GoF West

Monterey Bay, California

July 6 - 10

GoF West is the name of a regularly held “Gathering of the Faithful” MG owners in the Western United States. Although GoF West is usually centered around pre-1956 MGs, the organizers of this GoF West would like to stress that all MGs, and MG people, are welcome.

This year, GoF West will be just a pleasant drive down the coast from us in beautiful Monterey. As residents of the San Francisco Bay Area, I’m sure we’re all aware of the many wonders of the nearby Monterey Bay Area.

Nevertheless, it bears repeating that Monterey County, the setting of many of John Steinbeck’s novels, is home to three Missions, Cannery Row, a Maritime Museum, great seafood, shopping, and, of course, the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium.

And let’s not forget the astoundingly beautiful California coastline, and the wildlife that inhabits it. There’s the windswept beauty of the cypress trees dotting the shoreline beside the curving roads, crashing waves, and resting harbor seals. And just a short drive away is scenic 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, Carmel, and the jewel of the California State Parks system, Point Lobos.

Of course, there will also be a wide variety of MG events. In addition to the car show, the organizers, including our very own Stuart Locke, have planned a full schedule of tech sessions, model displays, rallyes, dinners, and funkhana for our enjoyment.

GoF West will be returning to the Monterey Hyatt Regency, which, having just undergone a $45 million renovation, should be much improved from our last visit there for GoF West in 1998. The organizers have managed to obtain the phenomenal (for Monterey) room rate of $159 a night.

Online Registration and Schedule of Events:

http://gofwest.com/events.htm