Keystone British Car Club Events

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John Twist MGB Tune-Up: SU Carburetors

Hosted by: Philadelphia MG Club. Summary: Nationally known MG expert John Twist presents an all-day tech session demonstrating a complete tune-up on an MGB with SU carburetors. You will never have a better opportunity to learn all the ins and outs of your SU carbs, from the man many consider to be the top expert on the subject. The session includes John's checklist for the complete tune-up process, beginning with preliminary checks to checks of the engine, ignition system, and carburetors before performing the actual tuneup. Lunch is… Advance Registration: $100. Club/Event Website: https://www.phillymgclub.com/event/john-twist-tech-session/. Email: rogerotto@alumni.psu.edu. Phone: 215 527 2853. Saturday, April 6, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Skippack, Pa.

John Twist MGB Tune-Up: SU Carburetors

Hosted by: Philadelphia MG Club. Summary: Nationally known MG expert John Twist presents an all-day tech session demonstrating a complete tune-up on an MGB with SU carburetors. You will never have a better opportunity to learn all the ins and outs of your SU carbs, from the man many consider to be the top expert on the subject. The session includes John's checklist for the complete tune-up process, beginning with preliminary checks to checks of the engine, ignition system, and carburetors before performing the actual tuneup. Lunch is… Advance Registration: $100. Club/Event Website: https://www.phillymgclub.com/event/john-twist-tech-session/. Email: rogerotto@alumni.psu.edu. Phone: 215 527 2853. Sunday, April 7, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Skippack, Pa.

PSU Berks Car Show

Summary: The Penn State Berks chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers & Aero Design (SAE Baja/Aero) hosts an all-classic car show at the Reading campus. Anyone can enter with cars, trucks, motorcycles and build projects of any kind, in any shape or form. Several categories of car awards, plus door prizes; food will be provided to all registered participants.  Show will be held in parking lots G4 and G3. (Spectator parking in G2j. The purpose of Baja SAE is to engage students interested in engineering… RAIN or SHINE: No. Rain date: Sunday, April 23, 2023. Registration: $15 vehicle entry fee. Spectator Admission: Free. Club/Event Website: https://facebook.com/events/s/spring-2024-semi-annual-car-sh/1431344487757368/. Venue information: https://berks.psu.edu/. Email: dencler@msn.com. Phone: 717-736-0337. Sunday, April 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Penn State Berks, 1801 Broadcasting Rd. Reading, Pa.

MONTHLY CLUB MEETING

Keystone British Meetings Summary: Monthly meeting of the Keystone British Car Club, held the third Wednesday of most months. We have the private room reserved. Rudy’s does not impose a room charge for our meetings, but does ask that everyone attending please order something. Please try to arrive by 6 pm if you wish to order food. Meeting begins at 6:30 pm. Venue information: https://www.rudysbarandgrillbethlehem.com. Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Rudy's Diner, Bar & Grill, 1406 Center St. Bethlehem, Pa.

CARS & COFFEE with DVTs

Summary: Members of the Keystone British Car Club will meet up with members of the Delaware Valley Triumph Club for a combined MIDWEEK Cars & Coffee event in Quakertown. The goal is to involve members from the southwestern part of our membership area who are retired or otherwise available during the week. Members of other British car clubs in the area are also most welcome. This Starbucks is located in the Trainer Square Shopping Center at the intersection of Route 309 and Route 663. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Starbuck's, 262 North Westend Boulevard, Quakertown, PA 18951.

K&T VINTAGE SWAP MEET & OPEN HOUSE

Hosted by: K&T Vintage Sports Cars, LLC. Summary: Got parts to sell, give away or swap? K&T Vintage is hosting an opportunity to clear out your parts shelves and help another enthusiast who may be looking for something you are ready to part. Parts, manual, accessories, whatever. Bring your own table, or a blanket to spread out your stuff on our lawn. Room for canopies, too. Or sell from the trunk of your car, if you want. Also an opportunity to talk cars, tour the shop, ask questions, and of course, automotive camaraderie. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE… RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Venue information: http://www.ktvintagecars.com. Directions: Although our mailing address is Bethlehem, we are located in East Allen Township, east of Northampton and southwest of Bath. We are about three miles north of Route 22 and Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown. The shop is in the Colony Drive Industrial Park, off Colony Drive, which is west of the intersection of Airport Road and Hanoverville Road. FROM ROUTE 22, EITHER DIRECTION: • Exit to Airport Road North, Route 987. • Follow Airport Road north, past Lehigh Valley International Airp… Email: ktvintagecars@rcn.com. Phone: 484-281-8085. Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Colony Drive Industrial Park, 6584 Ruch Rd. Bethlehem, Pa.

BRITISH CARS at IRON PIGS

Summary: Let's go out to a ballgame — Join the Keystone British Car Club for a special night out to see the  Lehigh Valley IronPigs take on the Charlotte Knights. Gather in the parking lot to take part in a parade of British cars around the field before the game. Then park in a designated secure area and make your way up to special seating, where we'll enjoy a buffet dinner, included in the ticket price. Food includes hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken, potato salad, garden salad, fresh fruit and cookies, sod… Schedule: Gates open: 5:15 pm First pitch: 6:35 pm After the game: Fireworks. Tickets: $35 per person for admittance. $5 per car for parking. Ticket order form: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Keystonebritish. Venue information: https://www.milb.com/lehigh-valley. Saturday, April 27, 2024, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Coca-Cola Park, 1050 Ironpigs Way, Allentown, Pa.

Annual LEWES BRITISH MOTORCAR SHOW

Hosted by: Lewes Chamber of Commerce and British Car Club of Delaware. Field opens: 8:30 a.m. (No cars permitted in after 10:30 a.m.). Summary: IF YOU ARE REGISTERED FOR THIS SHOW, CONTACT TOM BROBST at the email or phone number below if you’d like to caravan down. The show is sold out ... but you can get your name put on a wait list, as cancelations do happen. The Lewes British Motorcar Show celebrates its 28th year on the grounds of the Lewes Ferry Terminal for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, overlooking the Delaware Bay. This year "future British classics, British cars 2001 and newer" will be welcome, int addition to the traditional classics… Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - Field opens 10:30 a.m. - Entries close 2:15 p.m. - Awards presentation NOTE: Show cars required to stay on field until end of show at 3 p.m. RAIN or SHINE: No. Rain date: Sunday, May 5, 2024. Advance Registration: $35. Registration Form: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/29th-annual-lewes-british-motorcar-show-2024-registration-798656070807. Club/Event Website: https://www.leweschamber.com/event/2024-lewes-british-motorcar-show. Venue information: http://www.capemaylewesferry.com. Email: inquiry@leweschamber.com. Phone: 302-645-8073. Saturday, May 4, 2024, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, 43 Cape Henlopen Dr. Lewes, Del.

CARLISLE IMPORT & PERFORMANCE NATIONALS

RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Hosted by: Carlisle Events. Summary: The club will again gather at the Carlisle Import show, and this year will be sharing a tent on the British car field with LANCO MG Club and the Austin-Healey Sports & Touring Club. Large two-day event featuring import and kit cars, and major parts vendor opportunities. British car field. Tech sessions, displays. Food and activities. New this year: In addition to promoting the club and the British Motorcar Gathering — and having fun — we will be collecting Habitat for Humanity donations at the tent as… Schedule: Early bird shopping opens 7 a.m. Friday. Car Show: British car "fun" field. (No judging) Register for the showfield and park with your friends or club. Registration includes weekend admission for two people. To qualify for the 10% Gate-N-Go pre-registration discount and have your entry window sticker mailed to you, pre-register before March 26 at midnight for $40.50. ($45 registration after that and at the gate.). Advance Registration: Before March 26: $40.50 includes non-judged showfield parking and weekend admission for 2. Registration: After March 26: Car registration price for non-judged field $45, includes showfield parking and weekend admission for 2. Spectator Admission: Gate price daily Fri $12, Sat $12 — Two-day pass $15 PLUS parking Fri. $5 , Sat. $10. Registration Form: https://store.carlisleevents.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=2024%2D039. Club/Event Website: https://carlisleevents.com/events/events-detail/index?id=import+and+performance+nationals. Venue information: http://www.carlisleevents.com. Directions: From Interstate 81 South: Exit 52 to Route 11 South. Follow Route 11 South 3.5 miles, turn right on Clay Street. Follow Clay Street to fairgrounds. Email: info@carlisleevents.com. Phone: 717 243-7855. Friday, May 10, 2024, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd. Carlisle, Pa.

CARLISLE IMPORT & PERFORMANCE NATIONALS

RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Hosted by: Carlisle Events. Summary: The club will again gather at the Carlisle Import show, and this year will be sharing a tent on the British car field with LANCO MG Club and the Austin-Healey Sports & Touring Club. Large two-day event featuring import and kit cars, and major parts vendor opportunities. British car field. Tech sessions, displays. Food and activities. New this year: In addition to promoting the club and the British Motorcar Gathering — and having fun — we will be collecting Habitat for Humanity donations at the tent as… Schedule: Early bird shopping opens 7 a.m. Friday. Car Show: British car "fun" field. (No judging) Register for the showfield and park with your friends or club. Registration includes weekend admission for two people. To qualify for the 10% Gate-N-Go pre-registration discount and have your entry window sticker mailed to you, pre-register before March 26 at midnight for $40.50. ($45 registration after that and at the gate.). Advance Registration: Before March 26: $40.50 includes non-judged showfield parking and weekend admission for 2. Registration: After March 26: Car registration price for non-judged field $45, includes showfield parking and weekend admission for 2. Spectator Admission: Gate price daily Fri $12, Sat $12 — Two-day pass $15 PLUS parking Fri. $5 , Sat. $10. Registration Form: https://store.carlisleevents.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=2024%2D039. Club/Event Website: https://carlisleevents.com/events/events-detail/index?id=import+and+performance+nationals. Venue information: http://www.carlisleevents.com. Directions: From Interstate 81 South: Exit 52 to Route 11 South. Follow Route 11 South 3.5 miles, turn right on Clay Street. Follow Clay Street to fairgrounds. Email: info@carlisleevents.com. Phone: 717 243-7855. Saturday, May 11, 2024, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd. Carlisle, Pa.

PANCAKES & PLANES in the POCONOS

Summary: British cars are invited for “pancakes and planes” at the private Pegasus Air Park located in the Sciota area, just west of Route 33, south of Stroudsburg. Chapter 839 of the Experimental Aircraft Association hosts British car owners for an informal car display and pancake breakfast. Breakfast will be held continuously from 9 am to 1 pm with a $8 donation requested: fresh-cooked pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. Classic cars will mingle with more than a dozen vintage and experimental air… RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Tickets: $8 donation requested for all-you-can eat pancakes with accompaniments, including coffee or tea. This is a fundraiser for the EEA chapter. Club/Event Website: https://www.eaa839.com/events. Directions: Use address link above to enter the airpark from Hickory Lane. Sunday, May 12, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Pegasus Air Park, 222 Hickory Lane, Saylorsburg, Pa.

MONTHLY CLUB MEETING

Keystone British Meetings Summary: Monthly meeting of the Keystone British Car Club, held the third Wednesday of most months. We have the private room reserved from 6 p.m. on. Club meeting begins at 7 p.m. NOTE: Traffic is heavy in this area between 4 and 6 p.m. so be advised. Leave plenty of time to arrive if you are coming early to eat.  Traffic lightens up a bit by 7 p.m. Please do try to arrive early if you wish to order food. Directions: The Starlite Diner is located on Route 100 just south of Exit 49A (Fogelsville) of Interstate 78. NOTE: It is on the northbound side of Route 100, a divided road, so a U-turn may be necessary if you come from the interstate. Venue information: https://www.facebook.com/Starlitedinerandloungeallentown/. Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Starlite Diner, 233 N Route 100, Allentown, Pa.

SPRING 2024 SHAKEDOWN CAR SHOW

Hosted by: Triumph Rescue/British Wiring & Red Door Off-Road, LLC. Summary: Informal car gathering to kick off the driving season, open to all British marques and other cars “of particular interest.” Plentiful parking (pavement, stone and grass areas), and no judging. Commemorative dash plaques to first 100 cars to register. Lunch available from great food trucks. Download registration form below and mail in, or pay at the gate. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Rain date: NO RAIN DATE. Registration: $15. Proceeds Benefit: Eastern Berks Fire Department and Bally Community Ambulance. Registration Form: http://www.triumphrescue.com/images/carshow2024/2024carshowreg.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.triumphrescue.com/index.php/news-and-events.html. Email: triumphs@triumphrescue.com. Phone: 610-845-8217. Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 149 Limekiln Road, Bechtelsville, Pa. For more info visit reddooroffroad.com.

CARS & COFFEE with DVTs

Summary: Members of the Keystone British Car Club will meet up with members of the Delaware Valley Triumph Club for a combined MIDWEEK Cars & Coffee event in Quakertown. The goal is to involve members from the southwestern part of our membership area who are retired or otherwise available during the week. Members of other British car clubs in the area are also most welcome. This Starbucks is located in the Trainer Square Shopping Center at the intersection of Route 309 and Route 663. Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Starbuck's, 262 North Westend Boulevard, Quakertown, PA 18951.

29th Annual RED MILL BRITISH CAR DAY

Hosted by: Austin Healey Sports & Touring Club — North Jersey Region. Summary: KBCC members are planning to attend the 29th Red Mill British Car Day at the historic Red Mill Museum Village has space for a display of 100 British cars and motorcycles. Award classes will be determined by make and model of vehicles registered. Art Edinger and Tom Himmelsbach are coordinator club attendance. Contact Art at the email below if you plan to attend. NOTE: All vehicles MUST be pre-registered, as there is only space for 100 vehicles. Walk across the iron bridge to Clinton's quaint… RAIN or SHINE: No. Rain date: Sunday, June 2. Advance Registration: $20 by May 25, 2024. Registration: $25 after May 25. Spectator Admission: $10 (Discounts for seniors, veterans and children). Proceeds Benefit: Red Mill Museum Village. Registration Form: https://austin-healey-stc.org/redmill.html. Club/Event Website: https://austin-healey-stc.org/redmill.html. Venue information: http://www.theredmill.org/. Directions: Lodging suggestions: Clinton Holiday Inn Select (908) 735-5111 or the Hampton Inn (908) 713-4800. Both less than one mile from show ground. Email: aedinger@ptd.net. Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main St. Clinton, NJ.

SHOW PLANNING & PARK WALK-THROUGH

Summary: Club members volunteering to work at the British Motorcar Gathering are invited join club officers for our annual pre-show walk through and clean up of the park where our big British Motorcar Gathering will be held, to make sure everything is ready. We'll also be reviewing car parking areas and where registration stations will be set up. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Venue information: http://www.bravehearthighlandpub.com. Email: cdencler@icloud.com. Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Alfred J. Fritchman Reservoir Park, 3400 Reservoir Rd. Hellertown, Pa.

30th Annual BRITISH MOTORCAR GATHERING

Hosted by: Keystone British Car Club. Field opens: 9 a.m. Summary: More than 200 vintage British sports cars on display at Hellertown's Reservoir Park, just south of Bethlehem, in eastern Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. The annual show features finely restored MGs, Triumphs, Jaguars, Austin-Healeys, Morgans and Mini-Coopers from every mid-Atlantic state. Special awards. Door prizes and vendors. Music, catered breakfast and lunch foods. Large picnic pavilion. Schedule: 9 a.m. — Show field opens to registrants 10 a.m. — Show opens to spectators 1 p.m. — Door prizes and 50/50 drawings 2 p.m. — Special awards to be presented, with parade of winning cars. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Spectator Admission: $5 adults, $10 family, children 12 and under free. Registration Form: https://keystonebritish.com/registration.html. Club/Event Website: https://keystonebritish.com/hellertown.html. Venue information: https://sauconsource.com/2021/07/19/historic-alfred-j-fritchman-reservoir-park-getting-some-tlc/. Directions: See detailed map on website. Just south of Interstate 78 Exit 67 (Hellertown/Bethlehem). Email: info@keystonebritish.com. Sunday, June 9, 2024, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Alfred J. Fritchman Reservoir Park, 3400 Reservoir Rd, Hellertown, PA.

MONTHLY CLUB MEETING

Keystone British Meetings Summary: Monthly meeting of the Keystone British Car Club, held the third Wednesday of most months. We have the private room reserved. Rudy’s does not impose a room charge for our meetings, but does ask that everyone attending please order something. Please try to arrive by 6 pm if you wish to order food. Meeting begins at 6:30 pm. Venue information: https://www.rudysbarandgrillbethlehem.com. Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Rudy's Diner, Bar & Grill, 1406 Center St. Bethlehem, Pa.

CARS & COFFEE with DVTs

Summary: Members of the Keystone British Car Club will meet up with members of the Delaware Valley Triumph Club for a combined MIDWEEK Cars & Coffee event in Quakertown. The goal is to involve members from the southwestern part of our membership area who are retired or otherwise available during the week. Members of other British car clubs in the area are also most welcome. This Starbucks is located in the Trainer Square Shopping Center at the intersection of Route 309 and Route 663. Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Starbuck's, 262 North Westend Boulevard, Quakertown, PA 18951.