Greetings Group, I'm reminded of an old movie from 1966 called Endless Summer. Although it's a surfing movie, this year’s extended high temperatures could make the movie more of a Prophecy. I mean, hey, it's October, and we are still looking at more 100-degree days here in the Inland Empire.
I looked at the forecast this morning and figured we could take a non-air-conditioned car to the Farmer Boys event this month. We would just have to bug out before the temps started climbing. I'm pleased to say a bunch of other classic car owners apparently thought the same. We had a super turn out. My total shows 25 attendees this time. A record? Hope I didn't miss anyone.
Last month I asked how old a car needs to be to be considered a "Classic" or "Antique". After some Internet searching of states and insurance companies it appears there is no universally agreed upon age. The most common number I found was at least 20 years old for a "Classic". Even some as low as 10 years if the vehicle is of special interest. The motor vehicle department in some states says to be an "Antique" it must be at least 40 years old. In some other states, that age is 45 years. So, it depends on what state you’re in or what insurance company you ask.
At Hagerty's the definition to be a Classic is model year 1979 or older.
The definition is also different for military vehicles or motorcycles. I'll use 20 years old for a Classic and 40 years old for an Antique unless the vehicle is of special interest.
Those in Classics or Antiques; Jimmie Davis - '56 Austin Healey 100, Bill Wilkman - '51 Austin A-40 Sports, Bob Upton - '04 Chrysler CrossIire Coupe, Ron and Sandy Davies - '56 Austin Healey 100 modified, Tom Yaeger - '51 Jaguar MK5, Kelly and Marion Barton - ''62 MGA MKII, Randy Clary - '73 Jensen Healey, Bill Cowieson - '69 MGB, Randy Main - '64 Chevrolet El Camino, Pat McInturff and Gleta - '52 MG TD Those in future Classics; Charlie Budenz - '08 Jaguar XJ8, Bob Saber and Israel Fletes - '10 Jaguar XK8 Coupe, Richard Priebe - '24 BMW M440i drophead coupe, Tracy Vining - '08 Honda Element SC, Larry Maloney - '06 Bentley Continental GT, Dan Mensinger - '05 Ford Mustang Fastback, John Meza - Toyota Tacoma, Bob Keys – Unknown, Celino Butler – Unknown.
Those of Special Interest; Jim and Janet Cregg - Jim was driving an unknown year of make Knee-mobile. Jim broke his leg in a backyard accident.
Thinking it was just a bad sprain he drove himself to Kaiser. Nope, broken femur. He then drove himself home.
Don't mess with Jim. Get well Jim.
The group went in for breakfast and table talk and we fIilled most of their tables. We had a great time. Again, thank you for coming. You make our event successful. Come join us next time at Farmer Boys in Riverside on Alessandro Blvd. at 8am on Saturday the 2nd of November.
Cheers . . .