G.V.M.V.D.C.INC. – P.O. BOX 704, SHEPPARTON, 3632. DATE OF ISSUE - SEP 2020 REGISTRATION NUMBER A 0001874 H
1910 BRITON 14hp roadster Tim and Marie Harris
1948 JAGUAR Mk IV drophead coupe Fred and Elaine Williams
1967 GREEVES 24MX5B Challenger motorcycle David and Tina Morrison
Club Members of the Year Hugh and Robyn MacFadyen THIS SPACE AVAILABLE. CONTACT BRENDAN WALSH FOR DETAILS.
Cnr G.V. Highway & Saxton St., Ph 03-5862 3000 Numurkah 3636 Fax 03-5862 2088 www.peterhillhonda.com.au
Ph 5821 7776 Standard Exhausts Sports Exhausts Tow bars Tube Bending 59 Mitchell St SHEPPARTON 3630
This year the Shepparton Motor Museum will evolve to become the Museum of Vehicle Evolution. Stayed tuned…
7717 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla 5km south of Shepparton Ph 03-5823 5833 Temporarily closed. Open 7 days a week 10am-4.30pm September 2020 Goulburn Valley Motor Vehicle Drivers Club Inc Statement of Purposes To foster recovery, restoration and preservation of all types of self propelled vehicles that fall within the broad meaning of the terms - Veteran (pre 31-12-1918) Vintage (1-1-1919 to 31-12-1930) Classic (1-1-1931 to vehicles older than 25 years) To conduct the sport of motor vehicle rally driving so as to promote and encourage that sport. To conduct such events and activities as the Committee considers appropriate to: (a) increase the members’ awareness of our motoring heritage, and (b) enable the exchange of information and vehicle parts between similar clubs and interested members of the public. Office Bearers and Committee for 2020 PRESIDENT Neil Rutherford (Bev) 0457 913082 0439 098943 51 Bond St, Kyabram VICE PRESIDENT David Grant (Lea) 5862 3501 2 Oak Crt, Numurkah SECRETARY David Vibert (Janet) 5823 5433 0438 575 971 22 Gordon Dr, Kialla TREASURER Peter Vibert 5823 5865 0408 333 172 7 Cardinia Crt, Kialla COMMITTEE Julie Tyrrell (Lynn) 5857 2810 0400 810 054 3876 Midland Hwy, Stanhope Lorraine Tainton 5827 1279 0409 956 074 10 Dean Dr, Kialla Lloyd Healey (Kris) 5829 9022 0458 299 466 3550 Katamatite Rd, Congupna CLUB CAPTAIN John Truman (Pauline) 5823 1340 0418 597 626 29 Gordon Dr, Kialla NEWSLETTER EDITOR Brendan Walsh (Melissa) 5821 7334 0418 103 739 114 Hayes St, Shepparton PROPERTY OFFICER Ken Cuthbert (Joy) 5822 2023 0409 415 741 2 Loddon Crt, Shepparton VEHICLE SAFETY Peter Vibert 5823 5865 0408 333 172 7 Cardinia Crt, Kialla OFFICERS Gwyneth Trevaskis 5821 6281 0409 216 281 71 Lincoln Dr, Shepparton CLUB PERMIT Peter Vibert 5823 5865 0408 333 172 7 Cardinia Crt, Kialla REGISTRATION OFFICERS Bill Holyman (Glenys) 0411 052 682 32 Gordon Dr, Kialla (renewals) David Vibert (Janet) 5823 5433 0438 575 971 22 Gordon Dr, Kialla Peter Vibert 5823 5865 0408 333 172 7 Cardinia Crt, Kialla (new registrations) Gwyneth Trevaskis 5821 6281 0409 216 281 71 Lincoln Dr, Shepparton FEDERATION DELEGATES Lloyd and Kris Healey 5829 9022 0458 299 466 3550 Katamatite Rd, Congupna A.O.M.C. DELEGATES Richard Murrell (Marcia) 5866 2556 4 Birch Crt, Nathalia Graeme Smith 5866 2351 19 Scott Ave, Nathalia LIBRARIANS Neil Hammond 5826 2275 17 Robinson St, Murchison SUB-COMMITTEES CATERING PRESIDENT Julie Mahoney 5831 8649 0438 040 371 2 Benson Crt, Shepparton SECRETARY Lorraine Threlfall TREASURER Bev Brownley 0439 098943 COMMITTEE Sue Agosta, Evie Boschetti, Terry Brennan, Jenny Grieve, Kris Healey, Pat Lavis, Judy Mellington, Gordon Threlfall, Bill Winters SWAP PRESIDENT Lloyd Healey (Kris) 5829 9022 0458 299 466 3550 Katamatite Rd, Congupna SECRETARY Lindsay Braybon 0477 087 997 PO Box 99, Numurkah Harold Battersby, Ann Bell, Glenn Braybon, COMMITTEE Lindsay Drust, Kris Healey, Kelvin Ivers, Neil Rutherford BUILDING PRESIDENT Greg Sutherland (Kerry) 0411 614 224 545 Midland Hwy, Shepp East COMMITTEE Barry Galvin, David Grant, Lloyd Healey, Bert Neff SOCIAL GROUP Col Grace (President) Sandra Pozzobon (Secretary) Les Williams (Treasurer) COMMITTEE Trevor Dainton, Thurlie Pearce, John Pozzobon, Richard Priestley, Wal Simpson CLUB CAR PHOTOS Hugh MacFadyen (Robyn) 5821 5192 0409 215 112 15 Varcoe St, Shepparton FRONT COVER - TROPHY WINNERS AT THE DECEMBER 2019 CONCOURS DUSTY SHAW MEMORIAL TROPHY FOR BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORT 1910 BRITON Tim and Marie Harris BARRY COLLISON MEMORIAL TROPHY 14hp roadster (PEOPLE’S CHOICE) JOHN STEWART MEMORIAL TROPHY 1948 JAGUAR Fred and Elaine Williams FOR BEST PRESENTED VEHICLE Mk IV drophead coupe JOHN HILL TROPHY 1967 GREEVES David and Tina Morrison FOR BEST MOTORCYCLE 24MX5B Challenger motorcycle ROLLS-ROYCE PERPETUAL TROPHY FOR CLUB MEMBERS OF THE YEAR Hugh and Robyn MacFadyen
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ADDRESS ALL G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc., CORRESPONDENCE TO: P. O. BOX 704, SHEPPARTON. 3632. WEB-SITE: http://www.gvmvdc.com.au E-MAIL: [email protected]
MONTHLY Held in the G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc. Clubrooms, 40 Grahamvale Rd, Grahamvale (northeastern MEETINGS outskirts of Shepparton) on the second Thursday of each month, starting at 8.00pm. New members and visitors are welcome to attend. COMMITTEE Meets in the Clubrooms on the fourth Thursday of each month except December. MEMBERSHIP Membership Fees for 2020 are $70.00 ($40 if joining after May). Financial year is from the Annual General Meeting in November. Subs can be paid directly into the Club’s bank account GVMVDC Inc. at the Bendigo Bank. BSB 633 000 Acct No 1366 25076. Include your name and membership number as details.
MONTHLY G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc. monthly rallies are run on the Sunday after the meeting each month, unless RALLIES otherwise arranged, starting at the Clubrooms at 10.00am. Slower vehicles may leave earlier if they wish. Members without a rally car can come modern or turn up and get a lift with somebody. Members are reminded to fill out the rally attendance sheet some time during the run.
CLUB SHOP Lapel badges (members) $4.00 Wind jacket $50.00 (for non-members) $5.00 Windcheaters (depending on size) $20 - $30 Car Badges (members only) $16.00 T-shirts (depending on size/style) $15 - $25 Contact the club librarian. Caps $15.00 CD/DVD of past Journals (pdf) $2.00 Windscreen stickers $3.00 Club calendars (A4 or A3) free Embroidered patch of club logo $3.00 Car details sheet (A4 laminated) $1.00 Contact Kris Healey on 5829 9432. Contact Brendan Walsh. You can contact these members at a monthly club meeting.
RED PLATE When your Club Permit is due for renewal, you can: VEHICLE - bring the papers to a club meeting for signing, PERMIT - post them with a self-addressed envelope to G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc Permit Officer, c/- P.O. Box 6, RENEWALS Shepparton 3632 and the Permit Officer will sign them and return them, or - post them to the Permit Officer with a cheque and an envelope addressed to VicRoads and the Permit Officer will sign them and send them on. See the Permit Officers at a meeting for further details. You can also contact Peter Vibert on 0408 333 172 or 5823 5865 to arrange a time. Peter lives at 7 Cardinia Court, Kialla Lakes.
CLUB LIBRARY A full listing of the Club’s books, manuals and DVDs is available in the library at club meetings.
CAR PHOTOS Each member is entitled to have one car photo on the wall at no cost. Give your 220x140mm photo to Hugh MacFadyen with your details and the car’s details. He will do the framing. Further photos can be done for $10 each. See Hugh for details.
JOURNAL Contributions for the next Journal should be to the Editor by the end of this month.
May you live to be so old that your driving terrifies people.
Page 2 September 2020 President’s Report Hi to all club members with the hope you are all well and happy during these unprecedented times. Again very little to report with your club in recess, but your committee is continuing the necessary management of the club’s business. A big thank you to Lloyd Healey and any other members who pop into the club rooms or grounds to check security. Two emergency lights had to be replaced in the club rooms as they did not meet the timing criteria with power outage. It is with regret the committee has accepted the resignation of our Vice President David Grant due to ill health. We wish David a speedy recovery, with our thanks for his services to the club and committee. I do hope you may offer your services in the future David, take care. It is also my pleasure to advise Mr Steve Daldy will replace David with immediate effect. Your committee welcome Steve as Vice President and wish him all the very best. For those members not on line with email communication, your committee has introduced a provisional membership while the club is in Covid-19 recess. This will enable prospective members to apply for membership without complying with the three function requirement whilst in Covid-19 recess only. Basically all other application criteria remain the same as per by-law Clause 3. Queries can be directed to any Committee member for clarification. I thank all club members who responded to this proposal, all in the positive. I also wish to thank Peter Vibert, our hard working Treasurer, Vehicle Safety Officer and Club Permit Registration Officer for the orchestration of the “Provisional Membership” for the Covid-19 recess additional to his Red Plate renewal duties, thank you again Peter. Well members, let’s hope the forthcoming week or so will see some relaxing of current restrictions, but I personally believe not sufficiently for club meetings in the near future!! I do hope I am wrong. Please keep well and positive, until next month all the best. Regards, Neil Rutherford From the Editor Normally at this time of the year, we would all be getting ready for the Swap Meet, our biggest Club day of the year. Unfortunately, it couldn’t happen this year for obvious reasons but hopefully next year will be our best ever. This month’s Journal theme is local history. There are ads from old newspapers (including one for a very clever cigarette dispenser), road maps for the region from 1938 and some old photos of local garages. (and if you’ve got a Propert caravan in your back shed, please let me know!) The story about Mr Tuttle’s road trip around Victoria gives an idea of how things have changed. It took six hours for him to drive home from Melbourne to Shepparton – even with an occasional stop, that’s a very long time! Thanks to the members who have contributed to this Journal. Don’t forget to send in a story about what you’re working on. Regards, Brendan Walsh If you’re not receiving a monthly email advising of a new Journal being available on our website, then you need to let me know! Just send a message to the Club’s email address (top of page 2) and I’ll add you to the list. Over 150 members now get this monthly message. No events for September
CONTENTS 4. Coming Up 20. Local Garages 6. Puzzles 22. Member News, From the Internet 8. Restoration Updates 23. Wanted, For Sale 12. Local History 25. Driver’s Calendar Page 3 September 2020 Committee Notes Due to the latest COVID-19 restrictions, there was no August Committee meeting :
Coming Up (or Not)
**Monthly Club Meetings, Clubrooms Under the current COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no Club meetings for the next few months. **Monthly Club Runs Under the current COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no Club runs or gatherings for the next few months.
**Shepparton Swap Meet, Showgrounds – 13th September 2020 The Swap Committee have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s swap meet. It was just not possible to proceed while complying with the requirements of several levels of government, knowing that the situation could change at any time and force a late cancellation. Enthusiasts who had 2020 Swap Meet sites booked have all decided to carry them over to the 2021 Swap Meet. Contact the Swap organisers on 0438-294 351 for further details.
Bay to Birdwood 40th Anniversary, Adelaide – 27th September 2020 According to the B2B Facebook page, “To deliver the event under current circumstances and with the health and safety of all our entrants, participants, spectators and event teams as our top priority, we’ve developed and submitted a comprehensive COVIDSafe Management Plan to SA Health and if approved, the Bay to Birdwood will take place as planned on Sunday 27 September. There will be some necessary changes but we’re planning some exciting new ways for everyone to enjoy this great event while remaining COVIDSafe.” Under this plan, all participants will start at Barrett Reserve in West Beach at staggered times and there will be no spectators at the start or the finish. The good news is that the event will be live-streamed, so we can all watch it. The live-stream will be accessed from https://baytobirdwood.history.sa.gov.au/live-stream/ .
Euroa Show and Shine – 3rd October 2021 The organising committee have decided to cancel this year’s event.
Motorclassica, Melbourne Exhibition Buildings – 22nd-24th October 2021 The organisers, Exhibitions and Trade Fairs Pty Ltd, have decided to cancel this year’s event.
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**Rally of the Valley, Shepparton – 30th Oct-3rd Nov 2020 29th October-2nd November 2021 The Rally Committee has made the difficult but unavoidable decision to cancel the 2020 Rally of the Valley. It would be too difficult to comply with all the requirements of various health authorities and attendances would have been badly affected by COVID-19 concerns and restrictions. It is proposed to hold the rally in 2021.
Bendigo Swap Meet, Showgrounds – 13th-14th November 2021 The organising committee have decided to cancel this year’s event.
**GVMVDC 50th Anniversary Celebrations, Shepparton – 27th-29th November 2020 The Catering Committee has decided to cancel the proposed celebrations. Celebrations will be held sometime in the future.
Geelong Revival Motoring Festival – late November 2021 The organising committee have decided to cancel this year’s event.
**GVMVDC Annual Rally – 8th-19th March 2021 A rally is proposed for March 2021: Depart Monday 8th - return Friday 19th March (12 days, 11 nights). Direction of travel; South Western area of Victoria (Great Ocean Rd) with the possibility of extending into South Aust (Mt Gambier) "depending on border restrictions during the planning stage!" Suitable for Vintage, early and late Classic vehicles. Interested! Contact Phil Pod. Mobile: 0407-231 445 or John Truman. Mobile: 0418-597 626 1st payment now due: Sept 2020 $800 2nd payment: Nov $800 3rd payment: Feb 2021 $balance Please draw cheques payable to: G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc. To be received and receipted by Rally Treasurer John Truman. Payment may also be made via Bendigo Bank to: G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc. Rally A/C No (1) BSB 633000 A/C No: 1376 45321. Please include your name! Please Note: if making payment by cheque, please contact John Truman! If interested in above Rally; please contact one of the Rally Committee! Rally committee: Director: Phil Podbury. Treasurer: John Truman. Secretary: Pauline Truman
**GVMVDC Central West Rally, Take 2 – 7th-21st April 2021 Departing Wednesday April 7th 2021, returning Wednesday April 21st 2021. Our tour of the central West NSW will incorporate overnight stays in Junee, Bundanoon, Bathurst, Orange, Gulgong, Parkes and Temora. Our planned route will take us through many magnificent touring roads perfect for your Vintage or Classic car, plus of course, many interesting attractions for us to see and enjoy. We look forward to your company. The rally is now fully booked, with a waiting list. 1st, 2nd and 3rd instalments due July, Sept and Nov. $900 ea Final instalment due February. Amount TBA at a later date. Direct deposit into Bendigo Bank. GVMVDCInc. Rally 2 account. Please be sure to put your name as reference so we know who paid us. BSB. 633 000. Acc.No. 139718027. Or post cheque made out to GVMVDC Inc. to Leigh Johnston, 18 Richards St, Kyabram 3620. Rally Committee: Julie and Lynn Tyrrell, Leigh and Lynne Johnston. Julie 0400 810054 or Leigh 0409 645556. Email [email protected]
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WORD SEARCH ALFA ROMEO The words listed can all be found in the ASTON MARTIN puzzle above. They may be spelt horizontally, AUDI vertically, backwards, forwards, diagonally and BMW some letters may be used more than once. BUFORI When all the words have been found, the CHERY leftover letters will spell the solution. CHEVROLET From the Triumph Club newsletter, FIAT contributed by Peter Vibert. HINO HUMMER JEEP KIA LANDROVER LEXUS LOTUS MINI MITSUBISHI OPEL RANGEROVER SAAB SSANGYONG TATA TRIUMPH
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Page 7 September 2020 Restoration Updates Ian and Margaret Bryant’s 1960 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle How could a hopefully sane and reasonably well-educated person develop a life-long interest in restoring and driving early Volkswagens? Rumour has it that early models were prone to rolling over or swapping ends in wild skids due to excessive over-steer, were noisy, lacked luggage space, had the petrol tank in front, boiled the oil on hot days and had limited hill climbing ability and acceleration. In the real world of motoring most of these problems were caused by over exuberance or stupidity associated with the nut behind the wheel. Rally success proved that they handled very nicely if driven correctly. Boiling oil was not a problem in the hottest climatic conditions. It only took place when the cooling system had been blocked, modified, or a panel removed in the engine bay in such a way that it allowed hot cooling air to be recirculated. The petrol tank was well protected and was never noted as a safety hazard. Passing acceleration and hill climbing were partly compensated for by an excellent gearbox which made the car great fun to drive. Here are some photographs of my 1960 model. It was purchased new by a lady who kept it for 42 years before passing it on to her niece when she was no longer able to drive. At this stage it was not in very good order due to being kept in an open carport and receiving minimum maintenance as the it became older. I was a friend of the niece and her husband. They had noted my expertise in restoring a 1964 Karmann Ghia and 1964 Beetle, and subsequently involved me in the mechanical restoration of the old car. At this stage it had apparently covered one hundred and fifteen thousand miles without the engine ever being opened up. I have two badly burnt exhaust valves to verify this fact, and also to confirm just how long these motors will keep going when in poor mechanical condition. They used it as a town car, proud of the fact that it looked terrible but ran well, and had jokingly said to me that I could have first offer when they had finished with it. One day the husband turned up and offered the comment “Do you want it, it has two days registration left, the aunt would like it restored like your other two cars, we are getting a new Golf to replace it”. We had taken our VWs on major car rallies, with absolute reliability, all over southeast Australia. e.g. Snowy Mountains, Katoomba, Tasmania, Broken Hill, Adelaide, Bay to Birdwood, Warragul and Bairnsdale. However, now in her more mature years, my wife was not overly excited by the prospect of another VW as she had been hoping that any addition to the car stable would be less noisy and have more luggage space. This requirement has now been met by selling the 1964 Beetle to one of the occasional potential buyers keen to become the new owner, and replacing it with a nicely restored BMW 633. The VW was then completely dismantled and carefully restored to absolute original condition, including the original mango green paint, and all matching numbers. A number of period accessories were located and added as a final touch to a car which could be considered as having had only one previous owner.
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The Volkswagen Club of Victoria has over 700 members and hires the Yarra Glen Racecourse each year for its annual Concours day. One of the photographs shows myself with two trophies taken at this function in 2014. One trophy is for the Best Standard Beetle ‘58 to ‘67 and the other for President’s Choice – Best Air- cooled. It was also awarded “Best ‘58 to ‘67” on the only two previous occasions it was taken to Yarra Glen in 2010 and 2012. The car has also collected a number of other awards at club gatherings we have attended, has been a feature car at VW displays at the Shepparton Motor Museum, has been noted in the local press, and has been used in publicity for the Winton Historic Races. More recent improvements include a VW 6-volt radio and an original dealer-fitted Okrasa Kit comprising twin carburettors and twin-port performance cylinder heads. I am told that the local dealer, Orrman Motors, fitted a number of these kits in the late nineteen-fifties for customers with deep pockets! All original fittings have been stored in case a future owner wants the car restored to absolutely original. The car came with substantial original documentation. I have managed to add to this to produce an indexed booklet for those interested in such things. My most satisfying activity in the recent past was my granddaughter requesting that we use the Beetle as the bridal car for her wedding in Daylesford. She also arranged to hire a bus Kombi to transport the rest of the bridal party. Problems such as fitting the bride and mother in the back seat and making a dignified exit were all overcome with the result that the little Bug became the star of the show.
How did this lifetime family interest in driving and restoring early Volkswagens develop? I learnt about farm machinery and machinery maintenance while working for farmer relations during vacations prior to graduating as a Mechanical Engineer in1954. During this same period, I owned a motor bike and had to learn how to maintain it or run short of pocket money. In 1955 there was a shortage of engineers, which allowed me to pick up a well-paid job commencing immediately final examinations were completed. This in turn facilitated purchase of a new 1955 Morris Minor which did not respond well to the way I chose to drive it. A 1957 VW solved this problem. Cruise at 65mph and go anywhere with absolute reliability and minimum maintenance. This was kept until my future wife and I married and had one and a half children, it was then somewhat small for our needs. During this period my brother and sister also owned a VW. Later my daughter and I built one good 1964 VW out two for her to use to obtain her licence and attend University. Again it was absolutely reliable, she never wanted a more modern car, and finally gave it back to me when she married. She plans to take over the Karmann Ghia when I no longer want it.
Ian Bryant
Page 9 September 2020 Restoration Updates Denis and Barb Burr’s 1964 Vanden Plas Princess 4 Litre R In the early 1960s the demand for traditional coach-built Rolls Royce and Bentley cars waned as the demand for smaller luxury cars started. A recession in the USA coupled with fuel shortages led to the decline in sales of cars and more importantly, luxury cars like the Rolls Royce and Bentley. In the early 1960s Rolls Royce and BMC started a collaboration to produce a small Rolls Royce and Bentley car. Many concepts were envisaged and included the Bentley Bengal, the Rolls-Royce Rangoon and the sporting Bentley Alpha and although none of these made the light of day, out of this came the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in 1965; the first monocoque constructed Rolls Royce and its badge engineered derivatives One of these concepts was the ADO (Austin Drawing Office) 53 which was the Bentley Java. A 6-cylinder engine, the F 60 (Rolls Royce’s designation), was originally developed for the aborted Bentley Burma saloon and the first running prototype, the 71 B, hit the road in March 1962. The Java project of 1961 was seen as a way of developing a new saloon on a shoestring budget by basing the body shell on the relatively new BMC A photograph of one of the Bentley Java development Vanden Plas 3 Litre Princess. This car became the cars clearly shows the BMC Princess 3 Litre body test bed for what was developed into the Vanden Plas origin. 4 Litre R. Subsequent withdrawal from the collaboration by Rolls Royce saw various components from the Java project being incorporated into the 4 Litre R and most importantly, the Rolls Royce F 60 engine, now designated the FB 60. The aluminium Rolls-Royce FB 60 engine was an entirely new short-stroke design that was to be used in the Bentley Java. It is a popular misconception that this engine was a lighter, aluminium version of the Rolls-Royce Military B: 4, 6 and 8 cylinder units of which more than 30,000 had already been produced. This misconception was largely brought about by the fact that this new engine shared the same principle of overhead inlet and side exhaust valves and there the similarity stopped. The 6-cylinder engine weighed only 450 lb (204 kg). Its cubic capacity was 3.909 litres (239 cu.in). Over-square: bore 95.25mm (3.8 in) stroke 91.44mm (3.6 in) 7.8:1 compression ratio Output 175 bhp (130 kW; 177 PS) @4,800 rpm. Twin SU carburettors were fitted. Both block and head were aluminium, tappets were hydraulic self-adjusting operating on overhead inlet and side exhaust valves. The counter-balanced crankshaft ran in seven bearings. It used a Borg-Warner model 8 automatic gearbox, which was an upgraded model 35 which was used on a variety of vehicles. Power steering was the standard Hydrosteer supplied by Cam Gears, some people thought the steering was too light. The 'R' was quieter than the 3 litre as more sound deadening material was been used on the floor, bulkhead and under-bonnet.
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The prime market for the model was the USA, and although sales were slow, about 4,500 were still sold between 1964 and 1968. In the UK and Europe sales were about 2,000 and the total produced over the four years was calculated at 6,555 cars. Production was to be about 100 vehicles a week. With production exceeding sales, it was necessary to reduce production accordingly and at one time they were being stockpiled. One reason for the slow sales could have been that the body style offered was not all that different to the 3 litre, bearing in mind that at £1994, the 4 Litre R was over £500 more than the 3 litre. Production of the body running gear was undertaken at the Morris Cowley plant, then they were transported down to the Vanden Plas factory at Kingsbury London, where the interior trim was fitted. It was the only mass-produced civilian vehicle from another manufacturer ever to use a Rolls- Royce engine. Although body changes to the 4 litre R at first glance seemed few, the most obvious was at the rear with rounded rear fins and different light clusters, along with a raised boot sill. The top of both the front and rear glass blended into the roof line, giving a more pleasing look. Increased headroom was achieved by having a more vertical rear window.
At the front, the fog lamps were recessed in what were the horn apertures on the 3litre along with larger lamps for the side-flashers units. The interior fully maintains the high standards associated with Vanden Plas coach building. Walnut fascia, door sills and picnic tables for the rear passengers impart the right air of luxury to a car of this class. The seats all have hide upholstery, and both the front seats are fully reclining. With a full set of instruments a cigar lighter, map reading light, and fresh air vents are provided.
The interior of Denis & Barb’s 4 Litre R clearly shows the opulence of the interior appointment
This image is taken from a sales brochure and with the doors removed, it shows the spaciousness and comfort awarded to the driver and passengers. It was common practice at major shows to display cars in this way. To increase the effect of spaciousness, the image shown in the sales brochure portrays the car sans the centre pillar as well. Page 11 September 2020 Local History This month’s theme is local history. Most of the advertisements were sourced from Trove, the National Library’s collection of scanned Australian newspapers, which has over 23 million pages dating back to 1803. The collection includes the Shepparton Advertiser 1914-1953, Shepparton News 1914-1918, Numurkah Leader 1895-1948, several Kyabram papers 1914-1918, Goulburn Valley Stock and Property Journal 1916- 1942 and Euroa Advertiser 1884-1920. The old photos have been copied from Facebook pages (such as “Lost Shepparton”, “Shepparton Fifties Sixties and Seventies” and “My Shepparton”) or State Library records. I bought the Herald Road Guide and the Royalautos at swap meets many years ago. Brendan Walsh
Page 12 The ad on this page from the Shepparton Advertiser 29 March 1915, accessible on TROVE September 2020
Ads on this page from the Shepparton Advertiser 21 March 1921, accessible on TROVE Page 13 September 2020
who have been long resident in that had seized the party decided the Round Trip quarter. Guide Alice, with whom question, and it was determined to the tourists chatted, was able to go forward. Setting out at a SHEPPARTON TO point out to the visitors spots of comparatively early hour the SHEPPARTON THROUGH interest and beauty. Mr. and Mrs. tourists proceeded on to Mt. MOUNTAIN RANGES Tuttle were enchanted with a view Hotham, picking their way. On of the gorge as seen from Eurobin. reaching the summit, about six A round trip, Shepparton to The visitors remained at a house of miles from their camping place of Shepparton through the mountain accommodation at the foot of the night before, they espied ranges of the cast of Victoria, on to Mount Buffalo overnight, but did another car, the travellers in which Melbourne and back by main road not ascend the range at that point, had alighted—five men—and were to Shepparton, is, according to two fearing that time would not permit engaging in the unusual pastime in Shepparton parties, who made the of their doing so, although they midsummer of snowballing. The tour by motor car, a delightful and now wish that they had not missed mist had become so dense that the economical way of spending a the opportunity. drivers could see but a few feet in holiday. On the following day, Boxing front of them. The newly found Day, the party set out for friends and the Sheppartonites One of the cars which took part Harrietville, and as they negotiated deemed it wise to proceed in the holiday excursion was under the ranges mountain scenery of cautiously, so one followed slowly the pilotage of Mr. W. Tuttle, of great grandeur was viewed. One in the tracks of the other. Each had High Street, Shepparton, and the long climb in a zigzag course, the experience of being temporarily other was driven by Mr. W. represented a journey of 13½ miles, “bogged” but with the aid of the Richardson. In the course of a chat although the direct line from the other was soon extricated. The with Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle, who were starting point to the finishing point slippery nature of the roads enraptured with the scenery and would not be more than about three rendered it difficult to negotiate who look upon the outing as an miles. Hotspice was reached at 5.30 some of the steep places, but ideal holiday, it was gathered that p.m, and here, in the midst of judicious care enabled the parties to the parties set out from Shepparton summer, they had the unusual pull through, till finally the bank of about 7 a.m. on Xmas Day. They experience of seeing snow. On Victoria River was reached. Here a had taken the precaution to lay in a arrival traces were visible in the fire was kindled and the quintette of good stock of edibles and trees, and at about 9.30 p.m. the men, in true bachelor style were seasonable dainties, much of which white flakes began to descend, and soon in a position to serve steak, were partaken of in picnic fashion continued more or less throughout onion and potatoes, and the spread at delightfully cool resorts on the the night. Next morning a was relished by all. About a mile banks of the many streams delightful view was presented— from the spot is a series of encountered. Calls were made at one which is seldom witnessed at waterfalls but the mist was so dense Benalla and Wangaratta where but this period of the year. The whole that they could not be seen, and it brief stays were made, and by about country side was covered with was the unfortunate nature of the 12.30 p.m. Eurobin, which lies at snow, which was also piled on the day in this respect which prevented the foot of Mount Buffalo, was hood and bonnet of the car, whilst the visitors getting a view of the reached – 140 miles from the limbs of the trees were perfectly mountainous scenery in this Shepparton. white with their covering of snow locality. Here lunch was sowed from the flakes. The outlook was more Omeo, a Gippsland town, well-stocked larder, and suggestive of midwinter than the located in the ranges, 60 miles from subsequently an interesting chat height of the summer season. the nearest railway station, was with the caretaker of the road in this Therein lay the novelty of the now the objective which, after an vicinity enabled them to learn that situation. enjoyable drive was reached, and an accommodation house at Mt. A thick mist prevailed, the roads there the party camped that night. Hospice is now conducted by a could not, in the circumstances, be Next morning the motorists set out lady, who is now married, but who, in good order— and sonic asserted for Bairnsdale, following the formerly, conducted the Terminus that in parts they were dreadful— tortuous course of the river, Hotel, Shepparton – Miss Maloney. and there arose an uncertainty as to crossing and re-crossing, for a The house itself is owned by two whether they should move on that distance of about 30 miles, the ladies—Guide Alice and her sister, day. The spirit of adventure which scenery being of a delightful
Page 14 September 2020 character. Lunch was partaken of progressive character of Traralgon. other holidays under similar on the bank of the Tambo River, a They visited Sale, a very thriving delightful conditions. They are delicacy in the form of a new cream town, and also Warragul, where sincerely grateful to those (by no having been obtained from a Mr. Tuttle met a cousin, who means a few) who accorded them neighboring farmer. Bairnsdale treated the visitors most hospitably. such lavish hospitality at various was reached about 8 p.m. and the At Lardner the party visited Mr. points on the journey. night was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, who were and Mrs. H. Thompson, who, in formerly on the Shepparton From the Shepparton Advertiser years past, was well known in Settlement but who now have a 12 January 1925 Shepparton as proprietor of the dairy farm. In this part of the brick yards, and as a contractor. At country the tourists saw live native Bairnsdale he has been associated bears, some opposums and a fox. with the Paramount picture show Thursday and Friday nights were for some time, but recently spent at Lardner, and here, as disposed of his interests in it. The elsewhere, they were treated with next day was spent in viewing the the greatest hospitality. On Friday beauties of the environs of night, the late shopping night for Bairnsdale. Some of the best of the the town, the Sheppartonites had a caves were entered in company look round Druin, and here they with a guide, and the fantastic met Mr. Usher, who, it will be shapes of the numerous stalactites remembered, resided in and stalacmites illumined by means Shepparton, when he was of electric lights were a revelation employed at The Miller Stores, to the sightseers. The drive to and Wyndham Street. At present Mr. from the caves was notable for the Usher has charge of The Miller prevalence of bell birds, the woods Stores at Druin—a very fine blok of resounding constantly with sounds business premises. resembling the ringing of bells. In On Saturday morning, the 3rd the subsequent visit to the inst., the party headed for renowned Gippsland Lakes the Melbourne, arriving there about party came upon two other cars of lunch time. There they stayed with tourists amongst whom were a friend and in the evening were former residents of Shepparton in entertained at a wireless concert. the persons of Mrs. McDuff and On Sunday evening the party daughter and Mr. and Mrs. motored to some of the scenic spots Johnston. Tea that evening was in the neighborhood of Melbourne partaken of in the picture theatre at including the site of the city’s Cunningham on the Lakes. Then on original reservoir. At 6.30 p.m. on to Bairnsdale, 25 miles distant. the 4th inst., a start was made for A portion of the next day, home—Shepparton—which was Tuesday was spent in viewing reached about 12.30 a.m. on beauty spots in the vicinity of Monday morning. The whole trip, Bairnsdale, a special place of covering 900 miles, occupying interest being Eagles Point from eleven days. Mr. Tuttle used his which fine views of the river and Overland car (for which, by. the lake could be seen. Having dined way, Messrs. Duncan Bros, of High with Mr, and Mrs. Thompson, and Street, Shepparton, are the district then thanked them for their agents) and it behaved admirably. hospitality, the party bid them With the fullest confidence in it, farewell and proceeded on to Mr. Tuttle set out without a spare Morwell, having tea on the bank of tyre, and his faith was fully the Latrobe River en route. There, justified. From start to finish he did and oh the next day at Yallourn the not meet with the slightest car visitors spent some little time in trouble, his only cost in so far as the seeing all that was to be seen in car was concerned being the petrol. those two places of special interest. Mr. Tuttle is naturally proud of his On the succeeding day the tourists car. He, likewise Mrs. Tuttle and passed through several of the the other members of the party, Gippsland towns and were thoroughly enjoyed the tour, and specially impressed with the are looking forward to spending
This article from the Shepparton Advertiser 12 January 1925, accessible on TROVE Page 15 September 2020
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These touring maps are from the 1938 version of the Herald Road Guide. Page 17 September 2020
Page 18 From Royalauto October 1954 September 2020
From Royalauto January 1956 Page 19 September 2020 Local Garages
Beaurepaires Tyre Service, Shepparton 1947 northwest corner of Wyndham St / Vaughan St (now Middy’s Electrical)
Goulburn Valley Motors, Shepparton 1950 Wyndham St (do you know where exactly?)
Watson & McCabe, Shepparton Late 1950s South side of High St (now the Court building)
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C.T.G. Smith Motors, Shepparton mid 1960s? Wyndham St, west side, north of Nixon St
Orrman’s, Shepparton, late 1970s? Southwest corner of High St / Archer St (now Shepparton Shopping Plaza)
Graeme North Motors, Shepparton late 1960s? Northeast corner of Archer St / Williams Rd (recently Shepp City Market) Page 21 September 2020 Member News
Denis and Barb Burr were pictured in the Adviser recently, an old photo pre-COVID-19. It was Legacy Week last week, but the volunteers weren’t able to be out on the street fund-raising. You can still donate : Post to PO Box 783 Shepparton 3632 At www.legacy.com.au Buy some merchandise at Legacy House, 20 Edward St, Shepparton
Oscar Piastri continues to do well in his first season of F3 racing, sitting on top of the drivers’ championship after 15 races. He’s had two wins, six podiums and four fastest laps. There are three races left in a shortened season, one more at Monza (Italy) and two at Mugello (Italy).
From the Internet
I was put onto an interesting video recently. It is an animated graph that shows the top ten car producing countries in the world, from 1950 to 2019. It’s interesting to watch the worldwide situation change. In the 1950s the US made more cars than the next nine countries combined, but their annual production didn’t change much. Japan hit the lead in the late 1970s and held it until the mid-90s. China came into the top ten in 1998 and hit the lead in 2008! Very interesting. It’s at https://para-rigger.posthaven.com/top-ten-car-producing-countries-1950-2019
Page 22 September 2020 Wanted For Valiant 265 Hemi - Valve rockers and studs. Contact Ted 0408-522 548.
For VOLKSWAGEN Beetle - Rear venetian blind for 1969 up large window model. Contact Col 0438-952 421
Injector pump for a 2-stroke 1-cylinder CROSSLEY diesel stationary engine, early 1930 IES. Contact Dennis 0448-312 132.
For 1990 FORD 150 - Air cleaner assembly to suit 302 fuel-injected V8 Contact Neil 0457-913 082
VOLKSWAGEN Beetle - In need of restoration, but must be complete. Contact Ron 0408-786 535 For Sale
Workshop manuals, service manuals and books RAMBLER Rebel, AMX and Ambassador 1969 service manual FORD D6 truck manual HOLDEN HQ service manual vol3 (rear axle, manual and auto transmissions, prop shafts, universals) BENDIX H/200 1968 brake systems service manual INTERNATIONAL trucks AA series operation manual INTERNATIONAL trucks AB series operation manual INTERNATIONAL trucks C Line operation manual INTERNATIONAL trucks D Line operation manual FORD Falcon / Fairlane XR-XT-XW ZA-ZB-ZC chassis / body parts catalog FORD Falcon / Fairlane XY ZD workshop manual FORD Falcon / Fairlane XD XE XF workshop manual FORD Fairlane / LTD NA-ND (1988-1994) repair manual MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE owners manual FORD Cortina 220, 240, 440 GT workshop manual FORD Cortina TC 1972-74 service/repair manual CHRYSLER Valiant AP5 AP6 1966 service manual CHEVROLET 1964 owners manual TOYOTA Cressida 1989 owners manual KAWASAKI S1 S2 1973 motorcycle service manual KAWASAKI H1 1969-72, H2 1972-73 motorcycle service manual KAWASAKI KZ1000 motorcycle service manual “Illustrated motorcycle legends: Norton” by Roy Bacon Contact Maureen 0403-876 578
1960 JAGUAR Mk 2 sedan - Complete car stripped and primed for full restoration. 90% of rust repaired. 3.8-litre, manual overdrive. Comes with complete rubber kit - suspension, windows, doors etc Price negotiable. For more info 0431-181 123
Victorian number plates - PONY 00 $2,800 *price reduced* Contact George 0497-098 905 or [email protected]
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For Sale 1946 OLDSMOBILE “66 Ace” sedan - Older restoration, Australian body, converted to 12V electrics. Original factory heater. Beauford grey upholstery. Complete engine replacement in 2014 to original specs. Correct workshop manual with abundant spares. Very impressive and comfortable driving experience. On Club plates and an ideal rally-mobile. A most reluctant sale. $16,000 ono. Contact Don 03-5852 1586
1979 FORD LTD sedan - $negotiable Contact Maureen 0403-876 578
Also 2008 FORD G6E wheel and tyre Contact Maureen 0403-876 578
For mid-50s FORD Prefect two wheels 5.00x16" with rims, hubcaps, brake drums and bearings. Free to a good home. Contact Tim 03-5763 3244
Page 24 Advertisements open to members and friends at no cost. Ads in for two months, unless sold earlier. Don't forget rego no and price. September 2020 Driver’s Calendar
2020 ‘20 M T W T F S S MAR 12 ** Monthly Club Meeting – Clubrooms 8pm J 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 U 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 mar 12 - 15 Veteran Car Club 1&2 Cylinder Rally – Hamilton L 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 See details on p.6. 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 mar 18 ** Midweek Coffee Run – Echuca 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 See details on p.6. A 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 mar 21 ** Saturday Social Day – Clubrooms U 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 See details on p.6. G 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 mar 22 Nathalia Show and Shine – Rec Reserve 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 See details on p.6. S 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 E 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 mar 22 - 28 ** Annual Rally “Crossing of the Seven Rivers 2020”, Horsham P 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 See details on p.6. Final payment due 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 mar 28-4APR** AHMF National Motoring Tour – Albury Wodonga 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 See details on p.7. O 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 mar 29 ** Federation Picnic – Wunghnu (and Vintage Tractor Pull) C 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 See details on p.7. T 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 mar 29 Rotary Motor Show – Shepparton Showgrounds 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 See details on p.7. N 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 APR 5 ** Shepparton Motor Museum Car Show O 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 See details on p.7. V 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 apr 5 Merrigum Historical Society Heritage Day D 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 See details on p.7. E 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 APR 5 Shepparton Farmers Market – Emerald Bank C 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 9am-1pm. Enquiries to Vittoria Meola : 0429-092 917 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 apr 11 Rushworth Easter Festival ‘21 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 See details on p.7. J 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 APR 15 - 29 ** Annual Rally “Central West NSW” – NSW A 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 See details on p.7. Final payment due N 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APR 19 ** Pub Run to Glenrowan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 See details on p.8. F 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 E 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 MAY 2 - 3 GV Hospice Rallye – Hepburn Springs B 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 See details on p.8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 may 29 - 31 Historic Winton M 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 See details on p.8. A 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 SEP 13 ** Shepparton Swap Meet – Showgrounds ***CANCELLED*** R 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Details at http://www.gvmvdc.com.au under Club Events 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 SEP 27 Bay to Birdwood - Adelaide A 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Details on p4 or at http://baytobirdwood.com.au/ P 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 OCT 11 - 17 ** National Veteran Vehicle Rally – Swan Hill postponed to 2021 R 19 20 21 22 23 25 25 See link at http://veterancarclub.org.au 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 OCT 30-3NOV** Rally of the Valley – Shepparton ***CANCELLED*** 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 M 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 See details on p.5. A 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 th NOV 27 - 29 ** GVMVDC 50 Anniversary celebrations ***CANCELLED*** Y 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 2021 J 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 MAR 8 - 19 ** Annual Rally to Great Ocean Road U 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 See details on p.5. N 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 APR 7 - 21 ** Annual Rally “Central West NSW” 28 29 30 See details on p.5.
The 3 rostered ladies are requested to each bring 2 loaves of bread in sandwiches, SUPPER ROSTER which will be reimbursed to about $20 each. The Club’s Catering Committee will provide APR Sue Agosta milk and packets of sweet biscuits to supplement the sandwiches. Pam Brennan Dawn Muston Thank you to the ladies who provide the supper each month - the club members do MAY Bev Asquith appreciate it. Please note that you or your spouse can pick up the containers at the Club meeting Marilyn Dicker the month before. Robyn Nind If you can’t make it to your rostered meeting, please contact another rostered member and swap nights. Contact Kris Healey for further help.
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