KRROC Jan 2016 newsletter

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January 2016 Keystone Regional Update

ROLLS-ROYCE OWNERS CLUB

KEYSTONE REGION January 2016

Greetings!

January 2016 Keystone Region Update

-- Happy New Year 2016 - Message from our Chairman - See below..

-- Emails for Significant Others (aka supervisors)If you wish to have your significant-other receive her/his own personal copy of the monthlyKeystone newsletter with activities calendar, simply send their email address [email protected]. We all know who makesthe important decisions...

-- The 2016 Keystone Region Telephone Book isbeing prepared. Please insure your personal data iscurrent with RROC headquarters.

-- Announcing RROC participation at WinterthurMuseum's Point-to-Point on Sunday, May 8, 2016. A mainstay event of the Keystone Region's eventcalendar. See more below.

-- Fall 2017 National Tour in Keystone RegionThom Weinhardt announced a Fall National Tour in 2017 sponsored by Thom and LorraineWeinhardt and Dick and Amy Cain. The tour will focus on the general Brandywine area andlower Delaware.

-- Check Out the For Sale Section and new entries below

Message from our Chairman:

Happy New Year to Keystone Region RROC members and members of surroundingregions.

Entering 2016, our region has a varied list of member events on our roster, and weare seeking member-hosts for several of our marquee events. Hosts are needed forthe 2016 Spring Dinner, the Spring Luncheon and Tour, and the Fall Frost Bite Tour.

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If you are interested in hosting an event, please contact Thom Weinhardt, Chairman.If you have never hosted an event before, it is rewarding, fun and not all that difficult.So talk it over with your supervisor and consider giving it a go.

Thom Weinhardt, Chairman, KRROC609.937.0826 or [email protected]

The Keystone Region 2015 Holiday Party More than 65 Keystone members and guests enjoyed the holiday party spirit at theKimberton Inn. Dining on tenderloin, salmon, or duck, with a background music anda spirited comradship, they renewed relationships. The annual awards ceremony was held. The Miller Award for attendance with a pre-war car was awarded to Karl Zoller. The Miller Award for early post-war went to theWiks of Delaware, and the Cal West Award for late post-war car was Dick Cain. Ladies Choice winner was Karl Zober. The Frostbite Award went to Dave and RoseBrowne. The Chairman's Award went to Harry Tucci. Alice Prizer won the Plaid Award, beating out 3 other colorful entrants. Lastly, theFlamingos of our ongoing interest were placed in the care of Harry Tucci. JackGrocki, our treasurer, anticipates a small financial surplus for 2015. The Chinese auction was a great success and Carz-n-Toyz, a charity that serves kids inhospitals, will receive $610.

Announcing The RROC Participation at Winterthur Museum's Point-to-Point on Sunday, May 8, 2016

A mainstay event of the Keystone Region's event calendar.

The Winterthur Point-to-Point is a long-running day-long event of steeplechase racing,parade and display of historic carriages, Black Watch Bagpipers, running of the fox hounds,

arts and crafts vendors, stick horse racing and pony rides for the Kids. Also, this it is probablythe largest tailgate and picnic event in Delaware.

And, did I mention .... a most outstanding display of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcarsfound anywhere on the East coast.

This is the 12th year that we have been honored to participate in this great event. Once againthere will be a fee of $60 per PMC that attends. This is a charity event that assists Winterthurin their community programs and their conservancy efforts.

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As in past years, we will be welcomed with coffee, juice and pastries as we gather forregistration and pick up our window cards. The $60 fee includes a one year membership tothe Winterthur Museum and Country Estate. If you attended last year, your $60 fee willextend your membership another year. If you are an "Active " member of Winterthur andmaintain an ongoing membership, your fee is already covered.

Once again, this is a tailgate and picnic event. Bring the best foods and libations you canconjure up. THIS IS A PARTY. The Date Is Sunday May 8, 2016

Yes, it's Mother's Day, so bring the family and treat Mom to a Special Day at ...Winterthur'sPoint-to-Point.

Any Questions: Contact Thom Weinhardt 609.937.0826 or: [email protected]

New Boss in Dash for Simplicity at Bloated Rolls-Royce

FILTON, England (Reuters) - Twelve months and 80 signatures: that is what it recently tookRolls-Royce to approve a small change requested by a supplier, symptomatic of a businessthat had become as complex as the engines it makes to power the world's biggest jets.

New chief executive Warren East says the number of sign-offs should be closer to 15, and it'san example of the complexity he says has jeopardised the financial health of Britain'sengineering flagship, a rival to General Electric in making the engines of the world's largestpassenger planes. CLICK HERE to read more.

1960 Rolls-Royce Convertible Sedan RE-DO CLICK HERE to see a film short by our Gene Epstein

Very Questionable BMW 320 Customer Service

CLICK HERE to listen in & enjoy

Car-Naming Trends

Does your car have a personality? If so, it might just have a name. A 2,500 person survey byAutoNation found many similarities among car names chosen by gender and region, withsome surprises.

For top car names overall, people chose car names that begin with "B." Other popular peoplenames are Sally, Lucy, Fred and Stella. Regionally, "B" names rule in the Midwest and West,while names beginning with "S" rule in the Northeast and Southeast.

Here's how the names stacked up in the states with the most cars: California: Betsy, Baby,and Blue. Florida: Baby, Betsy, and Rocky. New York: Betsy, John, Machine, and Baby.Texas: Red, Joe, Furious, and Baby.

Among both sexes Betsy was the top name choice. However, women overwhelming preferredthe "B" names that were among the overall top 10, as well as Herbie, Precious, Sally and

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Alice. Men liked some top "B" names, as well as Turbo, Buddy, Fiesta, Stella and Steve.

CLICK HERE to read more.

World's Fastest four-door Sedan

The Tesla Model S P85D rockets from 0-100 km/h in just 3.3-seconds,while the V8 Supercar does it in 3.4-seconds, but weighs just 1,400 kgwith the driver. Strap in as we see who wins.CLICK HERE for more.

USELeSSINFOrMAtION

Upcoming RROCNATIONAL MEETS

April 23-April 30, Show MeMissouri Tour

May 17-May 25, ConcorsoD'Eleganza Villa D'Este and theMagic of the Italian Lakes

June 17-June 27, MagicalHistory Tour II

Annual Meet 7/31-8/4, 2016.

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 ..FEATURES..

RROC's Technical Library is On-Line RROC has uploaded dozens of parts manuals, servicemanuals and handbooks. All are in PDF format; availablefor free and may be found on the RROC website,www.rroc.org under the "Club Resources" section - youmust be logged in to access this data. Whether you have a Phantom I, a Silver Cloud I or aBentley Mark VI, we have information for you to help youmaintain, restore, or repair your motorcar. In the comingweeks and months, moer content will be added to our On-Line Library.

Rolls-Royce Factory TourNational Geographic Megafactories visits thesuper luxury factory where the Rolls-Royce

Meet in the Mountains - 65thAnnual Meet, Asheville, NC

Annual Meet 6/18-6/24,2017. French Lick Springs, IN

Annual Meet 2018, Southern CA TBA

Model T Ford 100 Years later

Check out this shortvideo on how themodel T was actually manufactured.CLICK HERE

Goodwood Moving AutoShow - pictures

CLICK HERE to see more

The biggest, rustiestcar cemetery in the

world

Greetings from Old CarCity, where more than4,000 classic clunkers liveout their days in Georgia'swoods. CLICK HERE

Miscl. Information

Ever wonder how major-league baseballs are

manufactured?CLICK HERE

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Phantom is made. CLICK HERE to take a 45minute tour.

Got Something to Sell?

Place your free ad right here, for free.

Just email your ad to [email protected]

For Sale -

1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. Originally owned bypianist and Actor Jose Iturbi and delivered to LosAngeles. Left hand drive, tudor grey, with a sun roof.The mileage is 82,613.

Has all original tools andmanuals. The car is anexcellent driver and ingood condition. Theasking price is $45,000.Tony Thompson andNancy are moving toTexas and are looking tosell their Rolls in our area. All inquires to TonyThompson at 302.543.6206.

We are informed by Mr. Klaus-Josef Roßfeldt ofGermany that in a 1953 or 1954 issue of the companynewspaper, ROLLS-ROYCE NEWS, had a photo of thisparticular car with its then owner Mr. Iturbi.

CLICK HERE to see the article. Also see rrab.com

For Sale - 1937 Rolls Royce 25/30 Limousine GWN73.AC Penman Ltd. Dumfries - Body builder / PaddonBros. Ltd. - Chassis. Painted from original black to garnet and black trim 30yrs ago with Rolls-Royce paint. Received regularmaintenance. Features two jump seats and a table in theback seat, glass partition, exterior trunk and luggage. All original manual and tools, rear interior, headlinerand burled walnut woodwork. Front leather redoneapproximately 20 years ago. Garage kept for 40 years,

WWII Japan Surrenderceremony newsreel in HD CLICK HERE

Garage Security(important safety

videos)

These videos explain how tobreak into a garage and howto deter thieves that may tryit. Share these withcolleagues, friends andrelatives.

CLICK HERE>>for how to get in a garage. CLICK HERE>> for howto prevent it.

WANTED

Place your free WANTAD right here, for FREE.Did I mention that it is free?

Just email your ad [email protected]

WANTEDWanted: Engine (runningor repairable) for a 193220/25.Please contact HaroldHall [email protected]

WANTEDWanted: BentleyArnage, 4.4L (BMW;

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last ran 2 /12 years ago and needs a clutch repair. At the 2012 Monmouth County Concours d'Elegance,car won the Preservation Award for the pre-1948automobile preserved in the most factory originalcondition without benefit of restoration. Asking $29,500. Offers accepted. Viewable nearAsbury Park, NJ. Contact Stephen (son of Buddy)Moglia at 954-376-9016 [email protected]

FOR SALE - 1924 Silver Ghost (S 88 LK) with originalPall Mall

I have a 1924 Silver Ghost with original Pall Mall - 5 passenger sport touring body - beautifullyrestored and quite successfully shown that I wouldlike to sell. This Right Hand Drive with 4 speed

gearbox car was restored a while ago but stillpresents itself in first class condition. Call fordetails or see at Hershey - Chocolate Field - C 3 K- 21 - under the big tent. Tom Heckman,Newtown Square, PA, 215.816.1861

1998,1999, 2000). Pleasecontact Richard Koller at [email protected] or(301) 986-8004 with theparticulars of your car.Ready to close quickly onthe right car.

WANTED 

Original luggage for Rolls-Royce and Bentley period1945-1965.  Correct original radio forSilver Cloud 111.Gene Epstein 215 9685599  215 208 [email protected]

CAR GARAGES -Unlike anything I

might have!CLICK HERE to see more

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FOR SALE - Silver Shadow II (SRK36894) 1979 saloon, LHD

Excellent condition inside and out, two-tone blueoutside, blue leather inside, long distance fueltank added,garage kept,non smoker,everythingworks, driveanywhere.Purchased in'03 with 43.6Kmiles, now54.7K milesAsking $18,900.

Please contact StuHeckerat 410-280-2614in Maryland [email protected]

FOR SALE - 1926 SSG Brewster Pickwick Silver Ghost

1926 SSG Brewster Pickwick Springfield SilverGhost in immaculate touring condition. BlenheimAward winner at 2010 Toronto Meet.

Purchased at 16,064 miles, presently at 21,000miles. Maintained by Tim Jayne, the car is locatein PA. Asking $185,000.

CLICK HERE for more details.

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Pleasecontact NedNumata at

[email protected]

FOR SALE - 1990 Bentley Mulsanne S

After years of faithful service and fine motoringwe have decided to slim down. This is amagnificentpropermotor carfor themoney.

1990BentleyMulsanneS, originalblack paintwith flawless tan interior, black piping.Meticulously maintained with ALL records,

accessory chrome grill,recent accumulators,avon tires, fullyserviced, superbcondition, alwayspampered, garaged.93,000 miles.

Asking $22,500. Call jared Cohen at 410.507.5549or [email protected]

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1948 Bentley for Sale

My age no longer lets me enjoy my 1948 Bentley so it is forsale. It has 64,000 miles and has been well kept, alwaysgaraged and up to date maintenance. In December, 2011, Ihad it evaluated by Dennison-Jayne Motors and their reportis available. Their comments in brief say " a very originalunrestored example that has been driven regularly withoutany major restoration work". I have priced it at $17,000-$18,000. Chris Pedersen, [email protected]

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   Steve Plotkin    Editor