Late August

Posted by Steve Simmons on August 9, 2022

club-news

Conclave is coming!

Our annual conclave with the Rough Riders will be held October 8-10 in Cambria. One of Sunday’s activities is a tour of Hearst Castle.  Those planning to participate may book their tours starting on September 1st.  Several tours are available so you can choose which one you would like to take.  The conclave organizers suggest booking your tour at around 11AM so that all participants can start and finish at approximately the same time.

If you haven’t booked your room yet, please do so as soon as possible.  A list of activities for the weekend plus other information can be found on the Calendar Page.

One of TCMG’s Earliest Members, Ron Simon, Has Passed

With great sadness, we learned this morning that Ron Simon has passed. Ron was one of our earliest members, having first joined TC Motoring Guild in 1956. He served several times as president including at our first Conclave in 1957, and was a member of the TCMG Executive Council for 25 consecutive years.  As a die-hard TC enthusiast his technical knowledge benefited TC owners across the globe, and his stories of racing his TC in the 50’s and 60’s were always enjoyable. A video of Ron at the 60th annual Conclave can be seen by clicking here. Watch for more stories and photos of Ron and his cars in upcoming newsletters.

21 members were present at Ron’s service with three TCs, including the TC that Ron restored and drove for decades with Bobbie at his side.  The cars were placed on display with Ron’s positioned prominently up front at the outdoor service, allowing him to pass by it one last time.

Don Mclish Passes

With heavy hearts we report the passing of Don McLish. He and his wife Jan, who we lost in 2016, were long time members of TCMG. Since they joined in 1970, Don served two terms as President as well as club historian and several other positions within the club council.

Don’s love of TCs began in November 1965 at a gas station in Duluth, Minnesota with the temperature near zero F and snow on the ground. By February, the temperature now at minus 26, he purchased his car.

He wrote, “The price only $595. It had been more expensive, but let’s just say that the demand for classic MG roadsters in Duluth, Minnesota in February, being 26 below zero, was not exactly in your hot demand of wild succulent anticipation.” His passion for these cars would continue, taking him and Jan on many adventures over the next several decades. We will miss them both.

You can read more of Don’s TC adventures on his member page.

TCMG Wins Big at GoF West!

Pictured left to right: Alan & Victoria Campbell, Steve & Linda Simmons, Cliff Lemieux, Cristina & Scott St. Clair, Joel & Silvia Taylor, Fran & Pete Thelander, Richard & Sandra Loe, Doug Schirripa, Dave Reid, Laura Schirripa, Kregg Hunsberger, Terry Schuller, Joyce & David Edgar.

Twelve of our TCs (one a TA) graced the field of vintage M.G.s along with 26 members coming from as far away as Reno, Nevada to the North and San Diego to the South. The accompanying photo shows 20 of our members and several of the cars.  Awards were won by our members in several categories as listed below. TCMG also won the coveted Monterey Cup, making this one of the rare years VMG has been dethroned in this award. Congratulations to all!

Special congratulations go out to David & Joyce Edgar for winning the Al Moss High Point Award, the crowning jewel of GOF West trophies!  Joyce has also accepted the position of chairman for the GoF West Steering Committee.  We have no doubt that she will do a great job, as she does on our own executive council.

Monterey Cup: TC Motoring Guild
Al Moss Memorial High Point Trophy:
David & Joyce Edgar
Second Place, Car Display, TC Class: Walt Prowell
Third Place, Car Display, TC Class: Steve & Linda Simmons
First Place, Car Display, Pre-War: Alan & Victoria Campbell
First Place, Rallye, TC & Pre-War: David & Joyce Edgar
Second Place, Rallye, TC & Pre-War: Steve & Linda Simmons
Third Place, Rallye, TC & Pre-War: Richard & Sandra Loe
First Place, Funkhana, TC Class: David & Joyce Edgar
Second Place, Funkhana, TC Class: Pete & Fran Thelander
First Place, Car-less Funkhana: Steve Simmons
First Place, Car-less Funkhana (couples): Richard & Sandra Loe
First Place, Arts & Crafts, Humorous / Action Photos: David & Joyce Edgar

Fourth place in the Rallye went to Joel & Silvia Taylor, making the top four places a TCMG sweep! Additional photos and reports from the event will appear in the August newsletter.

 

meetings

NOTE DATE CHANGE! Also note this is an RSVP event.  See flyer (in the mail) or group email for RSVP info.

Please join us on Sunday, September 25 for an evening of TCs and Ice Cream at the home of Steve and Linda Simmons.  Our program for the evening will be a presentation detailing the history and recent resurrection of TC6110, the former Barney Jackson TC, now owned by TCMG member Mike Simmons.  Hear the history of this TC, how Barney came to enjoy it for 73 years, and what it took to return the car to the road after sitting dormant for decades. Also learn about the numerous modifications performed by its previous and current owners to make a better “TC driver”. The car will be on display at the meeting.

Tables will be set up, and members are welcome to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy in the garden before the meeting. After the business portion of the meeting, enjoy an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social, followed by our featured presentation. Private tables for social distancing are available with advance request.

All participants (including those on Zoom) will be entered in a raffle.  Those arriving in TCs or other 60’s and earlier classics will have two chances to win! Watch for a flyer in the mail in early September with further details.

Distant members please note that this meeting will be simulcast on Zoom!  An email will be sent in September with details for those watching remotely.

 

August recap: 24 members attended our August meeting, with six TCs being driven a simulated 10 miles or more.  TCs were driven by S. Simmons, Hunsberger, Edgar, Lemieux, M. Simmons and Loe.  Our thanks to Allan Chalmers for a fun presentation on his journey through 1965 Europe in a Fiat!

For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.

 

events

Monthly Driving Events

Our September event is currently being planned and will be announced shortly.  Stay tuned…

August Recap: Five TCs and ten members participated in our August driving event from Malibu to Ventura for a tour of Dudley House.  TCs were driven by Simmons, Hunsberger, Lemieux, Zucca and Mathison. Arriving in non-TCs were Wilmer and Sorensen.

Monthly DIY Bonus Events

Keeping with the theme of our driving event, the name of the game this month will be “Historic Homes”. Your task is to photograph your TC, with or without you in it, at a historic home or other building in your area. If you don’t have a historic building nearby, then pick any structure you like and make up a good story. The taller the tale, the better. Send your photo to Joyce Edgar by August 20 for inclusion in our online meeting on the 23rd. Also be sure to drive at least five miles during your photo shoot to receive a point toward the Sargent Award.

For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.

 

newsletter

The September Classic Chassis is online and ready for viewing!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS ISSUE

To view past newsletters, including one from way back in 1958, visit the Newsletter Page.

 

web-site

Welcome to our newest members!

 

web-site

July 4: Added new page for Caroline & Jakob Cassini.

July 1: Added new content on the Technical Resources page.

June 1: New page added for Robert & Susan Doudrick.

May 14: Numerous photos added to Member Pages.

May 14: Added new car info for Alan and Victoria Campbell.

April 25: Added new page for Joe McCammon & Joani Walsh.

February 14: New page added for Scott & Cristina St. Clair.

February 12: New page added for Walt & Bev Prowell.

February 7: New page added for Richard & Nancy Gehweiler.

January 15: New page added for the 1958 TCMG / ARR Conclave.

December 8: Added new page for 2021 Sargent Award Results.

December 7: Updated pages for Mason Award, Iron Bottom Award and Breakdown Award.

October 19: Added new content on the Technical Resources page.

October 8: Added new page for George & Lorna Murphy.

October 8: Added new page for the 2021 TCMG / ARR Conclave.

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons.

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