2022 Event Photos

Club Meeting 28 June - Long Distance Awards

At our first meeting since the Covid shutdown, Gary K. and Mike S. were awarded the BCCI long distance award for driving their cars more than 1000 miles/1600 km. They both easily made the grade and were congratulated on driving their cars all summer long.

Club Meeting 26 July - Order of British Car Enthusiasts

​Our second meeting of the post-Covid break was held on a wonderful sunny evening. Congratulations to Paul W and Chuck H. on their induction into the the Order of British Car Enthusiasts, which recognizes their ongoing contributions to the OVTC.

​Glengarry Highland Games - 29 July

Claude and Nicole G. and Mike and Marjorie G. represented the club at the British Car Display at the Glengarry Highland Games this year. Great day for a drive and a chance to renew some acquaintances.  

Chuck Hobbs Garage Tour - 13 August (by Bob Thomas)

Club President Chuck Hobbs hosted a garage tour at his home in Orleans to display Mike Solonynko's new RATCO TR6 frame, and to demonstrate the progress of his own TR6 restoration. A total of 9 OVTC members attended this interesting and informative session. 

The primary appeal of a RATCO replacement frame for a TR4A/5/250/6 is that it is a cost effective way to replace a damaged or rusted frame with one that is of heavier construction and engineered with reinforcement at known weak spots in the original design. They are powder coated outside and injected with closed cell foam in the boxed tube rails for rust protection. A welcome byproduct of a more rigid frame, is a marked improvement in ride and handling. RATCO also supplies suspension improvements to take full advantage of their new frame.

Mike's RATCO frame is being temporarily stored at Chuck's garage, and Chuck demonstrated how he has been using it as a template to determine where the frame of his project TR6 is out of spec which makes it impossible to mount the body shell correctly. Chuck also showed us the progress he's made with restoring the body shell, along with the differences between the stock wiring harness and the uprated one he bought from Dan Masters to install in the car.

Mike Solonynko gave a brief demonstration of how the trailing arm repair kit from Patton Machine works to install either Helicoils (acceptable) or Keenserts (preferable because they lock in) into the aluminum trailing arms of a TR4A/5/6. This can literally be a life or death upgrade because all that holds the hub and brake assembly to the trailing arm is 6 fine thread studs in an aluminum casting, which can, and often do, fail over time causing the wheel and hub assembly to separate from the car. The Patton Machine kit consists of a clever template and drilling guides which Mike has offered to loan to any club member wishing to use it.

The OVTC thanks Chuck for hosting this garage tour and for making a lot of valuable information available to those who attended. 

European Car Show, Merrickville - 25 September (By Bob Thomas)

For the first time since 2019 the European Classic Car show was held again this year in Merrickville on Sunday, 25 September. Presented by the Ottawa MG Club, Trish Adams and her hard working crew held this year's show at the Merrickville Fairgrounds where there was more parking for participants and the public.

Unlike the previous day which had hot, sunny weather like southern Italy, the day of the show was more like the United Kingdom with overcast skies and the threat of rain. Even so, there was a very respectable turnout of 75 cars that ranged from an early MG to a late model Aston-Martin. The European Classic Car Show had a bit of something for everyone. Time travellers had a unique choice between the Tardis or a Delorean; there was a Land Rover for off-roaders; several VW Westfalias for campers; Aston-Martin, Ferrari and Porsches for the performance crowd; and Alfas, MGs Triumphs and Volvos for the rest. There was even one fellow who apparently couldn't decide if he wanted a boat or a car, so he bought an Amphicar. He delighted the show attendees with two excursions into the Rideau River from the beach at the Fairgrounds.

In the end, Mother Nature wouldn't be denied and around 2:30 pm it started to rain steadily and the show came to an end. OVTC members who attended the show were Mike Pilon, Paul and Kathy MacDonald, David and Lynda Huddleson, Bob Thomas and Fran Wright. We all agreed that the new location was better, the Lions Club food concession was excellent and that the show organizers did a fantastic job. With so many car shows defined by marque, vintage or country of manufacture, it's nice to attend an event that crosses those boundaries and brings such a wide range of cars together in one place. 

Fall Colours Run, Calabogie - 1 October

What a wonderful day for a drive up to the Calabogie Highlands. A little cool to start, but a nice sunny day and the leaves were showing their colours. En route, we were treated to a great BBQ lunch complements of John and Sheila F. at their gorgeous lakefront home just outside Calabogie. Finally, we took a ride on the cable car at the Calabogie Peaks ski resort. Thanks to Mike S. for organizing the event, and to Terry L., Bob T., Claude G., Mike S., Gary K., and Marjorie G. for the pictures.

MG Inter-Club Trivia Challenge - 27 November

It's a three-peat for the OVTC at the Inter-Club Trivia Challenge. Congratulations to our team of Michael S., Chuck H., Gary K., Guy V., and Craig T. (of the Jag club). Thanks to the MG club for organizing this event again this year.

OVTC Christmas Party -  6 December

Very nice evening at the Christmas Party. It was also a good opportunity to present John and Sheila F. with a token of our appreciation for hosting our Fall Colours Drive.

Another Summer with Events Cancelled

Although we had to cancel a number of meetings and events this summer, things are starting to get back to "normal". Hopefully, 2023 will see us move away from cancelled events.
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​OVTC Activities​ 2022

JANUARY

  • ​25 January: Regular OVTC Meeting - CANCELLED. Meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

FEBRUARY

  • 10 February:  Drive Your Triumph Day - Not that we will be driving our cars in February, but if you wish to participate, email a high-resolution photo of your car (in storage, in restoration etc.) to driveyourtriumphday@gmail.com, along with some basic information - owner’s name, year and model of car, and place photo was taken (city, state, country). The photos will be published on the website of the Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club in Northern California, as well as in USA’s national magazine Vintage Triumph Registry, and on the Drive Your Triumph Day website: https://driveyourtriumphday.shutterfly.com.
  • OVTC Darts Tournament - CANCELLED 
  • 22 February: Regular OVTC Meeting - CANCELLED. Meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

MARCH

  • 22 March: Regular OVTC Meeting - CANCELLED. Meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

APRIL

  • ​​17 April: Ancaster British Car Fleamarket and Car Show - For more information see flyer.
  • 26 April: Regular OVTC Meeting - CANCELLED. Meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

MAY

  • 24 May: Regular OVTC Meeting - CANCELLED. Meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.
  • 27-29 May: Toronto Triumph Club Spring Fling - The Toronto Triumph Club has invited OVTC members to attend this event in Cambridge, ON. Held in conjunction with the Toronto MG club, and is usually a fun event. Gary Kristjansson has attended in the past, and would be happy to join with any other OVTC members who might be interested in attending. More details on the event will be posted on the TTC website at: https://torontotriumph.com/spring-fling/. All attendees must pre-register by 25 April.
  • 28 May: Manordale Woodvale Community Association Parade - Members are invited to drive their cars in the parade to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Association. If you are interested in attending, please let Chuck know at president@ovtc.net so that he can coordinate our response to MWCA.

JUNE

  • 3-4 June: Rendez-Vous British Québec - Québec City, PQ, please see website for more information. If you are interesting, please confirm your attendance at info@rvbq.org before 21 May.
  • 18 June: Gravenhurst Car Show - Gull Lake Rotary Park in Gravenhurst, ON, 9 am to 4 pm, rain or shine with admission by donation to help offset the cost of running the event.
  • 19 June: Field of Dreams Car Show - Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. See website for more detail.
  • 26 June: The Annual Wheels on the Mississippi Car Show - 9 am to 2 pm, Riverside Park, Carleton Place, ON. Any questions please call Bryan Landry at 613-621-1771.
  • 28 June: Regular OVTC Meeting - FIRST MEETING IN MORE THAN 2 YEARS! Meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

JULY

  • 16 July: All British Car Day (ABCD) - This year, a scaled-down version of the show will be held at Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan Street, Ottawa, Ontario from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be no vendors or sponsors, and participants will need to bring their your own picnic lunch and drinks. Admission for British cars and drivers will be free. For more information, please check out the ABCD website.
  • 17 July: Brits-in-the-Park - Held Victoria Park, Lindsay, Ontario, 9 am. The theme will be Brits-in-the-Park Triple Play and will showcase three vehicles - the Triumph Spitfire, MG Midget, and Lotus Elan. See flyer for more information.
  • 26 July: Regular OVTC Meeting - Meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.
  • 29 July: Glengarry Highland Games - The British antique car display and the Games are back! Details should be the same as in previous years, but will be confirmed later. 

AUGUST

  • 13 August: Garage Visit - Chuck H. will host a garage afternoon at his home in Orleans. Mike S has purchased a new RADCO TR6 frame which will be residing in Chuck's garage for a few weeks. We decided this would provide a rare opportunity for club members to compare a new state of the art 2022 frame against the original 1975 frame in Chuck's car. The two frames will be side by side, giving everyone a chance to see the changes in frame technology over the last 45 years. Chuck's garage will be open from 2:00-4:00 pm at 783 Beauregard Crescent (just a block away from the Giant Tiger Mall on Trim Road in Orleans, take 174 east until Trim Road, then head south on Trim to the mall). To have an idea of the number coming, Chuck would appreciate if you could confirm your attendance by Friday, 12 August at president@ovtc.net.
  • 14 August: Boot ‘n Bonnet British Car Day - A new location this year, Ken Garrett Memorial Park, 4010 Perth Road. This year's show celebrates the 60th anniversary of the MGB and the 70th of the Austin Healey. Entry is $25 per car and includes BBQ lunch for two, a dash plaque and many chances to win prizes. Show starts at 10 am with awards about 3 pm. For more information contact Linda at ThomasL@queensu.ca.
  • 23 August: Regular OVTC Meeting - Meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

SEPTEMBER

  • 6 September: Kanata Cruise Night "British Invasion" at Hazeldean Mall - Please see flyer for more information.
  • 9-11 September: British Invasion at Stowe - for more information please see britishinvasion.com.
  • 18 September: 37th British Car Day - Celebrating the 60th anniversaries of the MGB, Triumph Spitfire, and Lotus Elan … and playing catch-up on the anniversaries missed in 2020 and 2021. Please see torontotriumph.com/BCD for more information.​
  • 25 September: Merrickville European Classic Car Show - This show is for classic cars of all European marques and runs from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Merrickville Fairgrounds, 446 Main Steet West, Merrickville. See flyer for more information. 
  • 27 September: Regular OVTC Meeting - Meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

OCTOBER

  • 25 October: Regular OVTC Meeting - Meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

NOVEMBER

  • 22 November: Regular OVTC Meeting - Meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.
  • 27 November: Inter-Club Trivia Challenge - Inter-Club Trivia Challenge and social get-together organized by the MG Club has not taken place for the last couple of years, but it is back again this year at the Community Room of the Canadian Legion on Fallowfield from 2:00-5:00 pm. Light refreshments will be available. Please let Mike S. know if you will be attending by 22 November so that he can confirm numbers to MG Club.

DECEMBER

  • OVTC Christmas Party -  The OVTC Christmas dinner will take place on Tuesday, 6 December at the Barrhaven Heart & Crown Pub, 3161 Strandherd Drive, Unit 300, Nepean, K2J 5N1. Our reserved area will be available at 6:00 pm, and we would like to be able to order by 6:30 pm. Please confirm you attendance to Chuck H. by 29 November.
  • 27 December: No regular meeting held in December.