2019 BMC British Car Day

Well, the day began normally enough. A stubborn 83 year old, unhappy about getting up early in the morning for a run, expressed his displeasure by unexpectedly taking a nap on the side of Wares Ferry Road.

No folks, this is not a clear example of elder abuse, but rather a day in the life with Doc’s prized ’36 Ford. He decided to restart without incident when the grownup of the pair sent to get him – let’s call him Russell – said to the dumbass – let’s call him Tom – that trying again wasn’t a good idea. After tucking the Ford safely in the warehouse, we returned to show’s new venue, Jan’s Beach House Grill.

In our absence, David, Andy, Hank, Deborah, Dan, Mignonne, Cathy, Tom Densmore and Pam had transformed the parking lot into a show arena, complete with canopies, signage, and chairs for the hard working (sitting?) car owners. Jan’s patio served as our registration area, and gift selection outlet mall later on.

Dizzied by the flurry of activity, I decided I needed a little pick-me-up, and the bar at Jan’s obliged, staving away my scurvy with a well-prepared Bloody Mary. Try that at the Shed, I thought . . .

We had a good mix of cars, old, new, English, German, Japanese. As always, I wanted more cars on the lot, but we had nearly filled our venue with the 26 cars which attended. A really refreshing change was the amount of foot traffic. A helluva lot of folks saw the cars as they drove on the Boulevard, pulled in to see, and enjoyed themselves seeing, touching and learning something about cars which have become unusual on the road.

After much soul-searching, our host awarded the first annual Jan’s Choice trophy, an award so cool it lights up at night, to our resident trophy magnet, Bill Berg, and his lovely TR3. Congrats to him and the rest of the winners or their efforts in getting their machines ready for the event. No trailers were used at this show – hurray!

When you see her next, please than Jan, as she generously provided a place for us to celebrate after our secession from the Alabama Department of Agriculture.

I hope she will green light a sequel event. Who knows? Two flamingos on the Jan’s Choice trophy? 2 for 1 drink specials? The mind boggles, dear readers.

Sincere thanks to all who participated for their hard work behind the scenes that made this event run smooth, like buttah. To those who didn’t, we’ll see you next year, right?

Tom Miro

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2019 BMC Car Day Awards

Jan’s Choice

Bill Berg, 1960 Triumph TR3A – BMCM

Top Five Thru-1980 Cars

Ken McCellan, 1970 Triumph GT6+ – Leeds

Tom Densmore, 1965 Triumph TR4A IRS – BMCM

Jan Dzuirlik, 1972 Volkswagon Beetle — CAMAC

Bill Berg, 1960 Triumph TR3A – BMCM

Linton Ward, 1957 Morris Minor 1000

Top Five Post-1980 Cars

Mike Ranieri, 2013 McLaren 12C Spyder – BMCM

Mike Shockley, 1985 Jaguar XJ6 – BMCM

Davis Harrell, 2001 Mazda Miata

Larry Miller, 2000 Porsche 911 – BMCM

Jason Adams, 2006 Lotus Sport Elise – MGM

Entrants

First Name	Last Name	Year	Marque	Model	Color(s)	Club	Award
Jason	Adams	2006	Lotus	Sport Elise	yellow	none	Top 5 New
Bill	Berg	1960	Triumph	TR3-A	silver	BMCM	Top 5 Old
Pam	Bransford	1969	MG	B GT	dark green	BMCM
Dan	Byrne	1999	Mazda	Miata MX-5	silver	BMCM
Larry	Cairnes	2009	Nissan	GTR	red	none
David	Carden	2004	BMW	E46 M3	silver	none
David	Carden	1991	Mazda	Miata LSI	red	none
Tom	Densmore	1965	Triumph	TR4A	black	BMCM	Top 5 Old
Don	Drasheff	2000	HONDA	S 2000	silver	BMCM
Jan	Dzuirlik	1972	Volkswagen	Beetle	yellow	CAMAC	Top 5 Old
Davis	Harrell	2001	Mazda	Miata	BRG	none	Top 5 New
Andy	Martin	1969	Triumph	TR6	yellow	BMCM
Ken	McClellan	1970	Triumph	GT6+	blue	AACA	Top 5 Old
Larry	Miller	2000	Porsche	911	silver	BMCM	Top 5 New
Thomas	Miro	1976	Triumph	TR6	yellorange	BMCM
John	Morykwas	1989	Chrysler	TC Maserati	red	none
Skip & Jill	Nunnally	2008	Porsche	RS60 Spyder	gt silver	POCA
Kyle	Pearce	1989	Austin	Mini	black	BMCM
Ian	Peden	1984	Rolls Royce	Corniche	red	BMCM
David	Price	1959	MG	A	red	BMCM
Mike	Ranieri	2013	McLaren	12C Spyder	grey	BMCM	Top 5 New
Michael	Shockley	1985	Jaguar	XJ6	silver	BMCM	Top 5 New
Bob	Smith	1974	MG	MGB	white	BMCM
Linton	Ward	1957	Morris	Minor 1000	cream	none	Top 5 Old
Russell	Whigham	2010	MINI	Cooper S	black/white	BMCM
Allen	Williams	1963	Austin Healey	3000	blue/white	WABCC

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Planning & Publicity

Tom Miro – Publicity, Chief Mechanic, Trophies
Andy Martin – Treasurer
Tom Densmore – Poster design, Flyer placements
Blitz Welch – Donations
Cathy Whigham – Registrar
Mignonne Haynes – Registration Assistant, Donations
Deborah Sims – Registration Assistant
David Price – Meeting Room, Signs, Banners, Printing, Venue Liaison
Hank Sims – Logistics, Emcee
Dan Byrne – Parking Attendant & Donations
Russell Whigham – Photography, Weather
Jan Goings – Venue, food, air-conditioning

Publicity

Flyer Placements:

Tom Densmore:

ACE Hardware – Taylor Rd. – window
Quick Lane Tire & Auto – Vaughn Rd. – window
Chappy’s – Peppertree – window
O’Riley’s Auto Parts – Chantillly Pkwy.- window
Renfroe’s Supermarket – Eastchase Pkwy. – window
Advance Auto Parts – 6301 Atlanta Hwy. – window
Gold’s Gym – Eastchase – counter

Tom Miro:

Island Crave on Dexter – at counter
Car Quest – Catoma street – window
D’Road Café – window
Mama’s Sack Lunch – handed to folks
Montgomery Radiator – window
New South Bookstore – handed to staff
Brits in the Valley Car Show
First Friday on Lower Dexter
Brits on the Shoals Car Show

Pam Bransford – Flyers at Cloverdale Service Center and Capri Theatre

Go section of the Montgomery Advertiser
Metro 360 magazine

Mass media

? Community Calendar
? WVAS Radio
Area Facebook British Car Groups

Donations

Local

Ace Hardware – $25 gift card, Tee shirt & cap
Chappy’s Peppertree – (5) $10.00, (1) $20 gift card
Gold’s Gym – 15 assorted small items (key chains, Frisbees, etc.)
O’Riley’s in Prattville and Millbrook– caps
Renfroe’s – gift basket from manager
Rick at Advance Auto, Montgomery – assorted polishes and cleaners
Auto Zone in Prattville
Advance Auto in Prattville
Longhorn Restaurant – $25 gift card – Anonymous donor
Ruby Tuesday – $25 gift card -Anonymous donor
Bud’s Best Cookies – Debra Spivey
River Bank & Trust: Lip balm, golf tees, ball point pens — Dan
Crown Health Care – note pads, zippered bags, ball point pens, — Mignonne
Alabama 200 buttons and stickers – Pam
Candy – ?
Huge box of miscellaneous stuff – Bill Berg
Members whose cars were not available for the show, but gave the support they could: Hank & Deborah, Jerry Phillips, Earl Garner, Blitz & Amanda, Mike McKitrick, John Wesson, Michael & Brenda Gray.

National

Rock Auto: $25.00 gift certificate, 60 magnets, 60 fliers, stickers
The Roadster Factory: $25.00 gift certificate
Victoria British: Bottle/cup cozies, (2) $50 gift cards
Moss Motors: Ball point pens, stickers, ball point pens, discount cards, “Do Not Touch” cards, waterproof blanket, collapsible organizer, Motor On” sign, RAC sign, Lucas sign.
Hagerty Classic Car Insurance: fabric swag bags

Logistics

Tables: Mike McKitrick
Canopies – Tom M., David
Water Cooler & Cups – Hank & Deborah
Direction and Information signs – David
Coffee: Andy

Banners – Blitz

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Food

Jan’s Beach House Grill
850 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36117

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