Fifty years ago, MGOC used to supply cars for the Redwood City 4th of July parade. Each of us would carry a city dignitary sitting up on the rear bodywork, feet down on the battery cover, carrying flowers or a flag and waving at the crowds lining the streets. Those of us who drove would be pretty much slipping the clutch in 1st gear the whole time, trying to maintain a walking pace, so it wasn't the best thing for our cars but in general the event was a lot of fun.

This year Sausalito is planning to do the same thing, and they're looking for volunteers. If you're interested, email me (or admin@thenobbc.com) and I can send you the contact information.

Anyone know of a shop in Santa Rosa area that can test and plug small holes in my brass 57 MGA radiator? Apparently Dutton Radiator is out of business. mel@myriadnet.com

There is an informal parade through Sebastopol where people decorate their cars and just drive through town. Meet in Belle View Avenue at 6:30. I plan to attend in my TD (after I conform my lights are working!)

https://www.sebastopoltimes.com/p/three-lesser-known-sebastopol-holiday

At the Blackhawk Museum in Danville. This year the Sprite and Triumph motorcycles are the featured vehicles. They have space for 170 entries so best to register ahead of time…
https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/all-british-motor-show-blackhawk-museum-mini-owners-of-america-san-francisc-463570

October 14 and 15 are the last days the sawmill is open for 2023.

I received a call from Joe Noriel, the organizer of Petaluma's Vet's Day Parade yesterday. He got my number for my post about the junk yard Sprite, and wants to invite anyone interested to participate in the parade. Other car clubs will be there. It's fun and there is no cost. I do it every year as the caretaker of the Petaluma Museum's 1925 Chevy truck.
Here's his contact info:
Historyconnected@gmail.com
707-776-7534

Another British Cars and Coffee event will be held at Hardcore Expresso on Bloomfield Road in Sebastopol from 9:00-10:30 on 10/8/23. Hope to see you there.

I went to Pick-n-pull today because their website said they had an MGB. Turned out it was a Sprite. Rough shape but still had its dual SUs.
I'm looking for some seats for a project, could be any small vintage car, I need the mounting rails too.

Leif Ortegren
(707)835-6984

Hello Parade laps, MG paddock, All British welcome Sept 9 at Sears Point.

Another British Cars and Coffee event will be held at Hardcore Expresso on Bloomfield Road in Sebastopol from 9:00-10:30 on 9/10/23. Hope to see you there.

Dennis and I are going,
RSVP to mark.mcgothigan@gmail.com for a paddock pass.

Hope to see you there!

An option to consider.

i am getting too many unwanted emails

additionally, i cannot change my profile from "all emails" to "drive notifications only".

is there a moderation for this website?

Hoping to start up a British Cars and Coffee event at Hardcore Coffee on Bloomfield Road in Sebastopol. Our next meeting is on 7/16 @ 9:00 am.

I have a lot of spare parts for a 1967 Austin Healy Sprite including doors and bumpers. I placed an add in the Market Section. Please call or text me at 510-944-6023 if you are interested. ---Steven

I’m down to the wire (hopefully no more smoke escapes) getting my Morris Minor Traveller ready for the Dixon British Car meet on Sunday. It’s running, but not ready for a few hours drive yet… so I’m looking to beg, borrow, or even rent a car trailer for this weekend. Any ideas or leads appreciated!

Thanks,
Pat Munsch
Sebastopol

Looking for a set of side curtains for my ‘61 Morgan Plus 4. Anyone have a lead on them?

I have lots of MG parts from overdrive trani to starters carbs intakes bulbs and lots of odds and ends. and OH BY THE WAY I love working on cars and teaching the tricks I have learned since I started building cars at age 15. I am now 66 you do the math

Nobody making new EGR valves for my TR8, and I need one to pass smog test.Anybody have a working one I might purchase? Late model TR6 used the same one.
Thanks, Charlie Wehn
ctwehn@gmail.com

I have recently purchased a 1972 MGB and love it!! Looking forward to coming along on some drives! It need new seats and some carpet help so am reaching out for input on the best way to go? try and do the seats myself wth Moss kits, have pro shop do it? or just buy the new bolt right in seats? I am a novice with limited skill but love the car and want to bring it back to its full glory and enjoy it!!! Would love to get input from members who have travelled this road already!!!

Jim Fleck