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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: “uncle jack” is Back • Bugeye Sprite is all Smiles • Out and About • Calendar

SPRING KICK-OFFRECAP

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Arrowhead Sports Car Clubwww.arrowheadscc.org

Austin-Healey Club of Manitobawww.ahcm.ca

British Iron Society of Greater Fargo 701-293-6882

Citroën Car Club of MNwww.citroenmn.com

Delorean Owners Association,Minnesotawww.deloreanowners.org

Fahr North: Porsche 356 GroupEric Erickson 952-426-5024

Ferrari Club of America,Minnesota Chapterwww.fcamn.blogspot.com

Glacier Lakes Quattro Clubwww.glacierlakesqclub.org

Inter-Marque Councildeegalberth@yahoo.comaaron.courteau@gmail.com

Jaguar Club of Minnesotawww.jaguarminnesota.org

Lotus Eatersfrankshoward@gmail.com

Lotus Owners of the Northtsengel@comcast.net

Mercedes Benz Club Twin Cities Sectionwww.mbca-tc.org

Metropolitans from Minnesotawww.metropolitansfromminnesota.com

Miata Club of Minnesotawww.miataclubmn.com

Midwest Sunbeamwww.midwestsunbeams.org

Minnesota Austin-Healey Clubwww.mnhealey.com

Minnesota Autosports Clubwww.mnautox.com

Minnesota Land Rover Clubmnlandrovers.org

Minnesota MG Groupwww.mmgg.org

Minnesota MG T Registerwww.mnmgtr.org

Mini-Sota Minis PizzaEating and PsychiatricSelf-Help Assnwww.mini-sota.com

Minnesota MorgansHealeymog@yahoo.com

Minnesota Rolls Royce andBentley Enthusiastsrollsbentley@comcast.net

Minnesota SAAB Clubwww.mnsaabclub.org

Minnesota Triumphswww.mntriumphs.org

Nord Stern Porsche Clubwww.nordstern.org

North Star BMW Car Clubwww.northstarbmw.org

North Star British Iron (cycles)jpm06@embarqmail.com

North Star Rotary Rocketswww.northstarrotaries.com

Pagoda Club of Minnesota 651-452-2807

The Regulars Twin Cities VintageScooter Clubwww.minnescoota.com

Thunder Bay Vintage Sports Car Club tbvscc.ca

Transportation Artists andAuthors Guild www.transportationguild.com

Triumph Drivers of Manitobawww.britishcar.ca

‘Sota MINIswww.sotaminis.com

Stella del Nord Alfa RomeoOwners Clubesolstad@pressenter.com

Twin Cities VW Clubwww.twincitiesvwclub.com

Vintage Sports Car Racingwww.vscr.org

Volvo Sports America Minnesota Chapter David Olson, olson199@umn.edu

Wheels of Italywheelsofitaly.com

Updates for web sites, email addresses,phone numbers, and meeting times and

places (see calendar) are most appreciated.

Clubs listed in red are members of the

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JULY 2010VOLUME IX, ISSUE 5

Copyright 2010

PublisherINTERMARQUE COUNCIL

Managing EditorPHYLLIS (DEE) GALBERTH

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It’s hard to believe but I am starting my 2nd year as the ManagingEditor of the InterMarque Monthly. What was suppose to be anInterim position when Andy Lindberg stepped down as Editor,quickly turned permanent when repeated request to theInterMarque Community from Andy and myself for someone tostep up and assume the newsletter editor position met deafeningsilence. Rather than let Andy's legacy disappear I became theinterim managing editor. The only experience I had with anewsletter was as a photography editor in college. I knew this would be a challenge and almostgave up when Brian Cornell (Citroën Club of Minnesota) came to my rescue as the newsletterlayout and design guru. I hope our efforts have not disappointed the subscribers of thenewsletter.

In this issue you will find full photo coverage of the 2010 Spring Kick-Off and other May/Juneevents held within the InterMarque Community. You will find a thought provoking article byAaron Courteau which should serve as a wakeup call for the InterMarque Community and givea clue as to what has really been happening behind the scenes at the annual InterMarque SpringKickoff.

The community should be aware that there are current events on the InterMarque Calendar,enjoyed over the years by the InterMarque Community, that are now in a fragile state and soonmay be eliminated because of lack of participation in the event and support/respect for theevent organizers. For the past 5 years—as Chair of the Intermarque Council (Vintage ForeignMarque Clubs of the Upper Midwest) I have been a caretaker (if you will) of the InterMarqueand it saddens me when I see events disappear due to lack of support and participation.

As you read Aaron’s article please understand that I appreciate his comments and observations,and completely understand his frustration. More than anyone he has been by my side throughthe good and bad times these past three years. I too have had more than my share of frustratingmoments. Those of you who have known me over the years are very aware that I can speak formyself and for the causes I believe in. Speak I will in the August issue. I will address variousissues that seem to be of great concern to this community of vintage foreign motoringenthusiasts and I will also alert you to some of the potential challenges facing the Spring Kick-Off in 2011.

I really hope after you read Aaron’s article you will consider responding with your thoughts,comments and suggestions to Aaron Courteau (aaron.courteau@gmail.com) or PhyllisGalberth (deegalberth@yahoo.com).

The Mayoral Proclamation, which the 2010 InterMarque Council Spring Kickoff received fromSt. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman on May 22nd, will be placed on the award and certificate wall ofthe Square Peg on Saturday, June 19th (See page 17 for details). The Square Peg was chosen todisplay this honor as the diner has become the defacto HOME of the InterMarque Council.

After the short ceremony—please feel free to address your individual concerns to me in person.

Until next month-

Phyllis

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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Join the group and feel freeto add to this site withpictures, stories, andannouncements about localVintage Foreign motorcarsand events.

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2010 SPRINGKICK-OFFRECAPARTICLE BY: Aaron Courteau2010 IMSKO Co-ChairPHOTOS BY: Jim McFadden,Brian Cornell, Keith Galberth

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Thanks whole heartedly all those who made the 2010 InterMarque

Spring Kick-Off a HUGE success! All of you financially supportive

clubs… All of you AMAZINGLY talented and generous volunteers…

and those selfless and enthusiastic car owners out there who again

braved the schizophrenic spring weather are the Belles of the Ball!

Despite our fickle Mother Nature, and the resulting truncated show

duration, we had a RECORD TURNOUT of cars displayed! Again—

Thank you SO MUCH!

Despite our best efforts the last two years at COMO PARK have beenhindered by the one element over which none of us has any control… theweather. Many accomplishments and advancements to our show have beenrealized over the past two years and I think they are worth making knownhere…

1. OUR GORGEOUS and PUBLICALLY LOCATED new venue. Whatelse needs to be said? How many of us—regardless of the number of yearsattending—would get turned around and twisted trying to locate the oldPlymouth location? How do you think the general public fared?

2. 2009's RECORD TURNOUT—despite FRIDGED weather—wasbested by THIS YEAR'S NEW RECORD TURNOUT despite a rainshortened day! This turnout included that of Bob Jorkowski of “L'Cars”and his Million Dollar Plus collection including a 1937 Rolls Royce V-12Phantom III 4 door Saloon with coachwork by Thrupp & Maberly forBarbara Hutton, movie actress and Revlon cosmetics heiress. Also afreshly restored E-Type Jaguar 1963 Roadster, and a 1954 Jaguar XK-120Coupe, and last but not least—his 1928 Daimler Type P 1.50 Limousine—one of two in existence. Bob came to our event because of the reputation

2010 INTERMARQUE COUNCILSPRING KICKOFF OFFICIALREGISTRATION TOTAL: 228 VEHICLES, 34 MARQUES!

MARQUES PRESENT:MG (57), Triumph (33), Jaguar (23), Austin-Healey (18) Rolls Royce/ Bentley (14), Citroën (12),Fiat (8) Morgan (6), Jensen Healey (5),Sunbeam (5), Mini (5), Maserati (4) Volvo (4), Mercedes (3), Lotus (3), VW (3) Austin (2), Renault (2),Metropolitan (2), Morris (2),

MARQUES WITH 1 VEHICLE:Alfa, Aston Martin, BMW, Borgward, British Ford (Anglia),Delorean, Datsun, Ferrari, Jensen,Lloyd, Porsche, Saab, Singer,

SPECIAL EXHIBIT FROM L' CARS OF CAMERON,WISCONSIN:

• 1928 Daimler Double Six P.1. 150 Royal LimousineAt 8,100 pounds it’s thelargest British car ever made!

• 1937 Rolls Royce V-12 Phantom III4 door Saloon

• 1954 Jaguar XK 120

• 1963 Jaguar E type Roadster

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2010 SPRING KICK-OFF RECAP CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4

it has earned locally and elsewhere. He spent thousands of his own dollars,and navigated a multitude of complications to get his collection to ourevent and for that we are VERY GRATEFUL. He spoke highly about ourefforts all day, was supportive of us through our frustrations with theweather, and had multiple suggestions for how we can further build on ournational exposure at this location. Thanks Bob!

3. Local and national press/announcements were sent out by Jim McFaddenour Event Communication Director. While we heard much positivefeedback our anticipated television and press coverage was definitelyhindered by the weather.

4. We are also proud to say that we finally have a large identifying banner(courtesy of WHEELS OF ITALY) as well as INTERMARQUE windowclings to tout our cause at shows and while we roll down the road.

5. We also now have a WEBSITE as well as a Facebook page—both ofwhich have been a great help as we continue to look for ways to grow ourbase. (Interested in being our webmaster? Check out page 17 for a joblisting.)

6. and last, but certainly not least...we received a Mayoral Proclamationdeclaring May 22nd, 2010 InterMarque Spring Kick-Off Day in the City ofSt. Paul! This Proclamation will soon be housed and displayed at TheSquare Peg Restaurant for all to enjoy!

Be sure to visit our Facebook page to view additional photos and to leave ussome feedback. Happy motoring!

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2010 EVENT SPONSORS

PREMIER SPONSORSMinnesota MG GroupJaguar Club of MinnesotaMinnesota Austin-Healey ClubCitroën Club of MinnesotaWheels of Italy

Thank you so much for your time and effort in making the InterMarque 2010 Spring Kick-Off a successful event. The weather was cloudy and damp but this did not dampen your spirits....you are absolutely the BEST!

2010 EVENT STAFFEVENT CO-CHAIRS: Phyllis Galberth, Aaron CourteauEvent Communication Director: Jim McFaddenEvent Treasurer: Dave LindemannArt Design & Layout: Brian CornellEquipment & Printing Support: Jim PennoyerParking Coordinators: Curt Carlson, Steve RixenRegistration Coordinators: Cindy Pennoyer, Kim RivenEvent Photographers:

Keith Galberth, Jim McFadden, Brian CornellEvent Videographer: Micheal JurayjEvent Senior Adviser: Andy LindbergArt for event Poster:

Michael Jekot Transportation Artists & Authors Guild InterMarque Spring Kick-Off Event Banner:

courtesy of Dan Schaefer, Wheels of ItalyOn-site radios courtesy of Jim and Brenda McFadden

2010 EVENT VOLUNTEERSLarry Berg, Todd Bjerkness, Daniel Buchen, Doug Burch, Tim Engel, Philip Galberth,Nancy Gelhar, James Gevay, Jim Gryniewski, Craig Klages, Mike Lynch, Terry Mackey, Jon Masley,Doug Miller, Wade Peterson, Ed Raschke, Steve Shogren, Wayne Soderbeck, Eileen Weitzel, Gary Weitzel

Thank you for the fantastic teamwork!

–Phyllis

CO-SPONSORSLotus Owners of the NorthMinnesota MG T RegisterMinnesota TriumphsQuality CoachesVintage Sports Car Racing

Aaron Courteau& Phyllis GalberthKick-Off Co-Chairs

Jim McFaddenCommunications

Director

Brian CornellEvent DesignCoordinator

Michael JurayjTech Director

Andy LindbergEvent Advisor

Thank you! Cheers!

Merci! Danke!

Graze!

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An open letter to those who care about this event and want to see it continue. You may, or may not, be aware that we have received numerous complaints about this year’s SpringKick-Off. From having no free beverages, to no trophies, to not enough freebies, to the inability topark when and where you wanted. Phyllis will be addressing these concerns in the August issue. In themeantime I wanted to remind all of us that this show is not about the individual. It’s about US (theVintage Foreign Motoring Community) and more specifically about our hobby and introducing it tothe masses in an accessible and welcoming space.

The Spring Kick-Off is a 100% volunteer effort coordinated by Phyllis Galberth, myself, JimMcFadden, Brian Cornell, David Lindeman, Michael Jurayj, and Andy Lindberg. But THE GLUEwhich holds all of this together and THE DRIVING FORCE that gets all of this done—for Kick-Offand many other events in this town—is Phyllis Galberth

A little bit of history about Phyllis (who is the current InterMarque Council Chair, the Co-Event Chairof the 2010 Spring Kick-Off and the Managing Editor of this publication).

1. Phyllis Galberth started volunteering with the InterMarque Spring Kick-Off in 1998with the Triumphs and MG's when the Clubs rotated the event every year.

2. In 2003 the show moved to the Radisson Plymouth and Phyllis helped requestcontributions and started requesting preregistration.

3. From 2004–2006 she did contribution requests and pre-registration while alsoworking the event registration desk and counted ballots.

4. 2007-2008 she continued with contribution requests, pre-registration, and was TeamLeader day of the event. She worked the registration desk and banquet assisted AndyLindberg with what needed doing.

5. 2009-2010 Phyllis assumed the duties of putting on the Show for us all. This includedmoving our location to a more public-friendly venue, building a team around her anddelegating to its members the duties that their individual talents would most bringsuccess and evolution to the event. She raised money, lobbied participants, negotiatedwith municipalities and vendors, baby sat and held hands. You name it - she did it, orfound the people that could.

She did all of this on her own time and often with her own initial out of pocket financial investment...and for what... the disrespect and devaluation from the very community she is trying to promote? Thecomplaints being voiced both openly and underhandedly by some in this “community” of ours areadolescent and selfish

My sincere hope is that this is a case of the negative—vocal minority—drowning out the silent andappreciative majority. If so, then you the majority need to speak up to the InterMarque Counciland/or your club’s (if you are in one) officers about the appreciation you have for this show and theorganizing team.

Regards,Aaron Courteau2009-2010 InterMarque Spring Kick-Off Co-Event Chair. 651-274-6265

TAKING THE KICK out of the KICK-OFF

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The Triumph Trans American charity-drive Stag, known as "uncle jack"

in tribute to the late Jack Drews, has arrived at its new home in St. Paul.

Jack Drews always signed his Internet posts "uncle jack", so the convention inthe Triumph community has become to refer to the car in print using lower-case. Jack died when his Triumph crashed in a vintage race during the time theStag was being restored. He was well-liked by Triumph folks worldwide, andJon Mac (John McCartney) wanted to honor him.

I first saw uncle jack at a Perkins restaurant in Iowa at the end of August 2009.Several Minnesota Triumphs members went down to meet John McCartney onhis way in from Omaha. The next day I rode with John to Minneapolis for anoil change at Quality Coaches (Thanks, Mark!) and then to the Square Peg forour car show. (Let me pause here to again thank Phyllis, Andy, Linda and Suefor all their help making that weekend work.) On that ride, I was impressed withthe feel of the car and started to wonder what would become of it after thecharity tour was over. Sue and I had dinner with John that night and formed afast friendship. After the Cherokee Park picnic on Sunday, we got in the Saturn(the TR4 was apart for new tunnel and carpet) and followed the Stag to Fargo,with an overnight in Alexandria. After a nice lunch with Fargo car folks, Johntook uncle jack north to Canada.

We didn't get to see uncle jack again until we met up with John and his wife Lizin Danville, California. Sue and I got to sit in the Stag at the convention and getour picture taken.

Finally in Colorado, on our way back home from the convention, we got thechance to drive it. Sue and I took turns tooling around the neighborhood. Wehad a great dinner with the Merrells and the Macartneys. The next day we wereon our way in the rental motorhome and the Macartneys flew to New York. Itmade us a little sad that we may never see them face-to-face again.

Not until January of this year were we able to bid on the Stag. We won theauction and funds were dispatched. The Sidran Institute was very grateful forthe donation.

The Legend of“uncle jack”ARTICLE BY: Phil EthierPHOTOS BY: Phil & Susan Ethier

Danville, California... we meet again.

My first viewing of uncle jack in Iowa.

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So here it was winter in Minnesota and all of our storage options were full of cars.We told Glenn Merrell that when the spring weather turned nice we would fly toDenver and drive the Stag back. Joe Pawlak had other ideas. He insisted we returnthe car to him in rural Illinois so he could attend to some things on the car. Wehired FedEx (no, we did not have to cut the car into 75-pound pieces) to deliver itto Joe's door. Joe and the Illinois Sports Owners Association spiffed it up to haveit ready for us on May 15.

Meanwhile, back in Saint Paul, we put up the Miata and the TR4 for sale and wereastonished at how quickly they moved. Ironically, the TR4 went to a gentlemanwho lives in San Antonio, 14 miles from where I bought it ten years ago when wejoined Minnesota Triumphs. I even put him in touch with Brad Kahler so he couldbuy back the 1962 Texas plates it used to wear.

The shop was looking a little empty, and we were Triumphless for the early-springevents. When May 14 finally rolled around, we hooked up the trailer and headedfor Illinois. Saturday Sue performed a license-plate transplant.

That afternoon several Triumphs assembled for a romp through the countryside.Wow. After pizza, it was time to drive uncle jack into the trailer.

The next day, it came to its new home. Sue drove to White Bear Lake to show hermother her new car. As Sue gave her mom a ride around the lake, I was happy totake a back seat. I was also happy to HAVE a back seat that would take ME. Thegrandchildren have outgrown the TR4.

We took both uncle jack and the Super Seven to the InterMarque Kickoff at Como.We got a couple of hours in before the rains. The weather was fine that eveningfor the Downtown Beat cruise in Saint Paul, so we took both cars (topless) and allof the grandchildren.

Many thanks to all the dedicated folks at the Illinois Sports Owners Association(ISOA) for all the work they have done on this car. The PTSD charities in theUSA, Canada and the UK have benefited from their efforts. Many thanks to JohnMacartney, the spark plug behind this crazy wonderful plan, and to Glenn and SueMerrell, Joe and Kathy Pawlak, and the late Chuck Kittelson.

If you see us somewhere with our UNCJACK license plates, stopand say "hello". And if you would like to make a tax-deductablecontribution to the cause of assisting civilian sufferers of post-traumatic stress disorder, send a check to: Sidran Institute, 200East Joppa Road, Suite 207, Baltimore, MD 21286-3107

Be sure to tell them this is in honor of the Triumph Trans-AmeriCan Charity Drive 2009. Or just make out a check to SidranInstitute and give it to Sue or me.

You’ll definitely want to check“signatured required” on this

FedEx deliv ery.

Sue makes the plate swop.

Trailer bound for the journey home.

Downtown St. Paul Beat Cruise

Some of the fantastic ISOA people who worked on the Stag project in all phases from planning to support.

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May 8, 2010, 6:00 a.m. Rich Stadther pulls up at my driveway. His Jeep

SUV has a small open trailer behind it. The temperature is in the 40s,

and Linda's dad warned her not to drive up to their place in North

Dakota for Mother's Day because of treacherous snow. Luckily, we're

not headed to North Dakota.

We are, however, headed to Laona, Wisconsin, and there are reports of snowthere as well. Rich is not worried. “It'll be melting by the time we get there.” I,on the other hand, am worried. It's my new (old) car we're going to pick up.

Off on I-94 we go. It's warm in the Jeep and a cup of caffeine keeps the eyelidsup. We exit on Wisconsin 29 in order to maintain our easterly direction at aboutthe same latitude. One stop for gas and a SuperMom pastry. Then we hitWausau and head north on Highway 51. Patches of snow begin to appear on theside of the road. Our intent is to take 51 north to Highway 8 and then head eastto Rhinelander and then Laona. We miss the turnoff during a discussion of1950s race cars and don't notice our mistake for twenty miles. Our planned 10:30Laona arrival has to be cranked back a bit. The snow/rain showers we runthrough don't slow us down but the patches of snow on the side of the road haveexpanded to a thick carpet.

Shortly after eleven we arrive at the Joppa residence in Laona. We're looking atthe driveway to the house and miss the drive to the shop. As we pull past it,Leroy Joppa is pushing out a 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite, and Sue is waving forus to stop. We do and Rich backs the trailer in. The Sprite goes up on the trailer,we take some pics, and then Sue invites us in for lunch and the ceremonialexchange of title and check. I'm a happy camper.

Our arrival back home is without incident. Rich has other plans so can't stay fordinner. The Sprite doesn't have any plates on it but Linda and I drive it aroundthe neighborhood anyhow. It's fun.p.s. I'm not a big one on car names, but sincethe 2CV had one (Pepe le Bleu) people have asked whether I intend to name theSprite. I don't know, but the best I've been able to come up with so far is ,the auto formerly known as Sprite.” Smiley for short.

MISCELLANEOUSMUMBLINGSSMILE,SMILE,SMILE.ARTICLE AND PHOTOS PROVIDED BY:

Andy Lindberg

The 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite is all smilesdespite the prospect of hours traveling with

no roof in 40 degree temps.

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MN SCOTTISH FAIR& HIGHLAND GAMESMay 22: Farmington, MNPHOTOS AND RECAP BY: Jim Harris: MN Jaguars and Coordinator of the British Car Display

The Scottish Fair and Highland Games was held on Saturday, May 22nd at the Dakota County Fairgroundsin Farmington, Minnesota. 13 motorcars were on display.

JUNE 24THCOTTAGE VIEW

DRIVE IN

Come and join us for the movies at 9338 East PointDouglas Road, Cottage Grove (North frontage road)(South of Cottage Grove, Innovation Avenue exit fromUS-61) We will try to meet to the south and justforward of the Snack Bar. Sunset is 8:49 so we will tryto be in line by 8 PM I don’t know what the movie willbe as they don’t post until the week before. UsuallyC/V has family friendly movies. NOTE: audio isbroadcast so bring a radio. –Steve and Kim Rixen andthe Minnesota Austin-Healey Club srixen@gmail.com

DRIVE-INMOVIENIGHT

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BRITISH CAR WEEKKICK-OFFMay 29: Paddy Ryan’s

Hudson, WIHOSTED BY: Minnesota MG GroupPHOTOS BY: Phylllis GalberthMUSIC BY: The MG Band

TOP LEFT: The MG Band Steve Rindt & Jack Schneider, Tom and Barb Belongia, Diane Vinar & Dave Braun • TOP RIGHT: Jon Masley & Tom Belongia, Ann Klein & Deb Leslie, Diane Rindt (MG Band Roadie), Tim Engel, Kathryn Schneider & Kim Rixen, Steve & Kim Rixen

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TWO VINEYARD TOURS by Andy LindbergOn June 6, the Brits got 30+ cars and steady rain on theirvisit to Woodland Hills Winery near Delano; on June 7, theFrench got ten cars and a lot of sun at Alexis Bailly Vineyardnear Hastings.

The British event (the 1st Annual British Sports Car Display)saw a large population of Triumphs with some MGs, Healeys,Jags, and Minis. Plus, a hot rod Morris and a smattering ofwatertight cars like Miatas, a BMW Z3, and an Audi TT.

The French event on the other hand was all Citroën, mostlyDS and 2CV models but with an SM and CX thrown in forvariety. (There were also rumors of a fintail Mercedes lurkingabout, but your correspondent cannot confirm this.)

So which vino event was the best? The British clearly had thenumbers but Mère Nature smiled on the French.

ALEXISBAILEY VINEYARD PICNICJune 6: Hastings, MNHOSTED BY: Citroën Club of MNPHOTOS BY: Brian Cornell

1ST ANNUAL BRITISHSPORTS CAR DISPLAY WOODLAND HILLSWINERYJune 5: Delano, MNHOSTED BY: Minnesota Triumphs PHOTO BY: Andy Lindberg & Larry Berg

Brollies abound at 1st Annual British Sports Car Display.

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CARS &CAFEJune 5: Chanhassen, MNHOSTED BY: Auto MotorPlexPHOTOS BY: Larry Berg

JUNE 27 •JULY 25 AUG. 29 • SEPT. 26

(the last Sunday of the month)

1 P.M., CHEROKEE PARK ON THE WEST SIDE IN ST. PAUL

What better way to spend a Sundayafternoon than to go for a drive and stopfor a picnic at scenic Cherokee Park. Thisis a do-it-yourself affair, so bring your ownfood, beverages, plates, silverware, lawnchairs, grills, and a dish to pass if youwant. If it rains, it’s cancelled.

SUNDAY PICNICS

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InterMarque.org Webmaster POSITION AVAILABLEWe are currently looking for someone in theInterMarque Community who would like to beresponsible for continually updating andimproving the InterMarque.org website.

DUTIES WOULD INCLUDE: Optimizing the webarchitecture for navigability. Maintaining qualityand establlishing a style for the site. Findingand/or creating tools to manage web contentand subscriptions. Need to maintain consistencywith the Monthly “print” edition, as well as firstlevel user support.

If you have enthusiasm for web technology,excellent communication skills, thoroughnessand an eye for detail - please contact PhyllisGalberth: deegalberth@yahoo.com

We will also have the official 2010InterMarque Council Spring KickOffposter available for sale. The same onewhich we sold during the Spring KickOffon May 22nd at Como Park. $5 each

BULLETIN BOARDINTERESTED IN HOW TO TAKEPART AND WIN A RALLY?Clarence Westerberg spotted this informative article and thought others might be interested in it as well.http://www.sjr-scca.org/rally/dbBasicTSDStockRallying.pdf

FOR SALE1979 Caterham Super Seven Series 3, badged as the Lotus of which it was acontinuation. This car has as dual personality. You can put on the green-paintedoriginal Caterham alloy wheels and drift the country lanes on your way to the carshow. Or you can put on the 15 x 7 Panasports and carve the cones at an autocross.You may set fastest time of day, and look marvelous doing it. Powered by a Ford1600cc Crossflow, drysumped. Includes both sets of wheels, top, doors, fulltonneau and boot cover. Suspension has been upgraded with newer Caterhamparts, but includes all the original pieces in restored condition in case you want it tobe indistinguishable from an original Lotus. 4.11/1 gears in alloy housing withQuaiffe LSD. I have the cruising gears for it also. There is a crate of Seven info andhistoric documents. This is as close as you are going to get to an original Lotus inthis condition at this price. $25K or reasonable offer.

1979 MGB Great car with the right stuff. New tires, windsheild, soft top,oul cooleradded, lower front and rear, overdrive, luggage rack, new mirrors, and sunvisors,cruise control, interior like new, tonneau, cover, Weber with automatic choke,battery cutoff switch, resurfaced head, polished ports and combustion chambers,Mallory uni-lite distributor, etc. Plus newly restored factory hard top goes with thiscar. Ready to drive - needs nothing $ 8900 Jon Masley at 651- 335- 2372 orjdmasley @yahoo.com

Spitfire Left door for MKI Spitfire - good condition Keith Galberth: 952-898-6914

1973 MGB Roadster This excellent running roadster is bright red with greatchrome and no rust. It has a new black top with red piping . From the enginecompartment to the trunk this car is extremely clean in every respect. $ 8,250.00Robert: 651-636-9465 or 612-670-3054

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SQUARE PEG SPECIAL EVENT!Date: Sat., June 19thTime: 9:30 a.m.Place : Square Peg, 2021 East Hennepin, Minneapolis, MN

Presentation to PhilVanner (Owner) MayoralProclamation from St. Paul Mayor ChisColeman thatInterMarque received May 22nd to honor the2010 InterMarqueSpring Kick-Off.

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Multi-Marque Breakfast EVERY* SATURDAY MORNING! 8:30 a.m., Square Peg Restaurant, 2021 East Hennepin inthe Hennepin Square Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Everyone is invited! Special room for the auto-afflicted. Attendanceon recent Saturdays has been twenty to thirty or more. Women are invited every Saturday but the second Saturday of everymonth is Lady’s Day. All marques and nationalities invited. Info on and map to the Peg: www.squarepegdiner.com/ (* The Pegis sometimes closed on holiday weekends.)

East Ender’s Saturday Morning Breakfast A group of vintage foreign motoring enthusiasts have started asemi-monthly East Ender’s Breakfast Group for those that want Breakfast a little later and not drive to Minneapolis. Join theEast Ender’s on the 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAYS each month, 9:00 a.m. at: Sail Away Café, 1321 St. Croix Trail, Afton, MN.North of County Road 18 and St. Croix Trail.

Cars and Café FIRST SATURDAY APRIL–NOVEMBER. 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Auto MotorPlex, 8200 Audubon Road,Chanhassen, Minnesota. Largest monthly gathering of auto enthusiasts in Minnesota. Info: www.automotorplex.com

O N G O I N G

ALL classified, calendar and event submissions are due by the 5th of the month PRIOR. (July issue due by June 5)

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June 17–19: Vintage Sportscar Rendezvous2010 Celebrate 20 years of cross-border motoring.The event will be held at the Best Nor ‘Wester ResortHotel in Thunder Bay Ontario. Hosted by the ThunderBat Vintage Sport Car Club. For further info JohnColosimo 807-344-7694 OR www.tbvscc.ca See eventflyer in this issue. NOTE: Please be aware that as of June 1, 2009 the requirements for Travel Documents to re-enter theUnited States has changed. Please check to see if you havethe correct documents.

June 18–20: 37th Annual Back to the 50’sWeekend State Fair Grounds, State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. Info www.MSRA.com

June 19–20: Stone Arch Festival of the Arts—The Art of the Car DisplayTwo day festival over Fathers Day Weekend. Over 250 visual artists, more than 60 live music and theaterperformance. If you are interested in displaying yourcar, please contact Susan Anderson atsusanmae@mninter.net or 612-825-8551

June 27: InterMarque Sunday Picnic Cherokee Park in St. Paul. See details in this issue.

June 27: Fourth Annual All Porsche Show Presented by Nord Stern Region, PCA.Part of Roseville ’s annual Rosefest. Central Park onDale Street, about 1 mile north of MN 36 in Roseville.Setup 10:00a.m.

July 3-4: VSCR Land O Lakes region ofSCCA at their Double regional event at BrainerdInternational Raceway. Also the same weekend will bethe 24th Annual Show and Go drag race. Infowww.Brainerdraceway.com

July 15–18: Kohler International Challenge Road America, Elkhart Lake WisconsinInfo www.roadamerica.com

July 24: InterMarque Drive-In Movie night hosted by the Minnesota Austin Healey Club. CottageView Drive-In, Cottage Grove. Please contact SteveRixen at srixen@gmail.com See page 11 for more info.

July 24: Published Enemies Road RallyGTA Road Rally jointly organized by the Lotus Corpsof Chicago and the Sports Car Club of America. Formore information about the rally and to find out how tore-register contact Event Chairman John Gartner:rockheadracing@yahoo.com See event flyer in this issue.

July 25: InterMarque Sunday Picnic Cherokee Park in St. Paul. See Details in this issue

July 31: il Rally Del Centenario: Alfa Romeo1910-2010 Starting from Stockholm, WI. $10-$25/car depending on make. See event flyer in this issue.

August 14: Healey Hill Climb IX 8am - 5pmAfton Alps Recreation Area. Onsite check in opens7:00am, closed 8:30am Questions? Contact Tom Hazenmyliberty@comcast.net or 612-237-1883 See event flyerin this issue.

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August 14: Brit Fest Hosted by the Minnesota MGGroup in Rogers, Minnesota at Ellingson’s Car Museum.See event flyer in this issue.

August 22: Rally in the Valley Car Show andBook Sale 8 am - 2pm 1830 Hanley Road - Hudson,WI. More Info at www.hudsoncarshow.com See eventflyer in this issue.

August 22: Wheels of Italy ItalianAutomobile and Motorcycle Show 10:00a.m.to 4:00p.m Lake Calhoun Executive Center - 3033 Excelsior Blvd Minneapolis, Minnesota. See event flyer in this issue.

August 29: InterMarque Sunday Picnic Cherokee Park in St. Paul. See details in this issue

September 4–5: VSCR Race at BrainerdInternational Raceway with SCCA’s TransAm race weekend. The 22nd Annual Muscle Shootout. More information can be found on thewww.brainerdraceway.com

September 10–12: Elkhart Lake VintageFestival XXV Road America, Elkhart LakeWisconsin. Hosted by the Vintage Sports Car DriversAssociation Info www.vscda.org

September 11: 30th Annual Wheels andWings Osceola, Wisconsin. Hosted by theMotorbooks division of the Quayside Publishing Group.Details will be available in the August 2010 issue.

September 12: 3rd Annual Wayzata & theMinneapolis Club Charity Auto ShowDowntown Wayzata, Minnesota during James J HillDays. See event flyer in this issue.

September 26: Intermarque Sunday Picnic Cherokee Park in St. Paul. See details in this issue.

JUNE 23–27: North America MGB Register -Belleville, Ontario, Canada, Host club: MG Car Club ofToronto, Contact info: mg2010@mgtoronto.com

JULY 1–3: GOF Central (Gathering of theFaithful ) MG T Register, Sawmill Creek Resort -Sandusky, Ohio

JULY 11–16: Midwest Region, Austin HealeyClub of America–Conclave 2010 Eagle RidgeResort & Spa, Galena, Illinois. For further information:www.austinhealeyconclave.com

JULY 26–JULY 29: NAMGAR (NorthAmerican MGA Register) GT–35 Lake LawnResort 2400 East Geneva Street, Delavan,WIwww.LakeLawnResort.com

OCTOBER 8–11: Lotus Owners Gathering(LOG 30) will take place where it all started 30 yearsago, historic Gettysburg, PA. The hotel headquarters forthe event will be the Eisenhower Inn & ConferenceCenter. To book early, go tohttp://www.eisenhower.com and ask for the special $99and $119 LOG room rates. Track day will be held atSummit Point Motorsports Park in West Virginia.http://www.summitpoint-raceway.com. For moreinformation contact Frank Howard at 612-823-3403 orfrankshoward@gmail.com.

OCTOBER 18–21: NORTH AMERICANTRIUMPH CHALLENGE ( VTR ) Jekyll Island, GA.Additional details to follow as they become available

MARQUE NATIONALS and UPPER MIDWEST REGIONALS

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Arrowhead Sports Car Club Monthly Meeting,second Thursday of the month, 7:00 p.m., 4767 WestArrowhead Road, Hermantown, Minnesota. Info:www.arrowheadscc.org

British Iron Society Informal gathering, everySaturday morning at the Fry-n Pan, Fourth and Main,beautiful downtown Fargo, North Dakota. Info: LarryLeClerc lkleclerc@msn.com

Fahr North Gathering EVERY 3RD THURSDAY,5pm. Club Jaeger: 10th & Washington Avenue North,Minneapolis Mostly Porsches guys, but all are welcome.Contact : Eric Erickson 952-426-5024

Mercedes Benz Club of America, Twin CitiesSection Informal dinner and discussion, firstWednesday of the month, 6:4 p.m., Lion’s Tap Restaurant,Hwy 212 and Cty Rd 4, Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Info:952-829-0848

Minnesota Austin-Healey Club Pie and/or PintWith the President, first Wednesday of the month,7:00 p.m. or before. Fort Snelling Officers Club,Minnesota. Info: www.mnhealey.com

Minnesota MG T Register MG Luncheons, every Tuesday, 11:15 a.m. American Legion, 6501 PortlandAvenue, Richfield, Minnesota. Info: Steve Blomberg 612-869-8264 striumph77@aol.com

Minnesota SAAB Club Monthly Meeting, firstThursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., Major’s Sports Cafelocated on Snelling Ave. in Roseville, Minnesota. Info:Chris Luick 507-252-1888 or www.mnsaabclub.org

Minnesota Minis Pizza Eating and PsychiatricSelf-Help Association Regular monthlymeetings at irregular times and locations. Checkwww.mini-sota.com or 320-963-5681.

Minnesota Triumphs Monthly Meeting, secondThursday of the month (except Nov. & Dec.), 7:00 p.m.,Fort Snelling Officers Club, Minnesota. Info:www.mntriumphs.org

Stella del Nord (Alfa Romeo) Monthly pizzaand wine gathering, second Monday of the month.Contact Ed Solstad for time and location. 612-822-0569 oresolstad@pressenter.com

The Regulars, twin cities vintage scooter clubSemimonthly gathering (weather permitting). Firstand third Sunday of the month, 2:00 p.m., Pizza Luce,Lyndale and 32nd, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Info:www.minnescoota.com

Thunder Bay Vintage Sports Car Club Monthlygeneral meeting, third Tuesday of the month, 7:00p.m. at the Port Arthur Prosvita Centre, 540 S. High Streetin the Library Room, Thunder Bay, Ontario. Info:www.tbvscc.ca

Triumph Drivers of Manitoba Monthlymeetings, open to interested parties, are held on thesecond Thursday of each month at the Irish Club, 654 ErinStreet, second floor at 8:00 p.m., Winnipeg, Manitoba,Canada. Info: www.britishcar.ca

Twin Cities VW Club Monthly meeting, firstWednesday of the month, 7:00 p.m., West Side VW, St.Louis Park, Minnesota. Meeting usually lasts 30 to 45minutes. Info: www.twincitiesvwclub.com

R E G U L A R C L U B E V E N T S

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il Rally del Centenario

Alfa Romeo

1910 - 2010

Saturday,

July 31st,

2010

Don’t happen to own anearly 30’s Alfa 8C2300?Not to fret.We welcome everything

from Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciales to

Citroen 2CV’s, ’67 Fiat 850 Spiders to Lamborghini Miuras,

and ’68 Camaro Z28s to Subaru WRX STi’s - the more interesting

the better.

This will be a brisk, fairly long Monte Carlo style rally with easy to follow written instructions

which will include mileages and leg times.You’ll enjoy the excellent all paved roads, great

scenery, and an eclectic variety of vehicles.We’ll end up at the Stone Barn outside of Nelson

for a post rally beer or wine, pizza, scoring, and awards.

REGISTRATION: 10:00 to 10:45pm

FIRST CAR OUT: 11:01am

MEET AT: Bogus Creek Cafe, 116 Spring St. (Co Rd ), Stockholm,WI

ENDS AT: The Stone Barn outside of Nelson,WI.

COST: Alfas: $10/car; Other Italian cars: $20/car;All others: $25/car.

RALLYMASTER: Ed Solstad (612) 822-0569 or esolstad@pressenter.com

While we don’t have any cars on sticks to give out, we do have good wine for the class winners,

Dead Guy Ale for “dead last but finished”, plus a 6-pack of Moretti for the most interesting Italian car

PLEASE RSVP TO THE RALLYMASTER BY WEDNESDAY, JULY 28TH TO RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT.Presented by the Stella del Nord Chapter of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club

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RENDEZVOUS 2010The Thunder Bay Vintage Sports Car Club

INVITES YOU TO

Wake the GiantAt the

20th Annual

Lake Superior Vintage Sports Car RendezvousIn Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

June 17th, 18th, 19th, 2010

Bring out your classic sports or touring car for a weekend of motoring fun and games.

The Lake Superior Vintage Sports Car RendezvousIN

Thunder Bay

This event was first held in Thunder Bay in 1991 with the support of the Austin Healey Club of

Manitoba. Local efforts on the part of a few enthusiastic sports car owners yielded a great weekend

(even though it rained) with 37 cars registered. Local interest continued to develop and the Thunder

Bay Vintage Sports Car Club was formed the following year. Our American Austin Healey guests had

such a great time that they decided to host the event in 1992 and it has since become an annual event.

The event is currently being hosted on a rotating basis by various clubs on both sides of the border.

In 2010, the event will be held at the Best Western Nor’Wester Resort Hotel on Highway 61 in Thunder

Bay Ontario. Come celebrate 20 years of cross-border motoring. A gymkhana and rally are planned as

well as tours of local points of interest including a trip to Russ Wanzuk’s museum of old racing cars

and motoring memorabilia. A Friday night BBQ is planned, and perhaps you may find time to squeeze

in a round of golf! Stay tuned!

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

John Colosimo 807-344-7694 Email: info@tbvscc.ca Club Website: www.tbvscc.ca

Nor’Wester Resort Hotel: www.bestwestern.com/prop_66055 Phone: 807-473-9123

As this is the 20th Anniversary, we are hoping this will be our biggest turnout yet! So register early!

NOTE: Please be aware that as of June 1st, 2009 the requirements for Travel Documents to re-

enter the United States has changed. Please check that you have the correct documents.

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PPPUUBBLLIISSHHEEDD EENNEEMMIIEESS Road Rally

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A GTA Road Rally jointly organized by the Lotus Corps of Chicago and the Sports Car Club of America.

Enjoy a drive along some of the best all-paved driving roads in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, while playing a game of roadside trivia.

Open to all licensed drivers, driving any car. You need only bring a road legal car, at least two people (one to navigate, one to drive), a watch, a calculator, a clipboard, something to write with and a willingness to have fun.

All teams competing in gangster regalia will not only receive the Rally Master’s appreciation but will score an additional 10 points.

Children related to the driver and/or navigator under the age of 16 will be allowed as passengers.

Both guardians will be required to sign a waiver on behalf of a minor competing in the event. Pre-registration is preferred to ensure sufficient route instruction availability and to ensure first come first served space in main room for the awards banquet.

On-site registration will be at Brandy Lake Park in Woodruff, Wisconsin between 10 am to 11 am, July 24, 2010. First car out at noon. The rally will finish at the historic Little Bohemia Restaurant, the site of the famous shootout (competitors will be responsible for their own meals).

Entry Fee: $35.00 per car, SCCA members will receive a $15.00 discount.

There will also be a SCCA Tour-TSD Road Rally on Sunday July 25, 2010 starting from Brandy Lake Park. If you attend both events you will receive a $15.00 discount for the Road Rally on Sunday

For more information about both Rallies and to find out how to pre-register contact:

Rally Master, Dave Koski: (715) 356-4384, dwkoski@charter.net

or Event Chairman, John Gartner: rockheadracing@yahoo.com

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The Minnesota

MG Group presents:

The annual Brit Fest

All British Car, Bike Show &

Swap-meet at Ellingson s Car

Museum 20950 Rogers Dr.

Rogers MN 55374

9:00am to 1:00pmPeoples choice balloting from

9:00 to 12:00.Trophies at 1:00

August 14th 2010

Show your vehicle for $5Swap meet spaces $10 per space

Please no FOR SALE signson any vehicles.

Ellingson s Car Museum

20950 Rogers Dr.Rogers, MN 55374-9191

Corner of Hwy 101 and I-94 in RogersContact: Minnesota MG Group,

Jim Pennoyer (763)536-5472

The areas largest All British Car & Bike Show and swap meet! Now in

our 13th year!

British Cycles

Car show and Swap meet

See these and other British car

clubs at Brit Fest 2010

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HAVE A FOREIGN VINTAGE

CAR EVENTYOU’D

LIKE TO PROMOTE?

Please send a pdf toInterMarque@gmail.com

for consideration inour calendar and

flyer listings.

All listings due on the 5th of themonth prior to desired publication.