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by Ron Wolverton in the August 1995 RootesReview Does driving your car onto ramps drive you rampant? Mine did until I made a ramp base. The Problem The first problem I had was the ramp would scoot out from under one or both tires. This would occur anytime from first contact to halfway up the (more…)
or, It’s Not Nice To Fool With Mother Nature, or, Quality British Technology by Stu Brennan in the August 1996 RootesReview How many times have we pursued a lofty goal, only to have the complications grow, and the direction change, before we struggle to a barely acceptable end? Long time members may recall an article (more…)
The process of building reliability into anything consists of finding the weak links and eliminating them. It is an ongoing process. Make it a point to improve the quality of any part you replace, while allowing for re-installation of any stock parts in the future. Later model cars from the same maker often provide upgraded parts which bolt right on. For my ’61 Sunbeam Alpine I upgraded the fuel, cooling, electrical, and brake systems as well as the engine and driveline.
by Claude Wynre in the July , 1995 RootesReview For you Sunbeam owners who have wire wheels. For years I had problems with a clunk sound in the rear end whenever I started forward to backwards in my Sunbeam Alpine with wire wheels. One shop even “overhauled” the rear end at no small cost and (more…)
The 38th annual Original British Car Day took place on Sunday June 7th at Lilypons Water Gardens in Adamstown, MD. This event has become a mini-tradition for the Chesapeake region members and we had a good turnout this year with 28 people attending. Six Tigers and two Alpines represented the marque with a strong showing (more…)
The 7th annual Brits on the Lake car show took place on Sunday August 9 in Port Perry, Ontario, a small town on Lake Scugog about one hour northeast of Toronto. This year, Mother Nature cooperated with a spectacular sunny warm day, so a record turnout of over 300 British cars was expected. While the (more…)
When fitted with the proper equipment, the Tiger became a true racer and could dominate an event while putting some of Europe’s finest to shame. This proper equipment was available from the beginning for the Tiger and was designated as LAT meaning Los Angeles Tiger.
Another great British Car Day held at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. British Car Day is hosted annually by the Toronto Triumph Club, on the third Sunday of September. Since its inaugural event in 1984, it has grown in leaps and bounds, and now draws over 1,000 British cars, many flea market vendors, and 8,000 spectators, (more…)
A great time was had by all! Can you find yourself? Can you spot the generator repair?
Photo Gallery of Parts and Hospitality Room in Dayton