Fredericton Area British Automobile Club: January 2017

Allen Swift's old Rolls

http://02ea68d.netsolhost.com/case-16-rr-picadilly.html

https://springfieldmuseums.org/collections/item/rolls-royce-phantom-i-rolls-royce-company-springfield-ma/

Herb forwarded this story to me with the suggestion that this beats me for length of time owning the same car. The big difference as I see it is that Allen Swift owned his car for 77 years but he is done now since he passed away in 2005. I'm not done yet! ;-)
- David (and his 49 year old Morgan owned since new)

A fascinating photo collection of "old Haulers"

http://joed205.blogspot.ca/2016/03/interesting-old-haulers.html

Click on this one to see many more interesting vehicles.
(Thanks to Mex Bob for passing this one along.)

Report on January Meeting

      As usual, Gary brought the evening to order with a quick recap of the Christmas party held at McGinnis Landing.   He invited comments and there was a bit of discussion, particularly about the possibly of using a different location next year.
We were reminded to think about runs for the upcoming season.
      A discussion on ways to advertise the club in an effort to recruit more members was held. It was decided to brainstorm ideas and present them to the group at the next meeting.   The idea of riding on the coat tails of Canada's 150th birthday was proposed.   Some brochures/flyers will be prepared and presented at the next meeting.
      Speaking of the next meeting, it will be at Brewbaker's on February 15th.
'John's Quiz' ( © ) finished off the evening. This one featured a broad range of Canadiana questions and was won by Elva.
   Bob E.

Someone needs a bonnet!

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/saint-john/engine-hood-for-1974-mg-midget/1231746701?siteLocale=en_CA
(Passed along from Ralph)

Happy winner of Alex's art

At our FABAC holiday celebration, David was the lucky winner of one of two pieces of art donated and executed by Alex. The waterfront view of Fredericton is now framed and ready to be displayed.

Thanks to Alex for his gifts of art.

FABAC January 18th Meeting

Booked Sam Snead's for January 18, 5:30 onwards.
The downstairs private room was booked, so they put us in the Fedora Room. It is over the main lobby. Have called to see if they have an elevator so we can get Dwight's daughter upstairs.

- Johanna

Margot adds:
I see that Sam Sneads has a "2 can eat for 20.17" in January …last date being the 18th. That might get some folks out of hibernation. For those interested, they still have their steak special on Wednesdays.

This should bring a smile to your face:

http://sundown.me.uk/technology/mercedes-aa-class.mp4
(Thanks to Herb for passing this along.)

Look what made the cover of The Morganeer!

From the Editor

This issue’s cover artwork has an interesting story. It was done by Rick Swain, one of our Canadian members from nova Scotia. each year at the British Motoring festival there rick is asked to do a drawing of the car he would most like to own – to be given away as a prize (the drawing not the car). here is his description of his choice:
The car is owned by David Nielsen of Keswick Ridge New Brunswick. David bought the car new from Metro Motors in Windsor, Ontario in 1968. He had ordered the car sight-unseen and the dealer sent an Air Canada ticket to fly him from Fredericton to Windsor. They met David at the airport and drove him to the dealership. He had already registered the Morgan and had the New Brunswick license plates with him. After discussing recommended break-in technique and such, he headed out for the 1063 mile drive home. He’s had the car ever since.
I would venture to guess he may be the only ‘original owner’ of one of the coveted plus 4 Super Sports. a wonderful story and a great drawing anyway. Thanks Rick.