Tampa Bay British Car Club Members and Friends:

Another Great Burger Quest at Dairy Rich in Palm Harbor. In the new year we have Burger Quest locations for the next 3 months. Check the dates below and Mark you calendars for a good time.

Have you RSVP'd for The Presidents First Drive?? Do It Now.

The Presidents First Drive for “Far Too Many Times To Count" January 1st, New Year's Day. We will meet at The Blackthorn Memorial at the North Rest Area of The Sunshine Skyway Bridge. For those joining us from the south, a secondary meeting place is at the BP/ Marathon station at 6351 U.S. 19, Terra Ceia, FL 34250. Both drivers meeting will be at 10:15 AM, departure will be after the meeting, don’t be late. A fun drive thru the back roads of the Manatee County and Lunch at Woodys River Roo. After lunch we have been invited to tour Slicks Garage, As seen on the HIT Discovery Channel TV Show "Highway to Sell". Always a fun drive and a great day. Join us and "Come Play with Little British Cars".
All Cars, Clubs and People are welcome to join the drive.
RSVP NOW!!
We need a head count for the restaurant.
Please RSVP to president@tampabaybritishcarclub.org


Have you paid your DUES??
Dues are due on January 1, 2015 and delinquent after January 31st.
All members and these new members that joined before October 1, 2014, your dues are due. Once again we are keeping the dues at $30.00 per annum. You can pay at any club event or meeting.
The Classic Motorsport Magazine will be included with all memberships paid by January 31, 2015.

Jeff Zorn has been looking into a Car Club Cruse on the Brilliance of the Sea on March 5, Sailing to Cozumel. Here is the info for a group:
Inside cabin runs $839.70 for two category N
Oceanview cabin runs $883.70 category H
Each cabin receives $150.00 shipboard credit.
For balcony cabins category E2 balconies run $1153.70
And D2 run $1271.70 per cabin with a $250.00
shipboard credit for each cabin and also gratuities covered by agency
for balcony and above. All prices are double occupancy.
If any Club Members are interested Please contact me at president@tampabaybritishcarclub.org and I’ll put you in contact with the Cruse Agent.

The weekend weather will be cool and mostly dry, Get That Classic Car Out and have FUN.

December 20- The Second Chance Rally, A Photo Scavenger Hunt Rally.
January 1 - The Presidents First Drive for "Far Too Many Times To Count". New Year's Day
January 18 - Tampa Bay British Car Clubs Burger Quest at The Chattaway
January 22 – Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly Meeting.
February 15- Tampa Bay British Car Clubs Burger Quest at Tilted Kilt
February 26 - Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly Meeting. At The Paradise Restaurant
March 1 - The Third Annual B I G European Sports and Collector Car Show. Fort Myers,
March 22 - Festivals of Speed, St. Petersburg.
March 26 - Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly Meeting. At The Paradise Restaurant
March 29 - Tampa Bay British Car Clubs Burger Quest at Capogna's Dugout

Additional information about these and other Car Events is below in EVENTS & SHOWS.

The weather this weekend is: The weather is great!!! It's perfect top down weather.

Check out the cars for sale below in "Cars & parts for sale".

Take you LBC out to a show or just a drive. Enjoy your car and have fun.

If you have a question or need more information, send me an e-mail pbross@juno.com or call me at 727-420-0467 (cell)

<<<<<<Next Monthly Tampa Bay British Car Club Meeting>>>>>>>

No monthly TBBCC meeting for December. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season.

The NEXT regular Monthly Meeting of the Tampa Bay British Car Club, January 22, 2015. At The Paradise Restaurant, Main Street Safety Harbor. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM come early for dinner. Drive your British Car.

We have a Great Club, wear your TBBCC logo shirt or hat to any and all cars shows or events that you will be attending during the show season and bring a few of the club brochures for those you meet that might be interested in our club. Contact TBBCC officers for brochures and contact Mike Lunsfords for shirts and hats. mblunsfordsr@yahoo.com

<<<<<<Membership>>>>>>>

Currently we have 130 members paid for 2014.

Attention all NEW members, the Tampa Bay British Car Club will to provide name tags for both the new member and significant others with your initial membership. You need to contact Mike Lunsford to received a name tag, e-mail him at mblunsfordsr@yahoo.com with the names and correct spelling you want on the badge. Badges cannot be mailed due to magnetic strips, please make arrangements to pick up.

We need to know your correct mailing address. Have you changed your mailing address or other contact information within the last 12 months, make sure to let us know. Contact Membership secretary Alec Knight with any address changes or contact information changes: alecknight@verizon.net

Want to join the Tampa Bay British Car Club? Check out the Clubs web page.
TBBCC: Membership Info and Regalia
Renewal's and New Memberships are still only $30.00
Send your application and Dues check ($30) payable to:
John Johanson
12816 Harborwood Dr
Largo, Fl 33774

<<<<<Regalia>>>>>

The TBBCC is now offering:
Regular cotton Port Authority collared shirts are $25.00 EACH, XXL and larger sizes add $2.00.
New lightweight collared shirts are $27.00 each, XXL sizes add $2.00.
Regular cotton T-shirts are $12.00 each, lightweight fabric T-shirts are $20.00.
License plate surrounds are $20.00 each.
Hats are $12.00 each.
Two window stickers and can cozies are FREE to members when they join the club.

Please email your order to Mike Lunsford at. mblunsfordsr@yahoo.com.

<<<<Club Information>>>>>

Something very cool. The BBC America listed the top 10 British Things About Tampa. Check out NUMBER 4:
10 British Things About Tampa, FL | Anglophenia | BBC America

We are wanting to update the TBBCC Rogues Gallery on Facebook. Send me a Photo of You and Your British Car
Include your name with make, model and year of car.
Lets put a name and face with your car. president@tampabaybritishcarclub.org

Here is an important web link for classic car owners.
This lists all the ETHANOL FREE GAS stations in Florida:
Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada

Check the TBBCC web site and Facebook page for upcoming events.
TBBCC: Welcome to the Tampa Bay British Car Club!
http://www.facebook.com/TBBCC

Lets get those Classic British Cars out and on the road. And show
everyone that "Classic cars are NOT just Hot Rods and Mustangs"
If there is any event that was missed please contact me and I will add it
to the next e-mail.

Remember, traveling in packs (Fiona said that should be "a herd with
tools") is the safest way to go, so if there is somewhere you want to go
and would like company there is usually someone in the club that would
like the company also.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Cars & Parts For Sale >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Every few weeks the TBBCC gets contacted about a British car for sale.

The Club web site has a "Garage Sale" section, but the logistics of posting takes time.
So they will be posted here first and then on the "Garage Sale" section on the Club web site.
This service is free to all TBBCC Members.
Non-Member items will be listed here at no charge as a convenience to the Club.

****1974 Triumph TR6
Yellow, over $30,000 invested.
Buy The Best Restored Car That You Can afford.
No expense spared on this car.
5 speed, A/C, rebuild engine, rebuilt suspension and
more...
$23,500. Jin Ashworth (cell) 603-674-3419

****1974 Sapphire Blue TR6
A total engine rebuild. New interior. New carpet. New top, tonneau and top cover and much more.
Needs some finish work.
Call Vicky Reynolds 727.643.3294 or email at vavitro@gmail.com

****1996 6cyl. Burgundy / tan XJS for sale @ $24K, it has
about 36,000 mi. and in like new
condition, including GREAT A/C.
George Orndorff" grorndorff2@aol.com

****1959 Austin Healey 100-6, Black and White / interior Black / Factory Hardtop Black
Price: $41,000 but negotiable

Third owner needs to sell this BN6 with all the improvements of the BN7
(3000) and custom accessories, due to advancing age & personal Lifestyle
changes. This car is UN-restored, yet in excellent show-worthy
condition. Drive with the Factory hardtop and AC or enjoy open road
motoring with the tonaue cover. (no soft-top, sorry) This car HAS and is
ready to travel coast to coast - for rallies and AH meets - and as such
this 100-6 with its long history of travel is made more convenient with
the Hardtop and Vintage appropriate AC. Equipped with Vredstein
185/70x15 Sport Classics mounted on Mini Lite wheels, a popular option
from the original steel wheels and provides added comfort for the long
drives. Added features are Kirk exhaust Headers, Pertronix breakerless
ignition, chrome Pertronix high output Coil, Bumblebee high performance
spark plug wires, air horn, Spin-on oil filter, original radiator but
modern core. Added instrumentation includes Ammeter, voltmeter, vacuum
gauge. Factory tool kit and original manuals and brochures provided
along with numerous spare parts. This car has many, many trophies to
her credit and a favorite at every show.
George Orndorff 727-470-0919

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<EVENTS & SHOWS-2014>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

To keep a British Car in proper running order, they need regular exercise. What is better than a Rallye or Show. There are several great events in the next several weeks; Pick one, polish the car and have some fun with like minded people.

All the events are open to ALL Clubs, cars and people. Get your classic
car out and have some fun.

Anyone that goes to any events please send us your pictures and they will
be posted to the club Facebook page.

Every Sunday morning 8:00 to 10:00 AM
The McDonalds on Tom Stewart Causeway at Madeira Beach.
This is a group of British car enthusiasts who have some lively
discussions and enjoy driving their classic cars. Any and all are
welcome.

December 20- The Second Chance Rally, A Photo Scavenger Hunt Rally.
Who: You, your Navigator, and your competition.
What: Driving around, getting lost, finding stuff, taking pictures of stuff, and having fun!
When: December 20 - 8:30am until 3pm
Where: Starting at Sea Breeze Point (just South of the BP on US-19 at Bayshore Dr. in Palmetto) and ending at Ana’s in Wimauma with a lot of almost purely rural driving on obscure and interesting roads in-between.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED The Second Chance Rally

December 25 - Merry Christmas, No Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly meeting.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<2015>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

January 1 - The Presidents First Drive for "Too Many Times To Count". New Year's Day, at The Blackthorn Memorial at the North Rest Area of The Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Secondary meeting place is at the BP/ Marathon Station at 6351 U.S. 19, Terra Ceia, FL 34250. Both Drivers meetings will at 10:15 AM.. The drive will begin after the drivers meeting. A fun drive thru the back roads of the Manatee County and Lunch at Woodys River Roo. After lunch we have been invited to tour Slicks Garage, As seen on the HIT Discovery Channel TV Show "Highway to Sell". Always a fun drive and a great day. Come join us and "Play with Little British Cars".
We need a head count for the restaurant, Please RSVP to president@tampabaybritishcarclub.org

January 18 - Tampa Bay British Car Clubs Burger Quest at The Chattaway, 358 22nd Ave. S., St. Pete 33705, Sunday at 1:30 PM. Come join us at The Chattaway, the oldest restaurant in St. Pete and it features the ‘Best Burgers’. The weather should be perfect for eating under their covered outdoor dining area. Plenty of parking and a British atmosphere to match our LBC’s. Website: thechattaway.com

January 22 – Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly Meeting. The first meeting of the New Year, come out and help us plan events for 2015. At The Paradise Restaurant, Main Street Safety Harbor. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM come early for dinner. Drive your British Car.

January 31 - Quaker Steak & Lube Car Show. 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Hosted by Lance's Cruzin' To The Hop, and held at Quaker Steak & Lube, 10400 49th Street, the show is open to all makes and models, and features trophies including specialty awards, door prizes, and a 50/50 jackpot. Registration fee is $10.

February 15- Tampa Bay British Car Clubs Burger Quest at Tilted Kilt, 2571 Drew St., Clearwater 33765, Sunday at 1:30 PM It may Scottish, but they love our little British cars at Tilted Quilt. Come out for extra good burgers and perhaps some memorable bagpipe music. Plenty of parking and they have an inside area set aside for our group. Website: tiltedkilt.com/locations/clearwater/

February 26 - Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly Meeting. At The Paradise Restaurant, Main Street Safety Harbor. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM come early for dinner. Drive your British Car.

March 1 - The Third Annual B I G European Sports and Collector Car Show. British, Italian and German Car Show.
Sponsored by the Triumphs Of South West Florida. Show is 10 AM to 2 PM. Pre-Registration $20.00, after Feb. 15: $25.00. This year’s show will be held in the parking lot of The Hut at the Peace Tropical Gardens, 5150 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905.

March 22 - Festivals of Speed, St. Petersburg. Festivals of Speed | Car Show

March 26 - Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly Meeting. At The Paradise Restaurant, Main Street Safety Harbor. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM come early for dinner. Drive your British Car.

March 29 - Tampa Bay British Car Clubs Burger Quest at Capogna's Dugout, 1653 Gulf-to-Bay, Clearwater 33756. Sunday at 1:30 PM
Burger Quest for March is at Capogna’s Dugout in Clearwater. Come and join us for a good time at a long time Clearwater favorite restaurant. They will have an indoor section set aside for us with plenty of parking out front. They feature a ½ lb. burger that they want you to vote as ‘best in the area’. Website: capognasdugout.com

April 20 - Key West , FL. - Key West LBC Outing and Adventure. For more information visit www.keywestbritishcarclub..com

April 23 - Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly Meeting. At The Paradise Restaurant, Main Street Safety Harbor. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM come early for dinner. Drive your British Car.

May 28 - Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly Meeting. At The Paradise Restaurant, Main Street Safety Harbor. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM come early for dinner. Drive your British Car.

June 20 - Brits by The Bay Summer Picnic. The Tampa Bay British Car Club
invites all area British Car Clubs and everyone to its semi annual
picnic. Phillippe Park, Safety Harbor Fl. 10:00 to 2:00. Starts at 10:00
AM and Eats at noon. Please bring a side dish or dessert.
TBBCC will provide Burgers, hot Dogs, drinks and all the fixings.
Attention we have MOVED to Shelter #2
Please RSVP to president@tampabaybritishcarclub.org

June 25 - Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly Meeting. At The Paradise Restaurant, Main Street Safety Harbor. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM come early for dinner. Drive your British Car.

July 23 - Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly Meeting. At The Paradise Restaurant, Main Street Safety Harbor. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM come early for dinner. Drive your British Car.

August 27 - Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly Meeting. At The Paradise Restaurant, Main Street Safety Harbor. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM come early for dinner. Drive your British Car.

September 24 - Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly Meeting. At The Paradise Restaurant, Main Street Safety Harbor. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM come early for dinner. Drive your British Car.

October 22 - Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly Meeting. At The Paradise Restaurant, Main Street Safety Harbor. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM come early for dinner. Drive your British Car.

November 26 - NO Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly Meeting. Happy Thanksgiving

December 5- Brits by The Bay Holiday Picnic. The Tampa Bay British Car Club
invites all area British Car Clubs and everyone to its semi annual
picnic. Phillippe Park, Safety Harbor Fl. 10:00 to 2:00. Starts at 10:00
AM and Eats at noon. Please bring a side dish or dessert.
TBBCC will provide Burgers, hot Dogs, drinks and all the fixings.
Please RSVP to president@tampabaybritishcarclub.org

December 24 - NO Tampa Bay British Car Club Monthly Meeting. Merry Christmas.

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Philip & Fiona Ross at pbross@juno.com
St Petersburg, Fl. 727-420-0467 (cell)
Co-Presidents for Life (?) Tampa Bay British Car Club
1946 Triumph 1800 Roadster, 1975 MGB, 1977 Rover Mini, 2006 MINI Cooper.
"Classic cars are NOT just Hot Rods and Mustangs"

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