Since 1954 I have been a member of the Sports Car Club of America. Most of that time I have been a member of the South Bend Region. Since the 70s I have worked with a number of regions primarily announcing solo events. I also was a race worker and announcer at other auto events. During this time I amassed a number of T-Shirts, some polo shirts and some jackets. I thought I would photograph them to amuse you. 116 garments are shown in this album. Dates on some photos are guesses, names indicate the region involved. It has been fun and I can still wear them all!

announcing solo events. I also was a race worker and announcer at other auto events. During this time I amassed a number of T-Shirts, some polo shirts and some jackets. I thought I would photograph them to amuse you. 116 garments are shown in this album. Dates on some photos are guesses, names indicate the region involved. It has been fun and I can still wear them all!

Fifteen of us E-V folks met at Sonny’s in Buchanan to share our memories and renew old friendships. In addition to the group photo, I took a picture of the still-unleased plant as well as of S Sonny’s and a few of downtown Buchanan. Jim Long added over a dozen photos to complete the set, including a picture of Lou Hoodwin with “the tie!”. Thanks Jim.

Sonny’s and a few of downtown Buchanan. Jim Long added over a dozen photos to complete the set, including a picture of Lou Hoodwin with “the tie!”. Thanks Jim.

The annual South Bend Region, SCCA banquet at the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, IN where a display of British sports cars was also featured.

Here a few photos I took at the National Miniatures Museum located at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, MI, These pictures just barely touch on the many little gems on view.

On a cold, wet day this October my friend Alice Slatton Campbell and I celebrated her birthday by driving to the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, MI near Kalamazoo. She wanted to visit the National Miniatures Museum and I wanted to revisit the Gilmore Museum after about 20 years. The miniatures are in a separate album but these photos can give you an idea of the scope of the Gilmore.

National Miniatures Museum and I wanted to revisit the Gilmore Museum after about 20 years. The miniatures are in a separate album but these photos can give you an idea of the scope of the Gilmore.

The E-V Alumni gathered at Sonny’s for a lunch and chat. 15 total, plus Olive Kirkendall and Cindy Avedon who met us there but then went on to other places. A fine time was had by all.

Annual Banquet of the South Bend Region, SCCA at the Studebaker National Museum with guest speaker Carey Hines of Special Edition, Inc., Bremen, IN.

Dinner at Carrabas restaurant then Maureen and Brian’s cake plus ice cream at home. Yummy!

A brief stroll through Fernwood Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve near Niles, Michigan

A small group of car enthusiasts celebrate the 85th birthday of Curt Thews. Organized by Don Tarwacki the group included Dale Martin, Chris Shreve, Ronnie McLean, Vic Andresyak, Gene Rodgers, and Lloyd Loring (not shown). Pardon the poor photo quality.

Lloyd Loring (not shown). Pardon the poor photo quality.

A display of cars, models and art by Virgil Exner, a Notre Dame graduate, stylist for Chrysler Corporation and Studebaker. Taken at the Stepan Center of Notre Dame.

A dinner she didn’t have to cook, playing with cats, and ice cream and cake with her family to top it off.

Attendees for lunch at the Riverfront Cafe including (L to R) Lloyd Loring, Bob Avedon, George Riley, John Overley, Lou Hoodwin, Bob Ramsey, Jim Long, and John Kelly (Don Krajecki not shown.)

Photos of the South Bend Region, SCCA booth plus other cars of interest at the Joyce Center.

Almost 70 members met to give out trophies, enjoy each other’s company have a fine dinner and hear a speech about the Avanti by Andy Beckman, Studebaker Museum Archivist, while a snow storm raged outside.

outside.

Bill & Maureen, Cailin and Brian were the surprise at my birthday party at Alice’s. The cake was yummy. The Christmas tree brightened the day on the Epiphany.

The family gathers, 23 strong, at Bill & Maureen’s for the annual feast.

Photos taken to illustrate the PowerPoint presentation to St. Joseph County officals officials on rezoning of the Conyer property.

Views around this small private lake where I spent a pleasant week.

Exteriors of the unoccupied Buchanan Plant

L to R: Bob Avedon, Lloyd Loring, Jon Kelly, Dot Wegner, Bob Ramsey, Paul Asmus, George Riley, Erwin Dreiske, Denny Bromley, Jim Long, Don Kirkendall, Dale Blackwell, Bonnie Ralston, Lou Hoodwin, Don Stanfield, Ruth Bromley, Frank Spain.

Stanfield, Ruth Bromley, Frank Spain.