An old home movie starring an MGTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RMHIBog0Qk&feature=youtu.be
Thanks to Bob E. for passing this one along.

Update on Danny's '72 Mini

Just a message to let you know that I'm still working on my 1972 Mini, have the motor all together and ready to test and install - and to tell you about a little adventure:  In the fall we moved one of our daughters to Toronto (Ryerson) and on the return trip I was able to convince Rhonda that we should stop and visit Chris Hollum (Christian Hollum Imports, Montreal West) to pick up some parts (to save the shipping charges, of course!) - it was a terrific visit, we wandered around his warehouse and assisted with parts-picking, I was amazed that he has a circa 1948 Rolls in the warehouse!!  Chris was a great host and we (mostly Rhonda) didn't want to leave, but we had to get back on the road to NB with our (my) treasures. I'm attaching a photo of Chris and myself in the "nerve centre" of Chris's facility.  Definitely worth a visit for any FABACians passing by Montreal!!
Danny Copp

Another "barn" find: 1 of 25 Ferrari

This story is nine years old but still makes one smile.
http://www.sfgate.com/cars/article/MILLION-DOLLAR-BARN-FIND-25-Ferrari-166MM-2575707.php?cmpid=email-mobile#photo-2706605
Thanks to Johanna for passing this one along.

Saint John Car Show

Heads up fellows.  The dates have been set for the second Rides at Rockwood car show: the weeekend of Sept 23rd with a poker run on Friday afternoon and then a full day planned for Saturday Sept 24th.  We had a good showing last year and this year will be even better with a bit more planning on the logistics of parking, awards presentation, etc., so save the weekend—it promises to be fun with the  Fundy Area British Automobile Club—aka FABAC.  
- Ralph

Sound dampening for cars

I've been following a car audio forum for some time (years!) and have waited patiently for one of the members to complete his extensive and thorough tests of pretty much every sound dampening product made.  The results are in and can be read here:
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/member-reviews-product-comparisons/146403-sound-deadening-cld-testing-69.html
For those who don't want to wade through the entire thing, here's the link to his winning product...
https://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/products
I'll be ordering some to reduce the drumming and noise in the Jag when the top is up.
- Bob E.

Yet another barn find!

Not British car but still automobile related and such a compelling story. It is impossible to describe the feeling I get in the pit of my stomach when I see these cars and read stories like this.  With every fiber of my being I want to be that guy that pulls open the door on a true unique barn find car.
I guess I have been there a couple times with the Austin Atlantic garage full and the Bond Equipe  both here in Saint John and even the Austin Cambridge I pulled out of a barn in Nova Scotia 10 years ago.  Not as exciting as a Maserati or Facel Vega but still exhilarating.

https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/03/22/those-60-vintage-cars-found-on-a-french-farm-are-worth-over-12-million

- Ralph

Minutes of the March Monthly Meeting

 Despite a boisterous group, Chairperson Jim B called our meeting to order at approx 6 pm.

• Our always (usually) dependable recording secretary Bob E was again absent and missed.
• Barb and President Gary are vacationing in Florida.
• Shirley Ann gave an encouraging update on John B’s progress. He is currently re-building his    strength and looking forward to his hospital release.
• Johanna provided an update on the sugar bush outing.
• Next up was Sandi, encouraging everyone to plan for the Windsor, NS event. Larry was noticeably absent, probably planning for the Windsor weekend.
• The April monthly meeting will be combined with the St. George’s event at Kelvin’s. That event will kick off with a combined car rally and poker run. More info to follow.
• Joe H mentioned that he might miss the May meeting. He hopes to visit the grand children and continue with his son’s basement renovations.

Our meals were served thus the meeting ended abruptly! All twenty three of us started eating.
Did everyone notice the number of brown bags (take out I hope) being picked up at the counter?
Submitted by Al T.

Here's a website that has lots of interesting stuff

http://petrolicious.com

http://petrolicious.com/this-lotus-super-seven-adds-lightness
http://petrolicious.com/this-stunning-coachbuilt-corvette-is-the-american-dream

Thanks to Phil O for passing this one along.

Dumfries Maples Important Update

Dumfries Maples has called. They had not got my message about booking for 10 on the 13th and they expect a full slate of people at that time. They have asked if we could switch to 1 p.m.? Bruce and I are good with that. (Jane said that the mornings are flat out and that she could not guarantee us a seat.)
Johanna

A quick visit

I was at the hospital today for routine lab work and had a little time to spare. Although technically, John Bowles was accepting family only visitors, I managed to qualify enough to have a quick visit. Most of you know that John was scheduled for by-pass surgery a month ago. This did take place, but the complications that arose resulted in five operations and a long stay in the hospital. John appeared in good spirits today and indicated that he was on the road to recovery. He expects that if all continues to improve, he may be released to the real world in a couple of weeks. We all wish for that to happen.
Before I left, he spoke highly of his strong and steadfast spouse Shirley Ann. We're lucky guys, John.
Get well soon—the little MGB and summer sunshine await you and Shirley Ann.

Here's the best way to prepare yourself...

...for that point in the future when Ralph H pulls up in his Jensen Healey:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VwiLD98kxY