For Rolls-Royce and Bentley Enthusiasts PRÆCLARVM The National Journal of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia No. 1-13 February 2013
CELEBRATING THE SESQUICENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF SIR FREDERICK HENRY ROYCE
Quidvis recte factum quamvis humile præclarum. Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble. Royce, 1924 PRÆCLARVMPRÆCLARVM The National Journal of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia No. 1-13 February 2013 Issue 264 Features Regular Items Events Calendar 6231 From the Editor 6232 From the Federal President 6233 News from the Registers 6252 Market Place 6259
Articles and Features Celebrating the Sesquicentenary of the Birth of Sir Henry Royce 6234 1863 - 2013 David Neely (NSW) describes the life and times of the person most famous for his supreme efforts in motor cars. Celebrations in the ACT: The Launch of Rolls-Royce 1404 and 6238 their 30th Birthday Party. Our ACT Correspondent details the celebrated run out of Ian Irwin’s refurbished Silver Ghost and the party 150 Years since the birth of held on the same day to celibrate the 30th Birthday of the ACT Branch. Sir Henry Royce in 1863 An Unusual Rolls-Royce Engine. Gilbert M Ralph (Vic), 6240 Hon. Archivist of the Sir Henry Royce Foundation Archives, details the unusual, horizontally opposed Rolls-Royce, K-60 Diesel Engine. Some Hitherto Unknown Rolls-Royce and Bentley History. Ian 6242 Irwin (ACT) continues his series of interesting stories and oddities from the past. A Tale of Two Silver Wraiths. By Martin Bennett (ACT) outlines the 6244 designs and lives of 2 Silver Wraiths; WHD101 (1950) and WOF49 (1951), from their conception to today. The Sir Henry Royce Foundation - F J Engish Award for 6246 Club Photography for 2012. David Neely (NSW) takes us through the entries in the competition and how Members can vote for their favorite. A Ghostly Experience - The Tale of Two Days behind the Wheel 6248 of a Rolls-Royce Ghost by Kim Stapleton, Federal President (NSW). Thanks to the generosity of Trivett Classic Rolls-Royce, Kim was able to spend a few days experiencing modern Rolls-Royce motoring. Chris O’Rourke, Immediate Past Rolls-Royce Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence. It is now 10 years 6250 President of the ACT Branch addresses since the fi rst of the Goodwood Phantoms was delivered. the gathering of the Branch to celibrate thier 30th Birthday. Here Ian Irwin, Technical Topics No. 41 “Spiritious Issues Slowly Appearing” 6251 President ACT Branch and owner of by Bill Coburn (ACT) continues his dissertations on the essential Silver Ghost 1404 looks on. maintenance of the marques. Twenty Topics No 40 - Knowing the Aussie 20HPs. David Davis 6252 (NSW) again develops his thoughts on 20HP matters, this time on recent 20HPs in Præclarvm and their activites.
Front Cover: top: Portrait of Sir Henry Royce by Albert Starling 1858-1947 (courtesy of Tom Clarke - WA) refer to the story of his birth, life and death on page 6234.
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6230 PRÆCLARVM 1-13 PRÆCLARVM (ISSN 0159-4583) is published six times per year by the Federal Council of the Events Calendar Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia. Whilst Federal and Registers every care is taken to check information published, no responsibility can be accepted for errors. 11-15 Apr 55th Federal Rally, Glenelg, SA John Virgo 08-8252-3414 Views expressed by the Editor and contributors 15-20 Apr Southern Sojourn Tour - Post Rally Tour Sofija Virgo 0419-819-759 are their own and do not necessarily refl ect the policies of the Club. Nothing in this journal, Australian Capital Territory Branch - President: Ian Irwin including any advertisement, should be construed as endorsement by the Editor or the Club of the 5 Feb 13 General Meeting, Ainslie Football Club Ian Irwin 0413-582-687 quality or suitability of any product, service or 10 Feb Run to The Cotter Reserve, Curtin Ian Irwin 0413-582-687 procedure. New South Wales Branch - President: Brian Crump Change of Address: Members should notify their Branch Secretary (address below), not the Editor, 9 Feb Cucina Viscontini, Breakfast, Homebush Bay Judith Merlin 02-4308-3811 in the fi rst instance to advise change of address or 9 Feb Long Run III – Highlands Steam Festival, Oberon Brian Crump 0419-417-813 non-receipt of an issue. 20 Feb General Meeting, Canada Bay Club, Five Dock Judith Merlin 02-4308-3811 Contributions: Articles, letters and/or illustrations for publication should be sent to the Editor, address 9 Mar Cucina Viscontini, Breakfast, Homebush Bay Judith Merlin 02-4308-3811 below. Articles should preferably be sent as Text 20 Mar General Meeting, Canada Bay Club, Five Doc Judith Merlin 02-4308-3811 fi le on CD, or emailed to [email protected] (otherwise as typed hard copy). 27 Mar Henry Royce 150th Anniversary Lunch Judith Merlin 02-4308-3811 13 Apr Cucina Viscontini, Breakfast, Homebush Bay Judith Merlin 02-4308-3811 Federal Executive President: Kim Stapleton, Queensland Branch - President: John Wright 297 Darley Road, Randwick. NSW. 2031 17 Feb Picnic Run, the Community Arts Centre, Bribie Island John Wright 0419-678-260 0407-290-099 (m) Email: [email protected] 12-17 Mar Tour to Inverell and Ballina Ann Sparks 07-3289-7920 Secretary: Wallace Moorhouse, 19 Apr Sirromet Winery Run, Mount Cotton John Wright 0419-678-260 7 Grant Street, Ashgrove, QLD. 4060 07-3366-5043 South Australian Branch - President: Roland Sharman Email: [email protected] Victoria Branch - President: Ralph Plarre Treasurer: Peter Chan, PO Box 827, Fyshwick, ACT. 2609 14 Feb General Meeting, Bill Allsep House, Rowville Louise Matthews 0428-995-720 02-6161-7316 16 Feb Tasmania Section Outing, All British Day, Hobart Carney Cox 0400-098-197 Email: [email protected] 17 Feb Cricket Match against Jaguar Car Club, Maryknoll Louise Matthews 0428-995-720 The Sir Henry Royce Foundation 2-3 Mar Tasmania Section Outing, Lowrie’s Vineyard, Tea Tree Carney Cox 0400-098-197 Russell Rolls, PO Box 140, South Yarra Vic, 3141. 14 Mar General Meeting, Bill Allsep House, Rowville Louise Matthews 0428-995-720 0418-325-086 (m) 15-17 Mar “A Touch of Gippsland” Tour Louise Matthews 0428-995-720 Email: rolls@pacifi c.net.au 23 Mar Tasmania Section Outing, Somercotes at Ross Carney Cox 0400-098-197 Federal Publications 24 Mar Kalorama Motor Rally, Kalorama Louise Matthews 0428-995-720 PRÆCLARVM Editor: Tim Dean, 25 Mar Ladies’ Lunch, Bourke Street, Melbourne City Louise Matthews 0428-995-720 1630 Malvern Road, Glen Iris, VIC, 3146. 0401-987-808 (m) 03-9886-9024 (fax) 27 Mar Henry Royce 150th Anniversary Lunch Louise Matthews 0428-995-720 Email: [email protected] 11 Apr General Meeting, Bill Allsep House, Rowville Louise Matthews 0428-995-720 Registrar (Chassis Plate): David Vann, Western Australia Branch - President: Brian Tilbury PO Box 41, Lutwyche, QLD, 4030. 24 Feb General Meeting Samson Wine Cellars Fremantle Roy Whitchurch 0411-747-403 07-3852-2999 (w) 07-3852-6222 (fax) Email: [email protected] 24 Mar President’s Heritage run, Taylor Reserve, South Perth Roy Whitchurch 0411-747-403 Mailing list: Ian Dunn, 28 Apr 48th Concours d’ Elegance, Caversham House, Caversham Roy Whitchurch 0411-747-403 40 Murranji Street, Hawker, ACT, 2614. 02-6278-3763 Email: [email protected]
Branch Secretaries Australian Capital Territory: Peter Hyland, PO Box 773, Mawson, ACT, 2606. 02-6286-4265 (h) Email: [email protected] New South Wales: Judith Merlin, 9 Twin Lakes Drive, Lake Haven, NSW, 2263. 02-4308-3811 (h) 0421-690-299 (m) Email: [email protected] Queensland: David Balfour, 41 Richmond Street, Gordon Park, QLD, 4031. 07-3123-7903 Email: [email protected] South Australia: Peter Forbes, PO Box 6400, Halifax St. Adelaide, SA 5000 08-8344-5329 Email: [email protected] Victoria: Louise Matthews, PO Box 443,Berwick, VIC, 3806. 0428-995-720 Email: [email protected] Western Australia: Marie Hammat, PO Box 590, Kalamunda, WA, 6926. 0417-990-812 Email: [email protected] Section Contacts THE BENTLEY MULSANNE - THE ULTIMATE GRAND TOURER Northern Territory: Keith Preston, Bentley Motors employs around 4,000 people in Crewe which is home to all its operations. The PO Box 1066, Palmerston, NT, 0831. combination of craftsmanship, alongside engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology is 08-8983-1029 unique to UK luxury vehicle manufacturers such as Bentley. Bentley exported over £1bn worth Tasmania: Carney Cox, of goods in 2012. The company is the third largest R&D investor in the UK’s automotive sector 115 Gloucester St, West Launceston, TAS, 7005 and the 18th largest nationally. Bentley has seen global growth of 22% in 2012 with deliveries 0400-098-197 increasing to 8,510 cars (7,003 cars in 2011). (courtesy Bentley Motors)
PRÆCLARVM 1-13 6231 F rom the Editor 2013 - Welcome Aboard: Please contact Bob Roberts on 0407- the history and engineering excellence elcome all to this year’s 002-350 if you are wanting smallish of Rolls-Royce. Wcommencement of festivities items transported to South Australia, as he and others will be travelling on that is Præclarvm! I do hope you Important Bentley to go on Sale: have all been rested and relaxed the Overlander to the Rally and can ræclarvm has received an email through the Christmas and New Year pick up some parts along the way. from Syd Reinhart that his car, frantic festivities and that we see you P the well known 1929 Olympia Motor happy and ready to participate in and SHRF Club Photography Show Bentley Sedanca de Ville, is to enjoy all the Club events arranged for Competition - 2012: be auctioned soon by RM Auctions this year. n the centre pages of this edition of at the Villa d’Este auction, on the As you will see from this edition IPræclarvm you will see all the photos banks of Lake Como in Cernobbio, some of our regular contributors that have been submitted for the Italy, on May 25th. have taken the time to write for our 2012 SHRF Photography competition. The car has a 6.5 litre engine, pages and this is greatly appreciated. Slightly differently this year the choice OHC, 4 valves per cyl and is in However, do not rest on your laurels, of winner will be up to all Members, excellent mechanical condition and please think about adding to our who can register their vote to David nicely patinated. It has been on stories with ones about your car Neely by email: [email protected]. display at Bentley Motors Heritage and its history, or with some of your au by 15 March 2013. museum since 2007. holiday snaps that feature a Rolls- This is an important award which Royce or Bentley theme, your on- carries a prize for the winner of $500 going help will be gratefully received. and bragging rights for a full 12 months, till the next competition. Please make The 2013 Federal Rally - SA55: the effort to help establish the winner nly a few weeks now to go before and perhaps toast their health at the Othe start of the Glenelg-based presentation of the award during the 2013 Federal Rally in South Australia. 2013 Federal Rally in Glenelg. I hope you have all registered by The Club thanks the SHRF and Fred now, as the Rally Organisers have Engish for their continuing support of announced that if you wish to get your its activities. personal information into any of the Rally publications the absolute cut-off Rolls-Royce’s Other Hat: There is a detailed provenance date is Thursday, February 28th. report by noted Bentley Historian, Dr olls-Royce Plc is known as a world- Clare Hay, who believes that there leading provider of power systems So Please R are only around 20 original bodied and services for use on land, at sea Finalise your Bookings NOW! big six Bentleys left, and this vehicle and in the air. They have established being the sole remaining Sedanca de Remember, you can use the forms an enviable position in the global Ville with a unique provenance. included with the last edition of markets of: civil aerospace, defence Præclarvm, or make a small saving aerospace, marine and energy and Being Australian, Syd is keen and register on-line through the SA55 nuclear. Interesting to note is that for another Australian to be its website: SA55.org. Rolls-Royce reactors power all Great next owner. RM can be contacted Britain’s nuclear submarines and they for more information by email: have just manufactured and installed [email protected]. the world’s most powerful marine gas turbine (50,000 HP) into the Royal Looking forward to Seeing You: Navy’s new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth. (This turbine engine is based argie and I will again be on the R-R Trent 800 aero engine which Mtravelling to the Federal Rally powers the Boeing 777 aircraft). in South Australia, and we both look forward to meeting and greeting all Their story has been one of success our readers. Please make yourself in recent years, facing the challenges know to us and perhaps take the of the global financial crisis and a opportunity to pass a draft of your toughening world market for power Members Swap Meet at SA55: first (or next) Præclarvm story to systems. They employ some 40,000 me! embers are also reminded to people around the world. Happy motoring Mbring along any spare parts they If you would like to learn more Tim Dean want to sell on Concours day at the about the activities of Rolls-Royce Plc, coming Federal Rally. please log-on to their website: www. GBK58, B420FA, BSH20044 Once again, a swap table will be rolls-royce.com. There organised by Bob Roberts of the NSW is much interesting Branch, assisted by other Members information there from the Small Horse Power Register. about their latest Please put sensible prices on the exploits and about sale items and they will attempt to their history, especially sell them on the day for you. Please the Rolls-Royce also be reminded too, that 10% of the Heritage Trust, which proceeds of each sale on the day goes was formed in 1981 to to the Sir Henry Royce Foundation. promote and preserve
6232 PRÆCLARVM 1-13 F rom the Federal President
n behalf of the Federal Executive I press, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has just Since this was the fi rst 40/50hp to wear Owould like to wish all our members announced the launch of its next model the Charles Sykes-designed Spirit of a happy, healthy and safe 2013. Rolls-Royce Wraith. The new car will be Ecstasy it was fi tting and very pleasing presented for the fi rst time at the Geneva that Justy Phillips, Sykes’ great-grand Like many of you, I have been fairly Motor Show on 5th March 2013. The daughter, was also in attendance on busy over the festive season with family, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Torsten the day. Appropriately it was also the friends and with Club activities. In Müller-Ötvös, had this to say about the ACT Branch’s 30th anniversary and what November I was fortunate to be given new model. “Expect the boldest design, better way to mark the occasion than the opportunity by Alan Hind of Trivett the most dramatic performance and the with a birthday cake, cut by the Branch Classic Rolls-Royce to take Ghost for most powerful Rolls-Royce that has ever foundation members Ian Irwin, Ian Dunn a drive. It was truly a wonderful played host to the famous Spirit of Ecstasy and John Curry. Hearty congratulations experience and I have written a report fi gurine. We will present a model whose to the ACT Branch and all ACT members on that for our Editor. He has been good starting point is luxury, refi nement and on reaching this milestone. enough to fi nd some space for it in this exclusivity, traits that have made Rolls- edition of Præclarvm so I hope you enjoy Royce the world’s pinnacle luxury good The next day I enjoyed the company reading about my experience with this for the last 108 years. This is a car not of many Club members from the ACT and delightful motor car. NSW Branches at My sincere thanks Canberra’s Terribly to Alan and Trivett British day. We had Classic for giving me great weather for that opportunity to the day. About 35 experience Ghost. Rolls-Royces and Bentleys among all One of the the other British reasons behind the Marques that were timing of driving on display. It was Ghost was to an excellent turn- participate in the out and a most Ghost Register run enjoyable day. to Mooney Mooney. This was a very well The following attended event with weekend I about 50 people journeyed to and a variety of Adelaide to join the cars enjoying a SA Branch for their magnifi cent day annual Concours and lunch. Sadly and Christmas there were not that picnic day. I many Ghosts that managed to put in only defi ned by a timeless elegance, but enjoyed the hospitality of Sofi ja and an appearance and I heard all manner one that encapsulates a sense of power, John Virgo during my visit and we had of reasons (excuses) for their absence. style and drama.” The press release goes a very enjoyable dinner with some of I’m certain they were all valid reasons on to say; “Wraith draws inspiration the Branch committee on the Saturday however it would be great to see more from the story of the Honorable Charles evening. This gave me the opportunity of these great cars on the next run or Rolls, one of the company’s founding to catch up on the Branch’s progress on any of the Register runs. Come on forefathers and a man who indulged a with preparations for SA55, the annual my fellow enthusiasts let’s get the older passion for innovation, engineering and, Federal Rally to be held in Glenelg in cars out of the garage/shed and let them most importantly, adventure. Rolls was a April this year. The Concours and picnic stretch their legs. passionate racing driver, balloonist and was a well-attended event and it was aviator winning the praise of King George particularly pleasant for me to catch up Upon my return from the Ghost V, who hailed him the ‘greatest hero of with many SA friends during the day. I Register run there was time for a quick the day’ on becoming the fi rst person hope I have made a few new ones. I refresh and change of attire before to cross the English Channel and return would like to thank Roland Sharman and attending the local launch of Phantom non-stop in a fl ying machine”. the members of the SA Branch for looking Series II. Trivett Classic hosted a launch after me so well during my visit. The in both Melbourne and Sydney. Both The arrival of December had me on a cost of my accommodation at the Virgo events were very well attended and drive to Canberra to bear witness, along residence was being put to work judging those fortunate to be there were treated with many other interested Club members, some of the cars in the Concours!! Just to a magnifi cent display of the Phantom to the unveiling of Chassis 1404. The as well he’s a mate. family of cars. As well as delightful restoration, as best as possible, to its entertainment and light refreshments. original specifi cation has been Ian Irwin’s Happy motoring labour of love for the past 30 years. It Kim Stapleton Speaking of launches and here was great to see this car running and Federal President is some breaking news fresh off the almost ready to join in the Club activities.
PRÆCLARVM 1-13 6233 CELEBRATING THE SESQUICENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF SIR HENRY ROYCE 1863 - 2013 David Neely (NSW)
ifty years ago in March 1963 name was Royce and he had a son in this country he is most closely Fthe Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of called Henry. It was the middle associated with the Rolls-Royce Australia celebrated the centenary of the nineteenth century when cars and with the engines, which of the birth of Sir Henry Royce, who the English Industrial Revolution enabled Great Britain to claim, at was born on 27 March 1863. Patrick was in full swing. Peterborough one and the same time, the speed Kane-White, Victoria Branch member, was a sleepy old town in the east records on land and water and in compiled a leaflet, which was pub- of England, far from the bus- the air. Important as these claims lished to mark the centenary. Fifty tling Midlands, whose inhabitants to fame are, it is probable that Sir years later we can mark the 150th breathed the atmosphere of Ely Henry Royce’s greatest achieve- anniversary of Sir Henry Royce’s birth Cathedral, Crowland Abbey or ment was the design of aero en- and celebrate his achievements. even of Hereward the Wake, rather gines during the war, for these This tribute begins with an intro- than that of the new Mechanical unquestionably gave Great Britain duction from Neville Minchin’s book, Age. Old Mr. Royce was well con- supremacy in the air at a most criti- The Silver Lady. Not long after tent that his mill should be oper- cal moment in the history of the na- Royce’s death on 22 April 1933 Rolls- ated by wind and water, as in the tion. Sir Henry was one of the few Royce Ltd. published for private circu- days of old. But his son, Henry, men in whose honour a statue was lation all the tributes it had received. who was mechanically minded, was erected during his lifetime which Two of these tributes are presented troubled when he saw that their is testimony to the esteem in which here. Other contemporary reports more prosperous competitors were he was held, being in the form of a from Australian newspapers add to using steam. The fortunes of the life-size bronze by the late Derwent these accounts. Then some fun with mill declined steadily and on the Wood, erected at Derby in 1922.” the mischievous question, “Was the death of his father, young Henry, The Autocar, on April 28th, 1933 great man fallible?” Back to more aged ten, was obliged to go out into serious matters is a description by the world in the hope of earning a “Sir Henry Royce, the man who Donald Eyre of the armorial bearings living ….” gave the world not only a motor- of Sir Frederick Henry Royce, Bt., Neville Minchin, The Silver car, but also a new word to ex- encapsulating his achievements and Lady. press superlative excellence, died returning to his forebears. This trib- on Saturday after a lifetime spent in ute concludes with Sir Henry’s legacy “The name of Sir Henry Royce, for health research. who died on Saturday last at his below: Royce in his garage at Elmstead, Sussex home, is a household word “Once upon a time there lived West Wittering with experimental 40/50, throughout the world. To the public chassis 6EX about 1920. a flour miller in Peterborough. His
6234 PRÆCLARVM 1-13 the pursuit of an ideal. Mechanical perfection was that ideal, and Sir Henry Royce allowed nothing to stand in the way of its attainment. When it came to a point in design, whether of motor-car or aero-engine, his sole criterion was merit. He was impatient with those who put any other point of view, such as that of expediency, and on such occasions he could become an autocrat with whom it was unwise to differ. I used to meet him frequently during the 1931 Schneider Trophy race at Calshot, when his great 2,600 h.p. engine, as a fitting climax to his career, gave Great Britain not only the vic- tory in the Schneider Trophy race, but also the world’s speed record. He used to drive into the station in one of his own Rolls-Royce cars, and talk to the pilots and to his own engineers. During the terrific strain of the last few days before the race there can be no doubt that his presence inspired the pilots and mechanics with con- fidence. In conversation he was quiet and unassuming, seeming to prefer listening to talking. And he caused consternation among the Air Ministry officials by freely giving information about the Rolls-Royce racing en- gine to anyone who asked for it. The Air Ministry had been trying to keep all the details secret; but Sir Henry Royce knew that that engine was not created out of a few facts and figures, but was the outcome of a blend of experience and idealism. He knew that no one in below: Tom Clarke kindly offered this understanding for the caption for this photograph, “Plain F. Henry Royce (‘R’, not yet created a bar- onet) is seen here in early 1929 near his home at Le Canadel in the south of France. The car is experimental Phantom II 18EX, Barker lightweight saloon, completed in December 1928 with many features approved by Royce - low roof line, 20 inch wheels, and no mascot. It carried twin spares at the rear behind a detachable luggage trunk. The photograph was almost certainly taken by Royce’s driver, the late Frank Dodd. It is interesting to see ‘R’ leaning heavily on his cane, a sign of some debility perhaps. He used the car during his periods in France, and West Wittering in Sussex, until mid 1931. In above: The cover of the leafl et compiled by C. P. Kane-White its issue for 24 September 1929 The Motor road tested the car. They and authorised by the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia to praised its light steering, acceleration (Derby found its top speed to mark the centenary of the birth of Sir Henry Royce, born on the be 85 m.p.h.), and phenomenal brakes. 27th March, 1863.
PRÆCLARVM 1-13 6235 the world could have Reports were also imitated the engine published on 24 April in if they had had every The Mercury (Hobart, drawing that was TAS), the Barrier Miner made of it. In Rolls- (Broken Hill, NSW), Royce motor-cars the the Townsville Daily hand of Sir Henry Bulletin (QLD), The Royce can be traced West Australian (Perth, in the smallest compo- WA), The Canberra nents. Nothing passed Times (ACT), and him if he thought that The Northern Miner there was any means (Charters Towers, of improving it. His QLD). In following days design and experi- the news was reported mental engineers in the Border Watch were imbued with the (Mount Gambier, SA), same spirit of ideal- the Gippsland Times ism. Their many years’ (VIC), and the Western training under Sir Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA). Henry equipped them to carry on the stan- Was Sir Henry fal- dard he set, and to live lible? The late Terry up to the motto which Bruce, the eccentric, he said contained inventive and enter- the principle upon taining Victoria Branch member, was singu- which his work was larly enthusiastic about founded: “Whatever is the small horsepower rightly done, howev- Rolls-Royce Twenty. He er humble, is noble.” famously declared that Although his latest and Sir Henry made 6,173 greatest aero-engines mistakes, all of them have attracted most at- Silver Ghosts! tention, not only when above: The Royce Coat of Arms used in aircraft but The shield of Sir also when used in Sir Henry’s Arms carries in Malcolm Campbell’s’ the lower part a Griffin, record-breaking car, an imaginary animal and Lord Wakefield’s whose upper half is that motor-boat, his earlier of an eagle and the aero-engines were al- lower, that of a lion. The helmet between most equally remark- above: Royce’s Signature able. The machine that the shield and the crest made the first non-stop flight across the North Atlantic is that of a Knight or Baronet, being of steel and full-faced with the visor thrown was fitted with two Rolls-Royce engines, and the Bristol back and devoid of grill bars. The crest has a demi-griffin Fighters that did such good work in the war were also and a millrind. The latter is the iron, which supports the equipped with Rolls-Royce engines. A characteristic upper millstone of a cornmill and refers to the trade of Sir touch, which stays in my memory, occurred when a Henry’s father and grandfather. The motto beneath the small boy approached Sir Henry Royce one day at shield is: Calshot with the inevitable autograph book. The signa- ture written was: “Henry Royce, Mechanic.” ‘Fortis et Prudens Simul’ [Strength and Wisdom Together] Morning Post Motoring Correspondent, (Hugo Massac Buist) on April 24th, 1933. Person details of the Heraldic design state: “Sir (Frederick) Henry, Royce, 1st Bart, OBE, of Seaton, co In Australia, news through the print media first came Rutland: MIME, MIAE, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer; from the Sunday Times (Perth, WA), which reported the Director and Chief Engineer, Rolls-Royce Limited, Director death of Sir Henry Royce on 23 April 1933. and Consulting Engineer, Royce Limited, Trafford Park, Manchester; born 27th March 1863; created OBE, 1st The following day , on The Sydney Morning Herald January 1918 and a Baronet 26th June 1930; married 19 24 April 1933, picked up news via the ‘General Cable May 1893, Minnie Grace, 3rd daughter of Alfred Punt. News’ from London on 22 April and reported, “The death occurred to-day of Sir Henry Royce, aged 70, Lineage – Henry Royce, of Wing, Rutlandshire, father a distinguished engineer and founder of the famous of Henry William Royce, of South Luffenham Flour Mills, Rolls-Royce firm, which, among other achievements, Rutlandshire, who was father of James Royce, of Alwalton produced the air engines which were used in the Mills nr Peterborough, b 1830; married Mary, 3rd daughter British machines in the Schneider Trophy victories. Sir of Benjamin King of Edwins Hall, Woodham Ferrers, Essex, Henry Royce was earlier one of the pioneers of electric and had issue, a son (Frederick) Henry (Sir) created a street lighting.” baronet 1930.”
6236 PRÆCLARVM 1-13 Sir Henry’s legacy to health research was reported in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) of 27 May 1933, “Leaves £110,000 for Health Research, Sir Henry Royce and Common Cold, London 25 May, Sir Henry Royce the motor car manufacturer, left £110,000 for health research, subject to life interests. His will states that he considered that while cancer and other ailments were being effectively studied the common cold and influenza were being neglected.” Similar reports were carried in The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Chronicle (Adelaide, SA), The West Australian (Perth, WA), The Argus (Melbourne, VIC), the Cairns Post (QLD), and the Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, QLD).
Tom Clarke provided these details. Royce left an estate worth £112,598.8s.11d, proven in London on 6 June 1933 to Albert William Claremont and Ethel Aubin. Albert was brother of Royce’s former partner and brother-in-law, Ernest A. Claremont (EAC) and was briefly Rolls-Royce Chairman after EAC’s death in 1922. Ethel Aubin was Royce’s companion and nurse. His will stipulated that a fund of £11,000 (about £500,000 today) be created for research into the common cold and influenza. Called The Sir Henry Royce Research Fellowship at University College, London, it was managed by Aubin and Tildesley for many years and was also awarded for research at Manchester University. The award was £500 per year for a renewable three-year Fellowship. The first recipient in March 1935 was Charles H. Stuart-Harris, then only 26 but later a pro- fessor and knight. The fund was still active until relatively recent times.
To return to Neville Minchin’s words: “Young Henry, aged ten, was obliged to go out into the world in the hope of earning a living ….” above: Sir Frederick Henry Royce
[Acknowledgements: Tom Clarke; Neville Minchin, The Silver Lady, G. T. Foulis & Co Ltd, London, 1961; Sir Henry Royce BART 1863-1933 Some Tributes Reprinted 1990 by the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club, Inc., USA; Trove Digitised newspapers and more, trove.nla.gov.au; Wikipedia; Donald Eyre, 50 years with Rolls- Royce: my reminiscences Derby: Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust, 2005, Historical Series no. 36.]
Southern Sojourn Tour 2013 15th - 20th April, 2013
There are still a few places available for the Post-Rally Tour. Planned are some easy and beautiful drives through rolling hills, historic townships and along scenic coastlines. Highlights will include a cruise through the Coorong, a visit to a private car museum with superb views over Encounter Bay plus a full day bus trip to and around Kangaroo Island.
Accommodation has been reserved at Serafi nos (changed name from McLarens on the Lake), perfectly positioned to enjoy the wonderful activities of the Peninsula and a short distance from the township of McLaren Vale. All ground fl oor resort (shower in bath) and spa rooms (separate shower) offer seclusion, privacy and comfort.
Tour is limited to 50 people max., so to ensure your place, PLEASE BOOK ASAP!
TO REGISTER: Book the room of your choice directly with Serafi nos Resort phone (08) 8323 8911 mentioning you are from our Car Club. Dates are SA School Holidays so rooms can only be held for a short time. Special rates (including hot cooked breakfast) per couple have been negotiated. Resort room @ $145; Spa Room @ $160.00 (A deposit of $100 will be required at booking)
Please ensure that I am notifi ed immediately after your accommodation is booked (so you will be included in the 50 people) and I will send you further information
Sofi ja Virgo, Lot B, Black Top Road, Gould Creek, SA 5114 Email: [email protected]
PRÆCLARVM 1-13 6237 Celebrations in the ACT: The Launch of Rolls-Royce 1404 and their 30th Birthday Party Photos by Alison Irwin and Nick Nowak he RROCA ACT Branch usually holds its Annual President’s TDinner as the Branch Xmas Party. It is held on the fi rst Saturday in December, and the following day sees the ACT Council’s Terribly British Car Display Day near the National Library. As Ian Irwin had taken offi ce of Branch President at the 2012 AGM, he and Ida suggested that this year’s function be held at their property, Keadymore on the Barton Highway on the Yass Road, and that they would strive to have their 1910 Silver Ghost ready for a launch as well. And so it was, that the members of the ACT Branch along with a number of members of the NSW Branch, some 75 in all, attended the President’s Lunch. The days leading up to the Saturday had been very hot, and the lunch in the shade of the trees was welcome along with a surprisingly cool day, contrary to the forecast. Ian is a member of the VSCC and the Veteran car movement so following the lunch the number of attendees swelled to around 130. There were some very nice cars present, with around 20 Rolls-Royce and Bentleys, a 1934 Frazer-Nash, Lionel Barrymore’s 1938 V12 Packard, a beautiful 1954 AC Ace sportscar and a recently restored 23/60 Vauxhall. Ian had invited Bill Hall to bring his 1910 Silver Ghost, Chassis 1388, and Barrie Gillings to bring 1492, another 1910 car. Ian’s garage has housed John Kennedy’s 1910 Silver Ghost 1425 for some 25 years now, so we were in for a feast. Unfortunately Barrie and Margaret Gillings at the last minute, had to defer to the comforts of an air-conditioned modern car, as the highway forecasts for their Friday trip were above 40 degrees. Nevertheless, the sight of three 1910 Ghosts was still something we all looked forward to. top left: Bill and Jacqui Hall arriving in their beautiful 1910 Silver Ghost, Chassis 1388 centre left: Chassis 1425, the car that has assisted Ian’s restoration through the years. left:The fi rst glimpse of 1404 below: Chassis 1404 emerges from the workshop. It is more than 70 years since 1404 was last on the road.
6238 PRÆCLARVM 1-13 Ian had 1388 and 1425 placed before the lunch with room for 1404 to make her grand entry at 2 p.m. It was such a special occasion that Ian and Ida had invited Justy Phillips, the great granddaughter of Charles Sykes along for the lunch and the launch. It hardly needs mention, but Charles Sykes was the creator of the Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, and had ridden in 1404 with its owner Lord Montagu of Beaulieu on regular occasions. Legend has it that it was the exceptional silence of 1404 that captivated Sykes and the Spirit of Ecstasy was conceived. It is well known that 1404 was the fi rst car to carry the mascot, so it was a special occasion for Justy too. Ian spoke briefl y, acknowledging those many folk who had assisted in the resurrection of the car that had been off the road since the outbreak of World War II. It had also been broken up, with parts spread from Griffi th in the Riverina, to Inverell in above: Malcolm Johns and others inspect 1404. The registration northern NSW, and into Buderim in Queensland. Ian is writing plate AA-19 is an exact copy of the original plate a book on the extraordinary history of this important car, so we fi tted to the car in 1910 will have to be patient and wait for further details to be revealed below: Under the yet non-existent bonnet. when it is published. Ian presented Justy Phillips with a facsimile edition copy of the 1910 Rolls-Royce illustrated catalogue. Justy had not known, that her great grandfather had been responsible for some eight or so water colour illustrations of the Rolls-Royce body styles in period settings, specifi cally commissioned for this publication, so she was visibly surprised and thrilled. At a little after 2 pm, with minimal ceremonies completed, Ian retired to the garage where 1404 had been kept under wraps. There was some concern about whether the car would behave and start on cue, but the motor burst into life, and the gathered enthusiasts showed their delight with a round of applause. When the door was raised, and Ian drove the car out between 1388 and 1425, there was another spontaneous round of applause. Justy had specially asked that a sculpture in bronze of Charles Sykes, by himself, be carried in the car in the short run to its display, along with her own Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, her grandfather’s creation. below: The critical eye of Bill Hall taking it all in. Shortly after, the barriers were dropped and the party was able to move amongst the cars and absorb the delights of being amongst the three oldest Rolls-Royce cars in NSW. Cameras were busy, and Ian was asked questions by many of those gathered. Ian has asked me to say a very special thank you to all who attended, and in particular to Bill and Jacqui Hall and Barrie and Margaret Gillings for their efforts to attend, and all the visitors from NSW who brought their cars as well. Unfortunately there were a few tasks unfi nished. The mudguards were not fi nished, nor the running boards or the bonnet. Ian expects the car will be completed mid-year. It has been a quite remarkable achievement that would challenge the professional restorations, and one of which the ACT Branch members are particularly proud. The authentic period coachwork which was found by Ian was absolutely a delight. After the main launch activity was over, the gathered were below: Ian holds Charles Sykes original self-portrait in bronze, invited to a 30th Birthday celebration of the ACT Branch. Chris while Justy Phillip shows great pleasure in receiving O’Rourke spoke about the origins of the ACT Branch, and Federal copy of some of her great grandfather’s watercolours President Kim Stapleton congratulated the club on attaining its in the 1909-1910 Rolls-Royce Catalogue. 30-year milestone. Members then partook of commemorative cake and drank a toast to the continued success of the club. We thank Ida and daughters Nicole, Alison and Melissa for their luncheon organization and Ian and Ida for hosting the occasion which was a very memorable day. Canberra Correspondent.
left: The ACT Branch 30th Anniversary cake
PRÆCLARVM 1-13 6239 From the Sir Henry Royce Foundation Archives An unusual Rolls-Royce Engine Gilbert M Ralph Hon. Archivist
or most of us the mention of the name Rolls- FRoyce brings to mind a Silver Ghost or one or other of the 35 models bearing that name since it was adopted in 1904. You might also refl ect on the occasions when you last fl ew in an aircraft bearing the entwined Rs on the engine casing and how you settled back knowing you were being kept aloft by reliable Rolls-Royce aero engines. You may not have realised it at the time but forty or fi fty years ago you may well have been travelling on a train, on a boat or in a bus powered by a Rolls-Royce engine. In fact there were many diversifi ed applications for R-R engines especially following the end of World War II when Britain was endeavouring to rebuild itself and every opportunity to export was paramount to rebuilding the nation. Companies too were keen to resume production and none more so than Rolls-Royce who had built up a large manufacturing facility at Derby and Crewe in support of the war effort. Luxury motor cars were not their only product above: a cross-section drawing of a K-60 horizontally and in the decade following the Second World War Rolls-Royce opposed, six cylinder, compression ignition engine offered a range of products eagerly sought by a redeveloping developed for the British Army world. In addition to motor cars, R-R manufactured a range of aero engines, petrol engines, diesel engines, multi-fuel engines, rocket engines and nuclear propulsion equipment. They employed 88,000 people in six major divisions – Aero Engine, Bristol Engine, Industrial & Marine, Gas Turbine, Motor Car and Oil Engine divisions with numerous subsidiary companies around the world. The company began making diesel engines in 1951 and initially these found applications in tractors, trucks, rail cars and shunting locomotives. As the market grew Rolls-Royce took below: the cover of a 1968 Rolls-Royce publication illustrating the diversity of applications for its products.
right: the major components of one side of the K-60 engine. It is a relatively simple design with two crankshafts, six cylinders, 12 pistons and no valves
6240 PRÆCLARVM 1-13 above: the FV430 Abbot self propelled 105mm gun which used a above: an all-terrain armoured truck powered by a K-60 engine Rolls-Royce K-60 engine and an Allison six speed automatic gearbox three thousand were Whilst the engine itself is compact its which was manufactured by R-R under licence built between 1962 accessories add considerably to the bulk and 1971. The Mark 2 of the power unit as may be seen in the variant of the FV430 color photograph. This particular engine series used the Rolls- was offered for sale in UK for £1500 Royce K-60 engine. in 2008. Apparently they are readily The 240 bhp engine available for purchase in UK. Does any was a six-cylinder, reader know of one in Australia? opposed-piston, two Following the dismantling of Rolls- stroke, compression Royce in the 1980s the Oil Engine ignition engine with Division was sold to Perkins Diesels, excellent power-to- a well established diesel engine weight and power-to- manufacturing company based in bulk ratios. It could Peterborough, UK and I have no run on a variety of information on the fate of the K-60 fuels including diesel, engine. However, for those who wish above: the FV432 personnel carrier petrol, kerosene or, as Tom Clarke to learn more about this unusual power powered by a K-60 engine. This vehicle was has remarked, ‘even cabbage juice’. unit Google ‘fv432 rolls royce K60’ completely amphibious and could operate in Its compact layout was ideal for use and you will able to view one of these extreme climatic conditions. Other variations included mortar and Wombat anti-tank gun in tanks where a low centre of gravity engines and hear it running. carriers and a REME (Royal Electrical and was an advantage. The accompanying Mechanical Engineers) mobile workshop illustrations will help in understanding Gilbert M Ralph over Sentinel Engines at Shrewsbury in this unusual engine design. Hon Archivist Shropshire where the range of engines was expanded to include the C-range, D-range and Eagle diesel engines. The reference to the Eagle engine is curious. I have read about R-R experimenting with a diesel form of the Eagle aero engine but have no details. Can a reader throw some light on this matter? Amongst the collection in the SHRF Archive there are some surprising items and I thought readers might be interested in one unusual engine developed by Rolls-Royce for a particular military application. It is the K-60 multi- fuel engine developed for the British Army for use in a range of vehicles including the British FV430 series of self-propelled guns and armoured personnel-carriers and trucks and about right: a complete K-60 power unit. The engine itself is hidden by the many accessories such as the cooling fan and radiator at the top, below which is an oil fi lter and a heat exchanger. The large alternator is middle left and the fuel injector pump is to the right of that. The fl uid fl ywheel and clutch are below the alternator and the gearbox is in the centre with its output shaft and universal joint which can be seen to the right of the white electric cables. The tank on the bottom right is a fuel tank which also houses a rectifi er
PRÆCLARVM 1-13 6241 Some Hitherto Unknown Rolls-Royce and Bentley History by: Ian Irwin (ACT) Ian Irwin apologises for his apparent disappearance from his reasonably frequent writings, but members will have seen elsewhere in this issue, that he has not been altogether inactive. With his Silver Ghost now back in the land of the living, Ian has returned to his desk to resume his occasional writings for us. It is understood that there are several more articles coming up on Australian Silver Ghosts, but in this Issue, Ian returns to one of his earlier themes and unearths some obscure information for members to air with knowledge around the boardroom table when opportunity demands light relief.
The Cars in the Estate of the Late “H.W. Norman, Stock Land and General instances shows that some of these Wolff Barnato Commission Agent. Local Agent for: colonial outposts were sub-agencies for entley afi cionados may well feel a New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Dalgety and Company, an Authorised Bwee bit distressed to fi nd that in the Agency Co Ltd, Regular sales at Australian Agent for Rolls-Royce and Will of Wolff Barnato, the greatest of the Newmarket, Stock handled by expert Bentley Australian cars. So it must W.O. Bentley Boys, he had somewhat staff. Trucks secured at shortest notice. have been that they were given, or moved his affi liations and left two Property, wool, grain, skins, hides, tallow assumed the right to be able to claim Rolls-Royce cars to his wife. His left an and general merchandise. Cooper’s sheep the connection, and that such claims estate valued at over £870,000 when he dip, Meggitt’s linseed oil, sheep nuts, continued long after Dalgety and Co passed away in 1948. (But wait………., Mack Trucks, Rolls-Royce, Sunbeam and were no longer agents for Rolls-Royce all is well, he did still have a Bentley. He Armstrong Siddeley Cars……….” and Bentley cars. Is there any other explanation? left this and his horses to his daughter.) Well, I found this quite astonishing. Cooper’s Sheep Dip, Linseed Oil Hardly a drawn breath between services Silver Ghosts and Model T Fords and Rolls-Royce Cars listed. But then I began to delve deeper, ne can just imagine the reactions of olls-Royce has always guarded their and there were other examples to be OClaude Johnson, Managing Director Rcontrol of agencies and distributors found of similar nature, as the following of Rolls-Royce had he been aware of the with a high degree of care. Misuse of example from The Central Queensland sorts of advertisements as mentioned the brand name is something that has Herald of 25 August 1955 reveals. above. always been protected against in the The Davies Auto Company, of Bridge But what about the Australian Sub- Home Country in particular, but here, Square, Rockhampton in a signifi cant Agency for Rolls-Royce in Hobart, on the other side of the earth, in pre- block advertisement placed regularly in Nettlefold’s Ltd. This fi rm had been in electronic days, claims of association that year, stated they were: the motor trade for many years before with Rolls-Royce were probably never “Authorised Dealers for Austin cars, assuming responsibility in Tasmania for brought to the attention of the Company. utilities and trucks, Willys vehicles, Rolls-Royce cars in the early to mid- And so it was that in the sleepy little Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars, Oliver 1920s. community of Camperdown, Victoria, Tractors, Britstand equipment, Aveling Their street frontage comprised the following advertisement appeared Barford machinery and Wiles Farming every week for well over a year in the implements.” below: the Ford Times magazine article on early 1930s in the local press. But further research into 1920s Nettleford’s in Hobart in September 1926
6242 PRÆCLARVM 1-13 an impressive series of large arched left: photo from windows with gold-leaf brand names Præclarvm 5-12, page of major products across them. Did 6171: Vintage Silver Rolls-Royce in the UK know when Ghost, possibly Chassis 40AU, abandoned by they awarded the sub-agency, that a roadside in Western Nettlefold’s were also the Hobart Model Queensland. Photo T Ford agents? Emblazoned across one taken 1956. of their main front windows were the words Agents for Rolls-Royce, FIAT and Ford Cars, and a short distance away on the other side of the entrance, the gold- leaf words said Agents for International Harvester Company Limited Tractors and thither over all London, mostly in taken in 1956. Perhaps I have sat on the and Farm Implements. Robert Nettlefold Clubland, especially at luncheon time. information given there for a little too was selling the fi rst of the Australian- long, but before the article had gone to assembled Model T Fords when this The Select Committee on National press, I had begun to look further into information was published in Ford Expenditure has been investigating this missing car. Times magazine in September 1926 but the accounts of the Air Force it is not known just how much earlier administration. They have come across Let’s not get too excited yet, for at the Rolls-Royce Agency was assigned to some astonishing items. Last August our age that’s not a good thing, but I Robert Nettlefold. [1918] 48 cars were allotted to the air have now been advised that the car department. 33 were assigned to 33 was still intact c1996, some forty years That is most likely the only instance offi cials for their individual use, and later, but had been relocated. The Xmas in the world where the showrooms 15 were allotted to anyone else who break has hindered further progress on of the Ford, The Universal Car were wanted them. They were garaged two pursuing this ‘development’, and while it shared with Rolls-Royce, the Best Car in miles off at Kennington at an annual may yet lead to nothing, there’s always the World. It is highly unlikely however cost of £109,000. What private owner the thrill of the chase. If it leads to that any Silver Ghost ever graced their would spend £2000 a year on his motor anything concrete, you’ll be advised in showroom fl oor. car?” due course. In another unusual relationship Members of the council, the brigade Conundrum between Ford and Rolls-Royce, however, generals and several colonels each had it is worthy of note that in July 1916, he accompanying illustration his own car. One of the 33 offi cials told the Duke of Westminster, after his dash T(below) was provided to me having the Committee that his car “fetched him to free prisoners of the Senusai Tribe been downloaded from an Ebay site. from home in the morning, took him out during World War I, commented on It purports to represent the brand to luncheon and took him home again in the achievements of the vehicles at his name plate from the front main frame the evening.” disposal. of a bicycle. Manufacturer’s plate The Committee was alerted to the is inscribed Edwards and Crist Co, Equipped with six Rolls-Royce fact that one Winston Churchill had Chicago, Philadelphia. Your comments armoured cars with two machine guns two cars at his disposal, one because will be welcome. apiece, and three Model T Fords with the Air Force was attached to the War one gun apiece as well as 28 other Ian Irwin Offi ce, and the second because he was cars, the grand old Duke said that the Minister for War. achievements of these two makes of vehicles were almost indistinguishable. When asked why he should have He praised the fact that it was the a need for two such cars, “it was Ford and Rolls-Royce cars that handled explained that the Minister had the fi ghting dash and the strenuous informed the Air Force that he had work, having placed his confi dence in no use for their vehicle. But though these two marques for their effi ciency endeavours were made to trace and reliability. Based on his and other that communication, it could not experiences, it was the Rolls-Royce be discovered.” Silver Ghost and Ford Model T cars that The committee then examined headed the list of cars chosen by HM the log books for some of the Air War Offi ce for work at the Front during Force cars and found that many of the Great War. them did not travel a hundred miles Misuse of Rolls-Royce Silver a week. Ghosts by the top brass of the Air [Members should note that Force most of these cars were loaned n 2nd August 1919, The Argus or donated to the War Effort by O(Melbourne) advises us of a most wealthy patriotic members of the interesting case of misuse of Rolls- British community. Those cars that Royce and other quality cars by the top were donated were sold off later in echelon of the Air Force in the UK. To 1919.] wit: I rest my case. “Within a few days of that organization The Silver Ghost missing being established in the De Keyser’s in Western Queensland. Hotel, a string of 40 or 50 motor cars (Præclarvm September - was ever in attendance at the front of October 2012) the building. Each member of the Air embers will recall that the Force staff appeared to have at least Mphotograph that appeared one car. It was also noticed that the Air in Præclarvm 5-12, September- Force cars were running about hither October 2012, page 6171) was
PRÆCLARVM 1-13 6243 A Tale of Two Silver Wraiths By Martin Bennett (A.C.T.)
uring my mis-spent youth the Russell DStreet showroom of Kellow-Falkiner Pty Ltd – the Rolls-Royce & Bentley authorised retailer for Victoria, Tasmania and the Southern Riverina – was always a major draw-card whenever I could get to Melbourne. There was usually a brand-new Silver Cloud III or Bentley S3 on display, and often one or more ‘pre-owned’ cars as well. Occasionally I was able to surreptitiously slip into the driver’s seat of one of them. My family lived in Geelong, and as there were fi ve Silver Wraiths in daily use in that city at the time, I was exposed to that model on a more or less daily basis and it was inevitable that this would have an infl uence. The infl uence it had was to implant the Silver Wraith in my mind as my favourite Rolls-Royce above: This is the colour brochure picture of car – and therefore my favourite car! I was a bit alarmed to realise that I had the early Silver Wraith H.J. Mulliner touring Silver Wraiths were rarely seen in been spotted by a distinguished-looking limousine design number 7062 - later design Kellows’ showroom, being a relatively gentleman who was approaching. I 7118. It is shown in the silver over blue old model even then, when the current needn’t have been concerned, however. colour scheme which apparently appealed models were the Silver Cloud III and The kindly gentleman, as it turned out, to three Melbourne buyers of these cars as Bentley S3. Nevertheless, I did see two was the Rolls-Royce & Bentley Sales three were delivered there in that scheme, including the writer's WHD101 of them there over a period of what must Manager who introduced himself to me have been a couple of years or so. One as Mr Bennett! We talked Rolls-Royce for 144, was one of the fi rst to introduce of the Silver Wraiths I was delighted to a while and I was allowed to sit in the the Silver Dawn type built-in headlamps see offered for sale was one of a trio of amazingly luxurious rear compartment to the Silver Wraith in lieu of the more H.J. Mulliner touring limousines that had of the Silver Wraith. A week or so usual R.100** type inherited from the been delivered new in Melbourne in the later a Silver Wraith brochure arrived last of the pre-war models. This appears brochure colour scheme of silver and in the post accompanied by a Kellow- to have given rise to an error on the blue. Another of these, WGC3, was a Falkiner ‘With Compliments’ slip which plaque displayed in front of the car, more or less daily sight in Geelong. The had been endorsed “From one Bennett which proclaimed it to be a Silver Dawn. Kellows example was WHD101 and it to another”. I still have both items, of Not with those thermostatic radiator was in lovely condition, although it must course, as well as being the proud owner shutters, big tyres and generally have been nearly 15 years old. of the actual car which rejoices in the massive appearance it wasn’t, thought I, and I said as much to the salesman Having been suffi ciently emboldened odd distinction of having been used as a hovering near by. His response was to to do my slipping into the driver’s seat trick taxi in Melbourne when in the ownership of Club member Jack Witham. assure me that it was certainly a Silver below: This is H.J. Mulliner & Co.’s offi cial The styling of these lovely H.J. Dawn, but then some doubt seemed to photograph of the prototype design number Mulliner cars was very traditional, creep in and he went to his desk where 7062 touring limousine, WTA69. The colour below: WHD101 as a taxi in Melbourne, scheme was a bluish metallic silver over with clear links to the last of the ca.1965, owner Jack Witham at the wheel. dark blue. One of the three examples coachbuilder’s pre-war work, unlike the This was after the writer saw the car in were delivered to Melbourne owners in car I saw on another visit to Kellows. Kellow-Falkiner’s showroom. For taxi use that colour scheme was WHD101 which This was WOF49, a Park Ward six-light* the original silver over blue paintwork was was actually design number 7118 – a later saloon in dark green (probably Velvet covered with a couple of coats of black, development of 7062 with identical external Green) with Sage Green side panels. though this was not extended to inside the lines but with interior and possibly structural The coachwork style, design number doors! From GETTING AROUND TOWN A improvements. History of Urban Transport in Australia by Brian Carroll (Cassell Australia, 1980).
6244 PRÆCLARVM 1-13 he appeared to be checking paperwork. When he returned he was happy to confi rm that it was in fact a Silver Wraith and that the plaque he had caused to be placed in front of the car would need to be amended! The styling of Park Ward’s design number 144 – quite apart from its shunning of the R.100 headlamps – was really the fi rst serious attempt by that coachbuilder, perhaps any coachbuilder, to move styling forward and away from the essentially pre-war look. Rather than attempt to describe it, I commend you to the illustrations and leave you to judge the success of this early post-war approach to styling innovation. Later, I knew WOF49 in the Club when it was owned by Alex Tolmer of the Melbourne toy-maker Toltoys, and later by Fred Engish, the prolifi c Victoria Branch photographer from whose work we are still benefi ting. Since then it has been owned by Roy Mackenzie, Byron Dobson and Bob Blanch – all Victoria above: WHD101 under restoration in the Branch members. It has obviously been continuously registered writer’s workshop from new as its original registration number YB-616 is still with it. Throughout that time it has been maintained in lovely condition and is a strong candidate for the best preserved Silver Wraith in Australia. When new it was exhibited on Kellow-Falkiner’s stand at the 1952 Melbourne Motor Show.
* Coachbuilders’ descriptions of the various body styles that they offered would frequently include the number of “lights”. This did not mean lights in the sense of headlights or tail- lights but lights in the architectural sense such as fan-lights or sky-lights. That is, it was the number of windows, not including the windscreen or the rear window or “backlight” — just the side windows. It also didn’t include quarter-vent windows built into the doors. Therefore, if a four-door car had windows on each door plus an additional window on each side aft of the rear doors, it was termed a six-light car.
** Rolls-Royce cars were, for several decades, fi tted as standard equipment with Lucas P.100 headlamps of above: The brochure illustration of Park Ward’s design number 144 saloon. various designs. Around 1938 however, the R.100 type was Famously, one of these cars (WGC56) was rallied (and crashed!) by Mike Couper introduced. It was used on some very late 25/30s and the in the 1950 Monte Carlo Rally. The coachwork was termed a ‘sports saloon’ by Wraith, and the late ‘C’ and ‘D’ series Phantom III. After the the coachbuilder. With the large boot providing ample luggage accommodation War it was again used for the Silver Wraith and Phantom and the generous window area providing excellent vision, it was ideally suited to IV. It is recognisable by its two-legged support for the bulb continental touring. refl ector in lieu of the ‘tripod’ arrangement common to P.100 types. The R.100 headlamp was made exclusively for Rolls- Royce Ltd.
right and right below: WOF49 today. Whereas the earliest Silver Wraiths had 17-inch wheels with 6.50 x 17 tyres, from the ‘F’ series for certain export markets including Australia 16-inch wheels with 7.50 x 16 tyres were introduced, as seen here. Photographs courtesy of Ekberg & Lang, Sandringham below: WOF49’s instrument board, although appearing fairly conventional at fi rst glance, actually incorporates a number of innovative features. The speedometer, normally centrally located on Silver Wraiths, was relocated to a more convenient position immediately in front of the driver. For similar ergonomic reasons the various switches, normally “arranged” somewhat at random, were grouped in a single horizontal row to the right of the steering column. Photograph courtesy of Ekberg & Lang, Sandringham.
PRÆCLARVM 1-13 6245 The Sir Henry Ro F J Engish Club Photogra
This year the judging is by members’ choice. M and notify their sele by email to dneely@comce It is planned that the results will be publishe 1 presentation of the cash prize of $500, donated Photo 1. Taken on 'Route 66 Silver Ghost Getaway 27th October 2012. "Not Dad's best restoration". On Route 66 - edge of 'Painted Desert'. [submitted by Prudence Inder NSW]
Photo 2. Theo Nelson’s 1925 P1, 35MC, Vintage Motor Garage Cabriolet with “clothed fl ying lady” at the RROCA Vic Branch outing to the Daylesford Highland Gathering - 1st December 2012. [submitted by Margie Dean VIC]
Photo 5. 1961 Silver Cloud II, SXC287, photographed with the steam tug ‘Forceful’ when the Queensland Branch visited the Queensland Maritime Museum 2 21 October 2012. [submitted by Steve Redford QLD] 5
Photo 6. 1953 Silver Wraith, BLW78, owned by Louise and Neil Matthews pictured during the Victorian tour of the 'Golden Triangle' around Bendigo in March 2012. [submitted by Dale Keats TAS]
3 Photo 3. ‘Ruby’ 1925 Phantom I, 56MC, owned by Peter Jordan-Hill and Photo 4. "The Other Lady". Photo 7. Bentley at Mark Herbstreit at the Victoria Club Queensland Federal Rally 6 the 2012 Noosa Classic ‘Wings and Wheels Day’ 19 February Concours 2012. [submitted by Car Show. [submitted 2012. [submitted by Jon Clifton VIC] Jeremy Inder NSW] by Lyn Sales QLD]
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Members are invited to choose one photograph ection to David Neely: n.com.au by 15 March 2013. ed in the April edition of Præclarvm and the by Fred Engish, will be made at the Federal Rally. 10 Photo 10. 1936 Rolls-Royce 25/30, GGM3, owned by Ken Folliott 8 and taken at the Queensland Branch run to Mount Mee in January 2012. [submitted by Jordan Carson QLD)
Photo 8. Bentley owned by Daniel Schoch, Phantom I owned 11 by Brian Goodall and the Silver Spur owned by Frank Carroll. The photo was taken at the home of Allan Robert on Mt Tamborine during the Federal Rally. [submitted by Liam Carson QLD]
Photo 11. Rolls-Royce mascot on 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II at the 2012 All British Day in Brisbane. [submitted by Errol Sales QLD]
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9 Photo 9. Ian and Susie Maitland’s Bentley S1, B464EG, at the Federal Rally photographed by Brian Carson QLD. [submitted by Præclarvm Editor with permission from Brian Carson]
Photo 13. Participants on the Opal Overlander, en route to the 2012 "Wind swept in style driving from Federal Federal Rally, visit historic Haddon Rig Merino Stud in Central West Photo 12. Concours Queensland". [submitted by Bryan Inder NSW] NSW. [submitted by Lloyd Missen NSW]
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PRÆCLARVM 1-13 6247 A Ghostly Experience The Tale of two days behind the wheel of a Rolls- Royce Ghost by Kim Stapleton, Federal President (NSW)
Setting the Scene The waistline is quite high and the drop maintainer experience I even washed away of the bonnet, while subtle from the car(!) and I have to say it is a ecently Trivett Classic Rolls-Royce in the outside, is very noticeable from very easy car to wash. The lines and RSydney offered me the opportunity within. The design team has defi nitely aerodynamics of this car mean that there to experience Ghost. I chose two days provided a large amount of space for are few, if any, awkward little corners to midweek that coincided with a run by the occupants, particularly for the rear get into. Like most of our cars, it does the Ghost Register from Sydney to seat passengers. From the driver’s help if the person doing the washing Mooney Mooney. position the wing mirrors are huge, is over 6 feet tall, to make reaching the middle of the roof My approach to achievable. Also, I have composing this review is to say that the water from the stand point of tightness of this car is an active Club member exceptionally good. Alan who, for want of a better Hind (from Trivett) later description, is a hands- told me that every car on owner, driver and passes through a very maintainer of their cars. high pressure water test I have also looked at the before being released car for its use during from production. an Overlander, our popular 5-6 day tours Operating the throughout Australia. Controls
Day 1 was essentially found the layout a familiarisation drive I and visibility of the to get a good sense of controls to be very the car in urban driving conditions and but sadly they partially obstruct your good and certainly the operation of some great driving roads with minimal vision. Feedback from the owners has the major controls, associated with the traffi c. So I headed off south of Sydney obviously been noted by the Company safe driving of the car, were easy and to Scarborough along the coastal road and the mirrors have subsequently straightforward to use. I particularly with the associated spectacular scenery been redesigned to reduce or eliminate liked the Heads-Up display (HUD) which and winding roads. I then drove up this issue. While I have a pretty good appears just above the bonnet and is the Bulli Pass to check the hill climb spatial awareness when it comes to adjustable for position and brilliance. potential of this amazing car and back my cars, I initially found Ghost a little This features a digital readout of the to Sydney along the M6 motorway. Day daunting particularly with regard to speed and, when engaged, the Adaptive 2 incorporated the Ghost Register run the near side of the car. However, this Cruise Control indication and the which began in the leafy Sydney suburb was soon overcome with a little driving Navigation guidance information. Since of Warrawee and headed north via the under the belt and some judicious use I have never been comfortable with the old Pacifi c Highway to Mooney Mooney. of the camera system. disembodied voice of the guidance lady who is always correct, I chose to have The Ghost Demonstrator In order to get the full owner her muted!
he car used was The operation of Tspecifi ed with Satellite the iDrive multi-media Navigation, Comfort system was easy and Pack which includes relatively intuitive. ventilated seats, the With a little practice, surround Camera System, fi nding and selecting Heads-Up Display (HUD), various functions and Adaptive Cruise Control, options using this Massage seats, Coolbox, system was quick and Picnic Tables and Theatre straightforward. Will System. I remember it in a few weeks and be able to use Once settled into the it again? Yes, I think so. car you certainly get a The major functions that sense of being enveloped are used most often by in a solid and large vehicle. the astute driver are also
6248 PRÆCLARVM 1-13 available on single use buttons in various A question in my mind was what breeze. It must be said that the driver positions on the dash, conveniently would Ghost be like on a long journey needs to be comfortable with using grouped in a logical manner. such as an Overlander. Well I have to mirrors and a camera system to achieve say I think it would be a very pleasant this, turning around and looking Operating the Adaptive Cruise Control experience. There are large pockets in through the rear window is of little use is one of the easiest tasks for in this exercise. The use of the driver. Controls are clearly the camera system to assist grouped on the steering with kerb side parking is wheel, adjacent to one’s also required as there is no left hand. Press the on/off other way of getting an eye button, when at the required on the kerb itself. So kerb speed press the “Set” button side parking does take a - job done. An indication little practice before you are appears on the dash below comfortable with the feel the speedo and also a green of the car and the camera light on the speedo adjacent system. to the set speed. Clean, clear and simple. There is The side-looking cameras also an indication on the mounted in the front wing HUD showing the set speed indicator lights could be seen and two converging orange lines with both front doors for driving instructions, as a bit of fl uff by many. However, they horizontal bars indicating the adaptive the necessary nibblies to keep you are of great benefi t at intersections of function is engaged. When a car comes going and well positioned bottle holders narrow streets or where your vision is within the preset detection range the in the centre console. There is also a otherwise obscured. Many streets in cruise control slows the car to match the good sized storage compartment in the Warrawee would otherwise have had speed of the vehicle ahead and maintain centre console. The availability of the the car well into the intersection before a set distance behind it. Change lanes massage function and ventilated seats the driver could see any approaching to pass the car and the cruise control would ease much of the strain of a long traffi c in the cross street were it not for will accelerate you up to the previously drive. In particular, for the Australian these cameras. I found them to be of set speed. It just doesn’t get any easier country driving, the use of the infra-red great benefi t and very easy to use. The and certainly makes for relaxed highway camera for early warning of animals driver simply presses the park assist driving. or people on the road at dusk, or at button on the dash when approaching the intersection and the The Satellite split view is presented Navigation destination on the multi-media is set using the iDrive screen. The display system and should reverts to the previous obviously be done before setting as the car driving off. Again, this accelerates. is a task that is easy to complete and once Conclusion the address is identifi ed simply accept it and the n summary I found route is displayed on the Idriving the Ghost large Multi Media screen to be a wonderful and the next directional experience and a true instruction appears on driver’s delight. The the HUD. car will make a fantastic touring car delivering The Driving the occupants in comfort Experience and safety across many miles or kilomentres. he Ghost is a true above: photo courtesy Fred Engish The controls are easy Tpleasure to drive. The car is very night, is an added bonus to safety. On to use and well placed and the use of responsive and has a solid, in-control a long journey this would be a very the HUD is a great concept. Parking feel about the handling. There is an comfortable tourer with ample, well will take most people a little getting abundance of power when you need positioned compartments for storing used to and in particular the camera it, as we would expect, throughout the those essential items. system. However with a little practice speed range. For those of us who love to this should not be an issue. drive, let me say that the winding, tight Parking the Ghost is an interesting curves of the old Pacifi c Highway were experience and one which would be I would like to thank Trivett Classic a sheer joy to negotiate in the Ghost. challenging were it not for the parking Rolls-Royce and in particular Alan The ride is very smooth and acceleration assistance. The reversing camera and Hind for giving me the opportunity to almost imperceptible to the passengers wing mirrors make reversing into a experience Ghost. in the car. parking bay or tight spot an absolute
PRÆCLARVM 1-13 6249 ROLLS-ROYCE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
olls-Royce Motor Cars recently Starting with a workforce Rcelebrated 10 Years of Excellence. of less than 400, there are On 1 January 2003, the Home of Rolls- now more than 1400 people Royce offi cially opened for business employed at the Goodwood- and the fi rst car was presented to its based manufacturing plant delighted customer at one minute past and head offi ce. More than midnight (who was allowed to fi t the 100 new positions were radiator! - ed). created in 2012 alone. The Described at the time as ‘the last company has invested heavily great adventure in automotive history’, in future talent, with thriving production of Phantom was initially apprenticeship, graduate and one car per day, rising to three by the intern programmes. More end of 2003. Today, with a product than 80% of employees live range spanning two model families locally (within 15 miles) and (Phantom and Ghost) and six models, staff turnover is one of the the company’s craftsmen and women lowest in the manufacturing hand-build up to 20 cars each day. In industry. 2011, Rolls-Royce celebrated a second The company makes a consecutive sales record and the best signifi cant positive economic result in the company’s then 107-year impact to the local area history. and, with more than 90% of The response to the company’s cars exported, to the British portfolio from customers, media and economy. Investment has enthusiasts has been overwhelmingly also extended to the site, with positive throughout the company’s a major new extension to the fi rst ten years of business. Each new manufacturing area currently model has been warmly welcomed and nearing completion. This is attracted worldwide acclaim, with the to help the company meet cars winning many design and luxury further growth in worldwide awards. The company’s growing dealer sales and satisfy demand for network provides the same unique highly personalised Ghost and effortless customer ownership and Phantom models. above: the fi rst delivered Phantom leaving experience across the world, with "Rolls-Royce is a great British the Goodwood factory, 1st January 2003, superlative customer service offered as manufacturing success story and I chassis number: SCA1S68074UH00001 standard. am very proud to celebrate 10 Years The unequalled quality of all Rolls- of Excellence", said Torsten Müller- and successful journey. I applaud the Royce motor cars built at the company’s Ötvös, Chief Executive Offi cer, Rolls- Rolls-Royce team at Goodwood and manufacturing plant has been Royce Motor Cars. "The renaissance of across the world for their passion and recognised by the media from the very the world’s most famous automotive together we can look forward to the beginning. And bringing the story up to brand and the creation and next ten years with great optimism.” date, the launch of Phantom Series II development of the Home of Rolls- in 2012, for example, was met with the below: the fi rst Phantom taken a few days Royce has been an extraordinary highest acclaim. after delivery, (photos courtesy the owner)
6250 PRÆCLARVM 1-13 Technical Topics No. 42 Spiritious Issues Slowly Appearing by Bill Coburn (ACT) t has been a busy month with no Ilack of car problems. As I tend to grab a photo and hope to write to it later I think you won’t mind if on this occasion I offer a few of the last couple of month’s adventures. (see stories for photo captions)
Spirit Owners: Hydraulic Reservoirs
aving passed their 33rd birthday, Hthese cars are starting to show their age. Compared with their predecessors, the use of mineral oil has been a godsend but they still accumulate some sediment in their reservoirs. At right is one style of reservoir lid, showing a reed switch similar to that used in the SY. The Drawing to the right (from the SY Service Manual) shows a metal lid seal, but later model lids are not sealed with this, but with a black silastic, remnants of which can be seen in the photos.
On the centre right is the reservoir itself complete with fi ne ‘plastic’ intake fi lter. This clips off with the aid of a large screwdriver that has had its end carefully heated and turned to a right angle. It then becomes a prise. Below right is the fi lter inverted and beneath it the nipple that it clips over.
Immediately below is the terminal plate to check the action of the reed, fl uid level switch.
Spirit Owners: Electric Connectors far too much for little aforementioned holding slot and it breaks off. You then here are an awful lot of wires to be have dangling relays which is also a Tconnected in your Spirit and one serious medical condition! The solution conspicuous area is under the many to your concern is to replace the rubber relays clustered around the car. The mounting blocks. The old ones will have picture to the right is of a hard rubber hardened to embrittlement so a sharp terminal block which normally clips on knife is used to cut the terminal out of a neat bracket fastened to the valance. the block. If all is well there is a small slot on the side of the relay holder that slips over a Step one is to turn off the power in steel fi nger to keep it in place. the boot (trunk). Buy new blocks (they are readily available from Flying Spares But the best laid plans, etc, will in the UK) and transfer the terminals one intervene. Ham-fi sted practitioners will at a time so that there is no possibility of insist on jamming relays into these connecting the wrong wire to the wrong blocks (they are a tight fi t) which is often terminal.
PRÆCLARVM 1-13 6251 NewsNews fromfrom thethe RegistersRegisters Twenty Topics No. 43 then afterwards they would cover various P6174 64H5 WH Ladd, VIC; mileages up to an extra 300 miles and GHJ39 John Reis, VIC; Knowing the Aussie 20HPs each car had a certain route on which GF9 Peter Shellard, VIC; he Twenty get together in Wagga to travel. At night the mechanics would GLK62 Terry Bruce, VIC and Tcommencing 1st March 2013 has check the cars and when possible would then Sold to the West Australian created a lot of interest and it is possible get them ready for the next day. Museum there will be the largest collection of As many modifi cations were necessary GLK62 Bob Clarke, ACT; Twentys Australia has seen. It will be an after these cars were placed on the GTM10 P Theophilso, VIC; opportunity to record the variations in market, it just shows that all new cars GF2 KM Weygang, VIC; coachwork. should also be tested in countries like GRK81 Patrick Kane White, VIC; GYK47 Terry Bruce, VIC; In keeping with the 90th Anniversary, Australia, as conditions here are so much 78A1 Gerald McKenna, VIC; I thought it worth repeating part of an different to France. I have advocated this GAK57 D Doyle, NSW;(with a article written by Bert Ward for London to Rolls-Royce Limited for many years in young Robert Forbes) & Derby in the 1960s: the past and this was shown again when the Silver Shadow was produced, which GYK82 John Sproule, VIC “The proto or experimental model again had to have many modifi cations It is interesting to compare the cars to 20HP cars were usually tested in France carried out to make the car suitable for then and now. and the team of testers and mechanics our conditions”. to carry out this assignment were in On page 6166 of September’s the charge of the late Lord Hives, then David Cornish has identifi ed the then Præclarvm (5-12), there are a couple of known as Ernie Hives or EH. My partner owners of the Twentys included in last photographs of GLK21, a Barker Tourer in the fi rm of Appleby and Ward, the late October’s Præclarvm which should be complete with fl ags, with its Indian Owner, Alf Appleby, was in this team of testers recorded and which, for many, will take taken at Pebble Beach last year. The of the 20HP, therefore the information them down memory lane. Sept/Oct The Northern Spirit quotes which was passed on to me by him has P6162 42G1 Mine, NSW an article on this particular car which is given me the basis for articles. 77A2 John Calloway, VIC fascinating. It was one of three ordered by the Maharaja of Jodhpur. GH73 and The cars which were on this test were 6A7 DaVICid McArthur, VIC GRK69 were delivered in 1923 and GLK21 so disguised that nobody knew that they P6163 83K5 Roger Johnston, NSW in 1924.The latter was sold in the early were of Rolls-Royce manufacture. They 84K2 KJBruce, VIC; 1930s via a dealer to the Royal House of were split up into sections, as certain GPK60 John Hurley, VIC; Udaipur. It had ordered 3 Twentys in 1923 cars would be driven and serviced as GSK31 Miss R Moore, VIC; as well, chassis 42G0, 64H9 and GAK43 Rolls-Royce would want them to be. P6164 GUK68 WH Bloye, VIC; and a 4th, 66H9, was bought from the Others would be partly neglected and GLK66 Peter Gargett, Qld; Nawab Moin ud-din Dowla. others just driven and abused. After GUS32 A Phillips, VIC; The reason for buying GLK21 was to certain mileages were reached, they GSK34 DaVICid Turner, VIC; use it for spares to keep the others going. would be returned to Rolls-Royce and GUK63 NDL Shaw, VIC; The engine from GLK21 (G1174) was fi tted after checking and modifi cations carried GVICO2 SKHunter, VIC; to 42GO, which, presumably, became its out, would be returned for more testing. GTM7 JBradley, VIC; The procedure for testing was that each 3rd. The original, G121 was replaced by car had to do 100 miles before breakfast, P6168 GBM55 Judith Merlin, NSW; G154, at Lillie Hall before delivery to the coachbuilders. The chassis cards for 42GO Registrars show that new pistons, connecting rods, Bryan Inder, 7 Pibrac Avenue, Tel: 02-9487-4153 cylinder block, crankshaft, and camshaft Registrar, Warrawee Fax: 02-9489-8323 were supplied in early 1934 so that must Silver Ghost Register NSW 2074 [email protected] have been when the motor from GLK21 Les & Carol Hearne, 10 Morvan Street Tel: 02-9874-3486 was fi tted. Perhaps it was quicker and Registrars, Small Horsepower West Ryde [email protected] easier to fi t the engine from GLK21 rather Register NSW 2114 than repair the other engine as the spares ordered indicates a signifi cant failure. Brian Crump, 62 Oxford Street, Tel: 02-9519-4910 Registrar, Newtown, [email protected] In the late 1980s the Udaipur Palace Derby Phantom Register NSW, 2042 Garage decided to fi t the engine from Mal Henderson, 40 Wentworth Street Tel: 02-9542-8401 42GO presumably G 154, to the restored Registrar, Dolans Bay [email protected] GLK21. Perhaps the parts ordered in 1934 Derby Bentley Register NSW 2232 for 42GO were then used in the restoration of engine G154 before its installation in Lloyd Missen, Registrar, 67 Rembrant Drive Tel/Fax: 02-9958-2831 GLK21. The exercise parallels similar Silver Wraith, Silver Dawn, Middle Cove [email protected] extensive repairs made to Australian cars, Bentley MkVI and R-Type NSW 2068 Register including my own, in order to keep them serviceable and which enabled so many Geoff Down, Registrar, PO Box 18183 Tel: 03-9415-6760 to survive. Aside from its obvious Indian Silver Cloud, Bentley S Series, Collins St East [email protected] accessories, the windscreen of GLK21 is Phantom V and VI Register Melbourne VIC 8003 very stylish for its day. It is interesting that its colour scheme is very similar to Bill Coburn, Registrar, PO Box 1775 Tel: 02-6296-5893 59S7, now owned by John McQuay, both Silver Shadow, Bentley T Fyshwick Fax: 02-6296-5892 of which are original. Perhaps it was a Series and Derivatives Register ACT 2609 [email protected] Barker specialty and gives lie to those that David Doyle, Registrar, 5 Boschetti Road Tel/Fax: 03-5829-8416 used to maintain that R-Rs were never Silver Spirit, Bentley Mulsanne Tallygaroopna Mob: 0439-621-385 other than dark blue or black. and Related Types (SMART) VIC 3634 [email protected] Happy Motoring Register David Davis 42G1 NSW
6252 PRÆCLARVM 1-13 News from the Registers
fi fteen Rolls-Royce vehicles. After a very above: 1910 Silver Ghost #1492 of Barrie Silver Ghost Register and Margaret Gillings at Warrawee morning enjoyable day with morning tea, lunch tea on Silver Ghost Register mid week run and much talk the Silver Ghost Midweek - November 2012 Get Up and Go ended and we reluctantly The New Year and Finishing identifi cation in the last Præclarvm returned home. off the Old One? has generated interesting discussion. elcome to 2013, but fi rst I Also late last year I especially I had a telephone call from Barbara Wmust report on our Silver Ghost enjoyed seeing ‘The Beach Boys’ live on Fitzedward-Fogarty in Queensland who Midweek Get Up and Go to the Moonie their Australian tour. Although now a bit was secretary to ‘Bertie’ Ward from Moonie Club last November. We were slower, their music was still fantastic. 1949 until he retired. She was then delighted to have with us for the day I greatly admire the song writing and secretary to Don Appleby until 1985. our Federal President Kim Stapleton performances of Brian Wilson and it She would like a clearer photo but and he arrived in a Ghost. Yes a Ghost, was a privilege to see him perform. Also suggested that the unknown chauffer/ but it was not a Silver Ghost, but a present was one of the original Beach mechanic could be Bert Ward aged brand new Goodwood Ghost. The Boys, Mike Love who said in one of the about twenty years of age? She told weather was unfortunately inclement, breaks “I loved my ’49 Chevy but love me that Bert Ward use to speak often however this did not stop Register my new Bentley more.” So the Silver about Colonel Arnott and his farm in Member and Life Member Barrie Gillings Ghost made the Rolls-Royce Company Coolah called ‘Coolah Creek’ and the arriving in his and Margaret’s 1910 famous, then incorporated Bentley and return trips to Sydney via Bucketty. I Silver Ghost #1492. Forty-four Silver kept the dream alive, and now we have also spoke with Ralph Appleby who did Ghost enthusiasts joined us for the day two companies making great cars, in not think it was the stature of one of starting with morning tea at my home fact the best and most prestigious cars his family. He said he thought it was in Warrawee. We then departed via a in the world! closer to Bert Ward and referred me choice of alternate routes crossing the For the Titanic enthusiasts amongst to John Fasal’s book ‘The Rolls-Royce Hawkesbury Bridge for our planned fi sh us, and for a possible future Silver Ghost Twenty’ page 418 showing a similar lunch on the banks of the Hawkesbury Getaway, I have received a positive reply vintage photo of Bert Ward. River at Moonie Moonie. letter from Clive Palmer’s ‘Blue Star Line’ Some other interesting facts have At the lunch Dr. David Marshall- builders of ‘Titanic II’, saying they have come to light. In the UK Tom Clarke Martin, the instigator of the added our name to their database. They said Bryan Goodman could not crack NSW Branch years of continuous have not released a date for ticket sales the make of vehicle but suggested it membership badge, presented John or prices. Watch this space! Interested was not a Daimler. They want me to Lockeridge with his fi fty year badge. Titanic enthusiasts are encouraged to keep on with the Arnott family for a A great achievement! John is a long visit their website at www.bluestarline. better photo of the vehicle to help fi nd time custodian of Silver Ghost 85AG. com.au to subscribe to their free mailing out what it is? – as Tom says, “That’ll This vehicle when new was fi rst in the list and receive updates on the project. take the biscuit!” I also spoke with possession of Colonel JM Arnott – one The sepia photo of the mystery John Vawser, Max Roberts, Bob Baxter, of eight Silver Ghosts that the family vehicle with Colonel JM Arnott, Ward or and Clare Lukes and again with John owned, and in total the Arnott’s owned Appleby and Banjo Patterson requiring Arnott. But at this point the vehicle’s
PRÆCLARVM 1-13 6253 News from the Registers make remains a mystery. I will report combination. which continued through to 1912, with any further interesting information if The subject photograph, for which the exception of the 1911-12 series and when it comes to me. the vehicleʼs identifi cation is sought, is London-Edinburgh cars. There are no For the Silver Ghost Register Run this a widely known photo. It has appeared quarter-elliptic springs (or half-springs) year, to be held in South Australia, I am in various publications over time, and is on this car. encouraging our Register members to freely available on the National Libraryʼs Even prior to the fi rst 40-50 HP, join the “Southern Sojourn Tour 2013” website. Despite its wide coverage, artillery-wheeled Rolls-Royce cars had following the Federal Rally between 15th the car has long defi ed identifi cation distinctive (and almost unique) large and 20th April. This should especially by veteran car enthusiasts as to its rear hub-caps, whereas on this car suit our more local Register members make. A number of features evident they are the more conventional style of and their Silver Ghost vehicles from in the photograph are more than cap mimicking the front hub-caps. Victoria and South Australia and I also adequate to establish, sadly, that it is The Roi des Belges coachwork is invite all our Register members and not a Rolls-Royce 40-50 HP Silver Ghost. superb, but characteristic of a vast friends to join the tour. Book early as This is apparently one of at least three array or marques of the pre-Great War places are limited and Sofi ja and John photos taken with Banjo Patterson and period. Unfortunately the detail we Virgo always arrange magnifi cent tours. John Arnott on that same Jindabyne desire is lacking in some areas of the Looking to the future, and for each adventure, but sadly none enables us to car that otherwise might enable us to state, I am hoping to arrange various see the radiator of the car, or any other identify the marque. distinguishing features. From these Silver Ghost technical seminars. You Suffi ce to say that the car body photos however, it is believed to be a might be experiencing some diffi culties style presents very much the typical car of around 20 to 25 HP. with your vehicle, or be in the middle of character of 1906 to 1908 coachwork. a restoration, or have just solved one or I have discussed the possibilities of As to the era in which the photo was more problems with your Silver Ghost identifi cation with fellow veteran car taken, I very much doubt this to be and would like to share your experience enthusiasts, and with David McPhee the c1920 as suggested. The car looks with the other members. You may have owner of Australiaʼs oldest Silver Ghost. to be nearly new, and cars of this a hidden workshop or garage that The former are all stumped, while David period commonly lost their original should be shared – so if you feel you says that in his opinion it is defi nitely presentation very quickly in the harsh can help the Register with a technical not a Silver Ghost. Australian climates. seminar please let me know. The distinctive eliminating features The fact that there is no rear are the fuel tank, which on a Rolls- registration plate on the right side Bryan Inder 12HG NSW Royce until 1908 was under the front is vital evidence that the photo was seat, and while mounted at the rear almost certainly taken pre-1910. The Letter to the Editor: Mystery Vehicle from 1909, similar to that in this photo, 1909 Traffi c Act of NSW introduced the Identifi cation. (Præclarvm 6/12, the fi ller location was not as it appears concept of motor vehicle registration, December 2012, page 6219.) with this car. and from my fairly comprehensive lists In regard to the rear suspension, of motor vehicles registered in the irstly may I say that this is a the earliest cars had a transverse rear State of NSW, Colonel John M. Arnott Fdelightful photograph, of an even spring, which had disappeared by had a Belgian 8 HP F.N. (Fabrique more delightful car, in a truly Australian the end of 1907, to be replaced with Nationale) car registered in his name, setting with several iconic Australians three-quarter-elliptic rear suspension with the plate NSW 1338 when the fi rst of the era. Quite a magnifi cent registration list was published. It was below: detail of the mystery car from Præclarvm 6-12, page 6219 still registered to him in the 1915 registration list. The car depicted in the photo, however, looks to be of larger capacity than 8 HP, but signifi cantly less than 40-50 HP. The iconic Andrew Barton (ʻBanjoʼ) Patterson was no stranger to cars. He had ridden in cars from early in the century, and rode with Colonel Arnott in the 1905 Dunlop Reliability Trial from Sydney to Melbourne in an Innes (alias Aster) car reporting his experiences for The Bulletin newspaper. As to who the chauffeur was, again we may never know. If, as I have surmised, this is a period photo of the car c1907/8 (and pre 1909 car registration), then the chauffeur cannot be either Bert Ward (born 1902), nor Alf Appleby who only arrived from Rolls-Royce in the UK in Australia in 1924. There was a proliferation
6254 PRÆCLARVM 1-13 News from the Registers
of fi rms in Sydney by 1908 that hired question the last named that stands through the Alps but then perhaps cars to the general public, many with forth as the greatest achievement in this one here will be your choice; the chauffeurs being provided by the the history of a fi rm second to none in Open Tourer (Five Seats) at £2553? respective fi rms. its ability to uphold British engineering It really is not that much more Colonel John M. Arnottʼs ownership prestige. “ expensive than the 20/25 H.P. Drop of pre-Great War Silver Ghosts involved As a result of a road test of the Head Coupe (Five Seat) at £1730. two pre-owned cars which were new Phantom Aston declares, “... Demand for these Open Tourers is acquired by him in the 1920s. Neither the “Phantom II” behaved as only a such that there is no price reduction of these cars ever carried coachwork “Phantom II” can behave, which is to but with the Casino beckoning does that fi tted the subject car. None of say somewhat better, in all desirable that really matter? the other eight members of the wider respects, than I had ever supposed a I hear you, you need to consult Arnott family who owned Rolls-Royces motor car could behave.” Aston found before the fi nal choice is made? Well ever owned a pre-Great War Silver it to be exceedingly fast, utterly free if carefully arranged toilette must be Ghost. from vibration and having generally preserved at all times, then perhaps In summation, I am confi dent in perfect road manners. He records that the Fixed Head Coupe on a short saying that this delightfully-bodied car he touched 80 miles per hour with wheel-base chassis at £2530 is in is of pre-1910 manufacture. Whilst ease on the fl at. Yes, your choice of order. there is not enough detail to identify the Phantom will mean swift touring You see, the choice is already wide the make, I am also confi dent that is is through France. Perhaps a sortie into and rendered even wider when you defi nitely not a Rolls-Royce. the Andorra region will be appropriate? consider the variations made possible Yours, Ian Irwin (ACT) Yes, you have chosen your car wisely. by each coachbuilder. You would like Perhaps you will be tempted to take a drinks’ cabinet? An altimeter? A a longer route since, as Aston notes; barometer? A change to the seating Derby Phantom Register “…the car can be driven hard all day position? Anigre wood or perhaps without the smallest fatigue to the Cocobolo? Of course all this is possible. driver, and equally certainly without All you need do now is write out that How much did a Phantom cost? discomfort to the passengers…in all cheque for the 10% deposit and you et us suppose that despite the Great conditions it is the quintessence of can collect your car right here in LDepression and your developing tractability, of implicit obedience to Conduit Street when it has been built. habit of using share scripts as cigar- control…the envy of every Briton.” Yes, there is a three year Guarantee lighters, you have decided the time You are convinced, you are eager, so with no limit on mileage. Ah yes, the is right for a tour of the Continent. let us step into the Conduit showroom Concours. Well, you simply must have Perhaps you might try your luck at the and fi nd out what choices lie before Company permission to exhibit your Place du Casino. As always, Monaco’s you. car in the United Kingdom or Ireland Hôtel de Paris is very, very discreet…a but we’re off to the Continent so such You may be tempted by the Enclosed discretionHow much enjoyed did a by Phantom many in cost? the 70 little restrictions do not apply. Bon Limousine at £2,643, reduced by £100 years since it opened. voyage!!! Bon chance!!! et us suppose that despite the Great in light of the economic uncertainties What to wear is determined by LDepression and your developing but this is hardly the sort of motor By the way, should you suffer poor the Casino rules but what to drive is habit of using share scripts as cigar- car for touring unless you take your luck at Monaco and desire to leave really a matter of your own personal lighters, you have decided the time driver and I doubt you want to be immediately for the colonies, Dalgety taste. Perhaps a Duesenberg might is right for a tour of the Continent. so compromised on this journey. The and Co. in Phillips Street Sydney will be a little fl ashy in the days of public Perhaps you might try your luck at the desire for this little escapade defi nitely provide your car with any necessary restraint; an Hispano-Suiza J12 would Place du Casino. As always, Monaco’s rules out the Enclosed Limousine-De- adjustment and re-furbishment. be fun but not quite British and the Hôtel de Paris is very, very discreet…a Ville at £2757 despite its reduction Unfortunately the usually available, Lagonda Rapier would be far too discretion enjoyed by many in the 70 by £35. You do want to engage with free Inspection of Cars for advice small for touring in comfort, despite years since it opened. the car on this journey, don’t you? and suggested maintenance does not its reputation for handling at high What to wear is determined by Anyway, your driver might object to apply outside the United Kingdom. speed. Your vehicle will need space the Casino rules but what to drive is being exposed to the elements for For the reader, in December for two and luggage, unless the family really a matter of your own personal such a long time and you don’t want 1931 the Australian Government set insist they come as well. taste. Perhaps a Duesenberg might to encourage an uprising. Likewise, an exchange rate of £1 Australian be aThe little choice fl ashy is in clear the todays a patriotof public like the Enclosed Landaulet (Seven Seats) to 16 shillings sterling. (£1/5s restraint;you. It anmust Hispano-Suiza be one of J12Sir Henry’swould at £2630 will simply not suffi ce, unless Australian = £1 sterling). In short, bebeautiful fun but productionnot quite Britishmachines. and theThe you decide the family is to come along the Open Tourer, depending upon the Lagondafi nest of Rapier these is would the Phantom be far too so clearlysmall and I advise that could be fraught with inclusions and coachbuilder, would forthe touring initial question in comfort, is answered. despite Now,its danger. While we are at it, let’s also cost approximately $AUD283,802 reputationwhich style for handlingand which at highcoachbuilder speed. rule out the Sedanca-De-Ville (Seven in current value, without taxes and Yourand vehiclehow much will isneed this goingspace tofor cost? two Seats) at £2688. You just don’t need delivery to Australia. At the same and Letluggage, us consultunless thePhantom family insistII. A to take the children. Leave them at time the basic wage for an adult male theyCatalogue come as Concerning well. the 40/50 H.P. school. Australian was $AUD6.28 per week – SixThe Cylinder choice Rolls-Royceis clear to a producedpatriot like by Now the Continental Touring approximately $AUD 242 in current you.the companyIt must bein Conduitone of Street.Sir Henry’s In the Saloon at £2542 is shaping up as value. beautifulintroduction production by Wilfred machines. Gordon AstonThe an appropriate choice. The optional Source: Phantom II. A Catalogue fi nest(author of these of isThe the PhantomComplete so Motorist clearly Sunshine Roof at an extra £25 will Concerning The 40/50 H.P. Six the1915 initial and question many books is answered. on aeronautics) Now, certainly give you much pleasure and Cylinder Rolls-Royce. By Rolls-Royce whichthe claimstyle isand made which that coachbuilder “Now, of all the resultant tan may indeed be a Limited. Although no publication date andthe how classic much models is this going– the to “London-cost? blessing at the poker table. The All- is given, there are suffi cient clues for Edinburgh”,Let us consult the “Alpine-Eagle”, Phantom II. A the Weather (Five Seats) at £2678 is an you to work out the probable year. “Silver Ghost”, the “New Phantom” Catalogue Concerning the 40/50 How option, particularly if you travel on Brian Crump - NSW and the “Phantom II” it is beyond
PRÆCLARVM 1-13 6255 News from the Registers records show Silver Wraith, Silver Dawn the radiator frequently and Bentley Mark VI/R Type being removed Register for cleaning, and even core replacement. The Water Gallery. Part 1 Shortly after – Extraction purchase I could Preamble. The water gallery detect water doesn’t feature strongly in Company boiling at the literature. It is not mentioned in rear of the head the Silver Dawn Service Manual, after some runs. nor listed in the Parts Manual as it When seeking seems the Company regarded it as advice on causes an integral part of the block. of overheating, The only reference appears in the a Club member above: Fig 1: Gallery exposed, as-found, at Bentley and Silver Dawn Workshop mentioned existence of the water front of block Manuals at the introduction to the gallery with the statement; keep it Cooling System, viz: “The coolant clean and try to ensure the 6 holes Choosing a local test route involving is drawn by the centrifugal pump are free and not blocked. Hence two hills, and with thermocouples from the bottom of the radiator during an overhaul of the water pump fi tted to the motor, a plot of engine and discharged into the cylinder the gallery was fi rst cleaned with a temperatures verses route terrain, jacketing through an internally bottlebrush down to the full length, was easily obtained, noting ambient mounted water gallery. Suitably then a close fi tting length of plastic temperature and vehicle speed. drilled holes in the gallery direct hose, coupled to the 60psi water main It was soon apparent that the coolant around exhaust valve supply, was worked up and down. temperatures at the rear of the head seats. ---” This was done together with a were up to 20 C higher than at the number of other measures, including Obviously from that statement it position of the temperature gauge internal cleaning of corrosion in the is a vital component of the cooling sensor at the front of the head. block via the side inspection plates, system and one would expect the The new radiator core fi tted for confi rming that the installed large Company to have provided some the Coast-to-Coast Overlander had stainless steel thermostat was a guidance in service literature. effected no improvement. This was standard R-R fi tting, and both it I have found none. replaced with another design, free of and the temperature gauge were charge by the supplier. calibrated. However, temperature data I purchased my 1952 Silver Dawn, An off-the-shelf coolant fi lter obtained from runs over the test ‘Helga’, SFC138, in 1991, accessory was modifi ed, to include a route, with this new core, showed Evidence suggests that SFC138 window and vane, and installed in the negligible improvement, nor did the had a continual overheating problem top hose to observe the thermostat subsequent installation of the small from new. e.g.: A discussion with functioning at idle. (so called Swiss) pulley, where both the nephew of the initial owner, A.O. So, after the above typical measures fan and water pump spin faster. Brunskill, an M.P. and Wool Grazier and a new radiator core, we headed Finally, a fi tting was installed in the in Wagga Wagga, N.S.W., mentioned off on the Coast-to-Coast Overlander rear of the head to allow a maximum his uncle being so embarrassed with to Freemantle in 1997 only to fi nd I diameter no-kink smooth line to the his new Silver Dawn overheating on still had troubles (L&D A Pre and Post water pump intake. his fi rst long trip, Wagga to the Gold Rally – “Dawn Patrol”, Nov. 1997, et Tests immediately showed Coast, that he locked the car away in al). a garage. this return coolant link effective, On return it was necessary to get dropping the rear head temperature Subsequently, York Motor services serious and obtain some quantitative to usually no more the 9 C, instead below: Fig 2: Rear gallery end, as-found, data if this overheating was to be just visible after removing the cover plate of up to 20 C above the position of solved. the temperature gauge sensor at the front. Helga has since covered over 25,000 km running to Club events, including another return trip across the Nullarbor to WA, and also through the ‘Centre’ from Port Augusta to Darwin. High ambient temperatures were experienced on both trips without any measured overheating. SFC138 has never boiled with this return coolant link, and rear head temperatures have rarely exceeded 90 C, whereas before measurements up to 103degC were recorded. Returning to the subject of the water gallery it is also surprising 6256 PRÆCLARVM 1-13 News from the Registers
The gallery passes with added copious quantities of a through narrow rust-releasing agent, which when cavities in the block subsequently tested on a sample of and you will fi nd the rust was proved useless. it fi rmly locked in Success was fi nally achieved with position due to the tools shown in Fig 3, made from corrosion of the cast high quality Swedish ‘Sandvik’ 10 iron in the block inch long hacksaw blades, chosen Obviously it will be as having a good chance of not necessary to apply fracturing and leaving portion force to withdraw the jammed inside the block. gallery, but there are These were fashioned by linishing few safe options. the ‘set’ off the teeth, so as not to Further, a brass damage the soft brass gallery. Also above: Fig 3: Fashioned ends of the long strip integral with the underside most of the original teeth along the (upper) and short hacksaw blades of the gallery at the rear with this blade were removed, except for that this vital component was not design meant it had to be extracted a few at the end, and fi nally a few mentioned during the excellent RREC rearwards, hence it was necessary to important teeth were ground on the annual two-day seminar I attended raise a tag at the front. return end. at Paulesbury UK, in 2003. Removal meant fi nding a procedure These are particularly important However, I had been in prior email of tapping the gallery back and forth, with the longer blade as they do contact with RREC member Norman to loosen the grip of the corrosion most of the work. Geeson and we met for the fi rst between iron in the cavity and the The shortest blade was used to time during that weekend where delicate brass tube, without damage free rust either side of the gallery, I was able to discuss the results of to the latter. working down from each of the 3 installing the return coolant link, as an The blanked-off rear gallery end intended temporary measure. I still below: Fig 4: See-sawing the long hacksaw is the only safe area where a force blade to free the gallery at rear considered possible head corrosion a can be applied without likely cause of my overheating. damage. His response was to retain the link, A close-fi tting strip of as the Company had to take similar timber down the inside measures to meet specifi cation can be used to apply a requirements for military use of this rearwards force. engine in the fi fties. A timber drift punch Subsequently however, Norman applied to the gallery outer Geeson, through his continued end at the rear of the block research in the Club archives at can then be used force Paulesbury, uncovered Company the gallery in the reverse fi les on the water gallery design, and direction. modifi cations. These now appear in Thus by continually a comprehensive article on cylinder tapping the gallery back blocks on the KDA132 Web Site, with and forth in this way, two a recommendation for modifi cation members claimed success to the gallery holes sizes. without too much trouble. Some Register members have Mine was fi rmly corroded recently taken advantage of this. and refused to budge even To do so it is fi rst necessary to extract the gallery. Extraction. The gallery is a thin walled fl attened brass tube, approx. ½ in. by 1in. in cross section running almost the full length of the block. The opening at the front end is evident after removing the coolant pump and plate. Fig 1. The tag just seen on the left side of the gallery is to prevent its opening moving away from the pump outlet due to the force of coolant delivered by the pump. Apparently designs vary in the method of fi xing. Removing a cover plate at the rear of the motor gives access to the blanked off rear end of the gallery, Fig 2. right: Fig 5: Gallery fi nally freed and shown emerging at rear of block PRÆCLARVM 1-13 6257 News from the Registers access holes on top of the block. which hopefully is playing some • Window lift mechanisms, slow The longer blade with the end heartfelt music, pick up the next bit performance and information on the teeth proved the most successful of my Bentley to be refurbished and changes in design over the 13 years working either side of the gallery go to work. of Shadow production. from each end of the block, by moving the outer end of the blade As to our iconic Shadows, sadly • What is an authentic windscreen in an up-and-down see-saw motion another three in my ‘area’ have been washer pump – there were a number so that its inner end swept the rust moved to a corner until someone of production iterations. away from the full vertical face of the rescues them. In each case the cars brass tube. Fig 4. had been ‘stored’ meaning, parked • Electric booster coolant fans for and forgotten. No car will stand our cars were an option but fi nding The rust-releasing agent was this treatment and Rolls-Royces a retro fi tted one is a challenge. probably helpful here, but only as with their more detailed and often This discussion/ argument/advisory lubrication. complex mechanisms are certainly ranged over three countries for some Necessary illumination of the no exception. Most of my readers weeks. Seems those contributors interior of the block, when working already have a Shadow or derivative missed out on a lot of lunches. through the three access holes at top and hopefully are keeping tabs on its of the block, was provided by a 12 condition. Do remember that these • Minimising wind noise. Volt battery and globe joined with a cars do not run on leather polish and fl exible lead. paint. If you like to show your car off If all those who work to get this Eventually, the gallery could be open the bonnet and show at least magazine together and get it to you tapped out rearwards by the internal a clean engine. Bystanders et al are are successful you should have it in wooden drift. Fig 5. more interested in what make a Rolls time for a late booking for the South It was found to be unscathed. or Bentley tick than the grain patterns Australian Federal Rally in Glenelg. No damage had been done by the in the woodwork. We wish them well and if you have see-saw action of the steel blades indicated that you would like to against the soft brass. A small number of people in this attend a technical function please do Club have worked hard to provide you so. It is a peculiar feeling to expect The longer blade with the see-saw with a technical library for the Marque a room full of people to hear your action was the most effective. second to none and a frum that is presentation only to fi nd that three Had I begun and persisted with this used by owners and enthusiasts turn up!!! method, working to the maximum literally the world over. Think about practicable entry of this longer blade, joining this group if only to share your Bill Coburn (ACT) then only resorting to the use of the experiences and concerns. shorter blade through the larger center hole on the top of the block, Yesterday as I write, I got an email the removal operation would most from a friend in the UK reporting that likely have been much shorter that a new owner who is quite besotted the many weeks consumed, working with his purchase had fi nally found on-and-off, on this operation. the nearest Branch of our Club in “Peaceful penetration has the hope that he could get pointers achieved wonders in this world” is on maintenance and restoration of Bill Coburn about all I remember from Social his car. He was apparently advised Studies at school, but has stood me that the Branch is more of a social Issue 96 in good stead. venue and suggested he contact the - The labours of Hercules - Removing Next Issue: - local agents for the Marque! Would the rear suspension rams on a Shadow it be too diffi cult to direct him to the The Water Gallery. Part 2. The Club Forum rrforums.net or to our Company and Club’s ‘best-kept- - Stiff bellows - Problems with Technical Library rrtechnical.info? secret’, Revealed. speed control mechanisms Happy Motoring, I have always thought that Lloyd Missen - NSW members of the Club have a quest to - The forgotten filter - Post-war watch out for enthusiasts, owners of primary fuel filter neglect and repair. cars and cars coming onto the market to alert us in the hope that we can - Annealing aluminium washers - help save a car and conscript a new Usually the reason for a constant drip on member. Perhaps we are too busy the end of your drain plug planning the next luncheon? - A warning from the wings - Shadow & T Register For those that missed traffi c on the Carelessness in remembering to fill the Forum over the Christmas/New Year tank can be very expensive break, I thought the topics dealing with ell what an exciting start to the - A barrel of fun - The simple Shadow cars might be of interest: Wnew year fi res and fl ood and a routine of cleaning out the Shadow National election coming up. I think hydraulic reservoir. • Transmission upshift problems the best thing about our pursuits is and use of new synthetic oils which that we have immersed ourselves in can only be installed after a complete Technical Library an interest to which we can withdraw. re-build http://rrtechnical.info/ My retreat is to tune in to our ABCFM
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1933 20/25 (GHA 31) H.J.Mulliner 1923 20hp (GA12) Smith & Waddington 1920 Silver Ghost (69TE) “Harriet” Body sports saloon, roomy and comfortable with green. Totally original and restored by and mechanicals fully restored to concours lovely original soft brown leather interior, Vintage Motor garage, Mangrove Mountain. condition. 5 owners in 90 years, one of doors shut with lovely click, perfect shut Club Plates. Only known vehicle that has very few Australian Ghosts with original lines. Very quiet, silky engine. Paintwork been in the one family since new. Included British body and is unique in having a fair, largely original. Believed two previous would be a “Carcoon”, three new tyres and detachable cabriolet hard top. All weather owners last one for 60 years. A rare fi nd - an some other parts. $85,000. Contact: Ted equipment with side curtains and tonneau original unspoiled car with much mechanical Cohen 02-6558-4458 covers means comfortable touring. Original history. $48,500 Peter Crauford. 0408- owner’s manual and most tools are present. 819-980 Since restoration Harriet driven to all states of Australia (container freighted to WA). She is reliable, weather proof, delightful to drive and attracts favourable attention from everyone. Room for six adults plus one, on occasional seat, several secure storage lockers, fi tted cocktail cabinet; most tools present. The side curtains stow behind the back seat, a luggage rack fi tted; maintenance items go with the car. Urgent sale due to loss of garage space. Price $285,000 David Bailie 03-5472-3117 1934 20/25 (GAE29) Hooper Sports email: [email protected] Saloon. One owner for fi fty years to 2009 with extensive history fi les including RAF 1955 Bentley S1 James Young saloon notebook. Original leather, original handbook (B488AN) Midnight Blue. All-aluminium (correct series but from GYD 59), DWS fully-coachbuilt body by James Young Ltd jacking system; new cylinder head, new in very sound condition, with no bodywork tyres, and overdrive. Engine and mechanicals in common with the standard saloon except in excellent order, fully serviced by the bonnet lid and windscreen. Some intriguing Derbyworks in August 2012. Independent original features such as picnic set in nearside UK Inspection Report available - April front door compartment and cocktail set in 2012. Victorian Club Plates. 120,000 miles. driver’s side, both complete. Good paintwork $ 70,000 For additional information and but interior becoming somewhat scruffy photographs including interior and engine and will need re-trimming. Driven regularly bay contact Peter Willcox email: willcox@ with low mileage on rebuilt automatic bigpond.net.au tel: 0401-329-702 gearbox. Original handbook, workshop manuals, small toolkit and road tools all 1951 Bentley Mk Vl (B25KL) Delivered complete. Delivered new to industrialist and as a saloon to titled English owner the car philanthropist Sir Ivan Stedeford of the BBC came to Australia in the 1980’s where it and Chairman of pipeline maker Tubes Ltd. was rebodied as a roadster in the Van den Coachbuilt ‘S’ type cars are extremely rare Plas style by Roger Fry. Being about three and this is one of 27 built and the only one quarters of the weight of the saloon this DHC in Australia. A rare collector’s item at the has even better acceleration and braking. modest drive-away price which refl ects the For a sports car there is a reasonable back work needed to make it a truly magnifi cent seat and a good boot and container for example. $37,500. Martin Bennett 0404- tools and spares. As well as the folding 048-891 [email protected] top there are side curtains, tonneau covers and a hood bag. The six cylinder 4.25 litre overhead inlet side exhaust valve engine 1963 Bentley Continental Flying powered Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars from Spur BC4XC. A rare opportunity to buy 1945 until 1959. There are four forward a beautifully restored car in exemplary gears with synchro on 2nd, 3rd and 4th. condition. Complete in every detail and Brakes are servo assisted; Bijur one-shot with a freshly rebuilt engine about 3,500 chassis lubrication reduces maintenance. miles ago. Shell Grey with Red interior. A heater is fi tted. Recent radial tyres have Sparkling glass and chrome with faultless improved the road holding and safety. Work Flame Mahogany woodwork. Original radio done includes: Complete engine overhaul, discreetly converted to receive FM and with Starter and generator and water pump MP3 connection. All tools and handbooks. reconditioned, Brakes serviced, Clutch Easily the best of its type in Australia, and a renewed, Carburettors rebuilt, Suspension well-known club car, it is very fast, quiet, and and steering refurbished, Conversion to silky-smooth, with excellent air conditioning 1980 LWB Silver Wraith II (LRH38904) negative earth. and all the usual exquisite design features is looking for a new home. The car has been Urgent sale due to loss of garage space. that make these cars so desirable. $260,000. fully maintained by Rolls-Royce specialists. Price $85,000 David Bailie 03-5472-3117, Further details from Denis Deasey on 0419- $40,000 o.n.o. Contact: Mary for further email: [email protected] 374-688 details 0435-008-112 or fi [email protected]
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1964 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Limousine style PV22 (5VB31) RHD A spectacularly original example of the most desirable 1986 Silver Spirit (del.York Motors) 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III 5-passenger version, one of perhaps 35 (4GCH14671) Regn: RR0022. A really Saloon (SHS 169) RHD A spectacularly PV22 RHD double-headlamp cars. 57,000 lovely vehicle in Georgian Silver with original example of a 26,000 mile car. Has miles and has to be original mileage judging immaculate interior, Junior Navy Blue leather, to be lowest original SC3 in the world. Full by great condition. Midnight blue with blue/ as new timber. Excellent mechanically with documentation since arrival from UK in late grey leather to front, grey Bedford cloth to no expense spared. A touring joy. This car 1970’s. Original blue with blue/grey leather rear. Completely original and untouched save has attended Federal Rallies in most states. that is barely creased and original. Was for installation of dual air conditioning and Power steering, windows and seats; Air repainted once, fastidiously maintained updated sound system. The most rust-free Cond; Fuel Injection; 6 CD Stacker. 113,000 with extensive service records. Completely RHD car I have ever seen. Car came to US km. Price $45,000. Contact Brent 02-9997- original and untouched-a “time machine”. shortly after manufacture and was obviously 6114. No air conditioning. Absolutely rust-free. very well preserved by prior owner. Unusual Unusual opportunity. I am RREC, RROC opportunity. I am RREC, RROC member for member for 35+ years and am selling this 35+ years and am selling this and another and another car I am advertising for a car I am advertising for a friend. Call or email friend. Call or email me for more photos. me for more photos. AUS $150,000. John AUS $100,000. John Cory +001 201-669- Cory 001-201-669-6500 or jcory @ nj.rr.com. 6500 or [email protected]. in the USA in the USA FOR SALE: I have had a mould made for the rubber bump stops for the front springs on my FOR SALE 1926 20hp as I was • Tail-lights - pair unable to source any either here or overseas. 5 sets have been CAV Model TS ‘Divers made and the quality is excellent. Some of these are now for sale Helmet’ lights in at $150 a set of two. Contact: Sue Dunstan - perfect condition, and Phone (H): 07-3359-0874 or Email: [email protected] a spare one in used condition. $750 for the pair and a spare. • Headlights - pair CAV Model F, 11” Wolta Wolta 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit. (ASG external diameter. Emerald Valley Homestead 16458). Silver Grey, Pale Blue Leather trim. Very good condition. Heritage Accomodation Aust. Delivery. Only 47,200 Km . Reg No. $1500 pair. RRSS86. Excellent condition. Winner of Contact: John the Maisey Dodd Award at the RROCA Vic Milverton on mob: Branch Concours. Complete with tools & 0416-109-010 original manuals in leather wallet. New tires, or email: john. and battery, regularily serviced, 6 stack CD milverton@milvella. Player, Lamb’s Wool carpet mats. Paint work com perfect. An Excellent car. Price: $47,750. Contact: Bruce Hensell. 0419-519-191
FOR SALE - Phantom Parts • Complete Phantom III Diff - drum to drum brand new in the wooden crate. Asking $8,000. • Phantom III Gearbox - complete - No tour to South Australia is complete unless you visit the secondhand. Asking 1994 Bentley Brooklands (BER54028) Clare Valley in the Mid North. It is the fascinating home of $4,000 Built for the 1994 Sydney Motor Show • 1 only P III fi ne Riesling and great bodied reds, with terrain of rugged this spectacular car is in Royal Ebony with Cylinder Head (used) beauty and a rich heritage of villages and architecture St. James Red interior, red coach line and $3,000 contributing to its renowned relaxing atmosphere. whitewall tyres. It is in superb condition having only driven 60,000kms from new. Phone Roy Whitchurch Let us show you the ultimate in hospitality. Complete with tools, owners manuals and on 0411-747-403 Your host Robert Parker service book, 6 stack CD player and lambs for details and any Phone 08 88421350 wool carpets. Price &70,000 (Number plates enquiries re other PIII www.woltawolta.com.au not inc). Phone Terry Ward 0398226830.’ parts [email protected]
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