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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF NORTHWEST BRITISH CLASSICS. SEPTEMBER 2021

THE OIL SPOT www.northwestbritishclassics.com

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President’s Note

I can say, without a doubt, that BritBull XXIV was a resounding success. The array of British motorcars on that fine 8th day of August was magnificent. You can see photos of every en-trant in full color here in this BritBull Issue. The venue at Grant Park in Spokane was grassy and shady. Even the weather was sunny and lovely. The rain held until the exact moment the final door prize was presented!

More new members were signed on during Brit-Bull. More about them and their LBCs in the next Oil Spot.

The final tally shows there were a total of eighty-six motorcars on display, and half were drive-ups who registered on the morning of the show! We awarded nineteen trophies. We sold out of shirts and sweatshirts, to enthusiasts who went home with

proof of attendance at the Inland Northwest’s Premier Car Event. At the NWBC annual picnic, al-ways held two weeks after Brit-Bull, treasurer Kevan McCallum mentioned that the club made about a thousand dollars from BritBull.

Most importantly, a tip of the driving cap to BritBull Producer, Jim Houghton. He has a note you will want to read below.

— Dave Hofstadter

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BritBull acknowledgements We did it! We were able to hold our annual car show after its cancellation last year. We had heard all kinds of stories about lagging attendance from other clubs, but the day of BritBull dawned clear and pleasant and British car folks came out in force to enjoy the day. We had a little rain right at the end that just couldn't wait another hour but that was fine, too. We all enjoyed the show. There are so many who deserve thanks and recognition for all their contributions, from Roger and Shannon Potratz who did the artwork for the shirts to Mick Heckathorn & Nicki Thiot who evidently did a very effective job of placing the show signs around the Perry District; Robert Andrews and Leigh Ann Voss for photographing every entrant and compiling the BritBull edi-tion of the Oil Spot; Gary High and all of the parking crew who got every car in its proper place; the judging firm of Martin, Newland, High, and Yarbrough for their knowledge and integri-ty in selecting the best in show. The Best MG in the show was chosen by Bob Hughes’ group from the MG Club. The registration trio of Diane Hofstadter, Peg High and Maddy Houghton made sure everyone was properly entered. Our “sales department”, Sandy Shaw, sold out every vintage shirt as well as our entire stock of 2021 shirts, too. And our new Treasurer Kevan McCallum did all of the computer work of reg-istering and scoring the winners with incredible speed and ac-curacy. We owe a special thanks to our esteemed leader, Dave Hofstadter, for his guidance and hosting talents during the tro-phy presentations. And to all of the previous Show Directors for the example they set and the notes they left for the new guy to simply follow, my sincerest gratitude. Now on to a new year and an even grander event in 2022. Finally, a massive thank you to everyone in the Club, - Jim Houghton

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A WALK AROUND THE PARK

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MG T SERIES CLASS A

Ron & Linda Humphries

1950 MG TD

Roger & Nancy Potratz

1948 MG - TC

Patti & Randy Strawn

1953 MG TD

MGA CLASS B

John Bowman

1956 MGA Kevin Mickus

1962 MGA

Dave & Tammy Deering

1962 MGA

MGB/C/GT PRE 74 1/2 CHROME CLASS C

Gerald Suhmer Sr

1969 MGC GT

Jim Holloway

1969 MGB Roadster

Mike Carpenter

1969 MGB

RANKING DECIDED BY BALLOT

CLASS WINNERS

1 2 3

1 2 3

1 2 3

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MGB/GT POST 74 1/2 RUBBER CLASS D

Wyatt Luce

Robert Erickson

1958 AH MK1 Sprite Kent Green

1959 AH MK1 Sprite

Wayne Burley

1959 AH MK1 Sprite

AH SPRITE & MG MIDGETS CLASS E

JAGUAR SALOONS CLASS F

Clem & Linda Overdevest

1986 Jaguar XJ6

RANKING DECIDED BY BALLOT

CLASS WINNERS

1 2 3

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1

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Gerry Holder

1951 Jaguar Drophead MKV

Nick Hudson

1953 Jaguar XK120

Greg Miller

1953 Jaguar XK120 OTS

H—MINI—EARLY MODELS CLASS H

Scott Montagna

1960 Austin Mini Cooper

Scott Miller

1964 Morris Cooper

Richard Goffey

1967 Mini Cooper S

JAGUAR SPORTS CARS CLASS G

I—MINI—LATE MODELS CLASS I

Nick Cullings

2019 Mini Cooper S

Clubman All4

Jon Rosenoff

2007 Mini Cooper

Norm & Jane Harris

2017 Mini JCW Convertible

RANKING DECIDED BY BALLOT

CLASS WINNERS

1 2 3

1 2 3

1 2 3

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Lynn Martin

1956 Austin Healey

Frank Newland

1959 Austin Healey 3000

Gary & Peg High

1960 Austin Healey BN7 3000

Tim Rabey

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Belinda Schmer

1979 Triumph Spitfire Lonnie R Walton

1980 Spitfire

AUSTIN HEALEY 100/3000 pre 62 ROADSTER CLASS J

TRIUMPH SPITFIRES all thru GT6 CLASS K

TRIUMPH TR-2 thru TR250 CLASS L

Barry & Suzanne Olson

1962 Triumph TR3B Bob & Karen Carroll

1959 Triumph TR3

Steven & Jeanne Schroder

1963 Triumph TR4

RANKING DECIDED BY BALLOT

CLASS WINNERS

1 2 3

1 2 3

1 2 3

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Scott & Susan Kindler

1974 Triumph TR6 Kent, Koalea & Bob

1971 Triumph TR6

Matt Solum

1973 Triumph TR6

Dan & Marilyn Vollmer

1978 MGB

Greg McKinley

1973 MGB Roadster

TRIUMPH TR6, TR7, TR8 CLASS M

MODIFIED (APPEARANCE AND/OR ENGINE SWAP) CLASS N

Ron & Judy Harris

1970 Triumph TR6

RANKING DECIDED BY BALLOT

CLASS WINNERS

1 2

3

1 2

2

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SPECIAL SALOONS (any marque not previously listed CLASS O

Lloyd Witham

2005 Morgan

Irwin Chapin

1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Carl Bergh

1962 Sunbeam Alpine

Steve Ward

1959 Hillman Linx

Richard Goffery

1970 Austin American

SPECIAL SPORTS CARS (any marque not previously listed CLASS R

RANKING DECIDED BY BALLOT

CLASS WINNERS

1 2

1 2 3

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BEST IN SHOW

Patti & Randy Strawn

1953 MG TD

BEST MG

Charles Shonkwiler

1967 MGB

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A special “Thank You” goes to Jade Leighton. She has been our trophy presenter at BritBull ever since I can remember. She is experienced and the trophy presenta-tions run much more smoothly due to Jade’s enthusiasm.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

Dennis Kelly

1957 Lotus Eleven

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Jerry Garratt

1950 MG TD

Larry Gilbert

1963 MGB

Randy & Vickie Staples

1973 MGB GT

Tad Gropp

1965 MGB

Jim Houghton

1960 AH MK1 Sprite

John & Lora Scott

1959 AH MK1 Sprite

Tim & Marti Daniels

1967 AH Sprite

Bob Hughes

1951 MG TD

Charles Brennan

1958 Magnette

OTHER PARTICIPANTS

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Robert Andrews &

Leigh Ann Voss

1960 AH MK1 Sprite

Larry Gilbert

1963 MGB

Chuck Preston

1974 MGB

Bill Puskas

1971 Jaguar XKE SII OTS Rick Smith

191986 Jaguar XJ-S

Touring Coupe

Rick Haglund

1955 Jaguar XK140 MC

Wayne Burley

1999 Jaguar XK8

Mike & Sandy Shaw

2007 Jaguar XK Coupe

Geo & Diane Belcher

1993 Jaguar XJS

OTHER PARTICIPANTS

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Corky Meyer

2004 Jaguar XKR

Richard Goffey

1979 Mini Clubman

Mark Conlin

1985 Jaguar XJS Convertible

Courtney & Chris Jones

2014 Mini Cooper S

Kevan McCallum

2021 Mini Cooper GP3 Bill Jones

2017 Mini Cooper

Clubman—SALLY

Connie L Kienholz

2022 Mini Cooper Electric

Rob & Terry Hooper

2019 Mini Clubman Kristen Anderson

2010 Mini Cooper

Clubman S

OTHER PARTICIPANTS

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Peter & Susan Yarbrough

1962 Austin Healey 3000 BN7

Ed Louderback &

Cherie Leimbruber

1965 Austin Healey BJ8

Steve & Baiba Eastlick

1963 Austin Healey BJ7

Hazen Andel

1954 Austin Healey 100/4

Greg & Judy Upton

1966 Austin Healey MKIII

Jim Miller

1961 Austin Healey 3000 MK1

Larry Olson

1965 Triumph TR4

Terry Lack

1976 Triumph TR6 Jerry Logan

1960 Sunbeam Alpine

OTHER PARTICIPANTS

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Chuck Preston

1974 MGB

OTHER PARTICIPANTS

Richard Goffey

1989 GTM

Kenny & Susan Richins

2006 Caterham R400

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Northwest British Classics

PO Box 2010

Coeur D’Alene, ID 86816

Northwest British Classics Club

Club Officers and other Volunteers President: Dave Hofstadter (405) 826-4405 davehofstadter@verizon.net

Vice President: Wayne Burley

Secretary: Marie Palachuk

Treasurer: Kevan McCallum

Editor: Robert Andrews

BritBull Chairman: Bob Flatley

Directors: Lynn Martin, Bob Flatley, Gary High

Web Master: Greg Taylor

Car Show and Events Coordinator: Dave Hofstadter