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From: AMGBA@aol.com
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 1997 20:10:55 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: AMGBA Convention Story
American MGB Association 1997 Convention in Palo Alto, California
by Bruce Magers
On Saturday and Sunday, September 6th and 7th, 1997, the American MGB
association returned to beautiful El Camino Park in Palo Alto, California for
its 20th annual meeting. The event was held in conjunction The British Car
Meet hosted by Rick Feibusch.
On Saturday a driving event was held that included a scenic tour of the
mountains just west of Palo Alto. The scenery was spectacular and the
mountain road was just made for MG driving.. The tour included several
interesting stops some of which were a hiking tour to locate the San Andreas
fault and a stop in Pescadero for some freshly made artichoke and garlic
bread. Gary Anderson of British Car Magazine, did an outstanding job as
rallye master. The tour ended at El Granada, California at the English Tea
Room which was located on the Pacific coast.
Sunday morning started as another beautiful California day. The line of cars
waiting to get into the park was already formed by 8:30 am. Rick Feibusch
and his staff handled the parking of the cars. Almost 700 cars and their
cars participated in the event. A delightful jazz band played while vendors
served English food which contributed to the festive atmosphere.
The AMGBA conducted a popular vote contest to recognize the hard work of some
MG owners. Margie Johnson, Secretary handled the awards presentation for the
AMGBA. Winners of the American MGB Association's popular vote were as
follows:
RUBBER BUMPER MGB ROADSTERS
1. '79 - Carlos Laoa; Pacifica, CA
2. '79 - Kathy Lappe; Portula Valley, CA
3. '79 - Connie Chronis; Los Altos, CA
CHROME BUMPER MGB ROADSTERS
1. '65 - Bill Dinehart; Walnut Creek, CA
2. '69 - Betsy Shotwell; Palo Alto, CA
3. '71 - Ron & Maryanne Picoli; San Jose, CA
MGB-GTs
1. '67 V-8 - Robert & Susan Miller; Brentwood, CA
2. '67 - Dennis Glavis; Santa Cruz, CA
3. '73 - Ken Kishlansky; Santa Cruz, CA
MG MIDGET
1. '72 - Lisa, Michael, Justin & Travis Perry; Morgan Hill, CA
2. '71 - Jim Rose; San Jose, CA
3. '61 - Steve Bartz; Los Altos, CA
The American MGB Association wishes to thank everyone that attended and Rick
Feibusch and his staff for a well organized event. For 1998, the AMGBA will
hold its 21st Annual Meet in Charlotte, North Carolina on the beautiful lake
campus of Davidson College in September.
For information on this or on the American MGB Association, please contact
the AMGBA , P. O. Box 11401, Chicago, IL 60611; phone: 1-800-723-MGMG;
E-mail: AMGBA@aol.com.
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