IN THIS ISSUE: Coronado Speed Festival [page 7] San Diego British Car Day [page 8] Treasure Hunt at the Farnsworths [page 9]

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1 IN THIS ISSUE: Coronado Speed Festival [page 7] San Diego British Car Day [page 8] Treasure Hunt at the Farnsworths [page 9] NOVEMBER 2007

2 FROM THE (INTERIM) EDITOR AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB OF SAN DIEGO 11/7/07, 11:45pm Hey there, Now this is what I call late! I ve really had a hard time making myself get started this month, but it s finally time to bite the bullet and get it done. I only hope it reaches everybody before the Election Meeting next Wednesday. Fortunately, I only have two more issues to prepare before the new Editor takes over for the February 2008 issue! A little advance warning: The December issue will be a little late, too, but hopefully not quite this late. I probably won t be able to start work on it until the first weekend in December, but I expect it will be a very brief issue anyway, so I should be able to crank it out by Monday the 3 rd. Please be sure to send your What s New? items to Coyote, and any pictures and articles to me, by the 20 th or shortly after. Don t wait for me to beg, cuz I ain t gonna do it. TTFN, Rick Hi Rick, HEALEY HEARSAY is the official monthly publication of the AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB OF SAN DIEGO. Monthly members meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. The location varies, and is announced by , in this newsletter, and on our web site, MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Membership in the Austin Healey Club of San Diego is open to all owners of Austin Healey, Jensen Healey, or any other Healey vehicles, and to anyone else who is interested in the Healey marque. Annual dues for the Austin Healey Club of San Diego are $30 per household. Visit our web site, or contact our Membership Coordinator, Vice President Rick Snover (ricksnover@earthlink.net) for details and a membership application. AHCSD OFFICERS President...Terry Cowan...(619) terry@toyshop-resto.com V.P. Membership...Rick Snover...(858) ricksnover@earthlink.net Secretary...Susan Virden-Kwiat...(619) aahealeyguy@aol.com Treasurer...Susan Virden-Kwiat...(619) aahealeyguy@aol.com Activities Chairman.Dana McPeek...(858) jensenhealey@earthlink.net TO THE (INTERIM) EDITOR Newsletter Editor (Interim) Rick Snover...(858) ricksnover@earthlink.net I would like to thank the AHCSD members for the many cards they sent me while I was in the hospital. I couldn t believe the number of them. They certainly made the hospital stay more bearable and inspired me to get out and get the Healey running again. George Keens UPCOMING MEETINGS Wednesday, November 14 th AHCSD General Meeting Election of 2008 Officers 6:30pm at Hsu's Szechwan Cuisine, 9350 Clairemont Mesa Blvd in Kearny Mesa (TG 1249-E1) Wednesday, November 21 st AHCSD Board Meeting If needed, location will be announced. Sunday, November 25 th Conclave 08 Planning Meeting 9:00am at Bob & Barbara Humphreys house, 6351 Charing St. in Clairemont (TG 1248-J2) AHCSD SPECIAL STAFF Regalia Queen... Jan Schmidt...(858) dj_schmidt@msn.com COTY Recorder... Gisela Putzke...(858) putzkes@cox.net Librarian... Ron Martin...(760) Web Masters... Rick Snover... ricksnover@earthlink.net Delegate, Austin Healey Club of America Mike Williams...(858) healeymike@earthlink.net Representative, San Diego British Car Club Council Terry Cowan...(619) terry@toyshop-resto.com Representative, Car Club Council of Greater San Diego Gerry Kwiat...(619) aahealeyguy@aol.com Chairman, Conclave 2008 Committee Mike Williams...(858) healeymike@earthlink.net CREDITS On the cover:. John Shirley exits turn 11 at Coronado Speed Festival 2007, Photo by David Coyote Crawford. Photos:. David Coyote Crawford, Lou Galper, Andy Duncan, Wayne Johnson and Rick Snover Visit our web site at NOVEMBER HEALEY HEARSAY

3 FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT November 7, 2007 Hi All, Terry s been really swamped for the last few weeks, and asked me to fill-in for him here. I figured I had a few things I could write about, with the recent wildfires and our upcoming Renewals, Election and Christmas Party, so I agreed. We both want to express our condolences to Bob & Sue Farnsworth for the loss of their home (and Healeys). We all had a great time whenever the Club gathered there, but our loss is negligible compared to theirs. As far as I know, none of our other members suffered any similar loss from the fires I ve heard from or about 42 of our other 100+ members. Many of them reported that they had to evacuate but were able to return to intact homes. Most of the ones I haven t heard from live in areas that were not seriously threatened, but about 16 of them live in areas that were at least close to one of the fire perimeters. It d be great to hear from them, too. Wearing VP Hat #1 (Membership Coordinator): As of today, our Club s membership stands at 106. I ll be sending out Renewal Notices for 2008 very soon. The members at last month s meeting voted to do that via when possible. For those of you we don t have an for, you ll get your renewal notice in the mail. For those who ve just joined or already paid for 2008, you won t get one at all. Switching to VP Hat #2 (Election Committee Chairman): We ll be electing our 2008 Club Officers at this month s meeting on the 14 th at Hsu s. We have solid nominees (i.e., volunteers) for five out of the six elected positions, and at least a tentative one or two for Activities Chairman. It won t be much of an election with only one nominee per office. Even though that s been the norm for the last few years, I think it d be great if some more of you decided to get involved in keeping your Club going. Be sure to RSVP to Susan by December 1 st for the Christmas Party. We can t guarantee that we ll have enough food and door prizes if we don t know you re coming. Hope to see you there, Rick FROM THE CONCLAVE 2008 CHAIRMAN There are only 8½ more months remaining until Conclave 2008! Currently, we are continuing with our planning meetings on a monthly basis, however as the events draws nearer, we may have to move to a twice a month schedule. Registration & Regalia forms are available online at: We are counting on all of you AHCSD members to volunteer with either the planning of Conclave, running of Conclave, or both. We can t pull this off without your help and I guarantee you ll have a blast doing it! Our next monthly Conclave Planning Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 25 th at 9:00 A.M. Bob & Barbara Humphreys will once again be our hosts. Topics of conversation will include updates on registration/hotel reservations, the various off-site event reservations, tech session planning, solicitation of sponsorship letters, 4-page brochure, event program details, etc. If you are a Committee Chair, please plan on attending. The Humphreys are located in Clairemont at 6351 Charing St., San Diego, (TB 1248-J2) and can be reached at (858) Hope to see you all there, Mike Williams Conclave 2008 Chair Healeymike@earthlink.net or (858) HEALEY HEARSAY 3 NOVEMBER 2007

4 OCTOBER MEETING MINUTES AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB OF SAN DIEGO OCTOBER 2007 MEETING MINUTES HAPPY FALL GO CHARGERS The October 10 th Meeting was held at the Greek Palace on Clairemont Mesa Blvd. 31 members and guests were in attendance. (Drove Healeys*, other British ~): Gerry & Susan Kwiat, Dick & Jan Schmidt, Rick Snover*, Terry Cowan, Udo & Gisela Putzke*, Bob & Sue Farnsworth, Mike Williams, Sheri Clarke, David Coyote*, Bob Humphries*, Roland Wilhelmy, Howard & Lynne Stark, Lou Galper~, Steve Kirby*, Scott Tisdale, Judy Hodges, Sandy Leon, John & Mary Schermerhorn, Jim Leaverton*, Chuck Sharp, Wayne Johnson, Chris Segal*, Michael Cooper*, Al Frost, Warren Voth. President Terry Cowan called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Call for reports from the board: Secretary: Sept meeting minutes were approved. Vice President/Membership: Membership at 104 or 105. New members & guests were introduced. Renewals will be sent via and mail out to those without s. Treasurer: See Treasurer for treasury balance. Newsletter: Info to Rick by 20 th of month. Requests for stories and pictures. Happenings with your cars and related info to David or Lou for the What s New column. Activities: Various activities to participate in: Oct 20th Tech Session Schermerhorn for Sift & Sort Part 2; Oktoberfest Oct 27 th at Farnsworth s in Ramona, pre-drive to their house, meet at Starbucks Mercy Rd, Conclave Planning Meeting, Oct 21 st at Schmidt s. See newsletter for these and other listed activities. Regalia: No report. Monies submitted from British Car Day. Museum/Greater SD Car Club Council: Gerry had no report from SDCCC due to vacation absence to Pittsburgh. Various flyers for various events available. SD British Car Club Council: Steve Kirby reported on the success and happenings at British Car Day on Oct 7 th, Fallbrook. Conclave 08: Conclave 08 planning meeting to be held at Schmidt s house Oct 21 st, 9:30am. Will need help with various committees. Registration forms being completed. Old Business: Reports on British Car Day, Coronado Speed Festival (Dewey winning & David Coyote having pictures available, Breakfast on the Bay. New Business: Christmas Party Potluck/Gift Exchange Dec 9 th 10am-2pm, Location: to be determined. Board Meeting to be held Oct 17 th, 7pm, Sizzler Aero Drive. Location of next meeting possible at Coco s Balboa Ave. Nomination of Officers for 2008: President: Terry Cowan. Vice President: Rick Snover. Secretary: Susan Kwiat, Treasurer: Susan Kwiat, Activities: Open. Newsletter: Warren Voth. Elections will be held at the November 14 th meeting. Lou Galper was the lucky dinner entrée winner. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Virden-Kwiat, Secretary NOVEMBER HEALEY HEARSAY

5 WHAT S COMING UP? NOVEMBER 2007 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Veterans Day AHCSD Meeting AHCSD Board Meeting? 25 Conclave 08 Planning Mtg Thanksgiving NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES Wed., Nov. 14, 6:30pm: AHCSD Monthly Meeting & Election of 2008 Officers at Hsu's Szechwan Cuisine, 9350 Clairemont Mesa Blvd in Kearny Mesa (TG 1249-E1) Wed., Nov. 21, 6:30pm: AHCSD Board Meeting, if needed. Sun., Nov. 25, 9:00am: Conclave 2008 Planning Meeting at Bob & Barbara Humphreys house, 6351 Charing St. in Clairemont (TG 1248-J2) LOOKING AHEAD NEXT MONTH & BEYOND Sunday, Dec. 2, 9am: Temecula Cork Inspection Tour with the Triumph Club Leaving at 9:30am sharp from the Park & Ride lot on Mira Mesa Blvd at I-15 (TG 1209-E3), pausing around 10am for North County members to join in at the Park & Ride lot at Deer Springs Rd & I-15 (TG 1089-C6). We ll be visiting three wineries, with lunch at one of them. Sunday Dec. 9, 10am-2pm: AHCSD Christmas Party at Terry Cowan s house, 4028 Bardaquera Pl. in Bonita (TG 1310-F2) See page 13 for details. Sunday, January 27, 2008: Ball Bearing Breaker Challenge Rallye XXXIX Sunday, April 13, 2008: 13 th Annual San Diego Rolling British Car Day May 16-20, 2008: 50 th Anniversary Sprite Jubilee near Hershey, Pennsylvania May 18, 2008: Spridget 50: The Big Party The Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire, UK May 15-18, 2008: Springthing 2008 Florence, KY Hosted by the Bluegrass Austin Healey Club June 7, 2008: Greatest Show On Turf car show in Balboa Park S.D. Automotive Museum 20 th Anniversary Contact Mike Partain at (760) or mlpartain2@gmail.com for info. June 20-22, 2008: 29 th Annual VARAC Vintage Festival at Mosport raceway in Ontario, Canada June 26-29, 2008: Sprite Golden Anniversary Celebration 50 Years of Spridgets Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri June 29-July 4, 2008: Conclave 2008 Healeys on the Bay Sprite 50 th Anniversary Sheraton Harbor Island, San Diego [See page 13.] or September 18-21, 2008: South Eastern Classic XXII, Back To Jack Lynchburg, TN For the latest event news see our on-line calendar at HEALEY HEARSAY 5 NOVEMBER 2007

6 WHAT S NEW? What s new for November 2007 By Rick Snover, sitting in for the Coyote Susan Virden-Kwiat reports: The latest item on Gerry s list of things that go wrong with old 1957 Healeys, 100-6, is that it looks like it has blown a head gasket now. Probably happened somewhere around the time that the freeze plugs blew, or just over time and from it sitting so long since 1985 not being ran. Oh well, Gerry says it is another messy fix-it adventure. Rick Snover reports that his Tri-carb has now been painted and it s going to be absolutely stunning in a rich cream color over deep blue insets matching the interior. It s getting very close to being ready for the some assembly phase to commence. On a sadder note, Steve Kirby reports that although his & Diane s home, garages and cars escaped any significant damage from the wildfires, he did suffer a casualty during his clean-up. Pulling his MG B out to blow off the ashes, he set the handbrake and stepped away to fetch the air hose CRASH as the handbrake failed and the car rolled backwards into the canyon, crunching the rear-end pretty badly. Send your news items for the December newsletter to David Coyote: dcoyote@san.rr.com Visit Coyote s Classic Cars and sign the Guest Book: WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Judy Hodges (San Diego) 1969 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III (BJ8) Jose & Angelina Mondragon (Chula Vista) A ustin Healey (BN4) Claire Coombs (La Jolla) 1967 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (AN8) NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES Gary & Nancy Stalker 11/02/91 Ron & Elisabeth Mears 11/08/63 James & Myrna Copley 11/11/59 Ralph & Ann Comito 11/23/61 NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Bernie McPeek 11/02 Norm Brewer 11/04 Pam Russell 11/06 Gary Dolmage 11/08 Kirk Kvam 11/09 Michael Williams 11/11 Randy Zoller 11/11 Ramona Kohlmann 11/14 Joyce Dompe 11/14 Sandy Davies 11/28 Jake Close 11/29 Calli DeSanto 11/?? NOVEMBER HEALEY HEARSAY

7 THE RACE AT THE BASE Coronado Speed Festival Photos By David Coyote Crawford John Shirley's John Shirley's & '59 Berkeley B95 '57 Lotus Eleven & '59 Lotus Eleven Coyote's BN1 HEALEY HEARSAY 7 NOVEMBER 2007

8 SAN DIEGO BRITISH CAR DAY Photos By Andy Duncan & Lou Galper 400 Cars Registered, over 700 walk-in spectators. The Winning Healeys Austin Healey, Big 1 st Jim Leaverton 2 nd Ron Fine 3 rd John Close Austin Healey, Sprite 1 st Chris Segal 2 nd Rick Snover Jensen Healey 1 st Steve Pike Jim & Jill Leaverton s Won the Big Healey Class Chris Segal s 1958 Bugeye Won the Sprite Class NOVEMBER HEALEY HEARSAY

9 TREASURE HUNT Sift & Sort at the Farnsworths By Rick Snover, photos by Wayne Johnson & Rick Snover On Wednesday, October 31 st, eleven of us joined Bob & Sue Farnsworth, their daughter and grandson to hunt for treasures among the ashes. The other members who arrived to help were: John & Mary Schermerhorn, Steve Kirby, Wayne Johnson, Bob Kitterer, Sandy Leon, Gisela Putzke, Klaus Kind, Roland Wilhelmy and his houseguest. I was astonished at how complete the destruction was The house was basically leveled, with virtually no wood left or anything soft left at all. Many of us focused on the garage area for most of the day, where the three Austin Healey 100s and all of Bob s tools were located. We managed to salvage a lot of the steel tools, including some of Bob s fathers old woodworking handtools. Most were charred, but Steve said they should clean-up okay and suggested a future tech session at his place to wire-wheel them. The cars were a mess, with puddles of melted aluminum from the shrouds on the floor under at least one of them. All in all, it was a very sad day, but at least we were able to do something to try to help. HEALEY HEARSAY 9 NOVEMBER 2007

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11 CAR OF THE YEAR AWARD In an effort to recognize Club members who participate with their Healeys, the AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB OF SAN DIEGO awards CAR OF THE YEAR (COTY) points for various activities. Opportunities to collect COTY points include any car-related events (shows, drives, rallies etc.) sponsored by an official organization (other car clubs, auto museum, city chambers of commerce, charities) where you participate with your Healey. These events may or may not be listed in the newsletter. The participant is responsible for providing proof of participation (entrance fee receipt, photo, corroboration from other club members, etc.) to the COTY recorder, Gisela Putzke ( or within 30 days after the event. AHCSD events will have a sign-in sheet that will be forwarded to the recorder. For multi-healey families, be sure to indicate which car(s) you drove. COTY points currently approved by the Board are: AHCSD Meetings & Tech Sessions... 4 pts AHCSD Driving Events, Parties, etc pts California Healey Week pts Healey Rendezvous pts Austin Healey Conclave pts S.D. British Car Day & Rolling B.C.D pts Other non-ahcsd one-day events... 2 pts Other non-ahcsd multi-day events... 4 pts The Board on a case-by-case basis may award points for other events. Other non-healey British-built cars earn half points, but are not eligible to win the award. All points received during the year by all members will be worth a discount towards the purchase of AHCSD regalia during the subsequent year. The total points leader at the end of the year will receive the coveted CAR OF THE YEAR badge for display on their Healey for the following year. Snover, R. Sprite Mk III (AN8) 124 Putzke, U&G 3000 Mk II (BT7) 90 Voth, W Mk III (BJ8) 68 McPeek, D. Jensen Healey 54 Humphreys, B&B 3000 Mk II (BT7) 50 McPeek, D. Jensen GT 50 Kirby, S&D 3000 (BT7) 48 Crawford, D. 100 (BN1) 46 Tisdale, S. Abbott 42 Galper, L. Jaguar 38 Cowan, T. 100 (BN2) 32 Humphreys, B&B Jensen Healey 30 Newman, D&C 3000 Mk III (BJ8) 30 Kind, K Mk III (BJ8) 28 Daab, G&J 100 (BN2) 26 Deringer, K&J 100 (BN1, modified) 26 Harris, R. Sprite (AN5) 26 Brewer, N. Jensen Healey 22 Quillo, A&K 3000 Mk II (BT7) 20 Segal, C. Sprite (AN5) 20 Davies, R&S 100 (BN2, modified) 16 Frost, A. Sprite (AN5) 16 Galper, L. 100 (BN2) 16 Keens, G. 100 (BN1) 16 Kwiat, G&S (BN4) 14 Current 2007 COTY Point Standings (As of October 24) Leaverton, J&J 3000 (BN7) 14 Kirby, S&D MG TD 13 Schermerhorn, J&M Sprite Mk II (AN7) 12 Tisdale, S. Sprite Mk III (AN8) 12 Arndt, C&N Sprite (AN5) 10 Close, J&C (BN6) 10 Dompe, L&J 3000 Mk III (BJ8) 10 Gonzales, E&I Sprite Mk IV (AN9) 10 Longaker, W&B 3000 Mk III (BJ8) 10 Putzke, U&G Sprite (AN5) 10 Rotunda, F&M 3000 Mk II (BN7) 10 Shoemaker, R&K (BN6) 10 Williams, M Mk II (BT7) 10 Zoller, R. Morgan +8 9 Widgery, J&B Jaguar 8 Crawford, D. MG A 7 Cacciatore, C Mk III (BJ8) 4 Cooper, M Mk II (BT7) 4 de Butts, D. Sprite (AN5 vintage racer) 4 Duncan, A (BN4) 4 Galper, L. MGB 4 Grundies, D Mk III (BJ8) 4 Snover, R. Sprite (AN5 vintage racer) 4 Thrift, R (BT7) 4 Williams, M. Triumph TR4 3 Good Luck, and get out there and DRIVE THOSE HEALEYS! HEALEY HEARSAY 11 NOVEMBER 2007

12 2008 CHRISTMAS PARTY Sunday, December 9, :00 AM 2:00 PM Terry Cowan s House 4028 Bardaquera Place In Bonita (TG ) Gift Exchange (suggested average value $15) Door Prizes $5/person In Advance $10/person At The Door The Club will provide turkey, ham, roles & condiments, coffee and punch. Everybody please bring a brunchish side dish or dessert to share, and whatever other beverages you d like. RSVP to Susan Virden-Kwiat By December 1 st AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB OF SAN DIEGO NOVEMBER HEALEY HEARSAY

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15 MARKETPLACE CARS FOR SALE 1976 Jensen GT #290 of only 511 ever made! Recently purchased from an estate, I am finishing it for sale to a good home. Details: Dellorto 45 carbs and 2.2 Cam kit installed; recent silver paint; New reupholstered seats and headliner; New 3 core radiator, water pump, cam belt and shifter bushings; Removed old radiator fan and clutch and UPGRADED with dual 11" Spal electric fans and thermostat control. Previous owner had her for 20 years in LA area. He meticulously maintained it at Scrivner automotive. COMPLETE REPAIR DOCUMENTATION FOR 20 YEARS! More than $45,000 in maintenance over last 20 years. Brand-new head gasket and valve adjustment. $13,000 Some pictures available at: First In Class at California Healey Week 2007! I would keep her, but I am only 6'6" and she is too hard to get into. Details, viewing and test-drive available with appointment in San Diego Call Dana at SPRITE MK II RACE CAR Race Ready SCCA, Vintage, Solo II H Production; 948cc factory competition cam & valve springs; HS2 1¼ carbs; lightened flywheel; 1¼ 9-spring clutch; straight-cut close-ratio ribbed case trans.; slip limited 3.9:1 diff.; panhard rod; oil cooler; steel wheels; 11/16 sway bar; vented front disc brakes; new rear drum brakes; 8 gal. ATL fuel cell (new); 3 sets rims & tires; SCCA logbook; the list goes on. $10,500 includes spares Call for details: Mickey PARTS FOR SALE SPRITE TRANS. Stock rebuilt 1961 Ribbed case transmission for a Bugeye Sprite. Excellent condition with less than 10,000 mi. on rebuild. Asking $ Call Bob at (714) or me at woodymini@verizon.net. NEW UPHOLSTERY KIT FOR BT7 in box, red w/ white piping; black carpet $1,500; Call Ron AUSTIN HEALEY PARTS I have a garage full of used parts for 100, and Doors, fenders, shrouds, bonnets, engines, transmissions, overdrive unit, and lots of misc. small parts available. putzkes@cox.net or call for availability. AUSTIN-HEALEY PARTS (USED) For 100, and Denby Jackson: or dcj24k@highstream.net AHCSD REGALIA Club Logo T Shirts or Men's & Women's Polo Shirts $10 ea or two for $15. Club Logo Sweat Shirts $20. Club Logo Pins $4 each. AHCSD Car Badges 3" club logo car badges, only $25 each (club members) and $30 each (non-members). Work Smocks $5 each. Post Cards and Club Logo Stickers $1 each. Personalized Club Name Tags (w/ name & car type), magnetic backing $6 ea, or pin style $5 ea. Visit for an order form and photos of some of the items. To order regalia, contact Jan Schmidt at (858) Unless you want to pick it up at the next meeting, please add $2 for shipping and handling or $5 for next day delivery. Make checks payable to AHCSD. HEALEY HEARSAY ADVERTISING INFORMATION Classified ads are free to AHCSD members. Classifieds for items wanted or small items for sale are free to non-members, too. Ads may be placed any time. Submit artwork and payment to the Treasurer. Annual display ad and monthly non-member Car For Sale classified ad rates are as follows: Full page display ad (7½ W x 10½ H)...$100/year ½ page display ad (7½ W x 5¼ H)...$75/year ¼ page display ad (3¾ W x 5¼ H)...$50/year Business Card (3½ W x 2 H) display ad...$30/year Non-member Car For Sale classified...$5/month HEALEY HEARSAY 15 NOVEMBER 2007

16 P.O. Box San Diego CA See you at the November 14 th Meeting & Election 6:30pm at Hsu's Szechwan Cuisine 9350 Clairemont Mesa Blvd in Kearny Mesa (TG 1249-E1)