RestorersCHRYCO Club of Australia Victoria INC Member of the Association Of Motoring Clubs REPORTER

21st October 2018 FOR THE RECORD

Pat Houghton, 1970 AMX, Best Chrysler Cousin

Club Website: www.chryslerclubvic.org.au

Chryslers at Caribbean - 2018 - FIRST PRIZE TROPHY WINNERS

Joyce Svehla 1926 Chrysler Jim Lambert 1939 Chrysler Chris Salisbury 1949 Best Veteran or Vintage Best 1931-42 Highlander Best 1946-54

Steve Vassilopoulos 1967 VC Valiant Bob Russell 1968 VE VIP Nigel Jacobs, 1972 VH Regal 770 Best AP5-AP6-VC Best VF-VE-VG Best VH-VJ-VK

Nicky Foster 2010 Challenger Frank De Vries, Chrysler PT Cruiser Michael Alger, Chrysler 300C Best New Age Mopar Best PT Cruiser Best 300C

PERPETUAL TROPHY WINNERS

Rod Hokin David Green 1937 Fargo 1976 VK Charger Ern & Eileen Ryde Perpetual trophy George Porter Perpetual trophy

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Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia Victoria Inc FIRST PRIZE TROPHY WINNERS

Helen Hodyn 1957 Belvedere Paul Papas 1967 Chrysler New Yorker Bob Lyall 1962 Best 1955-60 Best 1961-68 Best R & S Valiant

Kon Kats, CM Michael Bienvenu, 1972 VH RT Charger C. Salisbury/L. Pohlman 1969 Dodge Best CL-CM Best Charger Charger Best 1968 - On/Muscle

Bruce Barton 1926 Dodge D4 Tourer Jason Sullivan, 1978 CL Ute Tony Villella, 1959 Desoto Adventurer Best Original Unrestored Best Modified Ladies Choice

PERPETUAL TROPHY WINNERS

Bill Millar Peter Lambert 1961 R Series 1929 Chrysler 65 David Mills Perpetual trophy Presidents Perpetual trophy

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2. Mark Collier, CL Chrysler Le Baron (17805H) at Caribbean - Display Day Results Charger (Sponsored by Des & Grays Automotive Services) Sunday 21st October 2018 1. Michael Bienvenu, 1972 VH Charger RT, (94312H) The 2018 Chryslers at Caribbean Display Day was finally blessed with 2. ?, 1972 VH Charger RT (82138H) excellent weather which always encourages fine to come out and strut 1968 – On, (Sponsored by Atlantic Oils) their stuff. This year there were almost 300 Chrysler based cars on display, 1. Chris Salisbury & Lindie Pohlman, 1969 (85324H) including for the newest category called Chrysler Cousins, for those with 2. Des Seaton, 1970 (60040H) Chrysler heritage in some form or other, but not necessarily the true Ameri- Best Modified (Sponsored by SLD Automotive Services) can Chrysler base. It included excellent examples of AMC’s, Humbers and 1. Jason Sullivan, 1978 CL Ute (96681) Jensens among others. There was also a very big contingent of of 2. Rob & Vicky Spillar, 1970 VG Hardtop (VULACH) all sizes and ages to add something we have not seen before. Best Original (unrestored) (Sponsored by Shannon's Insurance) 1. Bruce Barton, 1926 D4 Dodge Tourer (6428) There were plenty of Club members who turned up early to marshal the 2. Graeme Smith, 1929 Chrysler (7566) cars and to begin the judging, and we thank them all. All officials were fitted Best New Age Mopar Sponsored by Motors with fluoro jackets, and they worked together getting the cars in place, and 1. Nicky Foster, 2010 Dodge Challenger (CHALGR) trying to squeeze them in as the gardens became packed to the brim. 2. Garth Perkins, 2007 (EVNGER) Of course the day is also only possible due to the generosity of our spon- Best PT Cruiser (Sponsored by Knox Chrysler Jeep Dodge) sors and they were again very supportive this year. This included: 1. Frank De Vries, PT Cruiser (1LW6LP) 2. Paul Walker, PT Cruiser (WFD703)  Knox Chrysler Dodge Jeep Dealership Best 300C (Sponsored by Knox Chrysler Dodge Jeep)  Shannon's Insurance 1. Michael Alger, Chrysler 300C (HEMI18)  Atlantic Oils 2. Kosta Pads, Chrysler 300C (CSRT8)  Crossover Car Conversions Best Chrysler Cousin (Sponsored by Classic Sandpit Restoration)  All Gassed Up Die cast and Collectibles 1. Pat Houghton, 1970 AMX (AMX390)  Jim Robinson Dodge & Plymouth Parts Australia 2. William Dunne, 1965 Humber Vogue (26380H)  S.L.D Automotive Services Ladies Choice (Sponsored by All Gassed Up)  ELKO 1. Tony Villella, 1959 Desoto Adventurer  Des & Gray’s Automotive Services Financial members of the Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia (Vic) inc  Bendigo Bank, Mooroolbark Community Branch were also eligible for the following awards:  Precision Plumbing & Gas Ern & Eileen Ryde Perpetual Trophy  Sandpit Classic restorations This is a perpetual trophy presented to the Club by life members Ern &  LA & RD Enterprises Eileen Ryde and is to be awarded to the owner of the best commercial The prize winners on the day (and sponsors) were as follows: vehicle judged at the Annual Display Day. Best Vintage or Veteran (Sponsored by Chrysler Restorers Club) 1. Rod Hokin, 1937 Fargo Ute (6596) 1. Joyce Svehla, 1926 Chrysler Roadster (5109) Arnold Patch- was awarded the 2017 Winners trophy (Elko/Valiant Spares 2. Nick Horn, 1929 Dodge Da Ute (5350) and Repairs) 1931 to 1942 (Sponsored by Jim Robinson Dodge & Plymouth Parts ) David Mills Perpetual Trophy 1. Jim Lambert, 1939 (76036) This trophy was donated to the Club by Life Member, David Mills, to en- 2. John Bulmer, 1936 Dodge Roadster (82901) courage the standard of restoration of Chrysler built vehicles. It is to be 1946 to 1954 (Sponsored by Shannon's Insurance) awarded to the owner of the vehicle judged best under concourse condi- 1. Chris Salisbury, 1949 Chrysler New Yorker Highlander Convertible tions at the Annual Display Day. (85535H) 1. Bill Millar, 1961 R-Series (01939) 2. Russel & Evelyn Thompson, 1950 (65103H) George Lazarou- was awarded the 2017 Winners trophy (Bendigo Bank 1955 to 1960 (Sponsored by Jim Robinson, Dodge & Plymouth Parts) Mooroolbark Community Branch) 1. Helen Van Hodyn, 1957 (24565H) George Porter Perpetual Trophy 2. Len & Pam Mizzi, 1957 (33540H) This is a perpetual trophy presented to the Club by Foundation Member 1961 to 1968 (Sponsored by LA & RD Enterprises) George Porter which is to be awarded annually to the owner of the most 1. Paul Papas, 1967 Chrysler new Yorker (78817H) improved restoration project during a twelve month period. 2. George Tsalapataris, 1967 ( 1. David green, 1976 VK Charger (96156H) R & S (Sponsored by Des & Grays Automotive Services) Bill Dunne- was awarded the 2017 Winners trophy (Precision Plumbing) 1. Bob Lyall, 1962 Dodge Lancer (21401H) President’s Perpetual Trophy 2. Alan Joyce, 1961 R-Series (93675H) This is a cup awarded by the President of the Chrysler Restorers Club of AP5-AP6-VC (Sponsored by Elko/Valiant Spares & Repairs) Australia (Vic) Inc. at his discretion, for the most interesting, attractive or 1. Steve Vassilopoulos, 1967 VC Valiant (30689H) unusual vehicle, in his opinion, displayed at the Annual Display Day 2. Paul ?, AP6 Valiant (JKY466) 1. Peter Lambert, 1929 Chrysler 65 (5109) VF-VE-VG (Sponsored by SLD Automotive Services) Frank Mercuri- was awarded the 2017 Winners trophy (Knox Chrysler ) 1. Bob Russell, 1968 VE Valiant VIP (01483H) We now look forward to next years event. Put it in your diary 2. Sam Xerizotis, 1970 VG 770 (50861H) Chryslers at Caribbean, Sunday 20th October 2019 VH-VJ-VK (Sponsored by Des & Grays Automotive Services) 1. Nigel Jacobs, 1972 VH Regal 770 Hardtop (HTOP) For more photos go to the Club website photo gallery 2. Mark & Sharon Lewis, 1973 VJ Regal (RGL073) www.chryslerclubvic.org.au CL-CM (Sponsored by All Gassed Up) 1. Kon Kats, CM Chrysler Valiant (73871H)

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