For Rolls-Royce and Bentley Enthusiasts PRÆCLARVM The National Journal of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia No. 6-12 December 2012 The 2012 SMART Rally Report Quidvis recte factum quamvis humile præclarum. Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble. Royce, 1924 PRÆCLARVMPRÆCLARVM The National Journal of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia No. 6-12 December 2012 Issue 263 Features Regular Items Events Calendar 6195 From the Editor 6196 From the Federal President 6197 News from the Registers 6218 Market Place 6224 Articles and Features Hooper Sports Saloon Coachwork, Design No 6110. Greg Johnston 6198 (Vic) describes his new import, one of several 20/25s to enter Australia in the past few months. A ‘Down Under’ Bentley Boy : John L (Jumbo) Goddard. Tom 6201 King (NZ) the editor of the NZRR&BC shares with us stories of “Jumbo” John L (Jumbo) Goddard. Remembered Goddard a famous Bentley owner, with prefacing comments on his for his NZ and Australian connections Australian connection by Barrie Gillings (NSW) History in a Caption, # 5. The Authors of “Rolls-Royce and Bentley in 6208 the Sunburnt Country”, David Neely (NSW) and Tom Clarke (WA) share more of the photos they have collected since it was published. One man’s contribution to the SHRF Archive. Gilbert M Ralph 6209 (Hon Archivist) details a fascinating donation by a great friend of Præclarvm, David Neely (NSW) Route 66 Getaway: A report on the Ghost Register trip to “outback” 6211 USA by Bryan Inder (NSW) Silver Ghost Registrar Fifty Years Ago in 1962: That Was The Year That Was. David Neely 6212 (NSW) takes us through the Club activities across Australia in 1962, our 6th year of life. Collectors’ Corner Rolls-Royce Horology. Regular contributor John 6214 McGlynn (UK) takes us through his collection of watches - some of which may have false R-R brands and is prompted to show a few genuine items. Technical Topics No. 41 “In Search Of That Vibration” by Bill 6217 Coburn (ACT) continues his dissertations on the essential maintenance of the marques. Bryan and Prudence Inder - at the end Twenty Topics No 40 - Summer is nearly here: the Twentys are 6218 of the Ghost Register Trail down out and about. David Davis (NSW) agan develops his thoughts on 20HP Route 66 matters, this time on the delights of 20HPs in Summer. Front Cover: top: 1001 Nights Ghost Collection. The Rolls-Royce Middle Eastern recent release of a series of cars to appear over the next 12 months to reflect the epic tales told by Scheherazade to Shahryar, showcasing their Bespoke team’s designers’ ability to take inspiration from a rich array of cultures. bottom: An Apparition of Spirits on the SMART Weekend. r-l: David and Wendy Doyle (Vic), the SMART Registrar’s 1984 Silver Spirit (chassis no: ASE08258) and Ken and Marrionne Osborne’s (Vic) 1984 Silver Spirit (chassis No: ASE10092) front the Apparition of SMART cars at their Rally’s visit to the Mt. Piper power station in Portland, NSW. Club Website: www.rroc.org.au Back Issues of Praecalrum: http://praeclarum.rroc.org.au/ The SMART Register get organised Views expressed in PRÆCLARVM are those of the individual writers. to go touring, surrounding John & Margaret Harrigan’s The deadline for the December 2012 issue is 15 January 2013. 1992 Bentley Turbo R (BRP46038) 6194 PRÆCLARVM 6-12 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 and Registers every care is taken to check information published, no responsibility can be accepted for errors. 1-2 Mar 13 20Hp Wagga Weekend, Wagga Wagga, NSW Les Hearn 02-9874-3486 Views expressed by the Editor and contributors are their own and do not necessarily refl ect 11-15 Apr 55th Federal Rally, Glenelg, SA John Virgo 08-8252-3414 the policies of the Club. Nothing in this journal, 15-20 Apr Southern Sojourn Tour - Post Rally Tour Sofija Virgo 0419-819-759 including any advertisement, should be construed as endorsement by the Editor or the Club of the Australian Capital Territory Branch - President: Ian Irwin quality or suitability of any product, service or procedure. 5 Feb 13 General Meeting, Ainslie Football Club Ian Irwin 0413-582-687 10 Feb Run to The Cotter Reserve, Curtin Ian Irwin 0413-582-687 Change of Address: Members should notify their Branch Secretary (address below), not the Editor, New South Wales Branch - President: Brian Crump in the fi rst instance to advise change of address or non-receipt of an issue. 8 Dec Cucina Viscontini, Breakfast, Homebush Bay Judith Merlin 02-4308-3811 12 Dec Presentation Evening & Christmas Dinner Judith Merlin 02-4308-3811 Contributions: Articles, letters and/or illustrations for publication should be sent to the Editor, address 12 Jan 13 Cucina Viscontini, Breakfast, Homebush Bay Judith Merlin 02-4308-3811 below. Articles should preferably be sent as Text 16 Jan General Meeting, Canada Bay Club, Five Dock Judith Merlin 02-4308-3811 fi le on CD, or emailed to [email protected] (otherwise as typed hard copy). 18 Jan Dineamics at Luna Park Judith Merlin 02-4308-3811 Federal Executive 9 Feb Cucina Viscontini, Breakfast, Homebush Bay Judith Merlin 02-4308-3811 President: Kim Stapleton, 9 Feb Long Run III – Highlands Steam Festival, Oberon Brian Crump 0419-417-813 297 Darley Road, Randwick. NSW. 2031 0407-290-099 (m) Queensland Branch - President: John Wright Email: [email protected] 9 Dec Christmas Lunch, Awards Presentation, Breakfast Creek John Wright 0419-678-260 Secretary: Wallace Moorhouse, 20 Jan 13 Lunch at Marinara , Sanctuary Cove John Wright 0419-678-260 7 Grant Street, Ashgrove, QLD. 4060 07-3366-5043 17 Feb Annual Christmas Luncheon, Breakfast Creek John Wright 0419-678-260 Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Peter Chan, South Australian Branch - President: Roland Sharman PO Box 763, Fyshwick, ACT. 2830 9 Dec Christmas Picnic & Concours d’Elegance, Carrick Hill John Virgo 08-8252-3414 02-6296-5893 20 Jan 13 Beat the Heat Run & Breakfast, Greenfields Sofija Virgo 0419-819-759 Email: [email protected] Victoria Branch - President: Ralph Plarre The Sir Henry Royce Foundation 13 Dec General Meeting, Bill Allsep House, Rowville Louise Matthews 0428-995-720 Russell Rolls, PO Box 140, South Yarra Vic, 3141. 16 Dec Christmas Lunch, Hurstbridge Louise Matthews 0428-995-720 0418-325-086 (m) 10 Jan 13 General Meeting, Picnic, Glen Iris Louise Matthews 0428-995-720 Email: rolls@pacifi c.net.au 20 Jan Picnic Outing, Berry Farm, Woodend Louise Matthews 0428-995-720 Federal Publications 3 Feb Technical Self-Help Day, Essendon Louise Matthews 0428-995-720 PRÆCLARVM Editor: Tim Dean, 14 Feb General Meeting, Bill Allsep House, Rowville Louise Matthews 0428-995-720 1630 Malvern Road, Glen Iris, VIC, 3146. 0401-987-808 (m) 03-9886-9024 (fax) Western Australia Branch - President: Brian Tilbury Email: [email protected] 20 Jan 13 R-R and MG Car Clubs’ joint Run Around the Swan Roy Whitchurch 0411-747-403 Registrar (Chassis Plate): David Vann, 24 Feb General Meeting Samson Wine Cellars Fremantle Roy Whitchurch 0411-747-403 PO Box 41, Lutwyche, QLD, 4030. 07-3852-2999 (w) 07-3852-6222 (fax) Email: [email protected] Mailing list: Ian Dunn, 40 Murranji Street, Hawker, ACT, 2614. 02-6278-3763 Email: [email protected] Branch Secretaries Australian Capital Territory: Peter Hyland, PO Box 773, Mawson, ACT, 2606. 02-6286-4265 (h) Email: [email protected] New South Wales: Judith Merlin, 9 Twin Lakes Drive, Lake Haven, NSW, 2263. 02-4308-3811 (h) 0421-690-299 (m) Email: [email protected] Queensland: David Balfour, 41 Richmond Street, Gordon Park, QLD, 4031. 07-3123-7903 Email: [email protected] South Australia: Peter Forbes, PO Box 6400, Halifax St. Adelaide, SA 5000 08-8344-5329 Email: [email protected] Victoria: Louise Matthews, PO Box 443,Berwick, VIC, 3806. 0428-995-720 Email: [email protected] Western Australia: Marie Hammat, PO Box 590, Kalamunda, WA, 6926. BENTLEY RETURNS TO THE RACETRACK 0417-990-812 Email: [email protected] Currently being developed by a motorsport team at Bentley’s headquarters Section Contacts in Crewe, the GT3 concept reaffi rms Bentley’s philosophy to develop racing cars from their Northern Territory: Keith Preston, road-going counterparts. Based on the new Continental GT Speed, the fastest road-going PO Box 1066, Palmerston, NT, 0831. Bentley ever, the GT3 concept capitalises on its performance, high-speed stability and 08-8983-1029 durability of the Bentley coupe, while tailoring its specifi cation for the racetrack. The GT3 Tasmania: Ivan Pearson, concept features a rear-wheel drive chassis, state-of-the-art motorsport hardware and an 15 Ellington Road, Sandy Bay, TAS, 7005. aerodynamic package to compete in GT racing. Bentley is targeted to return to the motorsport 03-6225-3084 arena towards the end of 2013. (courtesy Bentley Motors) PRÆCLARVM 6-12 6195 F rom the Editor 2012 - The End is Nearly Come: for those uncomfortable with on-line write the story of YOUR car to grace ell, it has taken just on 12 months, booking, but be aware the SA Branch Præclarvm’s pages. Wbut a year is quickly drawing to a are offering a small financial incentive Also over the holiday break think close. Thank you to everyone that has to book via the Internet. Just log-on about adding to the “Travel Snaps” made the job of Præclarvm Editor to the www.SA55.org website to take features in Præclarvm, our occasional the pleasure it has been this year.