This delightful Teal T35 Tourer has belonged for the past four years to Danilo Beltramini, who lives in Belgium - it is a very lovely (and well-loved) Teal:















Ben Trumble has long been associated with building Teal Cars with Bob Jones in the 1980s; Ben now lives in France, and here is his Teal outside his lovely Normandy home:



Sadly, Ben's Teal was sold this month (May 2008), but is coming home to London; the reason is Ben's new purchase: a replica Spitfire - also very lovely....








Ton Stoffelen's black T35 in The Netherlands is a beautiful example of the boat-tail Teal - the T52's rather fun as well.....







Andrew Noble lives in southern France in the Var area, just inland from Cannes; in his fine barn/garage/workshop are his Teal T35 boat-tail and replica 1930 Bentley. Last week (10/11 May08) he drove the Teal to Monaco for the historic races, burning from the sun on the way, and freezing on the way back - but Andrew, who was also at Stoneleigh, says it was worth it to see all the delicious Bugattis in various states of repair at Monaco...





In the Netherlands Aaldert Postma is a keen supporter of Teals, and drives his silver and checkerboard T35 as often as he can...



Peter Hayward owns one of two Teals on the Isle of Wight (and a Morgan Plus Four and a prewar Riley Kestrel), and brought his delightful boat-tail to the Lacock Teal meeting in May 2008; here Peter's fine dark blue Teal poses on the hill overlooking the picturesque old village of Lacock (home of the Harry Potter films at Lacock Abbey and of TV's Cranford...)in rural Wiltshire:





Frank Jones has a delightful Teal Type 35 boat-tail, deep green ("The Grasshopper") and fitted with a supercharged Nissan 2.0 litre engine developing 160 bhp. Frank has also fitted new wheels and drums, and showed them to advantage on the eight-day July 2008 Teal Triangle run from Shropshire to N.Wales, The Peak District and North Yorkshire...see photos below for Frank's lovely Teal. Footnote: sadly Frank died in January 2009; many Tealers attended his funeral, and his Teal will remain in the family, driven now by daughter Ruth and son-in-law Peter - The Grasshopper will remain activity in our Teal community, which would greatly please Frank.









Frank Jones and Ron Stamp on the Teal Triangular Run, July 2008


John and Pat Elwell were founder members of the Teal Owners' Club(TOC) some 21 years ago in 1987. They wrote, printed and distributed the early Newsletters for members, and were at the heart of Teal discussions and get-togethers in the Lake District and elsewhere, with John Elwell becoming the first Chairman of the TOC. Sadly,John has died, but in 2008 Pat has now become TOC Chairman, and their fine Teal, which was used as a model for printers to show examples of their work is still in frequent family use with Suzi and Dave Rigby...



John Elwell (1936-2001), founder of the Teal Owners' Club.



John and Pat Elwell's Teal, now driven by daughter Suzi and Dave Rigby


Colin and Irene Andrews have been Tealers for some 20 years, and enjoy joining in both Club activities and individual runs; Colin was the first Secretary of the Teal Owners Club, and then became Chairman in the mid-90s on John Elwell's retirement and John's elevation to Club President. Colin has now returned as Club Secretary once more, enjoying a happy trip with Irene on the June/July Triangular Teal Run ending with ten Teals at Robin Hood's Bay. Some pictures of Colin and Irene's lovely 'Puddle Jumper' Teal Type 35 boat-tail are shown below, as well as Colin's fashionable outfit to counter inclement weather...













Mike Wells from East Sussex has recently sold his E-Type Jaguar and bought this lovely Teal Type 35 Tourer. Mike has been a car restorer all his life, and he is particularly impressed with the build and finish quality of the Bob Jones-built Type 35. Mike says that the Teal has an unidentifiable special quality which he values, but can't quite put his finger on - all Teal owners will know what he means - we welcome Mike, and know he will have lots of pleasure driving his Teal in the years to come...









Alan Dunn is delighted with the Teal he's just purchased (See photos below - Dec08) which is immaculate and uses the popular MG 1800cc twin SU motor. Alan's Teal has old tax discs from the Poole area, and he would be most grateful if anyone recognizes it and knows any of its former history if they could leave a message on the Teal Forum page. Many thanks, and happy Tealing in your fine car, Alan.








lots more to come....

Footnote: Brian Crook's Teal, now owned by Andrew Smith.