Events

THE BRITISH CAR TOUR to the SEA • 2008
Sierra Point Marina • Brisbane, CA
Saturday • September 6th

The British Car Meet TOUR TO THE SEA starts at the Sierra Point Marina boathouse (the same place as the Sunday Car Show) and winds through the hills to the sea. It’s no-cost option for people who like to drive their cars as well as show them. We will be sending cars off between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A map will be provided. The tour ends at Cameron's Pub in Half Moon Bay where we will be kicking tyres and telling tall tales in the car park well into the afternoon.

• DIRECTIONS:

The Brisbane Marina is located just east of the Bayshore Freeway (101) between San Francisco and the SF Airport/Highway 380. Just take the Sierra Point Exit and follow the signs to the Marina. Trailer parking will be available on-site.

Call for information: 310-392-6605
e-mail: Sierra Point Marina Britmeet <rfeibusch1@earthlink.net>

THE BRITISH CAR MEET • 2008
Sierra Point Marina • Brisbane, CA
Sunday • September 7th

Join us for one of the most historic British automotive events in California at our new dockside venue at the Sierra Point Marina. This is essentially the popular Palo Alto meet in a new location. Over 400 quirky, classic & thoroughly lovable British cars are once again expected to grace the lawn and adjacent parking area in Brisbane, California. We are also expecting another great display of automotive oddities provided by the Arcane Auto Society. Spectators attend & park for free.

• SUNDAY SHOW - SEPTEMBER 7th
Join your British car friends for a smashing day at the Marina. Don't have a show car? Don't worry! Daily drivers, vintage racers, street rods and works-in-progress are as welcome as Concours quality show cars. British food, jazz, & more fun than you'll be able to tolerate! Awards in many classes. There will be no preregistration - all entrants will receive a commemorative gift. Cars will be placed at 9:00 AM and the fun goes on all day. The registration fee is still $25 per car at the gate.

• DIRECTIONS:

The MGOC will meet at BJ’s Brewery in the Tanforan Shopping Center at the intersection of El Camino Real and I-380 at 9:00~9:30 a.m. Departure from the shopping center is 10:00 a.m. sharp. Meeting at the shopping center allows the club to arrive as a group and park as a group.

If you would prefer to go directly to the show, the Brisbane Marina is located just east of the Bayshore Freeway (101) between San Francisco and the SF Airport/Highway 380. Just take the Sierra Point Exit and follow the signs to the Marina. Trailer parking will be available on-site.

Call for information: 310-392-6605
e-mail: Sierra Point Marina Britmeet <rfeibusch1@earthlink.net>

September 11, 7 pm

The Englander Sports
Pub & Restaurant

101 Parrott Street, San Leandro

http://www.englanderpub.com/

(510) 357-3571

The Englander is an enjoyable place where we have our own cozy room.

The food is good so bring your appetites.

Directions to The Englander:

From Northbound I-880, take the Washington Ave. exit within San Leandro
and turn right on Washington St. Travel 2.2 miles until you see Parrott
St. Turn right on Parrott Street. You will see The Englander on your
right.

From Southbound I-880, take Davis St. exit and turn left on Davis. Travel 1.3 miles, then turn right on E. 14^th St. Travel 0.3 miles, and then turn right on Parrott Street.

Come join the MGOC and take the grand tour around Mount Diablo. We will leave from Bob Trencheny’s house in Danville and head clockwise around the mountain. The tour will take us over some of the scenic back roads around Blackhawk and through a bit of downtown Walnut Creek before heading for the open spaces of Clayton. We will take Marsh Creek Road southeast through the rolling hills of the East Bay before heading south on Vasco Road. Plan to stop for a picnic lunch before reaching Vasco Road. Finally the tour will head back toward Danville on the back roads of North Livermore. We will avoid the treacherous Morgan Territory Road which is known to eat low hanging mufflers on race prepared MGBs! 

When: September 20. Arrive at Bob’s house between 9:30 - 10:00 am for coffee and a donut. The tour leaves at 10:30 am sharp! 

Where: 1518 Colchester Street, Danville CA

Map from North & San Francisco

Map from I-580 and I-680 Interchange

Call for directions (925)984-2472

Bring: Bag Lunch

Have you ever taken the time to play tourist in San Francisco? Do you enjoy taking your MG out for a leisurely drive? Does it make your heart go pitter patter at the sound of a dozen MGs accelerating? Well, all that and more can be yours on Sunday, October 5.

We will begin the tour at Coit Tower, venture to the top of twin peaks for a 360 degree view, drive through some of the most elegant neighborhoods, cruise through Golden Gate Park, visit Fort Point under the Golden Gate Bridge, and lunch with your MG friends at a picnic area in the Presidio. All this is free. Just pack a lunch, drive and enjoy. Set your calendar for October 5, 2008, 9:30 am.