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British Car Day 2007 by Robin Walker Faircloth
October 7, 2007
OCTOBER . . . October brings to mind
several things. It’s the time for summer
to evolve into Fall, the air begins to turn
crisp, trees begin to change their colors,
“Oktoberfests” are celebrated all around the
country, and with Halloween just around the
corner those “trick or treaters”, ghosts and
goblins will soon be knocking on your front
door.
And then, there is British Car Day! This annual
event draws British car lovers together for one
fantastic, fun-filled day where everyone tries
out their English “accents” and shares their
love for these beloved cars from the UK, whether they are small or large. Everyone has a story to tell about
their automobile. Mike and I have been attending and participating in the
British Car Day event for many years and always find it to be an enjoyable
day. Being the “car” people we are and having belonged to several
car clubs, enables us to meander from the MG club to the Triumph club
to the Austin-Healey club and run across old friends and acquaintances
from years past. We’ve noticed that with the common denominator being
“cars” there is always something to talk about and share.
Meet Host: Paul Katson
Pierre Lemieux with his latest addition -
1956 RR Silver Cloud
(Purchased at a garage sale ???)
September-October 2007
We have in the past driven our ’69 Triumph GT-6+ and displayed it with
the San Diego Triumph Club. But for the last couple of years we’ve happily
been able to participate with our ’58 Silver Cloud, much to Mike’s
glee. As many of you know, we’ve had our fair share of “FTP’s” (failure to
proceed) but hopefully have resolved those problems, and are pleased to
be motoring about town in our “Cloud”.
The day was exceptionally sunny and warm with a light breeze. We couldn’t
have asked for better weather, if we’d tried. The jackets we wore enroute
from chilly Ramona were soon shed. Overall, attendance was down a
bit from years past, but there was still a good showing of cars from all the
different marquees. There were about 16 Rolls Royce’s on display in two
rows, from a 1913 Silver Ghost to
the more modern models. Once
again, we were assigned the front
row near the entrance, so everyone arriving had to drive right past US. On
the other hand, WE get to view the cars first as they drive in before they are
assigned their parking space. It’s
like having your own car show parading
just for you. Most of the Rolls
Royce folks were picnicking out of
the boot with everyone sharing their
goodies. Benny and Barbara Allen
brought their canopy and a table
that provided some shade and a place to put refreshments.
Frank Hamad with his guest
Dr. Robina Shaheen
About mid-morning, a small mix-up in the visitor parking instructions resulted
in the Sheriff wanting everyone parked on Mission Road to move
their car, or shut down the entire show. Evidently, there was to have been
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Tom Wright has that relaxed look of an
off season accountant
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