Celebrating Our 60Th Year of Classic Motoring in Western Australia ! Patron Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC Governor of Western Australia

Volume 55 No 3 March 2018

Celebrating our 60th year of classic motoring in Western Australia ! Patron Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC Governor of Western Australia

Above: On display at Hyde Park on the Labour Day weekend was Charlie Gugliotta and his 1949 Fiat 1500 E Berlina.

Right: Also on display from the Military Section was George’s Jeep whose number plate is that of his service number in WWII. Yes, that is George standing next to his vehicle and you’re right –he’s in his 90s !! March 17 Mandurah CrabFest —Peel Branch 18 Classic Car Show, Ascot racecourse Peel Branch meeting Warren Blackwood Branch meeting Collie Branch meeting 20 South Eastern coffee group run Military Section meeting 21 Parts Shed open 22 Club Barbecue prior to General Meeting Humber Rootes Group Section meeting VCC General Club meeting 24 Brookton Old Time Motor Show SW British Auto Classic, Busselton 25 Albany event Military Section run ANZAC day 28 Parts Shed open March30-April 2 Easter —Albany Rally — entry form in this issue April 2 Veteran Section meeting Wireless Hill Studebaker Section mtg Wattle Grove 3 Busselton cruise ship display York Branch meeting South Eastern Coffee Group 4 Eastern Goldfields Branch meeting Parts Shed Open Wattle Grove 8 Northam Flying Fifty Esperance Branch meeting 9 Post Vintage Section mtg Wattle Grove 10 Vintage Section meeting Wattle Grove 11 Parts Shed open Wattle Grove 12 VCC Management Cttee meeting 14 Katanning & Dists Branch event 15 Busselton Branch AGM Peel Branch visit Bunbury Min. Rail Warren Blackwood Branch meeting Post Vintage Third Sunday run Veteran Run Perth to Armadale — entry form in this issue of Early Auto Next Club Meeting Collie Branch meeting 8pm —March 22nd 2018 17 South Eastern Coffee Group Military Section meeting —Wattle Grove Kevin Cochrane will give a talk about his experiences 18 Parts Shed open at Wattle Grove 22 Albany Branch event in the 2017 London to Brighton run 25 Anzac Day Parades —Pinjarra & Perth 26 BBQ before General Club meeting Humber & Rootes Group mtg Wattle G. EARLY AUTO. VCC General Club mtg Wattle Grove All correspondence for the next issue to :- 28/29 Mustang Section run Geoff Moor Email: [email protected] 29 Peel Branch Rotary festival display See the club website for information on or Include “EA” or “Early Auto” in subject line of emails alterations on events: ALL adverts for Bits & Pieces in writing or email please! “Wanted” www.veterancarclubofwa.asn.au ads must clearly identify the advertisers membership of the The Parts Shed at the Club, 265 Hale Road, Wattle VCCWA Grove is open on Wednesday until midday. Parts DEADLINE FOR COPY - 1st of EACH MONTH are only available to members of the VCCWA Change of Mailing Address and non-delivery of Disclaimer: Early Auto —contact: Aileen Stockdale 6 Oxley Place, Dar- The opinions expressed in Early Auto are those of lington WA 6070 ph: (08) 9252 1292 our correspondents and the Editor, Committee and Email: [email protected] members of the Veteran Car Club of WA (Inc) do not necessarily agree with or endorse them.

Page 2 Early Auto March 2018 been looking for ways to address this for years. I will be fol- President’s Diary lowing up with Alex to make sure that he is fully aware of our new Restoration Shed when it opens, and the vital role that it Hello Members, will play in addressing some of this problem. The start of the month saw the first of our th At last months general meeting our Alex (Kirkwood) and Dave 60 anniversary events with our annual Reid gave a very insightful discussion on the new Restoration Hyde Park Fair display. It was again a facility, how involved the construction was (led by Ian Baxter) wonderful event that celebrated the diver- and how it will operate into the future. If you were not able to sity of historic vehicles that we have within get to the meeting I encourage you to get in touch with any our club. Being a warm day, numbers member of the Executive who can give you details. I expect were excellent both in cars displayed and interested members of that it will be opening during April so keep an eye on the web- the community, a wonderful advertisement for our club. A site for details of the official opening. huge thank you to Deidre, Leslie, Tony and Harry for once Once again our parts shed crew have amazed me. We have for again co-ordinating this event, it was superb! Also a big thanks years been accumulating spare parts, not all of which will be for those members who were able to display their vehicles, look used or are worth keeping. The team in the part shed have been for photos in this edition, you made it the spectacle it was. rd working very hard to reduce the amount of redundant parts that In the “Weekend West” on the 3 of this month, Alex Forrest we are keeping, and generally tidy up the facility – a huge wrote of the importance of passing on the knowledge baton of thank you to you all. As you would all knoe, I am a huge ad- car restoration. In the article Alex raised the challenge that all mirer of our Parts Shed crew, and cannot express enough what historic vehicle clubs face such as ageing club memberships, a wonderful service they provide to our club. the need to involve young people, and to ensure that the skills Enjoy the lovely Autumn months ahead, and keep those cars and knowledge required to keep older vehicles going is passed moving. down. This is a wide spread issue, and one that the club has President Tony

Katanning & Districts Branch . Program for the 2018 Wagin Rally June 2 nd ,3 rd ,4 th .

Saturday 2 nd :- Registration from midday to 5pm at the All Branches and Sections are invited to the Wagin Community Resources Wattle Grove Clubrooms on Registrations also at the lesser hall from 6pm. 28 th October 2018 at 10am Centre. Situated in the centre of the Main St. Build and Race your rocker cover Tea and Coffee available. Evening meal at the lesser Town Hall Tavistock Street BYO morning tea and bbq lunch from 6 pm. Tea and coffee supplied Come along and have some fun and win some Sunday 3 rd :- Breakfast from 7.30am at Lesser Hall . prizes Enq ph:- Neil 9398 6312 9am Gather in the main st for a 9.30am departure to Dumbleyung [40km] to Rocker Cover Racing Rules” Visit the Blue Bird Museum and Blue Bird replica and our 1. Have Fun old club rooms which have been turned into an Aboriginal 2. Car should be based on an actual rocker cover (valve cover) from a cultural centre both are well worth a visit. car engine. There shall be no limitation on engine, make or model. Morning tea will be available from the museum or you can 3. Cars must retain at least 75% of original rocker cover. take your own. 4. Cars must not have any form of mechanical propulsion or steering. Return to Wagin for lunch. Gravity is your friend. The Wagin Aero Club are providing ½ hour scenic flights 5. Cars must weigh no more than 4kg (9lbs). Cost $35 per person 6. Cars overall length shall be no more than 750mm (29.5 in). Note: Money to be paid on the day direct to the aero club. The staging lane is only 750mm long. Old time movies on all afternoon pay entrance at the 7. Cars overall width shall be no more than 250mm (10in). door. 8. Cars must have 4 or 3 wheels, each no greater than 150mm (6 in) Evening meal and entertainment from 6.30pm byo drinks in diameter. cool drinks will be available for purchase. 9. Cars will be run in heats of 2 cars per heat. The first car to cross the finish line will be declared the winner. If neither car makes it to rd Monday 3 :- Breakfast at Eric Farrow pavilion from the finishing line the car going the furthest will be declared the win- 7.30am display your cars at the ner. Historical Village for Foundation Day celebrations and 10. Winning cars will advance to the next round, until all are eliminated enjoy what the Village and Stall holders have to offer. – except one - the Champion. Ladies there will be a decorated umbrella completion for 11. The track is 7.2m long. you over the weekend so get 12. Down-force winds, spoilers, air rams, etc are all permitted. They To work and get yours ready to bring and will be judged probably won’t help, but we will all get a good laugh out of it. on Sunday evening. 13. There are no more rules, so get cracking and build your racer, and

February 2018 Early Auto Page 3 Motoring Memories - Yesteryear Brought Back to Feedback to A John Parker (08) 9271 4272 - [email protected] Life —Rocker Cover Racers - The Patons & the Simpsons Arthur Paton by A John Parker

Restorers of old vehicles never seem to have enough time for everything in life. “But,” says VCC Peel Section member, Les Simpson, “I still started off the Rocker Cover Rac- ers to involve the wives and young people in the club!” And the new competition has taken off in Peel ‘like a rocket!’ Many of the Peel members have rescued an old ohv automotive rocker cover and attached wheels, added Right: Arthur Pa- ‘gee gaws’ and painted it in their favourite colours. ton's 'Rover' Racer “A young chap here in Mandurah turns up plastic wheels for us - he then puts some ball bearings in (these wheels cost us $12 each). Some people paint faces on the front of the rocker cover or put the tin- plate ‘faces’ from toy vehicles on the front! Either a 4-cylinder or a 6-cylinder cover is most suitable.” I think to myself how they would Left: Les Simpson with his have managed with the l-o-n-g rocker cover from a Straight- and Barbara’s Racers 8 Buck or similar! They enthusiasts use an inclined plane for the tilted raceway and the ‘cars’ run by gravity (and lots of screams of encouragement, despair and delight). I know that the Model A Ford club people have a similar car race competition using model cars on an inclined plane too - Alan & Edith Jeffree in Perth hold this ‘Hubley’ racing every February at their home. The author called in on some more VCC Peel Section members, Arthur and Sheila Paton of Safety Bay, who had a Rocker Cover Racer which reflected their love for ‘Rover’ cars. As inspiration, they have an absolutely gorgeous red Above: Les & Barb Simp- and black 1973 P5B Rover 3500 'S’ Saloon (which the au- son's Rocker Cover Racers thor plans on stealing one day [or night])! Left: Les Simpson's Toy Arthur Paton asked, “Can you mention the Peel Truck Racer branch’s keen rivalry with Collie’s VCC branch? And the fact that viewing my racer from directly in front, one sees the - all images by A John image of the Rover bonnet badge? Some time ago, we had Parker; an open day at the Safety Bay foreshore with about 15 cars and three visitors - we set up the Rocker Cover track and See the notice on Page 3 of this edition of Early Auto for information about the upcoming races in October raced among ourselves, the cars attracting favourable com- ments from the passing crowd, a few of the littlies had a go and were delighted.” “You had a helper, Les?” - “Yes, please include Ken Somers - as he was my right hand man and we could not have got the Rocker Cover Racers off the ground without his help.” The author later spoke with long-standing VCC Perth member, Alan Charman, asking, “Did you know about these Rocker Cover Racers?” Alan gave me a look - “I do not know how come you did not know about them - I’ve known about them for at least 2 years!” Thus, I was certainly put back in my place!!

Page 4 Early Auto March 2018 Collie Capers Firstly thanks to Brian Massara coming to our February meeting to check the club and member s fire extinguishers. Quite a few were passed their expiry date and require servicing or replace ment. Brian has offered his services again in six months. The Donnybrook branch as invited us to join them on Sunday 4th March for morning tea, then onto a visit to a local manufacturing business that makes motorcycle mudguards and exports t hen around the world. Then onto a foundry and vintage motorcycle collection followed by a BB Q lunch kindly provided by the Donnybrook branch. The Collie Rotary Club has requested assistance with the on going roadside clean ups. A num ber of members have agreed to this request, roadside clean up will on Saturday 24th march. Contact Tony Edwards for further information ph 97345990 or 040885845 Unfortunately the biannual Collie Capers Rally has been cancelled for this year, 2019 is the Collie branch 30th anniversary and we plan to commemorate the event over the March long weekend. This event may incorporate Collie Capers rally or combine with the Trach Mach club who could be holding their annual event Lights on the Hill in Collie n ext march. That’s about all the news at this stage. Coming Events Sunday 18th March Club meeting Sunday 18th March Shannons Classic Car Show, Ascot racecourse Saturday 24th March Rotary road side clean up Saturday 24th March Brookton Old Time Motor Show. Saturday 14th April Lights on the Hill, Brunswick Sunday 15th April Club meeting Monday 16th April Merredin run.

access way with a uniform surface for pedestrians. Com- pletion of the project is scheduled for later in March in readiness for our Easter Rally. Thank you to the members who made an effort to get the work done. On Saturday March 24 th , the weekend prior to Easter, we are heading off to Cranbrook to support the local community annual show. We are always made welcome at this event and you are assured of a good day out if you can make it. If you intend going, please aim to be at Frederick Square in Cranbrook by 9.30am. A busy bee on Sunday March 25 th is planned to On Saturday March 3 rd , the Plantagenet Historical Society deal with any last minute jobs prior to the Easter Rally. hosted the 150 th anniversary of the opening of the first Your support by attendance would be most welcome. police station in Mount Barker in 1868. The event was At this stage there are no takers to organize an held in the grounds of the Old Police Station Museum. event for April [on the 29 th ] however we will keep the day Members who took their vehicles along for a dis- available as a casual run to nowhere in particular is better play were joined by local and State dignitaries including than nothing at all. This will likely be one of the last fine the Minister for Police, Police Commissioner, a number of weather opportunities before the change of season and MP’s and MLA’s, Retired Police Officers Association, Po- subsequent decline in outdoor activities. lice Union, Police Historical Society and the Great South- Is anyone interested in a run to Amelup with a ern Police Superintendent. Entry was free for the family tour and morning tea at The Lily which is the replica event and the museum and gardens were open to ex- Dutch flour mill for newcomers to the district? Tony Pross plore. The crowds were entertained with recitals by a and Carol McCague are willing to organize this event pro- bush poet, skits by the Plantagenet Players and music by vided there is member support. In the past, this venue the Caledonian Pipe Band, Albany, a member of the WA was open for daily visits but is now only accessible by Police Pipe Band and other local musicians. A variety of appointment for tours and morning tea. The cost for a food and drink stalls kept the crowds fed and watered tour and morning tea is $25 per person with a minimum of while they strolled amongst the displays of police cars, 20 people. vintage cars and other historical information while the If there is sufficient interest AND COMMITT- kids were entertained with face painting and pony rides. MENT, the venue will be booked for Sunday May 20 th . It There was plenty to see and do for the members that is envisaged we would leave Albany about 9.30am and went along. Thank you for your support. arrive at the Lily about 11am. If you would like to go, A busy bee at the club rooms on Saturday Febru- please can you advise Carol of numbers by e-mail ary 24 th was attended by around 12 members. The main [email protected] or Tony tonydedac- aim was to prepare the apron to the main building en- [email protected] as soon as possible [and before April10] trance for sealing. The gardens, brick paving, shrubs and so that arrangements can be finalized? Sorry but I don’t anything else poking above the ground have now been have their phone number. removed in preparation for earthworks and the next stage That’s about all I have for this month. which is a hot mix apron in front of the club building. This Graham Wrightmailto:[email protected] will make for an improved entrance and provide a clear

March 2018 Early Auto Page 5 sea breeze! After the display Alan and I had a chance to Two “T”s in Esperance catch up with Jan and Mark Biven, and admired their Model T that was once owned by Jan’s father. Jan of- We are very fortunate to have friends and fered us a coffee and the Australian icon a lamington for Model “T” enthusiasts who live in Esper- afternoon tea! ance. We were keen to visit and finally made a date, The next day Kevin had organised a few members Alan, myself, Jenny and Richard Brisbane-Cohen packed to join us for a run on the beautiful Ocean Drive loop on up our “T”s and went for a drive! the coast. The view on this drive with the different col- We went via Hyden stopping for a night on the our blues of the ocean where amazing and along the way way to see Wave Rock. Besides Richards trailer tyre the public enjoyed seeing our cars. We were also able to having a separation (which required a quick change- inspect the very well equipped club rooms for which the over) , we didn’t encounter any other problems with the members of Esperance are very proud of. Morning tea drive there and back. followed thanks to Wendy and Ian at their place and a VCCWA members of the Esperance Branch Sue chance for a chat and a cuppa with the locals. and Kevin Rolland where wonderful hosts throughout Sunday we left the “T”s home to enjoy a scenic our weekend along with friends of Richard and Jenny , drive along the beach in 4 wheel drives. We drove locals of Esperance Wendy and Ian. through Cape Le Grand National Park and Lucky Bay. A Kevin took the boys on a visit to a local enthusi- little excitement for us girls when our vehicle got bogged asts John Henderson shed. He had a massive collection (Twice) So glad Wendy was handy with a shovel! And of tractors, Model T’s and memorabilia. The boys also even more happier when the boys and the ranger came enjoyed seeing a reproduction of Henry Fords kitchen to help us out! sink engine , made by Nick Rolland (Kevin’s son). Alan and I feel very lucky to have met so many The Esperance Branch were putting on a display of cars friends within the car club and we thank everyone for on Australia Day and we were invited to join and display their hospitality which made a wonderful week in Esper- our cars and meet the club members. There was also ance! Story by Julie Long markets along the foreshore, and a lovely Photos courtesy of Richard Brisbane-Cohen

Chittering members Handy Hints out and about It all started when I fixed a blown Coffee runs a great success head gasket that I got on the Bussel- ton Rally. After I repaired it I was A suggestion to have a monthly coffee run for the mem- cranking it and it kicked back violently bers of Chittering Branch has proved to be highly suc- and knocked a piece of skin off the cessful. In January this year members met at the Bin- back of my hand. I immediately thought the retard lever doon Café Restaurant for a coffee and catchup. on the steering wheel it looked OK, but I reset it cor- The January catchup was well attended and the rectly, and it kicked me again knocking a second piece February catchup saw numbers increase which included off my hand. I got it running and checked the tremblers two new members and their wives. and I noticed the no. 4 coil trembler was not pulsating Over 15 vehicles graced the carpark which was like the rest. The was an intermittent short on no.4. prime position for other patrons of the café to admire and chat with owners. I found a tiny piece of spring inside the timer making a Several members stayed on for lunch which was contact and causing the problem. I have since put a a nice finish to a great morning. new timer and roller on. Thinking back, I think this fault may have been the cause of the gasket blowing, it was no. 4 cylinder that blew a gasket. So, take care when cranking don’t push down and don’t put your thumb around the handle. Luckily, I didn’t get broken bones just the painful removal of skin.

I have a handy hint for the workshop. How often have you had a brand-new drill bit grab and break? I have reused them by making a tight-fitting sleeve and pressing the two-broken bit together and putting a spot of weld to stop them turning. Or have made an arbour that the broken piece is s tight fit and put a spot of weld. I use these repaired drills for drilling risky jobs like drilling pipe that can grab when it breaks through. I save the new drills for safer jobs. John Smith

Page 6 Early Auto March 2018 Model Ts in Esperance:

Top left: at the coast drive look- out. Top right: Kevin Rolland and Julie Long at the coastal look- out in Esperance.

Chittering Branch:

Left: Bindoon Café/ Restaurant owner Wally Hamilton with Don Gibson’s 1926 Willys Over- land A great turnout of members and their vehicles to the Feb- ruary Coffee Run.

March 2018 Early Auto Page 7 Warren Blackwood Branch Left to Right: Doddy Davies Ford Jeep; New Member Evan Edwards Volvo123GT, Mike Askew’s Morris Minor Ute

Esperance Branch Above: Peter Wait's Chrysler on transit to Ade- laide. Centre: Bailye and Jen Morcombe with their new Rover. Right: Dave Hot-

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Page 8 Early Auto March 2018 Bassendean Veteran Pop stock our car restorations pale into insignificance to the work Up run. involved in their restorations. A short run was organ- Leaving the museum we wound our way through Guild- ised for Wednesday 7th ford to the Woodbridge Hotel for lunch. The lunch was well February, for Veteran organised and delivered in a timely fashion and all at the section cars. Drivers assembled at Sandy Beach Reserve. A same time. We broke up after lunch and headed off home. group of 5 veteran, 2 vintage and 1 post vintage car arrived, The day was just right for veteran motoring and an enjoyable the 3 Veteran Car owners that brought later model cars had group to boot. their veteran cars off the road for repairs, but good to have Those attending were:- them along. 1909 Maxwell John Oldland and friend. Leaving the reserve we travelled back towards Bassen- 1909 Humber Alex & Kaye Selley dean commercial centre then out onto Guildford road for a 1910 Napier Linton Sharp and friend. short distance before turning off to arrive at the Rail Transport 1910 Reo. Frank & Pam Selley. Museum, Wednesday is the only week day that the Rail 1914 Vermorel Neil & Joan Fullwood. Transport Museum is open, I had organised a guided tour of Lancia. Graeme & Clair Henley. the exhibits and also were able to participate in morning tea. A Amilcar Harry & Deidre Pyle very informative tour was conducted, by one of the volunteers Valiant Bruce Carmichael. at the museum, with some very interesting stories, when you Thanks members for making the effort to attend at short notice see what the group of volunteers achieve with the rail rolling it is appreciated. Alex & Kaye Selley

Warren quie Edwards who brought along their pretty Volvo 123GT, and Bob Campbell who joined in as a guest pending his Blackwood’s application for membership. Doings Following the formalities Ken Quaife reported on our successful Christmas lunch that was held at The Cidery in Bridgetown, everyone was happy with the event and the al Due to its continuing fresco garden setting was appreciated by all. While on his success the Boyup feet Ken also reported on our MV Astor Cruise to Albany, Brook Country Music Festival was held on Saturday 17th again a successful trip that was enjoyed by all participants February to coincide with Warren Blackwood Car Club and some think should be repeated in future. The remainder Meeting . of the meeting centred on future events details of which The weather was great for the event and the town was hum- follow. ming with plenty of performers and a wide variety of stalls to sell anyone all the things that they didn’t know they needed. Saturday 24th March: The centre of town had been cordoned off for the day and Brookton Old Time Motor Show, Alan Duns will coordinate people could wander at will without worrying about the traf- our entrys. As we intend to go as a group please give fic. names and vehicle details to Alan on 0447 005 287 or at the The morning was given over to the Truck and Ute Muster latest during the March Meeting at the Manjimup Show. Full and a number of our members fielded vehicles to take part. details can be found online at http://www.otms.org.au Fred Doust with his Dodge, Justin Fallon with his Bedford, Mike Askew with his Minor 1000 Ute and Alan Duns with Saturday 14th April: Cutts’ impressive Diamond T, Doddy Davis with his Ford Lights on the Hill, a TrachMac sponsored event featuring GPW Jeep and lastly Graeme Flugge with his International. Trucks, Tractors and anything that moves, or doesn’t, and Following the muster and a stop for lunch everyone assem- just stands still and makes noise. 10:00 AM - Talbots Farm, bled at Sandakan Park for the al fresco monthly meeting. 21 Heppingstone Rd, Brunswick WA 6224. members attended including new members Evan and Jac-

Esperance has been a little for Tim Bailye and Jen Morcombe. Jen also dressed accord- quieter than normal, but it ingly and looked beautiful in her 60’s outfit. It is so good to was nice to see Peter and see any new cars in our club, and not leave our town. I am Paul at the club on their sure Tim and Jen will get a lot of pleasure out of it. Dave and way over to Adelaide for a Rhonda Hotker’s Mercedes has come up a treat so hopefully rally. The magnificent we will see it at the club taking part in all the events. Good to Chrysler on the trailer is one of the best cars I have seen and see Shayne and Dorothy Cowcher out in their newly acquired being red wins my heart straight away. Pete was kind enough Chrysler. It all makes for a great spectacle. to take quite a few of us for a drive which we all thoroughly Our next meeting will be held at the club on the 11th enjoyed. Looking forward to their return where we will catch March at 5pm. Like to see as many faces as possible. A cou- up in Holt Rock on their way home. Several cars from Esper- ple of events happening on Monday 19th March where the ance are making the journey to Holt rock for a weekend of fun car club will be hosting the Probus club so will need people to and frivolity and some country music. Any other clubs want to make themselves and their cars available. Outa shed is on join us feel free. the 1st April which is a very big drawcard in Esperance where Our Sunday run this week took us to a club mem- cars come from far and wide to display their pride and joy and ber’s house this weekend for afternoon tea, to look at the then of course on the 10th April we will be heading off to Holt amazing gardens and to look at their collectibles. We had 12 Rock. cars in the run including a new purchase of a 1966 V8 Rover Cheers Merle

March 2018 Early Auto Page 9 MINUTES Dushsantha & Mekhala Dissanayake: members to the club. Of the General Meeting of the Veteran 1927 Chev Capitol Tourer Car Club of WA (Inc.) held at the Club Patrick McCartan & Sue Brightwell – Section, Branch and Other Reports: Rooms, 265 Hale Rd, Wattle Grove on Serpentine: 1987 Jaguar Sovereign Veteran : Linton Sharp advised that the 22nd February 2018 at 8pm. Sedan Section had a mid-week run around Basil & Bev Powley – William Bay: Bassendean/ Guildford. The Armadale Attendance: President Tony 1979 Ford F100 Ute run on 15 th April will now start from Hume (Chair) and members as per the Angus & Charlene Louw – Ellenbrook: South Perth and not the City of Perth. attendance book. 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Coupe Apologies – as listed in the atten- Sean & Sally Johnstone – Kalamunda: Vintage : Bob Beames advised that the dance book. 1964 Ford Mustang Sedan, 1964 Hol- Autumn Rally is planned for 11 th March Guest Speaker: A presentation on den Eh Ute, with Whiteman Park as a hub. Morning the new club Restoration Facility was 1963 Holden EJ Ute & 1986 Porsche tea to be provided by the Section. given by Alex Kirkwood and Dave Reid 944 Coupe Milan & Janette Klarich – Swan View: Post Vintage : Trevor Hooper advised Confirmation of minutes for the 1971 Holden HG Sedan that the Section had a good run to January 2018 General Meeting as Darryl & Tania Wright – Esper- Whiteman Park, but there will be no 3 rd printed in the February edition of Early ance:1972 Holden HQ LS Coupe & Sunday run in March due to the num- Auto. Moved Nevis Dowding / sec- 1975 Holden HJ 1 Tonner ber of other club events. In October, it onded Terry Duke CARRIED Evan & Jacquie Edwards – Bridge- is planned to hold a “Rocker Cover” Business arising from the previous town: 1968 Volvo 123 GT Coupe,1972 event at the club rooms. minutes - Nil Volvo 1800 ES Coupe & 1984 Jaguar XJ SC Targa Military: Paul Andrews advised sev- Correspondence inwards and out- Harjit Singh & Gurpreet Mann – Al- eral Military Section events with the wards: bany: 1926 Willys Overlander Tourer key ones being Hyde Park, Brookton Robert Campbell & Fran Ryder – Old Time Motor Show and Anzac Day.  Email from Shire advising what Boyup Brook: 1926 Bean Lorry1927 trees can be planted on site. Buick Tourer Model T : John Wood advised that  Correspondence from Kala- Justin & Kirsty Griffiths – Parkerville: other than Hyde Park, no other events munda Shire re fire hydrant legal in- 1938 Chrysler Royal Sedan are planned at this stage. demnity Norman & Jenny Munro – Busselton:  Letter to member Les Moss re 1971 Ford Falcon Ute Mustang & Shelby : Roger Bell was Vintage Car of the Year Eric & Marnie De Vries – Bedfordale: an apology for the meeting, but ad-  Various minutes from Branches/ 1967 HR Holden Sedan1967 HR Hol- vised by email that the Section would den Sedan & be at Hyde Park, a night run to East Sections th  Various accounts to Treasurer 1977 HX Holden Sedan Fremantle on 13 march, the Classic Steven & Nicole Ward – Bridgetown: Car Show on 18 th March and a break-  Various membership renewals th and returned newsletters to Member- 1979 Toyota BJ40 Coupe fast run to Mundaring Weir on 25 ship Registrar Alan & Marisa Tribe – Cottesloe: 1903 March Renault Paris – Vienna & 1901 P & L  Various advertisements and ex- 24 HP Humber Rootes Group : Alan Wegner change newsletters to the Editor John & Jeanette Gordon – Gnangara: advised that the Section had held its Correspondence inwards accepted, 1980 MG Rubber Nose Conv & 1979 annual fish and chip run to Mandurah. and outwards endorsed. Moved Bedford Fire Truck Section will be attending Hyde Park Murray Lizatovich / sec- Gerard & Pam Tenbokkel – Forrest- plus Brookton while three vehicles will onded Peter Carter CARRIED. field: No Cars Listed be attending the Hillman Nationals in Robert & Teena Carbutt – Dongara: South Australia. Business Arising from the Corre- 1955 Chev Ute Tabletop spondence: Moved Aileen Stockdale / seconded Studebaker Section : Kevin Cochrane Matters passed to the Management Graham McDonald the persons listed advised that the Section had held its Committee for attention. be accepted as members. CARRIED annual Maurice Brockwell Anniversary run on 9 th February and will be attend- Treasurer’s Report: Club host Stefan Dumitro introduced ing Hyde Park. Alex Kirkwood spoke on the current new members attending their first accounts which were displayed on a meeting: Parts Shed: Trevor Hooper advised board. Paul Conti - 1928 Rugby, Jillian Philp – that racking has been installed in the Moved Alex Kirkwood / seconded Ian Studebaker, Garry Campbell – 1962 new parts shed while the rationalisa- Stratton that the report as displayed be Buick, tion and sorting of engines continues. received CARRIED Michael Cordina – 1941 Packard, John Three bins of scrap have been filled for Gordon – MGB and Fire Engine and a return of $2000 while a fourth bin is New Members: New members since Gerard Tenbokkel – no vehicle yet. almost full. Gear boxes are next to be the last meeting are as follows: sorted. A Ford truck chassis has been Glenn & Gerry Walton - Mandurah: President Tony welcomed these new sold while the Railway Museum is East1928 Pontiac Tourer Page 10 Early Auto March 2018 driven by the fabled Earl Howe, presi- ‘De Rham shock absorbers were used Jim’s Bug dent of the British Racing Drivers Club and the engine was said to develop by Bill Buys from 1929 until his death in 1964. over 160hp at 5500rpm, which sounds One of the true gentleman drivers of rather fantastic. A 1935 Bugatti Type 57T, owned and his time, he debuted the car at the Ul- ‘Lord Howe's car did close on raced by some of the world’s most fa- ster TT race in 1935, where he fin- 120mph.’ mous drivers of the time, has just been ished third, behind Freddie Dixon’s The Bugatti stayed in the UK for a little sold in Paris after spending 79 of its 83 Riley TT Sprite and Eddie Hall’s Bent- while before being sent back to Paris years in Perth, Western Australia. ley. where it was used by Yves Giraud- The Type 57 series with its straight-8, There were 13 finishers, and 22 non- Cabantous and co-driver Roger Labric twin-camshaft 3.3-litre engine was per- finishers, with ‘Bira,’ officially His Royal for the haps not the prettiest of the famed Highness Prince Birabongse of Siam, 24-Hour race at Spa-Francorchamps. French marque, but this particular car, among the latter in an Aston Martin But the car ran off the road at the noto- with chassis No: 57264, was probably Ulster. rious Stavelot Hairpin, and burst its the most illustrious in the Southern UK magazine Motor Sport reported radiator. It was repaired and then put Hemisphere. that the car was of light construction on sale at Bugatti’s Avenue Montaigne It began life as a Ventoux coupe and with a duralumin shell body, and showroom, where it was quickly was converted by the Bugatti works for weighed only 26 cwt, with driver, fuel bought by young French racing driver, the 1935 Ulster TT, where it was and water. Pierre Bouillin, better known as Pierre looking at a Dort chassis that was reported that this event is growing in 24 Brookton Old Time Motor Show once a rail inspection vehicle. popularity. 25 Albany Branch run Vehicle Registrar: Dave Reid advised Mustang run to Mundaring that one club had completed a CMC1 General Events Calendar : (Events as 28 Parts shed 31 Albany Easter Rally form declaring that a vehicle was un- listed on the Club website) Events modified, but it was in fact modified. are listed in order to meet require- Dept. Transport has sent out a letter ments of the Dept of Transport re con- General Business: advising all vehicle exminers to be cessionally licensed vehicles. 1. Tony Hume advised that a small very wary of this issue. committee has been formed to look at Dave stressed the importance of ad- February 2018 60th year celebrations for the club. As vising him if a vehicle has been sold so 22 VCC General Meeting/BBQ before well as the Hyde Park event, a possi- that the Vehicle Register can be main- Humber Rootes Section meeting ble event at Government House plus a tained. 25 Albany event 28 Peel Branch morning tea commemorative rally is being consid- Membership Registrar: Nil 28 Parts shed ered. Library: Nil 2. Geoff Moor advised that the Property Report : Nil –Lyle an apology. March 2018 York Motor Museum has been sold to Merchandise : Ian Baxter highlighted 4 Mustang round-up a local group chaired by member Ross for new members what merchandise is 5 VCC 60 th Anniversary Hyde Park Ainsworth. The museum is now open available. display under the banner of the new owners. Early Auto : Geoff Moor highlighted Studebaker Section meeting the need to take good clear photos of Veteran Section meeting Bits & Pieces: a vehicle that is going in the “For Sale” 6 York Branch meeting South Eastern Coffee Group 1. Dave Reid advised that Charles section of EA. With February being a 7 Eastern Goldfields meeting Heinrich is selling his Austin 8 Tourer. short month Geoff stressed the need Parts shed This will be in March EA or contact to get articles to him by the 1 st of 8 Executive Management meeting Dave or Charles direct. March or earlier. 9-10 Katanning display 2. John McLean advised that the Events Coordinator : Geoff Moor 11 Autumn Rally “Bondley Race Car” has been donated advised that members must be in Busselton Branch meeting to the Whiteman Park museum. A place at Hyde Park by 9am. If possi- Esperance Branch meeting Brabham BT30 is on display while the ble, wear a club shirt. 12 Post Vintage meeting 1886 Benz and the1886 Daimler Motor Geoff advised that the Classic Car 13 Vintage meeting Mustang night run Cycle are now displayed side by side. Show to be held on 18 th March needs 14 Parts shed 3. Paul Andrews advised that he is volunteers to assist in placing vehicles. Mid-week run selling his Military jeep, Blitz truck, Geoff also advised that there is a pro- 17 Mandurah Crab Fest….Peel Branch Landrover and Model T Ford ambu- posal to set up a Foundation fed by 18 CMC Classic Car Show…Ascot lance. surplus revenue from the Classic Car Warren Blackwood Branch meeting 4. Geoff Moor advised that he Show and this would operate along the Peel Branch meeting had a 2005 Corolla for sale. lines of the Robert Shannon Founda- Collie Branch meeting tion. Geoff looking for ideas. 20 South Eastern coffee run The raffle was won by Martin Eaton The Classic Cars and Coffee event Military meeting 21 Parts shed (Ticket no11). held at UWA is registered for conces- 22 VCC General Meeting/BBQ before sionally licensed vehicles and it was Humber Rootes Section meeting Meeting closed at 10.35 pm.

March 2018 Early Auto Page 11 ships. We had a slight advantage for this cruise as we had Busselton members on board who had been spruiking the display. We had our annual visit to Ray Village aged care facility Briefs and had 6 cars on display which were greatly appreciated. We also had another visit to Ellenvale aged care facility. We welcome new mem- The weather was on our side this time and was viewed by bers to our branch. Jo- a number of residents and enjoyed by those who viewed. seph and Tracey Cowan They are hoping we can have another display around fa- from Bunbury with a 1968 ther’s day. Mustang coupe, Ian O’Brien from Busselton with a 1978 Thanks to all our members who have displayed at our Corvette, Hazel and John Plummer from Busselton with a cruise ships and aged care visits. 1978 Statesman. We hope to see you at more meetings and join us on our monthly runs. If meetings are not your COMING EVENTS. thing then just join us at about 10.30am on the second 24 th is the British car show at signal park. 10am to 2 pm. Sunday and enjoy a cuppa and hopefully a run to some- Please note new venue. where close for lunch. You are also welcome to join our 24 th is also Brookton O T M S. mid-week runs and of course any event mentioned in our Easter rally in Albany. events calendar. 3rd . April is our next cruise ship visit. We had four cruise ships this past month. We had an ex- 5th April is the mid-week run. cellent turn up of 9 cars each time, but I am reliably in- 14 th April is a “lights on the hill” event at Brunswick. Cele- formed that due to a lack of signage again from the M R B brating 100 years of the end of WW1. T A, a poor number of passengers came past our display. 15 th April is our A G M. 9.30am start. The passengers from the Queen Mary numbered close to 25 th April is Anzac day service. Vehicles to be provided for 500 visitors to our display and were very complimentary to the veterans. us for our display. We had a total of 19 cars display for the 27/29 th is quit forest rally. day and have maintained our average of 10 for other cruise We need someone to set a run after our monthly meetings.

Continued from Page 11 again in 1939. streets of the affluent riverside Apple- Levegh. He made his first appearance After WWII he became the No. 1 cross suburb, Ord posted the fastest with it at the 1937 Grand Prix des driver for the Alfa Romeo, winning sev- lap. Frontières at Chimay, Belgium and two eral Grands Prix, including his second The car was next acquired by months later he ran it again at the Mar- French Grand Prix. Jeff Phillips and in 1952 by Phil Hind. seille 3-hours race. Jean-Pierre Wimille died at the During this time it was modified with Levegh was to become one of wheel of Simca-Gordini during practice the chassis being shortened, the origi- the leading competitors on the world for the 1949 Buenos Aires Grand Prix. nal body was discarded and replaced circuit before his career was cut short He is believed to have used the ’35 by a slender racing version and coil at Le Mans in 1955 in the world’s Type 57 as personal transport in springs were fitted at the rear. deadliest motorsport accident while Europe before it went to an unknown In 1954 the car was bought by David driving for Mercedes. buyer who shipped it to the UK, where van Dal who ran it in the 1957 Austra- He advertised the car for sale in it was on sale at sports car specialist J lian the daily newspaper L'Auto in March, H Bartlett who advertised it in the May Grand Prix and in 1958 it was 1938, describing it as: ‘Type 57, 1938 issue of Speed, as: "Bugatti spe- sold it to Jim Krajancich, in whose care unique car, capable of 190 km/h.’ cial 3.3 litre 120 m.p.h. competition 2 it has survived ever since. Legend has it that Boullin sold seater, fitted late series 57S engine, From 1973 he undertook a the car to Jean-Pierre Wimille, by then special electron body, special stream- lengthy and ongoing restoration at his already on his way to become lined wings, spare tanks, etc..£450." Hazelmere property to the extent that France’s greatest racing driver. He That attracted visiting Perth mo- leading Bugatti expert Pierre Yves made his Grand Prix debut, driving a tor enthusiast Duncan Ord who Laugier now regards it as one of the Bugatti 37A at the 1930 French Grand shipped it to Western Australia and finest Bugattis of its period. Prix in Pau at age 22 and won the made his Australian racing debut in it The work included re- 1932 Grand Prix de Lorraine and the at Pingelly on January 29, 1939, finish- lengthening the chassis using works Grand Prix d'Oran. ing fifth. drawings of the Type 57 and painstak- In 1934 he won the Algerian He then fitted hydraulic brakes ingly re-making the body and road Grand Prix in Algiers at the wheel of a and moved the radiator forward to equipment from many archive photos. Bugatti T59 and in January 1936 he lower the bodywork and improve cool- The brakes were put back to finished second in the South African ing and went on to good performances mechanical operation, the original ra- Grand Prix and won the French Grand at Albany, Dowerin, Pingelly, and in diator was acquired from Van Dal Prix. Also in 1936, Wimille travelled to 1946 reappeared in it racing at Caver- while the car's original starter motor, New York to compete in the Vanderbilt sham, where it was driven by Durrie dynamo and radiator shutters were Cup where he finished 2nd, behind Turner. reacquired from Ord. The radiator shell Tazio Nuvolari and competed in the 24 At the Patriotic Grand Prix, run acquired from the UK, had come from hours of Le Mans winning in 1937 and for the first (and last) time on the Australia, and is believed to be the

Page 12 Early Auto March 2018 Busselton Branch displays: Above —the display at Fonty’s Pool

Top row: Queen Mary cruise ship display: Bottom row left: Ray Village display. Right: Ellenvale aged care visit

Jim’s Bug

Left: Pingelly shows Duncan Ord at the wheel Right : first appearance, at the Ulster street circuit, with Earl Howe driving .

Top row —the Bugatti at the Celebration of the Motorcar original from the car. The Earl Howe history, the known perfect prove- Original Type 57 rear springs and crankshaft were nance and ownership-succession from at least 1937 – and sourced from Malaysia and myriad other bits and pieces, matching numbers – made Bugatti 57264 the star of the down to original pedal pads, cast aluminium dashboard recent Bonham’s auction at Les Grandes Marques du brackets and bonnet catches came from various parts of Monde au Grand Palais. the world after years of searches. It fetched 713,000 Euros, or $1.117m AU. The car has in the past decade occasionally ap- It’s not known who the buyer was, but it seemed right that peared at functions such as the Perth French Festival and the grand old car with its incredible history should be back the Celebration of the Motor Car. in its home country.

March 2018 Early Auto Page 13 Top left: Vintage Moon car Above: Cord L 29

Left: 1937 Cord Below: Cord Model 111

Congratulations to a hard working volunteer of the Club on receiving the President’s Trophy for 2017. A person who keeps a low profile but one without whom the Club would have a lot of trouble with its functioning. Congratulations to John Heydon , VCC Treasurer, see he receiving the trophy from Club President Tony Hume. John is an ardent yachtsman and when not tinkering with his vintage Dodge, can be found playing a key role in the yachting community as well. Thank you John for all you hard work.

Of course many of you recognised last month’s Who is this picture. The car is now being run by George Long ’s son Alan in club events. I received two an- swers who correctly identified George.

Who is this? This month we show at the far right, a member with his first car. Love the hat! Just to make it a bit easier for you —here he is with one of his current toys. Like most people who send in photos for Early Auto the editor has managed to cut off his head to make it harder for you!!

Page 14 Early Auto March 2018 Cord —steered by Moon By the end of the following year Errett Lobban Cord owned Auburn and before long he added a few more Bill Buys outfits to his portfolio, among them Lycoming, Duesenberg, Checker Cab, New York Shipbuilding plus a few more. All THE Brits might have had Sunbeams, but the Yanks had up, he owned 150 companies. Moons. The latter, produced from 1905 to 1930, were Then, in 1929, he founded the Cord Corporation probably responsible for steering and introduced the Cord L-29, the first car bearing his young Errett Cord into his illustri- name. It was a ground-breaking vehicle in being the first ous automotive career. American production passenger car with front-wheel drive. Born in Missouri in 1894, his dad But later that year, the stock market crashed and was a grocer and his mum a the pricey L- 29’s run came to an early end in 1931. But teacher, but young Errett dropped things stabilised in the ensuing years, and Cord introduced out of school to do his own thing, the 810 and 812 at the 1935 New York Auto Show where first trying his luck at selling used they were an instant hit: under the coffin-nose bonnet was cars. That wasn’t too flash, so he a Lycoming (aircraft) engine, the car had front wheel drive, had a go at being a motor me- foldaway headlights and dynamic styling. chanic, then worked at a servo, Film stars, gangsters, politicians et al loved them – then as a truckie. they could outrun and out corner just about any other US- But he still couldn’t find his niche. made car. If you wanted to be noticed, you drove a Cord. He next got a job at an electric Two years later he sold his company for several millions company, then became a bus driver, had a stint in a car and delved into other areas once more, among them min- rental agency and also in real estate. ing, before he quietly died in 1974, aged 79. Along the way he must have impressed a But the brand is being revived by entrepreneur chap called Jack Quinlan, a car dealer he once worked for, Craig Corbell, who, in 2014, bought the rights to the Cord who got in touch and asked if he was interested in buying name and trademark. part of his business, which had then just won distribution In the past year, he and his colleagues have worked dili- rights for the respected Moon cars. They were well-made gently on planning the next generation of Cords. vehicles of medium price and had a loyal following. Only After realizing a void in the high-end, luxury three- about 10 of them are believed to have reached Australia. wheeled vehicle market, they went to work on the Cord It worked out pretty well for the young Mr Cord Model III, which retains much of the 812’s lines, but sans who earned good money working with Quinlan, but he al- the Lycoming engine. Instead, power will come a pow- ways had an ear to the ground and learnt the prestigious erful bike motor – and there will be just one wheel at the Auburn Automobile Company was in a spot of financial back. angst. So, in 1924, he stepped off his bright moonbeam The small production run bureaucracy in the US is still and made Auburn an audacious offer. ‘Give me 20 per shuffling paper about, but the Cord will definitely be back cent of the profits, let me make the decisions and give me on the road, keeping the spirit of the adventurous Errett an option to buy a controlling interest in the company’ was alive. his bid. Somewhat surprisingly, the board of Auburn Pictures on page 14 agreed – provided he could save the brand.

Hello again from the Peel Branch . the offending fan was remove to avoid damage to Well after a rathe busy January things have the radiator. The made it home without any prob- settled down and we are back to our normal sum- lems. mer routine, relaxing and taking it easy On Wednesday 28 th a small group of 13 people We held our Valentine’s Day Rally on the from the Club had morning tea at the Secret Harbor 11 th and I must say what a great little run it was Jamie and Golf Club we had a lovely Morning Tea of Tea /coffee Kathie had us leave the club rooms via a back street and scones muffins and biscuits and enjoyed sitting on the Ve- that is when the fun started. I was convinced that we were randa of the Golf Club and chatting whilst some of the pub- going to the tractor museum at Serpentine I was told po- lic looked at our cars. 2 Members did not make it past the litely to listen to the instructions Glad that I did or I would start and the RAC was called to help out. have missed out on the lovely morning tea that was pre- Future Events are pared by Kathie that morning. The scones were something Meeting at Golden Bay 18 th March Details of events will be else The rally ended at the Azelia Ley Homestead Museum available at the meeting in Spearwood The lunch parking area there was perfect 24 th March Dennis is organizing an overnight event con- with plenty of shady trees and nice lawns Our hosts even tact Dennis McGavin for more details opened up early so we could take in the history of Spear- 2nd April Easter Monday picnic contact Arthur Paton for wood which in the early part of the last century was dairy more details farms and market gardens. The museum houses some April 15 th Run to Bunbury Miniature Railway contact early homemade inventions that were made to make the Kerry Lawson for more details hard work easier. Many thanks to Kathie and Jamie for a 25 th April Anzac Day Pinjarra contact Les Simpson for very enjoyable day. There was one car casualty on the day more details and that was Jamie’s Chev It had cracked a Fan blade so May 6 th is our AGM the club is only as strong as our members

March 2018 Early Auto Page 15 The Beast brings forth a vision or the 8 or 9 children sitting on top Part One of the DK 400 at Bassendean oval watching a football match. This was the last time that I saw the limousine What is it?? before Mr Hill and his family moved to Queensland. He It’s a car. had a tow bar fitted and with a caravan behind and a It can’t be. It’s too large. No it’s a barge. It’s ugly. I do roof rack loaded to the gunnels they set off into the believe that a terrorist of the time tried to blow up a wide, dusty muddy centre of Australia (there was only a London taxi and all that he did was create a standard gravel road across the centre at this time) It must have version of a Daimler DK 400 been muddy, because I am still trying to remove some of If it is ugly beyond comprehension and ex- it from the DK 400. But more of this later. tremely rare, then it must be desirable. If it is desirable, Mr. Hill acquired possession of the Limousine in then it must be attractive. However, beauty is in the eye August 1970 and when I tried to contact him in regard of the beholder, so I am told and I find the DK 400 to joining the newly formed DLOC of WA, in early 1974, strangely attractive I was advised that he and his family had departed for The Perth City Council ordered a new Daimler parts unknown. Limousine from Westralian Farmers Co-Op, the local In 1975, I heard rumours on the Daimler Daimler agents in early 1956. They were trading in their grape Vine that the limousine was no longer on the road Humber Pullman, and for this they were allowed 1200 and that it was being offered for sale in Brisbane. Time Pounds Aus. went by. In 1976, Mr hill wrote to the Daimler Club of- ($2400.00). The total fering the vehicle to us cost of the Daimler for $1200.00. As is Mayoral Limousine where is….At the time, I was very close to think that the Club’s 7000 pounds bank balance was about ($14000.00) and it $100. For the Club to was delivered in early think of procuring it 1957. was out of the question. In the mid Once again time went 1960’s Sir Thomas by. I wrote to Mr Hill Wardle was elected to and after several letters the position of Lord we agreed upon a price Mayor of the fair city and I was the owner of of Perth and he chose what I then believed to to follow our Sover- be a 1956 Daimler DK eign in using one of 400 Limousine. (at this those slightly inferior stage I had just finished makes of motorised transport from Crewe. And so the my Special Sports and had started work upon my Daimler languished unwanted and unloved in the City mother’s DB18 Saloon). TNT Car Transporters agreed to Council depot garage. bring the limousine from Queensland to North Freman- In 1970 it was decided by the City council that tle Depot and $600 changed hands. A further $50.00 they would dispose of the Ugly duckling/Graceful Swan was required to have it towed to Gooseberry Hill where and that tenders would be called for its purchase. Sub- by this time I was living, having erected a workshop and sequently an advertisement appeared it The West Aus- moved there in late 1975. tralian newspaper inviting interested parties to inspect I did not really want it. Surely some Daimler en- this very desirable vehicle and to submit an offer. At the thusiast would take it off my hands and lavish lots of time I was living in a boarding house and my “104”was TLC upon it. It wasn’t running. The engine had been already stretching my welcome. I inspected and drove partly dismantled and it appeared that Mr Hill had been the DK 400 and said “Satan put thee behind me, do not about to remove the engine. I wrote once again request- tempt me further” The best offer was $800.00(we are ing information about the necessity for the removal of now using decimal currency) from a gentleman who the engine and also information as to the whereabouts obviously did not appreciate just what he was tendering of the Tool Kit and several other parts that were miss- for. The City Council subsequently rejected this offer ing. He advised that that he didn’t have any other parts and tenders for the removal of the vehicle were re- for it and that it had never had a tool kit. Strange, as called.. I looked again and refrained. This time a Mr. Hill when the Council had sold it they had included $500 was successful with an offer of $1100.00. Mr Hill had 9 worth of spares and the tool kit had been with the car children and I rather think that some of them must have when it was advertised and I had driven it. The genera- moved into the Daimler and lived in it. My memory tor was missing along with several other small items.

Page 16 Early Auto March 2018 The engine had developed a rather bad knock in the ceeded to remove the big end shells and found that the vicinity of the crank shaft and he had taken it off the white metal had run on all of the bearing surfaces, indi- road. cation a severe lack of lubrication. ? The main bearings It is now 1986 and over the years I have contin- were not so bad. However they were showing signs of ued to advertise it at regular intervals. Everyone who running and the white metal had moved in several has had a look at it, just said “Too Big”. So it devolved places. The crankshaft was badly scored to a depth of that the job of restoring it will have to fall upon my 0.0015in on two of the big end journals and one of the shoulders. Besides, it cost me $2000.00 ten years ago, main journals was marked. This will make it necessary so I would have to get $5000.now to cover my cost (and to have the crankshaft ground to 0.0020in undersize a lot more to cover real inflation) and I believe Bedford truck bearings will fit rather well. In 1984 in preparation for restoration, I started Harford Engineering have been given the locating spare parts and this included ordering and crankshaft for x-ray inspection and they will grind to paying for a new set of pistons and valves from Oldham size. The quote for grinding and supply of shells is and Crowther the Daimler and Jaguar dealers in the $230, which I consider quite reasonable. Now for the UK> Unfortunately, in between receiving my payment pistons. Four of them came out reasonably easily. Just a and dispatching the goods they went into liquidation gentle bit of persuasion with a piece of jarrah and a and I lost my $440.00. The pistons were subsequently four pound gimpy hammer. The other two, being alu- sold to the DLOC spares division and I now had to buy minium and having had water in the cylinders were them from the Club. It seemed strange, to say the least, stuck fast. I left them for ten days or so, just giving them to have to pay for the same parts twice. I also pur- a periodical nudge with the gimpy to help the pene- chased a second hand radiator grill and surround from trene and distillate down to the rings. After many hours the Club spares and had them shipped to Australia. of 1/4 in up, 1/4in down, I manages to persuade them We had for some time planned a visit to the UK to come out. They had to be knocked right to the bot- in 1986 and after finishing the rebuild on the DB18, I tom of the bore so that I could clean out the rust and decided to dismantle the mechanical components of the mullock from the cylinder walls. Then they had to be DK 400 and ascertain what had gone wrong? Why? And tapped back to the top of the cylinders and taken out what parts would be required. So in early 1986 I trans- from the top. ferred it from the garage to the workshop and com- Fortunately the new pistons are 0.0020in over- menced to take it apart. size and the cylinders will have to be bored out to fit. Most of the Mudguard bolts had to be cut off The wear in the cylinders is neglible and if the water with the angle grinder and after several weeks of taking hadn’t got into the bores and corroded them, a new set off small bits and pieces, I had the engine bare and of rings would have been all that was required. There ready to lift out. I had already removed the tappet gear was not even a ridge around the top of the cylinders. and the head and found out that water had found its Hartford's will also check the connecting rods for true- way into two cylinders and that they were badly cor- ness and the big end caps for roundness. One bearing roded. This must have occurred soon after it went off shell had actually hammered out through the side of the road as it was already seized when it arrived from the cap. Queensland. I had taken the precaution when it arrived of putting a mixture of dieseline and oil into each cylin- To be continued at a later date T.O.S. der. When the engine was out and on the bench, I pro-

March 2018 Early Auto Page 17 Bits And Pieces FOR SALE WANTED 1929 Dodge DA Sedan Wanted to buy: An exceptional MGA Any model considered Car is on full unrestricted licence. Currently ( preference 1600) I am looking for a car that needs virtually no not running engine stripped but rebuild able. work. Nil rust is a must Not interested in doing major mechanical Was driving fine until engine problem a cou- or body work. Good money waiting if you are thinking of selling. ple of months ago. Very good original condi- George Mills 0412711736 0894184467 email: yil- tion with lots of spares [email protected] $14,000 neg. Please call Mick for details 0450081843 Back Page —can you identify make/model of the vehicles? They include: Morris 8; Star; Cubitt; Deasy; Mors; Daimler; Chrysler; Willys Knight; WO Bent- 1932 Austin 10 ley; Rolls Royce; Valiant; Darracq; Hillman; Thames; Mustang. And the people sedan on con- include Steve Rees, John Muhleisen; Kerry Lawson; Max Mardardy; Tom Sag- cessional licence. New tyres & tubes. gers; Tony Gibbs; Aileen Stockdale, Alex Kirkwood, Peter Carter Drives well. Will be sad to see her go, but needs to go to someone who will use her more than I do. Comes with some spare parts. $9500 ph Neil 93986312

1934 Oldsmobile Fairly rare ( only a cou- ple in WA) 1934 Oldsmobile 6 sedan. 6 wheeler (chassis, body, motor, G'Box)) incomplete car. Pretty sad condition and needs a lot of work, no running gear, some panels damaged. One door and. Boot lid missing. Surplus to my needs and taking up space. If you are taking it on as a project I can provide some help and templates for some missing parts. $1100 1938 Plymouth speedometer . Beautiful condition $200. Contact Sam Di Nucci 0434205187

1948 Ford Anglia Tourer , 10hp motor – club licenced. Good looking vehicle, great runner and an excellent rally car. $14,500 ono Contact: Ken Foster by phone 0417-786-697 or by email kenneth- [email protected] BYGONE SPARES AND RESTORATIONS 1952 Desoto Diplomat 3 speed man, Yesterdays Motoring Today AI mechanically. New starter motor and Bruce Sharman Restoration Specialist new rear shock absorbers. 6 month licence. Reluctant sale, too many cars!! PO Box 1505, Toodyay, WA 6566 $17,500 ono. Phone Ernie Hunter 08 (08) 9574 4905 9752 1898 or 0409 688 586 M: 0408 88 92 79 1977 Ford Fairlane 500 - fully licensed. Email: [email protected] (ZH 1977)- 302 engine, 189k kms- vgc, - www.bygonesparesandrestorations.com white with beige vinyl roof- $12,000 ono Contact : Greg 0418944606

1978 ZH Ford Fairlane 500 Sedan . Colour biege. Excellent interior. Spare doors and bumpers. On concession li- cense. $8,500. Phone John 9537 6970.

1969 Ford Mustang convertible power roof full restoration 302 – 2v engine 4speed manual all matching no. 1934 Buick straight 8 clean vehicle older restoration just had a going over touched up all paint work and mechanical check over great looking car. Contact: Glen Hodda 0439393665 email: [email protected]

Page 20 Early Auto February 2018 Veteran Car Club of W.A. (Inc), Meetings held on the 4th Thursday in each month (except December) in the Club P O Box 79, Bentley WA 6982 Rooms, 265 Hale Road (Cnr Tonkin Highway), Wattle Grove commencing at 8pm A.B.N. 16 234 602 729 Parts shed & library open most Wed mornings Web Site: www.veterancarclubofwa.asn.au Club room bookings - 9453 2728 CLUB CONTACTS: MODEL T FORD SECTION PRESIDENT —Tony Hume [email protected] Ph: 0457 678 898 Chairman Alan Long [email protected] ph: 0407 773 358 Immediate Past President Peter Carter, 6 Lonnie St, Daglish 6008 Ph: 9388 Secretary John Oldland [email protected] ph: (08) 9291 6254 8996 [email protected] Treasurer: Richard Brisbane -Cohen 14 Trillo Rd, Subiaco 6008 Ph 9381 8279 VICE PRESIDENT Terry Duke Ph: 9293 4349 [email protected] MUSTANG AND SHELBY SECTION Chairman Roger Bell Ph: 9364 2474 SECRETARY Alex Kirkwood Ph: (08) 9419 1654 Secretary’s email: [email protected] Secretary Sally Bell Ph: 9364 2474 (ALL mail to the Club Post Office Box as at top of this page PLEASE) Email: [email protected] TREASURER STUDEBAKER SECTION Mail to: 28 Concorde Drive, High Wycombe. 6057 John Heydon, 23 Melville Beach Rd, Applecross ph: 0409594885 Chairman Jim Wade 94371610/0419 969 783 [email protected] Treasurer’s email: [email protected] Secretary Esther Robertson 0414 723 821 [email protected] CONCESSIONAL LICENCE REGISTRAR David Reid, 205 Bailey Rd, Glen Forrest, 6071 Treasurer Leonie Wade 0419 969 783 [email protected] Email [email protected] ph: (08) 9298 9033 ALBANY BRANCH P.O. Box 307, Albany, 6330 MEMBERSHIP REGISTRAR Club rooms address:- Kitson Road, Gledhow Email [email protected] Aileen Stockdale, 6 Oxley Place, Darlington WA 6070 ph:(08) 9252 1292 Chairman Les Checketts ph: 0403 681 554 SPARE PARTS COORDINATOR Phillip Stockdale ph: (08) 9252 1292 Secretary Jenny Sinclair ph: 9841 2652 Email [email protected] BUILDING AND PREMISES CHAIR Lyle Metcalf ph: 0417 993 631 Treasurer Robert Hickling 220 Mercer Road , Albany 6330 ph: 9844 7476 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lyle Metcalf ph: 0417 993 631 BUSSELTON BRANCH P.O. Box 428, Busselton, 6280 Ian Baxter ph: (08) 9381 6808 Club rooms address: Cnr Queen St and Marine Tce, Busselton Esther Robertson ph: 0414 723 821 Chairperson Stuart Pearson 56 Kwenda Loop, Capel ph 0407 190 846 Geoff Moor Ph: 0418 929 035 Secretary Russell Chinnery P O Box 428, Busselton 6280 ph 0419 933 620 SECTION REPRESENTATIVES ON MANAGEMENT Email: [email protected] VETERAN John Oldland ph: (08) 9291 6254 Treasurer Nola Angus 2/77 Harris Rd, Geographe, 6280 ph: 97522773 VINTAGE Bob Beames ph: (08) 9405 8808 CHITTERING BRANCH POST VINTAGE/COMMERCIAL Trevor Hooper ph: (08) 9447 2629 Chairman Alan Cox Ph: 9571 0107/0439 920 222 [email protected] MILITARY Paul Andrews 0416 070 217 MUSTANG SHELBY Roger Bell ph: (08) 9364 2474 Secretary Di Broad 9576 0311 [email protected] T FORD Alex Kirkwood ph: (08) 9419 1654 Treasurer Marilyn Martin 9576 0818 [email protected] HUMBER ROOTES GROUP ph: STUDEBAKER Esther Robertson ph: 0414 723 821 COLLIE BRANCH P.O. Box 379 Collie W.A. 6225 CLUB MEETING HOST Club rooms address: Medic Street, Collie Stefan Dumitro ph: (08) 9277 8319 Chairman John Piavanini, 0418 931 285 [email protected] EARLY AUTO EDITOR Geoff Moor (see inside front cover) Secretary Hamish Pipe 9734 2747 or 0497 156 755 LIBRARIANS Christine and John Howell ph: 9359 1176 email: [email protected] AFFILIATED CLUBS Treasurer Wayne Millman 0408477472 Vintage Motorcycle Club of WA Secretary - Jim Douglas (08) 9401 6763 Buick Owners Club of Western Australia Inc. Bev Nicholson (08) 9405 7451 email: [email protected] Daimler & Lanchester Owners Club of W.A. Tom Saggers (08) 92931915 DONNYBROOK BRANCH South West Veteran Car Club, PO Box 482, Bunbury Chairman Doug Bishop 9731 2998 email: [email protected] DATING OFFICERS Secretary Suzanne Smithers 9731 1395 email: [email protected] Veteran Ray Coyle, 19 Irwin St, Henley Brook ph: (08) 9296 1046 Treasurer Pam Licciardello 9731 0106 email: [email protected] Alex Selley, 5 Tuckey Place, Golden Bay ph: (08) 9537 3409 Vintage Philip Stockdale, 6 Oxley Pl, Darlington ph: (08) 9252 1292 EASTERN GOLDFIELDS BRANCH Post Vintage John McLean 30 Addison Way, Warwick ph: (08) 9448 2120 Club Rooms address: 13 Whitlock Street Kalgoorlie Military Norm Chester 3 Myrtle Street Walliston ph: (08) 9291 6767 Chairman Bert White, 63 Millen Street Boulder 6432 ph 0427 540619 FIRST LICENCE VEHICLE EXAMINERS Secretary Garth Irvin 84 Davis St, Boulder 6432 Murray Lizatovich ph: (08) 9299 6774 Ph (08) 9093 2445 [email protected] Rick Beazley ph: (08) 9419 3149 David Reid —email: [email protected] ph: (08) 9298 9033 Treasurer Geoff Paynter P O Box 870 Kalgoorlie 6430 ph: 9021 5712 John McLean ph: (08) 9249 9457 ESPERANCE BRANCH PO Box 2409, Esperance 6450 Glenn Hodda ph: (08) 9537 7052 Branch Email Address: [email protected] Philip Stockdale ph: (08) 9252 1292 Chairman Norm Hanks 0427444125 VEHICLE SCRUTINEERS email: [email protected] Albany Les Checketts —Scrutineer ph: 0403 681 554 Vice Chair Kim Seinor 0412 072 642 David Kinnear —Authenticity officer ph: (08) 9841 3303 Secretary Merle Hanks 0427444120 Graham Wright —Authenticity officer ph: 0427 907 769 Warren Blackwood Alan Duns, Jim Harkins, Fred Doust —no contacts provided [email protected] COUNCIL MOTORING CLUBS REPRESENTATIVES Treasurer Judy Shaw 0427715180 Geoff Moor ph: (08) 0418 929 035 ; Esther Robertson ph:(08) 9454 5826 KATANNING & DISTRICTS BRANCH Postal: 6 cliff St Katanning WA 6317 CLUB ROOM BOOKING AGENT ph: (08)9453 2728 WEBMASTER Chairman Alex Stevenson 47 Adam St, Katanning 6317 Ph 9821 8573 John Oldland [email protected] ph: (08) 9291 6254 Secretary Peter Willis Email: [email protected] 9821 5778 Treasurer Garry Griffiths Email: [email protected] SECTION AND BRANCH CONTACTS: VETERAN SECTION Section Rooms, Wireless Hill, Applecross MIDWEST BRANCH P.O. Box 1900 Geraldton 6531 Chairman Linton Sharp [email protected] Ph: 9242 4541 Chairman Mark Hatch P.O. Box 975 , Geraldton 6531 ph: 99251016 Secretary Bob Henley 6 Carob Tree Place, Lesmurdie, 6076 Ph: 9291 7272 email : [email protected] Treasurer Nevis Dowding 40 Wandarrie Avenue, Yokine, 6060 Ph: 9275 8994 Secretary Margaret Hatch 0438 051 016 email: [email protected] VINTAGE SECTION Treasurer Mike Marsh Ph: 9938 1150 email: [email protected] Chairman Rod Vogel mobile 0456020002. email: [email protected] PEEL BRANCH P.O. Box 31, Mandurah, 6210 Secretary Lesley Gibbs 21 Bellevue Tce, Fremantle Ph: 6420 2535, 0478 599 563 Chairman David Munro E. [email protected] 0419 946 787 Treasurer Richard Whitehead 9 Anglesea St, East Victoria Park Ph: 9361 1258 Secretary Ray Blyth E: [email protected] Ph: 9581 1632 0402002469 Treasurer Judy Barnes E: [email protected] Ph: 9586 9097 POST VINTAGE SECTION Chairman Geoff Ellis [email protected] WARREN/BLACKWOOD BRANCH P0 Box 21 Manjimup WA 6258 Secretary Greg Ricket [email protected] 0438861954 Chairman David Savage email david. [email protected] phone 97772903 Treasurer Chris Rogers 1/5 Haig St, Ashfield 6054 0407969402 Secretary Deb Weston email [email protected] ph: 0428464043 HUMBER & ROOTES GROUP SECTION Treasurer John Jonker 0439411351 email: [email protected] Chairman Alan Wegner Ph: 93104432; Mob: 0400443152 email: [email protected] YORK BRANCH P O Box 326 York WA 6302 Deputy Chairman Darryl Ferguson Ph: 9378 9260 [email protected] Chairperson Gary Byfield 9641 1741; 0414 885 338 e: [email protected] Secretary Terrance Chin [email protected] Secretary Regina Michel-Huessy 9643 1074 e: [email protected] Treasurer Gary Slater 9641 2806 [email protected] Treasurer Leo Pendergrast 0439 331 246 e: [email protected] MILITARY SECTION Change of Mailing Address and Chairman Bob Wise [email protected] Secretary Murray Connell [email protected] non-delivery of Early Auto —contact: Treasurer Tony Arrigo [email protected] Aileen Stockdale 6 Oxley Place, Darlington WA 6070 ph: (08) 9252 1292 Email: [email protected] 60th Anniversary display at Hyde Park —Labour Day 2018. Thanks go to Harry & Deidre Pyle and to Tony and Lesley Gibbs for organising a great day out!

112.5 vehicles on show. The 0.5 was the Mustang trailer →

Veteran Car Club of WA Inc KATANNING AND DISTRICTS BRANCH WAGIN RALLY NON COMPETITIVE June 2 nd /3 rd /4 th 2018

ENTRY FORM - 2018 Entries: close Monday 18 th May General enquiries. Ron Hollands Entries to : S. Newbold PHONE 0427612791 6 Trenton St, WAGIN 6315 Email:- [email protected]

ENTRY FEE $12.00 per vehicle Late Fee $15.00

ENTRANT………………………………………………………………………………………………

PHONE…………………………………...

ADDRESS………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………..POSTCODE………………

MAKE AND YEAR OF VEHICLE…………………………………………… .Rego. No ……………….

SAT 2 nd Evening meal and catch up $10.00 per head no …... $...... SUN. Breakfast: $5.00 per head no …… $...... SUN 3rd lunch $10.00 per head no …... $...... Sunday night Buffet dinner $25.00 per head no …… $...... Monday breakfast: $5.00 per head no …… $ Rally entry fee: $ 12.00 Total $...... Expressions of interest. Scenic Flights:- $35.00 per head DO NOT SEND MONEY’’ no….. Sunday Old Time Movies $7.00ea “ “ “ “ no….

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND DECLARATION OF INDEMNITY I understand that my participation in this rally event may expose me, my property, my reserve driver and passengers, if any, to risk of death, personal injury, loss or damage, which risks may or may not be foreseeable, and I hereby voluntarily assume all such risks as a condition of my application to participate.

I have read the Constitution and the Rally Rules of the Veteran Car Club of WA Inc. In consideration for my being allowed to participate in this rally event, I hereby agree to be bound by the said Constitution and Rally Rules, and I further agree to save harmless and keep indemnified the rally event organizers, promoters and all club members, along with their respective officials, servants, agents and representatives, from and against all actions, claims, costs, expenses and demands of any kind, in respect of death, personal injury, loss or damage to me, my property, my reserve driver and passengers, however caused , that arise or are alleged to arise out of or in connection with my entry or participation in the rally event, except insofar as such actions, claims, costs expenses and demands are covered by an Insurance Policy with the State Government Insurance Commission or some other insurance company. I understand all monies shall be refunded should my application be denied. I declare that my vehicle is currently licensed and roadworthy, and that I hold the appropriate driver’s licence.

APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE…………………………………..DATE…………….must be signed. Accommodation: Wagin Motel 9861 1888, Mitchell House 9861 2000, Palace Hotel 9861 1003, Moran's Ho- tel 9861 1017 , or Caravan Park 9861 1177 or 0419 611 057. Buckingham's’ Bed and Breakfast 9861 1428 Free RV parking at sports ground must have your own shower and toilet. ALBANY EASTER RALLY SUNDAY 1st APRIL 2018 CONDUCTED BY ALBANY & DISTRICTS BRANCH OF THE V.C.C. OF W.A.(INC) OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE V.C.C. OF W.A. (INC) & AFFILIATED CLUBS ENTRIES TO: EASTER CO-ORDINATOR J SINCLAIR 14 TARGET ROAD ALBANY W A 6330 (98412652) ENTRY FEE : $20.00 PER VEHICLE (INCLUDES VENUE FEES AND MORNING TEA) NO LATE ENTRIES : ENTRIES CLOSE: MARCH 22 nd 2018 ENTRY DETAILS: (PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS ) DRIVER ...... NAVIGATOR......

ADDRESS...... POSTCODE......

PHONE...... BRANCH /SECTION (VCC) /CLUB......

EMAIL ......

YEAR & MAKE OF VEHICLE ...... LICENCE REGISTRATION No......

CLASS (PLEASE CIRCLE) One category only VETERAN VINTAGE POST VINTAGE

MOTOR CYCLE MODERN / INVITATION (Invitation is for members of invited clubs if not a member of VCC)

PLEASE NOTE: Modern vehicles are ineligible for Outright Winner.

SPEED (CIRCLE) 30KPH 40KPH 50KPH NOTE: KILOMETRES PER HOUR

PLEASE ENCLOSE PAYMENT - Payable to :- V.C.C. of W A (Inc) Albany & Districts Branch

FRIDAY 30 TH SOUP & PIZZA ...... @ $10.00ea = $ ......

SATURDAY EVENING MEAL …… @ $40.00 ea = $...... (3 course meal no late entries( licensed bar)

SUNDAY LUNCH (ALL ONE PRICE). @ $ 15.00 ea = $......

ENTRY FEE ...... $ 20.00

TOTAL ( payment to be paid by 22 nd March 2018) $...... ENCLOSED ------ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND DECLARATION OF INDEMNITY I understand that my participation in this rally event may expose me, my property, my reserve driver and passengers, if any, to risk of death, personal injury, loss or damage, which risks may or may not be foreseeable, and I hereby voluntarily assume all such risks as a condition of my application to participate. I have read the Constitution and the Rally Rules of the Veteran Car Club of WA Inc. In consideration for my being allowed to participate in this rally event, I hereby agree to be bound by the said Constitution and Rally Rules, and I further agree to save harmless and keep indemnified the rally event organisers, promoters and all club members, along with their respective officials, servants, agents and representatives, from and against all actions, claims, costs, expenses and demands of any kind, in respect of death, personal injury, loss or damage to me, my property, my reserve driver or passengers, however caused, that arise or are alleged to arise out of or in connection with my entry or participation in the rally event, except insofar as such actions, claims, costs expenses and demands are covered by an Insurance Policy with the State Government Insurance Commission or some other insurance company. I understand all monies shall be refunded should my application be denied. I declare that my vehicle is currently licensed and roadworthy, and that I hold the appropriate driver’s licence.

Signed……………………………………………………Date...... ……. ( Must be signed to enter rally)

PROGRAMME DETACH & KEEP THIS SECTION FOR YOUR REFERENCE Friday 30 TH 5.30pm Evening of socialising at Club Rooms Kitson Road with soup & pizzas

Saturday 31 ST - 8.30am Assemble for Vehicle display in Entertainment Centre Car Park Toll Place off Princess Royal Drive watch for signs Saturday 31 ST - 6.00pm evening meal is at Le Grande Motel Albany Hwy (Licensed Bar special diets can be arranged if you advise me with entry form )

Sunday 1 ST - 8.15am Assemble for rally at the car park Stirling Tce briefing 8.45 Sharp First car out at 9.00am . After morning tea and visit to place of interest we will return to club rooms for lunch to be followed by Rocker Cover Racing. We will also have display of craft & memorabilia in hall for members to have a look at and the urn will be kept boiling for tea and coffee. 7. 30pm Trophy presentation and Cuppa at the Club Rooms Kitson Road.