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	Don't Put Your Car Away Yet Outing \| October 29, 2012 written by Terence McKillen - Oct 29, 2012 On Sunday, October 29, Chris and Colin Pillar organised this year’s official end of season fall colours/brass ball outing which drew participation from 20 cars, including 12 TR6s, 3 Spitfires, a TR3 and a TR8 with a couple of non-Triumphs also participating. The convoy headed north on Winston Churchill from Meadowvale in 6 degree temperatures and overcast skies to Terra Cotta and then east on King Street to the village of Cheltenham and then through Boston Mills and past the Cheltenham ‘Badlands’ to a well-deserved coffee and pit stop at Belfountain. From Belfountain the route took us along the Forks of the Credit Road to McLaren Road with a brief stop at the Provincial Park overlook before heading north to Alton and a lunch stop at the mill cafeteria. From Belfountain onwards the weather changed bringing a mixture of rain and sleet which set in for the rest of the day but did provide our cars with a proper dose of British weather! Early Fall Colours Run \| September 29, 2012 written by Terence McKillen - Sep 29, 2012 A small group of TTC members set out on a half-day early fall colours drive along the Oakville Moraine north through the quiet back roads of the Sixteen Mile Creek headwaters and crossing over the Niagara Escarpment at Limehouse on to Ballinafad and then south through the Silver Creek Conservation area, including some dirt roads, to Glen Williams, where we stopped for refreshments. Like the British car industry, the British pub in Glen Williams, the Copper Kettle, was closed but we were able to relax and talk about cars over coffee, across the street, at the Glen Oven Cafe. Our route continued south on Heritage Road and on to Mississauga Road at Meadowvale. Approximately 105 km were covered in dry, sunny but coolish weather. Having brought the drive forward by 24 hours in order to avoid torrential rain on the Sunday predicted by our weatherman (David Sims), the following day was actually a better day with the fall colours showing off nicely in bright sunshine. However, we were rewarded with some beautiful fall colours, especially as we travelled to the north. We had a TR250 (Dave Sims), a Mk1 GT6 (Garth Saddler), a Mk2 GT6+ (Dave Copping), a TR6 (Andre de Goeij) and a late Mk1 Stag (Terence McKillen). Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee \| Vintage Car Show, Mississauga \| 27 July 2012 written by Terence McKillen - Jul 27, 2012 Following the TTC’s participation at the Canadian International Auto Show in February 2012, the City of Mississauga approached the club to see if a British car show could be staged at Celebration Square as part of the City’s celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Approximately 20 Triumphs and a like number of MGs and miscellaneous classic British cars turned out for the evening event with two Stags, two Spitfires, a TR8, two TR4s, a TR250 and 11 or 12 TR6s present. Canadian Invasion Classic - Finger Lakes \| June 22-25, 2012 written by Terence McKillen - Jun 22, 2012 In 2007, TTC held a Round the Lake (Ontario) trip to celebrate the 25^th anniversary of the club which was organized by Robin and Ria Searle. Two years ago, in June 2010, a repeat of that trip was held and then in 2011 we went Around Georgian Bay. The latter trips were organised by Clive Huizinga These three or four day events have been well supported by club members, usually with 30 or so cars participating. In keeping with the spirit of the previous events, Clive and Jacquelynne together with Alex and Sharon McLeod (Ottawa Valley Triumph Club), undertook the organisation of a trip to the Finger Lakes area of upper New York State. In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, it was called the Canadian Invasion Classic. 33 cars and 64 members participated in the trip over the 4 days. The first day involved driving to the hotel destination in Bath. Two days were spent in the Finger Lakes area and one day for the return drive. As well as being a driving trip, it was also designated the Canadian Classic event for the year. On the Saturday we took in some lovely driving roads, including a visit to the Curtis museum in Hammondsport and then on to Pen Yan where there is the Windmill craft market . Then on up to Geneva for lunch and the Classic Car Show on the lake front. Then we wound our way back for a dinner cruise on the Esperanza Rose on Lake Keuka. On the Sunday, a visit was made to the Corning Glass Museum in Corning before heading over to Watkins Glen to the International Raceway where the highlight of the day was completing three laps of the race course before heading to the infield for the awards banquet. Summer BBQ \| June 19, 2012 written by Terence McKillen - Jun 19, 2012 The TTC annual BBQ was held again this year at Oakville’s Coronation Park with a turnout of about 35 cars and even more members. As usual, the food was cooked by Jack Willekes and Brian Clark, with preparation, salads and accoutrements by their wives and other club members. President Tush supplied some amazing ice-cream treats for dessert! The weather was great, the cars looked awesome and the BBQ was satisfying. Thanks to everyone involved and to those who drove a fair few miles to be there. Special mention to Gord Linkletter who brought his gorgeous Jaguar XK120 from Guelph/Waterlo. 33rd Annual Vintage Racing Festival \| June 17, 2012 written by Terence McKillen - Jun 17, 2012 The feature for this year’s Canadian Historic Grand Prix at the newly named Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (formerly Mosport) was the “American Sportscar” the Chevrolet Corvette. There was some great vintage racing action as we participated in the annual Field of Dreams Car show held on the infield on corner 8. As usual, the highlight of the day was the noon “Dream Laps” by the car show participants. Proceeds from the laps went to the Wounded Warriors of Canada. Spring Fling \| May 25-27, 2012 written by Terence McKillen - May 25, 2012 Each year, the Toronto Triumph Club and the MG Car Club of Toronto alternate hosting the annual Spring Fling Event. This has become a tradition with both Clubs and is one of the first events of the driving season where we get to share our love of LBCs and have some friendly rivalry with the “other” marque. This year, the MG Club hosted the event at the Fern Resort in Orillia.

	General Articles

		The Triumph Stag Terence McKillen reviews Triumph's upscale model - the Monarch of the Road - an independent Michelotti masterpiece written by Terence McKillen - Apr 10, 2013 Winter 2012/13 Maestro Michelotti Terence McKillen investigates the illustrious career of the independent Italian auto designer written by Terence McKillen - Apr 10, 2013 Winter 2012/13 Triumph Vitesse Terence McKillen reviews the 6-cylinder Vitesse after 50 years written by Terence McKillen - Apr 10, 2013 Winter 2012/13 Dave & Maggie's Trans-Atlantic Adventures Dave Sims, TR250 marque coordinator recounts the joys of owning a TR5 and a TR250 written by Terence McKillen - Feb 28, 2013 Fall 2012 Triumph TR5 & 250 Terence McKillen reviews the TR5 and TR250 - New Wine in Old Bottles? written by Terence McKillen - Feb 28, 2013 Fall 2012 The Triumph TR6 Terence McKillen takes a look at the TR6 - considered by some to be the most successful Triumph ever built. written by Terence McKillen - Feb 28, 2013 Fall 2012 Time to Shine Terence McKillen looks at car care products written by Terence McKillen - Sep 1, 2012 Summer 2012 Ode to the GT6 \| The Triumph Smell \| A Pair of 66s Roger Elliott, Garth Saddler and Warren Beech recount the joys of GT6 ownership written by Terence McKillen - Sep 1, 2012 Summer 2012 Spring Fling 2012 David Fidler reviews the season opener organised this year by the MG Car Club written by Terence McKillen - Sep 1, 2012 Summer 2012 Triumph Spitfire – 50th Anniversary Year \| Definitely Not A Bomb Terence McKillen reviews the Spitfire - one of Triumph's success stories written by Terence McKillen - Sep 1, 2012 BCD Issue 2012 TRIUMPH The History! The Glory! David Fidler, Patrick Caria & Larry Llewellyn provide insight into the TTC display at the 2012 Canadian International Auto Show (Special Supplement) written by Terence McKillen - Apr 30, 2012 Spring 2012 What happened to the works TR4 rally team cars? Simon Rasmussen reviews the factory sponsored TR4 rally team written by Terence McKillen - Apr 30, 2012 Spring 2012 There's Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself Terence McKillen looks at overcoming the fear of breakdowns when driving a classic car written by Terence McKillen - Apr 30, 2012 Spring 2012 2088 Miles in TS2 Don Elliott recounts a July 2011 tour in the second TR2 ever built written by Terence McKillen - Apr 30, 2012 Spring 2012 Triumphs in Rallying - The Shell 4000 \| Part 3 1960-65 Simon Rasmussen reviews the Triumph connection in the only rally in North America sanctioned by the FIA. written by Terence McKillen - Jan 31, 2012 Winter 2011-2012 My Next British Classic? Terence McKillen reviews some of the cars on display at British Car Day, 2011 and muses on his next classic acquisition written by Terence McKillen - Jan 31, 2012 Winter 2011-2012 Triumph TR4 Turns 50 Frank Manning looks at some of the successes of the TR4 in competition written by Terence McKillen - Sep 1, 2011 BCD 2011 Ethanol & Octane Issues Terence McKillen looks at some of the issues surrounding ethanol content of gasoline and choosing the correct grade of gasoline for your British classic written by Terence McKillen - Sep 1, 2011 Fall 2011 Tire Sizing for the TR6 Terence McKillen looks at how to choose replacement rubber for the TR6 written by Terence McKillen - Sep 1, 2011 Fall 2011 TR6 Engine Rebuild Terence McKillen give a blow-by-blow account of a partial engine rebuild written by Terence McKillen - Jun 30, 2011 Summer 2011 Reliable Standards Terence McKillen looks at the post-WW II Standard and Triumph models that he has driven - from bicycle to Acclaim written by Terence McKillen - Jun 30, 2011 Summer 2011 Triumphs in Rally Competition - Pt 2 \| 1945-1960 Simon Rasmussen reviews Triumph and Standard cars in post WW II rallying written by Terence McKillen - Jun 30, 2011 Summer 2011 Toyota 5-Speed Conversion for TR Roadsters Helena van den Akker describes husband Herman's transmission conversion kits which fits a Toyota transmission to a TR2 to TR6 written by Terence McKillen - Mar 31, 2011 Spring 2011 Triumph Cars in Rally Competition - Pt. 1 Simon Rasmussen takes a look at Triumph and Standard cars in pre-WW II rallying written by Terence McKillen - Mar 31, 2011 Spring 2011 Stag/TR7 Timing Chains Tony Fox recommends using IWIS chains as replacements written by Terence McKillen - Dec 1, 2010 Winter 2010 Triumph Stag \| 40 Years & Aging Gracefully Tony Fox reviews the Triumph Stag on its 40th Anniversary written by Terence McKillen - Sep 1, 2010 BCD Programme 2010 Six and Two Three’s (Parts 8-9) Dave Tushingham recounts the restoration saga of his TR3A following completion of his TR6 written by Terence McKillen - Jan 1, 2008 Spring 2011 - Spring 2012 Six and Two Three’s (Parts 6-7) Dave Tushingham recounts the restoration saga of his TR3A following completion of his TR6 written by Terence McKillen - Jan 1, 2008 Summer 2010 - Winter 2010 Six and Two Three's (Parts 1-5) Dave Tushingham recounts the restoration saga of his TR3A following completion of his TR6 written by Terence McKillen - Jan 1, 2008 Winter 2008 - Spring 2010

	Tech Tips

		Holding Up Under Pressure Colin Pillar explains the the importance of conducting a leak down test written by Terence McKillen - Apr 10, 2013 Winter 2012/13 Stag Spares Terence McKillen takes a look at the commonality of Stag parts with other Triumph models and indeed other British marques written by Terence McKillen - Apr 10, 2013 Winter 2012/13 Electric Cooling Fans Fred McEachern and Wayne McGill look at additional cooling written by Terence McKillen - Feb 28, 2013 Fall 2012 Perfect Timing \| Finding Your Sweet Spot Ken Dalhonde (TR6/250 Six Pack) describes the vacuum method of ignition timing written by Terence McKillen - Jun 30, 2010 Summer 2010 Fixing Electrical Switches Kevin Blume (TR6/250 Six Pack) looks as a simple fix for dip switches written by Terence McKillen - Jan 31, 2010 Winter 2009 - 2010 TR2 / 3 / 4 / 4A / 250 /6 - Transmission Transmission Installation Tips written by David Copping by Phil Allen more... Winterize your Triumph written by David Copping by Robert Cohen more... All Truimphs - Electrical A ConFUSEing Topic written by David Copping by Randall Young - SCTOA Electrical Advisor more... TR6 - Trunnion Oiling written by David Copping by Peter Zaborski - VTR more... TR4/4A Rear Axle Oil Leaks Due To Pressurization written by David Copping by Phil Allen more... TR3 - Early TR Oil Pump Problems written by David Copping by Don Elliott more... TR 2/3/4/4A/250/6/Spitfire/GT6 - Brakes written by David Copping by Phil Allen more...