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About our Club...
The
idea behind the Cape Cod British Car Club started in May 2000. After acting
as the host for a Cape Cod event sponsored by New England Triumphs on
Memorial Day weekend, Bob Greene, Kevin D. Thompson and Brian Nickerson
thought it would be great to have more events on beautiful Cape Cod. The
ocean views coupled with scenic roadways make Cape Cod perfect for leisurely
trips in British roadster automobiles, not only in the summer, but
year-round. The group felt that there should be enough interest in a club on
Cape Cod by residents and visitors alike. In August 2000, organizational
efforts began. Fittingly, the first, informal organizational meeting took
place at the British Beer Company in Falmouth Heights. Steve Harris, who
buzzed the Memorial Day Triumph event with a classic old Lincoln convertible
(he also owns 5 Triumphs), joined the planning and serious work got underway
when the group established the Cape Cod British Car Club.
Flyers and cards went out to all the usual suspects,
as well as members of other Clubs who live on or near the Cape. By the
end of October, paid-up members comprised over 20 British car owners,
both on the Cape and off.
After a number of informal meetings involving the
four organizers at appropriate Cape Cod watering holes, the first
formal public meeting was held on a cold and rainy November Tuesday in
Yarmouthport. The weather was not cooperative; however, a surprising
30+ people attended. Between the pizza and beer, actual business
occurred. Officers were elected, bylaws approved and initial planning
for events and activities commenced.
After our first year, membership hovered around 150, and covered 7
states. Our first year saw over 30 different club activities ranging
from biweekly cruise nights to backyard barbecues, local car shows,
tours, dinner cruises, drive-in movies, and lots more. We also had our
first major event in October of 2001. This is a three day long British
extravaganza known as the British Legends Weekend. Our first event
attracted over 100 vehicles and promises to be a yearly happening not
to be missed. Check out the updates on this website for the next
annual British Legends Weekend and other events!
In 2003, we became a Chapter of
6-Pack,
the Triumph TR6 Club of America.
In 2004, we became a Chapter of
NAMGBR, the North American MGB Register.
In 2006, we became a Chapter of
NAMGAR, the North American MGA Register.
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