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English Auto Society

Knoxville, Tennessee

http://www.englishautosociety.org/ English Auto Society of Knoxville, TN

EAS Officers

President: John Payne 865-927-5895 easknoxville@gmail.com Vice-President Gary Moss 865-936-5551 easknoxville@gmail.com Treasurer: Don Zerrip 865-986-0191 easknoxville@gmail.com Newsletter Editor: Jennifer Payne 865-927-5895 easnewslettertn@gmail.com Paraphernalia: Deborah Todd 865-659-6276 easknoxville@gmail.com Facebook Editor: Rachel Rigby easknoxville@gmail.com

JULY 2017

July 4

DON’T FORGET OUR INDEPENDENCE DAY!

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MY THOUGHTS

By the time you read this we will have gone to the Lane Museum and had a great picnic with

Ty and Andi. We have attained our objective of having at least one driving event each month.

So far each event has been well attended and well planned.

Recently our meetings have lacked real substance other than good fellowship and food.

Looking at the July agenda there are several items that can affect the future of the EAS.

The issue was raised at the last meeting whether we should “unite” the regional clubs under

one umbrella group. Interesting! EAS, Blount and Plateau are all healthy and doing good

things. Yes, we tend to be doing them together. What position should we take. That is up to

each of the EAS members.

A small conversation at the picnic was wondering if the time has come to start holding

meetings without dinner. Fewer places are welcoming groups our size and some people are

concerned about the cost.

Talking about food, it was reported that our traditional dinner venue for the progressive dinner

was raising the rental charge to a point where some people feel that we need to find another

place to meet. What do you want to do? Is there another approach would be open to

discussion.

Wow, now we have a meeting agenda!

We have one new member I read on Facebook. It is apparent that there are sports car people

in the area who do not belong to any of our clubs. Rather than invite them to a meeting how

about inviting them on one of our events. Participating in one of our driving events will show

the fun and fellowship that highlights EAS.

See you at the meeting? Your input is important.

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JUNE MEETING AND PICNIC

Twenty-two people made the trek to scenic Kingston for our June meeting at the Nemeths. A

departure from our normal meeting venues for a picnic and meeting...more picnic but it was

fun and our hosts added great weather as well. Thank to Andi and Ty for putting this together

and providing great food and a fun atmosphere.

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TOUR OF THE LANE MUSEUM

This was not actually an EAS event but you would not have known it by the

attendance. We joined with the Smoky Mountain Jaguar club for a tour of the museum

and the added attraction of the “Basement”. Over 100 cars of all strange shapes and

sizes from all over the world. This has to be one of the most unusual (in a good way)

auto collections anywhere.

The EAS, Blount and Plateau club members – 9 cars and 15 people – were led by John

and Barbara Rigby in their nice and fast Jaguar. Driving TN route 70 to Lebanon and

then making a high speed dash to Nashville. The route 70 drive was nice. Little traffic.

However, it seemed a little challenging for the group to stay in contact. At one point,

the lead group was in Smithville waiting for the rest to drive up and that group was still

in Sparta wondering where the lead group was! Interesting! Of course I-40 into

Nashville was more like the start of a Formula 1 race --- for 40 miles. Close order

driving at 80 mph was, to say, different from the prior 3 ½ hours on 70. We all got there

– well except for Alan Rigby whose Citroen got bitten by a Lucas lie bug. The electrics

to engine quit. Turns out that the securing ring holding the distributor in place

loosened up allowing the distributor to move thus disabling the car. Unfortunately,

Alan and Rachel had a tow truck ride home.

While the upstairs at the museum is interesting as all the cars displayed are show

quality, the basement, which houses another 100 or more cars, is everything from barn

finds to “one of a kinds” undergoing restoration. Our guide was very knowledgeable

about the collection and very interesting and entertaining.

An extra, at least to this writer, was discovering another totally unrelated museum in

the same building. When we first arrived I noticed 3 Datsuns sitting at the back of the

lot. Having owned 3 Datsuns and raced 2 of them I was more than a bit interested to

meet the members of what I thought was the local Datsun/Nissan club. Turns out that

the museum also houses the Nissan Corporate car collection including many

significant racing cars. The men who were there were Nissan engineers who just

happen to maintain the corporate collection. I was made aware that drooling on the

cars was in bad form.

A most interesting and enjoyable tour to say the least.

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Minutes from June 4, 2017 meeting

President John called the meeting to order. We had 26 in attendance (23 members & 3 guests). Thanks to Ty & Andi Nemeth for hosting. Treasurer’s Report: Don reported that we have about the same in the Flower Fund as last month and approximately $5 less in the checking account. We are still at 30 paid memberships for 2017. Old Business: Meetings for the rest of 2017 - we may need to find another place to meet in September. We were going to the Chop House but they are upping their minimum sales requirement to avoid a room charge. The Rigbys are trying to negotiate this. Still need a place to meet in October. New Business: Mike McCall brought up a suggestion/proposal for future consideration and discussion – should we, along with the other area British Car Clubs, think about becoming one club such as “East Tennessee British Car Club”? President John asked everyone to think about this and we will begin a discussion next month. Activity Reports: 3rd Annual European Car Show in Morristown – several of our members went (Rigbys, Gary Moss, Zerrips) and they reported that about 50 cars were there. Upcoming Events: June 10 – Antique Car Show at Rugby, TN June 18 – Plateau British club – Crappy Rallye June 24 – East Tennessee Jaguar Club is going to Lane Museum – EAS is invited June 26 – Great Race cars will be in Chattanooga/Murfreesboro August 5 – Gary Moss Annual Ice Cream Run (Editor’s Note: details on page 19) August 25 – Rugby British Car Show (Editor’s Note: Registration info pages 22-26) Cars Coming & Going: Gary Moss bought a 1976 MG Midget – it is still for sale - $1000; looking at a 65 Ford Galaxie Gary Cobble has an E-type Jag for sale Deb Todd has LBC stuff for sale Larry Benson reported that Buddy Waggoner’s building was sold, along with all the contents Rachel Rigby reported that Rusty Wallace Honda has an 80 MGB (with hardtop) for sale Pat Kessler got a 2001 Miata (thanks Larry Benson!) Next Meetings: July 6 – Ye Olde Steakhouse – Pam Armbrister contact August 3 – Olive Garden – who is the contact for this?

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For Sale: 1987 Jaguar XJ6; 131,000 actual miles, Looks and runs good. Even the air

conditioner works; Asking $5,000. Contact Wayne at 865-216-0264

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2017 Calendar – English Auto Society

(Monthly meetings are the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM as long as there's a quorum of 6+ members)

(See the latest Newsletter for more information about these events)

July: 6 - 6:30pm, EAS Monthly Meeting, Ye Olde Steak House (details on page 18) TBD – Ice Cream Run sponsored by Plateau Brit Car Club, www.events@pbcctbn.org

August: 3 -6:30pm, EAS Monthly Meeting, Olive Garden, Kingston Pike 5 - Ice Cream Run (Gary Moss) – details in July newsletter 26 - Rugby British Motorcar and Motorbike Extravaganza, sponsored by -Plateau British Car Club, www.events@pbcctn.org

September: 7- 6:30pm, EAS Monthly Meeting, TBD, Kingston Pike

October:

5 - 6:30pm, EAS Monthly Meeting, TBD 7– Allardt Pumpkinfest Auto & Motorcycle Show, www.allardtpumpkinfestival.com 26 – 29 - Southern British Car Club, Chattanooga, TN at the Choo-Choo(?) TBD - Euro Festival in Greenville, SC (British roadsters)

November:

2 - 6:30 pm Monthly Meeting, Puleo’s, Merchants Road

December:

2- EAS Holiday Progressive Dinner (locations & times TBD)

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Paraphernalia All paraphernalia (car badges, t shirts, key fobs etc) can be ordered from

Deborah Todd 865-659-6276

easknoxville@gmail.com

Support our Supporters!

JULY MEETING

JULY 6, 2017 - 6:30 PM

YE OLDE STEAKHOUSE 6838 Chapman Highway

Knoxville, TN 37920 865-577-9328

http://yeoldesteakhouse.com

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GARY MOSS ANNUAL ICE CREAM RUN

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2017

10:30 AM Departure

Meet at McDonald’s

Northshore Drive at Pellissippi Parkway

Drive to Loudon

Tour a Car Collection

Lunch at Annabell’s

Then Ice Cream at Tic Toc!

What a great way to spend a day – see you there

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2017 SPRINGTIME IN THE SMOKIES RESULTS

German

1. John Bennett 1962 Porsche 356 B

2. Ryan & Mary Carroll 1959 Volkswagen Beetle

Italian

1. Bob Given 1966 Alfa Romeo Duetto

2. Vaughn Robinson 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Quad

3. Andi Nemeth 1986 Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio

Austin Healey 100

1. Peter Davis 1956 Austin Healey 100 M

Austin Healey 3000

1. Dennis Ricchio 1965 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8

Austin Healey Sprite

1. Eric Stein 1959 Austin Healey Sprite (Bugeye)

2. Gary Lownsdale 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Bugeye)

3. John Payne 1959 Austin Healey Sprite (Bugeye)

MG A

1. Brent Pendergast 1958 MG A

2. Larry Benson 1959 MG A

MG T-Series

1. Bill & Sarah Richey 1947 MG TC Roadster

2. Charlie Bunnell 1952 MG TD

3. Hank Rippert 1951 MG TD

MG B Chrome Bumper

1. Doug Forquer 1964 MG B

2. Alan & Ginny Manning 1968 MG B Roadster

3. Janet McCullough 1974 MG B Roadster

MG B Rubber Bumper

1. Beth Housley 1978 MG B

2. Doug Fortner 1977 MG B

3. Rand Meyer 1980 MG B

MG B/C GT

1. Doug Housley 1967 MG B GT

2. Terry McClain 1974 MG B GT

Classic Mini

1. Frank Ambrister 1976 Mini

2. Phil Profili 1998 Rover Mini

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Morris

1. David & Connie Wright 1959 Morris Minor 100

British-Other

1. James Clint LaFollette 1947 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

2. John Childress/Sarah & Mark Caldwell 1953 Sunbeam Talbot

3. Bob LeDuc 1959 +4 DHC Morgan

Jaguar Closed

1. Paul Ireson 1966 Jaguar XK Coupe

2. Robert & Brenda Atcheson 1989 Jaguar XJS

3. Robert Atcheson 1973 Jaguar XJS

British Modified

1. Seth Glassman 1976 Triumph TR6

2. Mickey Richaud 1969 MGB GT

3. Ed Spitzer 1958 Lotus 15 (replica)

Triumph GT6 & Spitfire

1. George Mason 1964 Triumph Spitfire

2. Bill Hall 1973 Triumph Spitfire

Triumph Other

1. Patricia Batovsky 1980 Triumph TR8

Best of Show British

Peter Davis 1956 Austin Healey 100 M

Best of Show Continental European

John Bennett 1962 Porsche 356 B

"Grody" Award

Ryan & Mary Carroll 1959 Volkswagen Beetle

Children's Choice

Bill Hall 1973 Triumph Spitfire

Sunshine Award

1. Robert Atcheson (tie) 1973 Jaguar XJS

1. Doug Housley (tie) 1967 MG B GT

2. James Clint LaFollette 1947 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

3. Clarence Beaman 1967 Morris Cooper S

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Cars displayed 26 August, 9:00 to 2:30 Eastern

Awards, Prizes, Silent Auction & More!

Silent Auction will feature many TR-3 and other Triumph collectibles and Over 50 British model cars.

Awards based on popular choice voting

Back by Popular Demand is the English Tea Setting Contest

Take a hike! Led by a National Park Service Ranger

Learn the history of Rugby - Free movie and mini-tour

Questions? contact Charlie Bunnell; rugby@pbcctn.org or 931-210-3732

Net Proceeds Benefit Historic Rugby, Inc, Keeping Tennessee and British History Alive.

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Back of Shirt Front of Shirt

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Name:_____________________________________________________________________ Street address _______________________________________________________ City:__________________________________State:________________Zip:_____________ Home # __________________ Cell # _________________ Email________________________ Please list names in your party: ______________________________________________________ Car/Bike Club Affiliation:_____________________________________________________________

Make of Vehicle___________________ Model_______ Year______ Color ________ Class_______

Make of Vehicle___________________ Model_______ Year______ Color ________ Class_______

Registration Fees: British Cars & Bikes (First 50 registrants receive a free dash plaque.)

First Car Registration Fee by August 15 $20.00 = $ ___________

First Car Registration Fee after August 15 $25.00 = $ ___________

Number of Additional Cars …… _____ X $15.00 = $ ___________

First Motorbike registration by August 15 $15.00 = $ ___________

First Motorbike registration after August 15 $20.00 = $ ___________

Number of Additional Motorbikes ........._____X $10.00 = $ ___________

Total Registration Fees: $ ___________

Tee Shirts (Tee shirt orders must be received by 15 August)

Total Shirt Fees $___________

Total Check $_________

Please make check payable to Plateau British Car Club and return completed form and check to:

Charlie Bunnell, 13 Windsor Point, Crossville, TN 38558

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Release & Waiver: We must have your signature to process your registration! In consideration for the right

to pay the event fee and participate in the Historic Rugby Car Show, the undersigned hereby releases Plateau British Car

Club, Historic Rugby, Inc, and sponsors from any and all liability for injuries or damages while traveling to/from and

participating in this event.

Driver Signature ___________________________________________Date________________ Passenger Signature _______________________________________Date________________

May we provide your name, address and car make to Victoria British so they can send you a free catalog?

YES NO 31 May Version

MEN’S

No. of small _____

No. of medium _____

No. of Large _____

No. of XLarge _____

Total ______ X $11.00 = $_________

No. of 2XL ______ X $13.00 = $_________

TOTAL MEN’S SHIRT FEES $__________

LADIES No. of small _____

No. of medium _____

No. of Large _____

No. of XLarge _____

Total ______ X $12.50 = $_________

No. of 2XL ______ X $14.50 = $_________

TOTAL LADIES’ SHIRT FEES: $_________

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Rules for classes

1. The number of awards will be based on the number of cars pre-registered in each class. 2. Cars may be reclassified at 11:00 am if only one (1) vehicle is present in any given class. 3. Trophies will be awarded as follows: All classes with a pre-registered entry will receive a First Place award; 3 or 4 vehicles in a class will receive First and Second Place awards; 5 or more will receive First, Second & Third Place awards.

A ~ AUSTIN – HEALEY (BIG HEALEYS)

B ~ SPRIDGET [Austin-Healey Sprite + MG Midget]

C ~ JAGUAR

D ~ CLASSIC MINI

E ~ NEW MINI

F ~ MG-T Series

G ~ MG A

H ~ MG B Chrome Bumper/GT/C

I ~ MG B Rubber Bumper

J ~ MODIFIED

K ~ OTHER [Lotus, Morgan, MG Magnette, Triumph Herald, etc]

L ~ TR-2/3/4

M ~ TR-6

N ~ TR-7 & 8

O ~ Triumph Spitfire & GT-6

P ~ ROVER (If we have sufficient entries they may be broken into more classes)

Q ~ MORRIS

R ~ JENSEN

S ~ BRITISH MOTORCYCLE (If we have sufficient entries they may be broken into more classes)

T ~ RELIANT

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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

*ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN TIME*

Friday, August 25th, 2017

5:00 - 9:00 Join us for an evening of hospitality, food and entertainment at the Harrow Road Café. Free entertainment

from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.

Saturday, August 26th, 2017

9:00–11:00 am Registration; Things to find in your package: (1) $5 off coupon for Café and Commissary; (2) Coupon for

tour of Historic Rugby; (3) ½ of a Door Prize ticket – the other half has been turned in; (4) Window profile card for your

car (5) Ballots for voting for your favorite cars

9:00-1:30 English Tea Settings in the Uffington House. View the varied settings, vote for your favorite

and take a look at the quilts on display.

9:00-3:00pm

Jewelry, candles and handmade crafts available in the Commissary and across the street at Spirit of Red Hill

in the Alexander-Perrigo House.

The Print Shop is open.

Food is available at the Harrow Road Café and at stands near the Café.

Porta-Potty available next to the show field; Rest Rooms available at Harrow Road Café, Visitor Center, and

in back of the School House.

11:00 am – 2:30 pm: Door prize winners will be announced throughout the day and the winning numbers will be posted

on a board in the Hospitality Tent. Stop by anytime to check your number and pick up your prize.

11:00 am – 1:00 pm Voting at Show Area; turn in your ballots at the Hospitality Tent

1:00 Silent Auction closes; pickup your items anytime in the afternoon

1:00 pm 50-50 drawing at Hospitality tent immediately following closing of Silent Auction; Must be present to win.

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm: Choices, choices, choices:

A National Park Service Ranger will lead a guided, informational 4/10-mile hike to the "Gentlemen's Swimming

Hole,” through a shady wooded gorge and then return. Hiking/ walking shoes advised.

Join the PBCC Members as we drive through the beautiful Rugby countryside. You’ll be shown where to line up.

Free (for registrants) movie about Rugby followed by a tour of some of the buildings Be sure to bring the free

pass from your registration package/goody bag and meet at the visitor center.

2:30 pm: Awards: Gather by the front of the Commissary and we’ll announce all the winners..

7:30 to 9:00 PM: Enjoy dinner at the Harrow Road Café. AND/OR join the Remains of the British at Oak Lodge for

repast and libations (bring some to share).

Sunday, August 27th, 2017: Enjoy breakfast at the Harrow Road Café, pack up, and hit the road.

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English Auto Society

2017 Membership Application - $25.00 per family

Name(s): _____________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________

____________________________________________

Phone (Home): ______________________________________

(Cell): ______________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________

Cars: ______________________________________________

______________________________________________________ Check if you wish your information not be included in a membership listing.

Dues are due in January of each year.

Please mail your check payable to English Auto Society and send completed form to: Don Zerrip, 1565 Holland Trail, Lenoir City, TN 37772