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www.mgnorthumbria.org
Northumbrian
October 2014

The A66 in Middlesbrough? Not exactly. See
what Mr and Mrs Holliday got up to in the US.
2
Chairmans Chat
Welcome back
Its been a long month, a busy one, a high mileage one and as
I write there is still more to come.
Many thanks to all those involved in planning and running the
Heritage Run. While attendance was down on previous years
those who did it all enjoyed the route and the venue. The fol-
lowing weekend found some of us at Belsay Hall for the NECP-
WA show while others did the MGCC Speckled Hen Run.
Choice continued the next weekend with the 1
st
Whitley Bay
Classics Show, which based on the photos and report in the
News Guardian looked to be well attended, and the weekend
trip to the North West, more about this elsewhere.
I was travelling back home from my extended weekend trip on
24
th
so missed the night run which is a shame as I do like night
driving. Thanks Mike.
And so to the future as I write or past as you read. Beamish
always a good gathering so hope to have seen some of you
there.
This months committee meeting agreed to have the Pride of
Ownership & EMMA awards at the December club night rather
than the xmas night out and the 2015 calendar should also be
available then. It will be the same format but slightly better
quality paper so the pages dont tear as easily. Also as our
planned events come to an end watch out for news of a visit
to the workshops at Washington of the restoration club.
Best wishes, Tim.
chairman@mgnorthumbria.org
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Wingrove & MG Newcastle
Wingrove motor company are pleased to bring the all new MG to
the North East. Wingrove was founded in 1925 by John Myers Dal-
kin Snr a local cattle auctioneer. Wingrove pride themselves on be-
ing a family owned business, with five generations in the business.
Having stood the test of time overcoming issues such as the devas-
tating WW11 and the major changes in the automobile industry,
Wingroves latest venture comes in the form of becoming the sole
North East provider of MG.
Unbelievably starting at 8,399, for the entry model. The real value
lies in the mid-spec 3Form because it starts at 9,299, with spec in-
cluding iPod connection, DAB radio, aircon, Bluetooth and steering
wheel audio controls. The top-spec 3Style adds parking sensors,
cruise control auto wiper/lights and diamond cut alloys.
MG Newcastle are the dealer for Newcastle at Fox & Hounds 388
West Road Newcastle NE51ER and fully trained service and after
sales department. Follow us on Facebook MGNewcastle. Call on
0191 2288025
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Annual General Meeting 5/11/14
Agenda
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Officers Reports incl decision on 2015 subs
Election of Officers
Decision to organise Classics in Corbridge 2015
Any Other Business
If you have any items you wish to raise or would like to stand
for the Committee please let me know.
Thanks
Tim
Road Fund
You will no doubt recall Mike Mitchells helpful advice for obtaining
zero rate road fund for 1973 cars. Well, it seems to have gotten
even easier than that. When I went to tax mine recently I took a
form V10 printed off the DVLA website, V5, insurance certificate
and MOT certificate and renewal form.
It turns out that you dont now need a V10 at all. The man behind
the counter just entered Historic Vehicle in the change section of
the V5, separated that part to send to the DVLA and gave me the
other half back. He then scanned the renewal form to confirm no
payment needed and as tax disks are no longer issued that was
that. Job done!
Alan Hutchinson
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Hollidays Easy Rider Holiday
In April and May this year my wife and I achieved another of our bucket
list ambitions Riding Route 66 on a Harley Davidson Cruiser. However
that was only part of the trip. We started in Vegas with a few days hitting the
high spots (including the Pawn Stars store and set) and casinos before pick-
ing up the Harley in one of the biggest dealerships Ive ever seen. The only
requirements were a licence, experience riding a very large motorcycle and
proper protective riding gear. I was a bit worried about this as we were only
wearing jeans, T shirts and trainers, but apparently in Vegas thats consid-
ered to be acceptable. We were told that if wed been wearing shorts and flip
-flops they may have had to think about it but only as long as it took me to
get my credit card out, I suspect.
When we tour we have a start and a finish in mind, the rest we make up on
the way, staying in motels, apartments and occasionally trailer parks what-
ever we can find when we decide to stop for the night. This has in the past
led to some quite scary experiences, but thats part of the fun.
We rode out of Vegas and down to Laughlin and then across to Kingman
where the longest stretch of original Route 66 starts. This is where all the
iconic (if somewhat tacky) 50s style diners, shops, museums and other
memorabilia can be seen. There are some not to be missed experiences such
as the Roadkill cafe, Westside Lilos , Angel Delgadillos barber shop, Doc
Hollidays barber shop (no relation I think, Meteor Crater) and standing
on the corner in Wimslow, Arizona where there is indeed a girl in a flat bed
Ford looking at you. There are also lots of old 50s cars and trucks parked
outside the shops (most quite old and unloved).
We went as far as Gallup, New Mexico before turning round and doing it all
again (to see the bits wed missed)and to continue on 66 up into the moun-
tains to the Ghost Town of Oatman which is more of a theme park than a
Ghost town, but enjoyable and worth seeing. We then rode back up towards
Vegas and round Lake Meade before handing the bike back and picking up
our car for the next 3 weeks (a rather ordinary Mitsubishi Galant).
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Established 1983
-------
Scotlands largest stockists of new & used MG & other Classic Parts.
MGOC Reccomended Supplier & 5 Star Spanner Award .
Full Workshop facilities, Bodywork specialists, Insurance work undertaken.
Always breaking Maestros, MGAs, MGBs, Magnettes, Midgets, for spares.
Fast & efficient Mail Order service
------
131, Jamphlars Road, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0ND
E-mail :- sales@chicdoig.com
Tel:- Office 01592-722999, Parts Department 01592-722666


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Established 1983
-------
Scotlands largest stockists of new & used MG & other Classic Parts.
MGOC Reccomended Supplier & 5 Star Spanner Award .
Full Workshop facilities, Bodywork specialists, Insurance work undertaken.
Always breaking Maestros, MGAs, MGBs, Magnettes, Midgets, for spares.
Fast & efficient Mail Order service
------
131, Jamphlars Road, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0ND
E-mail :- sales@chicdoig.com
Tel:- Office 01592-722999, Parts Department 01592-722666


Christmas Night Out


We are now taking bookings for our night out on Saturday 13th
December at the New Kent Hotel, Osbourne Road, Jesmond,
arrive 7pm for 7.30pm www.newkenthotel.co.uk After the meal
there is a disco or you can retire to the lounge bar.

A 3 course meal is available for 21.95.

The menu choices are:

To start
Winter Broth, Halloumi roast pepper salad or Prawn Cocktail

Main Course
Roast Turkey, Crunchy Hake, Beef au poive (creamy pepper-
corn sauce) or Roasted vegetable crumble

Desert
Christmas pudding, Fruits of the Forest panna cotta or Triple
chocolate cake.

To make your booking please contact Eileen Dalgarno and
send your deposit of 10 per head to the Treasurer, George
Dalgarno or pay him no later than the AGM on 5/11/14.

Transport Options:
1. Metro.
2. 4/5 parking spaces on public road, outside hotel.
3. Hotel parking - 5 on side, 2 in front , 9 at the back.
4. Parking in nearby streets.
5. We can reserve one disabled parking bay at the Hotel.
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Driving straight through Vegas we continued through Death Valley (chilly day
- only in the high 30s) stopping for the night at Lone Pine. The following day
we carried on past Mono Lake and up to South Lake Tahoe, which is a bit like
Keswick but with sunshine. Then it was a long drive to Sacramento (nice)
and on to San Francisco (one of my favourite places) for a ride on a cable car,
Lombard street (for those of us that remember The streets of San Francisco),
Chinatown and Fishermans wharf.
The next day was the superb drive down US route 1, vistas, elephant seals and
sunshine. The only thing missing was doing it in a T bird.
We stopped in Morro Bay and there they were T birds, Mustangs, gangsta
wagons, hot rods you name it. Wed stumbled on our second car show
(totally by accident this time).
From here to Santa Barbara, Ventura and a trip round Mulholland Drive for
spectacular views of Los Angeles and Hollywood (and a parking ticket for
parking in a no-park zone facing the wrong way!).
Then on to Pasadena, San Bernadino and Palm Springs- another of our fa-
vourite places for the obligatory photo opportunity by the statue of Sonny
Bono.
The next day was to Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree National Park, exploring
the hidden valley trail and overlooking the San Andreas fault line.
Calico Ghost town is a genuine (but touristy) place but well worth a visit, but
delayed us so that the last burst up the I 15 back to Vegas to catch our flight
back was rather pushing it. All in all we did almost 4,500 miles (car and bike)
which is not bad considering we had a start point and a finish point and we
made the rest up as we went.
Continued on page 7

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1st Clubnight, Backworth 8.00 pm
5th Club Run. Leaving from Hagg Hill Farm tea
room in Winlaton NE21 6RS. Meet up for about
11am expect to leave by 12.00. Provisionally
ending at Ravensworth Arms, Lamesley.
12th Club Run. Start from Brockbushes Farm, Sty
ford roundabout on the A69 at 11.00 am. About
70 miles also ending back at Brockbushes
Farm.
19th Brunton Show.
Autumn Leaves Run (Tyne Tees MGCC)
26th Absent Friends Run. Leave from Brockbushes
Farm at 10.00 am. About 105 miles with option
al lunch stop at Lanercost.


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This was followed by some more aerobatic displays by a
Firefly T67M, and then by a vintage jet trainer, a HUNTING
PERCIVAL P84 JET PROVOST. Unfortunately the stars
of the show, the two Lancaster Bombers, "Thumper" and
"MYNARSKI", the Spitfire & the Hurricane, never showed
up because of bad weather conditions, even though we
had a beautiful day with clear blue sky, but this was more
than made up for by one of the final appearances of the
last flying Avro Vulcan Bomber.














This did an extended display, because of the missing Bat-
tle of Britain Memorial flight. Pam commented "IT IS A BIT
NOISY", and then after a slow flypast, when it went into a
vertical climb she felt the earth move!!!!! No wonder the
Argies surrendered after one these bombed the runway at
Port Stanley, in the Falkland conflict.

Les Davison
The magnificent
Vulcan
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Les and Pams Scottish airshow trip

We met up at Denton Burn Library car park, early Satur-
day morning on the 6th Sept, for the long run up to Prest-
wick Airport, near Glasgow. On a lovely fine autumn morn-
ing we had a brisk drive across to Carlisle, then up the
M74 into Scotland. We took the MG6, as we had to take
Pam's wheelchair, for all of the walking around at the Air-
show. As we were the only car that bothered to make the
journey, we made full use of our Blue Disabled Badge, and
we were allowed to park right on the promenade, on the
seafront at Ayr, which meant we had a fantastic view of
the show from the comfort of our car.

After a couple of very good aerobatic displays by the
BLADES, a solo PITT SPECIAL, and then the RV8TORS,
(nothing to do with MGB's unfortunately) there followed
one of the show highlights, a display by a 71 year
old Consolidated Catalina G-PBYA, flying boat.

Consolidated
Catalina flying
boat.
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We then headed back
towards Gallup (on the
freeway) stopping at
Bearizona a wildlife
park where you can drive
through the park past
Buffalo, Wolves and
Bears roaming around
each enclosure (my other
half has a thing about
bears! Wherever theres
a possibility of seeing a
bear we have to go).
After this we turned up into Utah and Moab, where we visited Window Rock,
the Navaho Tribal Government and all the National Parks (Arches, Can-
yonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion - all different and all spec-
tacular!). Monument Valley was stupendous however no-one told me that the
17 mile drive through it was on a sandy track that contained some steep hills
and resulted in some rather interesting rear wheel drifting, especially when
trying to avoid the 4X4 Tourist trucks that seemed to think they owned the
place (perhaps they do!).
From there we headed back to Vegas, stopping at the Valley of Fire State
Park on the way.
It was in Moab that we got to the April Action Car Show however as it was
later than planned when we got there, we had missed much of it. Never mind,
in America, car shows always end up with most of the cars tearing up and
down the main street showing off for half the night, so there was still plenty
to see including one of my all time favourites a red 1974 Corvette Stingray
coupe (drool) and some weird and wonderful hot rods and dragsters.
Malcolm Holliday
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North West Weekend 2014
Four cars left Washington services in thick fog on the 18
th
, Jonathan
bravely keeping his top down. It did slowly get better but remained
foggy through Richmond and Leyburn. From here we drove through
Wharfedale on the B6160 which was part of the Tour de France
route. There were still yellow bikes and bunting along the route
and near Buckden the sun finally came out and I wish I had stopped
to take a photo of the cars on the road with the multi coloured cy-
clists name's on the tarmac.
Having talked to a member of the Ilkley Club at the Heritage Run
we had been recommended to eat at the Fountaine Inn in Linton. A
very nice pub a scenic spot. We looked at the ford, but no one was
tempted to try it. We then headed towards Burnley, Rawtenstall
and into Rochdale where we had been invited for tea and cakes by
Kevin's brother. Kevin & Lynda were staying here, so the remaining
three headed for our hotel in Ashton under Lyme with two map
reading errors on the way. They were my mistakes but over the
coming days we all had difficulties with Greater Manchester's odd
lane markings and road signs.

Friday 19
th
we left the hotel at 10.30 in lovely sunshine, roofs
down and I was navigating for Jonathan wearing a polo shirt. How-
ever this was to change within an hour and I had to ask him to stop
while I put on my coat, and it was still going to get worse! The
route, partly based on Emma's local knowledge, took us through
some scenic mill towns and villages before climbing higher into
thick fog as we went over Moss Moor towards Holmfirth. From there
it was a short drive to the Oil Can Cafe at the Carding Mill Shed in
New Mills. Well worth a visit, it is a classic car garage, museum,
cafe and collection of autojumble, bric a brac and vintage clothing.
After lunch we headed south but had to stop after a few miles for 3
tops to be raised. Due to the deteriorating weather some decided
to return to base. However Jonathan & I carried on as planned and
visited the Speedwell Cavern where you have a boat ride along the
flooded tunnel. As this had taken longer than expected we then cut
short the route and headed back.
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Saturday was our visit to the Manchester Classic Car Show and a sepa-
rate article will detail this.
We had been invited to join the North Manchester MGOC on Sunday
and met up with them in Rochdale for their run. Weatherwise this
was the best day with sunshine all day and occasional sightings of
various planes going to and from the Southport Air Show. Our route
took us north west into the Pendle Hills for a coffee stop at a garden
centre (its what MG clubs do!!) north of Clitheroe. We left here and
drove through the Trough of Bowland to a lunch stop, pub, before a
final stop at Whalley Abbey. A quick motorway return leg got us back
to the hotel in time to get the Grand Prix highlights.
The planned return route on Monday was abandoned as I was going
down to Leicester and the others chose their own routes but overall
it was a good weekend, the routes would have been very scenic with-
out the fog, the hotel facilities and staff were excellent and only a
few errors and typo's with the routes.
On my way south I called in at the Grand Prix Collection at Donning-
ton Park an excellent place if you are in the area.
Tim
Oil Can Cafe
8


North West Weekend 2014
Four cars left Washington services in thick fog on the 18
th
, Jonathan
bravely keeping his top down. It did slowly get better but remained
foggy through Richmond and Leyburn. From here we drove through
Wharfedale on the B6160 which was part of the Tour de France
route. There were still yellow bikes and bunting along the route
and near Buckden the sun finally came out and I wish I had stopped
to take a photo of the cars on the road with the multi coloured cy-
clists name's on the tarmac.
Having talked to a member of the Ilkley Club at the Heritage Run
we had been recommended to eat at the Fountaine Inn in Linton. A
very nice pub a scenic spot. We looked at the ford, but no one was
tempted to try it. We then headed towards Burnley, Rawtenstall
and into Rochdale where we had been invited for tea and cakes by
Kevin's brother. Kevin & Lynda were staying here, so the remaining
three headed for our hotel in Ashton under Lyme with two map
reading errors on the way. They were my mistakes but over the
coming days we all had difficulties with Greater Manchester's odd
lane markings and road signs.

Friday 19
th
we left the hotel at 10.30 in lovely sunshine, roofs
down and I was navigating for Jonathan wearing a polo shirt. How-
ever this was to change within an hour and I had to ask him to stop
while I put on my coat, and it was still going to get worse! The
route, partly based on Emma's local knowledge, took us through
some scenic mill towns and villages before climbing higher into
thick fog as we went over Moss Moor towards Holmfirth. From there
it was a short drive to the Oil Can Cafe at the Carding Mill Shed in
New Mills. Well worth a visit, it is a classic car garage, museum,
cafe and collection of autojumble, bric a brac and vintage clothing.
After lunch we headed south but had to stop after a few miles for 3
tops to be raised. Due to the deteriorating weather some decided
to return to base. However Jonathan & I carried on as planned and
visited the Speedwell Cavern where you have a boat ride along the
flooded tunnel. As this had taken longer than expected we then cut
short the route and headed back.
9






Saturday was our visit to the Manchester Classic Car Show and a sepa-
rate article will detail this.
We had been invited to join the North Manchester MGOC on Sunday
and met up with them in Rochdale for their run. Weatherwise this
was the best day with sunshine all day and occasional sightings of
various planes going to and from the Southport Air Show. Our route
took us north west into the Pendle Hills for a coffee stop at a garden
centre (its what MG clubs do!!) north of Clitheroe. We left here and
drove through the Trough of Bowland to a lunch stop, pub, before a
final stop at Whalley Abbey. A quick motorway return leg got us back
to the hotel in time to get the Grand Prix highlights.
The planned return route on Monday was abandoned as I was going
down to Leicester and the others chose their own routes but overall
it was a good weekend, the routes would have been very scenic with-
out the fog, the hotel facilities and staff were excellent and only a
few errors and typo's with the routes.
On my way south I called in at the Grand Prix Collection at Donning-
ton Park an excellent place if you are in the area.
Tim
Oil Can Cafe
10
Les and Pams Scottish airshow trip

We met up at Denton Burn Library car park, early Satur-
day morning on the 6th Sept, for the long run up to Prest-
wick Airport, near Glasgow. On a lovely fine autumn morn-
ing we had a brisk drive across to Carlisle, then up the
M74 into Scotland. We took the MG6, as we had to take
Pam's wheelchair, for all of the walking around at the Air-
show. As we were the only car that bothered to make the
journey, we made full use of our Blue Disabled Badge, and
we were allowed to park right on the promenade, on the
seafront at Ayr, which meant we had a fantastic view of
the show from the comfort of our car.

After a couple of very good aerobatic displays by the
BLADES, a solo PITT SPECIAL, and then the RV8TORS,
(nothing to do with MGB's unfortunately) there followed
one of the show highlights, a display by a 71 year
old Consolidated Catalina G-PBYA, flying boat.

Consolidated
Catalina flying
boat.
7
We then headed back
towards Gallup (on the
freeway) stopping at
Bearizona a wildlife
park where you can drive
through the park past
Buffalo, Wolves and
Bears roaming around
each enclosure (my other
half has a thing about
bears! Wherever theres
a possibility of seeing a
bear we have to go).
After this we turned up into Utah and Moab, where we visited Window Rock,
the Navaho Tribal Government and all the National Parks (Arches, Can-
yonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion - all different and all spec-
tacular!). Monument Valley was stupendous however no-one told me that the
17 mile drive through it was on a sandy track that contained some steep hills
and resulted in some rather interesting rear wheel drifting, especially when
trying to avoid the 4X4 Tourist trucks that seemed to think they owned the
place (perhaps they do!).
From there we headed back to Vegas, stopping at the Valley of Fire State
Park on the way.
It was in Moab that we got to the April Action Car Show however as it was
later than planned when we got there, we had missed much of it. Never mind,
in America, car shows always end up with most of the cars tearing up and
down the main street showing off for half the night, so there was still plenty
to see including one of my all time favourites a red 1974 Corvette Stingray
coupe (drool) and some weird and wonderful hot rods and dragsters.
Malcolm Holliday
6



1st Clubnight, Backworth 8.00 pm
5th Club Run. Leaving from Hagg Hill Farm tea
room in Winlaton NE21 6RS. Meet up for about
11am expect to leave by 12.00. Provisionally
ending at Ravensworth Arms, Lamesley.
12th Club Run. Start from Brockbushes Farm, Sty
ford roundabout on the A69 at 11.00 am. About
70 miles also ending back at Brockbushes
Farm.
19th Brunton Show.
Autumn Leaves Run (Tyne Tees MGCC)
26th Absent Friends Run. Leave from Brockbushes
Farm at 10.00 am. About 105 miles with option
al lunch stop at Lanercost.


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This was followed by some more aerobatic displays by a
Firefly T67M, and then by a vintage jet trainer, a HUNTING
PERCIVAL P84 JET PROVOST. Unfortunately the stars
of the show, the two Lancaster Bombers, "Thumper" and
"MYNARSKI", the Spitfire & the Hurricane, never showed
up because of bad weather conditions, even though we
had a beautiful day with clear blue sky, but this was more
than made up for by one of the final appearances of the
last flying Avro Vulcan Bomber.














This did an extended display, because of the missing Bat-
tle of Britain Memorial flight. Pam commented "IT IS A BIT
NOISY", and then after a slow flypast, when it went into a
vertical climb she felt the earth move!!!!! No wonder the
Argies surrendered after one these bombed the runway at
Port Stanley, in the Falkland conflict.

Les Davison
The magnificent
Vulcan
12



Established 1983
-------
Scotlands largest stockists of new & used MG & other Classic Parts.
MGOC Reccomended Supplier & 5 Star Spanner Award .
Full Workshop facilities, Bodywork specialists, Insurance work undertaken.
Always breaking Maestros, MGAs, MGBs, Magnettes, Midgets, for spares.
Fast & efficient Mail Order service
------
131, Jamphlars Road, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0ND
E-mail :- sales@chicdoig.com
Tel:- Office 01592-722999, Parts Department 01592-722666


Christmas Night Out


We are now taking bookings for our night out on Saturday 13th
December at the New Kent Hotel, Osbourne Road, Jesmond,
arrive 7pm for 7.30pm www.newkenthotel.co.uk After the meal
there is a disco or you can retire to the lounge bar.

A 3 course meal is available for 21.95.

The menu choices are:

To start
Winter Broth, Halloumi roast pepper salad or Prawn Cocktail

Main Course
Roast Turkey, Crunchy Hake, Beef au poive (creamy pepper-
corn sauce) or Roasted vegetable crumble

Desert
Christmas pudding, Fruits of the Forest panna cotta or Triple
chocolate cake.

To make your booking please contact Eileen Dalgarno and
send your deposit of 10 per head to the Treasurer, George
Dalgarno or pay him no later than the AGM on 5/11/14.

Transport Options:
1. Metro.
2. 4/5 parking spaces on public road, outside hotel.
3. Hotel parking - 5 on side, 2 in front , 9 at the back.
4. Parking in nearby streets.
5. We can reserve one disabled parking bay at the Hotel.
5
Driving straight through Vegas we continued through Death Valley (chilly day
- only in the high 30s) stopping for the night at Lone Pine. The following day
we carried on past Mono Lake and up to South Lake Tahoe, which is a bit like
Keswick but with sunshine. Then it was a long drive to Sacramento (nice)
and on to San Francisco (one of my favourite places) for a ride on a cable car,
Lombard street (for those of us that remember The streets of San Francisco),
Chinatown and Fishermans wharf.
The next day was the superb drive down US route 1, vistas, elephant seals and
sunshine. The only thing missing was doing it in a T bird.
We stopped in Morro Bay and there they were T birds, Mustangs, gangsta
wagons, hot rods you name it. Wed stumbled on our second car show
(totally by accident this time).
From here to Santa Barbara, Ventura and a trip round Mulholland Drive for
spectacular views of Los Angeles and Hollywood (and a parking ticket for
parking in a no-park zone facing the wrong way!).
Then on to Pasadena, San Bernadino and Palm Springs- another of our fa-
vourite places for the obligatory photo opportunity by the statue of Sonny
Bono.
The next day was to Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree National Park, exploring
the hidden valley trail and overlooking the San Andreas fault line.
Calico Ghost town is a genuine (but touristy) place but well worth a visit, but
delayed us so that the last burst up the I 15 back to Vegas to catch our flight
back was rather pushing it. All in all we did almost 4,500 miles (car and bike)
which is not bad considering we had a start point and a finish point and we
made the rest up as we went.
Continued on page 7

4
Hollidays Easy Rider Holiday
In April and May this year my wife and I achieved another of our bucket
list ambitions Riding Route 66 on a Harley Davidson Cruiser. However
that was only part of the trip. We started in Vegas with a few days hitting the
high spots (including the Pawn Stars store and set) and casinos before pick-
ing up the Harley in one of the biggest dealerships Ive ever seen. The only
requirements were a licence, experience riding a very large motorcycle and
proper protective riding gear. I was a bit worried about this as we were only
wearing jeans, T shirts and trainers, but apparently in Vegas thats consid-
ered to be acceptable. We were told that if wed been wearing shorts and flip
-flops they may have had to think about it but only as long as it took me to
get my credit card out, I suspect.
When we tour we have a start and a finish in mind, the rest we make up on
the way, staying in motels, apartments and occasionally trailer parks what-
ever we can find when we decide to stop for the night. This has in the past
led to some quite scary experiences, but thats part of the fun.
We rode out of Vegas and down to Laughlin and then across to Kingman
where the longest stretch of original Route 66 starts. This is where all the
iconic (if somewhat tacky) 50s style diners, shops, museums and other
memorabilia can be seen. There are some not to be missed experiences such
as the Roadkill cafe, Westside Lilos , Angel Delgadillos barber shop, Doc
Hollidays barber shop (no relation I think, Meteor Crater) and standing
on the corner in Wimslow, Arizona where there is indeed a girl in a flat bed
Ford looking at you. There are also lots of old 50s cars and trucks parked
outside the shops (most quite old and unloved).
We went as far as Gallup, New Mexico before turning round and doing it all
again (to see the bits wed missed)and to continue on 66 up into the moun-
tains to the Ghost Town of Oatman which is more of a theme park than a
Ghost town, but enjoyable and worth seeing. We then rode back up towards
Vegas and round Lake Meade before handing the bike back and picking up
our car for the next 3 weeks (a rather ordinary Mitsubishi Galant).
13



Established 1983
-------
Scotlands largest stockists of new & used MG & other Classic Parts.
MGOC Reccomended Supplier & 5 Star Spanner Award .
Full Workshop facilities, Bodywork specialists, Insurance work undertaken.
Always breaking Maestros, MGAs, MGBs, Magnettes, Midgets, for spares.
Fast & efficient Mail Order service
------
131, Jamphlars Road, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0ND
E-mail :- sales@chicdoig.com
Tel:- Office 01592-722999, Parts Department 01592-722666


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Wingrove & MG Newcastle
Wingrove motor company are pleased to bring the all new MG to
the North East. Wingrove was founded in 1925 by John Myers Dal-
kin Snr a local cattle auctioneer. Wingrove pride themselves on be-
ing a family owned business, with five generations in the business.
Having stood the test of time overcoming issues such as the devas-
tating WW11 and the major changes in the automobile industry,
Wingroves latest venture comes in the form of becoming the sole
North East provider of MG.
Unbelievably starting at 8,399, for the entry model. The real value
lies in the mid-spec 3Form because it starts at 9,299, with spec in-
cluding iPod connection, DAB radio, aircon, Bluetooth and steering
wheel audio controls. The top-spec 3Style adds parking sensors,
cruise control auto wiper/lights and diamond cut alloys.
MG Newcastle are the dealer for Newcastle at Fox & Hounds 388
West Road Newcastle NE51ER and fully trained service and after
sales department. Follow us on Facebook MGNewcastle. Call on
0191 2288025
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Annual General Meeting 5/11/14
Agenda
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Officers Reports incl decision on 2015 subs
Election of Officers
Decision to organise Classics in Corbridge 2015
Any Other Business
If you have any items you wish to raise or would like to stand
for the Committee please let me know.
Thanks
Tim
Road Fund
You will no doubt recall Mike Mitchells helpful advice for obtaining
zero rate road fund for 1973 cars. Well, it seems to have gotten
even easier than that. When I went to tax mine recently I took a
form V10 printed off the DVLA website, V5, insurance certificate
and MOT certificate and renewal form.
It turns out that you dont now need a V10 at all. The man behind
the counter just entered Historic Vehicle in the change section of
the V5, separated that part to send to the DVLA and gave me the
other half back. He then scanned the renewal form to confirm no
payment needed and as tax disks are no longer issued that was
that. Job done!
Alan Hutchinson
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Chairmans Chat
Welcome back
Its been a long month, a busy one, a high mileage one and as
I write there is still more to come.
Many thanks to all those involved in planning and running the
Heritage Run. While attendance was down on previous years
those who did it all enjoyed the route and the venue. The fol-
lowing weekend found some of us at Belsay Hall for the NECP-
WA show while others did the MGCC Speckled Hen Run.
Choice continued the next weekend with the 1
st
Whitley Bay
Classics Show, which based on the photos and report in the
News Guardian looked to be well attended, and the weekend
trip to the North West, more about this elsewhere.
I was travelling back home from my extended weekend trip on
24
th
so missed the night run which is a shame as I do like night
driving. Thanks Mike.
And so to the future as I write or past as you read. Beamish
always a good gathering so hope to have seen some of you
there.
This months committee meeting agreed to have the Pride of
Ownership & EMMA awards at the December club night rather
than the xmas night out and the 2015 calendar should also be
available then. It will be the same format but slightly better
quality paper so the pages dont tear as easily. Also as our
planned events come to an end watch out for news of a visit
to the workshops at Washington of the restoration club.
Best wishes, Tim.
chairman@mgnorthumbria.org
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