In May 1968's edition of "Safety Fast" (the Pre-cursor to RevCounter magasine) it was announced that the "Bucks and Berks Group" of Austin Healey enthusiasts had been given full centre status.
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I joined the club in 1984 I seem to recall when I moved house and decided to add the cost of buying a Healey BJ7 to my mortgage. The house cost £45,000 and the car £4,500!
It wasn't that long before I got coerced onto the Thames Valley Committee. In those days we organised 2 or three events per year, and had a small but keen group of followers. I also recall the AGMs where we were lucky if anyone but the committee turned up. We also had a fair number of "Yuppie" members buying cars at rock bottom prices from California, driving them for one summer, then selling on for huge profits. Those days are gone, we have a much more dedicated group of members and the number of active event goers has increased year on year. We even have very healthy AGMs!!! So, onwards and upwards. Support your Centre as we're here to stay.