Battle Underway For The Earl Sargent Trophy
With the year halfway over, a heated battle is waging for the coveted Earl Sargent “Use it or Lose it” trophy. The Simmons lead with a perfect attendance thus far, but the Loe team is hot on their heels, only half a point behind. Who will come out on top? And where will YOU place in the overall standings come December? Bring your TC to meetings and events to gain points and climb the ranks! See the Sargent Award Page for current standings and other info.
New Embroidered Hoodie Sweaters
Our popular TCMG hoodie zip-up sweat shirts are now being embroidered at no additional cost! Both regular and lightweight versions now feature high quality embroidered logos and can be seen on our regalia page.
2018 Conclave Dates Announced
Our annual conclave with Abingdon Rough Riders will take place October 12-14 at Narrow Gauge Inn in Fish Camp, near Yosemite. Our host hotel is now full but there are still rooms available at our overflow location at “Best Western Yosemite Gateway Inn” in Oakhurst. Make your reservations now! Contact Allan Chalmers for further information.
Our next monthly meeting will be held on July 24 at our normal location in Studio City. Our historian Don McLish will be presenting a video on the history of the M.G. marque. Learn about the various models M.G. produced from the earliest days through the later years, many which are not commonly seen on our shores.
If you own an interesting M.G. that isn’t a TC, consider bringing it to show!
June Recap: Over 30 members and 6 TCs were present for our June meeting. TCs were driven by Edgar, Simmons, Loe, Olson, Hanes and Ramos. Our thanks to Cindy Henkels for hosting the 20th consecutive annual picnic at her home!
For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.
Mark August 18 on your calendar so you don’t miss this crowd favorite! TCMG members Kay and Larry Einhorn will be hosting one of their world-famous Chicago-themed hot dog parties at their home in Encino. A driving tour will precede the party.
This is an RSVP event! Please RSVP to the Einhorns if you plan to attend. See flyer (in the mail) for RSVP information as well as meeting time and location.
July Recap: Our July picnic at the Channel Islands British Car Show in Oxnard had a good showing of TC members with first in class (TC-TF) going to the Simmons TC. See the upcoming newsletter for more details.
For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.
The August Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing!
To view past newsletters, including one from way back in April 1958, visit the Newsletter Page.
Please welcome our newest members!
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- Tony & Eniko Santarelli of Playa del Rey, California
- Charlie Ockwell of Van Nuys, California
July 14: New information added to The History of the TC Motoring Guild Badge.
May 10: New content added to the History Pages.
May 10: New page added for the 1966 TCMG / ARR Conclave.
April 25: Added new page for Tony & Eniko Santarelli.
April 25: Added new page for Charlie Ockwell.
April 12: Added new page for Steve & Meredith Kupferman.
March 7: Updated page for Richard and Sandra Loe with new TC information.
January 18: Added new page for Arthur Lloyd.
January 16: Added new content to the Historical Documents page.
January 1: Added new page for Michael & Jody Jones.
December 16: Added new page for John & Georgia Bowyer.
December 16: Added new page for Bob Jr. & Kelly Wilmer.
December 9: Updated the Video Vault page.
October 17: Added new page for the 2017 TCMG / ARR Conclave.
August 27: Updated the Video Vault page.
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.
next monthly meeting will be held on July 24 at our normal location in Studio City. The evening’s program is still in the works so check back soon!
On Sunday, July 15, 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?
The much anticipated Summer Picnic Meeting at the Henkels home returns for its 20th consecutive year on June 26! Bring a picnic dinner and dine under the stars at this annual favorite. Dessert will be provided by our hostess. Those driving TCs or equally interesting classics (tall order) get preferred parking in the driveway. Note the earlier start time of 7:00 PM. Watch for a flyer in the mail with further information, or contact Cindy Henkels.
farmlands to Santa Paula, the “Citrus Capitol of the World”.
Our next event will be held on Saturday, April 21. Cruise through the rural areas of Northern Los Angeles County on this 70-mile tour, featuring a stop at The Halfway House for brunch. This out-of-the-way eatery was established in 1931 and hasn’t changed much since. Also enjoy some lesser used byways as we wind our way to where the food is.
Our next meeting will be held on March 27 in Studio City. The evening’s program will be a video by TCMG member and MG guru Mike Goodman on T-Series fuel systems. The video dates from 1986, produced by David Coleman and filmed by Doug Wimer, and covers all aspects of the fuel systems found in TCs including fuel tank fuel pump and carburetors. Design and maintenance as well as various safety aspects will be discussed.
On Sunday, March 11 we visit Andres Pico Adobe, named for Pio Pico (Pico Blvd) built in 1834 and one of the oldest adobe structures in Los Angeles. For those who come hungry, we start our day with lunch at a nearby restaurant before caravanning to the Adobe. Once there, we’ll enjoy a private guided tour of the various structures on the grounds.
Our next meeting will be held on February 27 in Studio City. The evening’s guest speaker will be TCMG member Mel Appell, who along with his wife Toni will be giving a special multimedia presentation about their power cruising adventures across the ocean.
Start off the new year with a thrilling, no holds barred TC Motoring Guild miniature golf competition! The winner takes home our coveted Lame Duk Kup Trophy, to be treasured for one whole year. Lunch and awards will follow at the nearby Robin Hood British Pub.
At our next monthly meeting on January 23, the crowd favorite returns with your award-winning (through cheating) host, Gene Olson! Teams will compete for fabulous prizes (or not) by spinning the wheel and answering trivia questions. Look for the TC in the parking lot with one wheel missing and you’ll know you’re in the right place!
Our driving events concluded for the year with our November outing to Los Encinos Adobe. Three TCs plus some modern iron made a showing. The TCs were driven by Simmons, Einhorn and Loe. Join us in February for the Lame Duk Kup!
NOTE DATE CHANGE! Our November meeting will be held on the 14th at our usual meeting spot in Studio City. Our program for the evening will feature an M.G.-related movie, to be announced later.
Join us on November 12 for a tour of Rancho Los Encinos, an adobe rancho built in 1849 on the site of an ancient Native American village. The rancho is located on the original El Camino Real route (now Ventura Blvd) in the city of Encino (spanish for “Oak”), which is named for the rancho. We will learn the rich history of the rancho and tour the various buildings constructed on the site in the mid to late 1800’s, plus the stone-lined pond, in the shape of a Spanish guitar built on a spring by the Garnier brothers in the early 1870’s. A driving tour will precede the event, circumnavigating the original border of the 4,460 acre property. Afterward we will gather for lunch at a restaurant adjacent to the pond.
The 61st Annual Conclave of the TC Motoring Guild and Abingdon Rough Riders will be held Saturday through Monday, October 7-9, 2017 in Morro Bay. Our host hotel is the recently renovated Inn at Morro Bay. 
NOTE REMOTE LOCATION! Our next meeting will be held on September 26 at the Simon Auto Museum in Gardena. Meeting begins at 7:00 PM. Sit among the amazing cars and automobilia of TCMG members Ron and Dave Simon’s auto museum while enjoying our annual movie night! Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Watch for a flyer in the mail with details on our feature presentation.
Join us on Sunday, September 3 for a trip into the past when we visit Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo. We’ll see a demonstration of their 1925 Wurlitzer organ, followed by a showing of the 1936 version of Show Boat. This is the original black and white version which includes Paul Robeson’s performance of “Old Man River”. A real classic presented in a historic theater. Lunch will precede the event at a nearby restaurant. See the September newsletter for further details.
Be sure to attend our next monthly meeting on August 22, and enjoy a one-hour video presentation on the lost and forgotten race tracks of Los Angeles. This video explores several decades of motor racing within the city, starting with the earliest days when there were “motordromes” in places you might not expect, like Santa Monica, Culver City, Playa Del Rey and Beverly Hills. See surviving cars that were actually there and hear stories from their owners. Don’t miss it!
Join us on July 25 at our meeting room in Studio City for a special presentation by TCMG member Malcolm Buckeridge, who will be giving a talk detailing maintenance procedures and techniques for the MG TC. Malcolm is a BMC-trained mechanic with many decades of experience working on British cars of all types. Questions will be taken from the audience as part of a group discussion on various topics.