WESTERN VETERAN AND VINTAGE

MOTOR CLUB, LTD.

Newsletter March 2009

Recent Photos 2 Insurance/Crossword 11 Directors and Officers 3 WVVMC Events 12 Restoration Project 4 Membership Director 13 Museums Abroad 5 2009 Membership 14 Charity Report 6 2009 Membership 15 News Items, Snippits 7 2009 Membership 16 For Sale/Services 8 Editor/Period Ads 17 Events Diary 9 Ford Anglia 18 Cullinane Chamois Run 10 Ford Anglia 19

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Recent Photos

Josie Conacur is presented with a birthday card

Children look in awe at 1923 Ford Model T at Gort Parade All The Presidents Men! Past and Present Presidents

Peggy Francis-St.Patricks Day 2009

1963 Daimler– Sean Casey

Glorious weather for Oranmore St Patricks Day Parade

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Newsletter, March 2009

WESTERN VETERAN AND VINTAGE

MOTOR CLUB, LTD.

W.V.V.M.C. Limited, Registered Office: c/o Mark Hanley & Co. Accountants;. Devon House, The Crescent, Galway. Reg. No.: 132186

Directors and Officers for 2009:

Chairman: Frank Mullan Tel. 091-523012, 086-2327678

Secretary: John Keane Tel. 091- 790963, 087-2411091

Finance Director: Ray O’Donoghue Tel. 091-794241, 087-2798122

Membership Director: Michael Spellman Tel. 091-798017, 086 -8210679

Events Director: Tom Spellman Tel. 091-798083, 085-1542099

Technical Director: David Fennell Tel. 091-757208, 087-2273747

Communications Director : Ian Doherty Tel. 091 849789, 086-8295332

Hon. Members: Jimmy Francis and Phil Denson

Hon. President: Pat Conacur

Committee Members Tom Fahy, Bill Fennell, Padraic Giblin, Tom Kavanagh, Sergio Magnetti, Joe O’Neill, Ray Spellman

WVVMC newsletter is published quarterly. Letters, trip reports, articles, cars for sale or parts wanted, interesting articles, advertisements etc. for the Club’s Newsletter, can be sent to: Ian Doherty, Tara, Kilskeagh, Athenry or e-mailed to: [email protected] See also our website: www.wvvmc.com

3 Restoration Project Words & Photos by Phil Denson

What is it? Who bought it? And Why? It’s a Kerry Tourer, built by Whittingham and Mitchell on a 1933 Baby Ford (Model Y). Margaret and Phil Denson bought it. In our defence, there are only 3 left. Two MK2s and one MK I, this is the Mk I. As we have a house in Kerry and the colour is “Kerry green” you can understand why we had to have it. The intention was to rebuild it and repaint it in the green, painting the wheels in gold so as to match the Kerry colours but as a friend kindly pointed out, it would look much like a John Deere tractor! So back to the drawing board. We then had the brilliant idea of painting the chequered flag on the radiator stone guard in the green and yellow chequers – much better idea and more in keeping. The Restoration to date. At the moment it is now stripped down to the chassis which is being strengthened and painted, ready for all the renovated parts to be built back on. Here we go! Chassis renovated and the newly reconditioned engine and gearbox back in! Can’t tell you how many times the parts have been bolted on and off….. as you do! We are having some trouble with the front wings rebuild but we’ll get it right in the end. The back wings have to be remade so they will take some time. The interior was prelly much non-existent so we have had to copy from the only other car in the UK and although that is a MK II we are using what is left of ours to reconstruct it and keep it as authentic as possible. All in all a lot of work has been done, ready for rebuilding but obviously the bodywork will take some time yet. The chrome bits are more or less gathered together ready to go to the platers, who are usually quite quick, so it should be back before too long. It gives you a lift when you see the shiny stuff ready to go back on. Makes you want to get on with it! 9th March: Must tell you that as of today she’s a runner!!! After much swapping of Carbs and distributors she started and ran very well. Really sweet engine!! In conclusion: Lots of work to do yet. Will report with more photographs as it progresses and hopefully we will be able to bring it over for the WestRun, maybe not this year, but next. Phil Denson, Burnley UK

4 Car Museums Abroad By Michael Spellman Mercedes Museum, Stuttgart, Germany I have just spent a lovely weekend with my wife Peggy and children Kieran and Rachel, in the Disneyland of any motor enthusiast; Stuttgart in Germany. During our time there, we visited the Mercedes and Porsche museums in the city. The Mercedes Museum was opened nearly three years ago in time for the European Football championships. One of the venues for the championships was the Daimler Stadium which in on the same street as the museum and the headquarters of Daimler Benz, and by having the museum opened in time, it would have meant an added attraction for the football supporters. Incidently, all three venues are situated on Mercedesstrasse (Mercedes Street!). The building itself is a work of art, it consists of nine floors and when you enter, you start from the top (you are whizzed up by elevator), beginning with the horse and the first Daimler and Benz cars and trucks. As you progress through the museum (through time), you cover the first cars to carry the name Mercedes, into the twenties and thirties – the supercharged cars of that era. Into the fifties, with the gullwing 300SL cars and through the latter decades showing most model types produced. Off each section, there is a separate showroom showing vehicles (as it was not just cars, but trucks, buses and aeroplanes), in a particular category i.e. lorries, emergency vehicles, cars owned by famous people etc. The 1st floor, covered the area of motor sport. Cars that raced the early 1900’s, through the Mille Miglia and Panamerica races up to the formula 1 cars of today are on show. The final section (before you arrive into the shop and restaurants) covered car and safety design. The vehicles themselves are all roadworthy and can be used in trials or other events, so the museum is always changing as cars are used elsewhere and others models take their place. The next building is the Mercedes Centre, where you can view the latest models available from Mercedes. You couldn’t blame the company for that, after showing the input the company has made to motor development, starting with the very first cars to try and entice you with their latest offerings. No, I didn’t buy another car! Stuttgart city itself, is the capital city of the region and has many historic buildings, parks and monuments (though some had to be rebuilt after the 2nd World War). There are many departmental stores and shopping malls if you are that way inclined. In the next newsletter, I will detail our trip to the Porsche museum.

5 Charity Committee Report By Sergio Magnetti

News From Mozambique

As you are aware, in 2006 the WVVMC established a car maintenance training centre in Maputo – Mozambique for street children. These Children had been rescued by an organisation financed by the Norwegian Government. After an initial slow start due a serious explosion of a nearby army arsenal which substantially damaged the children’s centre where our workshop is based, I am pleased to say that recently our project is running very well. There are 26 students, aged between 15 and 17 years of age attending the training. There are two classes twice a week, one in the morning for beginners and one in the afternoon for advanced. Both groups are under the supervision of a qualified mechanic. The children learn some car basic theory and they do practical work on the fleet of the centre, helping to maintain them and reduce the cost for the organisation. The aim of this project is to give these children a chance to continue their training with the possibility of gaining employment, but also to ensure that they won’t go back to the streets, which in Maputo is a very dangerous place to be. In addition to the car maintenance training we have helped 4 students to obtain a driving licence and at the present they are driving for the centre which gives them a greater chance of getting a job elsewhere in the future. The whole cost of this project so far has been €14,975, including some civil work to build the premises, acquire the equipment and tools in Ireland and then to transport them to Mozambique. The money also goes towards the teachers salary, transport and lunch for the students and all other expenses. I think if we can keep half of them off the streets it will have been well worth the effort. We are now sending another €4,000 to run the project in 2009, including some additional equipment. There is much more that could be done for them, but it will require more funding that we have to try to raise in the current year, and of course we must not forget our local charities. This will be the challenge for 2009.

Charity Fund 2009 By Sergio Magnetti We are again trying to raise money for our charity fund. Every year it becomes more and more difficult to find a way to do it. This year, in addition to “our brain drying out” we now have to deal with the recession. We are still confident, however in the generosity of our club members, as you have proved in the past years.

6 Continued next page to the club items that you no longer need, but are reluctant to dispose of as they still have value, we will take them to auctions around the country and the money raised will go to our charity fund. I know this is not a very original idea (cash in the attic) but I think it could work. If you have a look around your house you may be surprised how many small bits of china, crystal, paintings, brass etc. which are cluttering up your home but are still too good to be thrown away. This is your chance to do a ‘spring clean’ and help some charities. All you have to do is to call myself or any of the committee members to arrange for delivery or collection and we will do the rest. Sergio Magnetti, Charity Fund Organiser

Charity Donation On the 18th February 2009, a cheque for €1000 from was presented by the WVVMC to The Children’s Rememberance Day Fund. Photo: David Fennell

Wedding Hire We are often contacted via the website by people looking for Vintage Cars for weddings. I believe some members do this professionally and others may do it occasionally for “friends”! I even have a request from someone wishing to hire a car to drive themselves for their wedding. I will gladly pass on the contact details of these people to anyone offering these services.

Free To Good Home

1950’s Car Radio (including transformer) Complete but may need a small amount of work to get it working. Phone: 093 24114 (work hours)

St Patricks Day 2009 The club attended the St Patricks day parades in Gort (Sunday 15th) and Oranmore and Athenry on the 17th. The parades were well represented by WVVMC members and other Vintage enthusiasts and the beautiful weather made them wonderful days. At Oranmore, the MC took the time to get a little information about each car beforehand which he read out as each of us passed the stand. This, in my opinion added a nice personal touch.

7 For Sale/Services Available

1937 Ford Model Y (Baby Ford). Excellent all round condition. At present in Kerry (so will save the expense of travel to the UK). Driven to Kerry from Manchester. Attended several rallies in Kerry last year and did the Healey Pass with no problems but much admiration. These smashing, reliable, rare little cars are getting harder to find. Now for sale in order to finance my new project. £5,000 or equivalent in Euro. Ring Phil Denson on 0044 1282 774768 UK or Irish Mobile 0862469787.

For Sale 1957 Ferguson FE35 (Gold Belly) Restored Engine Rebuilt New Wings Too many new parts to mention €7000 ONO Contact David on 087-2273747

FOR SALE 1968 Volkswagen Beetle Karmann Cabriolet. 1600 cc engine. Very Good Condition, new hood, bumpers and hub caps. Sill strengtheners replaced two years ago. Featured in Volksworld magazine. I'm selling as I have made another purchase and I need the space. For further details contact Michael Spellman 086 821 0679, email: [email protected]

Car Storage Facility– Oughterard Available immediately, newly built 3000 sq ft storage area available for those who have no room to store and protect their pride and joy from the elements. Secure dry and clean storage in Oughterard, with battery charging facilities and with mechanic available on site for any repair or servicing that is required. For more information call 087-2581913.

Upholstery Service Graney Upholstery, Killaneena. Co Clare (8miles from Gort) Complete upholstery service (including car seats). Contact Martin Flaherty 061-925143

85 EVENTS DIARY

April 5th WVVMC “Meals After Wheels Run” Meet at 12.30, Esso Garage Oranmore, Details P12

April 12th Tipperary Vintage Rally, Tipperary Racecourse on N24 Details, 086 8772730 or www.tipprally.com

April 17th-19th Mercedes Benz Club “Spring run to the west” (Donegal) Details, Sean Mc Greevy 086 2585009

April 26th Mountbellew Vintage Club Spring Run Details, 086 2157160

May 3rd Lakeland Vintage Club Annual Show at Newcastle House Details, Edre Mills 087 6649069

May 16th-17th West Cork Vintage Club Summer Car Run Details, Albert Harte, 086 8246119

May 23rd-24th Limerick Summer Run and Car Show, Woodlands Hotel, Adare. Details, Moss Greaney 086 8968802

May 29th- Gordon Bennett Irish Classic Car Run. Portlaoise. June 1st Details 087 2528229 (6-8pm) www.gordonbennettclassic.ie

June 7th West Limerick Vintage Club, Summer Run Details 087 7608486 www.westlimerickvintageclub.com

June 14th Classic Car Live, Mondello Park Co Kildare. Details, Irish Vintage Scene, or www.mondello.ie

June 26th-28th Connacht Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Run Castlebar, Details Eugene Gillespie 071 9143487

July 24th-26th WVVMC WestRun to Station House Hotel, Clifden Details P12 More detail to follow.

WVVMC Events to be confirmed

May 2009 Heritage Run 2009 (See note on P12)

June 2009 Charity Treasure Hunt (See note on P12)

9 Cullinane Chamois Run, 2009. Text by Bill Fennell

On Sunday 15th February, 2009, a day which happened to be dry and crisp, we all converged on Parsons Garage, Tuam, where we were cordially greeted and treated to tea, coffee and, of course, biscuits, by the Parson and Quinlan families. The assembled gathering met just after noon and following a period of regalement, a total of 33 cars left Kilcloghans just before 1p.m. and headed on their merry way being led by P.J. Higgins. For the short trip we travelled to Ballindine and on to Dunmore via Irishtown and then returned to Tuam where we sampled the fare at the relatively new Ard Ri Hotel. As is now the tradition with this run, there was a collection taken up for Tuam Cancer Care, a charity very close to the Cullinane family. The collection realised a sum of €495 and later a cheque for €800 was handed over to the charity, with the balance being made up from the Club’s Charity Account. This was a very special day in the life of Jimmy Francis, one of our two honorary life members, as in conjunction with the lunch, the club celebrated his 95th birthday. Congratulations and well done Jimmy. Of course, no birthday celebration is complete without a cake and Jimmy had the task of cutting it, surrounded by his loving family. Numerous photographs were taken on the occasion and, no doubt, some will feature elsewhere in this Newsletter. As in previous years, the Cullinane Chamois Run was organised by Helen Quinlan and the club are deeply indebted to her for another run expertly organised. Thanks Helen.

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1 Motoring Crossword No. 5 ACROSS 3. Up for a...... 4. May slip occasionally 6. We are all.... heads 7. turkey in suspension 10. Twist my arm 11. New to Jimmy in 51 12. No maps like this in the old days

DOWN 1. Cute little sprite 2. Stab with this pin 4. Wheel fit for a king 5. Minor (Nomadic people) 8. Stop with this footwear 9. Contrary Shaft

Classic Insurance Some members have reported to us that an Insurance company based in Northern Ireland is offering very competitive quotes for classic insurance. One member was quoted €202.79 to insure his two classic cars on the one policy. The company is called Campbell Autoline. They can be contacted on (028) 70344321 or at www.cccinsurance.com That said, AXA are still very competitive with their Concours policies. Seemingly , there is a price-war going on at present for this type of low risk business. I also heard at the weekend that Carole Nash, who had become expensive in latter years are now undercutting them all. The best advice is to start looking at least a month before your renewal date and to shop around. When you get a quote from company A, ask company B to better it. Chances are, they will. They want your business! Post Christmas Run– Dartfield

On Dec 27th we had our annual Post-Christmas Run. The plan was to have a short run to Loughrea, a bite of lunch at the Lough Rea hotel and then visit Dartfield transport Museum. There was some last minute confusion as to whether the museum would be open but it turned out to be in the end. The Lough Rea was disappointing as we were all separated. Later a birthday card was presented to Josie Conacur, our first Lady.(Photo Page 2) It was a bitterly cold day but fresh and good to get the cars back on the road. Some members went on to Killimor to view John Malones collection.

1 WVVMC UPCOMING EVENTS

Meals after Wheels Run, Sunday April 5th 2009 Meet at 12.30pm at the Esso Garage in Oranmore. This is situated just beyond the railway crossing on the Claregalway road. We Leave at 1pm and head towards Loughrea and cutting across to Gort. We will be stopping at Coole Park near Gort to stretch our legs! Dinner on the way back to Galway in Paddy Burkes in Clarinbridge. Dinner is €21.50 for four course. Separate Flyer/Entry form available on the day or from Michael Spellman For further information call 086 821 0679, email: [email protected]

Heritage Run. The annual Heritage Run will held be in May 2009. The details have yet to be finalised. We will let you know by separate flyer as soon as we can

Charity Treasure Hunt. It was proposed at a recent committee meeting to hold a Treasure Hunt for charity in June 2009. The route will be possibly around Connemara, a run of about 30 miles with 20-30 cars taking part. An entry fee of about €20 would be charged, the proceeds of which would go to local charities.

WestRun 2009. Due to the success of last years WestRun to Clifden, it was decided that we would go back again this year. The weekend starts with the usual Static Display of the cars at the Spanish Arch, Galway on Friday July 24th followed by a Run to Clifden on Saturday 25th. Music and Craic will be laid on in Clifden. The Gala Dinner Dance will be held in the Station House Hotel and will cost €30. An accommodation rate at the Station House Hotel of €80 per person sharing (inclusive of breakfast) has been negotiated for participants. This is a good reduction on last years price (sign of the times!). A list of alternative accommodation will be provided also. The following day, Sunday 26th there will be a road run back to Galway. More details will follow in the June Newsletter or may be available by contacting Tom Spellman on 091 798003 0r 085 1542049

1 W.V.V.M.C. MEMBERSHIP by Michael Spellman

Membership Update

Members who paid their 2009 subscription, many thanks, you will find your new membership card enclosed with this newsletter.

If you did not get your membership card, your membership subscription is now overdue for 2009. Unless you send on your subscription, this will be your last newsletter.

The membership subscription for 2009 is €38 cash or cheque. You can post your membership subscription by cheque (made payable to WVVMC Ltd.) to me at;

Fuchsia Lodge, Clogher, Claregalway, Co. Galway

If you have a query concerning your membership or filling out the forms, please contact me on 086 8210679.

Fifty members have now switched to paying their subscription by direct debit. If you wish to pay by direct debit in the future, please contact me (this subscription is €32 for the year). At all future events, I will have direct debit forms and standing order cancellation letters with me.

Michael Spellman Membership Director

Solution to Crossword from Page11 1 2009 SUBSCRIBED MEMBERS

No. NAME ADDRESS PHONE 86 Allen Nicky 36 Dun an Oir, Caheronaun, Loughrea, Co Galway 086 8603101 145 Barry Bill 56 Windfield Gardens, Clybaun Rd, Galway 091 528891 83 Blake Gabriel Feigh West, Tuam, Co Galway 093 49466 291 Blake John Feigh West, Tuam, Co Galway 093 49466 314 Blake Michael 55 Gleann na Coille, Barna Rd, Galway 091 591437 61 Brett Tom Gortard, Clarinbridge, Co Galway 091 794817 22 Brophy Brian The Lodge, Barna, Co.Galway 112 Burke Tom Knockdoe, Claregalway, Co.Galway 175 Burke Frank Louth Lodge, Dunmore, Co Galway 093 38290 229 Burke Maurice ClareTuam, Tuam, Co.Galway 086-2490552 248 Byrne Henry The Quay, Ballina Co.Mayo 096 76821 110 Canney Jarlath The Square, Tuam, Co.Galway 093 24141 190 Clancy John Logatemple, Claremorris, Co.Mayo 092 41041 97 Coffey Gerard Main Street, Kilkelly, Co.Mayo 094 67010 53 Conacur Pat 9 Carrowmeanish, Oranmore, Co.Galway 091 794975 293 Conlon Fergus 17 Leitir Burca, Ballymoneen rd. Galway 091 573003 239 Conneely Joe Kilkerrin, Ballinasloe, Co.Galway 09496-59733 98 Connolly Edward Moyne, Headford, Co.Galway 180 Connolly Michael Newtown, Ballyvaughan, Co.clare 065 7077223 57 Conroy Padraig Cluggan, Maam, Co.Galway 092 48284 341 Conroy Ciaran Saile Laoi, Rosmuc, Co.Galway 087 9077759 148 Cooney Austin 50 St Josephs Terrace, Clarecastle, Co.Clare 065 6824804 105 Courtenay John Copes Mountain, Colga P.O Co.Sligo 071 9141396 159 Coyle Stephen 6 The Hazels, Oakleigh Wood, Tulla Road, Ennis Co.Clare 065 6822712 3 Coyne Ann Francis Na Sceatha, Menlo, Galway 091 761960 34 Coyne Martin John Glangimla, Leenane, Co.Galway 087 4101323 109 Craughwell Christy 4 Fuschia Drive, Renmore, Co.Galway 5 Daly Michael "Kendale", Newtown, Castletroy, Limerick 061 337580 46 Darcy Martin 29 Beach Court, Salthill, Galway 091 582748 50 Darcy Gavin 29 Lurgan Park, Renmore, Galway 087 2381244 2 Denson Douglas Phil The Green, Hapton Rd, Padingham,Burnley, UK 1282 774768 284 Dixon Charles S The Studio, Burkes Lane, Upper Dominick St, Galway 087 2483584 258 Doherty Ian Tara, Kilskeagh, Athenry, Co.Galway 091 849789 44 Doody Brian Ratleague, Moyveela, Oranmore, Co.Galway 091 790428 24 Dooley John Ballybeg, Corrandulla, Co.Galway 091 791970 13 Downes John Carnane, Dark Rd, Kilcolgan,Co.Galway 091 796722 345 Duane Tony Oldthort, Portumna,Co.Galway 0909 741233 188 Duffy Christopher Pinewood,Derrydonnell North,Oranmore,Co.Galway 091 795813 250 Duignan Tony 11 Castlelawn Heights, Galway 091 762296 6 Fahy Gerry 11 The Parklands,Clarinbridge,Co.Galway 091 777038 32 Fahy Patrick Bushfield, Oranmore,Co.Galway 091 794231 58 Fahy Tom Rathgeal, Carragh Grove,Knocknacarra, Galway 091 524807 73 Fahy John Lakeview,Claregalway,Co.Galway 091 799098 82 Farragher James C Galway Road,Tuam,Co.Galway 093 24586 237 Farrell Philip Rockfield Cross,Athenry,Co.Galway 091 844189 51 Fennell David 12 Ardaun, Oranmore,Co.Galway 087 2273747 75 Fennell William 12 Ardaun, Oranmore,Co.Galway 091 757208 342 Finn Pearl 12 Dalysfort Road,Salthill,Galway 091 861740 144 Fitzmaurice Tom Convent Road, Roscommon,Co.Roscommon 086 8282254 14 No. NAME ADDRESS PHONE 289 Flaherty Malachy Gurrane, Kiltullagh,Oranmore,Co.Galway 087 2728055 40 Fleming J.J. Upper Taylors Hill,Galway 091 755451 107 Flynn John R The Old Rectory,Ahascragh,Ballinasloe,Co.Galway 135 Flynn Noel M Ashbrook,1 Aughnacurra,Dangan Lr,Galway 091 581975 80 Folan John Dooyeher,Carna,Co.Galway 087 2680616 348 Foley Barry 128 Ros Ard,Cappagh Rd,Barna,Co.Galway 086 1916693 1 Francis Jimmy St Vincents Ave,Woodquay,Galway 091 561943 139 Gannon Paul Cloonluane,Renvyle,Co.Galway 095 43905 311 Gannon Alan Beagh,Kilconly,Tuam,Co.Galway 093 47921 41 Giblin Padraig Glenbrack Rd,Gort,Co.Galway 091 631306 122 Gilligan Michael Monument Park,Cartoonrue,Tuam,Co.Galway 093 25992 123 Hanna Herbert Willowmere,Ballynerrin Rd,Ballynerrin Lr,Co.Wicklow 0404 61123 332 Heinecke Skip Riada Ridge House,Ridge Hill Rd,Birr,Co.Offaly 057 9125617 266 Hendrick Philip Kilbranish,Milltown Rd,Tuam,Co.Galway 093 27940 48 Hickey Edmond Owenriff Cottage,Oughterard,Co.Galway 091 552000 187 Higgins Patrick Sylane ,Tuam,Co.Galway 093 55452 132 Hogan Michael Eyrecourt,Ballinasloe,Co.Galway 0905 75184 133 Horan Michael Ashbrook House,Glantaun, Creagh,Ballinasloe,Co.Galway 0905 44109 209 Howley Patrick Limepark,Ardrahan,Co.Galway 091 635191 19 Hynes Monica Lissinard,Tynagh,Loughrea,Co.Galway 0509 45127 344 Kane Michael Loughglass,Creggs,Co.Galway 087 8289779 298 Kavanagh Thomas Knockauncurragh,Bearna,Co.Galway 091 591388 343 Keane Denis Letterdyfe,Roundstone,Co.Galway 095 35765 241 Keane John Carnmore,Oranmore,Co.Galway 087-2411091 150 Keaney Diarmuid Maunsells Park,Galway 086 8137058 36 Kelly T.J Meadow Hill,Carrowbaun East,Peterswell,Co.Galway 091 635092 307 Kelly Paddy Caherdevane,Craughwell,Co.Galway 091 846696 101 Kennedy Patrick G 11 An Togher Court AnTogher Rd,Roscommon 0903 30296 18 Kenny John Meadow Lodge,Via Banagher,Co.Galway 0509 51431 91 Kilbane Tomas 10 Greenfields Rd,Newcastle,Galway 091 528413 222 Laffey John Forremyle west,Barna,Co.Galway 087 2638732 158 Lawford Hayden K 23 Dalysfort Rd,Salthill,Galway 091 523942 14 Magnetti Sergio Aille,Barna,Co.Galway 091 592256 292 Malone John Snr. Killadulisk, Killimor,Ballinasloe,Co.Galway 0909 676210 115 Maughan Francis Ballymoe,Castlerea,Co.Roscommon 0907 55260 59 McBride Ronald John 26 Oakley Crescent,Highfield Park Galway 091 527166 81 McDonagh James 145 Castle Park, Ballybane,Galway 091 755482 93 McDonnell Pat 67 Renmore Road,Galway 091 753984 174 McGagh Tony Bawnmore,Claregalway,Co.Galway 091 799238 64 McGinley John Briarhill,Castlegar,Galway 091 757804 77 McGreevy Sean Sancta Anna, Coast Rd,Oranmore,Co.Galway 091 794916 78 McGreevy AnneMarie Sancta Anna, Coast Rd,Oranmore,Co.Galway 091 794916 21 McHugh-Jewell Anthony Creganna Beag,Oranmore,Co.Galway 091 792138 100 McNabb Frank Slieveaun,Clarenbridge,Co.Galway 091 796773 72 Mitchell James Rathville,Kiltulla,Athenry,Co.Galway 091 848106 106 Moroney Pat & Marie Smithstown Rd,Newmarket on Fergus,Co.Clare 061 364736 261 Moynihan Ciaran 3 Carmody Way,Fairgreen,Portlaoise,Co.Laois 087 2740641 74 Mullan Frank 25 Carragh Hill,Knocknacarra,Galway 091 523012 317 Mullan Kevin 1 Cloch Ard,Bothar Stiofan,Knocknacarra,Galway 091 510398 31 Murphy Larry 18 Beech Grove, Oranmore,Co.Galway 091 794639 136 Murphy Dermot Galway Rd,Tuam,Co.Galway 093 25366 1 5 No. NAME ADDRESS PHONE 257 Murphy Peter Doon West,Roscahill,Co.Galway 087 6376576 336 Murphy Jimmy 111 Bohermore,Galway 091 561834 339 Nee Malachy Mannin,Ballyconneely,Co.Galway 095 23645 193 Nestor Chris Munnia,Newquay,Co.Clare 065 7078240 199 Neville Pat San Marino,Taylors Hill,Galway 086 2583826 182 Nevin Mary Bridge Park,Kylebrack,Loughrea,Co.Galway 7 Neylon Jude Main Street,Corofin,Co.Clare 065 6837683 90 Noone Terry Athlone Rd, Ballinasloe,Co.Galway 0905 42724 211 O'Brien Frank 9 Beech Court,Salthill,Galway 091 583316 242 O'Conghaile Mary Francis Carraig Ban,Ballinfoyle,Galway 091-755777 71 O'Connell Noel The White House,Convent Rd,Claremorris,Co.Mayo 094 62117 111 O'Connor D.P 16 Yale,Ardilea,Roebuck Dublin14 79 O'Donoghue Ray Dublin Rd,Oranmore,Co.Galway 091 794241 56 O'Mahony Patrick Skehana,Peterswell,Co.Galway 091 635397 325 O'Malley Nicky Ballynageena,Oranmore,Co.Galway 271 O'Reilly Franny 6 The Oaks,Ballygaddy Rd,Tuam,Co.Galway 093 27909 346 O'Shaughnessy Jason Ross Demense,Rosscahill,Co.Galway 087 79236220 151 O'Tuairisg Darach Lochan Beag,Indreabhan,Co.Galway 091 593287 124 Parsons Helen Bawnard,Gardenfield,Tuam,Co.Galway 093 24762 202 Parsons Frank Kilcloghans,Tuam,Co.Galway 093 24762 197 Pryce Patrick Carraig Ban House,Kingstown,Clifden,Co.Galway 095 22719 28 Punch Dave 8 Roselyn Gardens,Renmore,Galway 091 753555 88 Quinlan Pat Bawnard,Gardenfield,Tuam,Co.Galway 62 Reilly Joseph 11 Mount Pleasant,Loughrea,Co.Galway 091 841764 200 Rendell Stewart Ballina Rd,Belmullet,Co.Mayo 097 82073 42 Ryan Ray 6 Caheroyn Drive,Athenry,Co.Galway. 086 8187755 347 Schmidt Torsten 6 Augustine House,Lough Atalia Rd,Galway 087 2717907 89 Sexton Chris Miltown Malbay,Co.Clare 065 7084283 259 Simon Neil 9 Tara Grove,Welpark,Galway 087 9740387 16 Spellman Michael Fuschia Lodge,Clogher,Claregalway,Co.Galway 091 798017 166 Spellman Ray Oranbeg,Oranmore,Co.Galway 086 2407553 177 Spellman Thomas Cahergowan,Claregalway,Co.Galway 091 798083 67 Stevens John Ballybanagher,Cummer,Tuam,Co.Galway 086 8473040 206 Stronge Gerry Main Street,Ballinasloe,Co.Galway 090 9645455 26 Sullivan Dr Eamonn J Cornamona,Co.Galway 094 9548005 17 Sweeney Michael 66 Beachpark Drive,Foxrock,Dublin18 01 2895392 60 Tierney James Mulpit,Athenry,Co.Galway 091 844425 43 Tynan Tony 31 Maunsells Park,Taylors Hill,Galway 093 47842 252 Wade Gerry Esker,Taughmaconnell,Ballinasloe,Co.Galway 086-2370348 260 Wallace Brendan 34 White Oaks,Knocknacarra,Galway 086 2612255 96 Walsh John Mayfield,Circular Rd,Galway 091 521 296 204 Walsh Clem Lissalondoon,Craughwell,Co.Galway 087 2756699 94 Watters Jon 15 Abbey Trinity Court,Tuam,Co.Galway 093 24316 142 Webb Michael Somerset Cloonbeg,Claremount,Oughterard,Co.Galway 091 552973 160 Whelehan Kevin Ardaun,Oranmore,Co.Galway 091 773772 4 Wijnekus Ernst Tonroe,Clarinbridge,Co.Galway 091 794889 If your details have changed or are incorrect please let us know. 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16 From the editor.. Dear Members, At last the 12 months of winter we seem to have had is almost at an end. Lets hope we get a few months of nice dry sunny days to enjoy our classics. This edition of the newsletter has some interesting articles, including a nice report from Phil Denson on his restoration project. I very much enjoyed the Culinanne Chamois Run in February. As I am a relatively new member myself (about 5 years) it struck me that there may be other members out there who may not know what this run is all about. The Run was set up in memory of Michael and Brid Culinanne. Michael was a very active member of the club and I am told was a wonderful club member. Helped everyone he could. One year he made candle holders for the participants of West Run. His wife, Brid died of cancer in 1997 and Michael died following an accident on the Tuam road on a wet November night in 2000. Every year we hold a collection at the run for Tuam cancer care. Many thanks to everyone who submitted items for this newsletter, Ian In this period newspaper cutting from the “South Galway Star” March 1950, note the advertisement for the Ford Anglia at Henry O’ Shaughnessey & Sons, Gort. This ties in nicely with this editions’ feature article on page 18. Although Jimmy bought his Anglia over a year later, perhaps it was a similar ad which enticed him to purchase his one. Also shown is an advertisement for the Central Cinema, Gort. Members may be interested to see what films were showing at that time. One which caught my eye was Stallion Road, starring Ronald Reagan.

1 1951 Ford Anglia Text by Ian Doherty

In the world of vintage and classic cars, where most of the cars here have been imported, original Irish registered cars are quite a rarity. But to have an original Irish car from the fifties with only one owner from new must be extremely rare. In July 1951, Jimmy Francis, our esteemed Hon. Member and friend purchased his brand new Ford Anglia (Type E494A) from Henry O’Shaughnessy Garage in Gort. He paid £390 which included £13 extra for genuine full leather interior and £5 delivery charge, to bring it to Gort from Cork where it had been built. The Anglia E494A, produced between 1949 and 1953 was in fact a facelift version of the earlier E04A which had been built throughout the forties. The makeover for this new model included the sloped twin-lobed radiator grille and some minor trim differences. It was still quite Spartan although indicators and a second windscreen wiper were now standard. Due to its appearance, the car became affectionately known as the “sit up and beg”! Ford built the model for just four years as it was only intended as a stop-gap before the introduction of the Anglia 100E in 1953. Powered by Fords 933cc 4 cylinder side-valve engine, it delivered just over 23BHP and was rated as an 8hp for tax. The 3 speed manual transmission propelled the little car to a top speed of about 60mph. Shortly after the 6 month warranty had expired Jimmy started to have problems with the Anglia. He believes that the engine block was a little soft but he rectified the problems himself by fitting oversized pistons. It is fair to say that he knows this car like the back of his hand and has rebuilt the engine and gearbox many times throughout the years. As there was no heater fitted, Jimmy made and installed a heating system for the car using 9 feet of copper piping. The feed was taken directly from the radiator and the piping ran underneath the dash. Jimmys wife, Peggy recalls that the heater worked so well that they were able to use it to heat the baby’s bottles on it. There is no water pump either. Circulation is by means of a thermo-syphon system. One drawback of the heater was that it could not be switched off, which was as you could imagine a problem in summer. The Above: A note from Henry solution, as Jimmy recalls was to open the side vents O’Shaughnessy advising and the windows! Some years ago, at the age of 89, Jimmy that his new car was Jimmy removed and rebuilt the gearbox a few weeks ready for collection. after major life threatening surgery. His doctors had warned him to take it easy but nothing will stop this

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The Anglia, ZM 823 (or “823” as it became known) has been a family friend for 58 years now and is still going strong. Now driven mostly by Jimmys’ daughter Ann, with Jimmy himself as co-pilot, it still does all of the WVVMC runs, parades and shows. 823 was the Francis’ family car from 1951 until the mid 1970’s. March 2009 Much has been written about the Francis family’s holiday expeditions with 823 and it is beyond the scope of this newsletter to give them the detail they deserve. In the 1950’s Jimmy made a hitch for the car and toured Ireland with his four daughters pulling a caravan. In 1968 Jimmy, Peggy and two of their daughters, Ann and Dolores set off in the car for Rome. Having picked up Maugie, another daughter in Versailles they crossed the Alps in the little Anglia. Jimmy has always flown the Irish flag on top of the car and on this occasion decided in Italy to also fly the Italian one. When they were entering the Vatican, the traffic police stopped the traffic and gave them special treatment, mistaking the Francis family for diplomats in their gleaming black car flying two national flags, and they escorted them directly into St.Peter’s square! Jimmy, Peggy, Ann, Dolores, The car, has never Maugie and Mary at Ballyloughan undergone a full restoration and is surprisingly original although by no means mint. When I asked Jimmy and Peggy, how they managed to keep it so good for so long, they believe it is Jimmy, Peggy, Mary, because it was always kept in a garage and was and caravan attached to 823 meticulously maintained through the years. My sincere thanks to Jimmy, Peggy and Ann Francis for the time and hospitality, given to myself Right: 823 at WestRun 2008 and Below: Full leather £13 extra! Padraig Giblin who

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We thank the following contributors to this issue of the newsletter: Sergio Magnetti, Phil Denson, Michael Spellman, Tom Spellman , Padraig Giblin, Bill Fennell, Ray Spellman and The Francis Family Photographs: The Francis Family, Ian Doherty, and David Fennell.

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