M.A.P.S REVIEW

NEWSLETTER OF MAITLAND AUTO

PRESERVATION SOCIETY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

“MAPS-The Historic Motor Vehicle Club of the Yorke Peninsula”

JULY 2012 www.maps-yp.org

Aston Martin Victorious- Le Mans 1959 The winning Aston Martin of Roy Salvadori and Carroll Shelby leads the Ferrari of Hill and Gendebien through the Esses on the night of the 20/21st June 1959. Read more about this Anglo America duo on page 4

IN THIS ISSUE - Page 2 - Contacts , Car Web Sites & Subs Reminder. Page 3 - MAPS Prisoners recaptured! Page 4 - Cover Story- Great Men Pass On. Page 5 - Reports. Page 6 - Vale- Don Blythman. Pages 7 & 8 - The French Connection. Page 9- Events. Page 10 - Around the Clubs. Pages 11&12 - CHRS News. Pages 13-15 - Meeting Reports. Page 16- Market Place. MAITLAND AUTO PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC P.O. BOX 86, MAITLAND, S.A. 5573, ELECTED OFFICE BEARERS for 2012-2013 PRESIDENT: KEITH PENHALL 08 88232 999/0417 865697 VICE PRESIDENT: TREVOR CLERKE 08 88537 191 SECRETARY & PUBLIC OFFICER: MIKE OSBORNE 0888373 158 Mob. 0427 373158 [email protected] TREASURER LYN CLERKE 08 88537 191 COMMITTEE MEMBERS TREVOR BEAN 08 88233 366 JOE INGRAM 08 88373 126 MARY OSBORNE 08 88373 158 BRONTE GIESCEKE 08 88253 008 REGO OFFICER & AUTHORISED PERSON KEITH PENHALL 08 88232 999 AUTHORISED PERSONS ROD NIXON 08 88322 691 (B), TREVOR CLERKE 08 88537 191(H) EDITOR: MIKE OSBORNE 08 88373 158 [email protected] MINUTES SECRETARY MARY OSBORNE 08 88373 158 PUBLICITY & ASSISTANT EDITOR: JIM SEWELL 08 88373 826 PATRONS: DON & SHIRLEY ROSE 08 88252841 LIFE MEMBERS: RON BRIGGS+, LOIS BRIGGS, KEN HEINRICH, HOWARD HEARD + DON ROSE, SHIRLEY ROSE

Some Web site items to look at.- Please ensure that if you have Internet access, you list http://www.fhmcsa.org.au/ in your favourites, as this is the official site of our own Federation of Historic Motor Clubs SA. Lots to look at as regards what’s happening with policies and events. For Commercial Vehicle fans, http://www.prv.org.uk/ came in via my Bristol contacts. Park Royal Vehicles made bodywork for lots of interesting trucks and buses Whilst it’s one big address to copy in, the one below from Rod Hill is well worth a look. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2154369/Crash-bang-wallop-Fascinating-photos -capture-thrills--spills-golden-age-American-motoring.html

LOG BOOK PROCESSING AND SUBS PAYMENTS 2012.

The well advertised times at which subs were to be paid and log books processed have now passed. You are deemed as unfinancial if you have not paid your subs. Without this payment and, if applicable, having your log book checked and processed, you cannot legally use your car until these steps have been carried out. If you wish to remain a financial member, mail your subs of $30 and if applicable, log books to the MAPS PO BOX 88, Maitland 5573 where the Treasurer and Authorised Officer can access them. A SUITABLE STAMPED, ADDRESS ENVELOPE must be enclosed , along with subs, log book and rego paper, PLUS $2 for each new log book if required- i.e. already used for all or part of three years of membership. If you do not wish to renew your MAPS membership, it will save time all round if you can advise the club accordingly. THE AGM I have just been able to upload a new set of software to produce Have ever watched those old both the MAPS Review and the Ardrossan Antics newsletter. I movies where a POW has just made am still coming to terms with some of the features! it out of the prison camp, perhaps As MAPS editor, I enjoy reading the newsletters from other via a tunnel or hidden in straw bales clubs. The AAA’s production is worth a read, so if you see a of a farm cart, only to be discovered copy on the table at the meetings, give it a try. The Gawler by the guards? Well the MAPS VVCCC Journal is another good newsletter and you can view Chairman and Secretary were in a that on line at www.gawlerclub.oz.net. similar position at the 2012 AGM. This morning I picked up about 700 car magazines that had Both of us had clearly stated we’d be stepping down, only to find been in a shed for while. They include the Autocar 1960-70, plus ourselves back in for another term. Neither of us were prepared a range of Australian magazines from 1950. I’m currently to see the Club go without a President or Secretary and there despidering them, but hope to find items of interest in items such were no other takers. Given the greater number of members we as Modern Motor, Wheels and Sports Car World. have attracted over the years, that was somewhat disappointing. The next few months become increasingly busy as regards There may be sighs of relief from some that we’ve been events, both locally and further afield. We had a run over to marched back into the positions, but if there are sighs on the line Gawler and then on to Cleland National Park a couple of weeks of, “Oh, we’re stuck with them again”, well, people were ago. It was just a small group, eight people in all, but even more encouraged to find new nominations. Members should also note enjoyable to sit around one table at the Lobethal Bakery for that our Treasurer, Lyn Clerke has said 2012-2013 will be her morning tea and enjoy a meal and the wildlife in the park. I last term, so we have all been warned. reckon it was about 22 years ago we went there, whilst on During the coming year, we will be looking share the load holiday. It’ was a great day out, even though for our trip the rain throughout the club in several areas. That might mean you! threatened. The good news is that we recruited a new member to the Mike O committee and after threatening to bar VW Beetles from the Club, Bronte Giesecke took up the challenge and will OK YOU HOLDEN & FORD FANS! WHO’S UP FOR THE coordinating events. It is important to understand that CHALLENGE? coordinating events does not mean taking on organizing each Ford Holden GM Challenge Show and Shine event. It will be a case of other individuals getting stuck in and if National Motor Museum, Birdwood the load is shared out as has been in some 2011-2012 events, then all will go well. October 14 2012 On behalf of myself and the President, thank you for the We hope all Owners of Ford and Holden GM vehicles will get support from many of the members. Thank you to Graham behind this event and make it a great fun day for members and Littler for his long stint on the committee and we know that he the public. will continue to play an active part in the club, with events such The main purpose is to celebrate the long time rivalry of Ford / as the forthcoming campout. Holden GM owners and to raise money for research into Dick & Mike Prostate Cancer.

Vehicles will compete in decade groups (1920 – 1929….1970 – Just in from our new Committee member, Bronte Giesecke. 1979 etc.) for best car within that decade. A trophy will be

awarded to each decade winner judged by independent judges. Initially I was reluctant to become a committee member, being There will be various fun activities on the day designed for quite content enjoying the company of the excellent well individuals, families and children too, points from these will be established M.A.P.S. club as a happy member. However thank added to Marque of participants choice and contribute to the you for nominating me, I now look forward to the privilege of overall challenge award. Club members can also take part in a serving the club I have so much regard for. slot car race, which will gain points to see which manufacturer Bronte. takes out the challenge award.

From the Secretary & Editor Please find attached an entry form. If you could please email this to your members and your members pass it on to their friends Welcome to this July edition of the MAPS Review. With the that either own a Ford or Holden GM product it would be AGM over and we have a full crew on board to carry the many appreciated. tasks of an active club. This is a big issue again with lots of Entries close for this event 31 August 2012. content on various subjects. It’s great to have our new Thank you in anticipation committee member, Bronte Giesecke champing at the bit to get Ford / Holden GM Committee- on with some new ideas as regards events. With his help, we Neil Phillips, Event Co-coordinator Ford/Holden Challenge have now put on an event for August 5th. This is local and S.A.2012 low cost- a visit to the Farm Shed at Kadina to their Open Day. There’s free entry, sausage sizzle and train rides. See MAPS Secretary has entry forms Page 10 for times of meeting up, if you wish to join a group. The Shed will be open from 10 am to 4 pm. GREAT NAMES PASS ON… Carroll Shelby 1923 -2012 Roy Salvadori 1922- 2012 Whilst no MAPS members are fortunate to own AC Cobra’s, most members will know of the famous fast and A English driver of Italian descent, he competed in in 50 furious sports car and role of Carroll Shelby in its F1 World Championship GP races. Roy was of Italian development of that and the Shelby Fords. descent and his father’s refrigeration business was restricted during WW2, due to security measures on people classed as enemy aliens. Roy traded cars in the well known dealers area of London’s Warren Street before forming his own car sales business and raced seriously from 1949 to 1965. His early race cars included an R type MG, a Riley and a pre war Alfa Romeo said to have been owned by Nuvolari. With this, he finished 5th in the Belgium Chimay Grand Prix; not bad for a car stuck in top gear!

These were to be the years of Fangio, Moss, Hawthorn when racing accidents so often meant death. During his varied career he also won the 1959 Le Mans with Carroll Shelby in the Aston Martin. He later suffered a serious high speed crash in Australia at Warwick Farm, requiring him to being flown to the UK for treatment. Later that year, he was back in action, but whilst driving a 3.8 Jaguar at Oulton Park, ended up in the lake. The rego number his Jaguar was BUY 1.

Although he competed in some major events until 1965, he returned to running his car dealership. He was tempted back to Formula One to manage the Cooper team in 1966 -1967. In later life, he lived in a Monte Carlo apartment, overlooking the Monaco GP start line.

Partners on their great 1959 victory, these two men passed away recently, within a few weeks of one another.

A rare coupe versions of the Cobra and a 1967 Shelby The cover page features the print by Nicholas Watts, Mustang are shown above. Signed by: Carrol Shelby and Roy Salvadori. Signed/numbered limited edition of 500. Certificate of Perhaps the USA was not remembered for racing drivers Authenticity and Photo of signing provided with print. The at an international level for a long time, but the likes of print measures 33 X 25 Inches. Price US $275.00 with Carroll Shelby Phil Hill, Masten Gregory and Dan Gurney $50 carriage and insurance to Australia. This is a great were names the more knowledgeable motoring racing fan deal less than the prices offered by other outlets for these might recall. prints. Further details from Hal Rogers at Whilst Shelby's Formula 1 drives were in a Maserati, http://www.hdrogers.com/art.html, email perhaps his Le Mans victory in 1959, driving the Aston [email protected] Martin DBR1 was his greatest success. Next month I’ll tell you about a man who had a dark blue (Wikipedia incorrectly gives the car as the F1 single seater F1 Ferrari specially built for his team driver, but it was DBR4/250) never raced. Shelby was Texan, farmed chickens and trained WW2 bomber pilots. He went on to design, build and race fast Mike O cars, even though he had a heart problem from an early age. Only in 1990 did he have a heart transplant. PORT CLINTON’S 150TH LET”S NOT FORGET THE R & S VALIANT’S 50TH The 150th Birthday of Port Clinton was held with near perfect BIRTHDAY. weather. There were around twenty cars in the parade with most belonging to MAPS members. Doris & Barry Tapscott did After the Plymouth Valiant turned out to be a success in the not display their Dodge as Barry was playing in the band and United States (starting with its 1959 introduction), Chrysler Doris was very fetching as a "Monday Mover'. Don and Shirley released Australia's first locally assembled Valiant, the RV1 (R- Rose arrived in the Nash and my enquiry as whether Shirley series). The R-series Valiant was an instant success. The car's posed for the bonnet emblem revealed how Don had styling was certainly different with almost a space age quality inadvertently decapitated it (not Shirley) with the garage door. about it.. Also notable was the Valiant's performance with 145 It was hard to get the grin off Rosemary Fitzgerald’s face as she brake horsepower (108 kW) from the 225 slant-6 engine. This enjoyed her first official outing in her Morris Minor. Bernard was a lot of power compared to the competing Holdens and Knope impressed many locals with the ease of operation of the Fords, which offered only 75 bhp (56 kW) and 85 bhp (63 kW) convertible top of his new Mercedes .Bronte Goodfellow and respectively. family, Monica Smith with white Mini and Kath Mason in the Torana plus the Goodfellows with the white EH were enjoying Transmission options were a floor-shifted three-speed manual themselves. with a non-syncro first gear, or the pushbutton-operated three- John Fitzgerald and new member Ray Riley were spouting speed TorqueFlite automatic. Options included a heater- demister unit, as well as a "Moparmatic" deluxe pushbutton about their favourite subject:- early Holdens. transistor radio. Yours truly led the parade with the oldest residents in the SAAB The R-series Valiant was the first Australian car to come with letting others in the town use the Prefect and Mightboy an alternator instead of a generator, and instead of coil springs, Plenty to eat & drink and a band entertained all afternoon. Cars the Valiant came with torsion bar suspension. Brakes were were parked in the main street which had been closed off for hydraulic 9 in drums front and rear. The R-model had a the day allowing the crowd of 7-800 plenty of chances to get up simulated spare wheel outline on the boot lid, but the spare close and personal with the cars. wheel was actually under the floor of the boot. The base model JW sold for £1299. SO WHERE THE In March 1962 after just over 1000 cars had been made, Chrysler replaced the R Valiant with the 1962 S-series (SV1) BLOODY HELL Valiant. The S used the same body shell as the R series, with WERE YOU? cosmetic changes including the deletion of the simulated spare wheel on the boot lid, and round tail lamps replacing the R- model's cat-eye shaped ones. There was a revised radiator grille and new exterior trim. Mechanical changes included relocation of the manual transmission shifter to the steering column, new ball joints, and a new gear-reduction starter motor.10,009 'S' Series Valiants were sold, of which 5,496 were automatics and 4,513 were manuals. Love or loathe them, they’ve a strong following here in Australia, with a continual rise in prices, the R &S models, plus the later models. We have a good show of the R & S cars in the MAPS club and in a variety of colours MAPS members may have noticed the excellent article in the YP Country Times featuring some of the Valiants owned by ex

MAPS members Joy and Derek Birkin of Birkin Motors, LOG BOOK LUNCH AT PINE POINT Ardrossan. Perhaps if we had booked the services of Lara Bingle, more people would have turned up at the Subs payment/log book processing lunch that was advertised for Sunday 24th June. As regards members attending, the total number was sixteen, rather disappointing given that we booked and paid for the Pine Point Hall, given a good show of hands at the General Meeting. At least those of us who did attend had a friendly time together with no great pressure on the Treasurer and Historic Rego Officers. It also provided up with another opportunity to note what a great location and amenities the hall could offer as a venue for other events. Mike O

DON BLYTHMAN NEED TRIMMING? Those who have been members of MAPS for 10 years will re- call the efforts put into the club for many years by Don Blyth- Some of you will recall that Danny from Trim-Tech at Kadina man, the former President, supported by his wife Pam and gave a presentation to members a while back. Subsequently, I daughter-in-law Trish. had the front seats, carpets and doors on the Bristol renewed. Don passed away on June 10th, following an operation. His Well, I was so pleased with it- and the wife was too, of course, funeral was held at Curramulka on June 22nd and a number of that I’ve had the rear seats and panels done as well. We were his friends at MAPS attended his farewell. His old friend from so pleased that I’ve order a shade house for Mary! If any one the FHMCSA, Arthur Doecke made the trip over from Adelaide wishes to inspect the work, they are most welcome to contact for the service. me and view the beautiful job carried out. Don and his family managed the Club through some difficult Danny’s details are below. times, taking on roles of President, Secretary and Editor be- tween them over the years of 1998 to 2004. The Club had seen a great expansion since its establishment in 1985, but subse- quently lost its profitable swap meet plus the generous patron, the late Howard Heard. Whilst the Club had a specific base, the old RSL, this required maintenance and management. Without the efforts of the team at that time, including the hall supervision and cleaning by Leith Illman, it is possible the club would have faltered. With Don’s wife Pam keen on craft, the Club became a major player in catering at various craft shows, in order to boost the club’s funds. Don had a rare and pretty 1929 Standard 9 two door coupe and a Ford Cortina. His other interest to which he contributed his time was in woodwork, being an active member of the Copper Coast Woodworking group. He would be seen regularly on the group’s stands around the YP. Our sympathy goes to his wife Pam and the family. Mike O

markets, they simply had the horsepower ( CV) designations. If the Traction Avant was looking old fashioned by 1955, then the DS19 soon saw Citroen with one of the most unique vehicles of the 20th century. The technology and the styling are still outstanding today. I remember driving a nearly new Safari and it’s novel floor brake button. Only a year ago, a lot of the supposed mystery of the car was clearly explained by NARC’s Brian Woodcock, when we visited his home. I can fully understand why he loves them. The revolutionary 2CV is another story best told by others and whilst I can see their appeal, I’d never want to pay big dollars for what was one of the cheapest cars on the market in its day. Anyway, I might have to grow a beard, smoke Gitano fags and go back to being a student! ANYONE BEEN WATCHING THE MAIGRET SERIES ON TV? Renault’s 750 (4CV) and the earlier Juvaquatre models should As a kid I can recall the original TV series of Maigret, with get a showing in the program, if more traffic scenes were Rupert Davies in the lead role. He was always seen in a black included. The 750 was made in France, but also built up in Citroen, either Light 15, or perhaps the larger booted “Big Six” Spain, Japan and Sydney, Australia. It was a different car The recent series with Michael Gambon is an insight into the altogether from the previous Renault offerings and those of the cars in France in the early 1950’s. Yes, Maigret has his Citroen and Peugeot. It was a two door car with rear engine Citroen, but the episodes feature a wide range of other cars and and drive, a 760cc then 750 cc engine with a three speed commercial vehicles. The Peugeot 203 is one such vehicle and gearbox and well over one million were made between 1949 some of these cars were highly successful in Australia, and 1961. MAPS member Trevor Clerke had one of these until following the 1953 Redex trial when a Peugeot 203 piloted by recently. The 750 was followed on by the popular Dauphine Ken Tubman drove over 10,000km from Sydney up towards from 1956, but they were not made in Australia. Renault’s Townsville, Mount Isa, Darwin and back through Alice Springs, Adelaide and Melbourne to beat 191 other contestants and win bigger car offering was the 2 litre Fregate, made from 1951 to the very first Trial. The 203 was powered by a small 1290cc 4 1960 and this looks like a Dauphine on steroids! cylinder unit and was made from 1948 until 1960. As I recall, If you get a spare moment, have a look at Renault’s history, the front seats could be converted into bed. Spark plugs were particularly post war. There is the intrigue of the collaboration down long tubes i.e. a hemi head. Hub caps were secured with with the Germans during World War 2 and the mystery death of a centre nut and the batteries were situated behind the grille. Louis Renault. It would seem that both Renault and Citroen Rear wheel drive, the diff was a worm and wheel, a trait which kept their “Peoples’ Car” models under wraps during the Peugeot continued for many years, with a torque tube. Working German occupation. for a Peugeot dealer for some years, I became acquainted with Getting props for a 1950’s series such as Maigret would have many of Peugeot’s odd features. One feature that stood out on presented issues in obtaining the rarer models of French cars. the 203 and the subsequent models was the outstanding Names such as Delahaye, Delage, Hotchkiss all became suspension and ride. Variants available were the cabriolet and defunct in the early to mid 1950’s. However these cars were not two estate versions, one with three rows of seating. That goes produced in great numbers; in terms of hundreds per model, as to show that nothing is new with people carriers! opposed to thousands. Such fine cars that remain today are The later 403, made 1955 to 1966, had three engine options, stars at major events e.g. Pebble Beach USA, with bodywork including a diesel unit. The rest of the world used to look on that reflects the style of a nation noted for beautiful fashions. Peugeot and Mercedes as odd balls for such power units- how At the other end of the scale, the French commercial vehicles things have changed of the period are a whole new world as regards style! Many Meanwhile, Citroen had produced the “Traction Avant, "front used what is best described as mini profile corrugated steel wheel drive", from 1934. Please note that in 1928 , Alvis sheets for many panels. Look out for the trademark inverted V’s produced the first FWD in the UK, but the Traction successfully on the Citroen. One episode included a British Standard! pioneered front-wheel drive on the European mass car market. Whilst many of us have preferences for cars of one make or The Traction Avant's structure was a welded unit body. Most nation, in my opinion, sometimes it’s worth taking off the other cars of the era were based on a separate chassis onto blinkers to study the cars you have previously walked by. From which the non-structural body was built. This method of France, I can think of several cars I’d be happy to include on my construction was viewed with great suspicion in many quarters, super garage wish list- with doubts about its strength. The novel design made the car - a Citroen DS19- saloon, Safari estate or an even rarer very low-slung relative to its contemporaries – the Traction convertible, a Renault Floride convertible and any of the Farina Avant always possessed a unique look, which went from bodied Peugeot 404 or 504 coupes. With a limitless budget, appearing rakish in 1934 to familiar and somewhat old perhaps I’d add a streamlined Delage or Delahaye as a pre war fashioned by 1955.So successful was the Citroen that they choice, with a Chrysler powered Facel Vega to bring the even made them in a factory in Slough UK. The models were collection a little bit of 1960’s magic. called “Light 15” or “Big Six” in the U.K., whereas in other Mike O THE FRENCH CONNECTION Left- PEUGEOT 203, RENAULT 4CV 750 CITROEN TRACTION AVANT Right - the ones I’d like, but could never afford! The Renault Floride - with Brigitte Bardot! Citroen’ SM Mylord Convertible - only 7 produced. Talbot Type 150 Facel Vega Facellia ( powered by Volvo). The larger models used Chrysler V8 units MAPS EVENTS . 2012 July 22nd 12noon, Handover luncheon at the Maitland Hotel. Bookings to Lyn on 88 537 191 Aug 2nd General Meeting 8 PM NEW! Aug 5th Visit to “ Year of the Farmer” Open Day at The Farm Shed, Moonta Road Kadina. Free entry! Arrive at 10.30 am or depart Ardrossan BP Roadhouse at 9.45 AM sharp. More details page 3 14th SUBS NOT PAID? Any car on CHRS via MAPS owned by non financial members not legally rego’d Sept 1st Old Car Day at Bethany -see article page 10 Sept 6th General Meeting 8 PM Sept 29th Edithburgh Gala Day- Official Club Display Oct 26-28th Campout Weekend, Barossa Tourist Park, Nuriootpa. Members make own bookings on 8562 1404, quoting booking with MAPS/ Lyn Clerke. Visit www.barossatouristpark.com.au Nov. 1st General Meeting, with Don Loffler as speaker

General Meetings are held at 8 PM in the Chatt Centre, Robert Street, Maitland, on the first Thursday of each month, except January. Light refreshments served after the meeting. We will endeavour to have guest speakers at alternate meetings. INVITATION EVENTS 2012 June 3rd to November MGCCSA’s MGB 50th Birthday events- see separate list Aug 19th Lions Swap Meet at Willunga. Call 0429 902 007 for details Aug 31st- Sept 3rd HMVC’s “Fleurieu Flounder” weekend tour based on Victor Harbour. A great weekend with a friendly club at a very affordable price. Mike Osborne has details or call HMVC’s Richard Lang on 0923 524 481 Sept 9th Brinkworth’s All Town Garage Sale Day Sept 15-16th Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival, Victor Harbour. See www.rocknrollfestival.com.au Sept 23rd Gawler Swap Meet- Contact Mike Williams 0407 605 354 [email protected] Sept B2B and Motorfest fortnight- you do not have to enter the B2B or use a classic car to take part in these events. MORE DETAILS FROM MIKE OSBORNE 24th HMVC’s ‘Way Down South’ 25th VSCC of SA’s Journey Though the Southern Vales 26th Gawler VVCCC’s ‘Round the Houses’- Carrick Hill & The Cedars 27th MRSA’s ‘The Mystery Disappearance of Major Sir Humphrey Drynkalot’ 27th ‘Uncle Arthur’s Night at the Theatre’ 28th AAA’s ‘On the Road Again’ 29th Chat Time at the Glandore HQ 30th BAY TO BIRDWOOD RUN Oct 1st HMVP of SA’s ‘Khaki on Parade’ 2nd SCC of SA’s ‘Homestead to Hill climb’ 3rd BVHVC’s ‘Barossa off the Beaten Track’ 4th VCC of SA’s “A Day with the Veterans’ 5th VOC’s “History of South Australian Police” Oct 1st-5th Austin Seven National Rally, Tanunda. 08 8251 2637 Oct 6-7th Riverland Vintage & Classic Car Club’s Riverland to River Run- 0429 951 634 Oct 13/14th Burra to Morgan Re-enactment Run- A weekend to remember in Burra and Morgan . Come and join in Burra for a weekend of Motoring Nostalgia and Adventure, which will include a re-enactment of the1906 Burra Motor Club’s Drive across the salt-bush plain to Morgan on Sunday 14 October 2012. Oct 21st Strathalbyn Swap Meet 0423 524 481 /8552 1042 28th VSCCSA’s “Down Under” London to Brighton Run for veteran vehicles 08 8296 1994 Nov 2nd John Blanden’s Climb to the Eagle. ( Entries close 2rd September- SCCSA) 2013 Mar 29th-Apr1st Austins Over Australia, hosted by The Austin A40 Club of Australia Inc. May 5th HMVC’s British Classics Day at Victor Harbour Sept 29th -Oct 5th Warrnambool. National Chrysler Rally. Entry forms from June 11th 2012 More details on- www.chryslerclubvic.org.au Oct 18-19th Council of ACT Motor Clubs Event in Canberra (Provisional dates)

SOME NEWS ON OTHER MARQUES PADARC 14TH BIENNIAL RALLY 9-11th JUNE

AND OTHER CLUBS Here is a little more detail on the highly enjoyable PADARC Rally. PADARC Rallies are always great for food and fun. Everyone wins a raffle prize too! After the general display on Old Car Day the Saturday afternoon during which award voting took place, Saturday September 1st 2012. we had the fancy dress meal. This was at the Ports footy club- Bethany Reserve; Bethany great venue and food. The theme was to dress with something Road, Bethany 12.30pm beginning with P. We both went in pink costumes, but PADRAC’s Rian Chappell walking on stilts and brandishing a BYO Lunch pant brush got my vote, along with some CRCA members. Rhonda Williams went as Miss Piggy and husband Garry as a The first day of Spring, September 1st is promoted by the prisoner, Ashley Farrow as a pilot and Margaret Farrow as Federation of Historic Motor Vehicles SA as “Drive It Day” in Princess Margaret! SA. You are encouraged to take your historic vehicles out so Sunday's run to Jamestown Oval was on a cold but sunny that the public can see them. Take them to work, take them morning. Sadly, a Whyalla member in his S series Valiant hit a shopping, go for a drive, organise a run. roo. Once on the oval, we had morning tea and then got into The Gawler Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club invites some games which included backing your car on to a disc, your club or club members to join us at Bethany Reserve; driving along a curved rope, tossing tennis balls into a bucket Bethany Road, Bethany at around 12.30pm on Saturday from a moving car - all great fun. Out of the cars, there was a September 1st 2012. piston and con rod throwing contest which saw some of the The Gawler Club has organised runs to Bethany as follows: ladies overshadow the men! Fremont Park, Elizabeth at 9.30 am for 10am;; and TAFE Car Sunday night’s meal at the Festival Centre saw many of us Park, Gawler at 9.30 am for 10am, Mallala Oval, Mallala at 9.00 dressed in costumes to suit our cars. The graceful Beythiens am for 9.30 am. You are welcome to join us, organise your own took the prize, but my wife Mary bared a lot of leg in a 1960’s runs, or just turn up. mini dress.( as below!) It is all very informal, BYO lunch, toilets and a large shelter are Make sure you join us in Pt. Pirie in 2014. available, but we suggest that you bring chairs. It is a great opportunity to mix informally and share our hobby. POSTSCIPT- So, come along, meet with fellow enthusiasts, have a chat, give the old vehicle an airing. We caught up More Information: Alvin Jenkin 85292504 or email with the [email protected] PADARC members at MGB 50TH BIRTHDAY 2012 EVENTS CALENDAR their handover "MGB Display" at The Birdwood Motor Museum lunch at the We will have 4 MGB's of a high standard on display between Redhill hotel a August - October along with a small display of MGB few weeks Memorabilia and Photos later, joining Barbara MGB 50th Birthday "BRIDGE TO BIRDWOOD RUN" - Muirhead in SUNDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER what was a Open to ALL MG's but with MGB's running at the front of the nice day out. field - BYO picnic lunch etc. .Information updates as this events Hopefully we gets closer will be looking 2012 "KIMBER RUN" / MGB 50TH ANNIVERSARY GRANDE to put on FINALE October 21st another event with PADRAC Any MG enthusiasts can be a part of above events. and possibly Contact Adrian Ward, Mob: 0400 577 169 email: NARC . Whilst [email protected] for any further information the cricket MGB 50th Regalia will be available to order. Contact Anne match might Moulds email: ian.annemou/[email protected] be out, I think we might look or Rosa Binetti 0404 159 398 at beach volley email: r/[email protected] ball- for the MG CAR CLUB OF SA’S WEB SITE-www.mgccsa.org.au ladies only though! Mike

MAPS WILL BE PROVIDING FORMS FOR COMPLETION AS STATUTORY DECLARATIONS FOR CHRS. THESE MUST BE WITNESED BY SUTIABLE PERSONS. THE CLUB HAS TWO JP’S WHO ARE WILLING TO TAKE ON THIS ROLE WHEN REQUIRED. FOR FURTHE INFORAMTION AS REGARDS THE SCHEME, PLEASE SPEAK TO ONE OF THE CLUBS AUTHORISED PERSONS. PRESIDENT’S REPORT FOR THE 2012 AGM Farewell to the 2011-2012 MAPS year and we look forward to the forthcoming 2012-2013 program. To all of our longer term members, I hope the last eight years of my time as President has been as enjoyable for you, as it has been for me. To all our many members, both of long standing and relatively new, I hope you will continue to enjoy your time with the Club. My term as MAPS President has been sometimes been time consuming, sometimes a tad stressful, but on the whole, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to be part of our Club’s executive. The last twelve months has seen some changes within MAPS and the forthcoming year should see some decisions made that will benefit members and others in the community, whilst promoting our Club and ensuring our long term security. In the last year, I have continued to enjoy the excellent company of fellow members at a wide variety of events. To the Committee, I would like to express my thanks for their efforts. I would also like to thank the members for their support and encouragement throughout my term as President. Bring on the 2012-2013 MAPS year and along with me, enjoy safe and happy classic motoring. Dick Penhall SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR THE 2012 AGM Events wise we have held the regular eleven general meetings, with average of about 40 attending Other events- totaling 18 · Aug; Handover Lunch at the Yorke Valley (61), Bute Day- (36) · September; Old Car Day at Bethany. Cruising Classics Morning Tea at Kulpara and Lunch at Snowtown. 16 MAPS & 39 Guests · Oct; Edithburgh Gala Day (35), Pt. Augusta Campout weekend(40) · Nov; Christmas Lunch at Wallaroo (74) · Dec; Ardrossan Street Party (19) · Jan; Pt. Vincent New Year Gala Day. (11) Australia Day at Roseworthy (25) · Feb; Wauraltee Tea & Pt. Vic Picnic (65). Largs North QM2 BBQ with the CRCSA (13) · March; Around the Houses at Moonta (32), Maitland Show (30 with 20 vehicles). Coobowie Campout weekend (58) · April; Saltwater Classic( 2 Days- 30) · May; Wheels & Wings (42 + 38 guests from GVVCC) · June; Pt. Clinton 150th (20) & Pine Point BYO Lunch (16) Several of these has seen our relationships with other clubs flourish- e.g.; PADARC (Pt. Pirie), A7SA, Pt. Augusta VRC, NARC, CRCSA, Gawler VVCCC. In addition to these, a good cross section of members have entered a wide range of events such the Burra to Morgan event, B2B, All Chrysler Day, All British Day, The Two Bridges and Murray Bridge rallies, plus many more. Membership; A steady growth has continued through 2011-2012, as owners of eligible vehicles not only want to get on the conditional rego scheme, but also hear of our activities. Whilst our average age is relatively high, we do have younger people of working age now joining the club. We need to ensure that we have a program for those of younger ages and with families, as these are the people who have pressure from their wives and kids to do something else on Sundays. Lots of car clubs have lots of older members and face the same issue. At the same time, a good number of our more senior members have been loyal contributors and can still show us a thing or two. (Shirley & Don- the cheque’s in the post!) With about fifty people at a meeting or event, it’s hard to get around so as to talk to those who might be new or simply shy. For the newcomer, the old adage, “You only get one chance to make a first impression’’ rings true. I know one member who has taken the role of looking after new members as a task- thank you. The Year’s Highlights? It would be unfair to name specific events as so many have been first class and all have involved a good amount of input. To list any particular one would not be fair to people who made major contributions to others. Elsewhere, “the home coming” of the AJS to the family of an original owner is something I’ll remember a big positive for the Club. The Future? Whilst this report should deal with the matters arising in the last year, I hope that you will forgive me if I stray into areas besides the last twelve months, as I step down after a fair time in the role of Secretary. Since joining the Committee back in 2002, I am pleased to see the club go from strength to strength. Some of the numbers growth will be down to the need for those wishing to gain the Historic Rego, being obliged to be a member of a recognized club. However, I am sure that a greater number of new members have joined us because of the raised club profile and the events we now hold. I’d like to think that MAPS has well and truly shaken off any misconceived image of a club that does not venture far! I think one of our first campouts attracted three couples, the Osborne’s, Sewell’s and the Heinrich’s. A subsequent trip there saw over 40 members taking part and we now have two well supported campouts each year. As regards events other clubs, whilst we’ve not resumed the cricket matches with PADARC, we have certainly mixed with a wide range of clubs. We’ve hosted the Federation Peninsula Parade visitors and also two Cruising Classics days. It is my sincere hope that we will continue with such events and involvements.

Who can tell if the club’s growth will continue at the rate of the last decade? As regards the meeting venue, we should be OK for some years yet. We do have options in the event of very large meetings. Personally, I am somewhat hesitant to go along with ideas of a Club house, as the costs and upkeep could be a millstone around our neck. I want to be out in our old car at weekends, not on a working bee. If we cannot get people to stand up for club positions, I suspect we’d get even fewer for the caretaker’s jobs. I think we always need to ask ourselves as to what we can do better, both in the way of events and how we deal with members. My suggestions include · A “New Member Pack” · Look at breaking down roles, so as to get more people involved in running things · Attracting and retaining younger members with families · Ensuring that as we grow as club that we ensure we make members, both new and of longstanding feel welcome. · Consider having a club rep for the Federation meetings · Marketing our club memorabilia more readily · Collating more of the history of the club, as regards photographs etc., before they deteriorate. Thanks I would like to acknowledge the role of others in the club during my time as secretary. Working with Dick Penhall has provided plenty of laughs and his apparent relaxed attitude hides a wise approach to the many of problems that the club has faced. Having been the footy club president for many years has stood him in good stead. I also think the manner in which both Dick and Trevor Clerke have dealt with the CHRS admin of the club is something we all need to appreciate, especially as those jobs are going to get that much harder from now on. My thanks to the members who have expressed their support over the years for the work I have tried to put into the Club. However, I am mindful of the phrase that, “You can’t please all the people all of the time!” Finally, my thanks to my wife Mary for her support and words of wisdom over the years. For her, living with someone like me who always seems to have so many balls in the air at one time gets pretty stressful and the last year has not been easy for a number of reasons. Still, as the old song “ My Way” goes, “ Regrets, I’ve had a few, but too few to mention” Mike O

EDITOR’S REPORT FOR MAPS 2012 AGM

Whilst our costs for producing the newsletter during 2011-2012 have risen, I hope that this expense will be considered worthwhile, both as regards keeping in touch with current members, but acting as a tool to promote our club throughout the motoring scene. With the professional printing by Copyking, we have better quality hard copies and the folded format looks much more professional. Emailed versions provide a cheap way of circulating our newsletter to a wide audience and with our subs at a low figure, plus no premium for printed or posted copies, I think we offer a good deal. Copy wise, I am grateful to those who find the time to file reports or items, but in the absence of those, I hope the articles I produce are of interest. However, I have yet to publish the photograph of the 1971 TVR stand at London’s Earls Court Motor Show! My continued thanks to Jim Sewell as our labeler and post man for a great number of editions. Mike O

TREASURERS REPORT MAPS CLUB SA INC 2012

We have had a good year, however we show a small loss because of increases in the printing and postage of the MAPS review, lunches and outings the committee gifted to the members . The club has purchased an amplifier, the updating of our Honour Boards plus engraving, and all the increases in general expenses. The raffle money covered hall hire costs and the tea & coffee donations purchased our supplies for our meetings and our outings. Any questions I now move that the 2011-2012 report be approved. Lyn Clerke I wish to let you all know that I will not be standing for re election at the next AGM July 2013

Full Financial Report available to members on request POINTS FROM MINUTES GENERAL MEETING, THURSDAY JULY 5th 2012 AT CHATT CENTRE, MAITLAND Matters Arising Welfare. – Steve Muirhead’s condition update Guest Speakers- Suggestion from Joan Correl ref Seaman’s Mission Project- also CC Electrical & Christmas Box program. Agreed we book some of these Handover Lunch – Reminder for bookings Maitland Show- Winner had received trophy Fed Minutes- SIVG and CHRS updates- July 1 was D Day, HRO & AO attended seminar. Web site for new code emailed. Stat Decs. now in force. Many changes, some unknown to Fed reps. Members to be given summary details. Trevor Clerke explained that CHRS cover a wide range of vehicles and hot rods had three specific categories requiring specific knowledge. Secretary said that MAPS had moved at June meeting that we will not be processing CHRS for hot rods. Pine Point Day 24th June- log books & subs BYO lunch- 16 people attended. Query ref 1979-1982 by Bernard Knope- Sec had followed up and two FHMCSA reps said these vehicles retained CHRS eligibility John Ingham provided more bottle openers provided by Sprint Auto Parts. Thank you to John and Sprint Autos Matters Arising from Correspondence. A number of member had attended Don Blythman’s funeral Card had been sent. Edithburgh Gala Day- On going discussions to make event MAPS friendly. Don McPhee & Secretary. Lease- Executive had agreed we approach DCYP for offer and terms of new lease on Club room. Secretary said current $55 p.a. and benefits offered very generous as a result of Steven Griffiths’ negotiation when CEO. GENERAL & A O B Federation Rego Reminder Stickers – one per car on CHRS via MAPS- collect at meeting or events POINTS FROM MINUTES FOR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THURSDAY, 5th JULY 2012 Matters arising from Minutes of 2011 AGM- None Copies of Reports 2011-2012 had been given to members present. Chairman’s Report for year 2011/2012. The Chairman thanked the Osbornes for their efforts. He thanked his wife Jenny. Secretary & Editor’s’ Report for year 2011/2012: Secretary said in his report he had looked forward as well as back. Working the President was often fun and made a good a good team. Treasurer’s Report for year 2010/2011. Lyn Clerke highlighted her note as regarding not standing for the position in 2013 Patroness, Shirley Rose took the chair. She praised the outgoing committee for their work. Election of Officers and Committee for 2011/2012 THE PROPOSED OFFICERS & COMMITTEE WAS READ OUT: With no nominations tabled for President or Secretary, nominations were called for from the floor. For President; Trevor Clerke was proposed by B. Goodfellow, Seconded Jim Sewell. T Clerke declined the nomination. Joe Ingram proposed Keith Penhall, seconded T. Clerke. Nomination accepted and passed. For Secretary; Keith Penhall nominated Mike Osborne, seconded by Barry Tapscott. Nomination accepted and passed. Mike Osborne said that the last year had been hard & might need some time away. However, he was not prepared to let Club slide downhill. A larger membership should provide for more to help, so where were the people? If personal circumstances mean some absences, others will have to step in and help. For Committee Vacancy; Trevor Clerke nominated Brenton Goodfellow- nomination declined. Joan Correll proposed Bronte Giesecke, seconded by Keith Penhall. Nomination accepted and passed. The Acting Chairperson, Shirley thanked the new committee, wishing them well and said she hopes everyone helps out. Trevor Clerke said that Club needed Touring Officer/ Events Coordinator to assist Secretary. B. Goodfellow proposed Don McPhee, who declined. There was discussion on difficulties of organising events. Shirley Rose said nominated ‘Club Captain’ for events had worked well. Mike Osborne said several events last year set up by specific members had worked well. President said we needed a co-ordinator to allocate events to members. Six hands went up to offer to take on an event. Bronte Giesecke agreed to take on Co-ordinator role. Moved that appointments as below be accepted- Bernard Knope, seconded Barry Tapscott. Passed MOTION TO CONTINUE THE ADOPTION OF THE CURRENT BYE- LAWS, Prop – Joe Ingram Sec, Don McPhee. Passed AOB Subscriptions- Shirley Rose asked if a decision as regards future fees should be made. Agreed that we await news on future cost of room. Fuel costs for seminar President said that Club should reimburse Trevor Clerke for fuel, who declined the offer Meeting closed at 9.08 PM,DATE OF NEXT MEETING. August 2nd 2012 FOR SALE 1927 Chevrolet Capitol Van, beautiful condition. Great tyres, unused spare. Rego S057AFE $14500 Also for sale, 1954 Austin A30, Austin Blue, retrimmed, all excellent tyres, great chrome, new battery and all electrics work Rego SBM 785. $7500. Both for sale as taking on new hobby of motorcycling ! Enquiries to Robin English, 3 Everard Street, Bute 5560 (08) 8826 2234, 0427 0608 002

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