A great showing of 45 cars had registered by show time so we had a cross section of makes and models for everyone to enjoy.

 

This years show was held in conjunction with the Jim Bowie Festival and Bar-b-que dual. 

 

A large crowd was on hand for the festival and a majority made it thru our show site.  Everyone had a great time conversing with the festival goers and we look forward to seeing them again next year.

 

Award winners at this years show included:

 

MGA    1st-Carolyn Hornsby    2nd-Danny Varnado    3rd-David Crawford

MGB Chrome     1st-Blake Sonnier    2nd-Susan and Allen Bradley    3rd-Gene Johnston

MGB Rubber      1st-Keith Vezina      2nd- William Harness     3rd-Dawn Gonzales and

                         Ray Williiams

TR6    1st-Carl and Marie Stocker    2nd-Bill Karam     3rd-Nicki Edrington

TR 7-8    1st-Bill Breitoff    2nd-John Turbeville    3rd-Patty and Barry Schmidt

Spitefire    1st-James White    2nd-Michael Ross    3rd-Grady Wilkerson

Sprite/Midget    1st-Vincent Gulley    2nd-J. T. Seal

Jag Sports    1st-Keith Anderson     2nd-Bob McAnaly

Rolls/Bentley    1st-Richard Branyan    2nd-Cappy and Judy Stahlman

Empire Sports    1st-Mal Morgan    2nd-Terry and Meridith Trovato    3rd-Dave and                                      Menda Hayden

Empire Saloon     1st-Robert Rougclot    2nd-Andy Miller    3rd-Ted Glover

 

1st in the Healey 100/3000 was Ted Glover for his 1960 Austin Healey 3000. Ted also to the Long Distance award traveling from Plano Texas to join us.

 

Best of show went to Danny Varnado for his much modified MGA (including AC).

 

Show Stopper went to Mal Morgan for his 2003 Morgan Plus 8.

 

The Blue Light Special was awarded by Frank Webb, Vidalia's Police chief and went to Bob McAnaly for his 1954 Jag XK140 with the explanation that it looked fast just sitting there and to be real careful leaving town (HA!).

 

The hard luck award went to Allen Bradley for various miss starts on his way to the show and Tom Warren was awarded 1st place in the Lorry Class for his 2004 MG F-150 (as in Ford).  Although Tom's MG was never officially recognized by the factory however he is easily recognized in our area as an asset to all gatherings he makes.  He promises he'll have his MG, the factory recognized model ready for next years show.

 

Thanks to everyone that joined us to make our 2004 show a success and we look forward to seeing everyone and more next year.  

 

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Pat and Barbara Cashman traveled to Fayetteville Arkansas for the Third Annual Brits in the Ozarks show with their Gordon Kebble.  Barbara indicated that they had a great time and were treated great food and fun.  Both got to spend time with the Burt "BS" Levy self proclaimed "world's greatest ride mooch" and really enjoyed his company.

 

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On Saturday, October 16 several club members gathered at the home of Patti and Barry Schmidt for a short notice tech session. Officially Tech Session 3B.  Keith Anderson, Pat Cashman, Jim Enzman, Joe Turbeville, Al Adams several of the lady members and yours truly gathers to pay homage to the Lucas Gods of Barry's MGB.  Barry has had a beautiful blue paint applied to the car and is in porcess of reassembly.  We hope to see it on the road soon.

 

Two area shows will be completed by the time this hits the press. Club members have indicated attendance at Brits at the Renaissance Fair in Florence AL and The British Car Festival in Fairhope AL.