Stan Lucas Passes
We’re sad to report the passing of long time TCMG member Stan Lucas. Stan was the owner of Lucas Classic Tire and was a real force in the car collecting world. His collection was always kept very private but remains one of the premier collections on the west coast, especially his numerous rare early brass cars. There among Stutz, Noble, Packard, Bugatti and many others was his MG TC, displayed as proudly as the others. We would love to share photos of his collection but he never allowed them to be taken. Stan didn’t even use a computer, instead sending hand-written letters in reply after his employees read an email to him. If the reply was time sensitive, he would write the letter and his guys would scan and email it for him. He was a real gentleman and a true enthusiast. Stan was a TCMG member for 36 years.
2025 TCMG Council Announced
Please welcome the newly elected 2025 TC Motoring Guild Executive Council! Your new Executive Officers are John Bowyer, Joyce Edgar, Dean Caccavo, Doug Schirripa, Mike Simmons, Steve Simmons and Rob Zucca. Other club chairs are currently operating as they did throughout 2024, and may change in January. Thank you to everyone who gives their time to keep our club running smoothly!
Executive CouncilPresident – Steve Simmons |
Club Chairs (subject to change)Events – Steve Simmons |
2024 Award Winners
Our congratulations also go out to the winners of the various TCMG awards for 2024:
- Frank Mason Award – Steve Simmons
- Earl Sargent memorial Trophy – David & Joyce Edgar
- Breakdown Award – David & Joyce Edgar
To learn more about these awards, including the various ways the breakdown award has been won, see the History Section of the web site.
Our next monthly meeting will be held on Saturday, March 22nd at the home of Patty Salehpour and Gene Olson. Bring a picnic lunch if desired. Beveridges and deserts will be provided by the hosts. Note this is an in-person meeting! Gene will be showing the progress on his TC special. See our group email for further information, or contact Gene Olson.
February recap: 29 members attended our February meeting online. 6 TCs were driven a simulated journey to the meeting by Caccavo, Edgar, Lemieux, St. Clair, Taylor and Zucca. Thanks to Steve Simmons for his presentation on “Places M.G.s Have Never Tread Before”!
For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.
Monthly Events
The first TCMG organized driving event was held in March of 1955. On the weekend of March 29-30 we will re-create that event, with a planned visit to the very spot where the sole surviving photograph of that event was taken. Be a part of something most clubs will never get to experience on this very special tour!
The image to the left is from our first event in 1955. We have obtained special permission to put our TCs back on this ridge in the very same spot were visited 70 years ago, and take a new photo! Other activities are also planned for the weekend. Hotel information will be sent out by email to those who have signed up.
Please note that this is an RSVP event, as there are channels we need to go through to get the cars onto the ridge. Contact Steve Simmons if you plan to attend.
February recap: Three TCs (one a TB) plus some modern iron took part in our Lame Duck Kup event. Congratulations to Linda Simmons for sweeping the competition and taking home the trophy!
Monthly DIY Tours
The next DIY tour will start soon…
For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.
The March Classic Chassis is online and ready for viewing!
To view past newsletters, including one from way back in 1958, visit the Newsletter Page.
Welcome to our newest members!
- Jeff Law of Ventura, California
- Bruce Swift of Greenville, South Carolina
- Matt & Linda Peckham of Whippany, New Jersey
- Tony Inzana of Hughson, California
- Gene & Jana Berghoff of Shorewood, Minnesota
- Frank & Meena Moses of Riverside, California
December 14: Added new page for Russell Jones.
August 1: Added new page for Dennis & Jane Markwich.
August 1: Added new page for Rick & Linda Starkweather.
July 15: Added new page for Lars & Roxane Lynge.
May 3: Added new page for Bryan & Lynne Kemper.
April 28: Added new page for Rory & Cee Jay Kinney.
April 28: Added new page for Peter Finocchiaro.
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.