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Photos and article by Steve Silverstein First published in Rootes Review, April 2006 Parked almost 36 years ago, This Alpine early Series II raced from 1963-1968, and appears to have been driven by J. Mone. I haven’t been able to find any additional records besides from a Vineland, NJ race. I suspect the car raced (more…)
31st Annual PA BASH Jim Thorpe, PA 20 May, 2006 Plan to spend a day in the hamlet of Jim Thorpe, previously Mauch Chunk, at the gateway to the Pocono Mountains. Jim Thorpe is an interesting, educational and fun place for us to visit. It’s contribution to American history is legendary. The end (hanging) of (more…)
Posted in the Forum by Jim D’Amelio Provided courtesy of T.J. Higgins Just how far back is it necessary to go to introduce the Rootes Group? So little has been written about such a great firm that in my opinion we have to go back to the beginning, to see how the Rootes Group developed (more…)
By Robert Jaarsma First published in Rootes Review August 2005 Several members of TE/AE met with “B.A.T.A.N.S.”. It is a close knit group of dedicated British car owners- the British Automobile Touring Association of Nova Scotia (B.A.T.A.N.S., www.batans.ca ). About 12 members were making a nine day run to southern New England. TE/AE members Ted (more…)
By Steve Silverstein First published Rootes Review: August 2005 The Mt. Washington Hill Climb is an event that is not well known, but to many it is one of the best motor sport events in the country. It’s certainly the oldest, dating to 1904. The setting is absolutely beautiful, the course is extremely challenging and the (more…)
Jim Anderson Published in Rootes Review August 2008 There’s been some misinformation floating around about the trademark issue and this may clear some things up. The name “Sunbeam Alpine” for automotive and associated products (such as T-shirts, caps, etc) was denied in May to Michael Hughes (not Holmes) of Duluth, GA and Carson City, NV. (more…)
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Lighthouse Landmark Rallye A fun 25 mile road rallye has been planned for TE/AE United XXV for Friday, August 26. A driver and navigator are needed to compete in the rallye. The landmark type rallye was popular in the 50s & 60s. It was also know as a *gimmick* rallye. No need for time-speed-distance tables (more…)
Tech Sessions We are in the planning stage of the Technical Sessions for the United and the following description will give you an idea on what may happen. There will undoubtedly be changes based on the final availability of presenters and equipment. Full Schedule Friday at 1:00 PM, our daily technical presentations will start in (more…)
Tigers East / Alpines East United XXV Alexandria Bay, New York — Thousand Islands Hi Rootes and Sunbeam Enthusiasts, You are invited to attend this year’s Annual Tigers East / Alpines East United XXV on August 26 to 28, 2005. RIVER BOAT CRUISE BOLDT & SINGER CASTLE TOURS ROAD RALLYE AUTOCROSS The Auto cross at (more…)