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Toronto Triumph
Club members seriously injured in crash
This story is a reminder to all to
keep safe this driving season and watch out for "the other guy"!
"...A 67-year-old man remains in critical condition after his vintage
Triumph was struck by a tractor-trailer..." Details
here
Local enthusiast's warehouse burglarized and
vandalized
This sad news was brought to our attention by fellow club
member Bob Leinen. Lee Jacobsen, a local British car enthusiast, had his
Detroit garage/warehouse broken into this past October, and countless
rare and precious items were stolen, vandalized or destroyed. The story
is heartbreaking, disturbing and tremendously infuriating. "...Items
taken include, 1970 MGB roadster, tartan red, VIN GHN5UA195022G,...
radiators and shells from TC, TD, 37MGSA (mint shell not restored),
38MGSA (concours shell), radiators from MGA, TR3-B, 52 JAG all via
crowbar and tools, the TF radiator & shell they could not get but
destroyed in process. Spare tire knockoffs were taken from the TC and
TD. The most valuable parts were taken from the prewar SAs, all
parts restored but in boxes..."
The full account, with pictures, can be read
here.pdf
Of course, if anyone can help in any way, Lee can be reached at
the number given near the end of the document.
MG vs Squeegee
"...I
just got mauled by some stupid squeegee guy," exclaimed the
motorist...He said a panhandler jumped into his vintage MG Midget and
attacked him after he asked that the squeegee not be used on the car
..."
Read more
here
MG and
Austin-Healy Ride Again
"...Great news for lovers of classic sports cars as
two iconic brands rise from the ashes...."
Read more
here
MGs set to roll
out at Longbridge
"... Three new MG TF sports
models are expected to drive off the recommissioned production lines at
the opening ceremony..." Read more
here
The
first Chinese-built MGs roll off the production line
"...The cars have not changed much, right down to the Union flag, which
is still displayed proudly on their bodywork..." Read more
here
According to Nanging,
MG now stands for "Modern Gentleman"!
Yes, Cecil Kimber is likely spinning in his grave but Nanging has
reportedly redefined the MG initials... " Jan. 11, 2007 ... MG's new
Chinese owner has decided to change the meaning of the famous initials
to help promote the brand in its new home market...."
Read more
here
TVR
to move production out of Britain
TVR to become the latest ex-pat lbc. " Oct. 19, 2006...Sports car
company TVR is to cease production in the UK, with the loss of 250 jobs
at its factory in Blackpool..." Read more
here
MG TF to be built in Oklahama
If the plans hold, MG enthusiasts in North America may finally be able
to purchase the next generation of MG roadster: the MG-TF coupe...Here
are links to some of the news sources
BBC news "...MG Rover's new owner,
Nanjing Automobile, has said it plans to build a new assembly plant in
Oklahoma..."
Business Week
"...In formalizing an
announcement the company made earlier Wednesday, Hale told an Oklahoma
City news conference that the strength of the MG brand name will help
sell the sporty vehicle...'Owners clubs and enthusiasts are all about
the brand,' he said. 'They are all about driving an MG.'..."
In praise of old British cars!
March 2006..."If war
returns to northern Sri Lanka, garage owner Raja Durai says it might be
too much for the new Japanese-built cars he repairs. He'd rather trust
veteran British cars half a century old.Morris Minors, Morris Oxfords
and Austin Cambridges -- almost rare now in Britain -- still drive past
bombed-out buildings and mined lagoons, sharing the roads with white aid
agency four-wheel drives and Sri Lankan army patrols..." Read more
here.
Changes to Ontario's Drive Clean Program
Ontario residents please note that the recently announced changes do
not affect our little British cars, which are considered historic
vehicles under the Ontario "Highway Traffic Act", thus exempt from
emissions testing. Many thanks to club member and MPP, Bruce Crozier,
for providing us with the reassuring details. Here are links to the
relevant documents:
Press Release and Backgrounder
note "historical" vehicle exemption in section 2
Drive Clean Program main page
Highway Traffic Act and more
specifically, the
Historic Vehicle definition
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