Hello Everyone,
Jode and I left our home in Arizona on Saturday afternoon. We didn't make it ten miles and the left side of the bonnet decided to try and take flight. I pulled over and relatched it. We only went another five miles, and it came unlatched again. I wired it closed; problem solved. I decided to take the back roads rather than the interstates. This proved to be a bad choice. The winds were gusting 30 miles per hour. Luckily the hood stayed in place, and the side curtains did their job. We arrived in Banning, California about 7 p.m.. A nice hotel room with a good dinner rounded out the day. Up at 6 a.m. and on the road by 7. We were only 100 miles from Los Angeles with no option but the interstates. Other than the bumps and the roads strewn with potholes, the ride to Woodley Park was uneventful. When we arrived, Mike, Tony, and Lex were already set up. After parking and setting up the car for the show, it was time for some exercise. We walked through the Auto Jumble, and I found a wood steering wheel. After few moments of indecision, I made the choice to purchase it. Its new home will be in the Singer. After a few hours, Tony's new Singer arrived on a flatbed. He had made plans with his friend Greg to get it started. At the appointed time, I found myself helping Greg. He had brought a booster box with him. The car cranked over but did not have any spark. We cleaned the points and sprayed carburetor cleaner in the carbs. The booster box ran out of power, so Greg pulled the battery out of his Mini Cooper. It did the trick. Suprise, it started after 40 years of silence.
After a few more hours and a few more walks, they awarded the plaques. I was surprised to hear my name. They awarded my Singer the Most Outrageous Car Award because the judges said that my car was the most subversive.
A note to President Paul: I saw Jay Leno walking through the car show. I said, "Hi, Jay." He stopped, shook my hand, and asked me a few questions about my car before walking away. So this year, Jay got "Singerized."
We said our goodbyes to Mike and Tony. We decided to take the interstate home because of three dogs awaiting our arrival back home. Cruising at 70 miles an hour along the interstate, I was averaging 21 MPG. The mistake I made was passing the gas station and not filling up. I managed to coast into a rest stop 1 mile away from the next gas station. I found an old antifreeze bottle. An elderly couple was nice enough to drive me to the gas station. I filled up the bottle and a carload of teenagers gave me a ride back to my car. On the road again, we made it back to our house without any problems.
Jode and I had a wonderful time. It was a shame that the boys from Canada could not make it. At least we got some more recognition for the Singer marque.
Dave V-6 AD
Queen's British 2010
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Re: Queen's British 2010
Dave & the Queen's English Gang...
WELL DONE!
I am sorry to have missed the show, but glad to have kept my job (getting back from LA was doubltful at best...). Good on you to get a hold of Jay! Who knows, he may show up in a Singer of his own next year
And the Coupe started up!?!??! Wow, a car show, garage (apparently), an award and an "out of gas" incident*. Sounds like a good time was had by all and I can not wait for the photos!
Way to waive the Singer flag gentlemen, hope to be there next year...
Paul
*been there-done that except I coasted into the gas station
WELL DONE!
I am sorry to have missed the show, but glad to have kept my job (getting back from LA was doubltful at best...). Good on you to get a hold of Jay! Who knows, he may show up in a Singer of his own next year
And the Coupe started up!?!??! Wow, a car show, garage (apparently), an award and an "out of gas" incident*. Sounds like a good time was had by all and I can not wait for the photos!
Way to waive the Singer flag gentlemen, hope to be there next year...
Paul
*been there-done that except I coasted into the gas station
Paul Bouchard
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1948 A Series Roadster
1947 Super Ten Saloon
1935 Le Mans Super Speed Model
Just enjoying the ride.
President, NASOC
Nine Roadster Registrar
1948 A Series Roadster
1947 Super Ten Saloon
1935 Le Mans Super Speed Model
Just enjoying the ride.
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Re: Queen's British 2010
nothing else to say...it was a great show.
I took more pics than anyone would ever be interested in seeing but I will get them up anyway.
And AND !!! AND !!! we even have video of the first firing of Tony's coupe in 40 years, sounded good.
I was planning on getting everything up on the site last night but Peter Lee and his wife and friends followed me home and got some 4AD parts out of my parts piles, by then it was dinner time and did not get the pics/video loaded.
I took more pics than anyone would ever be interested in seeing but I will get them up anyway.
And AND !!! AND !!! we even have video of the first firing of Tony's coupe in 40 years, sounded good.
I was planning on getting everything up on the site last night but Peter Lee and his wife and friends followed me home and got some 4AD parts out of my parts piles, by then it was dinner time and did not get the pics/video loaded.
Mike Rambour. Site Administrator
1953 Singer 4ADT (sold), 1934 Singer 9 Le Mans, 1934 Singer 1 1/2 4-Seater Sports (sold), 2009 BMW K1300GT
1953 Singer 4ADT (sold), 1934 Singer 9 Le Mans, 1934 Singer 1 1/2 4-Seater Sports (sold), 2009 BMW K1300GT
Re: Queen's British 2010
Hey all,
Looked like a great show. Thanks for getting the pictures up so I could see what I missed!!
BRG
Looked like a great show. Thanks for getting the pictures up so I could see what I missed!!
BRG
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Re: Queen's British 2010
Dave,
Nice Story!
Can I use it in NASOC NEWS as a follow-up to Mike & Tony's piece?
Cheers,
Phillip
Nice Story!
Can I use it in NASOC NEWS as a follow-up to Mike & Tony's piece?
Cheers,
Phillip
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Singer Enthusiast for over 40 Years.
'28 Senior, '33 & '34 Sports, '36 Le Mans SS & Bantam