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MAY 2013Vol. XII No.3

JUNE ISSUESUBMISSIONS AND

EVENT UPDATES DUE BY MAY 5

I n t e r M a r q u e M o n t h l y , M a y 2 0 1 3 P A G E 2

Arrowhead Sports Car Clubwww.arrowheadscc.org

Auto Italia Minnesotawww.meetup.com/auto-italia-Minnesota/

Austin-Healey Club of Manitobawww.ahcm.ca

British Iron Society of Greater Fargo www.BritishIronSociety.com

Citroën Car Club of MNwww.citroenmn.com

Delorean Owners Association,Minnesotawww.deloreanowners.org

Fahr North: Porsche 356 GroupEric Erickson 952-426-5024

Ferrari Club of America,Central States Regionhttp://www.fcacentralstates.org/

Foreign Fordshocapri [at] yahoo [dot] com

Glacier Lakes Quattro Clubwww.glacierlakesqclub.org

InterMarque [email protected]

Jaguar Club of Minnesotawww.jaguarminnesota.org

Lotus [email protected]

LOON (Lotus Owners Oftha North)[email protected]

Mercedes Benz Club Twin Cities Sectionwww.mbca-tc.org

Metropolitans from Minnesotawww.metropolitansfromminnesota.com

Miata Club of Minnesotawww.miataclubmn.com

Midwest Sunbeamwww.sunbeamalpine.org

Minnes02 (BMW 2002)[email protected]

Minnesota Austin-Healey Clubwww.mnhealey.com

Minnesota Autosports Clubwww.mnautox.com

Minnesota Land Rover Clubmnlandrovers.org

Minnesota MG Grouphttp://www.MN-MGGroup.org

Minnesota MG T Registerwww.mnmgtr.org

Minnesota United Minis (MUM)www.minnesotaunitedminis.com

Minnesota [email protected]

Minnesota Rolls Royce andBentley [email protected]

Minnesota SAAB Clubwww.mnsaabclub.org

Minnesota Triumphswww.mntriumphs.org

Nord Stern Porsche Clubwww.nordstern.org

North Coast Borgward [email protected]

North Star BMW Car Clubwww.northstarbmw.org

North Star British Iron (cycles)[email protected]

Pagoda Club of Minnesota 651-452-2807

The Regulars Twin Cities VintageScooter Clubwww.minnescoota.com

Thunder Bay Vintage Sports Car Club tbvscc.ca

Triumph Drivers of Manitobawww.britishcar.ca

Stella del Nord Alfa RomeoOwners [email protected]

Twin Cities VW Clubwww.twincitiesvwclub.com

Vintage Sports Car Racingwww.vscr.org

Volvo Sports America Minnesota Chapter David Olson, [email protected]

Wheels of Italywheelsofitaly.com

ZOOM (Z Owners Of Minnesota)zcarchat.com • Jonathan Grothe:[email protected]

VINTAGE FOREIGN MARQUE CLUBSOF THE UPPER MIDWEST

Updates for web sites, email addresses,phone numbers, and meeting times and

places (see calendar) are most appreciated.

Clubs listed in red are members of the

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MAY 2013VOLUME XII, ISSUE 3

Copyright 2013

Managing EditorANDY LINDBERGProduction EditorBRIAN CORNELL

Content ContributorsJOHN ENGSTROM, TERRYJACOBS, JOE ALEXANDER,

FRANK HOWARD, RICHSTADTHER, HEIDI BAUSCH

Photo ContributorsTERRY JACOBS, RICH STADTHER,BRIAN CORNELL

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ON THE COVER: Come on, come allin a Vintage Foreign vehicle,motorcycle, or scooter to theInterMarque Spring Kick-Off inOsseo, MN! Here’s hoping spring willbe springing soon!

SEE CALENDAR FOR DETAILS

InterMarque! VintageForeign Motorcars of the Upper Midwestis on Facebook.

Join the group and feel freeto add to this site withpictures, stories, andannouncements about localVintage Foreign motorcarsand events.

SundayPicnics

Below is a link to a British manufacturing promotional video from 1965featuring a bevy of mid-sixties footage with the perfect 60s announceraccompaniment! Mini and Rolls Royce factory footage with the bonus of aproper Motor Show that features a great look at the era... a few of the featureshere include a Rover 2000, Austin 1800, MGB Grand Tourer, Jensen CV-8,Triumph 1300, which the announcer boasts “everything provided for REALLYcomfortable driving” as well a Lotus Elan “for the absolutely top-class driver.” www.britishpathe.com/video/exports-booming/query/Lotus+Factory

INTERMARQUE DIVERSION-OF-THE-MONTHCourtesy of Frank Howard

JUNE 30JULY 28AUG. 25SEPT. 29


First of all I would like to complement all of last year’sshow participants for how they handled themselvesduring the show plus those who picked up after the show.The city was clean enough at the end so that it did notlook like anyone even had a show there. You guys shouldbe proud of yourselves.

Again this year we will be holding the car show in Osseo,MN on Saturday, May 11. Placement begins at 9 and theshow at 10. Featured club cars are encouraged to arriveprior to 8:30 to avoid the rush. See more on that below.We have a lot of irons in the fire working with the city ofOsseo and organizing volunteers to run the show.

The show this year will be pretty much the same as lastyear with the following changes, there will be a Craft Fairin the park while the show is going on plus the OsseoBusiness Association will also have to a spot on the southside of 5th street along the park to display theirinformation. On 4th street, there will be a vendor wagonalong the curb. Other than that, the place is ours.

ALSO… There will be construction going onduring the show on 93rd Avenue at 169. It isadvisable to enter from the south or north off of 169, then

follow County Road 81. We plan on putting signs out tohelp you find your way in. A map is available on the nextpage and for download at InterMarque.org.

The entrance to the show will be off of 5th Street N.W. donot attempt to enter the show area from any other streetas the others will be barricaded.

PARKING UPDATE: At the last InterMarque Councilmeeting we spent quite a bit of time discussing parking.The decision was made to revise the parking. Since theparking in front of the City Hall and around the park isconsidered the prime area, this year all participating clubswill get THREE SPOTS to park around the park and alongCentral avenue. Club members other than the threepicked for around/near the park will park on a first come,first served basis throughout the show area. This will give

each club a manageable zone to show their best cars andencourage interest in their clubs, perhaps throughrecruiting new members. The first come first parked carswill give the visitors more of a variety of cars to look at.The clubs themselves will be expected to supply parkingadvisors for their zones. So each club should pick twopeople who will be responsible to know which cars to putin those zones. They should be at the show by 8AM asmost cars start to come in shortly after that. The club feewill remain the same as last year per participating club andthis will guarantee you a club zone.

Fiat has declined to participate this year but said to contactthem next year as they feel that they will have newproduct to display (to me, that translates into ALFA). Intheir place though, MINI will participate. So, I guess wecome out even on that.

We still are encouraging new clubs to join us for theevent, so if you have contacts for clubs who have notparticipated in the past. Pass the word along to them.

To reserve a zone, please send your $100 donation (madeout to InterMarque) to Dave Lindemann. Please email meif you don’t have the address.

We are also working hard at getting a separate lot formodern classics i.e. cars less then 20 years old. Whichwould be the lot on 4th across from the Fire Station andbehind the bar. Information about this or any otherchanges will be posted on the Web Site and the FacebookSite.

If you wish to volunteer, please let me know as we willneed workers for set up, parking, registration and barrierset up and tear down.

So get your wax ready, finish up your projects and hopefor some warm weather! I’m just hoping for good weathersince I’m not even be close to done with my project.

If you need other information feel free to contact me [email protected]

InterMarque Spring Kick-Off Status Report by John Engstrom, Spring Kick-Off Event Chair


OSSEO, MN

Entrance, Registration,& Food Donation Drop


In 2013 there will be many car marque anniversaries. One

celebration that should not go unnoticed is that of the Jaguar XK.

Debuted at the annual Earls Court Auto Show in October 1948,

the XK was destined to take the fledgling post-war Jaguar Cars

Ltd. into a wholly new dimension. Possibly saving the company

from financial difficulties and on to flourish in the 1950s.

THE HORSE BEFORE THE CART

“The power came from a piece of alloy as beautiful as the car it was of power,designed during midnight fire watching sessions in a grim wartime factory! Thefour fire-watchers, William Lyons, Bill Heynes, Claude Bailly and WalterHassen, drew up the XK engine in a tiny office in Coventry before creeping offto their camp beds. And when the Second World War was over, they set aboutbuilding a car fit to take their wonderful new engine. First it was to be amagnificent saloon like the pre-war designs being produced as a mater ofcontingency straight after the war. But that saloon car was too long in comingand William Lyons, the stylist with a touch of the showman, decided to build afew sports cars to emphasize how good the engine was. This sports car featuredmost of the good things the famous four had dreamed up: the lines of Lyons, theengine of Baily and Heynes, Haynes’s super new suspension, the dedicateddevelopment of Hassen and the chassis work of a fifth man, Bob Knight. It isonly fair to point out that there was also a sixth man, the freelance gas flowexpert, Harry Westlake. Westlake perfected the cylinder head and extractedmore and more power as time went into the 1950s.

The brave new machine was christened the XK120 at its unveiling. The 120stood for 120 MPH, and although it certainly looked as though it could reachthat magic speed, some people were skeptical.” 1

The XK engine was 3,442cc; 83 mm bore by 106 mm stroke in line 6 cylinder. It wasunique as it was the first production car to use the sophisticated twin overhead

ABOVE: Dick Matthews’ 1954 XK 120 Competition Roadster

The Jaguar XK120 is a sight to behold from any angle. Notice the styling

updates on its successor... the XK140below.

PHOTOS ON THIS PAGE BY BRIAN CORNELL

ON YOUR MARQUE

Jaguar XK 65thAnniversary!By Terry Jacobs

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camshaft in a cylinder head with hemispherical combustionchambers. In May of 1949, Soapy Sutton took his XK 120 toJabbeke motor speed way and hit 132.6 MPH thusdisquieting the skeptics forever. The XK body (120, 140 &150) production run totaled more than 30,357 before it gaveway to another sensation the XKE.

XK120 (1948-1954)

Introduced in 1948 at the Earl’s Court British MotorcarShow, the XK concept car was hurriedly prepared for theshow to showcase the 3,442cc 6-cylinder twin carburetorengine designed for a new MK VII saloon model yetunannounced. The engine was fitted to a shortened versionof a new chassis with independent front suspension, alsodestined for the new saloon. But the new chassis was clothedin an all aluminum stylish sports car body, not too dissimilarlooking to the pre-war BMW 328 Mille Miglia design.

The XK120, now named, was so well received that Jaguardecided to build the car to meet demand but, for the first twoyears, only 240 were produced, hand-crafted with thealuminum bodywork. Jaguar's highly successful twinoverhead camshaft six-cylinder engine was mated to a four-speed manual transmission, then producing 160bhp with aconventional live rear axle, leaf springs and drum brakes.Initially available as a two-seater roadster, internally theXK120 was well equipped and comfortable. The XK120achieved instant recognition and its reputation grew withentry into races and rallies along with specially orchestratedhigh-speed runs.

With incredible overseas and domestic sales success, the XKline was regularly updated to maintain its expanding marketposition, initially in 1950 as production was increased byutilizing a new steel body and then in 1951 a second variant,the XK120 fixed head coupe was introduced. The fixed headcoupe offered the sporting motorist even greater comfort andrefinement with rarely seen luxurious in a sports car like glasswind up side windows, external door locks, a mohair headlining and a polished walnut dashboard.

Nearing the end of production in 1953, the XK120 drop headcoupe was introduced offering greater luxury andconvenience to the roadster. With a well-designed hood thatcould be lowered and raised in seconds from the driver's seat,this model also featured the external door locks; wind upwindows and walnut trim as the fixed head.

XK140 (1954-1956)

In 1954 the XK120 was replaced by the XK140 offering manyimprovements over the earlier models and still available in allthree-body styles. The XK140 was the XK model that wasproduced for the shortest period of time. Although followingthe basic styling of the XK120, the XK140 was instantlyrecognizable by more substantial chromed bumpers front andrear, the heavy cast radiator grille and, on the fixed head, thelarger side window area. Internally both the FHC and DHCbenefited from occasional rear seating. Overdrive became anoption on the manual transmission cars and automatictransmission became available as well. Another improvementwas the fitment of a rack and pinion steering system to allXK140 models.

Celebrity has its perks when it comes to what you park! L-R: Steve McQueen takes a break on-set to give his 1957 XKSSsome attention. Clint Eastwood takes a look under the bonnet of his 1958 XK150 and Clark Gable is all smiles in his 1949

XK120... the first left hand drive XK120 produced by Jaguar! Click on the links below for more information.

CREDIT: http://tinyurl.com/jagxk1 CREDIT: http://tinyurl.com/jagxk2 CREDIT: http://tinyurl.com/jagxk3

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There was further model proliferation in that each of thethree body styles were offered in three versions: (1) thestandard car; (2) the M version with dual exhaust, wire wheelsand fog lamps; and (3) the MC, which received all the Mequipment as well as the cylinder head from the competitionC-Type. The top of the line MC (known in the UK as SE)was rated at 210bhp.

XK150 (1957-1961)

Initially only available as a fixed head coupe or drop headcoupe, these models were again instantly recognizable byexternal styling changes. A wider bonnet and radiator grille,a curved one-piece windscreen and substantially remodeledbody sides with a flattened swage line gave the XK150 a morecontemporary look though underneath the car used the samebasic chassis and suspension arrangement. The XK150 wasthe first production Jaguar to be fitted with disc brakes.

A year later (1958) the roadster version was announced witha longer rear deck area than the previous XK roadsters. Forthe first time this roadster featured wind up glass sidewindows. Internally, all the XK150s featured revised seatingand dashboard arrangements without any woodwork.

The standard engine was rated at 190bhp, but a 210bhp SEversion was also offered. More power soon followed with the‘S’ version of the 3.4-liter engine, which breathed throughtriple SU carburetors to generate 250bhp. As before, the fourspeed manual transmission was offered with overdrive and athree-speed Borg Warner automatic was optional.

Later in 1958, Jaguar added a lighter roadster version to theline-up. Available in both standard and ‘S’ versions, it had asleeker appearance but still offered roll-up windows. For1959, the big news was a 3.8-liter version of the famous XKengine. Rated at 220 in standard guise and 265bph for the Sversion, the big cat was even more seriously quick.

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SOURCES:1The Jaguar XK, Chris Harvey; Wikipedia;Jaguar Sports Cars, Paul Skilleter; Jaguar inDetail, A.D. Clausager

JAGUAR NOMENCLATURE:OTS: Open Two Seater (aka roadster)FHC: Fixed Head CoupeDHC: Drop Head Coupe (aka convertible)

XK ERA RACING, RALLYING AND RECORD-BREAKING HISTORY

The performance was no flash in the pan. The Jaguarmanagement team knew they if they could perform on theworld road race tracks; they would have a leg up in theshowrooms around the world. Additionally managementknew the racing team could be the product development armfor Jaguar and indeed they were correct. The following arethe most notable triumphs of the Jaguar racing teams and theirprivateers in their glory years:

1949 SILVERSTONE CAR RACE1st and 2nd place, XK120 production car.

1949 LEMANS, 24 HOUR RACE3rd place, XK120 production car

1950 LEMANS, 24 HOUR RACE12th and, 15th place, XK120 production car

1951 LEMANS, 24 HOUR RACE1st and, 11th place, C-Type car, Sterling Moss has fastest lap.

1953 LEMANS, 24 HOUR RACE1st, 2nd, 4th, 9th place, C-Type car, Disk brakes used

1954 LEMANS, 24 HOUR RACE2nd place, D-Type car; 4th place, C-Type car

1955 LEMANS, 24 HOUR RACE1st and 3rd place, D-Type car, Hawthorne has the fastest lap.

1956 LEMANS, 24 HOUR RACE1st, 4th and 6th place, D-Type car, Flockhart has fastest lap.

1957 LEMANS, 24 HOUR RACE1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th place, D-Type car

XK Production ceased in 1961 to make way for the new XKE.

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Every spring we get our cars out of storage and dream/planvarious adventures to have with our sports car. MostInterMarque readers go on tours, some drive in time, speed anddistance rallies and some terrorize parking lots in an autocross.How about this year driving around the BrainerdInternational Raceway?

On May 25 & 26 Vintage Sports Car Racing and SCCA inviteInterMarque readers to come to the race track and take the samedrive as the racecars. BIR is presenting a weekend of NASCARracing, SCCA racing, Vintage racing and drag racing. VSCRPresident Jim Green is organizing lunch time touring of therace track.

During the lunch break race spectator participants will removeall loose items from their car interior, have all passengersproperly seat belted, sign a waiver and drive the track at a briskbut controlled pace. There will be an entrant fee of $40 with

proceeds going to a charity. Details like time, cost and where tomeet will be listed on the VSCR web site: www.vscr.org.Course description of BIR is at: http://tinyurl.com/imbir2013

This will be the perfect opportunity to brag about your lap timeat the Brainerd International Raceway!

Click to see the Isseta in action at Blackhawk Farms Racetrack:www.flickr.com/photos/27443707@N04/8638929870/in/photostream

InterMarque Readers… START YOUR ENGINES!Here’s your chance to drive a REAL racetrack!By Rich Stadther

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I n t e r M a r q u e M o n t h l y , M a y 2 0 1 3 P A G E 1 0

The inaugural 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance will be agathering of rare and impeccably preserved automobilesdisplayed along the shores of Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior,Minn. on Sunday, June 2, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

French for “Competition of Elegance,” the Concoursd’Elegance will showcase automobiles selected from a field ofapplicants for their authenticity, beauty and style. From the pre-1923 Brass Era to pre-1974 Foreign Cars; Treasured AmericanClassics from the 20s, 30s and 40s to American Production carsfrom the 50s, 60s and early 70s; nearly 100 collectible autos willgrace the Excelsior Commons.

A sampling of the classic beauties to be on display include a 1909Ford Model T, a 1913 Hudson, a 1924 Packard, a 1925 Bentley, a1931 Marmon V16 (from Long Beach, Calif.), a 1937 Cord, a

1942 Chevrolet Truck, a 1954 Jaguar, a 1956 Dodge La Femme,a 1967 Alfa Romeo, a 1970 Volvo, and many more.

In addition viewing one-of-a-kind, rarely seen automobiles andmeeting their owners, guests will have an opportunity to enjoydelicious local cuisine, wine and beer, and classicalentertainment.

“I ve participated in Concours events across the country. Iwanted to bring one home and share the true Minnesota lake-side experience with automotive owners from around thenation,” says Randy Guyer, Chairman of the event. “The10,000 Lakes Concours will reflect a true „Minnesotaexperience, namely, relaxing lakeside on a summer afternoon.”

The event will benefit the Courage Center Foundation, aMinnesota-based charitable organization supportingrehabilitation programs and resources.

Supporters of this celebration of automobiles include: BMW ofMinnetonka, JB Hudson Jewelers, Coldwell Banker Burnet,Classical MPR, Minnesota Monthly, Total Luxury Limousine,Jake O Connor s Public House, Minnesota Historical Society,Arts ink and other area businesses.

For more information, visit www.10000lakesconcours.com.

CLASSES

Brass Era pre-1923

Treasured American Classics1924-19291930-19341935-19391940-1949

American Production1950-19541955-19591960-19641965-1971

Factory High Performance pre-1971

Foreign Cars pre-1974

Featured Classes• Popular Collectibles• Mini & Micro cars• Motorcycles• American Sports cars

INAUGURAL 10,000 LAKES CONCOURS D’ELEGANCEBy Heidi Bausch


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The 11th running of the Kastner Cup race series will be held atRoad America September 6-8. The sanctioning body is VSCDAand it is the Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival.Look for pending details on a special weekendpackage for all Intermarque Enthusiasts.

Triumphs planning to enter The Kastner Cupinclude the Peter Brock/Kas Kastnerdesigned Triumph TR250K, SCCA NationalChampionship Cars, Triumph Specials, aGroup 44 supported TR8, and much more.Special guests include past SCCA Champions,a Triumph Factory Driver from the 50s,Notable visitors from the UK and Germanywill also be in attendance. The Triumph StagAKA as "uncle jack' will be prominent in theweekend Vintage Festival.

Car shows, dinners, Old Course Re-entactment, Track Touring, live music, will be

some of the activities during the weekend. The Osthoff is theHost Hotel (osthoff.org), Road America is the venue

(roadamerica.com), VSCDA is thesanctioning body (vscda.org) and TheKastner Cup is presented by the “Friends ofTriumph” (fot-racing.com)

Everyone is invited to visit our TriumphPaddock and Hospitality Area. Kas will be onhand for book, DVD, and poster signings.Kas’s books and the “California Air” DVDwill be available for sale. One VTR/FOTevent poster is available free to each VTR andFOT members and will be sold at a nominalcharge beyond that. The Kas Kastner DVDinterview by UK’s John Clancy Productions,known as “California Air”, will alsoavailable.

ANNOUNCING THE 11TH RUNNING OF THE KASTNER CUPBy Joe Alexander


Have something you want tosell? Looking for? Share?Listings run free for 3 months oruntil we hear otherwise. Emailyour description, photos andcontact info to:[email protected]

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Have something you want tosell? Looking for? Share?Listings run free for 3 monthsor until we hear otherwise.Email your description, photosand contact info to:[email protected] BOARD

FOR SALE: 1996 CORVETTECONVERTIBLEDescription--Power Locks, PowerSeats, Power Steering, PowerWindows, Tilt /Telescopic , ABS, AC, AirBags, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, AM/FMStereo, Automatic Trans, Cassette, CDPlayer, Cruise Control, Leather Interior,Power Brakes. It has 46,627 miles andis in perfect condition. The asking priceis $15,000. but is negotiable. ContactLloyd Shields, 612-724-6506,[email protected]

WANTED TO BUY1275cc "A Plus" engineblock for Sprite/Midget.Call Tom at 612-237-1883 if I can take oneoff your hands.

TWO PROJECT CARS FOR SALE: TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 6 AND A TR7SPIT 6: Includes Spit 6 frame, suspension, wheels, and drive train from a ʼ71 GT6. Everything is stock to myknowledge. No overdrive. Drive train and suspension are currently not mounted to the frame. The frame will neednew outriggers and new hard brake lines. The engine last ran in 2004, but ran well. The twin ZS carbs are notmounted to the engine. Tub is a rust free ʼ76 with a clean MN title. There is some surface rust in places, but itʼsvery minor. Frankly, itʼs the cleanest Spit tub Iʼve ever seen. There is a very shallow indentation in the right rearfender, from when I bumped it into my mostly yellow Spit while rolling it around. Should be a minor task to repair.The bonnet is from a ʼ72 GT6. It has some surface rust, and is slightly bent along the bottom of the fenders belowthe latches. It will need a little straightening prior to paint. Youʼd have a choice of GT6 or Spitfire doors – I haveboth. I also have the lower front valence pieces where the turn lamps mount. The trunk lid is from another car,and has a luggage rack. Itʼs not one Iʼve seen before. I have a windshield, fuel tank, steering column, ʼ71 GT6wiring harness, gauges, bumpers, soft top frame, exterior lights, steering rack, calipers, clutch slave, heater box,wiper system parts, grill, and seat frames. Iʼm not sure if I have the brake and clutch master cylinders. Things thatI know are missing are the transmission cover, wood dash, interior trim panels, seat covers and foam, carpet,parcel trays, and soft top. There are other things Iʼm forgetting, both included and missing, but this is what I canrecall at the moment. Iʼm asking $1000 for the whole thing.

The TR7 coupe was built in April ʼ75. The car is 95% complete, but the engine needs to be rebuilt. The enginehas been sitting outside for 30 years. I donʼt know if it can be salvaged. The body is very clean. The only rust isthe spare tire well, and a couple of spots on the boot lid. There is surface rust on the roof. The floors and rockersare solid. The interior is complete, but has suffered from sitting for 30 years. I got the car to save it from thecrusher. Given that these cars tended to rust quickly, it seemed a shame to “waste” a solid restoration candidate.It was simply too clean and complete to scrap. I took a bunch of pictures when I got the car, which I can email onrequest. $300 takes it. Both cars in stored just south of St. Peter MN. Contact Bill, 612-850-4072


Multi-Marque Breakfast EVERY* SATURDAY MORNING! 8:30 a.m., Square Peg Diner, 2021 East Hennepinin the Hennepin Square Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Everyone is invited! Special room for the auto-afflicted.Attendance on recent Saturdays has been twenty to thirty or more. Women are invited every Saturday but the secondSaturday of every month is Lady’s Day. All marques and nationalities invited. Info on and map to the Peg:http://www.squarepegdiner.com/ (*The Peg is sometimes closed on holiday weekends.)

East Ender’s Saturday Morning Breakfast A group of vintage foreign motoring enthusiasts have starteda semi-monthly East Ender’s Breakfast Group for those that want Breakfast a little later and not drive to Minneapolis.Join the East Ender’s on the 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAYS each month, 9:00 a.m. at: Sail Away Café, 1321 St. CroixTrail, Afton, MN. North of County Road 18 and St. Croix Trail.

O N G O I N G

ALL classified, calendar and event submissions are due by the 5th of the month PRIOR. (May issue due by May 5).

For a computer-savvy Twin Cities Car Club Event Calendar go to http://calendar.mnhealey.com/

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April 20-21 MAC NOVICE AUTOCROSS DRIVINGSCHOOL. MAC will again host a 2-day driving school forNOVICE (less than 1 season experience, no previousautocross school) autocrossers who want to learn moreabout the sport, how to get started, what to bring, how toprepare, how an event is conducted, how to get the mostfrom your driving experience, and more! Saturdayclassroom session at Dunwoody College of Technology,Minneapolis, MN. Sunday driving instruction at MidwayStadium, Saint Paul, MN. Cost: $50http://www.mnautox.com

April 27 Midwest Motor Sports Open House. 728 8th Ave.S., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. Info: www.sportscarguys.com

May 3-5: Super Popular Awesome Miata Rally We will betraveling southeast to the area made famous by fur traderZebulon Pike, who saw Native Americans playing a gamewith sticks and a rubber ball, naming the great Midwesterncity “La Crosse” WI. We will begin our journey inPrescott, WI (details later). This will be a fun tour ofwinding river roads and lots of Miata springtime fun! Wewill be staying at the LaCrosse Days Inn on Friday andSaturday night. For lunch on Friday, please bring yourown lunch with you for a picnic style outing. On Saturdaya drive or two will be planned, then a Saturday nightdinner is provided by the club. We also have a Sundaydrive towards ome and activity planned. The fee for thisevent is $60/per person. Registration Forms and checksshould be returned by Friday, April 5. Checks should bemade out to Miata Club of Minnesota. Questions?Contact: Dave or Deb Brinkman 612-369-3492,[email protected]

May 4: British Car & Motorcycle Display at the MinnesotaScottish Fair & Highland Games (See flyer) DakotaCounty Fair Grounds, 4008 220th Street West,Farmington, MN http://www.mnscottishfair.org/ Inreturn for displaying a British car or motorcycle, we willprovide two free passes per vehicle so the owners canenjoy an entire day of Scottish activities as well as beingpart of the British Car & Motorcycle Display. Pleasedistribute the flyer on page 23 to your membership so theywill have the information needed to attend and displaytheir vehicle if they choose.

May 5 Autofair, Brats, hotdogs, soft drinks, door prizes, andcars! Porsche, Audi, Mercedes. Hosted by MaplewoodImports, 2780 Maplewood Drive, 55109. [email protected]

May 11 InterMarque Spring Kick-Off, Osseo, MN. See flyerand article in this issue.

May 17-19 Road America, Spring Vintage Weekend,Sportscar Vintage Racing Association

May 18 Commemorative Airforce Spring Hangar Dance –Dance to the Roseville Big Band, tour the museum, seerestored WWII aircraft. Open to all Intermarque clubs.Preferred parking will be available for sports cars. $10admission (this is a fundraiser for the CommemorativeAirforce). Fleming Field, South St. Paul. DickLeighninger, host

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May 25–26 Brainerd International Raceway VSCR andSCCA's LOL will be racing Memorial Day weekend, alongwith NASCAR road racing, muscle car drag racing, andtrack touring. Don't race? VSCR and SCCA invite you todrive the race track during lunch break touring sessions onSaturday and Sunday. Details will be available atwww.vscr.org. Also see the BIR web site:www.brainerdraceway.com/2013-schedule/eventsbydate.html.

May 29–June 2 British Car Week National Meet.Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Some Triumphs are going.Can any MGs, Healeys, Jags, etc. make the trip?

June 2 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance, Excelsior,Minnesota. Historical and superbly-conditioned carsdisplayed along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. The eventwill benefit the Courage Center Foundation. Information:10000lakesconcours.com

June 6-9 Rendezvous: Brake at the Lake. Ruttger’s SugarLake Lodge, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. This year hostedby the Minnesota Austin-Healey Club.

June 8 Hangar Dance Commemorative Air Force, FlemingField, 310 Airport Road, So. St. Paul, MN, 55075 This is afund-raiser for the CAF, and a great way to see someWWII aircraft, people-watch, and dance. Prizes are givenfor period costume, civilian or military. Gates open at 6PM, Swing Dance lessons start at 7 PM, and the RosevilleSwing Band plays from 8 PM to Midnight. Separateparking will be available for British Cars. Cost is$15/Person. For more information go to www.cafmn.org.

June 15 Lake Pepin Great River Road Car Event. Carenthusiasts come help us celebrate the 75th Anniversary ofthe founding of The Great River Road this June 15th 2013by joining us in our first annual progressive car show. Foradditional information contact: Pat Ament,[email protected], 612-845-6000

June 23 Celebrate 356 Porsche Heritage.10:00AM – 1:00PM, Central Park, Rosevillle

June 29 Amery Airport Autocross/Speed Run. Amery,Wisconsin. Hosted by the Minnesota Austin-Healey Club.

June 30 InterMarque Picnic, Cherokee Park. The Junepicnic will be hosted by the Minnesota Triumph Club. Butit’s still pretty much a do-it-yourself affair, so bring yourown beverages, plates, silverware, lawn chairs, grills, and adish to pass if you want. If it rains, it's cancelled. Allmarques are welcome and encouraged to attend.

June 18-21 June 30 Road America, The HAWK withBrian Redman. One of the largest vintage racinggatherings in the United States. Over 50 classes of carsracing in several groups. The weekend will showcaseCAN-AM. Featured marque is Corvette.

July 12-13 Speed Reunion, “A Celebration of EuropeanMotoring” Arrowhead Resort, Alexandria, MN. Learnmore at: http://www.themotoringjournal.com/moto-gusto

July 26 InterMarque Drive In Night, Vali Hi Drive In,11260 Hudson Blvd. N., Lake Elmo, East 94 at Manning.Friday night. Probably a bad movie but definitely a goodtime.

July 27 Woodland Hill Winery tour. Open to all marques.Details to come. Hosted by the Minnesota Triumph Club.

July 28 InterMarque Picnic, Cherokee Park. The Julypicnic does not yet have a host, but it will go on regardless.It’s pretty much a do-it-yourself affair, so bring your ownfood, beverages, plates, silverware, lawn chairs, grills, anda dish to pass if you want. If it rains, it's cancelled. Allmarques are welcome and encouraged to attend.

August 10 Britfest on the St. Croix. New scenic location inHudson, Wisconsin: Lakefront Park (located along FirstSt. and the St. Croix River between Buckeye and VineStreets). Hosted by the Minnesota MG Club.

August 24 Amery Airport Autocross/Speed Run. Amery,Wisconsin. Hosted by the Minnesota Austin-Healey Club.

August 25 InterMarque Picnic, Cherokee Park. TheAugust picnic does not yet have a host, but it will go onregardless. It’s pretty much a do-it-yourself affair, so bringyour own food, beverages, plates, silverware, lawn chairs,grills, and a dish to pass if you want. If it rains, it'scancelled. All marques are welcome and encouraged toattend.

August 31-Sept. 1 VSCR vintage race with SCCA's JackPine Sprints Double Regional and Trans-Am series atBrainerd International Raceway. www.VSCR.org


NATONAL/REGIONAL MARQUE CONVENTIONSJune 10–14 MGA Get Together–Asheville, North Carolina, North American MGA Register, gt38-namgar.org/

June 14–16 Citroën Rendezvous–Saratoga Springs, NY, http://driveshesaid.com/Home.htmlg/

June 23–28 Conclave Charlevoix–Charlevoix, Quebec, Austin-Healey Club of America, conclavecharlevoix.org

June 23–29 Porsche Parade 2013–Traverse City, Michigan, Porsche Club of America, http://parade2013.pca.org/

July 4–7 West Coast Lotus Meet–Seattle, Washington, www.westcoastlotusmeet.com/

July 8–12 ALFACALIFORNIA–Sonoma Valley, California, Alfa Romeo Owners Club USA alfacalifornia2013.com/

July 17–21 MG-2013–Corvallis, Oregon, North American MGB Register, mg-2013.com/wp/

July 18–22 FIAT FreakOut–Long Island, New York, Fiat-Lancia Unlimited, fiatclubamerica.com

July 30–August 4 Ferrari Club of America International–Elkhart Lake, WI, and Road America, .ferrariclubofamerica.org/

August 19–24 Oktoberfest 2013–Monterey, California, BMW Car Club of America, bmwccaofest.org

October 2–6 Triumphest–San Rafael, California, Vintage Triumph Register, vtr.org

September 6-8 Road America, VSCDA Elkhart LakeVintage Festival. The weekend regularly attracts nearly300 vintage and historic racecars including a field of pre-war models. The paddock is open to spectators allweekend. On Saturday fans can watch a historic roadcourse reenactment tour, which will leave Road Americaand follow a route almost identical to the street coursedriven in the early 1950s. http://www.vscda.org/ Somevideos of the race courtesy of Jim Perry, P and BMotorsports:www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK2Zkmslsto&feature=youtu.be&hd=1.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xxASD8etiE.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKkpcMcxxZk.

September 7 Hangar Dance. This is a fund-raiser for theCAF, and a great way to see some WWII aircraft, people-watch, and dance. Prizes are given for period costume,civilian or military. Gates open at 6 PM, Swing Dancelessons start at 7 PM, and the Roseville Swing Band playsfrom 8 PM to Midnight. Separate parking will be availablefor British Cars. Cost is $15/Person. For moreinformation, go to www.cafmn.org.

September 8 Wheels and Wings, Osceola, Wisconsin.L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport. Car parking begins at7:00 a.m.

September 20-22 Waumandee Hillclimb, Alma,Wisconsin. Hosted by the Minnesota Austin-HealeyClub.Blank Hill Road, Waumandee, Wisconsin. Vintagecars only. 1983(?) and older. Two-mile course witheighteen curves and a 400-foot vertical rise. Second annualevent. The first running was spectacular. Info: Tom [email protected].

September 29 InterMarque Picnic, Cherokee Park. TheSeptember picnic will be hosted by the Minnesota Austin-Healey Club. But it’s still pretty much a do-it-yourselfaffair, so bring your own beverages, plates, silverware,lawn chairs, grills, and a dish to pass if you want. If itrains, it's cancelled. All marques are welcome andencouraged to attend.


Arrowhead Sports Car Club Monthly Meeting,second Thursday of the month, 7:00 p.m., 4767 WestArrowhead Road, Hermantown, Minnesota. Info:www.arrowheadscc.org

British Iron Society Informal gathering, everySaturday morning at the Fry-n Pan, Fourth and Main,beautiful downtown Fargo, North Dakota. Info: LarryLeClerc [email protected]

Fahr North Gathering EVERY 3RD THURSDAY,5pm. Club Jaeger: 10th & Washington Avenue North,Minneapolis Mostly Porsches guys, but all are welcome.Contact : Eric Erickson 952-426-5024

Mercedes Benz Club of America, Twin CitiesSection Informal dinner and discussion, firstWednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Lion’s TapRestaurant, Hwy 212 and Cty Rd 4, Eden Prairie,Minnesota. Info: 952-829-0848

Minnesota Austin-Healey Club Pie and/or PintWith the President, first Wednesday of the month,7:00 p.m. or before. Fort Snelling Officers Club,Minnesota. Info: www.mnhealey.com

Minnesota MG T Register MG Luncheons, every Tuesday, 11:15 a.m. American Legion, 6501 PortlandAvenue, Richfield, Minnesota. Info: Steve Blomberg 612-869-8264 [email protected]

Minnesota SAAB Club Monthly Meeting, firstThursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., Major’s Sports Cafelocated on Snelling Ave. in Roseville, Minnesota. Info:Chris Luick 507-252-1888 or www.mnsaabclub.org

MUM: Minnesota United Minis at irregular timesand locations. Check out our Facebook page.

Minnesota Triumphs Monthly Meeting, secondThursday of the month (except Nov. & Dec.), 7:00 p.m.,Fort Snelling Officers Club, Minnesota. Info:www.mntriumphs.org

Stella del Nord (Alfa Romeo) Monthly pizzaand wine gathering, second Monday of the month.Contact Ed Solstad for time and location. 612-822-0569 [email protected]

The Regulars, twin cities vintage scooter clubSemimonthly gathering (weather permitting). Firstand third Sunday of the month, 2:00 p.m., Pizza Luce,Lyndale and 32nd, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Info:www.minnescoota.com

Thunder Bay Vintage Sports Car Club Monthlygeneral meeting, third Tuesday of the month, 7:00p.m. at the Port Arthur Prosvita Centre, 540 S. High Streetin the Library Room, Thunder Bay, Ontario. Info:www.tbvscc.ca

Triumph Drivers of Manitoba Monthlymeetings, open to interested parties, are held on thesecond Thursday of each month at the Irish Club, 654 ErinStreet, second floor at 8:00 p.m., Winnipeg, Manitoba,Canada. Info: www.britishcar.ca

Twin Cities VW Club Monthly meeting, firstWednesday of the month, 7:00 p.m., West Side VW, St.Louis Park, Minnesota. Meeting usually lasts 30 to 45minutes. Info: www.twincitiesvwclub.com

ZOOM Datsun/Nissan Z Owners. 1st Monday of themonth 6:30 pm (locations vary) Jonathan Grothe, AIA,(952) 401-7076, [email protected]

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We accept almost any kind of vintage foreign event coverage.Including: event profiles/recaps, maint. tips, restoration/barn findstories, marque/model-specific profiles and “out and abouts.”

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Brats, Hotdogs, Softdrinks, Door prizes,Auction items, Partsdepartment Specials,People’s Choice Awardsfor Porsche, Audi and Mercedes.

Registration donation $20, all proceeds go to benefit


JUNE 30 • JULY 28AUG. 25 • SEPT. 29

1 P.M., CHEROKEE PARK ON THE WEST SIDE IN ST. PAUL

What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than to go for a drive and stopfor a picnic at scenic Cherokee Park. This is a do-it-yourself affair, so bringyour own food, beverages, plates, silverware, lawn chairs, grills, and a dish topass if you want. If it rains, it's cancelled.

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Any questions contact: Steve Shogren, Minnesota Sports Car Clubmaill to:<[email protected]>

Please join us for a fun day!<mntriumphs.org>

731 Cty Rd 30, Delano, MN...4.5 miles west of Delanoon Cty Rd 30 <http://woodlandhillwinery.net>

Hosted by Minnesota Triumphs Sports Car Clubat Woodland Hill Winery

4th AnnualBritish Sports Car

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4th AnnualBritish Sports Car

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Saturday July 27th, Noon to 4pm


Discounts Expire @ Midnight April 30Discounted Rendezvous 2013 registration ends

Don’t miss it!Airport Autocross

RallySelf Guided Tours

Downtown Car Show The Morris Garage Band

Treasure HuntBanquet & Awards

See you @ “Brake at the Lake”Register @ www.mnhealey.com/rendezvous

If you registered online earlier but did not complete the payment process, all payments for discounted rates must be received by midnight April 30.


Can/Am RendezvousJune 6-923rd Annual Vintage Sports Car GatheringSugar Lake Lodge *** Grand Rapids, Minn.Hosted by: The Minnesota Austin-Healey Club

ON-LINE REGISTRATIONS @ www.mnhealey.com/rendezvous

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