Two of TC Motoring Guild’s Earliest Members Pass
Jim Crandall
Jim Crandall
Jim was one of our longest term members. He joined in 1961 and along with his wife Norma was a vital part of our club since day one. Looking through our old photos and newsletters, he and his wife Norma were always there, along with their TC which remains in the family today. He and Norma were a driving force in many of the Guild’s activities, with Jim serving in various roles including President, Vice President, Treasurer, Director, Events Coordinator, Newsletter Editor and Webmaster. We will miss him dearly.
Mike Goodman
Mike & Sharon Goodman
Mike was a legend in the M.G. community and probably kept more TCs on the road than anyone over the years. He joined TCMG in 1964 and over the decades never hesitated to offer assistance or advice to those in need. He served many roles in the club including Vice President, Treasurer, Programs Chair, Events Chair and Director, in addition to his unofficial role as “M.G. Guru and Free Advice Giver”. Mike and Sharon opened their home more than once for our holiday parties. The club will not be the same without Mike.
TC Motoring Guild 1955 / 2025 Photo
TC Motoring Guild has just accomplished a painstakingly planned photo recreation of its first event 70 years ago! More to come on this amazing event soon!
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.
Our next monthly meeting will be held on April 22, on Zoom. The evening’s program will be “Your TC’s Early History”. Members are encouraged to share the history of their cars before they owned them. Please limit your talk to around 5 minutes so everyone who wants to participate gets the chance.
Those who drive their TC 10 miles or more on the day of the meeting will receive a point toward the Sargent Award.
March recap: 14 members and 1 guest plus 5 TCs attended our March meeting. TCs were driven by Loe, Olson, S&L Simmons, Spiegel, and Zucca. Thanks to Gene Olson and Patty Salehpour for their hospitality in hosting this meeting!
For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.
Monthly Events
Our next driving event will be in May and is currently being planned. Check back soon…
April recap: Six TCs and 14 members attended our picnic at the Queen’s English Car Show in April. TCs were driven by Hughes, Simmons, Zucca, Ramos and Harrison. Other members were present with modern iron and a vintage Jaguar.
Monthly DIY Tours
The Spring DIY Tour is on! Since our annual Wildflower Tour was canceled, the theme for this tour is “Flowers”. Your task is to photograph your TC with something to do with flowers. It doesn’t have to be actual flowers, so get creative and have fun!
Submit your photo(s) to Mike Simmons by May 18th to be included in the May meeting slide show. Email address is in the club directory. Be sure to drive your TC at least 10 miles during your photo tour to receive a point toward the Sargent Award.
For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.
Bonus Points
Want to earn more “Use it or lose it” points and have fun with your TC while doing it? Here are six challenges that will earn you points from now until October 15th. That’s one task per month, but you can do them at any time, in any order.
– Enter your TC in a car show
– Attend a Cars & Coffee type event
– Participate in a parade
– Let a child who is not yours sit in a TC for the first time
– Find a British flag while out driving
– Get a photo of your TC on a road showing three or more curves in the picture
Each challenge completed with a TC will earn one point. Submit photos as you get them to Steve Simmons for inclusion in our meeting slide shows. Photos must be taken and submitted between April 12 and October 15.
The April 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
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.
Our next monthly meeting will be held October 22 on Zoom. The evening’s program will feature “Member Project Updates”. Members are encouraged to share photos and/or info on their latest TC or other interesting projects.
Spend a day surrounded by classic lines and good friends at one of the best British car shows in Southern California. Bring your TC if you can, and don’t forget a picnic lunch and a blanket or chairs! Run by the Central Coast British Car Club, the show is set in the cool ocean breeze at Channel Islands Park in Oxnard. What better way is there to spend a Summer day?
Our next monthly meeting will be held on Zoom on May 28th. The evening’s program will include various members’ projects both new and old. Attendees are encouraged to share info and photos of their TC or other interesting / related projects with the group. Photos can be shared directly on that night, or sent ahead of time to Joyce Edgar who will display them for you as you talk.
Join us for our next driving event on Sunday, May 26 in the Palos Verdes area. Participants will enjoy a driving tour around the peninsula, ending in San Pedro at Hollywood Vintage Trailer where extremely high end trailer restorations are performed. Focusing mostly on vintage Airstreams and art deco styling, this shop turns out some incredible camping, business and leisure trailers that are sold to clients including some of Hollywood’s top stars. The staff will show us some of their current projects and describe the process of restoration.
Due to a lack of blooms this year, the Wildflower Tour on April 14 was canceled. As a substitute for the Wildflower Tour, we will be holding a Captive Flower Tour in its place. Join us on Saturday, April 27 for a Springtime driving tour and visit to Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge. The botanical garden sits on 150 acres of cultivated and wild land nestled into a natural bowl by surrounding mountains. There are many paths and trails to explore, verdant woodlands, lush gardens, and colorful native flowers. Members are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to make entrance easier when we arrive (see below).