Volume 56 No 2 February 2019 Celebrating over 60 years of classic motoring in Western Australia ! Patron: The Honourable Kim Beazley AC Governor of Western Australia February 17 Northam Swap Meeting Warren Blackwood Branch meeting Post Vintage 3rd Sunday run Collie Branch meeting Classic Cars & Coffee—UWA 19 South Eastern Coffee group run 20 Parts Shed open 22 Military Section restoration group 23 Night Rally—details in this issue of EA 27 Parts Shed open 28 Humber & Rootes Group Section meeting VCC General Club meeting at Wattle Grove March 1 Military Section restoration group 2 Vintage film night at Wattle Grove 4 VCC annual display at Hyde Park Veteran Section Meeting at Wireless Hill 5 York Branch meeting South Eastern Coffee group Run 6 Eastern Goldfields Branch meeting Parts Shed open 8 Military Section restoration group 8/9 Katanning & Dist display at Wagin Woolarama 10 Busselton Branch meeting Esperance Branch meeting Veteran Section Armadale Run—entry form in this edition of Early Auto 11 Post Vintage Section meeting at Wattle Grove 12 Vintage Section meeting at Wattle Grove 13 Mid Week Run Parts Shed open Albany Branch meeting 14 Executive committee meeting at Wattle Grove 15 Military Section Restoration group 17 Autumn Rally— entry form in this issue of EA Katanning & Dists Branch meeting Warren Blackwood Branch meeting Post Vintage 3rd Sunday in the month run Collie Branch meeting 19 South Eastern Coffee Group run Military Section meeting at Wattle Grove 20 Parts Shed open 22 Military Section restoration group 23 Katanning & Dists cars & coffee run Next Club Meeting 24 Shannons Classic Car Show at Ascot 27 Parts Shed open Next meeting will be on 28 February 2019 at 8pm 28 Humber & Rootes Group Section meeting Veteran Car Club of WA general meeting Speaker— Tom Saggers on the restoration of his 1929 29 Military Section restoration group Oakland—which also be coming along !! 31 Classic Cars & Coffee—UWA April 19 -22 Esperance EASTER RALLY—entry form in this EARLY AUTO. issue of Early Auto All correspondence for the next issue to : - Geoff Moor Email: [email protected] CLUB CALENDAR—Sections and Branches are re- Include “EA” or “Early Auto” in subject line of emails minded that they can update the on -line calendar on ALL adverts for Bits & Pieces in writing or email please! “Wanted” the Club website.. If an event is not listed on the ads must show the advertisers Membership Number of VCCWA Club’s website, then it won’t get included in the above listing. DEADLINE FOR COPY - 1st of EACH MONTH Change of Mailing Address and non -delivery of See the club website for information about or al- Early Auto —contact: Aileen Stockdale 6 Oxley Place, terations on events: ww.veterancarclubofwa.asn.au Darlington WA 6070 ph: (08) 9252 1292 Early Auto in full colour can be seen on the Email: [email protected] Club’s website Disclaimer: www.veterancarclubofwa.asn.au The opinions expressed in Early Auto are those of our correspondents and the Editor, Committee and members of the Veteran Car Club of WA (Inc) do not necessarily agree with or endorse them. Page 2 Early Auto February 2019 Presidents Diary members to assist in restoring and maintaining our vehi- cles. Again, thank you to all members volunteering their Hello Members, time to make these things happen. I hope that the summer has been kind to Could I also bring members attention to our club display on th you and that you haven’t had too many the 4 March at the Hyde Park festival. This is our main overheating experiences! We will soon display day, and it is a very enjoyable day as there is a be into the some of the best months of huge amount to do for all ages at the festival – not always weather for motoring – Autumn. the case at static displays! The club has had a very busy and exciting start to 2019 In my December column, I made reference to the fact that with our ever -increasing impact on the historic car move- the committee was seeking input on a possible variation on ment continually growing in our reach. 2019 sees our our name. As I reported at the January general meeting, Busselton branch heading into their active phase of build- there was overwhelming feedback from the general mem- ing brand new clubrooms. This development in conjunc- bers that this was not desired, so as we serve you the tion with the local shire is an exciting chapter in the club’s members, the committee has shelved these plans. presence in the South West and will offer an improved lev- el of facilities for our members. In the Perth area, our Res- Have a great start to the year and I look forward to seeing toration Shed is now fully operational, it’s a very impres- many of you soon. sive facility that offers a whole new level of services to our Pres Tony NIGHT RUN ney to Dave and Sue Reid’s residence in Glen Forrest, similar to previous Saturday 23 February 2019 years. Drinks will be supplied and we Once again a Night Run is being organised ask all Entrants to bring a plate of food which will commence at the Clubrooms at to share in a supper together. Charge for entry is $5 per 6.30pm for a 7.30pm Start travelling in a roundabout jour- car. Please note: You will need to have had your evening meal before the commencement of event. Also please bring a torch to read rally in- structions and a chair Contact: David on 0431 929684 or Sue on 0415 261144 Contact Roger Bell: email: [email protected] or Ph: 9364 2474 if you want to aend the Classic Car Show —you must get a pass to take part. There is no entry fee for parcipants. February 2019 Early Auto Page 3 60th Anniversary Luncheon When: Sunday May 5th, 2019 Where: Sandalford Estate, Swan Valley 3210 West Swan Rd, Caversham Time: 12.15pm arrival for a 1pm lunch Parking: Reserved parking on the Merlot Lawn for our classic cars Cost: $50 per person (members & family only) $80 Non Members Meal: Three course meal. All dietary requirements will be catered for Drinks: Cash bar available To Book: As numbers are limited, please forward payment and RSVP form by March 8th, 2019 Payment: Cash, cheque or direct bank transfer 60 th Anniversary Luncheon Update. cars playing in the background. If you would like to have your car included, please email me a clear photo of it. Planning for this event is now fully underway with quite a few people having sent in their RSVP forms already which I look forward to seeing you all at the event!! is very encouraging Esther Robertson ([email protected]) A few things to keep in mind for those who haven’t yet sent in their forms. We are unable to provide allocated seating at the lunch. Our recommendation is that you arrange who you are wanting to sit with ahead of time and arrange for one of those people to ‘save the seats’ at the table. We apolo- gise for any inconvenience this may cause. The deadline for RSVP forms is March 8 th . This is to allow us time to plan exactly what we are wanting to do on the day, and to plan for any dietary requirements. We will try to cater for forms received after this date, but please be aware that we may not be able to. Those mem- bers affected will be contacted directly if this happens. At this stage, we are hoping to have a slide show of club Page 4 Early Auto February 2019 A picnic run orga- nized by Jenny Sinclair on Sun- day January 20 th was taken up by MOVIES UNDER 22 members for THE STARS lunch at Lower King with a visit Feature Film, to a wood sculp- Newsreel and car- ture carving prop- erty along the way. Finding some shade was a priority as toons it turned out to be one of the warmer days we have had for some time. A good day out without incident for those that Saturday 2nd March attended. Thanks Jenny for your effort. at 6.30pm Of general interest is the latest round of possible At the club rooms, 265 improvements at the club rooms with a review of the toilets Hale Road, and mobility access currently under way. The age and Wattle Grove. layout of the existing building provides a challenge for the management committee to come up with practical options Cost is $5.00 /person at a reasonable cost. We have engaged a local architect to provide concept drawings so more on this topic when these are received. Starting with BYO BBQ. On Saturday February 23 rd , we have again been The movies start at dark asked to participate in the Cars & Coffee event at and finish 10.30pm Walmsley’s property in Robinson. This attracts a lot of BYO supper and drinks interest from exhibitors and the viewing public alike and Ice creams/sweets provided FREE ! there is the added attraction of a car boot sale included in Bring all the family and join us the activities so if you have things that need a new home for a great night or are maybe looking for an elusive part, here’s an oppor- tunity to be a part of the exhibition at 278 Robinson Road Lyle Metcalf 0417 993 631 between 9am and 3pm. In March, there is the Collie Capers event over the A Vintage Film Night Labour Day long weekend [2 nd - 4 th ] that you might want to with real reel film and consider.