M.A.P.S REVIEW NEWSLETTER OF MAITLAND AUTO PRESERVATION SOCIETY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA “MAPS-The Historic Motor Vehicle Club of the Yorke Peninsula” JULY 2012 www.maps-yp.org Aston Martin Victorious- Le Mans 1959 The winning Aston Martin of Roy Salvadori and Carroll Shelby leads the Ferrari of Hill and Gendebien through the Esses on the night of the 20/21st June 1959. Read more about this Anglo America duo on page 4 IN THIS ISSUE - Page 2 - Contacts , Car Web Sites & Subs Reminder. Page 3 - MAPS Prisoners recaptured! Page 4 - Cover Story- Great Men Pass On. Page 5 - Reports. Page 6 - Vale- Don Blythman. Pages 7 & 8 - The French Connection. Page 9- Events. Page 10 - Around the Clubs. Pages 11&12 - CHRS News. Pages 13-15 - Meeting Reports. Page 16- Market Place. MAITLAND AUTO PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC P.O. BOX 86, MAITLAND, S.A. 5573, ELECTED OFFICE BEARERS for 2012-2013 PRESIDENT: KEITH PENHALL 08 88232 999/0417 865697 VICE PRESIDENT: TREVOR CLERKE 08 88537 191 SECRETARY & PUBLIC OFFICER: MIKE OSBORNE 0888373 158 Mob. 0427 373158 [email protected] TREASURER LYN CLERKE 08 88537 191 COMMITTEE MEMBERS TREVOR BEAN 08 88233 366 JOE INGRAM 08 88373 126 MARY OSBORNE 08 88373 158 BRONTE GIESCEKE 08 88253 008 REGO OFFICER & AUTHORISED PERSON KEITH PENHALL 08 88232 999 AUTHORISED PERSONS ROD NIXON 08 88322 691 (B), TREVOR CLERKE 08 88537 191(H) EDITOR: MIKE OSBORNE 08 88373 158 [email protected] MINUTES SECRETARY MARY OSBORNE 08 88373 158 PUBLICITY & ASSISTANT EDITOR: JIM SEWELL 08 88373 826 PATRONS: DON & SHIRLEY ROSE 08 88252841 LIFE MEMBERS: RON BRIGGS+, LOIS BRIGGS, KEN HEINRICH, HOWARD HEARD + DON ROSE, SHIRLEY ROSE Some Web site items to look at.- Please ensure that if you have Internet access, you list http://www.fhmcsa.org.au/ in your favourites, as this is the official site of our own Federation of Historic Motor Clubs SA. Lots to look at as regards what’s happening with policies and events. For Commercial Vehicle fans, http://www.prv.org.uk/ came in via my Bristol contacts. Park Royal Vehicles made bodywork for lots of interesting trucks and buses Whilst it’s one big address to copy in, the one below from Rod Hill is well worth a look. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2154369/Crash-bang-wallop-Fascinating-photos -capture-thrills--spills-golden-age-American-motoring.html LOG BOOK PROCESSING AND SUBS PAYMENTS 2012. The well advertised times at which subs were to be paid and log books processed have now passed. You are deemed as unfinancial if you have not paid your subs. Without this payment and, if applicable, having your log book checked and processed, you cannot legally use your car until these steps have been carried out. If you wish to remain a financial member, mail your subs of $30 and if applicable, log books to the MAPS PO BOX 88, Maitland 5573 where the Treasurer and Authorised Officer can access them. A SUITABLE STAMPED, ADDRESS ENVELOPE must be enclosed , along with subs, log book and rego paper, PLUS $2 for each new log book if required- i.e. already used for all or part of three years of membership. If you do not wish to renew your MAPS membership, it will save time all round if you can advise the club accordingly. THE AGM I have just been able to upload a new set of software to produce Have ever watched those old both the MAPS Review and the Ardrossan Antics newsletter. I movies where a POW has just made am still coming to terms with some of the features! it out of the prison camp, perhaps As MAPS editor, I enjoy reading the newsletters from other via a tunnel or hidden in straw bales clubs. The AAA’s production is worth a read, so if you see a of a farm cart, only to be discovered copy on the table at the meetings, give it a try. The Gawler by the guards? Well the MAPS VVCCC Journal is another good newsletter and you can view Chairman and Secretary were in a that on line at www.gawlerclub.oz.net. similar position at the 2012 AGM. This morning I picked up about 700 car magazines that had Both of us had clearly stated we’d be stepping down, only to find been in a shed for while. They include the Autocar 1960-70, plus ourselves back in for another term. Neither of us were prepared a range of Australian magazines from 1950. I’m currently to see the Club go without a President or Secretary and there despidering them, but hope to find items of interest in items such were no other takers. Given the greater number of members we as Modern Motor, Wheels and Sports Car World. have attracted over the years, that was somewhat disappointing. The next few months become increasingly busy as regards There may be sighs of relief from some that we’ve been events, both locally and further afield. We had a run over to marched back into the positions, but if there are sighs on the line Gawler and then on to Cleland National Park a couple of weeks of, “Oh, we’re stuck with them again”, well, people were ago. It was just a small group, eight people in all, but even more encouraged to find new nominations. Members should also note enjoyable to sit around one table at the Lobethal Bakery for that our Treasurer, Lyn Clerke has said 2012-2013 will be her morning tea and enjoy a meal and the wildlife in the park. I last term, so we have all been warned. reckon it was about 22 years ago we went there, whilst on During the coming year, we will be looking share the load holiday. It’ was a great day out, even though for our trip the rain throughout the club in several areas. That might mean you! threatened. The good news is that we recruited a new member to the Mike O committee and after threatening to bar VW Beetles from the Club, Bronte Giesecke took up the challenge and will OK YOU HOLDEN & FORD FANS! WHO’S UP FOR THE coordinating events. It is important to understand that CHALLENGE? coordinating events does not mean taking on organizing each Ford Holden GM Challenge Show and Shine event. It will be a case of other individuals getting stuck in and if National Motor Museum, Birdwood the load is shared out as has been in some 2011-2012 events, then all will go well. October 14 2012 On behalf of myself and the President, thank you for the We hope all Owners of Ford and Holden GM vehicles will get support from many of the members. Thank you to Graham behind this event and make it a great fun day for members and Littler for his long stint on the committee and we know that he the public. will continue to play an active part in the club, with events such The main purpose is to celebrate the long time rivalry of Ford / as the forthcoming campout. Holden GM owners and to raise money for research into Dick & Mike Prostate Cancer. Vehicles will compete in decade groups (1920 – 1929….1970 – Just in from our new Committee member, Bronte Giesecke. 1979 etc.) for best car within that decade. A trophy will be awarded to each decade winner judged by independent judges. Initially I was reluctant to become a committee member, being There will be various fun activities on the day designed for quite content enjoying the company of the excellent well individuals, families and children too, points from these will be established M.A.P.S. club as a happy member. However thank added to Marque of participants choice and contribute to the you for nominating me, I now look forward to the privilege of overall challenge award. Club members can also take part in a serving the club I have so much regard for. slot car race, which will gain points to see which manufacturer Bronte. takes out the challenge award. From the Secretary & Editor Please find attached an entry form. If you could please email this to your members and your members pass it on to their friends Welcome to this July edition of the MAPS Review. With the that either own a Ford or Holden GM product it would be AGM over and we have a full crew on board to carry the many appreciated. tasks of an active club. This is a big issue again with lots of Entries close for this event 31 August 2012. content on various subjects. It’s great to have our new Thank you in anticipation committee member, Bronte Giesecke champing at the bit to get Ford / Holden GM Committee- on with some new ideas as regards events. With his help, we Neil Phillips, Event Co-coordinator Ford/Holden Challenge have now put on an event for August 5th. This is local and S.A.2012 low cost- a visit to the Farm Shed at Kadina to their Open Day. There’s free entry, sausage sizzle and train rides. See MAPS Secretary has entry forms Page 10 for times of meeting up, if you wish to join a group. The Shed will be open from 10 am to 4 pm. GREAT NAMES PASS ON… Carroll Shelby 1923 -2012 Roy Salvadori 1922- 2012 Whilst no MAPS members are fortunate to own AC Cobra’s, most members will know of the famous fast and A English driver of Italian descent, he competed in in 50 furious sports car and role of Carroll Shelby in its F1 World Championship GP races.