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January 2016
Keystone Regional Update
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ROLLS-ROYCE OWNERS CLUB
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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 monthly Keystone newsletter with activities calendar, simply send their email address to steveplotkin@erols.com.  We all know who makes the important decisions...
-- The 2016 Keystone Region Telephone Book is being prepared. Please insure your personal data is current with RROC headquarters.
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Announcing RROC participation at Winterthur Museum's Point-to-Point on Sunday, May 8, 2016.
A mainstay event of the Keystone Region's event calendar.
See more below.
-- Fall 2017 National Tour in Keystone Region
Thom Weinhardt announced a Fall National Tour in 2017 sponsored by Thom and Lorraine Weinhardt and Dick and Amy Cain. The tour will focus on the general Brandywine area and lower Delaware.
-- Check Out the For Sale Section and new entries below
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Message from our Chairman:
Happy New Year to Keystone Region RROC members and members of surrounding regions.
Entering 2016, our region has a varied list of member events on our roster, and we are seeking member-hosts for several of our marquee events. Hosts are needed for the 2016 Spring Dinner, the Spring Luncheon and Tour, and the Fall Frost Bite Tour.
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, KRROC
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The Keystone Region 2015 Holiday Party
More than 65 Keystone members and guests enjoyed the holiday party spirit at the Kimberton Inn. Dining on tenderloin, salmon, or duck, with a background music and a 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 the Wiks 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 Rose Browne. The Chairman's Award went to Harry Tucci.
Alice Prizer won the Plaid Award, beating out 3 other colorful entrants. Lastly, the Flamingos of our ongoing interest were placed in the care of Harry Tucci. Jack Grocki, 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 in hospitals, will receive $610.
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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 probably the largest tailgate and picnic event in Delaware.
And, did I mention .... a most outstanding display of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars found anywhere on the East coast.
This is the 12th year that we have been honored to participate in this great event. Once again there will be a fee of $60 per PMC that attends. This is a charity event that assists Winterthur in their community programs and their conservancy efforts.
As in past years, we will be welcomed with coffee, juice and pastries as we gather for registration and pick up our window cards. The $60 fee includes a one year membership to the Winterthur Museum and Country Estate. If you attended last year, your $60 fee will extend your membership another year. If you are an "Active " member of Winterthur and maintain an ongoing membership, your fee is already covered.
Once again, this is a tailgate and picnic event. Bring the best foods and libations you can conjure 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's Point-to-Point.
Any Questions: Contact Thom Weinhardt 609.937.0826 or: nantucketthom@yahoo.com
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New Boss in Dash for Simplicity at Bloated Rolls-Royce
FILTON, England (Reuters) - Twelve months and 80 signatures: that is what it recently took Rolls-Royce to approve a small change requested by a supplier, symptomatic of a business that 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's an example of the complexity he says has jeopardised the financial health of Britain's engineering flagship, a rival to General Electric in making the engines of the world's largest passenger planes. CLICK HERE to read more.
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1960 Rolls-Royce Convertible Sedan RE-DO
CLICK HERE to see a film short by our Gene Epstein
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Very Questionable BMW 320 Customer Service
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Car-Naming Trends
Does your car have a personality? If so, it might just have a name. A 2,500 person survey by AutoNation found many similarities among car names chosen by gender and region, with some surprises.
For top car names overall, people chose car names that begin with "B." Other popular people names 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 preferred the "B" names that were among the overall top 10, as well as Herbie, Precious, Sally and Alice. Men liked some top "B" names, as well as Turbo, Buddy, Fiesta, Stella and Steve.
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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 kg with the driver.
Strap in as we see who wins.
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RROC's Technical Library is On-Line
RROC has uploaded dozens of parts manuals, service manuals and handbooks. All are in PDF format; available for free and may be found on the RROC website, www.rroc.org under the "Club Resources" section - you must be logged in to access this data.
Whether you have a Phantom I, a Silver Cloud I or a Bentley Mark VI, we have information for you to help you maintain, restore, or repair your motorcar. In the coming weeks and months, moer content will be added to our On-Line Library.
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Rolls-Royce Factory Tour
National Geographic Megafactories visits the super luxury factory where the Rolls-Royce Phantom is made. CLICK HERE to take a 45 minute tour.
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Got Something
to Sell?
Place your free ad right here, for free.
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For Sale -
1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. Originally owned by pianist and Actor Jose Iturbi and delivered to Los Angeles. Left hand drive, tudor grey, with a sun roof. The mileage is 82,613.
Has all original tools and manuals. The car is an excellent driver and in good condition. The asking price is $45,000. Tony Thompson and Nancy are moving to Texas and are looking to sell their Rolls in our area. All inquires to
Tony Thompson at 302.543.6206.
We are informed by Mr. Klaus-Josef Roßfeldt of Germany that in a 1953 or 1954 issue of the company newspaper, ROLLS-ROYCE NEWS, had a photo of this particular car with its then owner Mr. Iturbi.
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For Sale -
1937 Rolls Royce 25/30 Limousine GWN73.
AC Penman Ltd. Dumfries - Body builder / Paddon Bros. Ltd. - Chassis.
Painted from original black to garnet and black trim 30 yrs ago with Rolls-Royce paint. Received regular maintenance. Features two jump seats and a table in the back seat, glass partition, exterior trunk and luggage. All original manual and tools, rear interior, headliner and burled walnut woodwork. Front leather redone approximately 20 years ago. Garage kept for 40 years, last ran 2 /12 years ago and needs a clutch repair
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At the 2012 Monmouth County Concours d'Elegance, car won the Preservation Award for the pre-1948 automobile preserved in the most factory original condition without benefit of restoration.
Asking $29,500. Offers accepted. Viewable near Asbury Park, NJ. Contact Stephen (son of Buddy) Moglia at 954-376-9016 smoglia@bellsouth.net
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FOR SALE -
1924 Silver Ghost (S 88 LK) with original Pall Mall
I have a 1924 Silver Ghost with original Pall Mall - 5 passenger sport touring body - beautifully restored and quite successfully shown that I would like to sell. This Right Hand Drive with
 4 speed gearbox car was restored a while ago but still presents itself in first class condition. Call for details or see at Hershey - Chocolate Field - C 3 K - 21 - under the big tent. Tom Heckman, Newtown Square, PA, 215.816.1861
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FOR SALE -
Silver Shadow II (SRK36894)
1979 saloon, LHD
Excellent condition inside and out, two-tone blue outside, blue leather inside,
 long distance fuel tank added, garage kept, non smoker, everything works, drive anywhere. Purchased in '03 with 43.6K miles, now 54.7K miles Asking $18,900.
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FOR SALE -
1926 SSG Brewster Pickwick
Silver Ghost
1926 SSG Brewster Pickwick Springfield Silver Ghost in immaculate touring condition.
Blenheim Award winner at 2010 Toronto Meet. 
Purchased at 16,064 miles, presently at 21,000 miles. Maintained by Tim Jayne, the car is locate in PA. Asking $185,000.
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FOR SALE -
1990 Bentley Mulsanne S
After years of faithful service and fine motoring we have decided to slim down.
 This is a magnificent proper motor car for the money.
1990 Bentley Mulsanne S, original black paint with flawless tan interior, black piping. Meticulously maintained with ALL records, accessory chrome grill,
 recent accumulators, avon tires, fully serviced, superb condition, always pampered, garaged. 93,000 miles.
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1948 Bentley for Sale
My age no longer lets me enjoy my 1948 Bentley so it is for sale. It has 64,000 miles and has been well kept, always garaged and up to date maintenance. In December, 2011, I had it evaluated by Dennison-Jayne Motors and their report is available. Their comments in brief say " a very original unrestored example that has been driven regularly without any major restoration work". I have priced it at $17,000-$18,000. Chris Pedersen, chp11@verizon.net
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Upcoming RROC
NATIONAL MEETS
April 23-April 30, Show Me Missouri Tour
May 17-May 25, Concorso D'Eleganza Villa D'Este and the Magic of the Italian Lakes
June 17-June 27, Magical History Tour II
Annual Meet 7/31-8/4, 2016. Meet in the Mountains - 65th Annual Meet, Asheville, NC
Annual Meet 6/18-6/24, 2017. French Lick Springs, IN
Annual Meet 2018, Southern CA TBA
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Model T Ford
100 Years later
Check out this short video on how the model T was actually manufactured.
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Goodwood Moving Auto Show - pictures
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The biggest, rustiest car cemetery in the world
Greetings from Old Car City, where more than 4,000 classic clunkers live out their days in Georgia's woods.
CLICK HERE
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Miscl. Information
Ever wonder how major-league baseballs are manufactured?
WWII Japan Surrender ceremony newsreel in HD
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Garage Security (important safety videos)
These videos explain how to break into a garage and how to deter thieves that may try it.
Share these with colleagues, friends and relatives.
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WANTED
Place your free WANT AD right here, for FREE.
Did I mention that it is free?
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WANTED
Wanted: Bentley Arnage, 4.4L (BMW; 1998,1999, 2000). Please contact Richard
Koller at
rk7801@gmail.com
or (301) 986-8004 with the particulars of your
car. Ready to close quickly on the right car.
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WANTED
Original luggage for Rolls-Royce and Bentley period 1945-1965.
Correct o
riginal radio for Silver Cloud 111.
Gene Epstein 215 968 5599 215 208 8940
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CAR GARAGES -
Unlike anything I might have!
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