minutes. It was then that that little voice in my head (I call him Lucifer Lucas) convinced me to place a bid. So I put in a low-ball bid, knowing that I would be blown away by the end of the auction. That’s not what happened. My iPhone quickly informed me that I was the new owner of a 1974 MGB. Oops . . . . When I told Kim, her reaction was less explosive than when I bought the Spitfire eight years ago. Because my son, Michael, expressed interest in working on the MGB and driving, this helped modulate the conversation. Now work begins on the list of little things that the MGB needs. It should be an adventure, and if I can draw a 24-year-old into the world of LBCs, that will make it worthwhile. Stay tuned.

Brits on the Beach As of this writing we have sold out half of the show field in Ocean Grove. If you plan to go to the show this year, I suggest you get your registration in soon. This year we are cutting back to a more manageable 140 cars. [Check page 24 of this

newsletter for our current

registration form. Ed.]

One thing to bear in mind—and it is not mentioned on the registration form (my bad)—when you register, you should get an e-mail or phone call to confirm that I have your registration form. If you do not receive an e-mail or phone call within 2-3 weeks, then you are not registered. Last year we had several drivers arrive at the show gate only to find that we had never received their registration form and check.

I am still on the hunt for raffle prizes, goodie-bag items, and trophy sponsors. Please continue to ask your favorite restaurants, stores, banks, car washes, etc., for donations. ■

Bob’s new acquisition, a red 1974 MGB, keeps his green 1966 Triumph Spitfire company in the family garage. MGB photo courtesy of Bob Canfield.

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Brits on the Beach ~ Then and Now Carol Kyle

This year marks the 16th anniversary of

our annual Brits on the Beach classic British car show, which will be held Saturday, September 21

st. It’s our 5

th

year in historic Ocean Grove, NJ. The show hasn’t always been known as Brits on the Beach; that moniker was suggested in 2009 by then-Secretary Wayne Simpson. Wayne—along with fellow officers President Rodney Ford, Vice President Mike Browne, and Treasurer Peter Richardson—was instrumental in scouting out Ocean Grove in 2007-8 and helping the club stage its first show there by fall 2009. The move has proved beneficial, not only for our club but also for the town and local businesses, who derive revenue from the show and love having us there. According to Rodney, the Ocean Grove police have stated that we attract a much nicer crowd than other previous car-show hosts.

Our annual show did not happen by accident. Over the years a lot of planning and hard work—especially by our current and former club officers, show chairmen, and various member volunteers—has made this special event the climax of our club year. Although we host smaller car-show gatherings and other events, such as drives, ice cream runs, and tech sessions, our big show in Ocean Grove is the main event.

The Lavallette Years, 1998-2002

The show evolved from our first major event held in 1998 in Lavallette, NJ.

Back then the show was known simply as the Positive Earth Drivers Club Annual British Car Show. For five years, until 2002, Lavallette would be our show home, which was situated near the gazebo and centennial gardens along Barnegat Bay, less than a half-mile from the ocean. It seemed like the perfect venue in late July. Between the locals and the tourists who flock to the Jersey Shore, we could count on a steady stream of spectators to see our British cars.

Since our show was held in conjunction with the Lavallette Heritage Arts and

Crafts Show, there would be a lot to do for show participants and visitors. Included in the festival-style event were family-friendly activities and a crafts fair, not to mention plenty of places to eat, from vendor stands to local restaurants a few blocks from the show field. By staging our car show on the last Saturday in July, we didn’t have to compete with other car shows that are typically held in the spring and fall when the weather is cooler.

Not surprisingly Barnegat Bay proved to be a great backdrop for taking photos of Continued on page 9 – Brits Continued on page 9

Left: Brits on the Beach 2006 show field at Georgian Court University. Photo by Ken Wignall. Above: Joe and Maria Laudisi’s 1969 Jaguar XKE 2+2 at the 2004 show. The lone hot-dog truck in the background was the only food vendor. Photo courtesy of Joe Laudisi. Below: The 2005 show

field at Georgian Court. Photo by Wayne Simpson.

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Here is some amazing black-and-white footage from 1956 of the Jaguar D-Type driven by Britain’s Mike Hawthorn: Film Friday: Around the Circuit de la Sarthe in a Jaguar D-Type - Autoweek.

Hawthorn won the infamous

1955 24 Hours of Le Mans on

the Circuit de la Sarthe, the

race that killed more than 80

people. Read about it here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19

55_Le_Mans_disaster .

c.org/ PM,

Minutes of the PEDC General Meeting of April 3, 2013 Submitted by Jay G. Helt, Secretary

From the Back Seat Rodney Ford

The meeting was called to order at 7:37 PM by President Mark Berkowsky, with 41 members present, and four LBCs and one 1955 T-Bird in the parking lot. A motion to accept the minutes of the March 6, 2013 meeting was made, seconded, and approved by all present.

Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Andy Moutenot reported that there is a balance in the account of $4,527.38, with 134 members paid. A motion to accept the report was made, seconded, and approved by all present.

Newsletter A round of applause was given by the membership to Editors Ken and Carol Kyle, as they continue to publish an excellent tabloid. Ken reported that they still need submissions of articles and photos for future issues.

Website President Mark noted that although Webmaster Martin Vickery was not present, he plans to attend the upcoming board meeting to discuss future plans for the website.

Regalia Karen Moutenot announced that she brought some inventory for members to look over and purchase.

Sunshine Nadine Berkowsky announced that she is sending out two cards: one to Ken Wignall, whose father passed away; and one to Jean Miller, who had surgery recently.

Old Business President Mark announced that, as of tonight, the deadline is over for submitting member information for the new membership directory.

Rodney Ford reported on the March 9th trip to the Motorcar

Garage Annual Open House hosted by Peter Cosmides. About 50 to 60 people were present, including 15 members from our club.

Mary Johnson reported on the “tech session” Tea Party she hosted on March 9

th at the Lillagaard Hotel in Ocean Grove.

The hotel was beautifully decorated, and hats were provided to the guests. The owner of the hotel has offered to donate a gift certificate for our September car show.

Tom Blackwell reported on a two-week trip to Africa that he and Marcia took with Tom and Susan Matulewicz. Pictures to follow.

President Mark reported that an impromptu dinner was held at Woody’s on Wednesday, March 20

th, to listen to Jay and

his partner, Tony, play good old rock & roll music. Twenty-three members were present.

Upcoming Events Vice President Bob Canfield is still looking for a

volunteer to set up and take down the Ocean Grove show in September. Registration is ahead of schedule, and the DJ is hired. We still need door prizes.

A Sunday brunch is being planned by the Kyles for April 14

th. It will be held at The Mill in Spring Lake Heights,

$25 per person, plus tax & tip. They currently have two tables of eight reserved. It starts at 11:00 AM, rain or shine.

Sunday, April 21st will be the PEDC annual gathering

and car show at the Shore Antique Center in Allenhurst, hosted by Ken and Pat Wignall.

Thursday, April 25th

, will be our first ice cream run to TK’s Ice Cream in Cream Ridge, hosted by Ken and Carol Kyle.

Sunday, April 28th, will be the Monmouth Madness Rally,

organized by Barry Shandler. The rally will begin at 9:30 AM on Route 9, next to the Freehold Mall, and wind up at the Cream Ridge Golf Course for lunch, rain or shine.

Saturday, May 4th, will be the annual British Car Show in

Lewes, DE. We already have filled three of the six rooms reserved at Hotel Blue.

The next regular meeting is Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at 7:30 PM.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM. ■

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Continued from page 2 – Jensen assembly line at the Kelvin Way Jensen Motors Ltd factory in West Bromwich. The car’s last known whereabouts were in London in the late 1960s when she was owned by Lord Alistair McAlpine. Lord McAlpine is a retired British businessman, politician, and author who was a close advisor to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and he was treasurer of the Conservative Party until 1990. My Jensen weighs 2,690 pounds and is equipped with a four-liter straight six engine borrowed from the Austin Sheerline. Three SU carburetors keep the internal combustion in check, and the four-speed manual transmission has the optional Laycock de Normanville overdrive. Eric Neale designed the aerodynamic fiberglass body in 1953 with a drag coefficient of 0.39. The chassis consists of a series of steel tubes and cross-members. The 541 was the first British four seater equipped with front and rear disc brakes. In 1957 the car sold for £2,626 (a present day relative value of £49,400 or $74,500). With VIN in hand, I began the process of obtaining a clear title. The homeowner and I agreed that I would tackle the legal wranglings and bureaucratic hoops at my own risk so that the car could be sold at auction. I needed to obtain certified title search, lien search, and stolen vehicle reports from New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Massachusetts. After receiving the go-ahead from the NJ Division of Motor Vehicles, I had to publish the date, time, and location of the auction in the local newspaper twice in a 10-day period and then hold the auction within two days of the last published notice. The auction was set for a Saturday morning at 11:00 AM. I was with the Jensen an hour early with a flatbed tow truck in the driveway. My father accompanied me, and we all waited nervously. In my left pocket I had cash for the car, and in my right pocket I had cash to pay potential bidders to leave. Thankfully no bidders arrived, and at 11:00 AM I paid the homeowner an amount that

we agreed the car was worth. As the Jensen was loaded on to the tow truck the homeowner and I had the bill of sale notarized. I sent the Division of Motor Vehicles all of the paperwork, and a few weeks later I received a clean title. The whole process took about six months. Prior to engaging in the lengthy process of obtaining the Jensen, I knew I had to at least pique my wife’s interest. It was not practical to show her the car, so instead I showed her pictures of restored 541s. My wife is a James Bond fan, so I told her that the Jensen was as close to an Aston Martin as we were going to get. When the Jensen was delivered to my house the first Continued on page 8 – Jensen

Passenger side of the Jensen, above, and front and back views, below. Scott’s Jensen 541 was the 104

th of 546

to roll off the assembly line at the Kelvin Way Jensen Motors Ltd factory in West Bromwich, near Birmingham. It was a real labor of love for Scott to secure a clear title to this classic LBC.

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Continued from page 7 – Jensen

word from my wife was “interesting.” I can proudly say that the Jensen is a welcome addition to our family. I have two sons ages 6 and 3, and I look forward to sharing—and learning along with them—the joys of British car ownership. Of the 546 Jensen 541s produced, 357 are survivors, 178 are unaccounted for, and 11 are confirmed demised. There are probably 15 in America, including one at the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum, http://www.tbauto.org. In 1955 at the Goodwood Estate, Frederick Gordon-Lennox, 9

th Duke of Richmond, lent his 541

to Prince Phillip for a few laps, only for it to be commandeered by his wife, Queen Elizabeth II. Singer-songwriter Neil Young mentions in his biography that he fell in love with a 541 in Florida and drove it in the 1970s. In 2011 Judas Priest lead guitarist K.K. Downing auctioned his 541, which won first prize in a Jensen Owners Club Concours but was later disqualified because the car was neither registered nor taxed, despite having been driven to the show—that’s rock-n-roll! I’ve been warned that I am about to undertake a very difficult and expensive restoration; nevertheless, I worked hard for this challenge and I accept it with an open mind and checkbook! To date I have stripped out the interior, prepared a parts inventory, and am actively scanning the want ads for a part-time job! Although the fiberglass body is in good shape, there is chassis rust that needs to be repaired by a professional. My goal is to make her a drivable vehicle ready for my 6-year-old son’s high school senior prom, but hopefully sooner. Anyone who wants to see the car, or share advice, references, and technical tips, is more than welcome to contact me through the club. I look forward to sharing this unique automobile with all motoring enthusiasts. I have heard the Jensen referred to as an orphan marque; if so, that must make the 541 the long lost cousin of British motoring heritage. To learn more about the 541, check out www.jensen541.com and the Jensen Owners Club www.joc.org.uk. Both websites are an invaluable resource. ■

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The bonnet badge, left, still proudly displayed after years of neglect. Scott’s son, below, top, poses alongside the car that Scott hopes will be drivable in time for his son’s high school senior prom.

The engine, below, bottom.

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Above: Triumph TR3s and TR4s, and Minis, on the 2005 show field at Georgian Court University. Photo by Wayne Simpson. Below, top: The 2006 show field. Photo by Ken Wignall. Below, middle and bottom: Wayne Simpson was the official glamour photographer at the early Georgian Court shows, capturing Lindsey Parsons in his Allard and Jim Spring in his Morgan DHC at the 2003 show. Below, right: C-Type Jaguar at the 2004 show and a rare Jaguar Mark V DHC, with toolbox, at the

2005 show. Photos by Wayne Simpson.

Continued from page 5 – Brits

our cars, and later in the day we sold T-shirts and pendants featuring photos of British car owners and their cars, which was a big hit with show participants. So there were a lot of advantages to having our show in this seaside resort in the summertime.

Sadly, however, the show in Lavallette became difficult to run, according to

Paul Johnson, who was show chairman from 2000-2002 (and also from 2003-2006 when we moved the show to Georgian Court in Lakewood, NJ). Naturally the weather in July is hot, and there is always the threat of thunderstorms. Neither of these conditions is good for classic British cars, many of which lack air conditioning and are prone to overheating in hot weather. The show field offered no shade from the sun for us or for the cars.

“Although the show field was considered grass, it was mostly sand, and exhibitors began to complain that the sand was

Continued on page 10 – Brits

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Continued from page 9 – Brits getting up in the cars. It was especially tough to get the Austin-Healeys up over the curb [because of their low-to-the-ground exhaust systems]. We built ramps, but it was never enough,” Paul says. He continues, “At one point the town began to make us cut the grass where the cars would be on display, and they made us requisition portable toilets.” It’s no wonder that the logistics problems and wrangling with borough officials forced us to find a new venue for our annual show. Enter long- time PEDCers Ken and Pat Wignall, who found us another suitable location: the beautiful campus of Georgian Court College in Lakewood, NJ. The Georgian Court Years, 2003-2008

The campus of Georgian Court College (which became Georgian Court University in 2004) would be our next show venue for six years. Paul Johnson continued running the show for us through 2006, and then John Kosztyo stepped in as chairman from 2007-2008. As with Lavallette, Georgian Court would have pros and cons for us. During the Georgian Court years we made a concerted effort—for the first time in 2005—to use e-mail advertising for informing car publications and British car clubs in NJ and the surrounding states about our show, according to Joe Laudisi. He notes that even with this expanded advertising campaign we still struggled to boost attendance at the show. Joe recalls that by 2006 Wayne Simpson started designing the show entry form, which was a big step forward from 2005.

By moving our annual show from Lavallette to Georgian Court we solved the problem of sand getting into our cars, as we were now on pavement. There were no longer issues of getting the cars on and off the show field by having to jump the curb or drive up club-made ramps, as the Georgian Court show field was flat, asphalt, and very spacious. We also found that the university was much easier to deal with

than the Borough of Lavallette. So far, so good! Well, there were some problems we would encounter, too.

Anyone who has visited Georgian Court University would agree that it is a lovely setting for a classic British car show. The 156-acre property, developed in 1897 by financier and railroad tycoon George Jay Gould, was sold in 1924 to the Sisters of Mercy of New Jersey so that they could expand their all-girls college there. The property has been meticulously maintained all these years, but here’s the catch: unfortunately for us the university would not let our cars on the grass. Instead we were confined to a huge asphalt parking lot that would prove to be uncomfortable for many of us. So even though our show moved from Lavallette to a magnificent estate in Lakewood, our cars were not allowed to be situated near the pretty parts of the campus—near the gardens, fountains, and statuary. As was the case with the Lavallette show field, the Georgian Court show field provided no shade from the hot summer sun.

There wasn’t much to do at Georgian Court other than participate in a kids’ coloring contest or take tours of the Georgain Court estate built by Gould.

There were a few vendors selling their wares, according to Paul. The only eatery was a lone hot-dog truck. Other than show participants and some family and friends, no one stopped by, as we were situated on a secluded campus away from the town and businesses—no foot traffic whatsoever.

Weather proved to be quite a challenge, too, with three of the six shows experiencing rain of biblical proportions, according to Wayne, who served as glamour photographer in the early years at Georgian Court. He was able to stage some nice shots of the cars against the prettier backdrops on campus, which members enjoyed.

By the summer of 2007 many members became disillusioned with the five-year run at Georgian Court, so there was a push to find another venue, one that would embody all the positive things we had experienced in Lavallette and Lakewood. So in the fall of 2007 Rodney, Mike, Wayne, and Peter, together with some other club members, attended a car show in Ocean Grove. They liked what they saw and, as newly elected club officers,

Continued on page 11 – Brits

Left to right: Curt and Altha Morton and Carl Mertens, in full regalia, enjoy a shady spot at Georgian Court University at our 2006 show. Unfortunately there was a lack of shade on the show field. Photo

by Ken Wignall.

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Brits on the Beach 2012. Photos by Rodney Ford. Continued from page 10 – Brits

returned in the spring of 2008, the year our show had been advertised as Positive Earth Drivers Club British Car Day. Peter approached the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce and discovered they were looking for someone to run their fall and spring car shows. He and fellow officers were able to book the first Brits on the Beach car show there in the fall of 2009. According to Wayne, “we had already booked our Lakewood show for 2008, and we carried on planning and hosting that show as usual, while at the same time discussing and promoting Ocean Grove among ourselves and within the club.”

The Ocean Grove Years, 2009-2013

Change is often difficult for people to accept, as it had been with moving our annual show from Lavallette to Georgian Court in Lakewood. It would prove to be true with our move from Lakewood to Ocean Grove. There was some skepticism that a show in Ocean Grove would be accepted and well attended, and, understandably, some members anticipated that the chamber of commerce would be difficult to work with, as had been the case in Lavallette. History has shown that moving to Ocean Grove has been a good thing. In fact, the consensus among club members is that the new venue is fantastic!

First of all the move from late July to mid-September has been a boon for us, a much cooler time of year. True, we are

competing with many other car shows going on this time of year, but we have been able to draw great crowds nonetheless. In fact we have filled the show field every year and have had to turn away cars. Joe Laudisi observes that it wasn’t until we moved to Ocean Grove that our show attendance increased. Second, we’re back in a lovely seaside town, like Lavallette, but it’s even better: we’re actually in the business district on a tree-lined street that provides some shade for us and the cars; the beach and boardwalk are just two blocks from town, within walking distance; the town closes off part of Main Avenue to traffic, so that we have the street to ourselves; plenty of quaint shops and eateries keep us busy for six hours; and we get lots of foot traffic from the locals and visitors to Ocean Grove. Another big plus for us is that we are the focus of the show, which was not the case in Lavallette, where we were just part of their larger Lavallette Day event. Thus, we are attracting people who truly want to see our British cars and who have been respectful of them. Finally, the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce has been 100% supportive, according to 2009-2011 Show Chairman Wayne Simpson, who notes, “There are issues with some of the merchants and in getting the show field cleared of residents’ vehicles, but by and large these issues are minor.” Our British car show notwithstanding, parking in Ocean

Grove can be a real challenge, as some of the narrow one-way streets are difficult to navigate, and parking spaces are at a premium. However, somehow everyone who wants to attend the show manages to find a place to park.

Our current officers, President Mark Berkowsky, Vice President and Show Chairman Bob Canfield (who has run the show since 2012), Secretary Jay Helt, and Treasurer Andy Moutenot, have continued the PEDC tradition of making our Brits on the Beach show a successful event that everyone anticipates each year, whether show participant, Ocean Grove business owner, or visitor to this historic seaside town. Let’s pray for continued good weather on Saturday, September 21

st. ■

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Many thanks to Wayne Simpson and also to Paul Johnson, Joe Laudisi, Rodney Ford, and John Kosztyo for providing comments for this article. Thanks, too, to Wayne, Joe, Rodney, Ken Wignall, and Bob Canfield for sending their photos for the article.

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Photos from top: John and Carol at our 2010 Christmas/holiday party. John’s pride and joy, his BRG 1967 MGB at our 2011 annual Father’s Day show, leaving our 2011 Brits on the Beach show, and at the 2009 Monmouth County Concours d’Elegance, Holmdel, NJ. John’s red 1959 Morris Minor pick-up truck was a big hit at our 2010 ice cream run to Gil & Bert’s, Cranbury, NJ.

Member Spotlight

Members

John and Carol Kosztyo, Belle Mead, NJ

PEDCers Since

the early days of the club

LBCs Owned 1967 MGB, 1959 Morris Minor pick-up truck

About the Kosztyos I joined the PEDC sometime after the last major restoration of my MGB was completed. I must have met a PEDCer at the old TVR Club’s Out of the Woodwork show at Round Valley, spotted the PEDC logo, and thought it was a neat design for a multi-marque club. I lost track of the PEDC for awhile but eventually saw Alan Gruskos at the Red Mill show in Clinton. He was wearing the PEDC logo on a T-shirt, and soon thereafter I caught up with club activities. I’ve been an active PEDCer since.

I drove my first LBC, a Bugeye Sprite, while in college. Upon graduation I got my first "big boy" job and started looking for a Corvette—all my friends had them, until they were stolen or crashed. And then there was the insurance! One of my co-workers had just returned from the Service and, with his separation pay, had purchased an MGB. "Take it for a ride," he said and threw me the keys. I drove it briefly, and the Corvette desire and all the future attendant problems were over. I was hooked, so I purchased a 1967 roadster new from T&T Motors in Highland Park, NJ. That is the car I drive today. Carol (who would become my wife) encouraged me to buy it. We got engaged in that car right before her nursing school graduation "prom."

Of course one LBC is never enough. While involved in landscape design and construction I bought a used Bugeye Sprite that I used for a company car, complete with two-way radio. Later I went to the dark side and bought a one-year-old TR7 and became part of the development team. I also had a 1972 MGB GT as a daily driver for a number of years. About 10 years ago I bought a rare '59 Morris Minor pick-up truck on eBay, sight unseen, from a Canadian fellow. It was imported to the U.S. with a lot of help from fellow club member Ken Wignall. It was then subjected to a lot of repairs, upgrades, and repainting as the years went on.

I show both the car and the truck in both concours and shows judged by popular vote. The MG is done to period accuracy and has taken first in class at the New Hope Auto Show three times and has placed quite high in two national shows run by the North American MGB Association. It has also been shown at many other local (and not so local) car shows, including the annual PEDC Brits on the Beach show. Carol and I enjoy both vehicles and often drive out to nearby Bucks County and western New Jersey, searching out good sports car roads and a nice place to stop for lunch. ■

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100 years

Simeone Automotive Museum, Philadelphia, PA

This year’s Best of Britain show at the Simeone Automotive Museum featured a single marque, Aston Martin, in tribute to its 100

th anniversary.

Top row: 1964 Aston Martin DB5 convertible; and 1934 Aston Martin 1.5 Liter Mk II. Middle row: 1964 Aston Martin DB5 coupe, which appeared in the James Bond films Goldfinger and Thunderball; and 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mk I. Bottom row: 1989 Aston Martin AMR1/4; and 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato, owned by PEDCer Jim La Mariana. For more info: www.simeonemuseum.org. Aston Martin logo, above, courtesy of wikipedia.com.

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Caption

It’s Time to Order Your PEDC Regalia for 2013

Show your club spirit! To order the items below, contact Karen Moutenot, Regalia Manager, at kamouts@comcast.net or call her at 609.655.0554. All items are supplied to us through Fourth Gear, Ltd. Below is the current price list:

Official PEDC Regalia for 2013 ~ Price List

CLUB APPAREL PRICE OTHER CLUB ITEMS PRICE

T-shirt, short-sleeve crew neck $17 Grille badge $20 T-shirt, short-sleeve crew neck with pocket* $19 Lapel/hat pin $ 4 T-shirt, long-sleeve crew neck $19 Windshield sticker $ 1 Golf shirt, short-sleeve $26 Marque patch $ 5 Denim shirt, long-sleeve, woven, button-down* $31 PEDC logo patch $ 6 Denim shirt, short-sleeve, woven, button-down* $31 Tool bag, mechanic, canvas* $22 Sweatshirt, long-sleeve crew neck $24 Picnic blanket, water-resistant, red plaid* $21 Sweatshirt, long-sleeve hooded zip-up* $42 PEDC clock (or marque clock)* $10 Sweatshirt, long-sleeve hooded zip-up (larger than XL)* $51

* Denotes special-order item. All special-order item prices may include additional shipping costs if not ordered with a bulk club order. Add $2 for club apparel in sizes larger than XL; add $10 for a 2nd logo.

Wind jacket, long-sleeve hooded* $27 Wind jacket, long-sleeve hooded (larger than XL)* $32

Baseball cap, unstructured $14 Visor $14

REGALIA PHOTOS, clockwise from above left: Vice President Bob Canfield and President Mark Berkowsky during our drive to the NJ Vietnam Memorial Museum, August 2012. Bob during our drive to Deep Cut Gardens, July 2012. Treasurer Andy Moutenot, Mark, and Bob walking along Main Avenue during our Brits on the Beach 2012 show in Ocean Grove. Curt and Altha Morton at our impromptu dinner, March 2011. August 2010 was regalia month at Woody’s, and many members participated, including, in the back row, Andy Moutenot, Ed Kinney, Mark Berkowsky, and Garry Sholtis; in the middle row, Nadine Berkowsky, Tom Albertalli, and John Kosztyo;

and in the front row, Mike Browne.

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Photo courtesy of Mike Kusch

Photo courtesy of Scott Bauman

Internet Movie Car Database

(IMCDB) Bill Saidel, a member of the British Motor Club of Southern New Jersey (BMCSNJ), wrote an article for their March-April 2013 newsletter, Off Side Near Side, titled “Movie Car Database.” In the article he offered an interesting link to the Internet Movie Car Database (IMCDB). You can look up various British marques to see what movies and TV shows included them. Check out the website: www.imcdb.org. PEDCer and BMCSNJ member Ian Robinson brought the link to our attention, and Off Side Near Side Editor Pete Bahr gave permission to mention the Saidel article and website link.

This 1953 Bentley, owned by PEDCer Frank Russo, is the one Arthur’s grandmother used in the 1981 movie Arthur, starring Dudley Moore.

Coming Soon! The life of Riley Elf,

from New Zealand to New Jersey.

Watch for details.

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May 1 Wednesday, PEDC monthly meeting at Woody’s, Farmingdale, NJ, 7:30 PM, http://woodysroadside.com.

4 Saturday, 18th Annual Lewes British Motorcar Show, “The British Are Coming,” Lewes, Delaware, 10 AM – 3 PM,

sponsored by the British Car Club of Delaware (BCCD). To register for the show, visit www.bccdelaware.com. For more

information, visit http://www.historiclewes.org/events/lewes-british-motorcar-show. NOTE: This will be a PEDC overnight

trip, May 3-5.

4 Saturday, Britfest 2013, Succasunna, NJ, sponsored by the MG Car Club Central Jersey Centre Inc., http://www.mgccnj.org. The first British car show and vendor flea market of the new driving season in the Mid-Atlantic region. Open to all British vehicles, classic and modern. Cost: $20 ($15 if you registered by April 15

th). Vendors: $35 per space. Spectators: $3

Contact: Charles Tregidgo, 201.791.6675,

ctregidgo@gmail.com, for more information.

4 8th Annual Saturday Night Car Cruise, hosted by

the Blue Moon Kruizers Classic Car Club of Howell, Chick-Fil-A parking lot, Route 9, Howell, NJ, 5-8 PM. Trophies, door prizes, music all evening, fun for kids. For more info: http://www.bluemoonkruizers. freehosting.net/index.html .

5 Sunday, Classic Car Show, sponsored by the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce, 12-4 PM. PEDC cars will be gathering in a reserved space of the municipal lot at Arnold and Bay avenues.

For info: http://www.pointpleasantbeachfestivals.com/classic-car-cruises. Rain date: May 12th.

8 Wednesday, Toms River Cruisin’ Downtown, 6-9 PM, Washington Street, Toms River, NJ, sponsored by Downtown Toms River and the Vintage Auto Club of Ocean County. Free admission and parking, live entertainment, contests. Hundreds of cars; staging begins 4-5 PM on Hadley Avenue. Runs the 2

nd Wed, May–Sept. Visit their website for more information:

http://www.downtowntomsriver.com/cruisin/cruisin1.htm.

9 Thursday, PEDC ice cream run to Jersey Freeze, Routes 9 & 33, Freehold, NJ. A NJ landmark since 1952. Tom & Alice Albertalli, hosts.

17 Friday (runs through Sunday, May 19th), Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals,

Carlisle, PA. Over 1,200 classic and high-performance vehicles; unbeatable car parts shopping; autocross; club gatherings; activities for the kids. Admission: adults, $8, Fri-Sat; $4, Sun. Event pass, $15. Kids under 12, free. Gate times: Fri-Sat, 7 AM – 6 PM; Sun, 7 AM – 3 PM. Deadline to register: April 15

th. More info: http://www.carsatcarlisle.com.

17 Friday (runs through Sunday, May 19th), Out of the Woodwork 2013,

at Import Carlisle. Starts at 10 AM. Food on site. Dash plaques/awards. For info, call Tony Hess, 610.346.9026, aghbop@aol.com.

18 Saturday, PEDC drive to the Wildwood Naval Air Station Museum, http://usnasw.org. Bob Canfield, host.

18 8th Annual Saturday Night Car Cruise, hosted by the Blue Moon Kruizers Classic Car Club of Howell, Chick-Fil-A parking

lot, Route 9, Howell, NJ, 5-8 PM. Trophies, door prizes, music all evening, fun for the kids.

Continued on page 17 – Calendar

Calendar of Events for 2013 ~ PEDC and Beyond NOTE: If you know of a British car-related event, let us know and we will include it here. PEDC events are in bold red.

A scene from Britfest 2010, Succasunna, NJ, the first British car show of the season in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Jersey Freeze, Freehold, NJ, serving ice cream and old- fashioned frozen custard since 1952. Come on out May 9

th

for our 2nd

ice cream run of the season.

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Calendar of Events for 2013 (Continued) NOTE: If you know of any British car-related events, please alert us, and we will include them here. All PEDC events are in red.

May (Continued) 25 Saturday, British Car Week, runs through Sunday, June 2

nd. How do you participate? Just get out and drive ‘em!

Join British car owners and British car clubs from all over the U.S. to promote British car awareness. For more info, contact Scott Helms, sportycars@britishcarweek.org or visit this website: http://www.britishcarweek.org.

June 1 8

th Annual Saturday Night Car Cruise, hosted by the Blue Moon Kruizers Classic Car Club of Howell, Chick-Fil-A parking

lot, Route 9, Howell, NJ, 5-8 PM. Trophies, door prizes, music all evening, fan-belt toss, and hula-hoop contests for the

kids. http://www.bluemoonkruizers.freehosting.net/index.html.

1 Sunday, Cars and Motorcycles of England, Oakbourne Mansion, Westtown, PA. Hosted by Delaware Valley Triumphs and Delaware Valley Jaguar Club. Two shows in one: a judged, all-marque British car show and a Jaguar Club of North America (JCNA)-sanctioned concours. For info and registration forms, visit http://www.dvtr.org for all marques and http://www.jcna.com/clubs/main.php?club=NE33&Vref=NE33 for Jaguars.

2 Sunday, 18th Annual Red Mill British Car Day, 56 Main Street,

Clinton, NJ. Limited to 100 pre-registered British vehicles, classic and modern. Enjoy the car show and the picturesque Victorian village of Clinton just a short walk away. Cost: $20 ($18 if you register by May 20

th). Spectators: $9 adults.

Contact: Richard Miller, 908.713.6251, mgdriversclub@hotmail.com or the MG Driver’s Club of North America website, www.mgdriversclub.com.

4 Tuesday, Downtown Point Pleasant Beach Cruise In, 5-9 PM.

5 Wednesday, PEDC monthly meeting at Woody’s, 7:30 PM.

8 Saturday, “A Touch of England” Vintage British Automobile & Motorcycle Show at the Hermitage Museum, 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, http://www.thehermitage.org. Sponsored by the NJ Triumph Association (NJTA): http://www.njtriumphs.org/uploads/TOE_Flyer_2013_final2.pdf. 9 AM - 3 PM. Rain date: June 9

th. Limit to 150 cars. Questions:

contact Emery Duell, 201.934.1141, emeryduell320@gmail.com, or Bill Smith, 201.825.9754, smithw1@optonline.net.

8 Saturday, PEDC drive to Princeton, NJ. Lunch at the Witherspoon Grill, followed by a 1-hour campus tour of Princeton

University. Explore the lovely shops along Nassau Street and in Palmer Square, www.palmersquare.com, or visit the

Princeton University Art Museum on campus, http://www.princetonartmuseum.org. Ken & Carol Kyle, hosts.

Continued on page 18 – Calendar

The iconic red mill in Clinton, NJ, site of their Annual Red Mill British Car Day held in early June. This year it’s Sunday, June 2

nd.

Below left: Ivy-covered walls of world-renowned Princeton University. Middle: In the heart of downtown Princeton, at the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon streets, sits this lovely Tudor-style building. Right: Princeton University Chapel, a fine example of Gothic architecture, is the 3

rd largest university chapel in the world and seats 1800.

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Calendar of Events for 2013 (Continued)

June (Continued) 9 Sunday, 20

th Annual British Motorcar Gathering, Hellertown, PA. Sponsored by the Keystone Region MG Club,

http://www.keystonemg.com/hellertown.html. An all-British car show that attracts 200+ cars from all over the Mid-Atlantic region. Car registrants vote for top three examples of each class and model of car, with more than 50 awards given. All makes of British cars and motorcycles, old and new, are welcome. Registration is $15 at the gate ($10 if you register by May 31

st). The field opens at 9 AM. Judging: 11 AM – 1 PM. Activities for children and music provided all day. For more

information: visit their website or contact Mike Jones, 610.865.3419, show@keystonemg.com.

11 Tuesday, Circus Drive-In Cruise Night, 1861 Route 35S, Wall, NJ, 5-8 PM, 2nd

Tuesday from June to August, http://www.circusdrivein.com. The Circus Drive In has been a Jersey Shore landmark since 1954.

12 Wednesday, Toms River Cruisin’ Downtown, 6-9 PM, Washington Street, Toms River, NJ, sponsored by Downtown Toms River and the Vintage Auto Club of Ocean County, http://www.downtowntomsriver.com/cruisin/cruisin1.htm. Free admission and parking, live entertainment, and contests.

13 PEDC ice cream run to the Carousel, Toms River, NJ. Joe & Maria Laudisi, hosts.

15 8th Annual Saturday Night Car Cruise, hosted by the Blue Moon Kruizers Classic Car Club of Howell, Chick-Fil-A parking

lot, Route 9, Howell, NJ, 5-8 PM, Trophies, door prizes, music all evening, fan-belt toss, and hula-hoop contests for the kids. http://www.bluemoonkruizers.freehosting.net/index.html.

15 Saturday, 5th Annual Car Show, sponsored by the Atlantic Highlands Chamber of Commerce, 11 AM – 5 PM, First

Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, NJ. $15 to register ($20 at the gate). Live entertainment all day, prizes, food. Contact Meredith, 347.528.5372 or send e-mail to vintagevarietyshop@yahoo.com.

16 Sunday, Annual PEDC Father’s Day show, Allaire Road, Spring Lake Heights, NJ, 10 AM – 1 PM. BBQ afterward at Paul & Mary Johnson’s home. Ken & Pat Wignall, show organizers.

26 Wednesday, PEDC drive to C. F. Martin & Co. Guitar Museum and Visitor’s Center, http://www.martinguitar.com, 510 Sycamore Street, Nazareth, PA. Manufacturers of fine guitars since 1833. Jay and Susie Helt, hosts. Note: Tours are given only on weekdays.

27 Thursday, PEDC ice cream run to Day’s, 48 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove, NJ. Host?

July 2 Tuesday, Downtown Point Pleasant Beach Cruise In, 5-9 PM. Rain date: July 9

th.

9 Tuesday, Circus Drive In Cruise Night, 1861 Route 35S, Wall, NJ, 5-8 PM, 2nd

Tuesday from June to August, http://www.circusdrivein.com. The Circus Drive In has been a Jersey Shore landmark since 1954.

10 Wednesday, PEDC monthly meeting at Woody’s, Farmingdale, NJ, 7:30 PM. Note: The meeting was moved from July 3rd

.

10 Wednesday, Toms River Cruisin’ Downtown, 6-9 PM, Washington Street, Toms River, NJ, sponsored by Downtown Toms River and the Vintage Auto Club of Ocean County, http://www.downtowntomsriver.com/cruisin/cruisin1.htm.

13 Saturday, PEDC drive to Northlandz to see the world’s largest model train display as well as a large doll and doll house collection: http://www.northlandz.com. Fun no matter what your age! Bob Canfield, host. Note: The drive may be July 14

th.

13 Saturday, Brits on the Delaware, Milford, NJ. Show starts at 10 AM. All foreign marques welcome. Pre-registration by July 7

th, $10 ($15 day of show). Awards/dash plaques. For more info, contact Tony Hess, 610.346.9026, aghbop@aol.com.

18 Thursday, PEDC ice cream run to Hoffman’s Ice Cream, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, http://hoffmansicecream.net. A Jersey Shore landmark since 1976. Bill & Kim Geissel, hosts.

Continued on page 19 – Calendar

A scene from our 2012 Father’s Day show in Spring Lake Heights, NJ, always a fun event that attracts 40-50 British cars. Photo courtesy of Rodney Ford.

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Calendar of Events for 2013 (Concluded) NOTE: If you know of any British car-related events, please alert us, and we will include them here. All PEDC events are in red.

July (Continued) 21 Sunday, Trenton Thunder Car Day at the Ballpark, Trenton Thunder (an affiliate of the NY Yankees) plays New

Hampshire Fisher Cats (an affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays), 10 AM to set up cars in parking lot. Game starts at 1 PM. Tickets: $8 pp if groups of 20 or more. For more info: Tom Henninger, 609.394.3300, x111, thenninger@trentonthunder.com. Could be a great PEDC outing if someone wants to host this!

27 Saturday, PEDC lighthouse run to Navesink Twin Lights, Highlands, NJ, http://www.twinlightslighthouse.com, and Sandy Hook Lighthouse, Sandy Hook, NJ, the oldest working lighthouse in the U.S., http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.

Lunch afterward at Bahr’s Landing, http://bahrslanding.com, serving great lunches since 1917. Jay & Susie Helt, hosts.

August 1 Thursday, PEDC ice cream run to an ice cream parlor on Long Beach Island (LBI). Andy & Karen Moutenot, hosts.

3 Saturday, PEDC drive to Camp Evans, Wall, NJ, http://www.campevans.org, a national historic landmark. Former military

base associated with Fort Monmouth and now the InfoAge Science/History Learning Center, dedicated to the preservation and education of information-age technologies and the pioneers of communications. Bob Canfield, host.

3 8th Annual Pennypacker Mills British Car Day, Pennypacker Mills historic site, Schwenksville, PA, hosted by the Delaware

Valley Classic MG Chapter (DVCMG), http://www.dvcmg.com/events/car-show-info, 10 AM – 3 PM (voting at noon). Show held in conjunction with historic site’s “In the Good Old Summertime” festival. $20 entry fee ($15 if you register by 7/20). Spectators: free admission, starting at 11 AM. Free T-shirts to first 40 paid pre-registrants. Dash plaques to all registrants. Lots of family fun: picnic area, free tours of the colonial revival mansion, nature walks, and historic canal.

7 Wednesday, PEDC monthly meeting at Woody’s, Farmingdale, NJ, 7:30 PM, http://woodysroadside.com.

10 Saturday, New Hope Auto Show, New Hope-Solebury High School, New Hope, PA, http://www.newhopeautoshow.com. Continues thru Sunday, August 11

th (Sunday is the foreign car display). Limit, 250 cars. $25 to register ($40 for 2 days).

13 Tuesday, Circus Drive In Cruise Night, 1861 Route 35S, Wall, NJ, 5-8 PM.

14 Wednesday, Toms River Cruisin’ Downtown, 6-9 PM, Washington Street, Toms River, NJ.

17 Saturday, PEDC 2nd

Monmouth Madness Rally. Limit to the number of cars, so sign up early! Trophies awarded. Barry Shandler, Rallymaster, bshandler@comcast.net, phone: 732.521.1985.

25 Sunday, Rolling Iron Antique Auto Show, Allaire State Park, Farmingdale, NJ, 8 AM – 3 PM, Registration: $15 in advance or $18 at the gate http://www.allairevillage.org/events/calendar/aug.html, $5 per car for parking.

29 Thursday, PEDC ice cream run to What’s the Scoop, Farmingdale, NJ, Peter & Patty Linszky, hosts.

September 4 Wednesday, PEDC monthly meeting at Woody’s, Farmingdale, NJ, 7:30 PM, http://woodysroadside.com.

8 Saturday, 34th Annual Car Show, 9 AM – 3 PM. Sponsored by the Vintage Automobile Club of Ocean County,

http://vintageautoclubnj.org. Bay Boulevard, Seaside Heights, NJ. Held in conjunction with the Seaside Heights Seafood Festival. Details coming.

12 Thursday, PEDC ice cream run to Gil & Bert’s, Cranbury, NJ. Mark & Nadine Berkowsky, hosts.

18 Wednesday, PEDC Annual Goodie-bag Stuffing Party at the Ford’s house. Rodney & Kathy Ford, hosts.

21 Saturday, PEDC 16th Annual Brits on the Beach

show, Ocean Grove, NJ, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Our big show of the year!

21 Saturday, British Motor Club of Southern NJ Annual Show, NJ Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ, http://www.bmcsnj.org.

Brits on the Beach 2010.

Photo by current Vice

President and Show Chairman

Bob Canfield, who promises a

great show this year.

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Picnic Baskets and Beverage/Snack Sets for Sale Wicker Picnic/Wine Basket Two place settings, suitcase style, varnished with leather hinges and latch, 16" W x 12" D x 7" H, complete with two mugs, two wine glasses, tablecloth, cheese board, paring knife, corkscrew/ opener, and insulated thermal bottle pack. Unused, excellent condition. Price: $120 + shipping. Hump-Top Wicker Picnic/Wine Basket Two place settings, double-handle hamper style, varnished ivory color, ideal boat/auto presentation piece, fabric-lined, 15" W x 11" D x 13" H. Complete with two plates; two wine glasses; two knives, forks, and spoons; tablecloth; two napkins; cheese board; paring knife; corkscrew/opener; two food containers; and one exterior fabric bottle holder. Unused & perfect condition. Price: $155 + shipping. Beverage/Snack Sets Two thermos bottles with cups, large food box container, all vertical in vintage carrying case with handles, 12" W x 5" D x 15" H, excellent condition, a fashionable beverage/ snack accessory kit for any classic car or boat. Price: $38 + UPS shipping. For photos/inquiries, call Stuart, 610.277.2121.

Classified Ads ~ Parts and Accessories Want to advertise your LBC, or British car parts or accessories, in the PEDC newsletter? E-mail your ad, and photo, to carolkyle4@earthlink.net. Classified ads are free to PEDC members and run for three months. We’ll run the ads free for another three months, but only if we hear from you. Please let us know if you’ve sold what you were selling so the ads don’t run needlessly. NOTE: Neither the PEDC nor the newsletter editors are responsible for the content of these classifieds.

MGB Parts for Sale These are used parts, mostly from rubber-bumper parts cars that I have accumulated. Here is a

partial list: 2 four-speed transmissions; 3 intake/exhaust manifolds; 3 Zenith/Stromberg carbs; 2 windshields; both door windows; both window actuators; 1 complete front suspension; 1 rear axle; 2 front-suspension cross members; 1 transmission cross member; 1 set of beautifully refinished rubber bumpers; 2 starters; 2 alternators; 2 passenger doors; 2 front sway bars; 1 rear sway bar; 1 set of tail lamps & lenses; 1 late top frame; 1 windshield wiper motor with rack & wheel boxes; 1 radiator; 1 radiator over-flow tank; 1 valve cover; 1 complete set of gauges; 1 heater box; 1 pedal box; 2 pairs of rebuildable front-brake calipers; 2 pairs of leaf springs; 2 pairs of front coil springs. Many other small parts and pieces are available. For reasonable prices and detailed descriptions of the parts you need, please call or e-mail me. Thanks, Bill Miller, 732.778.3274, bmillerreoinnj@comcast.net.

Wanted: Spare Parts

Our PEDC Honorary Member Sweyn Goddard, who lives in Bermuda, recently bought a 1959 Singer Gazelle. He needs help getting spare parts. If any PEDCers can provide names of spare parts providers and their contact details, he would be grateful.

Sweyn Goddard

nunyabizness33@live.com, phone: 1.441. 337.0133.

Left: Sweyn’s recent acquisition: a 1959 Singer Gazelle, similar to the Hillman Minx. Photo courtesy

of Sweyn Goddard.

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Classified Ads (Continued)

Car Books for Sale Complete set of B.S. Levy’s “Last Open Road” book series, plus a collection of his short stories. Great fiction for people who love great cars and motorsports. You’ll learn so much from these books about the sports car scene in the 1950s and early 60s that it’ll feel as though you were actually there. Excellent condition, signed by the author. Cost $160 new and yours for only $50 obo. If interested, contact Ken Kyle, kenkyle4@earthlink.net.

Fuelly Ralph Knutsen wrote to us recently. A fellow Jaguarphile told him about a site that keeps track of fuel mileage records: http://www.fuelly.com. This site provides a place to log fuel use and calculate mpg, and it also allows site users to research what similar cars are getting. “It’s a bit easier than the pad and pen I have been using,” says Ralph. We agree. Thanks for the tip!

Ralph’s light blue 1970 Jaguar XKE coupe at the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce Classic Car Show, May 2012. Photo by Rodney Ford.

Brits on the Beach Photos, above, from our four shows in Ocean Grove, NJ. From 2009, Jim Spring’s Morgan and George Ruhnke’s Triumph TR3. From 2010, a preponderance of Triumph TR6s led to our breaking the TR6 class in two (early and late models) in 2011. From 2011, Tom Blackwell’s three-wheeler Morgan alongside the Triumph TR7s of Rodney Ford, Ernie Caponegro, and Wayne Simpson. From 2012, Garry Sholtis enters the show field in his originally owned Sunbeam Tiger.

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Editor Carol Kyle

Technical Editor Ken Kyle

The Terminal Post is the newsletter of the Positive Earth Drivers Club (PEDC), a nonprofit, all-marque British car club founded in 1990 and incorporated in 2010 in central New Jersey, USA. Our newsletter is published monthly, except in December. The goal of the PEDC is to preserve, maintain, restore, drive, and otherwise enjoy vintage British automobiles. Visit us on the web at www.pedc.org. Our mailing address is: Positive Earth Drivers Club (PEDC), P.O. Box 325, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Annual club dues are $15.00. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month, except December, at Woody’s Roadside Tavern, woodysroadside.com, 105 Academy Street, Farmingdale, NJ 07727, 732.938.6404. Meetings begin at 7:30 PM, and all British car enthusiasts are welcome to attend. We are also an official chapter of the Vintage Triumph Registry (VTR), http://www.vtr.org.

NOTE: All photos in this issue of The Terminal Post are courtesy of the editors unless otherwise credited.

Mark Berkowsky, President mnberky@comcast.net 609.655.0071 home 908.715.1787 mobile

Bob Canfield, Vice President joisuzu@optonline.net 732.292.1944 home 732.620.2378 mobile

Jay Helt, Secretary jay.helt@verizon.net 732.571.9200 office 732.614.6460 mobile

Andy Moutenot, Treasurer kamouts@comcast.net 609.655.0554 home

Karen Moutenot, Regalia Manager kamouts@comcast.net 609.655.0554 home

Martin Vickery, Webmaster martin.vickery@gmail.com 732.856.7518 mobile

Carol Kyle, Newsletter Editor carolkyle4@earthlink.net 732.244.2045 home 732.606.6422 mobile

Ken Kyle, Newsletter Technical Editor kenkyle4@earthlink.net 732.244.2045 home 732.551.9462

Nadine Berkowsky, Sunshine Committee Chair mnberky@comcast.net 609.655.0071 home

The Terminal Post

Editor Carol Kyle

Technical Editor Ken Kyle

The Terminal Post is the newsletter of the Positive Earth Drivers Club (PEDC), a nonprofit, all-marque British car club founded in 1990 and incorporated in 2010 in central New Jersey, USA. Our newsletter is published monthly, except in December. The goal of the PEDC is to preserve, maintain, restore, drive, and otherwise enjoy vintage British automobiles. Visit us on the web at www.pedc.org. Annual club dues are $15.00. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month, except December, at Woody’s Roadhouse Tavern, 105 Academy Street, Farmingdale, NJ 07727, 732.938.6404. Meetings begin at 7:30 PM. All British car enthusiasts are welcome to attend. We are also an official chapter of the Vintage Triumph Registry (VTR), www.vtr.org.

NOTE: All photos in this issue of The Terminal Post are courtesy of the editors unless otherwise credited.

2013 PEDC Officers and Staff

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The Last Word: Get Out and Drive ‘Em!

Scott and Jodi Erichsen, with Golden Doodle Barney in the

middle, leave our 2010 Father’s Day show in Spring Lake

Heights, NJ in their TR 4A. Even Barney likes to get out and drive ‘em

once in awhile.

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