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Meet 2012 - Ocean
Grove, New Jersey
Story by Bruce Magers, photos by Frank Ochal
The American MGB Association (AMGBA) a nationally recognized organization
headquartered in Chicago for MGB's, MGB-GT's and Midgets held it's 35th annual
meet on September 15th, 2012 in Ocean Grove, New Jersey on the famous Jersey
shore. The gathering was in conjunction with Brits on the Beach 15th annual
British Car Day sponsored by the Positive Earth Drivers Club (PEDC).
The show was staged on a two block section of the main street of Ocean Grove
just two blocks from the ocean and the boardwalk. Ocean Grove is a charming
town featuring many restaurants, interesting shops and numerous Victorian homes.
The weather was perfect which only added to the already ideal setting.
Approximately 150 cars representing every marque from MGs to Morgans and Rolls
Royce to Riley were represented. There was a low-key popular vote. All of the
MGB's, MGB-GT's and Midget winners received trophies sponsored by the AMGBA.
In addition to the cars there was a DJ playing music ranging from the 40's to
the present which added greatly to the festivities.
The AMGBA officers were busy all day enrolling new members and processing
regalia sales. It was great to see our chief technical adviser, Art Isaacs at
the show. We were also surprised when the American MGB Association founders,
Rick Horan and John Giannasca stopped by to say hello.
In spite of the fact that the event was held on the Jersey Shore and in addition
to numerous reports there was no official sighting of Snookie from the MTV Show
"Jersey Shore"!! Maybe next year?
The AMGBA wishes to thank Bob Canfield and his fellow members of the PEDC for
hosting such a well organized event. Information on next years show can be
obtained by going to their website at
www.pedc.org.
Information on next year's AMGBA Meet 2013 can be found at
www.mgclub.org.
Award Winners
MGB Chrome Bumper
1. Peter Richardson, '67 B-GT
2. Reg Savoy, '64 B Roadster
3. Robert Waldron, '62 B Roadster
MGB Rubber Bumper
1. Carolyn Baranowski, '75 B Roadster
2. Al Kernagis, '80 B Limited Edition
3. Barry Shandler, '79 B Roadster
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1st place Rubber Bumper MGB
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3rd place Chrome Bumper MGB - |
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AMGBA Officers past and present - Bruce Magers, Rick Horan, John Giannasca and Frank Ochal |
3rd place Rubber Bumper MGB - |
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'72 B of Bill Arnold |
Art Isaacs of our Tech Staff with his '73 B |
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Bob Canfield, event organizer with Bruce Magers |
'76 Midget of Mary Marchese |
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