YES ROB reminber you well!!!
your shop was next to a muffler shop and yes i was by a few times to hustle
the nobbc.
had (and still do) a red tr4a-
yes that was in the fourmulative period.
good to hear from you!
as you can see, ron, myself,and deano sucsseeded.
yes i do remimember you robin.
you had the valve train in pices on a 6 cyl jag last time i was by.
steve-colorado.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robin Jackson" <apexbrit@msn.com>
To: <Nobbc@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 2:56 PM
Subject: [Nobbc] Brit Cars
> I'm new to this group, but not new to Brit cars. Bought my first one, 1949
> TC,
> in 1953; today I am working to get my 1962 Mk2 on the road and maybe the
> Series III Sunbeam after that.
>
> I've owned a few others: AH 100-4 I drove
> from Quantico,VA to Mill Valley in 1956; MGA; 1958 Mog+4 (totaled it on
> Hwy 1
> at the Fireside) 1959 Mog +4 (went SCCA racing with it) ;1954 Flat Rad Mog
> :
> TR-3 (raced this too); Lotus 22 (3rd in Class B San Fran Region SCCA, 5th
> national runoffs at Riverside); 1969 Europa(recently sold).
>
> I owned and
> operated Apex British Motors on East Todd in Santa Rosa for many years and
> became known as one who could eventually fix problems with old Jags, Mogs,
> Bently, Rolls, Lotus, even an Allard.
>
> I think Steve came by to visit a few
> times and told me about his idea for a "club." At the time a few customers
> and
> "roadies" were doing "Dawn Patrols" out of my shop - a once a month run
> similar to the Sunday Moring Ride.
>
> After a couple of years retirement I'm
> attacking the Mk2 with renewed vigor so as to soon join you all on your
> runs
> and fun. I am taking a hiatus from rebuilding suspension, calipers, and am
> now
> working on sadly neglected wood work. I purchased the car from a Cazadero
> resident who let it get soggy inside under redwood for 3 years. Yuch; it
> will
> never be a show quality car, just a good runner.
>
> See ya soon. Cant make PA
> this year and have never been to the Dixon event, althoug I am told it is
> excellent. I think the Lotus club is revving up to take the participation
> award again at PA!
>
> Rob Jackson
> Mk2 Jag
> Series 3 Sunbeam
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