AUSTIN 7 CLUB OF S.A. INC
2008 COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT: RALPH DRAGE, 37 DeCastella Avenue, Wynn Vale 5127 Ph: 8251 2637 (H) Mob: 0418 846 082 email: [email protected]
SECRETARY: SCOTT APPLEYARD, 3 Salisbury Street, Somerton 5044 Ph: 8295 3431 (H) Mob 0427 243 879 email:[email protected]
TREASURER: KEVIN HALEY, 3 Heron Walk, Mawson Lakes 5095 Ph: 8262 2983 (H) email: [email protected]
ASST TREASURER: LYN CLERKE, 39 Baker Street, Birkenhead 5015 Ph: 8449 1375 (H) email: [email protected]
ASST SECRETARY DAVID GARNETT, Fairlie Road, Kangaroo Flat 5118 Ph: Mob: 0438 700 854 email: [email protected]
COMPETITION CHRIS WATTERS, 224 Dawkins Road, Lewiston 5501 SECRETARY Ph:8524 3178 (H) email: [email protected]
REGISTRAR & GEOFF STEPHENS, 198 St Bernards Road, Hectorville 5073 LOG BOOKS: Ph: 8365 1343 (H) Mob: 0437 061 569 email: [email protected]
SPARES MANAGER DAVID GREAR, 19 Woodfield Avenue, Warradale 5046 & Vice President: Ph: 8296 1689 (H) email: [email protected]
TOURING: BRENTON SPANGLER, 42 Hamilton Ave, Warradale 5046 Ph: 8376 1924 (H) Mob: 0410 471 078 email: [email protected]
PROPERTY: TREVOR CLERKE, 39 Baker Street, Birkenhead 5015 Ph: 8449 1375 (H) email: [email protected]
EDITOR, A7 Journals: DAVID SEARLES, 33 Hughes Street North, Woodville 5011 Ph: 8445 1444 (H) Mob: 0408 700 047 email: [email protected]
Delegate to the Committee & SANJAY KUMAR, 16 Salisbury Street, Unley 5061 Convenor of SA Rotors Group: Ph: Mob: 0411 772 768 email: [email protected]
**************************************************************************************** CAMS Delegate: TONY MORGAN, Ph: 8264 7179 email: [email protected]
LIBRARIAN: RON BURCHETT, 40 Johnson Parade, Blackwood 5051 PH 8278 3197 (H) email: [email protected]
**************************************************************************************** All correspondence to: The Secretary AUSTIN 7 CLUBROOMS: 262 TAPLEYS HILL ROAD, SEATON 5023 The Austin 7 Club SA Internet address is: www.austin7clubsa.com.au Austin 7 Journals Page 2 January 2008
Austin 7
Journals
Volume 183 January 2008
PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2007
Members, This year has been a busy, exciting, challenging but rewarding year. Unfortunately some of us have had a year where hospital has been our visiting place for repairs to our old chassis. For those that can no longer attend events and outings, my thoughts go to you and your families. However with any club such as ours there is such a wide spread of ages with all experiences in life and that is what builds and makes a club strong. Examples of this are many but when we were broken into, members offered their services and skills to organise and repair the club.
The clubrooms has had repairs done and been painted inside and outside, also the plants have been pruned and mulch spread in order to save water, but at the same time continuing to keep our area a beauty to behold. This has been conducted during the working bees and many hours put in by the volunteers who come in during the week to prune the roses, mow the lawns and keep the area and clubhouse clean. More importantly, our roof and yard will no longer have pine branches and needles blocking them. Due to the generosity of our neighbour, all the trees in the property next door have been removed as some of them were a danger to us and to the public passing on the footpath. Thanks go especially to Gerry Lang our retiring Property Officer for the many hours he has put in at the clubrooms, to Lyn Clerke and Kay Butler for their tending of the roses and to everyone who turned up at the working Bees. Most of all, I and all who attended the working Bees give a special thanks to Ruth Perry, who under the guidance of Merv, supplied the morning teas, with special mention of her savoury scones that she won‘t give out her secret recipe to anyone.
The people who arranged events for us this year have done an exemplary job. What with Leisure Runs, Quarterly luncheons, Day Runs, the Border run, and the extra long week events away, we, the members have been well catered for. Thank you all for helping make these events successful.
For those that wanted to know more about the mechanical side of their vehicles, the Enthusiasts Nights run by David Grear and his helpers, were of great benefit and another way of sharing knowledge in a more informal way. On special nights, David introduced evening runs where the run completed with a supper at different venues. Thanks you David and your left hand man David Garnett for these nights.
To our Modern Regularity organisers; Tony Morgan and Competition Secretary, Chris Watters, our thanks go to you for encouraging participation in these events. To Geoffrey Stephens, I congratulate you on winning the State Title. In line with this event and many others around the state and in some cases interstate, we have a team that works away from the limelight at race meetings and without them race meetings could not be held. That group is the Austin 7 Club Timing Team led by Barry Frost. Thanks to you, Barry, and your team for the time and energy you put into your tasks and promoting the club by being at these events.
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This year has seen Geoff Stephens busy with the Historic Registration of our vehicles. He also shows exemplary conduct above and beyond by allowing members to join by inspecting their vehicles and assisting with the registration requirements at his place of business. Thanks for the effort on our behalf.
The club is required to comply with Occupational Safety and Welfare Acts, Food Handling Regulations, Hazard & Risk Assessment and a myriad of things we have to meet so that the club can function. The Committee has had to come to grips with these changes and also to continue to function so that we all have a good time. The Secretary ties all this together by keeping minutes and receiving and replying to the plethora of correspondence that comes to the Committee via the letter box and electronically. Without Ralph Drage and the other members of the committee, my job would be impossible to conduct. Thanks to all who have served your fellow members so very well over the past twelve months.
Our Treasurer (Lyn Clerke) and my nurse in times of injury has stood by my side and worked incessantly for the club in large and small events and has willingly done much running around getting things for the club events. Earlier she indicated that she was not seeking re-election as Treasurer and has duly handed over to Kevin Haley who was elected in her stead. To allow for a smooth transition she has been elected as Assistant Treasurer for the time being. I thank her for being my partner in both life and in club life and for all she has done since taking up the role of Treasurer.
I also, am retiring as President but not from the club and wish to pass my heartfelt thanks to all who have assisted me over the years to achieve what we as a club have achieved. I have enjoyed my time in the chair and your friendships are very much treasured. I wish the next President, Ralph Drage, all the best and encourage you all to welcome him and to assist the Committee to enjoy their time as well.
Trevor Clerke President 2007.
PRESIDENT'S LAST PRATTLE
Hi, everybody. Christmas is over, and by the time you read this 2008 is well established. My term as President has come to an end and I have enjoyed and indeed felt privileged to lead a diverse and dynamic group of people with such a skill base. Your friendship and assistance has been wonderful over the time. I know you will give our incoming President, Ralph Drage, the same assistance as you have given to me. I thank all the people who have been on the committee, not just in the last year but in all the years that I was President, for without them and their willingness to assist, a President is like a steering wheel without a car. I also would like to pass on my thanks to those members who are leaving the committee, and wish them all the best in the future. To those who are not well, I send my regards and also from members of the club to you. All the best in 2008, and may the year bring you all Health, Happiness and lots of friendship.
Trevor Clerke Immediate Past President
Austin 7 Journals Page 4 January 2008
WANTED
ACCESS
TO HISTORIC MOVIE FILMS, OF “AUSTIN 7 CLUB OF S.A. INC.” CLUB EVENTS.
FORMAT: “STANDARD 8MM”, “SUPER 8MM” & POSSIBLY “16MM”
PERIOD: 1950‟S—1960‟S ARE OF PARTICULAR INTEREST * LATER PERIODS WILL BE OF INTEREST ALSO.
*SHOWING AUSTIN SEVENS AND EARLY RACING CARS COMPETING IN “MUD SPRINTS”. “HILL CLIMBS”, “PORT WAKEFIELD RACING” AND GENERAL SPEED EVENTS.
“WE” ONLY WANT ACCESS SO AS TO COPY ON TO MODERN FORMAT. ———————————————————————————————————
To all Club Members,
If in the course of your socializing, and any person says “I was once a member” or anything that says they have a past connection themselves, or through some other person, mention the above details (with as much emphases as appropriate). Where applicable extract as much detail as possible and see to „IT‟ that this information is passed on to:-
Any Club Committee Member—via club calendar.
Ian R Jones c/- 8864 5002 or P.O. Box 420 Balaklava 5461
Page 86 Adelaide telephone book -Austin 7 Club.
Austin 7 Journals Page 5 January 2008
On and from 1 February 2008, Geoff Stephens’ KGB Car Audio Services will be located at new premises.
GEOFF STEPHENS
K G B Car Audio Services Pty Ltd 22 O.G. Road Klemzig S.A. 5087
* Car Audio * Car Radio Repairs * Alarms * Immobilisers * Hands Free Kits * Central Locking * Speed Alert * Cruise Control
Phone: 8266 1488 Mobile: 0437 061 569 Fax: 8266 1588 Special Discounts to Austin 7 Club members
Austin 7 Journals Page 6 January 2008
COMING EVENTS January: 12 SA Rotors Meeting. 14 Club Meeting at the clubrooms starts at 8pm sharp, please bring plate of supper to share. A7 spares open 1 hour prior to meeting. 19 Registration & Subs Day at the Clubrooms between 2pm & 5pm where afterwards there will be a BYO barbecue to enjoy the camaraderie of all present - wouldn't be surprised if a run to the North Haven Ice Cream shop happens after the bbq. 29 City of Playford Cavalcade of cars – Elizabeth to Virginia – entry form available.
February: 2 CAMS Awards Presentation. 9 SA Rotors Meeting. 10 All British Day - Uraidla Oval arrival 11am. 10 Modern Regularity Round 1 Mallala Motor Sport Park. 11 Club Meeting at the clubrooms starts at 8pm sharp, please bring plate of supper to share. A7 spares open 1 hour prior to meeting. 17 A7C Day Run details at Jan meeting. 19 Leisure Run. 21/24 Clipsal 500. 25 A7 Club Enthusiasts Night & Run. Starts at 7pm from the Clubrooms, the run will be shorter than previous runs with a destination of Outer Harbour and coming back to Port Adelaide for an evening meal at Carmines Port Pizza Bar, a well known establishment of the Port. 29 Quarterly Luncheon.
March: 2 Power of the Past Mt Barker Oval & Club Run. 8 SA Rotors Meeting. 8/10 PADARC Rally at Port Pirie, leaves Caltex Bolivar at 8.30am on Saturday. 13/16 F1 AGP – Melbourne. 17 Club Meeting at the clubrooms starts at 8pm sharp, please bring plate of supper to share. A7 spares open 1 hour prior to meeting. 18 Leisure Run. 21/24 2008 Annual SA/Vic Border Run to Wentworth NSW and is being hosted by the Victorian A7 Club. The theme of the Border Run is the ―Ruby‖, both the Austin 7 Ruby Saloon and the Paddle Steamer ―RUBY‖ which is the flagship of the town of Wentworth. Accommodation is being reserved in 2 motels and a caravan park. It looks like it‘s going to an interesting weekend with the extra day of activities (and also time to take it easy too!). Contact with all who have indicated they are coming will be via email or individually in the coming weeks. If you would like to come along please contact David Searles on 8445 1444 as soon as possible, accommodation is getting scarce, bookings will have to close off end of January. 22/24 Historics: Mallala & Collingrove 31 A7 Club Enthusiasts Night. A visit to a member‘s workshop at Byre Ave Somerton Pk where we will put an Austin 7 up on a hoist for all to see what they look like from underneath. Please bring your old car as there is plenty of parking, and a sausage sizzle will be provided.
April: 6 Vintage Gathering—VSCC. 6 Modern Regularity Round 2 Mallala Motor Sport Park. 12 SA Rotors Meeting. 12 Twilight Races Mallala Rnd 1. Austin 7 Journals Page 7 January 2008
COMING EVENTS 14 Club Meeting at the clubrooms starts at 8pm sharp, please bring plate of supper to share. A7 spares open 1 hour prior to meeting. 15 Leisure Run. 20 A7 Club Day Run. 28 A7 Club Enthusiasts Night: Due to the success of our Swap Meet last year we will once again be hosting another one for car related goods. Bring along that part that has been hanging in the shed for years and is no longer is suitable for the vehicle you own. Spares will be open all night.
June 2008: 6/10 ROTARY STEAM, HORSE AND VINTAGE RALLY QUEEN‘S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND being held at Echuca in Victoria. 29 Extra A7 event, morning run to Cummins House Novar Gardens for tour and morning tea, followed by BYO lunch at the Perry‘s. More details later
IS YOUR VEHICLE A CONDITIONALLY REGISTERED HISTORIC VEHICLE THROUGH THE AUSTIN 7 CLUB?
If so, you must get your Log Book endorsed by the Club Registrar (Geoff Stephens) as soon as possible after you have paid your subscription for 2008 and also if renewing your registration, have Geoff endorse your current Registration Certificate.
After 1 March 2008, the club is required to advise the Registrar of Motor Vehicles the name of any member who has a conditionally registered vehicle on our register who, either ceases membership of this club or, does not renew their subscription for 2008 by this date. Geoff needs to know in order to maintain accurate records of vehicles attributed to this club.
Please do your part to preserve the integrity of this conditional registration system we are privileged to have through our Austin 7 Club.
Austin 7 National Rally 2012
The Austin 7 club of S.A. is holding the next national rally for Austin 7‘s and it will be held in the Barossa Valley from the 1st of October 2012 to the 5th of October 2012.
The rally committee has had a number of committee meetings including one on site in the Barossa Valley and believe that this is the best place for a rally due to access to accommodation, lack of traffic lights and good Austin roads.
Further information will be published in coming magazines.
Any member who would like to help is encouraged to contact the Chairperson David Grear. Austin 7 Journals Page 8 January 2008
2007 Panasonic World Solar Challenge The South Australian Austin 7 Club was again involved in manning the Adelaide timing control at Angle Vale for 3 days for this technically challenging event from Darwin to Adelaide. It started on Saturday 20th October with Barry Frost supervising time trials at Hidden Valley raceway: the cars began their 3000 km drive next morning at 8 am, with the winning car reaching Angle Vale on Thursday 25th at 4.54 pm.
A brief history of the event In 1982, after staging numerous economy runs in Australia, Danish-born adventurer Hans Tholstrup had the idea of crossing Australia in a car using only solar power. He teamed with Larry Perkins and drove the world‘s first solar powered car, ―the Quiet Achiever‖, 4052 km from Sydney to Perth in 20 days. The first solar challenge was staged from Darwin to Adelaide in 1987; the GM entry, ―Sunraycer‖, won at an average speed of 67 km/h, and led a field of 20 cars. The SA Government acquired the rights to run the event in 1996 and it is now organised every two years by Events South Australia, the major events division of the SA Tourism Commission. This year celebrated 20 years of solar powered motoring and over those years, more than 300 solar car teams comprising over 2500 individuals from around the globe have taken part. In 2005, the Dutch Nuna team scored a hat trick of wins, at an average speed of 103 km/h.
Rule changes and the cars For 2007, a new ―Challenge‖ Class was set – to build a new generation of solar car, which with little modification, could be the basis for practical transport. The solar array area was set at 6 square metres (a 25% reduction), the driver‘s seating position was now upright, with access and egress achieved unaided and many new safety requirements are needed. Plus they have to obey the new NT speed limit of 130 km/h and the SA limit of 110 km/h on the Stuart Highway. The cars are designed to be aerodynamic, lightweight with low rolling resistance and electrically efficient. They use carbon fibre, Kevlar and fibreglass and must have brakes, safety harness, turn signals, gauges, rear view mirrors (or camera), ventilation and sometimes cruise control. A variety of solar cell technologies are used to convert sunlight to electricity, which is then stored in batteries, which include lead-acid, Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), Nickel-Cadmium (NiCad), Lithium–ion or Lithium-polymer. Electric motors are usually dual-winding DC brushless motors, mounted in one of the rear wheels to give direct drive transmission; power output is around 7.5 kW, but the top cars can run in excess of 130 km/h. What hadn‘t changed was the need for an official observer to ride with the team to record any incidents (eg unsafe driving practices, etc) and to monitor any battery changes – for which time penalties would be applied. The observers changed teams at each control stop, so no favouritism could be implied, and thus got to travel with different teams for each part of the drive. Every night they slept in their swag under the stars alongside the highway, were up before dawn each morning and tasted different cuisines as well!
Race strategy The aim is to drive at optimal speed throughout the race but this is dependent on the sunlight available and the remaining capacity of the car‘s batteries each day. The team must therefore balance power use and recharge at all times: data is fed from the solar car to computers in the support vehicle Austin 7 Journals Page 9 January 2008 to efficiently manage the power available. The batteries are charged as much as possible outside racing hours (8 am to 5 pm) by angling the solar arrays so that they are perpendicular to the sun‘s rays.
Qualifying at Hidden Valley Raceway, Darwin 38 teams used the pit complex at the track as their base and were entered in two classes – ―Challenge‖ (with 21 entries) and ―Adventure‖(with 17 entries) for existing cars - and had been using the track and local highways for testing. Qualifying required each car to complete one flying lap of the track, to establish starting positions, and then to complete a lane change and a braking test to satisfy NT road regulations. The Japanese TIGA car set the fastest lap time; its best lap of 1-52.7 (92.6 km/h) was 7 seconds quicker than its 2005 time. The next (and quickest ―Challenge‖ car) was the Belgian Umicar Infinity with a lap time of 2-08.9 (81.0 km/h). Only two cars failed to qualify: the Malaysian Suria Kar 2 broke a RH front wheel entering the main straight at speed and crashed, while the Venezuelan entry had bigger problems. On arrival in Darwin they found that vital components of the car – batteries and drive components had been delivered to various states in the US! Nevertheless, with assistance from other teams they struggled to get the car ready for qualifying, using battery power only, but it failed in the form up area and then as it was pushed backwards out of the way, a front suspension bolt broke!
Starting in front of Parliament House, Darwin Beginning at 8 am on Sunday 21st, the cars were flagged off at one minute interval – except that five were unable to go at their allocated time, as they refused to start – one was the RAA Kelly from TAFE SA! But the most dramatic failure was one of the favourites - the Dutch Nuna 4, which had qualified in 5th place; all five cars were fixed and started the race to Adelaide. The Venezuelan car had been repaired: it was pushed to the start line, received the starting flag and was then withdrawn.
On road dramas One of the better-equipped teams was from the University of Michigan – they had a V8 Supercar-sized semitrailer plus several other support cars – and had qualified to start 11th at 8.10 am: by 9.10 they had crashed the solar car into the back of their leading support car in traffic. This cost them a day‘s running, as they had to return to Hidden Valley to repair the severe damage. Also on the first day, the leading support car for Phoenix from Taiwan ran off the bitumen and rolled, fortunately with no serious damage to the four occupants, although they were hospitalised - the team continued. The Stanford University Equinox broke a wheel and rolled near Marla and the RAA Kelly team car, towing a trailer, also joined the rollover club, again with no serious injuries to anyone. Another Dutch entry, Twente One, which had qualified 8th, suffered five different broken front suspension components, as the result of the cattle grids on the Stuart Highway. The sun this year was not so cooperative – driving in to Alice Springs on Tuesday 23rd the leading cars were travelling under very heavy clouds and getting no battery recharging. On Saturday 27th the weather was extremely foul, with strong northerly winds bringing heavy dust storms and eventually rain. Teams, which by this time had not left Port Augusta, were instructed by the organisers to trailer their cars to the finish.
The results At the Alice Springs control, a handicap restart was applied to the leading ―Adventure‖ cars (which had been fastest on the road thus far) so that the ―Challenge‖ cars would be first into Adelaide. Despite their start line dramas, Nuna 4 had headed their class from day 3 and was first into our control at 4.54 pm on Thursday 25th: their actual running time was 33 hours; at an average speed of 90.87 km/h. (2005 time for Nuna 3 was 29 hours 11 minutes, average 102.75 km/h). Second was the Belgian Umicar Infinity in 34 hrs 36 mins, at 88.05 km/h, with the Australian Aurora 101 third in 35 hrs 17 mins, at 85.00 km/h. Seven others finished in this class, with ten teams finding the challenge and the conditions beyond their expectations and had to be trailered to the finish. For the ―Adventure‖ class, TIGA was the winner with a time of 32 hrs 3 mins, at 93.57 km/h (2005 time was 33 hrs 45 mins, at 88.84 km/h); second was the Taiwanese Apollo-V in 35 hrs 43 mins, 83.96 km/h followed by the Australian Aviva Southern Aurora in 40 hrs 44 mins, 73.63 km/h. A further five cars made it to the finish with another eight also having to be trailered to Adelaide. Austin 7 Journals Page 10 January 2008
The following gives an insight into the preparation that the Nuna team put into the event. A new team of 11 engineering students designed and built this year‘s car in 14 months. The 2005 team then became this year‘s support crew, bringing their knowledge of the road, conditions and what is needed on a day-to-day basis to be successful. They were the first team in 2001 to come with a complete software program customised for their car that calculated power input and optimal output based on solar radiation, current and projected winds and forecasted weather conditions and cloud cover. Also, they had logged the road camber and topography for the full distance via GPS data acquired over the previous races.
The Greenfleet cars Run in conjunction with the Solar Challenge, the Greenfleet class provided a showcase of current advanced technology, to provide better solutions to transport and mobility by highlighting a selection of cleaner and greener vehicles, both three and four wheeled. They ran in a series of overnight stops and demonstrated new automotive technologies offering substantial improvements in electric, hybrid and low carbon fuels. The vehicles comprised latest model diesels from Peugeot, Audi and Hyundai, two hybrid Toyota Prius, a SAAB running on Ethanol 85 (85% ethanol/15% petrol), several cars/bikes running on various biofuels and three very interesting and experimental cars from Japan‘s Osaka Sangyo University. These were not driven on the highway but were displayed at the various stops. One was solar powered; one was a modern open sports-racing car design (similar to an Elfin Mallala) running on hydrogen fuel cells, which required 28 bottles of hydrogen to be taken with the convoy for the trip to Adelaide. The third and most interesting car – Oxy Ride Racer - was 3.3 m long, 56 cm high! (it looked like a miniature Bluebird land speed record car, with a large tail fin), weighed 38 kg, was powered by 192 AA batteries and is capable of 122 km/h!! This is a record for this type of vehicle and was set in August this year: its lap time at Hidden Valley was 3-01.5, speed 57.5 km/h.
Fuel consumptions in litres/100 km for selected cars were: Diesels: Hyundai i30 – 3.2; Audi A3 1.9e – 3.3; Peugeot 207 HDi – 3.9; Peugeot 307 HDi – 5.1. All cars had driver only on board; luggage travelled in support cars and no air con was used. Hybrid: Toyota Prius – 5.6; Annesely College petrol/electric hybrid – 7.3. Drivers and passengers, air con used as needed – real world driving. SAAB BioPower – 9.3. Driver and passengers, air con used as needed – real world driving. Thanks to the crew at Angle Vale - Barry, Bob and Cindy Frost, Bill and Ronnie Gower and Ian Alexander.
Further information is available at www.wsc.org.au and www.greenfleet.com.au
Team - Aurora Challenge; 101 Australia The 2005 car was destroyed by fire in Spain and this new car shows how modern solar cells can be moulded to an aerodynamic shape. Finished 3rd in class.
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Team - FH Bochum Solar Car Team; Solar World No. One This German team had the most dramatic and well-engineered design: in their words ―beauty can be the result of an engineering process‖. Finished 4th in class Canopy opened with hydraulic lift for service.
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Team – Nuon Solar Team; Nuna 4 The winning Challenge class car - 33 hrs - from the Delft University of Technology. Shows what a $2 million budget can achieve – very efficient and fast although start line dramas nearly torpedoed their race before it began. Pictured at A7 finish control, Angle Vale.
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Team – University of Michigan; Continuum Another well-funded team on their 6th visit to Australia but were set back by a traffic accident, losing the first day‘s running. They recovered to finish 7th in class.
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Team – Ashiya University Solar car Project; Ashiya Sky Ace Tiga The winning Adventure class car – the fourth time to Australia – and fastest overall time of 32 hrs 3 mins. This photo shows the car leaving the start in Darwin in 2005
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Team – TAFE SA; RAA Kelly Third time for this car in Adventure class – another to have start line dramas - needed to call the RAA!!! They also recovered to finish 7th in class.
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Team – UniversityTeknologi Malaysia; Suria Kar 2 Never recovered from a crashed during qualifying due to a broken front wheel.
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Team – Solar Team Twente; Twente One First time for this Dutch team – suffered 5 broken front suspension components during the race but made it to 6th in class.
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Team – OSU Future Car Challenge; Oxy Ride Racer Small and very low to the ground but can do 122 km/h on 192 AA batteries – Panasonic of course. One of the Greenfleet cars.
Thanks go to Barry Frost for this most interesting and informative article.
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Club regalia for sale: The club has a variety of items of interest to members which are available from the Treasurer each meeting at the clubrooms.
Austin 7 Club Ezi grip pen: $1.00 Austin 7 Club Decal small: $1.00 Austin 7 Club Decal large: $2.00 Austin script hat/lapel badge: $3.00 Austin 7 Club Badge Cloth: $3.00 Austin 7 Club Badge Metal Radiator $20.00 Austin 7 Club 50th year history book: $20.00 Austin 7 Short Sleeve Yellow & Blue top: $20.00 Austin 7 Short Sleeve Dark Blue 3 button top $28.00 sizes in stock M,L, & XL. Austin 7 Long Sleeve Polar Fleece Jumpers: $45.00 sizes in stock S,M,L & XL.
Austin 7 Journals Page 13 January 2008
PAST EVENTS
AROUND THE HOUSES. Sunday 21st October 2007. When I heard that the weather forecast for today was for the temperature to be over 30deg. I wasn't sure if I was looking forward to a trip in our HG without air-con as I am not a great fan of the hot weather, but was promptly told by my husband that I would just have to wind down the windows.
So it was just a case of applying the sunscreen, putting some extra ice in the Esky to keep our lunch cool and filling up my water bottle and heading off to meet at the Clubrooms. On arrival at the Clubrooms, my first thought was perhaps others had decided not to come because of the weather, but was informed we would be joined by others along the way. On the way to the Grear‘s house at Warradale, we took a scenic drive, past many deposits on the footpath of peoples hard rubbish collection. Some of the cars were travelling slowly, but resisted the temptation to stop. One member mentioned she had seen a large milk urn, but it would have really taken up the whole back seat of the A30.
Thanks to the great directions, typed ably by Mason Spangler, we arrived at the Grear‘s house, proving that there is always more than one way to get from A to B. Here we enjoyed a shared morning tea, but it turned out that most of the ladies took advantage of the shelter of the back verandah, while the husbands checked out the contents of David's shed. (How many cars are in his shed?). I must say David's shed was certainly an example of how tidy a shed can he, with a pit made to fit an A7.
After dragging the men from the shed it was time to set off to view the Kingston Historic House, which is situated on a three acre reserve above the Kingston Park Caravan Park and is the oldest building in the Holdfast Bay Council area. Here we were joined by more Austin 7 Journals Page 14 January 2008
PAST EVENTS AROUND THE HOUSES. Sunday 21st October 2007. members and after wandering through the house, viewing many photos and noting how much restoration has taken place, Fran, one of the volunteers at Kingston House, gave us an informative talk on the history of the occupants of the property. Fran was very impressed by our members‘ vehicles and asked for a photo to be taken of them out the front.
The sea breeze at Kingston Park was certainly refreshing, but it was back in our vehicles to find our way to Clarendon to have lunch at the home of Michael & Judy Norris. What a great spot to have our lunch under a huge tree big enough to provide shade for all and a beautiful rhododendron in the background. After lunch we had a guided tour of the Norris‘s property, despite being told to watch for snakes, everyone was amazed at the achievements of Judy and Michael since moving to the property, of course this includes building an essential shed. We even saw an elephant standing quietly among the trees. Judy has a really delightful cottage garden full of many varieties of flowers, which provides much colour and perfume to their garden.
All too soon it was time to go our many ways home after another day of great company. Thanks again to the Grear‘s and Norris family for allowing us to share their homes.
Joy Moffat.
Port Vincent Holiday House.
• 200Km And Just 2 Hours away from Adelaide is a four bedroom holiday house. • It accommodates 8 persons in • 2 Double beds & • 4 Single beds. • All you need to take is your linen, food & whatever you drink. • The town has a Hotel, restaurant, Hardware & 3 General stores. • 2 Petrol Stations & auto-gas is available. • For further information call Trevor or Lyn Clerke on 08 84491375 or • 0428 851 139.
Austin 7 Journals Page 15 January 2008
PAST EVENTS
RIVERLAND RAMBLE:- 28th OCTOBER to 3rd NOVEMBER 2007
PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR CARS: Addyman, Nadia & Arthur Austin 10 Baker Val & Alan Sports Mercedes Bayliss Ron & Margaret Modern & C/Van Bower Malcolm & Jeanette (UK) With Haley‘s Burrows Glynis & Bill Austin A40 Butler Kaye & Merilyn McKinstry Cortina & Camplet Clerke Trevor & Lyn 4wd + C/Van Coates Alan & Kerrie Austin 7 Comet Cunningham Robert & Dawn 4wd + C/Van Drage Marie & Ralph Austin A95 Trailering Haley‘s A7 Franklin David & Rosemary Davis Chev & MG. TC - Renmark Gower Bill & Veronica Austin A40 Haley Lynn & Kevin Modern & Austin 7 Jones Cheryl & Ian Austin 7 Keil Pam & George Modern & Austin 7 Kennewell John & Judene Austin A30 Countryman O‘Connell Laurie & Sandra Austin A40 Perry Ruth & Merv Modern Rabone John & Roslyn Austin Lancer Rix Ted & Barb Morris Minor Van Searles David Modern & Austin 7 Seidel Keith & Wendy Holden FJ Spangler Brenton, Cyndy, Mason, & Shirley, (Cyndy‘s Mum) Ford Falcon Stephens Geoff & Bronwyn & Kate Modern - 1 Night Thomas Marilyn & Leigh 4wd C/Van & Boat Walsh Barry & Lyn Austin A30 Watters Chris & Joan Modern & Austin 7
SUNDAY 28TH OCTOBER.
It was a wild and windy day. Most of us assembled at the Tea Tree Gully Hotel for a 9.30am departure. It was great to see Pam & George Keil from Pt. Lincoln again, but they were very disappointed that their Austin 7 was not quite ready for them to use. They, like Ian & Cheryl Jones, would go anywhere in the toughest of conditions in their seven.
Morning tea was at Birdwood, then on to Mt Pleasant, through Cambrai & Sedan. Ralph, the organizer of the trip, took a wrong turn and was heading towards Mannum. I think he was trying to keep it hush, hush but you know the Austineers, nothing goes unnoticed and of course we didn‘t let him forget it.
After crossing the River by ferry, we had lunch at Swan Reach. Then on to Loxton, to see the Tree of Knowledge, it is a huge gum tree marked with all of the flood levels, from 1931, 1956 being the highest and 1993 being the last recorded.
We arrived at Berri Riverside Caravan Park at around 4.00pm. The caravaners were already set up. Walked down to the Berri Hotel for a lovely A-La-Carte Dinner, then returned to the Communal room for a briefing on our week‘s itinerary and was told by Pam to prepare for an ―R‖ night on Thursday night. John and Roslyn were celebrating their wedding anniversary in the very same Austin Lancer they had come to Berri in on their honeymoon, 40 years ago.
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PAST EVENTS RIVERLAND RAMBLE:- 28th OCTOBER to 3rd NOVEMBER 2007 Cont
Alan Baker paying homage to the Tree of Knowledge at the Loxton foreshore.
MONDAY 29TH OCTOBER Leaving the Caravan Park at 9.00am we drove down the main street to the old water tower which is now a scenic lookout. After walking up 96 steps to the top, we were completely goosed, but the view of Berri and the river was well worth the effort. Then on to the Monash Playground, across the road was a chocolate factory opened especially for us, so many paid a visit to build up their energy to be able to ride on the play ground. (That‘s our excuse). Here David, Rosemary and their grandchildren, who they were staying with in Renmark, joined us.
Marie Drage having all the fun at the Monash Playground.
We all thought we were young again, the mind said, so but the body didn‘t agree. The only fit one was Chris, swinging like a monkey on a rope, then of course Mason, who was young and fit, copied much to his mum‘s horror. Then there were many of us who went on the huge slippery dip. It was rather slow, until Marie came down, I don‘t what she had on differently to us, but she came down at 100 mph. no hands and at the bottom went face first into the sand. It was the funniest sight, good enough for funniest home videos.
Then it was back to Berri to shop for our week‘s supply of food etc. B.B.Q. dinner was at 6.00pm in the Communal Room. . After dinner many of us played PASS THE ACE until 10.00pm. It was hilarious with Shirley‘s little screams but Pam was the final winner.
Austin 7 Journals Page 17 January 2008
PAST EVENTS RIVERLAND RAMBLE:- 28th OCTOBER to 3rd NOVEMBER 2007 Cont
TUESDAY 30TH OCTOBER Today we travelled 20kms to Renmark to board the heritage steam vessel P.S. INDUSTRY for a 2hr cruise. Commissioned in 1911, the INDUSTRY once worked for S.A. Water keeping the Murray clean from snags etc. It retired in 1969 and spent 20years decaying until 1990 when volunteers started restoring it. All volunteers work tirelessly to operate and maintain this vessel. Delicious scones cooked in the old wood fired oven in the galley and topped with jam and cream were served for morning tea.
We lunched in Renmark, and then onto Ruston‘s Rose Garden. Arthur wasn‘t very interested until Nadia told him there were old cars including Austin 7s, then, she didn‘t see him for dust and couldn‘t get him to leave. The afternoon was free time to do whatever. Dinner was in the Communal Room, with barbecue, pizza etc. A lady from Cobdogla informed us of the history of the internment camp at Loveday. Lawrie & Sandra ran a quiz night with 8 tables of 6. Jones‘, Bower‘s and Haley‘s won on a tie breaker. Walsh‘s, Drage‘s and the Addyman‘s came last and got the nuts prize. We were coming about 5th until the last round of questions and because we didn‘t want table 1, Wendy‘s table that was coming last, to be embarrassed we answered all funny answers to the last set of questions. We knew there would be a booby prize. (We were not so silly after all) Austin 7 Journals Page 18 January 2008
PAST EVENTS RIVERLAND RAMBLE:- 28th OCTOBER to 3rd NOVEMBER 2007 Cont
WEDNESDAY 31ST OCTOBER It was a free day today. Some visited The Almond Hut, wineries, wild life park, Kingston on Murray, Overland Corner etc. We saw an interesting Memorial at Lyrup. Ted Rix‘s Father and his four brothers, who were in the Second World War, came from this town, and Ted‘s father was the only man from Lyrup who was killed in action. A cross was alongside his name on the granite memorial. About 10 years ago all of the families were contacted and they donated by buying a paver with their names embossed on it. Amongst others were Ted, Barb and Amelia‘s names.
While we were out ―Thomas The Turd Tank‖ cleaned out our septics Walked to Berri Hotel for A-La-Carte Dinner, had a little flutter on the pokies and returned to The Communal Room for a games night. Laurie gave out more quiz papers.
THURSDAY 1ST NOVEMBER Today we left at 9.30am for the Cobdogla Irrigation & Steam Museum, where WIN TV filmed us and Ralph was interviewed. We were the high-light of the Riverland news. A very interesting gentleman named Merv had an extensive amount of knowledge on the irrigation pumping system called The Humphrey Pump. It is the World‘s only working Humphrey Pump and again Volunteers run everything here. I only hope that their knowledge has been passed on to a younger generation, so that they can carry on this good work.
Austin 7 Journals Page 19 January 2008
PAST EVENTS RIVERLAND RAMBLE:- 28th OCTOBER to 3rd NOVEMBER 2007 Cont
Everyone went on a long Train ride, through vineyards, little stations and crossings. Then it was on to the Cobdogla Club for an amazing, reasonably priced lunch. We returned to Berri via Barmera and Lake Bonney, visiting 2nd hand shops on the way. Everyone was shopping for anything relating to ―R‖. ‗Cheap as Chips‘ did a roaring trade.
Dinner was in the Communal Room, BYO anything. A man from ―Spot On‖ fishing Tackle Shop gave a talk on how to catch fish in the Murray.
Everyone came dressed up; lots were ‗RUDOLPH‘S THE RED NOSE REINDEER‘S‘. Ruth wore a banner ―RETIRED RUTH‖ and Merv was ―RUTH‘S ROOSTER‖. Barry and Ian were ‗RECYCLED RUBBISH, Cheryl was ―RAMBLING ROSE‖, Val & Alan in long RED HAIR. Chris was the ―RED DEVIL‖ a lot wore ―RED‖, Nadia, Marie & I were ―REDICULOUS RIVERSIDE RAGERS‖, Trevor had Lyn ―ROPED AND READY‖ for bed, while Keith was a ―ROBBER‖ and carried a cap gun ―THE RIDICULOUS RIVERSIDE RAGERS‖ performed a ―ROUTINE‖ to ―a whole lotta shakin goin on‖. Marilyn & Lynn Haley did recitals on the trip. Everyone had a lotta fun. Pam gave out prizes to the winners.
FRIDAY 2ND NOVEMBER It was a free day except for our fishing competition 9.30 to 11.30. We walked down to the Marina in front of the Park. About twenty people set up lines. Nothing catching for the first hour and a half. Then I caught a rather large carp about 11.00am and then Malcolm from the U.K. caught another large one with 4 minutes to go. Free afternoon to do whatever. Dinner in the Communal Room B.B.Q, pizzas etc. Kevin, the fishing organizer gave out prizes to the best excuses why they didn‘t catch a fish. Marie‘s excuse was ―She didn‘t want to hurt the fish‖. Alan Baker‘s was ―The tide wasn‘t right‖. Wendy cut a fish shape out of the pizza box, that said her‘s was kingsize. Glynis caught the big one that got away, and then Malcolm & I received medals for the best fishermen. Wendy & Keith ran a FUN Bingo night. 90 numbers on a sheet, but she only had 75 balls, and she couldn‘t tell a 6 from a 9.
SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER Rained all through the night. Still overcast and drizzly as we left Berri Caravan Park. Some of us followed Dave Franklin (who did not have a running sheet). We went the wrong way later our roads joined up, except we had travelled 10 kms too many. The rain had stopped. Morning tea was at Morgan lookout, then on to Kapunda Hotel for lunch. We said our farewells and returned home safely. The success of the trip was due to everyone feeling connected. The Berri Riverside Caravan Park was an excellent venue for caravaners, campers and those who stayed in units, and the use of the Communal Room every night brought everyone together.
Thanks Marie & Ralph for a wonderful trip. Lyn & Barry Walsh Austin 7 Journals Page 20 January 2008
RIVERLAND RAMBLE:- 28th OCTOBER to 3rd NOVEMBER 2007 Cont
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PAST EVENTS
A Riverland Ramble Scones, jam and cream Recitation to Ralph Cooked in a wood stove Lunch at the Cobby Club A starving man‘s dream. A very good feed
Prize winning grub
Next Laurie and Sandy‘s Could encourage greed. Oh Ralph, my dear special quiz night You look so pale, you look A lot of fun Wear red for Ralph so thin Had by all Was a fabulous night Organising a River Ramble With not even one fight. Some looked fantastic Has nearly done you in. Others a fright.
A visit to Kay‘s camper You have led the Austineers Was a thing to be done Cheryl on the dance floor On a very merry chase A vision of splendour A rambling rose with curls All the way to Berri In the warm Berri sun. Showed us the moves And away from the rat race. With hula hip swirls
All off to Cobby You put us in cabins On the very next day Ralph on the dance floor With a beautiful view We saw the great Humphrey With Marie, a wonderful pair Comfortable beds pump Made us think of old And our very own loo. And we were all happy and Hollywood
gay. Rogers and Astaire We all went to Monash
To a terrific playground We were greeted by Merv The night of the R night Returned to the cabin A man liked by all Was a lot of fun For a little lie down. Told us all about the pump A tribute to Ralph
All the men were in thrall. Our very top gun. Rounding us up the next day
Was a very big job A ride on the diesel train And so to Ralph Ralph like a sheepdog Around Cobby town From all of us here Controlling the mob. We were all kids again A very big thanks
With nary a frown. And a rousing great cheer. Off to the PS Industry
For a great river cruise Volunteers all Two hours of pleasure Showed us the works With great river views Lynne Haley Lots of passion and care
But no government perks. Morning tea from the crew
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What members and indeed committee members do in their spare time!
Chris Watters, our Competition Secretary is very competitive, but in another field, track & field to be precise. Having recently competed in the Australian Masters Games here in Adelaide, is seen in action jumping over bits of wood.
The Australasian Masters Games held between 5- 14 October 2007 in Adelaide attracted more than 10,000 competitors and had more than 2,500 volunteers, in about 40 sports.
Chris competed in athletics, obtaining gold medals in high jump, triple jump and 100 metre hurdles, silver medals for long jump and 300 metre hurdles, and coming fifth in discus. In previous masters games Chris has also competed in, swimming, diving, triathlon, gymnastics, basketball and rugby.
Austin 7 Journals Page 24 January 2008
COMPETITION RESULTS
Modern regularity 2nd December 2007 held at Mallala, saw Philip Scadding take out 1st place in his Toyota MR2, followed closely behind by Shane Harris in his Mazda RX7 S3, and Brett Watters in 3rd place in his Peugeot 206 GTI
2007 Modern Regularity Series - December 2nd Amcomm Trophy 2007 #6 # Name E1 E2 E3 E4 Total 4 Laps 4 Laps 7 Laps 6 Laps 21 Laps 66 Philip Scadding 33 19 40 33 125 18 Shane Harris 31 25 40 35 131 36 Brett Watters 28 12 67 84 191 19 Richard Wright 84 18 50 41 193 8 Geoff Stephens 46 24 80 54 204 89 Bruce Marston 35 38 95 38 206 69 Colin Tucker 50 21 59 76 206 81 Colin Genders 36 13 79 82 210 16 Chris Watters 26 57 81 54 218 22 Brenton Thorndike 23 53 92 84 252 43 Astrid Quinn 13 50 99 104 266 39 Brett Little 49 72 120 58 299 4 Paul Taylor 77 39 74 117 307 99 Mick Orlando 35 71 119 101 326 6 Jason Sutton 73 173 67 47 360 40 Darryl Foster 164 59 68 76 367 13 Dave Mayers 87 58 176 67 388 78 Neil Martin 145 98 67 96 406 97 Mark Ladhams 111 136 145 164 556 77 Andrew Baohm 76 87 230 176 569 84 Craig O'Donnell 158 47 277 109 591 55 Allen Hadden 553 18 92 97 760 98 Brandon Marston 120 57 172 503 852 65 Jeffrey Scanlan 142 316 312 96 866 64 Anthony Hempel 553 110 327 221 1211 62 Kaysha Ladhams 538 137 224 341 1240 3 Peter Cirillo 553 288 132 488 1461
For the AMCOMM Technologies Trophy for the year overall, once again Geoff Stephens in his Toyota Echo, fought out top honours with Shane Harris, as had happened throughout the year. In the end, they swapped places, once again and Shane scored 130 points, to win, while Geoff scored a very close 126 points for 2nd place. Although well back in the points, 3rd & 4th was a similar tussle with Brenton Thorndike on 83 points overtaking Chris Watters on 77 points, on the day Paul Taylor in his Ford Escort MKII took out 5th place with 72 points We have had many father & son competitors, but this, to our knowledge is the first father & daughter combination for many years, if ever. Mark Ladhams drove a Ford EA Ute, while his Daughter drove a Ford Laser TX3
Austin 7 Journals Page 25 January 2008
COMPETITION RESULTS
AMCOMM Technologies Trophy - 2007 Base Score Bonus 29 26 15 19 23 2 29 26 15 19 23 2 Driver Apr May Jul Aug Sep Dec Apr May Jul Aug Sep Dec Total 1 Shane Harris 0 14 25 18 18 21 12 9 3 3 7 130 2 Geoff Stephens 16 21 9 25 25 14 1 1 1 20 3 126 3 Brenton Thorndike 21 12 8 0 14 7 10 6 2 3 83 4 Chris Watters 14 8 18 21 3 8 3 8 1 1 77 5 Paul Taylor 25 4 10 11 10 4 8 4 72 6 Brett Watters 0 0 21 1 4 18 8 5 57 7 Philip Scadding 0 0 12 0 9 25 9 55 8 Colin Tucker 1 18 7 3 8 11 0.5 1 5 53 9 Peter Nelson 0 5 5 11 21 0 10 52 10 Allen Hadden 7 3 14 5 12 1 5 46 11 Neil Martin 0 0 6 16 16 1 3 3 45 12 Colin Genders 9 10 0 1 1 9 3 8 3 44 13 Astrid Quinn 18 1 1 0 7 6 1 3 5 42 14 Noel Harris 1 16 16 0 0 0 0.5 33.5 15 Gary Raymond 0 25 0 0 0 0 3 28 16 Brett Little 0 0 3 14 1 5 4 27 17 Alexander Ball 3 1 1 6 6 0 0.5 1 1 19.5 18 Richard Wright Jnr 1 0 0 0 0 16 2 19 19 Jason Sutton 1 1 2 7 0 2 3 16 19 Travis Figg 0 9 4 0 0 0 3 16 21 Colin Zytveld 12 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 22 Adam Taylor 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 22 Brandon Marston 0 0 0 0 0 11 11 22 Kim Scott 0 7 0 0 0 0 4 11 25 Darren Mattiske 8 0 0 0 2 0 10 25 Tim Wise 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 10 25 Peter Werner 0 6 0 0 0 0 4 10 28 Darryl Foster 6 2 0 0 0 1 9 29 Wayne Foster 0 0 0 8 0 0 8 29 Mick Orlando 0 0 0 0 5 3 8 31 Jon Keatley 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 32 Ian Crouch 0 1 0 4 0 0 5 33 Paul Bailey 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 33 Larndis Fehlberg 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 33 Bruce Marston 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 33 Ian Fehlberg 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 33 Andrew Baohm 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 33 Ben Hempel 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 33 Craig O'Donnell 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 40 Shane Furner 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.5 1.5 41 Clinton Faustmann 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 41 John Diano 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 41 Anthony Hempel 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 41 Barry Rees 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 41 David Mayers 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 41 Gary Brock 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 41 Ian Brock 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 41 Jeffrey Cirillo 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Austin 7 Journals Page 26 January 2008
41 Malcolm Ebel 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 41 Mark Ladhams 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 41 Paul Carter 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 41 Paul Hart 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 41 Peter Cirillo 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 41 Ricky Helmers 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 41 Robert Ford 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 41 Scott Chamings 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
We take this opportunity to thank Tony Morgan, who had another addition to the family, just to cause more complications to his life, and also thank the many other officials which make these days so enjoyable.
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For Sale: Holden Rodeo 2001 Dual Cab LT Sport 4x4, V6, 5 speed, anodised aluminium tray, bullbar, racks and side steps, A/C, electric windows and mirrors, central locking, heavy duty tow bar, rope box and tonneau cover, 97000km, excellent condition, $16,800.00 ono, WPK081, ph 83394697 or 0418833779.
For Sale: 1933 Austin 10 Chrome Radiator Sedan not quite as good as Arthur‘s or Harry‘s but not bad though. Has original timbers in doors, drives nicely on smooth straight roads. Currently on Historic Rego VGD 222 $7,000 contact David Searles, 8445 1444 or at any club meeting or run.
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Wanted: By Andrew Dawes, either Benjamin or Rist horn for my 1927 Chummy this is an ongoing restoration which started 20 years ago but I think I'm loosing the war. Andrew can be contacted on 8575 1656.
Wanted: a note from Simon Organ, Cash Paid for unwanted cars removed. Any make, any model Vintage, Classic, or Modern. Call Simon 0407 793 000
For Sale: Ducati 1970 DM-250 Mark-3 Desmo single (see attached photo). Bought from Docteur Desmo in 1993, having been fully restored by them. Rare bike, good fun to ride, very reliable, sounds great. On Historic Rego with the A7 Club. A few years ago it won second best single in the Italian Bike Show (at Glenelg). Price $8500 (o.n.o.), Contact Nevin Childs on 8294 4122.
For Sale: One restored 1936 Austin 7 Ruby, (pictured left) Including spares, trailer & rego. $10.500. Phone, Eddie Howes: 8388-3549. Eddie lives at RMB 87 Redhill Road Scott Creek which is in the Adelaide Hills UBD Map page 169.
For Sale: Austin A70 Hampshire – 1949. Black paint in good condition. Total distance travelled since new - 4,700 miles Original Leather front seats in really good condition. Re-upholstered velour rear seats. Original hood lining & trims in good condition for its age. Motor runs really sweetly. Needs a little TLC to make it a magnificent touring car. Asking $6,000. Car is located in Canberra. Contact Warwick Dix on (02) 62303537 or [email protected] Or Ralph Drage & David Franklin who saw the car recently.
For Sale: Members may be aware that I bought all of John Huetzenroeder‘s A7 parts, so there is a huge amount of magnetos, generators, starters, shock absorbers, conrods / pistons, a set of remetalled conrods with new pistons, several early blocks, many cyl heads, steering boxes and much odds & sods. Since then I have accumulated a late 20‘s chassis with clubman style body frame attached-(Trengrove built), 2 x 1929 crankcases, a 1935-6, rolling chassis, many wheels, 19 & 16‖, I also have one of the f/glass Meteor bodies, a 1931 grill shell, a rough 1936 grill/surround, 7 radiators, 9 gearboxes of various ages—3 & 4 speed, and 3 x 3 bearing engines. While I would have liked to sell it all in 1 deal, I would make it into 2 x projects, and then sell the remainder as a job lot if that‘s the best way. Brian Jeffery. home 8370 3547: mob 0438 705 720.
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