These events are well laid out and organized, yet unstructured enough to have lots of fun. Participants can come and go from the field at all times and for sale signs are permitted without additional cost. While there is no swap meet, there are restoration parts sellers, literature and toy vendors and local restoration shops showing their wares and workmanship. In the end, these meets become mini car club conventions, where enthusiasts mingle, network and get to see what other builders and collectors are up to these days.

Here are the times and dates for both of the 2001 British Car Meets:

P A L O A L T O B R I T I S H C A R M E E T 2001

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th & 9th, 2001

SATURDAY BRUNCH TOUR Call 650-949-9680 for Details

SUNDAY CAR SHOW at EL CAMINO PARK IN PALO ALTO

Sunday, September 9th - Be part of one of the biggest British car shows in the States! 750 cars are expected to fill El Camino Park in Palo Alto. Works-in-progress, daily drivers and modified cars are as welcome as Concours quality show cars. British food, live jazz, car clubs and parts vendors all add up to a British car convention of epic proportions. Field placement starts at 9:00AM and the cars are displayed by marque. Participants will receive a commemorative gift. Registration fee is $20 per car at the gate. Spectators park and attend the show FREE!

THE GREATER LOS ANGELES BRITISH CAR MEET

WOODLEY PARK IN VAN NUYS, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, 2001

Be part of the biggest all British automotive lawn event in Southern California. Over 400 classic, quirky and thoroughly lovable British cars are expected to fill the field at Woodley Park in Van Nuys, for the 20th Annual Greater Los Angeles British Car Meet.

Don't have a show car? Don't worry! Daily drivers, vintage racers, street rods & works- in-progress are as welcome as Concours quality show cars. Great British food, live jazz, parts vendors and more fun than you'll be able to shake a stick at! People's Choice awards will be given in six classes. There is no preregistration. Cars will be placed on the field starting at 9:00AM and the fun goes on all day long. The registration fee is $20 per car payable at the gate. All participants receive a commemorative gift. Spectators park and attend FREE.

Woodley Park is located in Van Nuys, just north of the Ventura Freeway (101), on Woodley Ave. between Burbank and Victory. From the San Diego Freeway (405), take the Burbank Blvd. exit west, drive to Woodley Ave. and turn right. Look for the entrance to the right. For information call:

If you’re really into British cars plan to attend both events. Each one has displays for special British cars that only come out but once a year. The Palo Alto meet has a strong car club following, while the Greater Los Angeles meet always has a few celebrity car collectors, like Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfield, show up to enjoy the cars and sunshine too. In Northern & Southern California these are the best car shows in the state to enjoy the sights, sounds and people in the British car hobby. See you at the Meet! By Tony Leopardo © AutoWire.Net - San Francisco

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