I am pleased to announce that the 7^th Joint British Car Clubs, FBCC and BCCWNC, will be honoring and celebrating our Veterans with a drive through the mountains and valleys of western NC on Saturday, November 8.

We will begin our Joint Club Drive at the Dollar General on Highway 276 outside of Brevard and follow a route that includes East Fork Road, Highway 178 through Rosman and Highway 64 to Mica’s.

FBCC – BCCWNC Joint Group DEPARTS from the Dollar General on Highway 276 at 11:00

FBCC Westerners – DEPART (11/276) PARKING LOT below Caesar’s Head at 10:00

FBCC Easterners – Depart Jud Chapin’s Brown Building at 9:15

Our destination is MICA’S in Cashiers, NC for the Gathering of Drivers where we will honor our BBCWNC and FBCC Veterans.  The ceremony of recognition will occur on the covered outside deck.  Ample seating is available.

General Information

The Joint Veterans’ Drive was started in November of 2018 which included the British Car Clubs of Western North Carolina and the Foothills British Car Club of upstate South Carolina.

This was the first Joint Club Adventure of both clubs hosted by Dennis Somerville of Central SC. He himself is a USMC Veteran who served in VietNam in 1970.

Both car clubs, in addition to owning classic and modern British Marques, are very patriotic, sharing a common bond with those who have served. Hurricane Helene impacted last year’s drive but the previous drive was attended by 39 British automobiles with 71 pilots and co-pilots of which 13 were honored veterans from the USMC, USA, USN, USAF, RCAF and the Dutch Army. The anticipated Marques include examples of Triumphs, MGs, Austin Healeys, Jaguars, Minis, Lotus, Sunbeam Tigers, DeLorean, and Morgans. We are especially looking forward to an exhilarating drive with beautiful British Automobiles, fall colors, and fellowship as we honor our veterans and their service.

 Here’s what I need if you have not previously been on a Veteran’s Day Drive

List yourself and your co-pilot if you have one. 

Which car you’ll be driving (year, make, and model).

Where you’ll “Meet-up” along the route unless you are solo routing to the Dollar General in Brevard.

Lastly, if you or your co-pilot are veterans, please let me know.  I need your NAME, BRANCH OF SERVICE, and RANK.  This is a recognition of Veterans and a spirited joint drive for both British Car Clubs!!

Information Needed Example:

Pilot:                Denny Somerville

Co-pilot:          Kathy Somerville

Meet-up:         11/276

British Car:      1970 Triumph TR6

Veteran:          Dennis Somerville, USMC, Sergeant

My email is:    czindms@gmail.com