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Published On 9/21/2024
Hagerty article about the blind visionary who invented cruise control - Ralph Teetor. Click on READ MORE to see the article!
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Published On 8/3/2024
On April 2, 2024 the Michigan Governor signed new legislation that extends the number of days vehicles with Historical Plates can be driven. Click READ MORE for details.
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Published On 5/13/2024
TBBCC member Bruce Wiegand found this article on Apex regarding Stirling Moss.
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Published On 4/6/2024
Membership Chairman and Past President Bruce Wiegand wants to share the list of the top 20 Best Car Museums in the World according to a Auto Trader survey. Three are in Michigan, including No. 1 - Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corner. Click READ MORE to see the complete list.
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Published On 2/26/2024
Bruce recently submitted th following article from Hagerty Media on the "5 Steps to Tune-Up Your Classic Car". Click "Read More" to see the article!
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Published On 1/28/2024
I'm told that the Gilmore Car Museum is a great place to visit for car enthusiasts! An established car club near the museum is Mad Dogs and Englishmen. The TBBCC has toured to their car shows in the past.
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Published On 1/28/2024
If you haven't visited John Russell's TBBCC Facebook Page recently, it is attached!
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Published On 1/21/2024
Bruce submitted the following video as a reminder that maybe, as we all get older, we can still enjoy our classic cars.
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Published On 1/21/2024
In response to my email about the 'Ferrari" movie at The Bay Theater in Suttons Bay, club member Craig Holmes suggested I share some information on the 1000 mile race in Italy called the "Mille Miglia". Click "Read More".
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Published On 12/22/2023
Member Bruce Wiegand recently sent in the attached article on How To Find Your Next Project! Click "Read More" to view the article.
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Published On 11/4/2023
At the November membership meeting, Kirt Kilbourne talked about his recent trip to the Las Vegas SEMA show. For those of you who couldn’t attend, attached is the info he went over. SEMA is an incredible asset to the car hobby. Kirt would consider an individual membership like he has.
No they don’t spam you daily. You’ll get a few emails a month on important topics. This time of year it’s more frequent due to the big annual show. “
This is the first of a three part article on SEMA:
TALKING POINTS – SEMA Economic Impact Report
Background
The SEMA Economic Impact Report analyzed the specialty equipment market and its effect on
the national, state and local economies within the United States. The specialty equipment
market includes manufacturers, distributors and retailers who produce and sell performance and
accessory parts that are added to vehicles as upgrades (for performance, appearance, or restoration).
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PAST TBBCC EVENTS

Published On 8/3/2024
The Twin Bay British Car Club held a Bowling Tournament at Incredible Mo's on Sunday, March 24, 2024.
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Published On 8/3/2024
The 2023 Alden Classic Sports Car Show was another huge success, with over 100 vehicles on display.
Click READ MORE to see photos from the show and a list of 2023 WINNERS!
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Published On 5/21/2024
Photos and videos from the TBBCC Holiday Party on January 6, 2024 at the Hotel Indigo in Traverse City. Click on READ MORE. Click on the second and third image for videos from the party!
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Published On 4/7/2024
Photos from the fall 2023 Adopt-A-Road clean up! Click READ MORE for photos.
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Published On 9/16/2023
Photos from a car tour, Wood Boat Show in Leland, and picnic to the DeBoer's in Northport on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Click Read More to see photos!
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Published On 10/15/2023
Photos from the Fall Color Tour to Empire and Joe's Restaurant on Sunday, October 15, 2023, led by John Russell and Jim Glidden! Click Read More to see photos.
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MEMBER MARKETPLACE

Published On 7/5/2024
Interested in selling our 64 MGB (Gertie).

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Published On 6/19/2024
TBBCC member Trent Tomlinson has four Harbor Freight car dollies for sale. Originally $130.00 - selling for $60.00. Call Trent’s cell at 231-944-0331 if interested!
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HELPFUL TIPS FROM MEMBERS

Published On 3/20/2024
This is a New Section which will list HELPFUL TIPS from TBBCC Club Members. TBBCC Club Members want to share HELPFUL TIPS for other members. If you have a HELPFUL TIP you want to share, email Gary at: gwolf7075@yahoo.com.
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Published On 2/2/2024
Club member Mike Stevens relates his story with getting bumpers re-chromed for his Jaguar. Click Read More!
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Published On 2/3/2024
Kirt Kilbourne recently helped a group of college students prepare a car for a long distance race. Click Read More.
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Published On 2/4/2024
Member Scott Lankton needed a gas tank from his TR7 repaired. Click Read More
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Published On 2/6/2024
Pat Egan had a faulty distributor on his MGTD. Click Read More
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Published On 3/18/2024
TBBCC member Bruce Wiegand wants to share this recent article from Hemmings about what to do with your collector car in a changing market! Select Read More to see the article.
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PROGRAMS AT MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Published On 10/10/2024
John Russell presented The History of MG at the October 3, 2024 TBBCC Membership Meeting. Images of Sterling Smith's building and MGTD fire are included. Click SEE MORE to see the presentation.
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Published On 9/6/2024
TBBCC member and multiple Austin-Healey owner Ron Edwards gave a presentation on THE HISTORY OF AUSTIN-HEALEY at the September 5, 2024 membership meeting. Click on READ MORE to see Ron's presentation!
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Published On 7/12/2024
TBBCC member Alan McColl presented a slide show on the history of Jaguar at the July 11, 2024 membership meeting.
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Published On 6/9/2024
This presentation of the history of Triumphs was presented at the June 6, 2024 Monthly Membership Meeting by President and multiple Triumph owner Jeff DeBoer! Click on READ MORE for the presentation! (It reads like an OPEN BOOK).
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Published On 4/5/2024
At the April 4, 2024 TBBCC Membership Meeting over 45 members enjoyed a presentation from J.P. Van Raalte, third generation owner of Van's Garage in Leland, MI. Click Read More to see J.P.'s recommendations for winter vehicle storage, and out of storage in the spring!
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Published On 2/5/2024
This is the first in a series of PROGRAMS that Lonnie Stevens is coordinating for monthly meetings of the Twin Bay British Car Club. This was presented at the February 1, 2024 meeting.
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