CHRYCO Club of Australia Victoria INC Member of the Association of Motoring Clubs REPORTER
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Chrysler RestorersCHRYCO Club of Australia Victoria INC Member of the Association Of Motoring Clubs REPORTER 20th October 2019 FOR THE RECORD 2019 Club Website: www.chryslerclubvic.org.au Chryslers at Caribbean - 2019 - FIRST PRIZE TROPHY WINNERS Robin Dunkley, 1929 Desoto Roadster George Ray, 1938 D8 Dodge Graham Smith, 1946 Desoto Suburban Best Veteran or Vintage Best 1931-42 Best 1946-54 Geoff Sparkes, 1965 AP5 Valiant Nick Papas, 1970 Valiant Pacer Paige Gardam, 1975 CxC Hardtop Best AP5-AP6-VC Best VF-VE-VG Best VH-VJ-VK Beth Hanley, Jeep Renegade Theo K, 1965 Rambler Classic Sharon Christiano, Chrysler 300C Best New Age Mopar Best Chrysler Cousin Best 300C PERPETUAL TROPHY WINNERS Sam Capes James Van Buuren Desoto Truck 1957 Chrysler New Yorker Ern & Eileen Ryde Perpetual trophy George Porter Perpetual trophy 2 ——————————————————————————————---------———— CHRYCO REPORTER 20th October 2019 Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia Victoria Inc FIRST PRIZE TROPHY WINNERS Daniel Hams, 1959 Plymouth Fury Tom Galea, 1966 Chrysler 300 Jim Benis, 1961 S Series Valiant Best 1955-60 Best 1961-68 Best R & S Valiant Craig Hambridge, 1980 CM Valiant Regal Shaun Jesse, 1976 VK Charger T&J Lynch, Dodge Daytona Best CL-CM Best Charger Best 1968 - On/Muscle Car Mark Fenton, 1947 Desoto S11C Jim Lambos, 1971 VC Valiant Peter Hann, 1967 VC Valiant Best Original Unrestored Best Modified Ladies Choice PERPETUAL TROPHY WINNERS Mark Collier Anthony Vigilante 1978 Chrysler CL Le Baron 1961 Chrysler Newport David Mills Perpetual trophy Presidents Perpetual trophy CHRYCO REPORTER ————————————————————————————————————— 3 20th October 2019 Charger (Sponsored by Des & Grays Automotive Services) Chryslers at Caribbean - Display Day Results 1. Shaun Jesse, 1976 VK Charger, (770340) Sunday 20th October 2019 2. Michael Carabot, 1971 VH Charger (16850H) The 2019 Chryslers at Caribbean Display Day started with uncertain 1968 – On, Muscle Car (Sponsored by Atlantic Oils) weather but ended up being a fine day for displaying our cars. This year 1. T&J Lynch, Dodge Daytona (337968) there were 250+ Chrysler based cars on display, including the feature 2. Kevin Cook, 1973 Dodge Challenger (1203H) vehicle, the Valiant Pacer, which is celebrating it’s 50th birthday this year. Best Modified (Sponsored by SLD Automotive Services) 1. Jim Lambos, 1971 VC Valiant (VG VAL) There were plenty of Club members who turned up early to marshal the 2. Aaron Parsatis, 1968 Dodge Charger (CHGR68) cars and to begin the judging, and we thank them all. All officials were fitted Best Original (unrestored) (Sponsored by Shannon's Insurance) with fluoro jackets, and they worked together getting the cars in place, and 1. Mark Fenton, 1947 Desoto S11C (SIIC47) trying to squeeze them in as the gardens became packed to the brim. 2. Bill Dunne, 1965 Humber Vogue (26380H) A special thanks goes to the organizing Committee who did an excellent Best New Age Mopar Sponsored by Crossover Motors job. They included Martin Hubbard (Chief Marshal on the day), Lucinda 1. Beth Hanley, Jeep Renegade (149042) Vennix, David Green, David Richards, Robin Regester, Frank Mercuri, 2. Wendy Frewin, PT Cruiser (XLNT PT) David Johnston, Stuart Elder, Kathy Gorman and Mark Fenton Best 300C (Sponsored by Valley Self Storage) Of course the day is also only possible due to the generosity of our spon- 1. Sharon Christiano, Chrysler 300C (SRT5) sors and they were again very supportive this year. This included: 2. Michael Alger, 2018 Chrysler 300C (HEMI 18) Shannon's Insurance Best Chrysler Cousin (Sponsored by Classic Sandpit Restoration) Atlantic Oils 1. Theo K, 1965 Rambler Classic (90529H) Crossover Car Conversions 2. David Richards, 1979 Chrysler Sigma (0463H7) All Gassed Up Die cast and Collectibles Ladies Choice (Sponsored by All Gassed Up) Jim Robinson Dodge & Plymouth Parts Australia 1. Peter Hann, 1967 VC Valiant (91172H) S.L.D Automotive Services Financial members of the Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia (Vic) inc ELKO and Valiant Spares & Repairs were also eligible for the following awards: Des & Gray’s Automotive Services Ern & Eileen Ryde Perpetual Trophy Bendigo Bank, Mooroolbark Community Branch This is a perpetual trophy presented to the Club by life members Ern & Precision Plumbing & Gas Eileen Ryde and is to be awarded to the owner of the best commercial Heritage Vehicle Restorations vehicle judged at the Annual Display Day. Valley Self Storage 1. Sam Capes, Desoto Truck (CH8255) Sandpit Classic Restorations Rod Hokin- was awarded the 2018 Winners trophy (Elko/Valiant Spares LA & RD Enterprises and Repairs) The prize winners on the day (and sponsors) were as follows: David Mills Perpetual Trophy Best Vintage or Veteran (Sponsored by Heritage Vehicle Restorations) This trophy was donated to the Club by Life Member, David Mills, to en- 1. Robin Dunkley, 1929 Desoto Roadster (5215) courage the standard of restoration of Chrysler built vehicles. It is to be 2. Russell Ward, 1926 Chrysler Coupe (6700) awarded to the owner of the vehicle judged best under concourse condi- 1931 to 1942 (Sponsored by Jim Robinson Dodge & Plymouth Parts ) tions at the Annual Display Day. 1. George Ray, 1938 D8 Dodge (61952) 1. Mark Collier, 1978 Chrysler CL Le Baron (17805H) 2. Rod & Kathy Gorman, 1940 D15 Dodge (CH9648) Bill Millar - was awarded the 2018 Winners trophy (Bendigo Bank 1946 to 1954 (Sponsored by Shannon's Insurance) Mooroolbark Community Branch) 1. Graham Smith, 1946 Desoto Suburban (CH3889) George Porter Perpetual Trophy 2. Peter McGregor, 1942 Dodge Coupe (71948) This is a perpetual trophy presented to the Club by Foundation Member 1955 to 1960 (Sponsored by Jim Robinson, Dodge & Plymouth Parts) George Porter which is to be awarded annually to the owner of the most 1. Daniel Hams, 1959 Plymouth Fury (FURY59) improved restoration project during a twelve month period. 2. Roger Platt, 1955 Desoto Diplomat (1739H6) 1. James Van Buuren, 1957 Chrysler New Yorker (JET 057) 1961 to 1968 (Sponsored by LA & RD Enterprises) David Green- was awarded the 2018 Winners trophy (Precision Plumbing 1. Tom Galea, 1966 Chrysler 300 (60905H) & Gas) 2. Paul, Allwood, 1966 Chrysler Town & Country (01756H) President’s Perpetual Trophy R & S (Sponsored by Des & Grays Automotive Services) This is a cup awarded by the President of the Chrysler Restorers Club of 1. Jim Benis, 1961 S Series Valiant (45689H) Australia (Vic) Inc. at his discretion, for the most interesting, attractive or 2. Sue & Robin Witt, 1961 S Series Valiant (97739H) unusual vehicle, in his opinion, displayed at the Annual Display Day AP5-AP6-VC (Sponsored by Elko/Valiant Spares & Repairs) 1. Anthony Vigilante, 1961 Chrysler Newport (69046H) 1. Geoff Sparkes, 1965 AP5 Valiant (93269H) Peter Lambert- was awarded the 2018 Winners trophy (Chrysler Restorers 2. Frank & Barbara Out, 1967 VC Wagon (53416H) Club ) VF-VE-VG (Sponsored by SLD Automotive Services) We now look forward to next years event. Put it in your diary 1. Nick Papas, 1970 Valiant Pacer (MYPACR) Chryslers at Caribbean, Sunday 18th October 2020 2. Cameron Dean, 1968 Valiant Wagon (66580H) Thank you to David Green for all the photos in this report VH-VJ-VK (Sponsored by Des & Grays Automotive Services) (front cover and centrefold) 1. Paige Gardam, 1975 CxC Hardtop (67230H) 2. David & Ann Johnston, 1973 VJ Hardtop (06695H) For more photos go to the Club website photo gallery CL-CM (Sponsored by All Gassed Up) www.chryslerclubvic.org.au 1. Craig Hambridge, 1980 CM Valiant Regal (58370H) 2. Neville Richards, 1980 CM Valiant GLX (17805H) 4 ——————————————————————————————---------———— CHRYCO REPORTER 20th October 2019 .