For Rolls-Royce and Bentley Enthusiasts PRÆCLARVM The National Journal of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia No. 5-19 October 2019

1975 Silver Shadow Saloon (SRH22160) Driven by Brothers Alan and Steve Maden (Vic) Successfully Completes the 2019 Peking to Paris Rally

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© Copyright Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited 2019. The Rolls-Royce name and logo are registered trademarks PRÆCLARVM The National Journal of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia No. 5-19 October 2019 Issue 304 Regular Items Features Events Calendar 7673 From the Editor - Includes the details of an Invitation to the Silver Cloud and 7674 the Shadow Register members to a weekend away in January. From the Federal President 7675 From the Sir Henry Royce Foundation 7676 News from the Registers 7695 Market Place 7702 Articles and Features 1975 Silver Shadow Saloon (SRH22160) Successfully Completes the 2019 7677 Peking to Paris Rally: Brothers, Steve and Alan Maden (Vic) fulfi lled a long The 1975 Silver Shadow Saloon (SRH22160) term desire and completed the 2019 Rally, Alan begins to tell the story which driving across the top of the World will be completed in future Præclarvm editions. in the 2019 Peking to Paris Rally. Wheel Balance Blues – a New Remedy: David Berthon's (NSW) 1913 Silver 7679 See the story on page 7677. Ghost (2583) rides on large diameter: 35 x 5 tyres and after its rebuild had tyre balancing issues. David describes an innovative solution to this issue. Restoration of 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III (3DL146): Following a chance 7680 conversation with your Editor, Barry Sparks (Qld) describes the rebuilding of Martin & Ann Glynn's (Qld) Phantom III which featured at the 2019 Federal Rally. You’re Invited to Our 2020 Great Gatsby Rally: The President of the NSW 7684 Branch formally invites all members, partners and families of every RROCA Member to the 2020 Federal Rally in Leura (NSW) from 29 April to 4 May 2020. From the Sir Henry Royce Foundation Archives - A Selection of 7686 Photographs from the Fred Engish Collection. Gilbert Ralph (Vic), Hon. Archivist of the SHRF details a selection of Fred's photos taken during the RROCA Federal Rally in Perth in September 1969. Notes from Detroit, A Report on the 2019 RROC Annual Meet and Tour, 7688 July 22-28, 2019. Ken King (Vic) and 17 other Australian Members accepted the RROC's initiation to join them in Detroit for their 2019 Annual Meet. Bentley R Type (B217TO) and Pinpointing the Locations of Old 7692 Martin Glynn polishes his and Ann's (Qld) Photographs. In 1953, B217TO had photos taken in Oxford, in June this 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III, HJ Mulliner year Martin Bennett (ACT) travelled to Oxford to try to locate the historic Sedanca de Ville (3DL146) at the 2019 Federal backgrounds. Rally in Toowoomba, where it won the Masters' Class. See the story of its rebuilding on page 7680. Twenty Topics No 82 - Acceleration in the Twenty: David Davis (NSW) 7695 discusses the 1926 statement: "the acceleration of two cars which are otherwise exactly similar will be inversely proportional to their weights throughout the whole range of their speeds."

Front Cover: The 1975, Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Saloon (SRH22160) in which Club Members Steve and Alan Maden (Vic) successfully completed the 2019 Peking to Paris Rally. For their eff orts they fi nished mid-fi eld in the over-all standings, earning a Silver Medal for the Rally. Their entertaining story will be a feature of several Præclarvms to come.

Ken King (Vic) and many of the other Victorians Club Website: www.rroc.org.au on the US's RROC Annual Meet Tour agreed this Back Issues of Præclarvm: http://praeclarum.rroc.org.au/ 1961 Phantom V by Chapron to be the display day Views expressed in Præclarvm are those of the individual writers. winner, while the Judges at the RROC Concours and the Concours of America agreed. The deadline for the December 2019 issue is 15 November 2019. See Ken's Tour report on page 7688.

7672 Præclarvm 5-19 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, Register & Overseas Events every care is taken to check information published, no responsibility can be accepted 11-13 Oct SHRF / Motorclassica Heritage Weekend, Melbourne, Vic Russell Rolls 0418-325-086 for errors. Views expressed by the Editor 27-30 Oct SMART Run, Orange, NSW Bruce Duncan 0447-242-371 and contributors are their own and do not necessarily refl ect the policies of the 18-19 Jan '20 Shadow & T Register Run, Candelo Show, NSW Gareth Bryant 03-9457-4550 Club. Nothing in this journal, including any 29 Apr-4 May 2020 RROCA 'Great Gatsby' Federal Rally, Leura, NSW Jeanne Eve 0402-991-996 advertisement, should be construed as endorsement by the Editor or the Club of the Australian Capital Territory Branch - President: Martin Bennett quality or suitability of any product, service or procedure. 13 Oct Run to Sutton café and visit to Tulip Farm Peter Hyland, 02-6286-4265 Change of Address: Members should notify 2 Nov “Gadabout luncheon” in Canberra Nick Illek 0418-220-013 their Branch Secretary (address below), not 17 Nov Brunch at President's Home to Wakefield Park Raceway Race Day Peter Hyland, 02-6286-4265 the Editor, in the fi rst instance to advise change of address or non-receipt of an issue. 1 Dec Terribly British Day, Queanbeyan Town Park, Queanbeyan Peter Hyland, 02-6286-4265 Contributions: Articles, letters and/or illustrations for publication should be sent New South Wales Branch - President: Jeanne Eve to the Editor, address below. Articles should 16 Oct General Meeting, Canada Bay Danielle Harland 0422-055-012 preferably be sent as a text fi le, emailed to the [email protected] (otherwise as typed hard 24 Oct Dineamics Luncheon, Searock Grille, East Circular Quay Danielle Harland 0422-055-012 copy to the Editor’s address below). 27 Oct NSW Branch Concours & Display Day, Callan Park Danielle Harland 0422-055-012 Federal Executive 2 Nov “Gadabout luncheon” in Canberra Nick Illek 0418-220-013 President: Joe Quattrocchi, 10 Nov Workshop: Silver Shadow, C Frew residence, Pymble Danielle Harland 0422-055-012 PO Box 787, Bowral, NSW, 2576 0416-304-027 Email: [email protected] 20 Nov Special General Meeting, Trivett Bespoke Showroom Danielle Harland 0422-055-012 Secretary: Stephen Peoples, 30 Nov Awards & Presentation Evening, San Souci Danielle Harland 0422-055-012 PO Box 21, Kew, Vic, 3101 1 Dec Terribly British Day, Queanbeyan Town Park, Queanbeyan Danielle Harland 0422-055-012 0408-672-222 Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Bruce Duncan, Queensland Branch - President: Frank Carroll 5 Fadden Place, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076 20 Oct Run and lunch with BDC to Ocean View Estates , Mt Mee Ben Olsen 0417-781-767 0447-242-371 Email: [email protected] 3 Nov Carpark Capers Brett Roberts 07-3353-9915 The Sir Henry Royce Foundation Russell Rolls, 17 Nov Drive and Lunch to the Ramada Resort, Kooralbyn Valley Ben Olsen 0417-781-767 PO Box 140, South Yarra Vic, 3141. 1 Dec Xmas Function and Awards Lunch , Brisbane Int'l Virginia Will Thompson 0409-487-741 0418-325-086 Email: [email protected] South Australian Branch - President: Michael Henningsen Federal Publications 13 Oct Run and Lunch Tailem Bend Hotel Peter Forbes 0411-246-841 Præclarvm Editor: Tim Dean, 10 Nov Visit to the Monastery, Glen Osmond Peter Forbes 0411-246-841 1630 Malvern Road, Glen Iris, VIC, 3146. 0401-987-808 Email: [email protected] 1 Dec Christmas Picnic, Carrick Hill Peter Forbes 0411-246-841 Registrar (Chassis Plate): David Neely, Victoria Branch - President: Greg Wayman 23/1 Bay Drive, Meadowbank, NSW, 2114. 02-8084-8465 Email: [email protected] 10 Oct General Meeting and Trivia Night, BAH, Rowville Brian Williams 0458-888-767 Branch Secretaries 17-21 Oct Weekend Run to Tasmania Brian Williams 0458-888-767 Australian Capital Territory: Peter Hyland, 3 Nov Technical Session on Tyres, venue TBA Brian Williams 0458-888-767 PO Box 773, Mawson, ACT, 2606. 14 Nov General Meeting, speaker MD Zagame Auto Group, BAH Brian Williams 0458-888-767 02-6286-4265 Email: [email protected] 17 Nov Spring Picnic, rural retreat of R Whitehead, Invermay Brian Williams 0458-888-767 New South Wales: Danielle Harland, 1 Dec Technical Section Christmas Party, LGSI, Rowville Brian Williams 0458-888-767 Box 2754, Sydney, NSW, 2001. 055-012 Western Australia Branch - President: Diane Magrath Email: [email protected] 16 Oct Fremantle Maritime Museum, lunch at Fisherman’s Harbour Roy Whitchurch 0411-747-403 Queensland: Glenn Cuff e, 10 Nov Brockwell Motor Museum run Alan Dickson 08-9246-3295 87 Kauri Road, Ashgrove, QLD, 4060 07-3366-6306 1 Dec Christmas Party Diane Magrath 08-9291-6549 Email: [email protected] South Australia: Peter Forbes, PO Box 355, Welland, SA 5007 0411-246-841 Email: [email protected] Victoria: Brian Williams, PO Box 21, Kew, VIC, 3101. 0458-888-767 Email: [email protected] Western Australia: Alan Dickson, PO Box 590, Kalamunda, WA, 6926. 08-9246-3295 Email: [email protected] Section Contacts Northern Territory: Keith Preston, PO Box 1066, Palmerston, NT, 0831. 08-8983-1029 Tasmania: Mike Williams above: In late September 2019, Bentley announced its first step towards electrification: The Bentayga Hybrid which is the SUV sector’s first luxury, plug-in hybrid which is now on sale across Europe. With 5 Caroda Court, Howrah, TAS, 7018 an all-electric range of 39 km, a maximum speed of 254 km/h and 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, it is 0418-478-947 the most efficient Bentley ever, with combined fuel consumption of 3.5 l/100km. (courtesy: Bentley Motors Cars) Præclarvm 5-19 Præclarvm 5-19 7673 From the Editor Recent Præclarvms: motels for the trip. Interested members with catering by the wonderful staff at ræclarvm has been going from should contact him at: polandonhigh@ Brisbane’s only Military Club, the United Pstrength to strength recently with the iprimus.com.au. Service Club; please view Brian Carson’s edition with Fred Engish's photo of WO The Great Gatsby Rally: photos on the Branch's Facebook page. Bentley among the WOs on the cover, This edition of Præclarvm has an After welcoming drinks in the Club standing well proud with that wonderful invitation and information from the NSW reception space, we moved to the main photo. Many members have contacted me President to all RROCA members to join dining room for a three-course dinner, to pass congratulations to Fred for taking the members of NSW at their 2020 Rally. with drinks included. that wonderfully evocative photo. See the details on p7684. We presented ornate trophies and Thank you and well done Fred! The Rally Committee has secured iTravel certifi cates commemorating their 50 This edition of Præclarvm is also proud Australia as a Silver Sponsor of the Rally and years continuous membership to these to acknowledge the eff orts of 2 Victorians they have teamed with Silversea Cruises four Foundation Members: Sue Dunstan, who, in their 1975 Silver Shadow to off er special touring packages for our Fred Haughtey, Barry Sparkes and Wallace (SRH22160), joined the small group of members. These packages are for a sailing Moorhouse at the 50th Anniversary now 2 Club cars to take on the challenges in January in 2021, and are fully described in dinner. Wallace then gave very interesting of the Peking to Paris Rally. They had a the fl ier included in the envelope with this ‘Reminiscences’, bringing commentary great time travelling the roof of the world, edition of Præclarvm. Please note the rates to the continuous photographic display enjoying their car and meeting many are valid only until 10th November, 2019, so arranged by Brian, Sue and Wallace, and helpful, engaging and interesting people. you will need to book early. pictured in Sue’s book. A similar trophy Præclarvm will present the full report over is being despatched to a fi fth Foundation The Queensland Branch turns 50 the next few editions. Member, Sergio Morelli at Townsville, and (again!): a sixth will be presented to John Gratton- Again - Plan Now for Next Year: Not to be out-done in supplying Firstly for January: Caine at the Queensland Branch AGM (he entertainment for members, the was a Foundation member, though then Præclarvm has another proud Queensland Branch has recently celebrated announcement and that is a combined let his membership lapse for a few years their 50th Birthday again, on its proper before rejoining a long time back). Cloud/Bentley S and Shadow/Bentley T date (the fi rst being at the 2019 Federal Registers' weekend event together in Rally in Toowoomba). To commemorate On display, I had ‘The Presidents Plate’, a January 2020 to attend the historic Candelo this second event in Præclarvm, Branch lovely silver platter, bearing the engraving Show near Merimbula in South East NSW. President Frank Carroll has sent the shown here in my photo - recording the This is an opportunity for members of following report: presentation on 14th June 1969 (at Coff s both registers to join with others to re- Harbour) by then Federal President Percy Qld Branch 50th Anniversary dinner held invigorate their Registers into cohesive Markham to then Inaugural Qld Branch 28 August, 2019 at Brisbane: and active groups. Please see information President (the late) David McPhee and the in the respective Register Reports and at On 28th August 2019, we celebrated Inaugural Secretary, the above-mentioned the foot of this page. This is promising to the 50th Anniversary of the Queensland Fred Haughtey. be a relaxing and very happy event. Branch of the Rolls-Royce Owners Club Queensland Club is very much alive and of Australia, with a record attendance Secondly in April-May: doing well and Præclarvm wishes them of 90 Members and guests at a black-tie The 2020 "Great Gatsby" Rally is getting well on their Birthday. dinner held in the Brisbane United Service closer and closer, with more and more Club – a grand evening of reminiscences Enjoy your Spring driving: information coming your way. Overlander marked with a few speeches and lots Drive Safe: details were given in Præclarvm edition of photos. A book written by Sue Tim Dean (Vic) 4-19, p7438. Dunstan contains a GBK58, BSH20044 Getting to Leura - I: wonderful pictorial Alan Simpson's Overlander for NSW collection of the members is only taking wait-list requests Cloud and Bentley S and fi rst 30 years or so still at this stage, he can be contacted on: of the Queensland Shadow and Bentley T Registers [email protected]. Branch and there Getting to Leura - II: are still a few copies January 2020 Weekend Trip Rory Poland's WA/SA/Vic Overlander available @ $20.00 An interesting few days and a visit to the Candelo Show has a few rooms available at the booked from the Branch. Friday January 17 to Monday 20, 2020 below: The Queensland Branch "Presidents This event Plate" which was on display at their 50th was spectacular, If you plan to join us please make your accommodation birthday event. booking at the Pelican Inn, 18 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula. Phone (02) 6495 1933 Let them know you are part of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club group as we have reserved the special rate of $235 per night including breakfast. A! er you have made your booking, please let me know at [email protected] so I can send you all the details and reasonably priced costs for the various tours and meals etc. " e weather will be pleasant, and the destinations are varied and enjoyable. We don’t care which car you bring or Register you belong to, everyone is welcome to join us and have fun. If you require more details please email me or phone 0421-122-126 Gareth Bryant, Shadow Registrar

7674 Præclarvm 5-19 From the Federal President At last, we can farewell winter and fast forward plan ahead by visiting www.2020rally.com.au. into spring after a busy season which culminated On a more sombre note, I would like to say vale at the All British Day at The King's School in to our long-time club member, Alex Brown (NSW), Parramatta, NSW. who passed away on August 18. On behalf of all of This year, the event saw an astonishing line-up the RROCA members, my profound condolences of 1740 British cars of all vintages and makes — 310 and prayers go to his family and many friends more than last year's turnout which brings me to including those in our close network. my next point. No matter the venue I attend, car Also during August, members associated with enthusiasts are getting behind the wheel more John Harriman's Dawn Register were sad to learn than ever before. Representing our club were 52 that his partner, Kate Stock, passed away after a Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars including a long illness. Please read the Vale by 2 of her close gleaming SHRF Phantom V which complemented friends on page 7699. Our thoughts are with John our equally impressive marquee. at this sad time. above: President Joe Quattrocchi poses in I especially want to thank Trivett Bespoke's So let us raise our glasses to Alex and Kate. And front of Sir Michael Kadoorie 1931 Bentley 8 Alan Hind for placing the super-luxurious Rolls- now to Us all in true friendship and spirit. Salute. Litre Gurney Nutting Sports Tourer.. Royce Cullinan on display. Since making its Happy motoring. below: (l-r) Joe and US Judges: Mark Gessler, debut just over 18 months ago, this all-terrain Joe Quattrocchi (NSW & ACT) Fred Simeone and Francois Melcion discuss beauty has triggered a tremendous response Federal President their Concours Judging results. by car connoisseurs where the demand is now outweighing the supply. According to Rolls-Royce, its production plant in Goodward, England is currently operating at 100 per cent with no signs of the orders slowing down. Even more impressive is the SUV's contribution to the local economy with Rolls-Royce adding 200 new employees to help improve their production line. In my travels, to Victoria, I was thrilled to attend the Concours d'Elegance in September at Springthorpe Common in Macleod, just north of Melbourne city. Once again, we enjoyed a great turnout of 68 Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars, of which 20 were presented for judging. And in the same spirit as the All British Day event, a marvellous picnic table took centre stage. I want to thank the Club Committee for their hospitality and brilliant organisation. Also on my winter calendar was my recent trip to Monterey, California, where I was invited to attend the 69th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as Shadow Judge. Not only was it my 20th appearance but this year's concours coincided with Bentley Motorcar's centenary, which added more excitement to the event. On the 18th fairway, there were 52 Bentleys of all vintages that constituted six different classes including special groupings of superlative post-war models. Additionally, I was honoured to work with an exceptional group of judges; Mark Gessler, Fred Simeone and Francois Melcion; to go out onto the above: Joe's judging group among the WO field and be invited to attend a roundtable judging Bentleys. conference. And who took home the Best of left: As usual the crowds at the Pebble Beach Show prize? Hong Kong businessman, Sir Michael Concours are truly impressive. Kadoorie for his eye-catching 1931 Bentley 8 Litre below: Over-all winner; Sir Michael Kadoorie's Gurney Nutting Sports Tourer. It was also the first 1931 Bentley 8 Litre Gurney Nutting Sports Bentley to win since 1965. Tourer.. Having spent the past 41 years in the automotive repair industry and remaining a long- term member of the RROCA, I never lose the thrill of attending a concours no matter what side of the world it's being hosted on. I want to personally thank Chris Boch, Chief Judge of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance for inviting me and bestowing me with the honour of being an observing judge. And kudos to every car collector who travelled from far and wide to this beautiful seaside community by the Pacific Ocean. Of course, NSW club members will be setting the stage at Leura for the 62nd RROCA Federal Rally from April 29 — May 4. Don't forget you can

Præclarvm 5-19 Præclarvm 5-19 7675 From the Sir Henry Royce Foundation

Australian Honour for Lionel Gell: urged to support the Heritage Weekend and Donations of material for The n the 2019 Queens Birthday Honours experience for themselves the world-class Foundation’s “Archive”: IList long-standing Victoria Branch facilities that have been developed by The Recently, the following have made Member Lionel Gell was honoured by his Foundation. donations to The Foundation’s principal appointment as a Member of the Order of SHRF - Coolum: archive at Bill Allsep House of a wide Australia (AM). Lionel’s major philanthropic Members will be aware from previous variety of interesting documentation and activities with the University of Melbourne, reports in “Praeclarvm” that the artefacts: Andrew Brownell, Margaret the Kangan Institute (through The Sir Henry Coolum “Showroom” is the latest of The Gillings, Ray Finkelstein, David Jones, Royce Foundation) and The Foundation Foundation’s operations. Recent activities Gilbert Ralph, John Reis and Russell Rolls. itself were recognised. The citation for the at Coolum include: A special mention must be made of the AM stated – “For signifi cant service to the • Visit by NSW Branch Members Bruce donation by former Chairman of Trustees, community through philanthropy”. and Jeanette Duncan David Jones. David has presented to The Lionel has been a major supporter • Visit by clients of Trustee Frank Carroll, Foundation his collection of Rolls-Royce of the Victorian College of the Arts including donations in appreciation of The and Bentley books – an important addition and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Foundation’s activities. to the “Archive”. Thank you David for your Music through sponsorship of student • In addition to The Foundation’s continuing support of The Foundation. scholarships and awards. With regard to Phantom V (5VF 155) there are currently 10 Through the auspices of their Treasurer The Foundation, Lionel’s support enabled “visiting” cars on display. Philip Hall, the UK 20-Ghost Club has the establishment of The Lionel Gell School • 5VF155 was featured in Brisbane in a donated back issues of their magazine of Instruction for Rolls-Royce and Bentley. display celebrating the 100th Anniversary “News & Record”. These back issues give Lionel’s passion is that young people of the Queensland Aero Club and at the All The Foundation an almost complete run of should be able to pursue their career British Day. this informative publication. interests unhindered by diffi cult fi nancial • Donation of a Rolls-Royce 4 litre all circumstances. If you have spare material relating aluminium engine (from an Austin Van den to Australia’s automotive history or are Congratulations to Lionel on the award Plas Princess). ‘down-sizing” please remember that of the AM – a richly deserved reward for his Adjacent to the SHRF Coolum is The Foundation “Archive” is the logical signifi cant service through philanthropy. Trustee Frank Carroll’s private museum: repository for this valuable documentation “Carroll’s Transport Depot”, with some 20 and artefacts. of Frank’s classic cars on display. Frank FJ Engish Award for Club Photography: welcomes visitors to both The Foundation’s “Showroom” and to his collection. Please This Award will be made again for 2019 - contact Frank to arrange a visit. refer to entry details on page 7691. The Vin Kean Memorial Archive: The Sir Henry Royce Foundation Research Award: The documentation donated to The Foundation by the late Vin Kean’s family This Award, to encourage the use of The above: At Government House, Melbourne, present included all the sales and service records for Foundation “Archive” for research, will be at Lionel Gell's AM investiture were (l-r) Russell Rolls, Motors Limited and United Motors Limited. available again for 2019. Full details of the SHRF (Vic), Lionel, Patricia Pirotta and Peter Jordan- If your Rolls-Royce or Bentley was sold or Award can be found on page 7691. Hill (Vic). (photo: Richard Thickens) serviced by the Adelaide Dealer it is almost Russell Rolls SHRF Heritage Weekend – October 11 & certain that The Foundation holds the Chairman of Trustees 12: details for your car. The Foundation has planned a Heritage H o n o u r a r y Weekend in Melbourne in conjunction with Archivist Gilbert Motorclassica. Ralph and his Members are invited to join the volunteers have Trustees at noon on Friday, October 11 now sorted this at Motorclassica for a self-guided tour documentation into of what is arguably Australia’s premier Chassis Number motoring Concours and display. This year, order for ease of in recognition of the 100th Birthday of access. If you wish Bentley Motors, Bentley is the featured car. to obtain copies of On Saturday, October 12 at 11am there this information will be a presentation, tour and BBQ at please contact The Lionel Gell School of Instruction for Gilbert. He will be Rolls-Royce and Bentley followed at 1pm able, for a small fee, by a presentation, tour and afternoon tea to photocopy the at Bill Allsep House. On the Saturday night records for you. interstate and local Members will be able to enjoy fellowship at a Dinner at the RACV right: 2 views of Club in central Melbourne. “Carroll’s Transport Depot” in Coolum, Trustee Eric Henderson is organising the with some 20 classic Heritage Weekend. Please contact Eric on cars on display. The 0438-775-992 for booking details. main car in the upper LGSI and BAH provide signifi cant photo is a 1936 MG SA technical, archive and museum facilities saloon, while in the for The Foundation. All Members are lower photo is a 1936 MG TA Airline coupé. 7676 Præclarvm 5-19 1975 Silver Shadow Saloon (SRH22160) Successfully Completes the 2019 Peking to Paris Rally Alan Maden (Vic) Photos: Steve and Alan Maden (Vic) ll RROCA Members would be aware of the fi rst of our Club's Acars to compete in a Peking to Paris Rally, the 1967 Rolls-Royce Phantom V (5VF159), which in 1997 was driven by its owners and Club members: John Matheson & Jeanne Eve (NSW). 5VF159 was a former Australian Government car, which transported visiting royalty and Governors-General. John and Jeanne covered the 16,000 kilometre, 45 day event across the snow capped Himalayas at 5,000 metres and three deserts under scorching sun in completing the event before it was donated in 2002 by Dr John Matheson to the Sir Henry Royce Foundation. The Phantom V now resides in NSW. Interested readers can read the story of 5VF159's Peking to Paris above: 5VF159 in 1967, at a time control stop in Dasht élut Desert, Iran. Rally in Præclarvm's Editions: #172, 5-97, p3036; #174, 1-98, p3100; It stands with a Mercedes 630K behind, a Rover 3-litre on the left and a #175, 2-98, p3139; #176, 3-98, P3176. 1936 Railton from Holland on the right - Note the military vehicles and This report on the Maden's 2019 Rally will continue over gun in the background. (photo Præclarvm #175, 2-98, p3142). several future editions of Præclarvm. Background: of this grand omewhere around 2015, I read the adventure. Sstory of the original Peking to Paris Neither of Rally, where Prince Scipione Borghese us had done made history by winning the race across anything like Asia and Europe from Peking (now this before, but Beijing) to Paris, in a 1907 Itala. The story there was to be is incredible and well worth a read for any an Enduro Rally motoring enthusiast. Borghese, as well as Organisation the 3 other vehicle crews that completed b r i e f i n g the epic journey in 1907, were without weekend in the a doubt, both motoring pioneers and Blue Mountains adventurers rolled into one. and our Somewhere deep down inside all attitude was; of us, there is a stifl ed pioneer and ‘how hard can it above: Final preparations in the Beijing Hotel carpark among the other competitors. adventurer and this story inspired me be anyway?' to temporarily release the adventurer We looked at the list of previous '75 Silver Shadow 6.7l. (Information courtesy from the shackles and burdens of society entrants in the Rally and decided that the endurorally.com website, Rally Entrants List). for 37 days and attempt to join the 2016 if they could fi nish it, so could we; Surprisingly the winner was a '74 Leyland Peking to Paris Rally, run by the Enduro especially in a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. P76 V8, its 3rd win and whose owner is 89 Rally Organisation. I was far too late At this stage we had no idea how tough years old! - ed) in this attempt as the Rally was fully it was going to be as we were very green, subscribed almost immediately after the which is just as well: ignorance is bliss. Preparation: applications are being accepted in 2014. I So we blissfully went along with our We had watched some videos of the was determined to get onto the next one preparation. previous rallies and decided that the vehicles and put my name down on the waiting Sure enough, the time went by very become quite badly beaten up. Therefore, list for the Rally to be held in June 2019. quickly and I received the application when looking for a suitable Shadow, the goal In the meantime, I went about forms in February 2017, with the warning with to fi nd one that was mechanically sound, purchasing what I believed to be a to hurry up as there were 400 application but the condition of the body didn’t matter. suitable vehicle (a 1975, Rolls-Royce enquiries for 120 available positions. I’m Preferably a vehicle that was already in poor Silver Shadow) and also to recruit my certain that we had our application in fi rst, condition; so that we weren’t wincing every brother Steve and sell him on the benefi ts but on 8th March 2017, we were notifi ed time there was a misadventure infl icting below: By the time our 120th entry car reached the Start line at the Great that our application further damage. We found one in Canberra Wall, the fanfare and rowdy send-off for cars had run out of steam and we was accepted and that (SRH22160) and began our preparation. were left to leave with just a few electronic camera clicks to see us off . we were the last car, This consisted of going over all of the Rally no.120. basics: bearings, brake hoses, radiator, (Alan and Steven's ignition parts and waterproofi ng of the Shadow was one of distributor, overhaul the carburettors, seven Bentleys and 2 fi tting a heavy duty steel bash plate under Rolls-Royces taking the sump and a lighter duty plate under the part. The Bentleys fuel tank at the rear. We also added heavy were: '25 Super Sport duty springs to the rear, fi tted Silver Spirit 5.3l, '28 4.5l Le Mans, axles which bolt on to the diff erential, an '31 Speed 8 6.5l, '34 additional 40lt fuel tank in the boot, a set Speed 6 4.5l, '48 6.5l of 6 off -road tyres (including 2 spare tyres), Bobtail, '49 Speed 8 a set of club seat-belt harnesses and a roll- 5.6l, '58 S1 4.8l and bar. The IT requirements were also fi tted: a the Rolls-Royces were: Garmin 276C, which only navigates to way- '29 New Phantom 7.6l, points with a directional arrow, a satellite Præclarvm 5-19 Præclarvm 5-19 7677 rallying around in ramp, I ran past a police car assisting a circles, quite lost. truck that was involved in an accident. We Things also tend were pulled over and we had to produce our to multiply and get passports and my Chinese drivers' licence. worse, when you’re There was a major language barrier and we in a predicament. both had no idea what the other party was I had decided saying. (incorrectly), that Whilst bowing most honourably, I we were going the pointed to the green and gold Kangaroo wrong way on a sticker on the side of the Rolls-Royce, narrow Chinese track which seemed to make them realise that above: Finally away on our Tour and into the largest Chinese city of them and to remedy this we clearly had no idea about anything and all: Beijing. with a 3 point turn, were obviously stupid Westerners. phone, a Global Positioning System necessary to go back the other way. On The police offi cers all took photos of (GPS) tracking device and a Monit G-100 the fi rst point of the turn, reversing, I went themselves with the Silver Shadow and we monitor, to clock distances overall and straight into an irrigation channel, with the were waved on, to continue hacking our between points for the day. passenger side, rear wheel suspended in way against the oncoming traffi c, this time Along with the above mentioned vehicle mid-air. There was no way out preparation, came a few incidentals. of this unless we had help. Arranging of the return shipping; complete Fortunately, after jumping with a detailed manifest, including all spare in front of a passing vehicle parts, a bespoke medical kit, insurances, with waving arms, 3 friendly with current passports and visas for China, Chinese fellows stopped in Mongolia and Russia. The car was packed a 4WD. We hooked up our and then picked up on 21st March 2019. snatch strap to their tow The next time we would see our Silver bar and after a few goes, Shadow it would be in the warehouse in they managed to haul us Beijing (the modern name for Peking!) out. Almost unbelievably, there was no damage to the Rally Summary: underside of the car, due entirely to the steel defl ection CHINA plate which we had welded on to the chassis to protect We arrived in Beijing on the 31st May the vulnerable rear shock this year and spent the fi rst couple of days absorbers. under police direction, to the next elusive arranging Chinese driver’s licences, picking way-point on our GPS screen. up the vehicle from the warehouse, having Somehow, we muddled through for it scrutineered and re-packing it for the the rest of the day, using the Garmin GPS. We were so late, that every Checkpoint best weight distribution. Please don’t be misled by the fact that we we arrived at was empty and the Rally staff had a GPS. The type that you must have had long gone. We arrived at the hotel With vehicle No.1 (a 1907 Contal on the Rally and the one that the Rally around 10.30pm, only to fi nd that during 3-wheeler replica) leaving at 7.45am and Organisers load-up all your way-points the day, two other vehicles had been one car leaving every minute thereafter; on, is a 276C. This type doesn’t off er street involved in collisions and 10 other vehicles the Rally commenced from the Great Wall guidance with a friendly voice - that would had not yet arrived. of China on Sunday 2nd June, with the be far too easy! This one has way-points grand pomp and ceremony of a swirling Maybe we weren’t so bad after all? and a directional arrow across all terrain. dragon and Chinese drums beating. to be continued...... It is more suited for use on the Ocean above: Our Day 1 accident, bottoming out the By the time our car No. 120 (the last one) and the Desert, which is actually what it went through the arch at 9.45am, some car in an irrigation ditch while trying to get to is designed for. You can point your car or our fi rst night's accommodation. 2 hours later, the dragon had collapsed your boat towards the required way-point below: Not surprisingly street signs in China do and the drummers were exhausted and and steer around major obstacles such as a everyone had packed up and gone home. not include English translations. This one states: mountain, or another ship, and its perfectly Roadworks Ahead - Merge Right, and is not the We gallantly headed off last, with no one fi t for that purpose. When you’re trying to Chinese equivalent of: Speed Cameras used in from the Rally in sight and not yet knowing navigate through complex road systems, this Vicinity, although the 'gate' ahead does how to navigate. We soon got lost, which with heavy traffi c, one-way traffi c, freeway have a suspicious gantry on top! threw out both our overall distance and entries and exits, distance to the next point on our Monit trip signs in Chinese and meter, resulting in the Tulip maps (as used no-one to ask; it is a by competitors in navigation rallies) no real challenge! longer making any sense. We pushed on, In November last year, when we taking some wild were in the Blue Mountains on the Rally guesses and Organisation briefi ng weekend, we had purposely going the taken so many things for granted. For wrong way down example: there were signs in English, there freeway exits to were people around to ask who spoke gain some territory English, and, we had a backup phone with towards the way- Google maps on it. point on our screen. Unfortunately, when you’re on the At one stage, going outskirts of Beijing, you have no such the wrong way down luxuries, this was our fi rst introduction to a freeway entry- 7678 Præclarvm 5-19 Wheel Balance Blues – a New Remedy David Berthon (NSW)

alancing large diameter wheels can be a Btime consuming business with mixed results, especially on the wheels and tyres fi tted to our pre-war models. My 1913 Silver Ghost (2583) London to Edinburgh Continental Tourer was originally fi tted with larger 935 x 135 mm beaded edge tyres on 25-inch rims compared to the standard Ghost’s 895 x 135 beaded edge on 24-inch rims. Unfortunately, you cant get this larger size beaded edge tyre any more so I opted for readily available 35 x 5 straight–sided tyres on 25-inch split rims giving me a similar overall diameter of 939mm. The 35 x 5 Universal tyres are produced as 8-ply to make them comply with truck tyre standards, attracting a lower import duty and are rather heavy. These large wheels and tyres have proved a real chore to balance and whilst I could get them to balance nicely say at 60km/h they showed signs of imbalance at 80km/h and vice above: David Berthon's 1913 Silver Ghost versa. (2583) London to Edinburgh Continental rides on 35 x 5 straight-sided tyres, which As well as that the modern stick-on balance have proved to be diffi cult to balance by weights are rather unsightly and out of character previous methods. with the age of our cars. Likewise, most of the early cars like mine did not have the stacked lead and fi bre balance washers at 90-degree positions left: A packet of the Counteract Beads on the rim like the later models on well-base which are non-clumping, coated, glass spheres that will not cause damage to the rims. A study of John Fasal and Brian Goodman’s inner tube of the tyre. two-volume The Edwardian Rolls-Royce reveals few, if any, of the early cars had balance weights. The static balance procedure is time below: Ben of Antique Tyres has developed a simple installation system for the beads consuming and hard work – as well as the front into the tyre's inner tube. wheels, taking the rear wheels off and moving them to the front for the static test takes time and patience and its hard on the back – and of course if they’re still not right having to repeat the procedure over and over. After recently fi tting two new rear tyres on my car, Ben McKinnon at Antique Tyres in West Heidelberg, Victoria introduced me to a new procedure of fi lling the tube with a quantity of glass beads, which fi nd their way around the tyre under centrifugal force until they fi nd the sweet spot to balance out the tyre. Peter Willcox has had great success with this system too on his 1928 New Phantom (83AL) Barker Tourer fi tted with rather heavy 700 x 21 Dunlop tyres on well-base split rims. Simon Elliott also tells me it has made a marked diff erence to the driving of that car. In my case I have had remarkable success – the driving enjoyment has improved ten fold and the car is a joy now on the open road at 100km/h whereas before it felt uncomfortable through the steering at times which spoilt the driving pleasure in other areas. Ben McKinnon has made the necessary pump and connectors to induce the bag of beads into the tube through the valve stem – the exercise per wheel rather inexpensive - loaded in place at $25 per wheel. I am sure if anybody wants advice on this procedure Ben, or his father Alan, will be only too happy to help at Antique Tyres; 03-9458- 4433. Præclarvm 5-19 Præclarvm 5-19 7679 Restoration of 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III H.J. Mulliner Sedanca de Ville (3DL146) Owners: Martin & Ann Glynn (Qld) Barry Sparks (Qld) Photos: Martin & Ann Glynn, & Barry Sparks t the 2019 Federal Rally my wife and I were delighted to sit next to Barry and Ann Sparks (Qld) renewing an old friendship. We were Aon a table at the Black-tie Dinner at the Empire Theatre, very close to the display car for the evening: Martin & Ann Glynn's (Qld) 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III, HJ Mulliner Sedanca de Ville (3DL146). During the evening Barry explained his close relationship with the car in rebuilding it from 1995 to 2002. Your Editor was delighted to obtain Barry's commitment that night to write the story of that work in this story. Readers are reminded that the car is still in exceptional condition, having won the Masters' Class Trophy in 2019 - ed. hilst in England on his Honeymoon in NBS Services, I agreed “We would do our “what went where”! So before we started Wthe 1970s, Keith Wherry purchased a utmost”. Ann was crawling around taking numerous Rolls-Royce Phantom III to tour the UK. He There were many questions yet to be photos from all angles of everything as returned to Australia bringing the Phantom answered: - “Who would do the body it was removed from the chassis and I do III back with him. work?” - “Who would do the mean, everything. On his return he sold the Phantom to upholstery?” and: “Who would do the As with any pre-2003 project, Rolls-Royce fellow Club Member, Bruce Ross (NSW). With electrics?" - So many questions with answers or Bentley, it is imperative you obtain a a mind to refurbish the car Bruce dismantled only to be resolved as the rebuild took place copy of the “Company Build Sheets” from the body down to a bare shell, removing and issues discovered. the RREC's Hunt House. (Advice: If you the interior and other items which were Martin arranged for a fl at-topped tow- are going to enter your car into a State or stored in tea-chests with nothing tagged. truck to transport the car which duly arrived Federal Concours you should also obtain Unfortunately, Bruce passed away before he with its many boxes at NBS Services. We your car's Build Sheets, just in case there are could do the rebuild. His daughter, Heather confi rmed with Martin what he now wanted any contentious issues arising with Judges at Prior, inherited his business and decided to us to do. those events). sell the car in “as is” condition at auction.

above: Delivery of the Phantom III to the NBS It was decided: ‘if it is not broke - leave it’, Martin, through the Phantom III Society Workshop on November 15th, 1995 but when it is fi nished the vehicle must make in America, obtained all the Phantom III right: The body shell as delivered was ready to a statement - it must have a “Wow” factor. Company Technical Sheets as these would be disassembled in the workshop. Following a detailed inspection it was be a great help. He scrounged around for Martin went to Sydney for the Auction decided it was necessary to remove the the Specialist Tools we were going to need; having decided to accept the challenge and body to allow access for a total restoration some tools needed to be made locally. make a bid, becoming the new owner of the of the chassis: this turned out to be a very Jeff rey Priddle fellow Qld Club Member and 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III as is - basic good decision considering what we found. Bert Ollenshaw, a Sub-Contractor,were very car and many boxes. The vehicle and its When you closely looked at the vehicle helpful in this area. numerous boxes of parts were trucked to it appeared everything was going to have It was decided the body would have to Brisbane's south-west and stored in a shed in to be done. We later learnt that Rolls- come off . This was no mean feat, but, come Sumner Park. Royce recommended the vehicle to be off it did. There were many more photos. Martin approached me at my business, returned to the factory each 50,000 miles Everything came off the chassis and was NBS Services in Geebung. He told me he for a complete dismantle and servicing spread out over the workshop: on the fl oor, had purchased the Phantom and that he of all components. When the vehicle was the workbench and the mobile tables! wanted to restore it. After some discussion built there was surprisingly no provision for The chassis (which had been dismantled Martin and I drove to Sumner Park to view servicing and whilst most pivots were bone into its 13 pieces, was bolted together. his “prized possession”. At which time Martin dry of lubrication and stiff to operate there Every component was removed, cleaned, wanted to know if NBS Services was able to was very little wear. dismantled and inspected, on most restore the car back to being road-worthy. Help was required! occasions it was serviced, re-assembled and We walked around the car a number of Martin agreed to be our ‘gopher’ - made ready to be put back on the chassis. times and Martin showed me the boxes whatever we wanted Martin would source The chassis was steam cleaned, sand blasted of bits-n-pieces. “Can it be returned to a for us. During a visit to the workshop Ann and painted. The aluminum retainers for the running car Barry?” he asked; as well as, “Will Glynn advised she had a camera that would pipes and other items were badly corroded you do the job?” show the detail required and she said her and all needed replacing. Following a discussion with my son, Steve photographs would show how and where the Sometimes it was necessary to re-bush a (Sparks - my son), who worked with me at cables, pipes and conduits were located and unit when wear was beyond an acceptable 7680 Præclarvm 5-19 level, but eventually the chassis was not fi nd anybody to do it. above left: Martin Glynn cleaning the engine block with kerosene and water. completed and mounted onto its wheels We heard about a craft shop in Sydney that sold DIY Plating kits. We had no choice above: Underside view of the front axle on the I should back step here: We realized it chassis, showing the vast number of bolts, nuts was going to be impossible to clean a lot of so we bought one. An eccentric friend of and washers that were replated. the parts properly. We investigated cleaning mine made up an adjustable volt/amp unit methods - the Dry Sandblaster looked to be which worked a treat. If you look at the motor clean and presentable.” The Offi cer a better deal than a wet one. We purchased vehicle you will note the numerous number replied: “You’re wasting your time; I’ll go a very good, big sand-blaster. We found of bolts and nuts and bits that needed and get some Aluminum Cleaner we use on we could fi t the fi rewall completely inside. plating. our trucks.” He returned with some potent Aluminum Cleaner: it worked wonders and Very quickly we stopped using sand and The pipes' new aluminum retainer clamps started to use “Glass Beads”. It worked made Martin’s job of cleaning the outside were made, plated and re-fi tted. This was of the aluminum bloc, heads etc. so much much better – better still when the beads a very time consuming process, waiting for were powdery. Copper and Brass Pipes were easier. Martin was very pleased with the the plating to be completed. results. cleaned in this manner. After washing and The fi rewall was dismantled, with the drying we immediately sprayed the pipes Help and expertise came from many chassis plate removed to confi rm the fi nish people. with “Incarbloc”. required. We were able to fi t the fi rewall into We also shopped around to fi nd the bead-blasting machine and achieve the We were thankful that Premier Blinds, somebody to re-plate all the nuts, bolts and desired fi nish. next door, had been sold and David Vann (Qld), commented we could help ourselves washer retainer clamps as needed. We could The motor was placed on a trolley and below: John Miller (NSW) engaged in wiring to anything we could use. Luckily therefore, pushed outside with Martin delegated to the thanks to David's off er, this is where we got works. task of cleaning the motor externally. Whilst below bottom: The rewired fi rewall showing the aluminum extrusions to make the little he was tackling this job in his own quiet way, mounting blocks we required John Miller's newly prepared wiring taking shape. with his bucket of kerosene and a brush, the bottom right: Steve Bodrog's repair and local Fire Brigade arrived at the workshop John Miller, a friend from the NSW preparation of the aluminium was a delight to for their annual inspection of the workshop Branch, now unfortunately deceased, came view. fi re extinguisher. and prepared the exposed wiring as it was originally produced by Rolls-Royce using They were aware cloth covered wire. He eventually installed of the vehicles we the wiring to the fi rewall. usually worked on and so spent much We were very fortunate to fi nd Steve time looking at the Bodrog: a Master Craftsman in aluminum. cars. The senior He was put in charge of the body repairs and offi cer spotted the damaged timber replacement. Steve's Martin playing “clean workmanship was incredible: it always left up outside”. He us amazed with the fi nished product. asked Martin: “What As an example of his skills, we knew there are you doing mate?” was a cover for the sliding roof but the cover Martin replied, was missing. All the old photos from Keith “Trying to get the Wherry gave no indication of the fi ne detail

Præclarvm 5-19 Præclarvm 5-19 7681 of the cover. We found a poor quality photo The thing about that gave a vague indication of what we were this light had me looking for: when told that this was the best fl ustered because photo we could fi nd, he replied, “I can work everybody I spoke to with that” and he did - incredible! about it said they had The push button switches for the division never heard of such a and blind were missing, but we had photos of light. Then, as I was what they were supposed to look like. After working back one many enquiries we found these switches night: the 'light' came were impossible to fi nd. Even our good friend to me! the Electrical Man, Kev Baker, could not help. I went upstairs to One day I had to go to TJM 4WD Specialists the mezzanine fl oor for something and I spotted some switches at the workshop and that might suffi ce. foraged through the boxes that had come I rang Martin, “I’ve found some switches with the car and there but I need your approval because they will above: The polished grille added a 'stately' element to the incomplete car. in all its glory was a be on public view where they are located in below left: Martin Glynn became very competent in cleaning the many galvanized piece of the car on the rear arms”. Martin came to parts involved in the rebuilding process channel with multiple the workshop almost immediately and he bottom right: The completed drinks cabinet of 3DL146. bulb holders. I took and I visited TJM. They had the switches on a it downstairs and looked around the empty listened to what we wanted and with our product display board up on the wall behind roof area, off ered the strip up to a stepped guidance gave us the desired aff ect we were the spare parts counter. Martin agreed the piece of the roof panel: it fi tted and the screw looking for and Martin drove to Sydney with switches were okay to use as they looked the holes lined up perfectly. I had found the Top all the timber pieces for re-fi nishing. part. Hat Strip Light. We had a suitable wooden We decided to add to the design of the There was a problem though. When we panel with a frosted lens inserted for subtle interior by adding some discreet pieces that approached the counter we were advised, lighting. It worked and looked exactly as it gave the interior a further air of elegance. “We don’t have them anymore.” Martin should do. With all the polished timber work completed said, “But what about those switches on the Next the grille, which we had discussed it was ready for installation. board?” Salesman: “I don’t want to mess the possibly re-chroming. It was at this point we Trimming: The upholstery was done by board up!” found that the Flying Lady was protected Stuart Whitson. He was entrusted to return from theft by the cunning Rolls-Royce the interior to the high standard required designers; you can only get to the anti-theft under very strict guidance. Stuart did an system by removing the Radiator. extremely good job giving the interior its Following research we found that the grille luxurious feel. was not chromed but was made of a very high I phoned Ann (Sparks) at work and asked grade and expensive product called ‘Stay her to assist to fi nd suitable silk material for Brite’, or, as it is now known by everyone, the blinds. She was able to source examples stainless steel. Rolls-Royce used stainless of some beautiful silk material and the blinds steel, the much cheaper version of course, were made and re-installed. on the later model Rolls-Royce grilles. Martin Matching decanters for the liquor cabinet was given the job of polishing the grille using were provided by Martin and Ann. Whilst “Autosol”. He did it very well. Martin was waiting for his regular car to have With the vehicle back in the workshop new tyres fi tted one day, he took a stroll it was now up to Steve (Sparks) to fi t all the along Bowen Bridge Road in Bowen Hills electrical gear and get it to work: no small where he came across a second-hand shop. task. He went in to fi ll in some time and found very Steve had gone back to college to learn suitable glasses that matched the decanters. Completed liquor cabinet! But we were not leaving the showroom electrics. Part of his training was for starter without them! After much discussion, and and generator overhaul. Because of what he Next: who was going to do the paintwork? considerable duress, the Salesman eventually had learnt in the workshop he soon became This was our biggest nightmare along with: agreed to sell us the switches : Martin can be the trainer of everyone involved in the works: "What colour? Everybody had an opinion and very persuasive. his new found knowledge was a great help. theirs was the right one! We were missing the wiper pivot housings. Inside the vehicle the challenges Ann Glynn was very outspoken and I rang Peter Shellard (Vic) (now deceased), as continued. Steve was able to turn his skills positive about what colour it was NOT going I knew he had acquired the Bross Classic Parts to the operation of the centre division and to be: Black, Red, or Black and Yellow. business, to enquire if he had some of the blinds where his electrics parts we were looking for. Peter said, “I don’t training and knowledge was know if I have any, but you can come down again a great help. and go through the stuff we bought and see if The interior was now the you can fi nd what you are looking for.” next challenge. Ann Glynn So, I went down to Melbourne and after had brought back, on a trip to three hours of searching through box after England, the materials for the box I found what looked like what could be seats, hood-lining and new appropriate pivot assemblies. On returning carpets. to Brisbane they fi tted perfectly. Great: a Win! Next we needed a cabinet The build sheets said the car had a ‘Top maker for the timber work Hat Strip Light’. What was a Top Hat Strip including door trims. One was Light, everyone wondered? found. These cabinet makers 7682 Præclarvm 5-19 They wanted to see the car Early the next Saturday morning, fi rst and made arrangements 7.00am, they arrived to polish the car. Yes, to visit NBS Services to view on a Saturday (for the best part of the day) the car. I explained to Tom the they worked in rotation: the fi rst person put Jaguar colour was okay, but I on the polish, the second person polished went on to say, we wanted the panel and then the third person polished something a bit better, when the panel again. Each panel was polished they came to the workshop for almost an hour each time. This process to see the car for the fi rst continued throughout the day until they time. reached the desired fi nish they wanted. It Weeks later back they was “Brilliant”. came to our workshop in With the polishing and detailing fi nished their van. They brought out a the car looked remarkable. It had come into number of old panels painted the workshop so sad looking and now it had in diff erent shades of green: the “Wow Factor”. “Phoebe” had arrived. As unfortunately; "N0, not quite Martin said, “It is what I wanted Barry. It has right". exceeded all my expectations.” Again, two weeks later, Martin then said, “Barry I want to take the Tom arrived with more car to Mt. Gambier, SA, for the up-coming samples. One by one, they Federal Rally." My heart sank: horrors of were removed from the van horrors, imagine the stone chips and road and leant against the wall. grime etc. Before they put out the last “Martin you will have to truck it down.” sample Tom commented, “Yes, okay” says Martin, and so, Martin “You will like this one” and made the arrangements to transport the car we did: very much. Steve to South Australia on 11/4/2001 for the 2001 and I were both suitably I ended up: photocopying an enlarged copy Federal Rally. Steve (Sparks) fl ew down impressed. of a model of the bodywork, buying some to the Rally to be on hand, in case of any colour pencils and invited people visiting the I phoned Martin, who happened to be complications with the car. workshop to colour-in the photocopied car. nearby to the workshop, to tell him we Today, nineteen years later, the car still Some weird colour combinations appeared thought we had found the right colours and turns heads and it looks as good as the which were rejected with thanks. he came to have a look. “Well Martin, what day it left the NBS Services workshop. do you think?” Martin was happy. So, it was Somehow the light green (Ice Green) This is in no small part due to Martin's agreed what the colours would be; now the was accepted. It was agreed a Dark Green devotion, attention to detail and continuing excitement was building, I could not wait to to compliment the Ice Green would be maintenance of the car. see the fi nished product. appropriate. Our everyday panel shop had Thanks Martin for your belief and trust painted up some panels in diff erent shades Eventually the car was painted and in us at NBS Services for what could be of green but we felt they were not good returned to NBS Services; time to start achieved. enough. I then heard of a panel shop at completing the rebuild! Tingalpa, just south of Brisbane, who did The vehicle was re- older cars and that their work was said to be assembled, internal fi ttings very good. and trims were completed. The Martin and I took a drive to Tom electrics were completed and Armstrong’s Panel Shop. We were greeted tested. Motor re-checked and and invited to come in to view their work. tested. Detailing completed. Wow! The standard of workmanship we saw When the painters, Tom and I hadn’t seen for many years. Sitting there, his sons, heard that the car was just painted, was a Jaguar Mk. VII, almost in fi nished they said they would be the colour we were looking for, just a little at the workshop to polish the too light though. car. “Not necessary” I said. “No” Following discussions with Tom and his they countered, “We painted it son Gavin (the brilliant painter) they said they and therefore we know better.” thought they knew what we were looking for. Indeed they did!

above top & above: 2 completed views of the car interior highlighting its quality of its fi nish. right & right centre: Martin & Ann Glynn's (Qld), 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III, HJ Mulliner Sedanca de Ville, (3DL146), at the 2019 Federal Rally in Toowoomba, Qld. Præclarvm 5-19 Præclarvm 5-19 7683 You’re invited to our 2020 Great Gatsby Rally www.2020rally.com.au

History, glamour, fun ‘n all that jazz! This 62nd RROCA Federal Rally will be the Bees Knees. Relive the 1920’s golden age of extravaganza, vintage revelry. Think flappers, gangsters and scenes of crime. Dig out your feather boas and pearls, spats and fedora hats and let the roaring 20’s begin again. This Rally celebrates the centenary of Rolls-Royce models of the 1920’s. All Club cars throughout the ages are warmly welcomed.

Autumn in the iconic Blue Mountains is magical. Leaves changing colour. Perfect for enjoying the special events arranged each day and evening for you. Rally Headquarters is the 4.5 star Fairmont Resort in Leura with its stunning views of the escarpment. The Fairmont is where all delegates can be accommodated under the one roof with undercover parking for over 100 cars (vintage cars will be given preference). Our evening events are all onsite so you can retire gracefully when you wish or continue at the lounge bar into the wee hours. The Concours d’Elegance judging will be onsite and Display Day is being held a few brief minutes down the road at the Blue Mountains Grammar School. There is a great selection of self-drive trips to so many local places that you will be spoilt for choice. We have included the main icons of the area such as Scenic World, the Hydro-Majestic, the Three Sisters at Echo Point plus a few special venues for the architectural and garden lovers amongst us. Rug up for the Dawn Patrol (Friday) and join the Concours entrants for their compulsory pre-judging drive on Saturday morning. Check your car brakes for the mountain climbs and be exhilarated by the views, explore the UNESCO listed Blue Mountains and discover why they are ‘blue’. We have designed the Rally program to be as busy or relaxed as you desire.

Beyond Blue is our charity of choice and have the local Leura Village Association toe-tapping with us. Look out for their car themed shop window displays and special offers. Beside party time, you can attend technical sessions in the onsite auditorium covering aspects of vintage, classic and modern club vehicles plus contemplate the future. Plenty of time to meet up with friends at the Hoity-Toity Model Register dinners (Thursday), the welcome Fairmont Affair (Friday), then let your alter ego free at the sultry Jazz Speakeasy Gatsby party (Saturday) and finally dress to impress at the Puttin’ on the Ritz gala finale (Sunday). To cater for everyone, most beverages will be to your own account. All good times must end and to say farewell at the Toodle Pip breakfast. The theme is 1920’s and the dress code throughout is to use your imagination and enjoy yourselves.

Typical of high-end accommodation, the Fairmont offers an 18-hole golf course on the grounds, spa, library and reading room, billiard room, heated indoor pool, children’s activities and a kidszone. Stroll around the 90 hectares of landscaped gardens. Many a nook to enjoy a cup of joe or glass of bubbles, relax and make new friends and catch up with old friends.

Accommodation can be booked now using code RROCA290420. Phone: 61 2 4785 0000 or email: [email protected]. A downloadable Rally registration form will be on www.2020rally.com.au website and a hard copy inserted into the November/December Praeclarum. Early birds before January 31 will go into the Draw to win 2-nights’ accommodation redeemable at the Rally. Major Sponsors have joined our 1920’s celebrations with Platinum Sponsor: Silversea Cruises, Gold with the Moran Health Care Group and Silver: i-travel. Silversea will extend their association with us and have organized a NZ cruise in January 2021 with special shore excursions and guest speakers on board for Club members and their families and friends. Check out their flyer in this Praeclarum. Cabins booking fast.

Put on your glad rags. The NSW Club is looking forward very much to welcoming you, your partner, your children and guests. Come and join in the fun! Overseas guests are expected from USA, UK and NZ. Let’s show them how we enjoy our heritage, motor vehicles and fun. Registrations open 1st October 2019.

The Big Cheese - NSW Club President – Jeanne Eve

A4 RROCA 2020 ADVERT.indd 1 RROCA FEDERAL RALLY THE great gatsby RALLY Hosted by RROCA (NSW) The Fairmont Resort, Leura, NSW, Australia 29 April — 4 may 2020

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A4 RROCA 2020 ADVERT.indd 1 10/7/19 7:32 pm The Sir Henry Royce Foundation A Selection of Photographs from the Fred Engish Collection Gilbert M Ralph (Vic) HLM, Hon. In this edition I would like to continue presenting a selection of photographs from the Fred Engish Collection. All of these pictures were taken at Araluen Reserve during the RROCA Federal Rally at P September 1969. It was the fi rst Federal Rally to be held in Western Australia. HLM David Jones attended and wrote a glowing report on it in the Club’s Quarterly Magazine cars entered in the Rally and the WA Branch were applauded for the having conducted a very successful series of events and entertainments’. Percy Markham was the President of the Branch at the time.

B35BN (above): Prominent South Australian motoring enthusiast, Gavin Sandford-Morgan brought this 1934 3½ l Bentley (B35BN) to Perth. It attracted much attention with its sporty body which had been built by Gavin a few years earlier.

GST85 (above): Competing in a Gymkhana event is Cole was WA President from 1980-82.

SRH4190 (above): SA member, Gar Gaston, won Best Post-War Bentley at the Rally in this 1968 Bentley T Series (SRH4190) saloon seen here entering the picturesque Araluen Reserve in the Darling Range east of Perth. This car is no longer in the RROCA Register.

(l-r) 93TA & GHA12 (above): Percy Markham’s 1935 Phantom II (93TA) Thrupp & Maberly Sedanca de Ville and Tom Clarke’s 1933 20/25 (GHA12) Park Ward saloon which won the 1929-1939 Class award at the Rally. GHA12 was later acquired by Ian Maxted who took it to UK and it is now in India. (l-r) STG85 & B25CT (below): Cole Sangster’s 1964 Silver Cloud III (STG85) and John Salter’s (Vic) 1960 S2 (B25CT). John and Isabelle Salter had driven overland from Melbourne to attend the Rally. WA member Peter Deacon can be seen on the right.

(l-r) 54EM & GEN37 (above): Here are two interesting cars. Silver Ghost (54EM) Martin & King saloon and on the right Arthur McComb’ Weather Tickford saloon. David has two other Silver Ghost chassis at his property at Coorow WA. 7686 Præclarvm 5-19 Sir Henry Royce Foundation Archives A Selection of Photographs from the Fred Engish Collection Gilbert M Ralph (Vic) HLM, Hon. Archivist SHRF e to continue presenting a selection of photographs from the Fred Engish en at Araluen Reserve during the RROCA Federal Rally at Perth in rst Federal Rally to be held in Western Australia. HLM David Jones attended s Quarterly Magazine in February 1970. He reported that ‘57 WA Branch were applauded for the having conducted a very successful ercy Markham was the President of the Branch at the time.

2082, 1547, 1853E (above): Here is an outstanding trio of Silver Ghosts (from l-r), Percy Markham’s 1912 SG 2082, Percy Markham’s 1911 SG 1547 and Eric Rainsford’s 1912 SG 1853E (which won the Overall Concours Trophy). R-R historian Tom Clarke reports that 2082 subsequently went to South Africa and was rebuilt as chassis 2531 and that 1547 is now in the Isle of Man with correct wheels fi tted. Chassis 1853E has been rebodied by Roger Fry for Peter Moran in Sydney.

Gymkhana event is Cole Sangster in his 1964 SCIII saloon GST 85. Cole WA President from 1980-82.

99MW (above): Another beauty from Percy Markham’s collection was this 1933 Phantom II Continental by Freestone & Webb (99MW). It was later included in the WA Museum collection but is now in England.

Percy Markham’s 1935 Phantom II (93TA) Thrupp & Maberly Sedanca de Tom Clarke’s 1933 20/25 (GHA12) Park Ward saloon which won the 1929-1939 Class award at the WGC24 (below) Denis Sowden’s 1949 Silver Wraith (WGC24) Hooper ‘Treviot’ saloon. As a . GHA12 was later acquired by Ian Maxted who took it to UK and it is now in India. matter of interest this was the fi rst Rolls-Royce I ever drove. Denis left it at my place in Kalgoorlie in June 1968 when he and some other WA Branch members were en-route to the Federal Rally in Mildura. I was so impressed I bought GTK20, a 1936 20/25hp sports saloon a few months later and joined the WA Branch of RROCA.

Here are two interesting cars. On the left is David Falconer’s 1924 Ghost (54EM) Martin & King saloon and on the right Arthur McComb’s 1935 20/25 (GEN37) Hooper All Weather Tickford saloon. David has two other Silver Ghost chassis at his property at Coorow WA. Præclarvm 5-19 Præclarvm 5-19 7687 Notes from Detroit A Report on the 2019 RROC Annual Meet and Tour, July 22-28, 2019 Ken King (Vic) Regular readers of Præclarvm will recall the USA's RROC's invitation last year for Australian Club members to join them for their Tour of Detroit, Michigan, and then to attend their 2019 Annual Meet, also in Detroit. This was the fi rst time such an invitation had been issued and followed-up with a period of information and advertising to detail the 2 events. Eighteen RROCA members, including a few friends, accepted the invitation and took on the trip, making-up the biggest Australian group to attend an RROC event ever. Luckily your editor caught-up with Ken King (Vic) at the Toowoomba Rally and accepted his kind off er to cover the events for Præclarvm and report back to those who could not attend. His report follows: Overview: here are a small, and enthusiastic Tby all accounts, number of our Club who travel every year to the overseas meetings including the English and American Club meets and of course Pebble Beach, but this seemed to be the fi rst time that the US RROC had actively advertised outside The Flying Lady for participants. The advertising for the Detroit meeting seemed very enticing with lots to do, with the added bonus that a car was not a requirement. All thanks then to the organisers, including Richard Vaughan and Jon Waples, who put on a very splendid show. conductor for this tour for the week, as well as everything else, so we got As overseas visitors, we were warmly a good feel of the city. Everything greeted, with my hand grabbed a few is bigger in Detroit, including the times for welcome. (The locals were potholes. under strict instructions to hunt down fi rst-timers, such as me, and make us Next year is Gettysburg and I am feel at home). sure all the Aussie contingent would recommend a visit. As an example, one morning I ran ----- to the bus stop, only to fi nd my bus disappearing out of the driveway for his was my fi rst RROC USA club a day trip to Detroit points of interest. Tevent and it was interesting to Once I had explained my plight to see how the US meet diff ered from a very helpful lady organiser, I was ours or the UK's. One word describes immediately attached to a local couple it all: BIGGER! who took me off in their taxi to the fi rst Monday: stop on the bus's itinerary, where I was Arrived in Troy, north Detroit just able to join the tour only ten minutes in time for the rush hour and an late. Service indeed. hour long taxi ride. Around eighteen Richard, being local, was the bus Aussies registered, most from Victoria. We are of course assumed to come from A u s t r i a and after denying this in schoolboy above - top: Inspecting the bomb bay prior to German a few take off in the B25 Mitchell bomber. times, draw a map above: The view from inside the forward gun on my name tag. turret in the bomber once airborne. Russell Rolls pins left: The Silver Ghost with the RROCA Club a fl ag on his and badge - 29LK, now in North Carolina. problem solved. The welcome outing - Drag Queen Bingo. If the letter is heartfelt and "e" is the commonest used in the English genuine. language then "f" was the commonest Large spare in the lexicon of our Bingo Host/Hostess. parts display Enough said. takes up time Tuesday: from registration My day for the Yankee Heritage to the fi rst social Museum and a fl ight in a 1943 B25 7688 Præclarvm 5-19 above - top: An unusual recent addition [but period] of an exhaust horn that can play tunes on the 1913 Silver Ghost - 2555. above right: Silver Ghost 1203 won an RROC prize and it also won best in class in the Concours of America. right: Elegantly designed and installed Silver Ghost disc brakes. below and below right: 1961 Phantom V by Chapron a winner at the RROC Concours and also at the Concours of America. bottom left: Russell Rolls, Neil Matthews, John Reis (all Vic) and Rex Vincent (NSW) eyeing off the metalwork at the Concours of America. bottom right: A 1900 De Dion Bouton at the Concours of America.

Mitchell bomber (8 missions out of Wednesday: Italy). They have a very healthy attitude Today our hosts to Health and Safety rules on the plane took us to the Rex Vincent (NSW) is in heaven during - there were none. 35 minutes circling Dorothy H Turkel House, the last house this visit! Detroit in the front gun turret was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955 something very special and I had time and built in 1956 for Dorothy Turkel, a We then took a tour of Detroit, to clamber around inside the belly of the wealthy socialite. The current owners including the mausoleums in the plane too. Very noisy, but great fun. are generous enough to show interested cemetery of the city’s rich and famous. With a smile still on my face, the groups around on a regular basis and You can’t take it with you, but they were evening is taken up by the Bentley explain the history, construction and going to have a damn good try! Welcome Dinner at Meadow Brook pitfall of owning Hall, an early 20th century Baronial Hall, and maintaining copying an alarming variety of styles. a modern The dinner well attended and all the architectural gem. Aussies were there.

Præclarvm 5-19 Præclarvm 5-19 7689 Next stop was the Motown studio tour: "Hitsville USA". The highlight was singing “My Girl” in studio A where it was recorded in 1964 by The Temptations. Stevie Wonder’s piano is still there. Rex and I would make a good backing group! Evening in the company of the Phantom I and II Society. Thursday: The day of the Ford factory tour. On the line we see one F150 truck come past every 57 seconds, with every one diff erent and every one sold! Then onto the Henry Ford museum. Four hours was not enough. JF Kennedy’s assassination car, the open-top Lincoln Continental; Rosa Parkes’ segregated Montgomery bus, and other trains, planes and automobiles aplenty; with Edison’s DC generator (trying to prove DC was safer than AC) and everything in-between. My favourites though were the furniture pieces belonging to George Washington, Mark Twain and President Abraham Lincoln (including the chair in which he was shot from Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C.). That night, The Friend’s of Charles

left top: 1930 ‘Windblown’ Phantom 1 by Brewster at the Concours of America. left centre upper: also at the Concours of America the 1930 Duesenberg used in the fi lm ‘Some Like It Hot’ left centre lower: The evolution of the Cadillac tail fi n part if tge 1956 to 1967 development of the tail fi n display. left bottom: You can’t take it with you, but you can have a damn good try; The Dodge Family mausoleum. below: The chair in which Lincoln was assassinated from Ford's Theatre, Washington DC.

7690 Præclarvm 5-19 dinner (CS Rolls I am told being S a t u r d a y a confi rmed bachelor) was over evening and subscribed and had a waiting list of our fi nal dinner, over 50. One of our group said that last celebrating the year when he attended, a real fi reman splendid time had came in for an emergency and was by all. Our spiritual mistaken for the stripper! I make do leader, Keith with downtown with my number two Wherry (NSW) son, Edward. gave a speech on behalf of the Friday: biggest Overseas Keynote speeches by Rolls-Royce group present, and Bentley, and supporting companies Us, and he invited such as IntroCar, et al. everyone present Both Rolls-Royce and Bentley to Leura next year . had their entire range for test drive. Sunday: Number two son, Edward and I drive the Cullinan, Dawn, Wraith (“Here is the A trip to the key, bring it back in twenty minutes or annual Concours so”) and then the new GTC, Bentayga of America. Not and Mulsanne. (I have had reports just Rolls-Royce and Bentley back that the Kings were delayed on this time, but all makes, with return for some time, having got onto a natural preponderance of a freeway with very few off ramps! - ed) "Made in USA". The Concours cars are faultless and fabulous. Only in America! Five hours of brisk walking The evening is the Bentley Drivers' just about gives us time to see Club dinner, a special event in their everything, including a very 100th year! interesting display of Cadillacs Saturday: from 1956 to 1967 showing the development of the tail fi n. This was Concours Day. A wide variety of cars on display from 1906 to Next year is Gettysburg the modern day. By general agreement, and everyone in the RROCA is the Victorian group picked a 1961 invited! Phantom V (5LAT50) by Chapron of Paris. Fabulous! Very nice collection of Ghosts, including one I am sorry to say sporting an RROCA Club badge (1923 29 LK). One that got away. I also spotted a late Springfi eld Ghost fi tted with front disc-brakes (I kid not), but carefully and tastefully done. Rex Vincent secures silverware for his Carolina based Ghost which pleases him greatly. right top: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Dorothy H Turkel House. right centre: Essential Rolls Royce "accessories" for sale inspected by Edward King. right: Studio A Motown and Stevie Wonder’s piano.

The Sir Henry Royce Foundation The Sir Henry Royce Foundation Research Award F J Engish Award for The Foundation “Archive” has a significant collection of historical material Club Photography for 2019 on both Rolls-Royce and Bentley in Australia in general and on RROCA and individual Branch activities in particular. Entries are invited for the 2019 FJ Engish Award for Club To encourage the publication of research based on this important archive Photography. The winner receives a cash prize of $500. material, the Trustees have initiated The Sir Henry Royce Foundation The competition is open to members of the RROCA and the Research Award. This Award, with a prize of $500, will be awarded annually photograph must be taken at a RROCA event in 2019 with one to the person who, in the opinion of the Trustees, has made the best use of The Foundation “Archive” to research a topic of Rolls-Royce and Bentley photograph per member. The criteria being a photograph that interest and who has published this research in “Præclarvm” or in wider exemplifi es the “spirit” of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars and of distribution, publicly available media. the “friendly atmosphere” of Club outings, taken into account will be The key driver of this award is the use of The Foundation “Archive” as the “artistic composition”of the subject material. the basis of the research and the publication of the results of this research. Entries close on 28 February 2020. The Award is open to all, not just Members of the RROCA. The Winner will be announced at the 2020 Federal Rally in Awarded annually, the Winner for 2019 will be Leura, NSW, in May 2020. announced at the 2020 RROCA Annual Federal Rally Please email entries to the Præclarvm Editor at [email protected]

Præclarvm 5-19 Præclarvm 5-19 7691 Bentley R Type (B217TO) and pinpointing the locations of old photographs. Martin Bennett (ACT)

above: 1953 R-Type B217TO was the fi rst Bentley with automatic gearbox delivered in the U.K., having been used by the Company as a sort of mobile test-bed for 4BP5, the fi rst automatic Phantom IV. In 1953, when new, B217TO was the subject of road-tests in The Motor and Autocar, as well as being driven to Oxford for a photo-shoot using the famous and picturesque university city as a back-drop. The locations of some of the photographs are easy enough to recognise, such as Oriel Square, seen in modern times in this shot (below) taken by the writer on June 19th, 2019.

7692 Præclarvm 5-19 above: Also proving a little trickier to pinpoint, this scene on Magdalen Bridge over the River Cherwell eventually yielded its location, seen (right:) in modern times. B217TO was fi nished in Velvet Green over metallic Shell Grey and unlike most home market R-Types was fi tted with ‘heavy-export’ bumpers and fl ashing turn signals. It has been in the United States for many years.

above: B217TO with the Radcliff e Camera in the background. This university building was opened in April 1749 to house the Radcliff e science library. right: The famous Oxford landmark as photographed by the writer on June 19th, 2019.

Præclarvm 5-19 Præclarvm 5-19 7693 above: Some other locations were a little more diffi cult to pinpoint. Here, B217TO is clearly outside one of the college entrances, looking into the quadrangle. But which college? Once the writer stood in Oriel Square, photographing the present-day scene there, it was suddenly realised that to the right – visible in the lower photograph on the previous page – was the entrance in question, and that the car had only been moved a few yards in the original photo-shoot! The college is of course Oriel, founded in 1326 and associated over the centuries with countless notables including Sir Walter Raleigh, who was an undergraduate between 1572 and 1574, and Cecil Rhodes, to name only two.

right: The entrance to Oriel College quadrangle, June 19th, 2019.

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weighing 2.34 tons and the Twenty weighing Doctor’s Coupe, GHJ37, has been a notable Twenty Topics No. 82 1.56 tons. The time taken by the 40/50 was 10 Weymann success as it was used by Sue’s seconds and by the Twenty was 10.4 seconds. Father for his medical rounds for some years Acceleration in the Twenty: An interesting aside is the weight of the and has been well cared for by Sue over many he performance of the Twenty was a Twenty at 1.56 tons. The car was, no doubt, a years, so that it is a unique survivor. It won the Tmatter of concern from its inception. 4-wheel brake tourer. The first Twenty tourers Twenty Concours at the Toowoomba Federal Acceleration matters are considered in weighed 27 CWT which is 3024 pounds and Rally. Two notable restorations of Weymann “Fundamentals of Car Performance” by the 4-wheel brake chassis were 400 pounds bodywork are Twenty GF8, which was fitted Hives, Lovesey and Robotham written in heavier which accounts for the test car being with a Martin and King saloon in 1932 and 1926. Not surprisingly, it states that: “the 3494 pounds. It is known that extra power has recently been completely refurbished acceleration of two cars which are otherwise was achieved by a change of camshaft, so the by Woods and Woods. The other is 96AL, a exactly similar will be inversely proportional time taken of 10.5 seconds between 10 and Windovers limousine which was refurbished to their weights throughout the whole 30 mph by the early Twentys was achieved by George Williams many years ago and is range of their speeds.” The fitment to despite the added weight of 4-wheel brakes. still in magnificent condition. Interestingly, all Rolls-Royces of heavy flywheels in the Malcolm Johns owned GF8 in the 1960s and The Autocar of 8th March, 1929, has a test interest of smoothness affects acceleration. still owns 96AL. of the Twenty fitted as a Weymann saloon Acceleration of its self was not the issue, but The May edition of Classic and Sports Car velocity performance in top gear was the which, all up weighed 32cwt 3qrs, which is 3668 pounds. The time taken from 10 to 30 has an article about a Twenty found in Norris matter of concern, especially in respect of Castle, on the Isle of Wight, stored since the Twenty. mph was 11½ seconds, illustrating clearly the effect that even a moderate increase 1970. The article says that it is 1928 Twenty. What is the difference? Acceleration is in weight had on performance. Royce I haven’t been able to verify its chassis the rate of increase of velocity measured by continually complained about the Twenty number as the registration number YH4229 dividing velocity by time, whereas velocity being overloaded. He cited not only its is not recorded in John Fasal’s book on the is the rate of motion. Velocity is measured adverse effect on power, but other matters Twenty. There are several other YH numbers by the speedometer and the book has including steering, braking and stability. but most were attached to cars built in several charts which measure the time taken Measures can be taken to lighten cars. Is it 1926 and 7. The bodywork is a Weymann from 10 to 30 mph in top gear. The further necessary to cart around equipment for a H.J. Mulliner 6 light saloon. It looks to be step of calculating the rate of acceleration continental trip or concours, all the time? identical to GRJ18 including black head was not made, the time taken between 2 and side lights, which is pictured on page Bodies for Twenties: velocities being sufficient for the purpose. 310 of John’s book. There are photos in the A comparison is made among 3 Twentys, It is interesting that the Autocar tested a magazine of: as found and with the body off the first with a compression ratio of 5.4:1, Weymann bodied car. Many Weymann bodies and stripped for re-building, which involved the second the same with an open cut- have not survived probably due to the early the frame being covered with muslin over out and the third having a standard 4.6:1 fabric covering not being durable, especially chicken wire, with a further layer of cotton compression ratio. The times taken were, when cars moved down the ownership batting, the whole then being covered with 10.2 seconds for the first, 10.05 seconds chain. Fabric covering is not everyone’s cup the finish material, usually a vinyl fabric, for the second and 10.5 seconds for the of tea, an acquired taste, perhaps? There is these days. Complex shapes are avoided standard car. These results clearly show the no doubt that a re-evaluation of Weymann with fabric covered bodies as the final cloth cost of smoothness and silence. A similar construction is due, as the saving in weight, has stretch limitations. No doubt the frame chart compares the 40/50 with the Twenty. especially in respect of the Twenty, is reflected of YH4229 needed repair due to the ingress Both cars were standard tourers, the 40/50 in performance. Sue Dunstan’s H.J.Mulliner of moisture. The finished car will look well, be quiet and should have good performance. Searching the records shows that Weymann Registrars closed bodies were popular in the latter Bryan Inder, Registrar, 7 Pibrac Avenue, tel: 02-9487-4153 years of production of the Twenty. Silver Ghost Register Warrawee, NSW, 2074 [email protected] Many chassis are listed as re-bodied, several by both Southern and Compton, John Rowney, Registrar, PO Box 296, tel: 07-5554-6508 which firms built the so-called “replicas”, but Small Horsepower Register Broadbeach, QLD, 4218 [email protected] many are not, so one must conclude that by Frank Carroll, Registrar, P.O. Box 6007, tel: 07-5446-6881 the time the bodies were past it, the chassis Derby Phantom Register Upper Mt Gravatt, QLD, 4122 [email protected] were of little value. The term “replica” raises a point as to how rebodied cars should be Mal Henderson, Registrar, PO Box 150 tel: 02-9542-8401 described. The word in the 1930s described Derby Bentley Register Caringbah, NSW, 1495 [email protected] a rebodied chassis in the style then current, John Harriman, Registrar, 5 Moor Street, tel: 03-9598-6702 ie the 1930s. Post War rebodying is often Silver Wraith, Silver Dawn, Bentley Sandringham, VIC, 3191 [email protected] described as replica too, but is misleading as MkVI and R-Type Register the bodywork is often contemporary with the chassis in style, rather than later as with the Geoffrey May, Registrar, 38 Gordon Street tel: 03-5985-4774 replicas of the 1930s. I have referred to my Silver Cloud, Bentley S Series, Rye, VIC, 3941 [email protected] Twenty as 1922 20 h.p. Diskon & Molyneux Phantom V and VI Register Tourer (1966). That adequately describes Gareth Bryant, Registrar, 10 Heritage Court tel: 0421-122-126 the bodywork and the year of build so that Silver Shadow, Bentley T Series Macleod VIC, 3085 [email protected] no one could be misled as to its provenance. and Derivatives Register I have believed for some years that there should be some accepted descriptions of re- Bruce Duncan, Registrar, 5 Fadden Place, tel: 02-9487-3095 bodyment so as to avoid deception. So far it Silver Spirit, Bentley Mulsanne and Wahroonga NSW, 2076 [email protected] has all been too hard for the Clubs which are Related Types (SMART) Register really the only authority which could set the Ralph Plarre, Registrar, 14 Riverview Road, mob: 0419-352-948 standards. The trade would follow. All Rolls-Royca and Bentlley Essendon, VIC, 3040 [email protected] The same magazine has an article by models - Post 2003 Register Simon Taylor about former racing driver,

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Peter Blond. Gregor Fisken, who sells grand forget. The parts came from Rolls-Royce, be sold and then those in private collections touring and track cars, had an HWM-Jaguar England, by sea and while waiting for them, that are tightly held. for sale. He invited Peter and Simon to lunch the crankcase and engine block were farmed AX201 became a causality in the middle of a at his premises in Kensington to view the car, out to local specialists. Alex spent much time very undignifi ed and messy company take over as Peter had driven it in the 1950s. Simon blueing and scraping the bearings, re- fitting by Volkswagen and BMW. Both companies continues;” Peter’s arrival for lunch was the timing gears and all the associated items. tried to out-bid each other for our much- magnificent. He wafted into Queen’s Gate Following assembly, the car jacked up, the loved Crewe based Rolls-Royce and Bentley Place Mews where Gregor has his business, engine was run for a week on light oil before manufacturing company, a very confused in one of his own collection: a Barker- final adjustments, all just as it would have take-over battle occurred when they tried to bodied Rolls-Royce 20 hp Tourer, which he been done when it was built. Alex set up his buy the Company at all costs! An additional navigated effortlessly through the central own business specialising in Mark VI Bentleys problem was that they were unaware of London traffic. This, by the way, is a man in and built up a loyal following of customers. who owned the name ‘Rolls-Royce’. The fi nal his 90th year”. Wonderful! He was a fountain of information on Mark deal was done on a golf course and I am sure Lesser Known Company Factories: VI and generously helped those with the it could have been a lot cheaper if the two problems that arose. Alex was a very likeable I have a useful sized leather bag which fits parties had sat down together a lot earlier. I man passionate about his 3 children and their on the luggage rack behind the spare tyre for would like to say that the resultant production families. He was a keen camper and surfer and picnics and the like. It has inscribed on the of the two new vehicles, the current Rolls- could turn his hand to anything. He never lost large brass lock the words “Rolls-Royce Ltd. Royce range and separate Bentley range are his interest in matters Rolls-Royce and was Northern Factories, Bag no 1”. I have never all absolutely superb vehicles and in the long actively restoring a 1947 Mark VI H.J.Mulliner been able to confirm where those factories run a fantastic outcome for us the customers. Saloon , when he died. were, or their purpose. Nightingale Road, So, Volkswagen purchased the Crewe Derby was occupied in 1908 and originally From a 1922 Catalogue; factory and manufacturing of the Bentley amounted to 12 acres but much of it was sold “The purchase of a 20 h.p. Rolls-Royce is a including quietly, as part of that deal was off for housing. Following noise complaints real economy and an excellent investment.” AX201. Which meant that they acquired an in 1936, aero test facilities were built at David Davis (NSW) 42G1 historic Rolls-Royce car which was of no use Sinfin, a deserted moor south of Derby to the Bentley company. which was about a mile from Nightingale AX201 was then loaned for displayed at Road. It is mentioned in the Doomsday Book Silver Ghost Register the RREC, Hunt House, then more recently at as Sedenefeld. a museum in the Midlands. Over a number of Shortage of space resulted in a new years at the RREC Annual Rally P and A Woods design office being established in 1939 at ow much is AX201, ‘The Silver Ghost’ proudly displayed this vehicle in their allotted Elton Road which was half way between Hchassis # 60551 worth? It has always been area. Nightingale road and Sinfin. Car matters considered to be the most valuable car in the world! We now learn that an American buyer is were moved out of Nightingale Road believed to have purchased AX201, the most when War was declared to a dilapidated Several years ago, I was at an auction in valuable car in the world, reportedly for an building with a dirt floor, called the Clan Pebble Beach USA when a red Ferrari 250 incredible US$75 million or A$110 million. Foundry, which was on the outskirts of GT sold for forty million US dollars including Everything therefore has a price! I wonder Belper, about 8 miles north of Derby. Merlin buyers premium and this set a record price for what price would have been obtained if it had Engines were built in factories at Crewe, an a motor vehicle, the price considered to be in gone to a tender process as if one buyer could important railway junction south of Derby the stratosphere. There are many interesting pay this price there could have been others? and Hillington near Glasgow both of which and valuable cars around the world like the This is an amazing price considering the car commenced operations shortly before War Bugatti Royale and it would be interesting to was returned to the company in 1948 and was declared in 1939. The bag may have know what they would bring should they ever swapped for a new Bentley. been was used at the Glasgow Factory. Its come onto the market via auction or tender? below: AX201 'The Silver Ghost' on the P & size and configuration indicate that it held Also, there are many other valuable cars in A Woods stand at the RREC Annual Rally at some sort of portable testing equipment. It museums around the world that are unlikely to Kettering Park in 2010. has been said that there were secret Rolls- Royce facilities north of Derby during the War, so perhaps it has had a mysterious past. It was certainly past it when I bought it on Ebay, but months of nourishment with neatsfoot oil and hide food has restored its dry leather. Vale Alex Brown: Long term club member Alex Brown died on Monday 19th August this year. Alex was one of the original apprentices at York Motors after the take-over of the Rolls-Royce Agency from Appleby and Ward. Alex was put onto my car, 42G1, when the motor was overhauled in 1964. Bert Ward supervised Alex’s work and commented to me that he was good at what he did. Probably the limit of Bert’s praise. Alex laid out all the dismantled parts of the engine in regimental order on a large bench so that Bert, in grey dustcoat and micrometer in hand, could examine them and decide replacements needed, all recorded by Alex in pristine overalls - a sight I shall never

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This will be easy I thought. Just get Steve to do all the work and a few months later pick left: Silver Ghost up a rejuvenated WXA68. Error! Steve was Chassis # 62CW about to get a Bentley Mk VI into his shop in front of the Art which could take up valuable space for a long Gallery, Sydney in the time and could require some engine work. A early 1970s. week later a phone call to Steve brought me left lower: The very back to earth – due to the amount of work complete tool trays to be done on the Bentley, he wouldn’t be on Silver Ghost able to work on the Wraith for many months. Chassis #62CW Jolly bad luck I thought, but I reckoned that under the running I would get another RR expert to do the job board. without a problem. Again, another few steps back to earth had to be taken, with the realisation that all the RR experts around Australia I rang did number and the body type. The loom is made not have enough space or time available to up of cloth covered cable with similar colours work on WXA68 in the short term. Things to those fi rst installed in the 30s. were grim until I spoke with Garth Selig of Repair and Restoration Services Pty Ltd in The cost is greater than buying the cable Sydney. Garth said that he would be able to direct from cable suppliers, but they will do the engine work, but with lack of space supply approximately the correct lengths and in his facility I would have to get the engine the various cable sizes and colours, so it its taken out and shipped from the Gold Coast lots easier than trying to source the material to Sydney on a pallet. from wire stockists. Some will only supply in 100m lengths so that takes it out of my Hmmm… I never dreamed of having to knowledge and ability. take the engine out of the Wraith, and even if Mal Henderson (NSW) I had dreamed of it, I would have said no, no, B111EJ, B201HM no. I had put together a VW Kombi engine as a student one Christmas Vacation after I stupidly bought the old 1957 ex-bread van with the engine in two metal boxes for £30. What a job. Later, in a state of poverty as a post grad student saw me also swap Holden engines from one wreck of a car to another to have some sort of reliability of transport. I thought, almost 50 years ago, that my days of removing and replacing engines would be gone forever and I could wash my oily hands Closer to home recently Silver Ghost of such nonsense! enthusiasts could have purchased a very What option did I have now – wait around nice 1920 Silver Ghost Chassis #62CW with for up to 12 months before I could get a lovely Brougham De Ville body by master someone to do the full job on WXA68, or coach builder and body restorer George take the engine out myself and ship it down Williams and subsequently owned by him to Sydney? Taking the motor out in my shed and then his family. The very complete tool then became my only real option. trays in the running boards were truly mouth- A well-documented series of articles watering! This was recently sold at auction in can be found on the net with the internet Sydney by Shannons for Aus$210.000. site reference www.sherbournemews.com/ With summer here it is a great time to above: Mal's 1935 Derby Bentley, Gurney wraith/wraith.htm. This gives details of exercise your Silver Ghost! Happy motoring. Nutting Coupé, (B102HM) begins to show its the rebuild of a 1939 Wraith engine which Bryan Inder (NSW) 12HG new colour. initially looked to be a great start, but I couldn’t fi nd anything in this presentation which detailed how to systematically strip Small Horsepower Register off the ancilliaries and physically take the Derby Bentley Register engine out. The Sherbourne Mews articles below: WXA68 stands with bonnet and radiator The Rebuilding the engine of WXA68, my removed ready for the motor to be removed. Spring means New Colours: 1938 Silver Wraith: olour has started to land on the Gurney Part 1: Diagnosis and engine removal. Nutting Derby. It was and will be 2 tone C y 1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith WXA68 green, though colours are quite close. It developed a rattling sort of noise a always needed a second look to pick up the M few months ago. Steve Sparks of NBS diff erences except the cover to the spare Services in Brisbane, using his high-tech wheel was noticeable. long screwdriver, listened to it as I revved up I don’t know how long until it's completed. the engine and concluded that there was a No progress on the Park Ward drop problem with the white metal bearings in the head except I have ordered a new loom of region of no 2 and 3 cylinders. Obviously, a job wiring from Fiennes. Fiennes will prepare a requiring the engine to be removed, pulled loom for your car if you provide the chassis apart, the problem identifi ed and fi xed. Præclarvm 5-19 Præclarvm 5-19 76977697 News from the Registers just briefl y mentioned the removal process the rear. Luckily, I managed to get the other and had a couple of useful tips, but step- recalcitrant stud out, albeit with quite a bit by-step procedures for removal were not of eff ort as I would have stretched the metal present. Obviously, these guys knew what housing around the wide diameter section. they were doing and removing an engine My guess is that these two studs are fi tted such as this was child’s play. like this so that when the engine is being re- Once I started the removal process, the installed, the studs will not wobble like all the worst part was getting the radiator removed. others and they would become the guides for With the aid of a friend we fi nally got the a perfect alignment. bonnet and the radiator off . The drawings available on the SHRF above: The engine sitting atop the transport CD were not that much help in this frame and soon to be delivered to Sydney. area. Everything was trial and error, with many phone calls for advice to My poor carpentry skills were dusted other friends and experts. off and I constructed a rigid frame using Everything possible was the front engine mounting and support stripped off the engine before an structure, and the redundant side engine attempt was to be made to actually mounting brackets. Ahh! Bunnings loved pull the engine completely out. I me traipsing in to their store to buy 4” x 4” have documented a step-by-step treated pine posts, sheets of thick plywood description of what I did, including and millions of nuts, bolts, washers and the things I did in error. If anyone is screws to build this contraption. The whole interested in reading this appalling package eventually was cobbled together, tale, please email me at johnrowney@ above: The engine well supported by the crane then duly wrapped in plastic and dispatched bigpond.com and I will send you a copy. ready for mounting in a transportation frame. to Sydney. With my engine hoist in position and It was surprising how easily the engine After the engine arrived safely in Sydney, hooked up with strapping, all ancillaries and came out after this. the preliminary investigation by Garth Selig showed that four of the white metal big end the front engine mounting removed, the I now had the engine out and hanging bearings were badly damaged and copious engine was about to be separated from the nicely beneath the crane. The next trick was quantities of metal were evident in the sump gearbox at the bell housing. The lifting and to build a structure to hold the engine in base. Obviously, the commencement of the extraction were made all the easier since place for the truck journey to Sydney. Garth the rebuild was well justifi ed and this had I had bought an engine levelling device. The recommended building a structure so that avoided catastrophic internal damage if the strapping hung from this device and the the engine was held like it would normally be car had been driven further. The next stage angle of the engine was easily altered as the supported by engine mountings. The Wraith, of the work will be outlined in a future issue extraction procedure progressed. however, has a front engine mounting, of Præclarvm. and the rear engine mounting is actually All the long studs between the engine John Rowney (Qld) supporting the gearbox. This rear mounting and bell housing were relatively easy to WXA68, B25KL, DRH32489. remove until I came to one naughty stud on had obviously been left on the chassis. the driver’s side of the motor, about half way Tom Clarke had told me a couple of below: Preliminary investigation by Garth up the bell housing. The nuts at each end years ago that the Wraith originally was Selig in Sydney identified damage, not of the stud were easily removed but I could supposed to have two engine mountings at associated with normal wear and tear, on not budge the stud from the front as I had the sides of the sump, but a later redesign several big-end bearing surfaces. done for all the other studs so far. I bought put a single engine mounting a bearing splitting tool and set to work under the gearbox, together to extract this recalcitrant member. After with a couple of stabilizing several hours of toil, I managed to pull it out mountings at angles at the about 3 or 4 mm. I then decided to give up side of the gearbox. The for a while and remove the rest of the studs. I castings for the sump had undid the nuts on the corresponding stud on already been made by the the other side of the motor, and it wouldn’t Rolls-Royce factory prior to come out either – just like it’s brother on the this change in philosophy, other side. I then tried to pull it out from the and the superfl uous engine rear of the bell housing, and, much to my mountings were therefore surprise, it came out easily! The trick I hadn’t retained. Brackets mounted on realised, was that these two particular studs the chassis to be connected for had a larger diameter section towards the these redundant mountings rear, and they can only be removed from were simply still installed on all the Wraiths made. Some below: Two of the bell housing studs with zealous mechanics have at their larger diameter section to the left (top in times made up their own the photo) compared to a standard gearbox engine mounting devices to retaining stud with a single diameter (bottom). fi t – my Wraith included. (These redundant home- made engine mountings on WXA68 were removed a couple of years ago following Tom’s advice.) 7698 Præclarvm 5-19 NewsNews fromfrom thethe RegistersRegisters

Saloon. This got me wondering how many Silver Cloud, Bentley S Series, PMCs Robert had owned over the years. Silver Wraith, Silver Dawn and We discussed his current garage and also Phantom V and VI Register Bentley Mark VI/R Type Register his father - Owen Bailey’s Rolls-Royce and Bentley custodianship. Starting the New Year on a New Foot: Owen was one of the earliest Victoria s I was putting the various stories n January next, the Cloud/S Register will Branch members having owned a 1936 Atogether for this edition of Præclarvm Ijoin with the Shadow/T Register and take Phantom III (3AZ158). It was a most elegant I found I was short of the usual Dawn a weekend away from city life to the 133rd Gurney Nutting drophead sedanca coupe Registrars report. So, taking my mobile year of the Candelo Show, near Merimbula in which he had from about 1965 to 1973. He phone in hand, I sent John a text to chase him southern NSW. also owned a 1955 Silver Dawn (SUJ100). up. What greeted me as a response was the I thank Gareth Bryant, their Registrar He owned many Silver Clouds and photo below and the jovial message: "How for arranging for us to attend what will a Bentley S Series cars starting in the 1960’s are you going and when will you get here?" great way to start the new year and be our with a late Silver Cloud Standard Steel, then I wished them well for the tour and can Register's fi rst tour in some years. three Silver Cloud II Standard Steel (one he advise members that the Registrar has purchased new and one owned by Television Please read overleaf, in the Shadow personality Graham Kennedy) and fi nally reassured me that services will return to Register's report, the full details of normal next edition, with the added benefi t two Silver Cloud III Standard Steel (porcelain the weekend and how to arrange your white and Blue/Silver). of a full 2019 Dawn Patrol report. - ed attendance. It promises to be a fun and relaxing weekend away. His Bentley was a S3 Bentley Flying Spur (BC162XC) - later owned by son Robert. Is this a CaSPer Record? Father and Son below: Dawn Registrar (on left in the yellow Owen and Robert Bailey: And now to Robert Bailey. shirt) with other Dawn Patrollers who meet up The 14th September this year saw the Robert’s aff air with Rolls-Royce and in Mallacoota before moving to Merimbula. Annual Victoria Branch Concours d’Elegance Bentley spans many years. at Springthorpe Common in Macleod. Along with his Silver Cloud and S Series Beautiful weather and lots of friendly people. cars he has owned a Bentley Mulsanne S (ex Rolls-Royce Silver Clouds and Bentley S Kerry Packer) and a 1997 Bentley Continental Series were well represented, however no R (BBV53354). Phantom IVs were present. He currently has the ex Ralph Pearson Among the Silver Clouds was my good 1974 Corniche FHC (CRH19097) and a 1968 T friend Robert Bailey’s latest acquisition, Rolls- series Bentley (SBH5495). Royce Silver Cloud III SGT203. A most beautiful His custodianship of Silver Cloud and S Black Pearl with Beige interior Standard Steel Series cars were the aforementioned S3 Flying Spur (later painted Dark Blue), a S3 Flying Spur (Cream) and now the Silver Cloud III (SGT203). Like Father, like Son Geoff rey May (Vic) VALE - Kate Stock SWA148 30 October 1942 - 6 August 2019 s we prepare to drive off to Merimbula Afor the 18th Dawn Patrol, we are left: Robert Bailey's new conscious there will be a very large and Sliver Cloud III (SGT203) at conspicuous absence this year, darling the recent Victorian Concours Display Day. Kate. Kathleen Mary Stock, partner of John Harriman, the Dawn Patrol Registrar, passed Her preferred mode of travel was in away on the 6th of August after a long and ‘Harriet’, their 1949 Silver Dawn in which brave battle with cancer. she and John drove all around Australia, She will always be remembered for her including three crossings of the Nullarbor. enthusiasm on Dawn Patrols, Concours, both Kate grew up in the Western District, State and Federal, as well as other car club the daughter of a country Solicitor and, events. Always perched with a glass of red after a number of years abroad, the and a cigarette she eagerly looked forward very glamourous Miss Stock returned to to the many interstate friends who attended Australia in the latest designer clothing of these occasions, beaming widely as they the era. At this time she undertook teacher appeared. training in Special Education which was her She was outgoing, warm and loquacious great love for the next twenty fi ve years. with a fi ery temperament, always cutting to She was a strong, intelligent woman the chase without hesitation and she didn’t who always saw the absurdity of any suff er fools gladly. situation, had a wonderful sense of the She was an endearing red head who ridiculous and loved nothing more than happily contributing to the entertainment of good conversation and a laugh. the travelling troupe. Always remembering We will look for the brightest red star in birthdays for those who celebrated them on the fi rmament and raise a glass of red to the Dawn Patrol weekend; she was the one her cherished memory and all the happy to organise cards and cakes to make the times spent together. occasion just that much more special. Robert Whitehead & Lex Lynch

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additive can cause leaks as it is much more penetrative than just water. 2. Hoses. Inspect the condition of your radiator hoses and coolant reservoir. Keep an eye out for leaks, especially at joints and connection points, such as where a hose connects to the engine block. Also, squeeze the hoses (when the engine is cool) every once in a while to make sure they feel fi rm and not excessively soft. 3. Wipers. Check/replace your windshield wipers. 4. Have your air-conditioning system surrounding: A group of photos from the 2018 Candelo Show. (courtesy Candelo Show website) properly checked as it will be wanted when summer arrives. Plus run your air-conditioning for a few minutes each week all year round to keep the seals moist. 5. Battery. Check for corrosion on your battery terminals. If you see any clean it off well or seek the advice of an authorised service centre as your battery might be on the way out. 6. Wash and wax the car. Grime from winter driving are hard on your car’s clear coat, paint, and underbody. Be ready for summer and give your vehicle a detailing. 7. Holiday road trip? Check your jack with surrounding areas that off er fantastic and spare tyre. As with the other tyres, make Shadow & T Register driving opportunities and picturesque sure it’s properly infl ated. Also, be sure your scenery, with memorable attractions to visit, jack is in the right place and you know how to use it. January Tour Details: that should make this event a great getaway to help hit the new year running. 8. Have your vehicle serviced according s mentioned in the last edition of to manufacturer recommendations. APræclarvm, we have planned a weekend Please note that the weekend is totally getaway from Friday 17th to Monday 20th fl exible; in that you can stay the full weekend, 9. Steering Wheel. Put a towel in your January, 2020, to coincide with the historic or if you are, say a Canberra member, you car to cover the steering wheel during hot Candelo Show. Also to this weekend away prefer to even just drive down for the show days. we are inviting the Cloud Register as our on the Sunday. 10. And one more important item. Guests, to make it a particularly special time! And yes, other Register models are most According the Rubber Manufacturers This year marks 133 years for the show! welcome to join us. Association in the USA only one out of 10 With the fi rst Candelo Show held in 1883, the If you have another preference for drivers checks his or her tyre pressure correctly. Candelo Agricultural, Horticultural and Dairy accommodation, that is fi ne too. The Pelican Make sure you are the one who does! Farmers Association has a rich history of Inn Motel will be our HQ for the event and Bruce Duncan (NSW) providing a great fun day out for the whole activities will commence from there. B255LH, ASK26816 family. Please see the display ad for the event on Activities and exhibits at this year’s page 7674 for details of how to book. I hope Post 03 Register Candelo Show include: to see a good turnout. • Exhibition of Dairy Cattle, Commercial Happy Motoring! ear members. As this is my fi rst report as Cattle, Dairy Goats, Poultry, Pavilion Gareth Bryant (Vic) Dyour “Post 2003 Crewe-Goodwood Cars” exhibits including local produce, arts, SRH24334 registrar, I would like to thank the Federal crafts and a Rolls-Royce Cloud/S & committee for my nomination and secondly Shadow/T Registers display. SMART Register may I say I will do my best to fulfi ll the new • Ring events including show jumping role! Whilst I have had the great pleasure of competitions are conducted throughout Are You Ready For Summer? meeting many of you at many rallies both the day. state and federal, it is probably appropriate Here are some general tips to help keep your to tell you a little about your “new registrar” • The amazing wood chop and dog jumping car running smoothly in the soon-to-be-here competitions are also a must see. hot weather. I started life in 1946, married Marg in 1971 and have 3 children and 8 grandchildren. • There is even an animal nursery for the I don’t claim to be an automotive expert I was born into a hard-working bakery young ones. however I feel these tips are common sense. family started by my grandfather Otto, who Not to mention, Candelo itself is a Whilst this is the S.M.A.R.T. column these emigrated from Germany at the turn of the wonderful little country town off ering great tips apply to all vehicles. They are provided century and opened a small bakery in Puckle food and wares at the General Store and café for information purposes only. Please seek St, Moonee Ponds soon after. I followed and ice cold beer at the Candelo Pub. the advice of an authorised service centre if my dad, who followed my grandfather and The local community has been doing it in doubt. Safety should be your number one continued the tradition of baking, a tradition tough of late, and it would be great to get priority. maintained by our sons today who are fourth as many of our cars their as possible and put 1. Fluid. Check the level of coolant fl uid generation bakers in our family business. some smiles on faces as only our cars can do. and make sure the coolant additive you use is My dad loved cars, and for me the best We will be staying in nearby Merimbula, added in the correct proportions. Too much day of the year was when he took me to 7700 Præclarvm 5-19 News from the Registers

the Melbourne motor show at the Royal read” for those interested in one Exhibition Buildings - coincidently where of the most intriguing automotive Motorclassica is held today. For both of us stories of all time. I have read it a the star was always the Rolls-Royce. It was of few times and still fi nd it fascinating! course the 1950s and 60s and Silver Clouds Part of the deal was that for 5 and Bentley Ss were the jewels in the crown, years both Bentley and Rolls-Royce and, as elegant and grand as they were, I will cars would be produced from the never forget seeing my fi rst Silver Shadow in factory at Crewe after which, in 1966 - it was so modern and chic! At the same January 2003, the brands would be time, I have to admit to many a heart throb completely separate with totally over a Ferrari and even a Ford Thunderbird! new models. Bentley still out of Alas, our bakery whilst providing a very Crewe and Rolls-Royce out of a new authentic and extremely hardworking factory at Goodwood. career, did not allow for expensive auto There was much fear at the time about the above: This is a photo of our GT (BE420471) indulgences, so a Ford Customline was our future direction that the new owners would coming down the production line at Crewe in family conveyance. take the beloved British brands which stood 2004. It was the 2nd GT delivered in Victoria, As far back as I can remember - about alone as the only brands in the world that now owned by club member Roger Cooke (Vic). 4 years old - I have loved cars, so much so have continued to produce only the highest story with Bentayga. It represents a massive my dad said I should have been born with quality motorcars from 1904 in the case of change that seems to be sweeping the mudguards! I can remember vividly seeing Rolls-Royce and 1919 with Bentley. automotive world, and having experienced my fi rst E-Type, and every day an elegant both these formidable vehicles, I can say There is much that can be said about the elderly gent used to drive past our house that it would appear that Charles Darwin was strategies and direction that the new owners in Essendon in a then new Garnet colored right when he said - It’s not the strongest or have taken our cherished brands and I have biggest species that survive, it’s the most spoken to many club members adaptable! Although both these vehicles are who have purchased post 2003 big and adaptable! vehicles. The overriding view is that under the new stewardship both In fi nishing this, my fi rst report, can I off er brands are in extremely good hands my personal opinion and say with great and that the post 2003 cars are confi dence, that our two hallowed brands continuing the fabulous tradition are in the very best of hands and that WO that their predecessors established. Bentley, CS Rolls and FH Royce would be On reviewing the last Chassis Plate extremely proud that their names still sit I estimate we have about 70 post at the masthead in the lexicon of motoring ‘03 cars in the club. This of course today. will continue to grow as more cars Cheers and Go well! become available as the new cars Ralph Plarre (BE748571, AD907238, age and suff er the usual massive BAB15561) above: This is 2005 Phantom VII (AS500225). We enjoyed many rallies in this car, now owned initial depreciation! by club member Bill Templer (Vic). I am a huge fan of the post ‘03 below: 2007 GTC (BE748571) still seeing cars and welcome any comments wonderful trouble free service to the Plarre from any owners in this regard. My household. Just turned 30,000km and Marg's own experience has been with 5 post favourite. ’03 cars, 3 from Bentley and 2 from Rolls-Royce, and over a 15 year period the experience has been nothing but fabulous with no problems beyond the odd minor glitch here and there. As above: 2009 Phantom VII Drop Head Coupe with all modern cars – for almost (AD907238). Marg's other favourite! Colour is any problem, your expert mechanic Moonstone with Crimson roof. The 2 red heads just plugs in the computer!! If any together! You know which one always wins! of you have had an interesting below: This is the last: the Brute in a Suit! the mechanical experience or a story re 2011 Mulsanne (BAB15561) saw wonderful Silver Cloud 3 which I would wait outside post ’03 cars I would love to hear from you. service on the overlander to Toowoomba. every day to see! My mother would despair. I keep in close contact with our Melbourne Arguably today's version of the Turbo-R, much Yes - hopeless I know! That was 60 years Bentley dealer and Rolls-Royce Melbourne modified in a modern body. Big, old-world V8 or so ago and now we fi nd ourselves in a Zagame group which are platinum sponsors saw the first light of day in 1959 in the Cloud totally diff erent world so I have included a of the Victoria Branch. 2 and Bentley S2; but now probably not much little history here which some of the newer longer for this world! members may fi nd interesting. Re imminent new models there is so much to write about the new Since 1931 our beloved Rolls-Royce and directions being explored by both Bentley had been together and British to the companies, and most is available core. But, following a tumultuous period on line, so I won’t waffl e too much for all concerned, on July 28th, 1998, the here. But suffi ce to say the mighty Volkswagen group became the new owner SUV is playing a huge roll in future of Bentley and the BMW group became the production and planning. As we new owner of Rolls-Royce. The deal was speak Cullinan is occupying 50% of very complex and I draw my reference from production at Goodwood and our a fantastic book called Kidnap of the Flying local Bentley dealer tells a similar Lady by Richard Feast. A book that is a “must Præclarvm 5-19 Præclarvm 5-19 77017701 Market Place - Classifi ed Advertising

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