It’s still warm in SoCal, but we are having some great drives and get- togethers with our amazing cars and Healey friends.
Another amazing drive is behind us. I took part in the Peaks to Plateaus tour. Peter Roses and Jeff Boysen did an OUTSTANDING job setting up the tour and the info sharing sites.
There were eight cars in the group.
We met in Denver and worked our way through the Rockies where we saw – and heard - a lot of deer and elk. We nailed the peak autumn colors, including a trip on the Durango to Silverton steam train. In Durango, Louie set-up a side drive for us to go visit a long-time friend who restores old Indian motorcycles.
We then worked our way through four corners to Monument Valley where we had a local Navajo guide, Joseph, who took us on a very scenic tour in the back country and taught us camera tricks.
We then continued on to Sedona for more amazing drives and spectacular views. Brian Hubbard set up a drive to Jerome, an abandoned ghost town and tour of an eclectic collection of old mining buildings and equipment as well as dozens of old trucks and tractors. By all accounts, everyone had an outstanding time. The weather was great and only one day of rain. It’s trips like these, as well as our weekly car gatherings that make me thankful I am part of an AMAZING family of Healey folks. Peter is already kicking around ideas for another tour next year.
75thAnniversary International Healey Meet- We’re about seven months out from the event, so if you haven’t signed up yet go to https:// www.healey75.com and check it out. I would encourage you to look at all the planned activities and consider joining in the festivities.
The executive committee continues to refine the events and details, including our guest speakers and VIPs. It promises to be a great time with lots of great cars, exhibits, drives and social events planned to keep everyone busy. As a reminder, the meet is in Lake Tahoe June 6th-12th, 2027.
4th Annual Turkey run- It’s on. Our 4th annual turkey run through the local mountains will be held Saturday Nov 21st. I will pass along more details in the next week or so as Peter and Hema finalize the starting and end points. As a reminder, it is planned to be a morning drive with some great views and fun roads that will end with lunch. Please mark your social calendar and come join in the fun.
2026 Holiday Party- As mentioned last month, our annual Holiday Party at the Shoreline Yacht Club will be on Sunday December 13th. Sign-ups are open on our website. As in the past, we will collect toys for the Marines Toys for Tots and battery fund.
Tim is Retiring- As I mentioned last month, after 12 years as our editor, Tim McNiff is retiring as the newsletter editor. Please join me in thanking Tim for an OUTSTANDING job publishing our Healey Motor News! Also join me in welcoming Dan O’Neill as our new Newsletter Editor. Tim has committed to mentoring Dan for the next couple of months, showing him lots of tricks and tips. Welcome Dan and Thank you! As always, when considering having work done on your cars, please consider our sponsors. They help our club and provide rare (albeit vanishing) and needed services and products. Safe motoring, stay well and see you at the upcoming events.