About Us
HOW DID THE SHOW GET STARTED?
It was July of the year 2000 when Ralph Eriksen first had a vision. He was an active member in a number of British car clubs which had become his passion after he retired from the trucking industry. He loved the fun and relaxation of the car shows that he attended but recognized that unless you were an enthusiast of British cars or belonged to one of the car clubs, that most shows did not attract the general public because of the locations where they were held. The general public were missing out on feasting their eyes on some of the most magnificent cars that graced the shows. That is when he decided to approach a new era of the car show that not only added to the fun for the active enthusiest, but also the general public.
It was then that Ralph approached the Lanco MG Club to host the first " British Invade Gettysburg " at the popular Gettysburg Village Outlets. The attendance , right from the start, was GREAT !. The people attending loved the laid back atmosphere that the outlets provided and the women loved the added ability to shop during the event. It also recieved lots of attention from the local historic Gettysburg town, as the outlets drew increased numbers of the general public during the event.
The Lanco Club also saw through their vision to not just celebrate the British Car Industry but also to give back. Rather than have a judging show & hand out prizes to the registered cars, they were going to give back the monies and support the U.S. Marine Corps " Toys For Tots " campaign.
Now, every year the Marine Corps League program is recognized as they represent themselves in the main street Gazebo during the event. Show registrants are urged to drop a small toy in the collection barrel in the Gazebo. ( No wrapping needed.) Thus the motto " CHRISTMAS IN JULY "
Also adding to the days festivities is a local Scottish Bagpipe group who play their traditional music up and down main street at noon.
This event has become one of the most successful British car shows on the east coast and hopes to continue the rating in the years to come. "
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