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#1
Cruises / Re: LENNY'S CLASSIC CAR COLLEC...
Last post by NC_2013 - July 14, 2026, 11:19:12 AMGreat cruise and a great museum. It was the best collection of British cars I have ever seen. The fact that Lenny gave us a personal tour and gave us the back story on every car was an added benefit. Thanks to Jim for organizing this cruise.
#2
Cruises / TARA- SUNDAY JULY 26
Last post by ZoomZ - July 14, 2026, 10:49:26 AMTARA CRUISE
BY
JOE & LINDA ZIMLIKI
Leaders for this cruise have unfortunately have health concerns which prevent them from leading this cruise. So Joe & I will be leading it.
The original house was built in 1854 on top of hill in Clarksville by Charles Koonce. He voted to ratify the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery. Lore says it was part of Underground Railroad. Two Generations later his grandson reimagined the residence, whitewashing the brick and adding a sweeping veranda with stately Ionic columns and twin sunrooms. It stood vacant for quite a number of years. In 1984 Jim & Donna Winter purchased it and started renovations of house and grounds. It opened it's doors in 1986 and Tara - A Country Inn was born. It was inspired by "Gone With the Wind with it's southern hospitality.
Join us as we cruise the back curvy roads back to era in time. We will have Sunday Brunch. Some of items include Roasted Tom Turkey, Roasted Prime Rib , Slow Roasted Raisin Glazed Ham,Pork and Sauerkraut. Also cooked to order omelets, crepes, and waffles with your favorite toppings and stuffing'. They have many homestyle side dishes and desserts. I have spoken to the chef and he very accommodating.
If you have food requirement please let me know and I can let him know.
They have special price for seniors. It is $28.95 per person plus tax for seniors .
We will do self guided tour of Tara and the beautiful grounds after Brunch.
Join us for trip back in time to long ago era.
Date & Time: Sunday July 26th at 10:00 am Leave 10:30
Meeting Place: Side Parking Lot of Giant Eagle closest to Blvd
206 Seven Fields Blvd, Seven Fields, Pa 16046
Category: Sporty
RSVP: Linda Zimliki bclj8@comcast.net by Wed July 22
#3
Cruises / Re: LENNY'S CLASSIC CAR COLLEC...
Last post by ZoomZ - July 13, 2026, 09:59:28 AMSaturday was an awesome day. Lenny's Car Collection is a private collection. Lenny's gave us the tour. He.had 20.cars on floor. All have gone to shows and won trophies and 7 of them are National winners. Nothing like a classic car, they don't make them like they use to. Each car had a story. Each car was restored to peefection. Lenny loves his cars which he convened to us. It is the best car museum we ever been to. Very glad we went I wouldn't have missed it.
Very impressive!
#4
Cruises / LENNY'S CLASSIC CAR COLLECTION...
Last post by ZoomZ - July 12, 2026, 10:25:55 PMLenny's Classic Car Collection Cruise
On Saturday July 11th
, we will be departing from the Sheetz in Blairsville taking
Miata back roads to Altoona PA. We will have lunch at the Park Hills Golf and Grille. After
a relaxing lunch, we will continue on to Lenny's Classic Car Collection. This collection is
housed in the former Willys Overland building that produced Jeeps for many years. After
purchasing the building, Lenny converted it into a first class restoration facility. Not the
largest collection, but certainly one of the highest quality collections in the country. I got a
first class private tour by Wayne Farabaugh, who does all the restorations in the
collection. He and possibly Lenny with be giving our group a private tour. Of course we
will finish the cruise with an ICE CREAM stop.
Date: July 11, 2026
Meeting: Sheetz 610 US RT 22 Blairsville PA
Time: 8:30 Leaving at 9:00 a.m. sharp
If you would like to join the Cruise Please contact me
Jim Blok
412-287-9954
jameslblok@yahoo.com
On Saturday July 11th
, we will be departing from the Sheetz in Blairsville taking
Miata back roads to Altoona PA. We will have lunch at the Park Hills Golf and Grille. After
a relaxing lunch, we will continue on to Lenny's Classic Car Collection. This collection is
housed in the former Willys Overland building that produced Jeeps for many years. After
purchasing the building, Lenny converted it into a first class restoration facility. Not the
largest collection, but certainly one of the highest quality collections in the country. I got a
first class private tour by Wayne Farabaugh, who does all the restorations in the
collection. He and possibly Lenny with be giving our group a private tour. Of course we
will finish the cruise with an ICE CREAM stop.
Date: July 11, 2026
Meeting: Sheetz 610 US RT 22 Blairsville PA
Time: 8:30 Leaving at 9:00 a.m. sharp
If you would like to join the Cruise Please contact me
Jim Blok
412-287-9954
jameslblok@yahoo.com
#5
Cruises / SUNDAY AUG 9 - SCENIC ROADS TO...
Last post by ZoomZ - July 05, 2026, 10:50:32 AMMEMBERS
This cruise had to be canceled due to rain in Indiana on Saturday. A very heavy down pour. Chad had an event schedule for June 27th which was canceled and it was then rescheduled for 28th. I know a lot of you were disappointed. I told you it would be rescheduled. We have now rescheduled the cruise for Sunday August 9.
SCENIC ROADS TO YELLOW CREEK STATE PARK
& BUTTERMILK FALLS
BY
CHAD SEGAR
COLONIAL MAZDA
Thank You to the West Penn Miata Club for coming to Cruise with us at Colonial Mazda in Indiana, Pa. Dealership has been under same ownership since 1946. Owning the Mazda Franchise for 30+ Years. We look forward to hosting this cruise. I am Chad Segner your Cruise Director.
The Cruise will start with a Meet & Great at Colonial Mazda 349 North 4th Street Indiana, Pa 15701. From there we will Travel some scenic roads to Yellow Creek State Park. After a short stop there we will proceed to the Beautiful Scenic Buttermilk Falls. Then Travel to "The Villa" in Blairsville for Lunch.
We look forward to seeing you
Date & Time: Sunday August 9th at !0:00am
Leave at 10:30am
Meeting Place: Colonial Mazda, 349 North 4th Street,
Indiana, Pa.15701
Category: Sporty
RSVP: Linda Zimliki email me at bclj8@comcast.net by
August 5
This cruise had to be canceled due to rain in Indiana on Saturday. A very heavy down pour. Chad had an event schedule for June 27th which was canceled and it was then rescheduled for 28th. I know a lot of you were disappointed. I told you it would be rescheduled. We have now rescheduled the cruise for Sunday August 9.
SCENIC ROADS TO YELLOW CREEK STATE PARK
& BUTTERMILK FALLS
BY
CHAD SEGAR
COLONIAL MAZDA
Thank You to the West Penn Miata Club for coming to Cruise with us at Colonial Mazda in Indiana, Pa. Dealership has been under same ownership since 1946. Owning the Mazda Franchise for 30+ Years. We look forward to hosting this cruise. I am Chad Segner your Cruise Director.
The Cruise will start with a Meet & Great at Colonial Mazda 349 North 4th Street Indiana, Pa 15701. From there we will Travel some scenic roads to Yellow Creek State Park. After a short stop there we will proceed to the Beautiful Scenic Buttermilk Falls. Then Travel to "The Villa" in Blairsville for Lunch.
We look forward to seeing you
Date & Time: Sunday August 9th at !0:00am
Leave at 10:30am
Meeting Place: Colonial Mazda, 349 North 4th Street,
Indiana, Pa.15701
Category: Sporty
RSVP: Linda Zimliki email me at bclj8@comcast.net by
August 5
#6
Cruises / Re: International Packard Muse...
Last post by ZoomZ - July 05, 2026, 10:12:21 AMWe cruised to Warren, Ohio to tour the Packard museum. We found out the area had major effect on automative industry. Really enjoyed
#7
Classifieds / OS Giken 2 way Diff 45/45 spli...
Last post by Christian Zinn - June 12, 2026, 02:10:13 PMOecteS GIKEN NEW IN BOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT'S A 2 WAY WITH 45/45 SPLIT!
ONLY $900!!! OBO, but please don't low ball! I have Cancer and had to give up a project NA I wanted this for. PLEASE NO SILLY QUESTIONS!!! IT FITS A NA OR NB 1.8 MIATA AND THAT'S ALL I KNOW!!!
I WANT CASH AND CAN MEET AT THE SINKING SPRING LIBRARY AND POLICE STATION OFF 422 IN SINKING SPRING 19608.
Sorry but can't figure out how to post photos. Trust me the diff is still in FACTORY BOX!!!
IT'S A 2 WAY WITH 45/45 SPLIT!
ONLY $900!!! OBO, but please don't low ball! I have Cancer and had to give up a project NA I wanted this for. PLEASE NO SILLY QUESTIONS!!! IT FITS A NA OR NB 1.8 MIATA AND THAT'S ALL I KNOW!!!
I WANT CASH AND CAN MEET AT THE SINKING SPRING LIBRARY AND POLICE STATION OFF 422 IN SINKING SPRING 19608.
Sorry but can't figure out how to post photos. Trust me the diff is still in FACTORY BOX!!!
#8
Cruises / Pittsburgh Vintage Grand PriX ...
Last post by Buzzelli - June 11, 2026, 01:27:12 PMThe West Penn Miata Club will get together on
Saturday, July 18th and Sunday July 19th. At the PVGP.We meet
in the Asian Car Section to enjoy our Miatas, the camaraderie of others, and watch the only remaining Vintage race still run on city streets. Vintage racers take to the streets of Schenley Park for a thrilling weekend of competition. Qualifying races on Saturday set the grid for Sunday's featured Helltown Winners Circle races. As the nation's only vintage street race, the PVGP delivers a competitive experience found nowhere else-tight corners, elevation changes,tree-lined straights and enthusiastic crowds just feet from the action.
The PVGP is more than a race, it's a festival. You will enjoy one of the most engaging motorsports experiences in the country with racing action unfolding through a city park surrounded by car displays, food vendors, and family-friendly attractions. Visit the paddock on Prospect Drive and meet the drivers. Please go to the registration web page located at https://pvgp.org/car-show-overview/asian- car-show/
Saturday, July 18th and Sunday July 19th. At the PVGP.We meet
in the Asian Car Section to enjoy our Miatas, the camaraderie of others, and watch the only remaining Vintage race still run on city streets. Vintage racers take to the streets of Schenley Park for a thrilling weekend of competition. Qualifying races on Saturday set the grid for Sunday's featured Helltown Winners Circle races. As the nation's only vintage street race, the PVGP delivers a competitive experience found nowhere else-tight corners, elevation changes,tree-lined straights and enthusiastic crowds just feet from the action.
The PVGP is more than a race, it's a festival. You will enjoy one of the most engaging motorsports experiences in the country with racing action unfolding through a city park surrounded by car displays, food vendors, and family-friendly attractions. Visit the paddock on Prospect Drive and meet the drivers. Please go to the registration web page located at https://pvgp.org/car-show-overview/asian- car-show/
#9
Dealer Used Miatas / BAGLIER - 3 USED MX-5 MIATAS F...
Last post by ZoomZ - June 10, 2026, 02:18:00 PM2003 NB MIATA $15,489 57,181 MILEAGE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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#10
Cruises / FRI OCT 2-SUN OCT 4 -COLEBROO...
Last post by ZoomZ - June 10, 2026, 09:13:22 AMSOLD OUT FOR INFORMATION ONLY
STEPPING BACK IN TIME TO DIFFERENT ERA
COLEBROOKDALE RAILROAD
BY
JOE & LINDA ZIMLIKI
This October we are stepping back in time to 19th century. The Glided age and Progressive era with rise of industrialization. We will be riding the Colebrookdale Railroad. A railroad that was built to connect Pottsville and
Boyletown due to iron industry. It is a 35 mile trip. Railroad corridor cuts through the heart of the Schuylkill Valley's earliest iron industries and the sites of the first iron works in Pennsylvania, the first blast furnace and the first refinery forge. Area metal industry involved in significant projects including Panama Canal and, later, the Golden Gate Bridge.
You will take 90 minute journey into Secret Valley, which looks much the same today as it did in 19th century, aboard Glided Age luxury First-Class Parlor Car "Storm King". Your will enjoy a tapas plate of hors-d'oeuvres with a complimentary glass of wine, beer or soda plus champagne followed with cheesecake or carrot cake. There is a player piano in the car. There will be narration about Secret Valley and things of historic significance. Open air car will be part of the train if you would care to go to it. You may get a glance of the other Glided Age cars. This car is an adult only car and we would have it to ourselves.
I am advertising this trip now because I have the Parlor Car on hold for the moment. I need to know now by April 18 so I can get it under contract. I am taking 20 people on this trip. If you would like to go on this trip please contact ASAP. If you have any question please contact me.
Pertinent Information Now
Time: Friday Oct 2 - Sunday Oct 4
Travel To: Boyletown 1 hour outside of Phildelphia
Limited : 20 People
Cost: $95 per person
Deadline: April 18, 2026 bclj8@comcast.net