What is GOF?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpacqAilhUc

Hello again MG enthusiasts,

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> HOTEL ROOMS
Good news. Hilton Hotel Orlando/Altamonte Springs has rooms available at the special GOF rate of $110 for GOF-South, March 22 through March 25, plus the day before and after.

If you were told previously that there are no rooms, then please phone the hotel or book on the GOF-South website. Book your room soon before they sell out. Don't miss this GOF.

Hilton Hotel Orlando/Altamonte Springs
(407) 830-1985
Tell the operator that you are with the "GOF South 2018" group.
Or click on "Hotel"
gofsouth.com

> 5-SPEED GEARBOX SEMINAR
One of the most talked about and often misunderstood upgrades for MGs is a 5-speed gearbox. Jim Hall, owner of The MG Five Speed Company, is the 5-speed expert. He will show and tell you everything that you want to know about changing your 4-speed gearbox to a 5-speed in his seminar Friday morning at GOF-South.

The 5-speed gearboxes from The MG Five Speed Company are shipped directly to you from the manufacturer in the UK and will save you hundreds of dollars. Gearboxes and installation kits are available for TC, TD, MGA, MGB, MG Sedans, TR2, TR3, TR4, TR250 & TR6.
Contact Jim at
h597279mgb@yahoo.com

The Classic MG Club looks forward to welcoming you to the 52nd annual Southern Gathering of the Faithful, March 22-25 in Altamonte Springs Florida. Details and registration on the GOF-South Website:
gofsouth.com

Or contact us
gofsouth2018@aol.com

See you in March,

Lonnie Cook
TF7211
Chairman GOF-South Mk LII

GOF-South Mk LII
"MGs and friends forever"
March 22-25, 2018
Altamonte Springs, FL

 

Tampa Bay British Car Club and Friends:

We are looking to help a small local charity. Our 50 / 50 drawing donations have been going to different organization every 6 month. And we are asking for your help to find a small local charity. In the past we have donated to Pet Pal, Horses for Handicapped and Second Chance Rescue. If you know of a good local charity please contact me at president@tampabaybritishcarclub.org

At this date the Club has 117 membership renewals and I expect several more in the mail this week. I have spoken with The Classic Motorsports Magazine and they have given me a few more days (They Must have the list by Monday to guarantee delivery of the next issue) and I can accept Dues Payments at this Sunday’s Burger Quest. This is the last chance to have the magazine included in your Club dues. Paymentsmadeafter this weekend will NOT include the Classic Motorsports Magazine as a part of your membership.

Have you made any Changes to you Address, Email or Phone Numbers? Please contact the Membership Secretary Alec Knight at membership@tampabaybritishcarclub.org .We need your correct contact information.


Attention Non Club Members:
A large number of Non-members are currently on the Club’s email list. This number has grown to an unmanageable number and it has become a challenge to send these emails. As of March 1[SUP]st[/SUP], ONLY Tampa Bay British Car Club Members will be receiving the emails. The non-members are welcome to join the Club. Pay your dues this Sunday’s Burger Quest at The Chattaway Restaurant, 358 22 Ave S, St Petersburg, and a subscription to the Classic Motorsports magazine will be included in your membership, Starts at 1:00 PM.

Do you have a favorite back road cruise to an interesting place or restaurant, have you though about hosting a drive? Many Club members would like to get out and join you. Contact Phil at president@tampabaybritishcarclub.org and I’ll give you help in getting it organized.

 

Updates about GOF-South Mk LII.
It's only 40 days away and the excitement is building.
Please note: The host hotel, Hilton Altamonte Springs, has sold out of rooms. Our overflow hotel is right next door and is a walk or very short drive with not traffic to all events.

Extended Stay America Hotel Orlando
302 Northlake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 332-9300
Lower rate may be available through on-line discount hotel sites. Check them and check the direct line for the hotel.

The last day to mail your order for GOF tee shirts and MG caps is February 19. Details are on the registration form. I have attached the form.

If you don't mind, will you please send me your address and phone number(s) so that I can send relevant information?

Hope to see you next month,

Lonnie Cook
TF7211
Chairman, GOF-South Mk LII

GOF-South Mk LII
"MGs and friends forever"
March 22-25, 2018
Altamonte Springs, FL
www.gofsouth.com

 

I'm sending this GOF update via my personal email to insure that you receive it.

Hello again MG enthusiasts,


> Overflow hotel --
Registered attendance for GOF-South is outstanding. The Hilton hotel sold out of the GOF rooms that were announced in my last update. But don't worry, our overflow hotel is right next door. A walk or very short drive with no traffic to all GOF events.

Extended Stay America Hotel Orlando
302 Northlake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 332-9300
Check rates on-line hotel sites and on the Extended Stay direct line.

Other hotels are nearby. Don't miss this GOF.

Embassy Suites
225 Shorecrest Dr.
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 834-2400
Short drive, moderate traffic

Ramada Altamonte Springs
150 Douglas Ave
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
(407) 862-8200
Short drive, heavy traffic

> Revised Thursday driving tour. 2:30PM --
We received an invitation to a private tour of over 60 concours quality collector cars, mostly European, in a totally unique setting. I couldn't pass up this opportunity. So we will drive to the collection instead of to British car shops on the Events Schedule on the GOF website. The drive will depart from the Hilton around 2:30PM Thursday afternoon

The "Evening With the Masters" at the Hilton follows the driving tour. Join in this two-hour open forum of MG Q&A and advice from world renowned MG experts.

> Register soon --
Next Monday, February 19, is the last day to order GOF Tee shirts and MG caps.

Friday, March 2 is the last day to submit your registration form to be able to pick up your printed credentials at GOF. If you register later, you will be in a long line to create your credentials and possibly miss some events. You must wear your GOF name badge to enter all events.

The GOF registration form is on the GOF-South website...
www [dot] gofsouth [dot] com

My personal thanks to all of you for the enthusiasm that you have shown toward GOF-South and also to the members of the Classic MG Club who have worked for over two years to make this GOF one to remember.

Hope to see you next month at the 52nd annual "Southern Gathering of the Faithful."

Lonnie Cook
TF7211
Chairman GOF-South Mk LII

 

Some historic photos of GOF South:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTHxyFV5zxg

 

Tampa Bay British Car Club and Friends:

WOW, the Burger Quest at The Chattaway was one of the largest we have ever had, we counted 49 club members and a large number of classic British Cars in the parking lot. The food was good, the weather was warm and the company was great.

In the past we have changed charities after each Club picnic, I now propose that we stay with the next charity for a full year. I have received the names of a few small local charities. And at this month’s club meeting we will be voting on which charity to choose to receive the proceeds of the 50 / 50 drawings. Any members attending the meeting can propose another charity. The charities under consideration are:
Another Puerto Rico Hurricane project
Oldsmar Cares
St. Petersburg Free Clinic’s abused women program
Foundation for Sustainable Families
Charge Syndrome
And if anyone familiar with these charities please come to the meeting and tell us about it.

At this time the Club has 130 membership renewals and I sent the list to the Classic Motorsports Magazine. The May issue is at the printer and should arrive at you homes in mid March. Any renewals or new members after today’s date will NOT receive the magazine,

Attention Non Club Members:
A large number of Non-members are currently on the Club’s email list. This number has grown to an unmanageable number and it has become a challenge to send these emails. As of March 1[SUP]st[/SUP], ONLY Tampa Bay British Car Club Members will be receiving the emails. The non-members are welcome to rejoin the Club. I will be sending all non-members an email before the emails are stopped. The Tampa Bay British Car Club events will be listed on the Club’s web site, non-members are still welcome to join us at any event.

Do you have a favorite back road cruise to an interesting place or restaurant, have you though about hosting a drive? Many Club members would like to get out and join you. Contact Phil at president@tampabaybritishcarclub.organd I’ll give you help in getting it organized.

There are several local British Car Events and some local car shows in the next few weeks. Clean and polish your car and take it our to a show and remind everyone that Classic Cars Are More Than Hot Rods, Muscle Cars and Old Chevy’s.

February 17 - Tour to the Ballyhoo restaurant in Tampa for lunch, hosted by Ted & Marilyn Badger - meet in the Gandy Dog Track Parking lot at 10:30 A.M and depart at 11:00. The drive is about one hour long. RSVP to Ted Badger at: (727) 465-6448 or marited@verizon.net.

February 18 – Crusin’ at The Capital Classic Car Show from 12 - 5pm. Reminisce over your favorite classic cars on display while enjoying an afternoon of free live music by Reverend Barry and the Funk. Specialty food vendors will have food and beverages available for sale. This free event will take place on the 300-400 blocks of Cleveland Street and Downtown Clearwater Waterfront in the downtown district of Clearwater. All ages are welcome. https://www.rutheckerdhall.com/event/cruisin-capitol Fiona, Ranger and I are planning to attend.

February 22 – Tampa Bay British Car Club’s Monthly Meeting. At the Paradise Restaurant, 443 Main Street, Safety Harbor. The meetings start at 7:00 PM and most people come early for dinner (about 6:00 PM) and conversations. Drive your British car.

March 3 - Gulf Coast Historical Museum Festival and Car Show, 10th Ave, Pass-a-Grill, St Pete Beach– 9:00AM to 2:00PM, entry fee is a $15.00 per car donation to the Museum - Breakfast on your own or with others at 9:00 AM - please RSVP to
John & Margaret Lester – 813-831-4869 or Ladylester@verizon.net

March 4 – B. I. G. Car Show in Cape Coral at Jaycee Park. Dennis-mckinley@comcast.net


March 10 – Tampa Bay British Car Club’s Breakfast Quest 9:00 AMat the Draught Haus, 600 Main Street, Dunedin, 34699. Hosted by Barrie & Lorraine Carson

March 11 - St Pete Grand Prix

March 17 – 8[SUP]th[/SUP] Annual Show & Shine Under The Oaks, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 705 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin, FL. Registration is FREE. 10 AM to 2:30 PM

 

Tampa Bay British Car Club and Friends:


Sunday February 18 was the Crusin’ at The Capital Classic Car Show, it was a large show with a couple hundred cars. Several Club members were in attendance and several thousand spectators. It is one of the nicest shows in the area.



To everyone who participated in Drive Your Triumph Day, in celebration of Sir John Black's birthday, February 10. The photos are on the Drive Your Triumph Day Website: https://driveyourtriumphday.shutterfly.com

Today is the TBBCC monthly meeting at the Paradise Restaurant in downtown Safety Harbor. Please join us for dinner, conversation and a good time.

Many Club Members have Classic Cars that are NOT British (We all can’t all be perfect) and it has been proposed that the Tampa Bay British Car Club members with those “other” Classic cars have a get together. Gather at a car show? Lets discuss it at the Club meeting.


In the past we have changed charities after each Club picnic, I now propose that we stay with the next charity for a full year. I have received the names of a few charities. And at this month’s club meeting we will be voting on which charity to choose to receive the proceeds of the 50 / 50 drawings. Any members attending the meeting can propose another charity. The charities under consideration are:
Another Puerto Rico Hurricane project
Oldsmar Cares

St. Petersburg Free Clinic’s abused women program

Foundation for Sustainable Families
Charge Syndrome
And if anyone familiar with these charities please come to the meeting and tell us about it.

At this time the Club has 130 membership renewals and I sent the list to the Classic Motorsports Magazine. The May issue is at the printer and should arrive at you homes in mid March. Any renewals or new members after today’s date will NOT receive the magazine

Attention Non Club Members:

A large number of Non-members are currently on the Club’s email list. This number has grown to an unmanageable number and it has become a challenge to send these emails. As of March 1[SUP]st[/SUP], ONLY Tampa Bay British Car Club Members will be receiving the emails. The non-members are welcome to rejoin the Club. I will be sending all non-members an email before the emails are stopped. The Tampa Bay British Car Club events will be listed on the Club’s web site; non-members are still welcome to join us at any event.

 

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[h=2]What is a Sports Car[/h] Cars that drive on public roads, whose engineering requirements emphasize handling above passenger space and comfort,
are called sports cars. The term sports car has been defined as "an open, low-built, fast motor car".
The term describes a class of automobile with two seats, two doors, precise handling, brisk acceleration, and sharp braking;
trading practical considerations such as passenger space, comfort, and cargo capacity for driving enjoyment.

 

 

This is Robert Infanzon, the newly elected president of the Tampa Bay British Car Club.If your full name is Bob Vail, you are not included in the members list Phil handed me. I will be glad to add your information to it. Let me know if this is your full name.

This is the last email I sent the membership this afternoon:



Hello everyone!

I hope everyone has had the chance to spend time with loved ones and friends throughout this Holiday Season.



As promised, here are the details of the First President’s Drive for Tuesday, 1st of January 2019. The driver’s meeting will begin at 10:00AM at the parking lot of the Madeira Beach McDonalds located at 650 150th Ave, Madeira Beach, FL, next to Publix.

The drive will take us parallel to the beaches heading North towards Tarpon Springs.

Lunch will be at “Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill” located at 937 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 727-934-4047 Web site: https://www.rustybellies.com/

We plan to arrive between 1 – 1 ½ hrs. after departing the McDonalds. So far we have 56 people RSVPd with 26 cars.

The restaurant is expecting the last head count by tomorrow, Saturday December 29th at noon. If you plan to join us for the drive, or show-up at the restaurant, and you have not done so already, you must RSVP to my club’s email in my signature below, before tomorrow at noon.

Hope to see you all there and wish everyone a Happy New Year in person!



Let the fun continue,



Robert T. Infanzon

President Tampa Bay British Car Club

tbbccpres@gmail.com

813-716-4692