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1 MORGAN OWNERS GROUP NORTHWEST VOLUME 32, NUMBER 8 August 2012

2 LOCAL HAPPENINGS At last, Mog weather for all. It certainly is great to be able to drive our Mogs without a parka and insulated boots. Please send your Pod events schedule to Steve Hutchens for listing on our web site. Be sure to check that calendar and know that you are welcome at any of the events. The more Mogs, the merrier. Coming soon to the Southern Pod is our annual Mog & Grog drive. Well, actually, it is the wine tour led by Wayne (The Potentate of Pinot) Harris. It is always a great drive and splendid wines to taste. Wayne knows all about those wines that cost more than a tank of petrol but he provides for those of us with more humble taste, too. Next up is the ABFM at Portland International Raceway Aug. 31-Sept. 3. Registration packets are available Friday evening Aug 31. We gather for breakfast at 8 AM Saturday and then the five minute drive to the greensward to be surrounded by 800 British cars. There will be food, music and a day of Morgan stories. Can it get better than this? But wait, there s more Saturday evening we ll adjourn to the Farm Estate of Debra and Roscoe Nelson for our après ABFM food, beverage and story time. All in all, a great day. Won t you plan to join us? Drive on, Dick 2011 MOGNW Officers and Board President Dick Tilden president@mognw.com Treasurer Cati Waterman treasurer@mognw.com Secretary Pat Miles secretary@mognw.com Editor/Webmaster Mike Miles mognw@mognw.com Historian Steve Hutchens historian@mognw.com Regalia Garth Morgan regalia@mognw.com Island Pod Rep Jane Cowan islandpod@mognw.com Midlands Pod Rep Mike Amos midlandspod@mognw.com Northern Pod Rep Ken Miles northernpod@mognw.com Southern Pod Rep Wayne Harris southernpod@mognw.com Cover photo of from Google Images search. Copywrite info not available. 2

3 2012 Morgan Activities Date Event Location Contact August 18 Annual MOGNW Oregon Wine Tour Yamhill Valley, OR Aug 29 - Sept 3 Sep 12 - Oct 2 There and Back Again MORGAN CALIFORNIA/OREGON TOUR BC to PDX ABFM & Back California/Oregon Sept FlogMog - NorCal & Southern Oregon Chico CA Sept Linkages of Interest: Morgans Over America VI Morgan Prototype driven to Geneva: TopGear: Formula car in snow at Nurburgring: Electric Drift Car Paint Scheme Design Contest: Morgan Plus 8 Photos: Rebirth of Studebaker? Savannah, GA to Williamsburg, WV Jeremy Clarkson on the UK Economy: Electric Vehicle with a wooden chassis: Morgan Plus E Roadster: Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011: Messe in Essen Techno Classica Motor Show: Wayne Harris harrisw1911@yahoo.com Ric MacDonald ricmacd@telus.net Dave Hammond dbh@hamengr.com John Burks burksjohn1@gmail.com Ken Miles kengmiles@shaw.ca Appeal Over Vintage Car Case Upheld (Bentley Speed Six): (Continued on page 4) 3

4 (Continued from page 3) Charles and Kiera Morgan driving 3500 miles across America in a 3 wheeler. It gives Morgans Across America a new meaning. Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 1911 to sell for 550,000 MOGNW Volunteer(s) Needed: Mogazine editor monthly project to compile, format, and release all materials pertaining to club events, advertising, and items of interest. Familiar with MicroSoft Publisher or similar formatting software recommended. Workload can be hours per month. Not recommended for the self employed. Website Editor (may be Mogazine editor as well) - compile, format, and publish calendar updates and newsworthy information to the website. Familiar with web tools and website building is critical. Workload can range from 5-10 hours per month depending on creativity. Contact your Pod Rep if interested or for more information. Regalia Club merchandise can be purchased by contacting Garth Morgan via the address listed elsewhere in this publication. Meetings and Events Events and social meetings are held in each of our four Pods: Island (Victoria), Midlands (Seattle), Northern (Vancouver BC), and Southern (Portland). Times & locations are listed on the MOGNW calendar. Please contact your closest Regional Rep for information on activities in your area. Submitting Material for Publication Address: Please send content to the Editor by (address above) or postal mail (see MOGNW roster for address). Deadlines: The 1st of each month. Digital Submissions: Content can be sent in or attached to , or mailed on CD. Text files should be in.doc,.txt, or.rtf formats. Photos and illustrations should be in.tif,.jpg,.gif, or.bmp formats. Please Note: Try to avoid.doc files that include photos and.pdf files. These formats require additional steps for insertion in the NWMogazine and may result in lower quality photos. Paper Submissions: Photos, typed or hand-written text, and illustrations can be mailed to the Editor. Reservations: The Editor reserves the right to edit material for style, content, relevance, collegiality, spelling, grammar, length, and appropriateness for the NWMogazine. Material that is not time sensitive may be saved for publication at a later date. Spelling: Please use Canadian, U.S., or U.K. spelling consistently and as appropriate. A reference for all three can be found at < 4 Dues Full year: US$24/CDN$27 per calendar year if paid by 12/31 (US$30/CDN$34 after 12/31). Partial year for new members: US$2/CDN$2.25 per month for each month remaining in the calendar year, including the current month. The Publication: NWMogazine NWMOGAZINE is the newsletter of the MORGAN OWNERS GROUP NORTHWEST, a non-profit organization serving Morgan automobile enthusiasts in the Northwestern United States and Western Canada. Copyright 2011 by MORGAN OWNERS GROUP NORTHWEST. Permission is hereby given to reproduce portions of this newsletter (except material copyrighted by others) for non-profit, noncommercial use. Please give MOGNW credit, acknowledging the issue and author, source, or photographer if stated. Advertising Limited non-commercial advertising is free to MOGNW members. Commercial advertising, priced below, is available. Please pay MOGNW in advance in US$ and provide suitable digital or scanner-compatible copy. We publish 12 issues per year. Size of Ad 1-3 Months 6 Months 1 Year Business Card $5 $12.50 $25 Quarter Page $10 $25 $50 Half Page $20 $50 $100 Full Page $40 $100 $200

5 Upcoming Event: There and Back Again: Due to an almost complete lack of interest in a Sept. 'Not From Vancouver Nor To Whistler Run', as we did last year, I am going to cancel a similar drive this year. However, I am going to the Portland All Brit Meet and am planning an extended route there and back. This would be: Wed. Aug 29, -- Leavenworth; Enzian Inn, 'deluxe' accommodation in a somewhat 'hokey' Bavarian town, cost $125 + tax Thurs. Aug 30,-- drive to Hood River, should be a fun drive. Stay at Best Western, $ inc. tax Fri. Aug 31,-- Visit Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum in Hood River, hosted by member Doug Davee, cars and 85 aircraft, should be interesting! - stay at Portland Inn, (see link Portland All Brit Meet), $ inc. tax for 2 nights Sat. Sept All Brit Meet with vintage racing. Meet is beside the track and usually a good field of racers. Southern Pod hosting a dinner Sun. Sept Drive home or more racing and drive to Hood River that evening, stay at Hood River Mon. Sept Drive home via the east side of Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier and 'Old Highway' 9 I haven't been to Portland in awhile but it is a good meet with the bonus of good vintage racing. I'm also looking forward to seeing the 'Southern Folks' again. Let me know if you would like to join this weekend 'jaunt'. Ric MacDonald ricmacd@telus.net or cell

6 Upcoming Event: FLOGMOG 2012 Friday, September 21: Chico - gather and preparations Haven Inn Park Avenue, Chico Saturday, September 22: depart Chico 8:00 am from an undisclosed location to Klamath Falls, Oregon (via Lassen Park) Quality Inn, 100 main Street approx $80 Sunday, September 23: depart Klamath Falls 9:00am - to Crater Lake, Oregon Hotel options: 1. Crater Lake Lodge (1915 renovated classic lodge overlooking Crater lake) approx $190 + tax (inc- breakfast) 2. Becky s ( cabins on Union Creek Resort ) approx- $60 + tax (we will be staying here) Monday, September 24: depart Becky s 10:00am - to Ashland, Oregon {3:00 pm BBQ at John and Barbara s, 1219 Park Street (off Dragonfly Ln) bring entrée - deli item and beverage} Hotel options: 1. Cedarwood Inn approx $80 (furthest from town) shuttle will transport to town About 2 miles ( ask for Bob Gibson) 2. Stratford Inn approx $185 ( close walk to town) Tuesday, September 25: depart Ashland 8:00 am for Garberville- 1. Benbow Inn approx $99 to $165 If we get 20 people or more we could have a banquet dinner. Mention Morgan Club Flog Mog 2. Best Western Humbolt House apx- $75 Wednesday, September 26: depart for home Contact: burksjohn1@gmail.com or As usual, it is important to book early as this is prime theater and travel season for many of these hotels. Also, you are welcome to do all or part of this event. We hope to see you in Ashland. 6

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Southern Exposure (Notes from the Southern Pod) By Claire J.

Several members of the Southern Pod took a risk in mid-may heading to the traditional gathering spot in Olympia as the jump off point for a trip north and the first field meet of the year in

After dinner at a favorite Mexican place and a good night s rest, a respectable showing of Southern cars travelled north to the border (Bowman, Crandall, Harris, Hauge, Jones and Stromquist).

8 Southern Exposure (Notes from the Southern Pod) By Claire J. Hauge 2012 VanDusen & Improvisation May 17-22, 2012 Top down driving in Morgans in May in the Pacific Northwest is always a little risky but what fun is life without a little adventure. Several members of the Southern Pod took a risk in mid-may heading to the traditional gathering spot in Olympia as the jump off point for a trip north and the first field meet of the year in Vancouver B.C. The weather cooperated for the Thursday afternoon drive, so tops were down for a pleasant drive. After dinner at a favorite Mexican place and a good night s rest, a respectable showing of Southern cars travelled north to the border (Bowman, Crandall, Harris, Hauge, Jones and Stromquist). Friday morning traffic was fairly light on I-5 so we made good time on the road and an easy border crossing provided an early afternoon arrival in Richmond. After a quick tour through the parking lot to look at the British cars gathering for the Field Meet, we decided on a late lunch at the Hotel Pub. Later in the evening, more of the southern group arrived (the Barofskys, Buffum,Waterman, Miles and Morgans), and a contingent from the South drove to Surrey where Ron & Yvonne Theroux had prepared an incredible dinner for the out-of-towners. The hospitality was outstanding and a great way to start the weekend. Rain showed up sometime during the night but, as usual, it didn t last long and the turn-out at VanDusen Gardens for the show was good. The gardens were in full bloom this year and absolutely spectacular. As we entered the show field, a kind young man let us know that the sprinklers had come on (unexpectedly) during the night so all the class marker signs had been knocked over. He advised, that when parking on the field, we d just have to improvise. I looked at him, as innocently as possible, and said, You did notice we re driving Morgans, right? That s what we do - improvise! Joan Stewart announced later in the day that over 650 cars were registered for the event. By my count, 32 Morgans were on the field: ten 4/4 s; ten Plus 4 s, six Plus 8 s and five Plus 4 Drop Head Coupes and one Three-Wheeler. At mid-day, a great lunch was provided by the Northern Pod ladies. Kudos to the cooks and to Mike Powley who did a great job as MC for the awards ceremony. Following the show, we were invited to Surrey for the After-Field-Meet-Party hosted by Ken and Pat Miles. Once again, the steaks were grilled to perfection! VanDusen Award Winners: Class #24 Morgan 4/4 Garth/Melissa Morgan 1960 Morgan 4/4 Convertible Larry Sharp 1970 Morgan 4/4 Mike & RoseMarie Powley 1972 Morgan 4/4 8

(Continued from page 8) Class #25 Morgan Plus 4 Ron Theroux 1958 Morgan Plus 4 Larry Emrick 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Wayne & Linda Harris 1958 Morgan Plus 4 Class #26 Morgan Plus 8 Joan & Skip Jones 1998

Plus 4 DHC Ken & Pat Miles 1960 Morgan Plus 4 DHC Extended Trip Home Early Sunday morning a few of the southern cars left Canada for an extended trip home.

We arrived in plenty of time to visit the shops and galleries before regrouping for a great dinner at the Castle.

Nevertheless, Crandall s, Stromquist s and Hauge s drove on to Seaview by way of scenic Hood Canal past logging clear-cuts, mud flats, forests, lakes and farmland.

The rain was relentless, so what could have been a relaxed scenic drive was instead a challenging course obscured by rain and clouds.

9 (Continued from page 8) Class #25 Morgan Plus 4 Ron Theroux 1958 Morgan Plus 4 Larry Emrick 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Wayne & Linda Harris 1958 Morgan Plus 4 Class #26 Morgan Plus 8 Joan & Skip Jones 1998 Morgan Plus 8 Lloyd Reddington 1971 Morgan Plus 8 Laverne Barnes & Malcolm Sparrow 1993 Morgan Plus 8 Class #51 Morgan DHC ( ) Les & June Burkholder 1964 Morgan DHC Richard Stiff 1959 Morgan Plus 4 DHC Ken & Pat Miles 1960 Morgan Plus 4 DHC Extended Trip Home Early Sunday morning a few of the southern cars left Canada for an extended trip home. The first day drove down Whidbey Island and took a ferry to Port Townsend where we stayed at Manresa Castle. We arrived in plenty of time to visit the shops and galleries before regrouping for a great dinner at the Castle. The next morning we were greeted with a light rain, which only got worse throughout the day. Nevertheless, Crandall s, Stromquist s and Hauge s drove on to Seaview by way of scenic Hood Canal past logging clear-cuts, mud flats, forests, lakes and farmland. Bob s route took us through central Grays Harbor County along the Satsop River. The drivers on this leg of the trip should be awarded extra points for the degree of difficulty. The rain was relentless, so what could have been a relaxed scenic drive was instead a challenging course obscured by rain and clouds. All our concentration was focused on getting to the destination safely. A few rest breaks, a stop to reconnect wiper motor wires and a few water soaked towels later (improvising), we ended up at the Shelburne Inn in Seaview. The Shelburne was established as an Inn in 1896 and is still a comfortable BB filled with antiques, stained glass windows and original art by owners and artists Dave Campiche and his wife Laurie Anderson. After a quick lunch, we took advantage of the cozy lobby to debate the problems of the world then topped off the evening with a wonderful dinner at the Inn. Early the next morning, we were treated to a gourmet breakfast and then headed inland. The rain was beginning to let up (just a little) but enough to remind us why we love driving the cars and why we ll be back in them this time next year, headed to Canada, finding more back roads, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way and improvising when needed. Then & Now 9

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VOLUME 32, NUMBER 8 MOGNW - NWMogazine August 2012 Southern Exposure (Notes from the

Hauge Devil s Punchbowl XVII June 14-16, 2012 All the traditional elements of a Devil s

impressive roads, first-rate friends and fun cars.

chowder, spicy meatball soup, salad, and an assortment of breads and desserts.

neighborhood. There was no shortage of wine or conversation!

Gathering in Longview Heinz ambitious route required a very early Friday morning

Thankfully the sun was out and after a quick drivers meeting in the hotel parking lot,

Cathlamet/Westport Ferry which crosses the Columbia River.

11 VOLUME 32, NUMBER 8 MOGNW - NWMogazine August 2012 Southern Exposure (Notes from the Southern Pod) By Claire J. Hauge Photos by: Carla Dietz and Claire J. Hauge Devil s Punchbowl XVII June 14-16, 2012 All the traditional elements of a Devil s Punchbowl weekend made Heinz 2012 event a grand success: exceptional weather, fine food, impressive roads, first-rate friends and fun cars. On Thursday night, folks gathered at the Hauges house in Longview for a dinner of salmon chowder, spicy meatball soup, salad, and an assortment of breads and desserts. Morgans were parked on the street and provided a car show for the residents in the neighborhood. There was no shortage of wine or conversation! It was a terrific way to catch up and unwind after a day of travel. Gathering in Longview Heinz ambitious route required a very early Friday morning departure. Thankfully the sun was out and after a quick drivers meeting in the hotel parking lot, engines started and we were on the road headed west out of Longview to catch the Cathlamet/Westport Ferry which crosses the Columbia River. After the crossing, we headed east on Hwy 30 in Oregon and encountered the first of two very steep roads on the tour, providing a hill climb (of sorts) and an opportunity to test our cars and driving skills. Not long after that we found ourselves near Mist, Oregon on Hwy 202 and were rewarded with a simultaneous view of Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood and Mt. 11

St. Helens as we crested the top of the hill. A short rest break at Camp 18 developed into another car show and photo op. Camp 18 is a roadside stop at Mile Post 18 on Hwy 26 to the coast.

A few miles down the road, we came across another perfect Morgan road with at least 20 miles of left-hand-righthand-twists-and-turns.

! But we were promised more good roads and beautiful back-country scenery, so off we went.

At this point we looped on and off Hwy 101 several times to enjoy the less-travelled scenic roads in the area and eventually arrived at Cape Foulweather and the Alpine Chalets.

12 St. Helens as we crested the top of the hill. A short rest break at Camp 18 developed into another car show and photo op. Camp 18 is a roadside stop at Mile Post 18 on Hwy 26 to the coast. The restaurant is famous for excellent food in large portions and the logging museum - a favorite stop-off whenever traveling Hwy 26. After the break, we wound our way to Hwy 101 via Hwys 26 & 53. A few miles down the road, we came across another perfect Morgan road with at least 20 miles of left-hand-righthand-twists-and-turns. This route took us into the town of Nehalem for a lunch stop on a sun -drenched deck overlooking the Nehalem River. Talk about a place hard to leave!! But we were promised more good roads and beautiful back-country scenery, so off we went. An hour after lunch, we encountered a narrow one-lane bridge and the second hill climb of the day on Hwy 101 as it passes through Neskowin. At this point we looped on and off Hwy 101 several times to enjoy the less-travelled scenic roads in the area and eventually arrived at Cape Foulweather and the Alpine Chalets. There was just enough time to check in and unpack before heading for Mo s West and the traditional Friday night diner near the Punchbowl. Saturday we enjoyed coffee and sticky buns for breakfast in the parking lot, browsing the regalia table, sightseeing or just enjoying a leisurely day in the sun. Of course, don t forget the opportunity for fiddling in the parking lot with bonnets up for show-and-tell. The tourist highlight in the area this year was tsunami debris on the beaches including a Japanese pier on Agate Beach consisting of 165 tons of concrete and steel measuring 66 feet long, 19 feet wide and 7 feet high. But the highlight of Saturday is always the parking lot potluck with a selection of food and beverages too long to recount. A huge hit this year was Yvonne Theroux fresh baked oysters. She s setting the bar pretty high for next year!! Speaking of next year, Heinz is already planning Devil s PunchBowl XVIII. Hope you will put it on your calendar. I can t wait! 12

13 Devil s Punchbowl XVII Participants Heinz Stromquist & Carla Dietz Plus 8 Graham & Val Bailey Plus 8 Dee Buffum & Cati Waterman Morganish Honda SUV John Burks & Barbara Bradley Plus 8 + Bill Button Plus 4 DHC Dave & San Crandrall 4/4 Davy & Morgan Crocket 4/4 Brian Fawcet Morganish-SUV Dave Hammond & Eloyce Pierce Plus 4 Lee & Judy Harman Plus 4 Bob & Claire Hauge 4/4 Garth, Melissa, Nick & Gavin Morgan 4/4 & Morganish-Rover Barclay & Ginny Schaw Plus 8 Dwight Smith Plus 4 Bob & Barbara Stinson Roadster Ron & Yvonne Theroux Plus 4 Dick & Ann Tilden 4/4 Participants on the tour or joining for various other parts of the event. 13

For Sale: Oil Change Ramp: Pair: Blitz Rhino Ramps, Mod. 11903 (8,000 lb.) near new.... $25.00 Mike Anderson (425) 222-0820 hchmca@centurytel.

johnson@comcast.net Wanted: French collector interested to buy any Morgan badges (clubs, events, birthdays...) new or used. Also interested in royalty free pictures for my site Morgamania.

For Sale: Garage cleanout means Morgan parts for sale - Series V 4/4, +4, 3.5L +8 including stub axles, lever shocks, +8 intake manifold & SUs, SU wedge aircleaner, alloy flywheel, seat frames.

14 For Sale: Oil Change Ramp: Pair: Blitz Rhino Ramps, Mod (8,000 lb.) near new.... $25.00 Mike Anderson (425) For Sale: one - steel firewall, new, fits Morgan Plus 4, 4 seat (may fit 2 seat), LHD. Cost new - $695 - for sale price, $350/offer, can deliver up to 100 miles free. Tim Johnson, tc.johnson@comcast.net Wanted: French collector interested to buy any Morgan badges (clubs, events, birthdays...) new or used. Also interested in royalty free pictures for my site Morgamania. Contact clauze@free.fr with photo and price. Free: 24 years of Miscellany available, free for the taking. No paid shipping. Contact Henry Stromquist [heinzal@pacifier.com] for details. For Sale: Garage cleanout means Morgan parts for sale - Series V 4/4, +4, 3.5L +8 including stub axles, lever shocks, +8 intake manifold & SUs, SU wedge aircleaner, alloy flywheel, seat frames. Contact David Crandall at mogdriver@gmail.com for complete list. Free: Ever wonder what's happening in the British Morgan World? I get extra copies of the mother club's terrific magazine, Miscellany. If you've never seen an issue, you should. Single copies of recent issues free upon request. Send your mailing address, lower 48 only, to David Crandall at mogdriver@gmail.com. 14

15 The Toy Box has room for your stuff 1961 Morgan * Cars $150 per month * Boats and Trailers by size * Small projects may be OK * Newer heated building * Easy Access * Northgate Area Brad Green Specializing in the Classics

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17 2012 MOGNW MEMBERSHIP AND DUES FORM Date Name Spouse Address City State/Province ZIP/Postal Code Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone Morgans Currently Owned: 1. Year Model Body Style Colour Engine Size Chassis # 2. Year Model Body Style Colour Engine Size Chassis # 3. Year Model Body Style Colour Engine Size Chassis # Do any of your Morgans have historical significance, special equipment, or interesting specifications? 2012 Dues for Current Members: US$24/CDN$24 through December 31, 2011; US$30/CDN$30 January 1, 2012 or after Dues for New Members: US$2/CDN$2 per month for each month remaining in the calendar year including the current month (examples: US$24/CDN$24 in January, US$22/CDN$22 in February, US$6/CDN$6 in October). Remittance Enclosed: US$ CDN$ U.S. Members: Please make check payable to MOGNW. Mail your check and this form to Cati Waterman, MOGNW Treasurer, 3810 SW 94TH Ave, Portland, OR Questions: treasurer@mognw.com or phone (503) Canadian Members: Please make cheque payable to MOGNW. Mail your cheque and this form to Pat Miles, MOGNW Secretary, Kildare Drive, Surrey, BC V3S 6B9. Questions: secretary@mognw.com or phone Please be sure to fill in your name, as well as any information that has changed since you last sent this form. You may leave the rest of the fields blank. 17

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Newsletter of the Hi-Country Regional Group #28 Early Ford V8 Club of America HiCountryV8.org July 2017 VOLUME 47, NUMBER 7 Our meeting place is the Denver United Church located at 660 S. Broadway Denver