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DECEMBER 2014
A cricket game at a car race meeting???
Read all about Andy Morgan’s very memorable
trip to the UK for the fantastic 2014
Goodwood Revival Historic Races on page 16
ASK STAFF ABOUT CHRISTMAS SPECIALS ON SELECTED APPAREL - see the ad. page 8
Next General Meeting – Wednesday 3rd December 2014 at 8.00pm
All Members are invited to attend our next General Meeting on Wednesday 3rd December at 8.00pm. Once again, your Management
Committee will be cooking a barbecue prior to the meeting, weather permitting, to be enjoyed on the front lawns of the Clubrooms.
This meal is free for Members, however, numbers must be advised to the office by Friday 28th November at 3.00pm.
The barbecue begins at 6.00pm and the bar will be open to purchase drinks.
A big thank you to the Library crew for cooking the meal at the November Meeting.
Treasurer
Secretary
John Eagle (M) 0409644 869
(E) [email protected]
John Brownsea (M) 0414 620 623
Mike Bowen (M) 0417 741 893
(E) [email protected]
Ruth Day (M) 0423 096 563
(E) [email protected]
[email protected]
Graham Aldous (M) 0412 223 722
(E) [email protected]
Club General Manager
Richard Blanden (M) 0447 025 944
(E) [email protected]
the Honourable Hieu Van Le AO
Keith Williamson
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and
3rd Friday
3rd Friday
3rd Thursday
John Bryant (M) 0418 818 998
(E) [email protected]
Graham Boulter (M) 0408 277 380
(E) [email protected]
Competition Committee
Keith Williamson (M) 0412 884 949
(E) [email protected]
Acting Editor:
Richard Blanden
(E) [email protected]
Rick Medlyn (M) 0414 271 246
(E) [email protected]
Angus Mitchell
Salisbury
Magill
Hyde Park
Keswick/Goolwa
0438 848 874 Hahndorf
Torrensville
Glenalta
Heathfield/Mannum
Goolwa
Edwardstown
8276 2401
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MANAGER’S
It is hard to believe we are coming to the end of our 80th year
as a Club, and again it has been a terrific twelve months of
activities for all members. I hope you will come to the Club on
Wednesday 3rd of December for the final General Meeting of
2014 where we will continue the tradition of having your
Management Committee in charge of the barbeque tools on
the front lawn.
Our motorsport year has come to a close and we congratulate
the winners of our many Championships and Series. With more
than twenty motorsport meetings run by the Club this year
covering State Championships and Series to stand alone events
and the Adelaide Motorsport Festival we have certainly been
busy. Across all those events we provided good sport to more
than 700 different competitors over the year, not to mention
thousands of spectators. And our touring and social scene was
even busier with around 30 events covering day and weekend
runs, guest speakers and more, highlighted by the Clubs 80th
Anniversary “Old Crocks” run. Of course none of this is possible
without the help of volunteers, and don’t we have a great group
of those. A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered through
the year. With the range of activities going on in 2015 we will
again be seeking your assistance, be it to get CAMS
accreditation, as a Committee person or in an area of special
interest. It is a great part of the commeraderie and close
involvement the Club provides so please join in.
With a year like that it really puts the pressure on to deliver
more in 2015. With the enthusiasm we have from all the Sections
we have developed a fantastic calendar of events for next year.
This has been published on the Club website and sees more
than 50 events being held outside the Club and more than 50
social and meeting events within the Clubrooms. Some major
events for all sections of the Club will be “All Car Sunday” over
the Easter weekend, Adelaide Motorsport Festival, the 50th
anniversary of Birdwood Mill museum and the Club Anniversary
run. There is something for everyone there and we know we
will add even more – keep your eyes open for some more Guest
speakers and on the Big Week email for the latest news from
the Club.
Officials wanting to register interest and we thank Clipsal 500 for
their continuing support of the Club. Victoria Park is such a great
location for motoring in Adelaide and was again the departure
point for the 30th running of John Blanden’s Climb to the Eagle.
The 225 cars that lined up for the morning start and cruised
through the hills made a great spectacle and brought the memories
of those Formula 1 days flooding back. Our great thanks to Colin
and Robyn Bond for coming over from Sydney especially for the
event. Colin’s reminiscences of the Touring Car events at the
AGP were brilliant and we appreciate the support of Solitaire
Motors and Castrol that made this possible – a more detailed
report can be read further in the magazine.
Our Jim and Steve Richards night presented by Shannons was
completely sold out in less than a week and we are sorry we
couldn’t accommodate more. Due to circumstances outside all
our control the night has had to be postponed. We hope to
announce the new date shortly. This level of enthusiasm to hear
great speakers is driving the Historic Racing Register team to
look to hold even more of these evenings.
We are about to kick off work on revamping the Club website
with additional functionality and being easier to navigate. Our
current site has served us well, but is now due for a significant
upgrade. Technology has moved on and we all want greater online booking and payment functionalities, integration with smart
phones, calendars etc and to tie in with social media and the like.
And speaking of Social media, get out your smart phone and
“like” the Sporting Car Club on facebook. It’s the perfect way to
keep up with the Club and motoring news over the holiday break.
I trust all Members and their families will have an enjoyable
festive season. Travel safely and I look forward to seeing
you all in the New Year.
Richard Blanden
Shown below: Graham Juttner and Geoffrey Chennells hard at
work replacing the southern walls of the Reg Sparks Room. A
great result that makes our Clubrooms even more comfortable
– Thanks guys
I trust you have all seen the launch ad for Clipsal 500 – a great
looking ad that grabs attention for this exciting event. Many
Club Members will be involved again as I am sure many of their
friends will also be. We are handling lots of enquiries from
NEW MEMBERS
Butch Kinsley
Pete Munday
Kurt Male
Michelle Braham
Robert & Tracie Broad
Sandra Northey
Myles Willis
Classic, Fleurieu, Comp, HRR, H/C,
Circ, CAMS, Cond Reg
Hillclimb
Comp, HRR, H/C, Circuit, CAMS
Classic
Vintage, Classic, H/C, Cond Reg
Classic
Cond Reg
1969 Fiat 850, 1976 Porsche 930
1976 Holden Monaro, 1987 Nissan Pulsar
1964 Holden EH, 1960 VW
1975 Mazda 808
VETERAN
& VINTAGE
SECTIONS
Committee 2014/15:
Chairman Peter Templer;
Members: Chris Whittall, Tony Cooper, Geoff Vaughan, John
Ellis, Peter Mullins;
MEETINGS
12 December
“An evening with the Stars” – guest speaker
Joe Grida from the Astronomical Society of SA; gold coin donation
to support the Astronomical Society. BBQ tea from 6.30pm.
Note that the December meeting is on the second Friday.
2015
30 January
Our January meeting is on the fifth Friday and
will be an informal Noggin ‘n Natter
CLASSIC
NEWS
CLASSIC MEETINGS:
Friday 5th December: Why not save on Christmas cards and
personally wish all your friends at the Club a cup of Christmas
Cheer !
To enhance the celebration, we will have on display wonderful
Christmas toys from Adelaide Mercedes-Benz, for you to wish
for. Please join us for Xmas crackers from 6pm in the Gosse
Bar, slicing the turkey at 8pm.
Friday 2nd January: MOM, meet 6pm for 6:30, noting club
closing date 12 Dec.
Friday 6th February: We are planning a very entertaining guest
speaker and vehicle theme ! Details to be confirmed in next
WheelSpin.
Upcoming Runs will be advised via Big Week,
Club website & Facebook page.
EVENTS
1 January 2015 New Year’s Day brunch. From 9.30 am at
Hazelwood Park, Davenport Tce. Burnside. Bring your breakfast,
morning tea, lunch or all three for an informal gathering under
the gums. BBQ facilities available.
26 January
Traditional Australia Day parade – further
details from Ian Wilson
8th February
All British Day. Once again we are catering
the ABD Breakfast at Mylor Oval – if you are able to assist in
this activity (which raises funds for the SCC) please ring Peter
Templer (83980837) or Darryl Grey (83393573)
22 February
Early Bird. Leaving EARLY from a point to be
nominated for an undisclosed (but very pleasant) destination
where we will breakfast. Further details in February Wheelspin.
NATIONAL EVENTS
1 – 6 November 2015 Shannons National Veteran Vehicle Tour.
Centered on Goulburn, NSW, this event is organized by the
Veteran and Vintage Car Club of the ACT. Entry forms available
from Roger Gottlob at [email protected] or the
SCC office.
Peter Templer
Chairman Veteran & Vintage Sections
A BIG CHEERIO TO ALL FROM
WES SOUTHGATE IN NEW
ZEALAND
Kay and Ross Pope by chance saw Wes boarding
Wellington’s famous old Cable Car so we joined him for the ride
to the top. Wes and Jill, with friends were enjoying a relaxing
ocean cruise around New Zealand & Wes was doing a bit of
exploring. Wes wished to inform all his friends in S.A. that the
big move to Melbourne went quite smoothly and they both are
extremely happy with their new home. They have settled in easily
and are quite comfortable.
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HILLCLIMB
NEWS
Classic/Targa Adelaide Rally and Clipsal 500 and regularly enjoys
work at Collingrove Hillclimb at Working Bee's and as a Track
Official.
by “Up Hill”
MIKE BOWEN
Mike Bowen is an energetic and enthusiastic Member of the
Sporting Car Club of SA, he has served in the Offices of Classic
Section Chair, Club Secretary in the past and presently is a
Member of the Club's Management Committee and has recently
been affirmed as the Secretary of the Collingrove Hillclimb
Management and Competition Committee.
Mike was born in UK and lived there until he emigrated to Australia
in 1969, with his wife Liz of 2 years.
His most enjoyable Motorsport moment was seeing Doug Lehmann
take off in front of him at warm up at Collingrove, Mike told him
the “ground shook and the wheels were spinning and gripping
at the same time. Awesome!” Another was being on Pit Lane at
the Clipsal 500 Adelaide with the F/A 18 overhead, (but that is
not strictly motor racing.)
His involvement with Collingrove began when Bruce Roberts
(Library) took him up one day as there was a shortage of
volunteers. He was on the Classic Section Committee at the time
and he thought that this was grass roots motor sport. He did a
few bits, but when he became Club Secretary he realised that
there was a communication gap between the ManCom and
Sections. Hillclimb was not even
a Section, but did everything at
Collingrove. At that time he asked
to be included in the Hillclimb
Committee and was accepted.
Mike's current involvement is as
Secretary of the Collingrove
Hillclimb Management and
Competition Committee, with
Margaret Hall as Minute
Secretary. He believes an
important role that he can carry
out is to COMMUNICATE. He
also enjoys his role on
Competition days as a trackside
Official.
Mike's most significant
memory of Collingrove
Hillclimb:
Seeing Doug Lehmann take off
in front of him at warm up.
What Mike sees at
Collingrove Hillclimb as I
peer into the future:
A more inclusive, family
orientated venue with facilities for
other Motorsport related activities.
Mike lived and worked in Whyalla as a Metallugist and other
positions. His children Zoe and James were born there. He
moved to Adelaide in 1994.
Mike's involvement in Motor Sport goes way back to his first
memory of watching Jim Clark at Aintree winning the Aintree
100 in a Lotus Climax. He has watched lots of UK races including
Grand Prix at Silverstone and Brands Hatch. Mike’s father-inlaw was a Track Marshall at Oulton Park where he was killed in
1980.
Fleurieu News
Sunday January 12th will be a mid morning run from
He became interested in being involved with the Sporting Car
Club of SA from the first time he saw the Club house on King
William Road and thought how good it was. At the time Michael
Wapler was his neighbour who suggested he join. He waited
until he bought a Classic car, a Porsche 911 Targa and joined
in 2002. The Porsche has now been replaced with a Toyota 86
that he believes is a 21st Century Classic and a Smart car
(purchased from John Wien Smith)for around the town.
His first involvement in Motor Sport was with Michael Wapler at
the Porsche Classic 2002 and he still has the cap! He then
participated in Classic Adelaide with Tony Grove as Car Park
Official. Since then he has been involved as an Official in every
the Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club at 9.45am for a
10.00am start to be followed by a BYO lunch (crockery,
chairs, glasses, food etc) at Chris and Caroline Newton's
Goolwa property on Liverpool Road Goolwa. Please
advise Rick Medlyn on 0414271246 or
[email protected]
Sunday February 15th will be a "Dawnbuster Run"
followed by breakfast. Details later but diarise the date
now.
HILLCLIMB
NEWS
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by “Up Hill”
These notes are being written during the South Eastern Automobile
Club “Legend of the Lakes” Hillclimb at the Valley Lake, Mount
Gambier, a great event run by a fantastic bunch of volunteer
Officials, who define the term “salt of the earth.”
This is a very well conducted event held in beautiful surroundings
and for the Hillclimb enthusiast not to be missed, book your
accommodation for next year – a great way to round off the Hill
climbing season. Unless of course you put the Ararat Car Club's
– King of the Hill into your Calendar.
Most people would say that the 2014 Collingrove Hillclimb season
was most successful. There was an increase in both competitors
and spectators and a number of improvements to the grounds
and facilities have been achieved. These include the planting
of an avenue of trees as well as some general re vegetation of
the grounds.
During the summer break the works will continue with a number
of working bee's having been arranged. You as a Club member
are invited to participate in these and add your mark to this Club
icon property. Works that are on the list are the final touches to
the Collingrove Club building, water supply pipeline to the
Scrutineering Shed and extension to the PA call up system,
Track curbing and maintenance, improvements to the paddock,
tyre bundling and general maintenance of all kinds – something
for everybody, really, so come and join us. It is simple, just note
the working bee dates in your diary, let the Club know that you
are coming (so we cater for you) and load your car with the items
you need and come and enjoy a productive and enjoyable day
out on the Hill at Collingrove.
During this year we have had a number of Clubs hire the
Collingrove venue for their Hillclimb events. Happily, all of these
events have been most successful and have introduced a number
of potential new competitors to our great sport as well, as providing
valuable funds for the development of Collingrove.
As these notes are being written the Competition dates for the
2015 season are being finalised, by the time you read them the
dates will be confirmed. Please the event dates in your new
2015 Diary and come out to join us either on a Club run, as a
volunteer Official or as a spectator, you will be welcome, as will
your family and friends.
As these notes are being
written the Competition dates
for the 2015 season are being
finalised, by the time you read
them the dates will be
confirmed. Please note them
in your new 2015 Diary and
come out to join us either on a
Club run, as a volunteer Official
or as a spectator, you will be
welcome, as will your family
and friends.
One of the new events for 2015
that has been confirmed is for
Easter Sunday, April 5th. On
this day we will launch the 2015
Hillclimb Events with “All Car
Sunday” a great celebration of
all things automotive. Show
and Shine, displays, parades,
an appreciation of volunteers,
and a competition for invited
participants to display the whole
range of Hillclimb possibilities.
Answer to Barry’s question
ROY AND CARROLL TOOK THEIR CARDS AND
STIRLING WENT SWIMMING.
The following morning Eric Hind, Jack Sopp and the
other mechanics changed the axle ratio on the
Moss/Fairman car as well as working their way through
a list of other jobs while everyone else made their way
down to the river. Roy and Carroll took their cards and
Stirling went swimming, as Pat Shelby told me: “I
remember them playing cards, Dad and Salvadori
mainly. They’d be sitting in front of the hotel playing
cards; they’d be sitting down by the river playing cards.
Stirling had false teeth and he’d lost them swimming
– I remember him sitting around there having lost his
bridge waiting for a new one to arrive.” (Pat’s memory
didn’t play tricks: Stirling called his secretary in London
after his teeth had come out in the river and she flew
out with a spare set the same day).
Another is the return of the Australian Masters Games Hillclimb
to Collingrove Hillclimb for the “older” competitor where there are
Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals on the line – a great fun event
and not to be missed.
There is much to enjoy and to look forward to in 2015.
May I take this opportunity to wish you a Happy and Blessed
Christmas and a New Year full of fulfilment and success.
Andy Ford’s Reynard captured by our ace photographer, Bob
Taylor is shown below.
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JOHN BLANDEN’S 30th CLIMB TO THE EAGLE - 2014
This year marked the 30th running of the John Blanden’s Climb To
The Eagle and even though the temperature was expected to reach
39 degrees, it didn’t deter a maximum field of entrants from taking
their place on the grid of the Grand Prix Circuit of old at Victoria
Park, to once again share a day of motoring and to keep the tradition
alive. Fortunately the morning temperature was perfect, with a
gentle breeze, so what more could we ask for.
A more relaxed pace this year saw entrants arrive a bit later than
normal, maybe brought about by the fact that some of the regular
early comers were this year invited to join the lead group of vehicles
in recognition of their loyal support towards the run over many
years. Thanks must go out to the Adelaide City Council who continue
to allow us to use the venue to remember and celebrate this time
of year when the Grand Prix brought Adelaide Alive to the world
for each of those 11 years and allowed us to show off how well
events can be held and supported in South Australia. Equally our
thanks go to the HRR and Scrutineering officials who manned the
entrance gates and lined the cars up so well throughout the morning
and for Allan Pickstock stepping up in the absence of Daryl Siggs
this year, it was greatly appreciated.
Colin Bond, it was gratifying to hear the excited response by
those in the crowd, indicating their surprise and the fact that so
many had no idea of his presence. Colin’s talk was very
entertaining, not only speaking on Australia’s most famous second
place, Bathurst 1977, but of the many formulas and vehicles he
has driven over the years, including some of his overseas ventures
and more recently his role in assessing driver standards and
track safety within the sport locally. A very special thank you to
Colin and his wife Robyn for joining us for the event and to
Castrol Oils Australia for supporting us in having them both here.
We headed north this year to the home of the 1950 Australian
Grand Prix, Nuriootpa, with lunch at the Vine Inn. While most
vehicles arrived uneventfully after completing the official route,
one entrant unfortunately experienced a flat tyre, but not to worry,
help wasn’t far away. Not only is Colin Bond a great driver and
an entertaining speaker, he’s also a handy mechanic and he
stopped to assist with the changing of the E’ Types wheel and
had them back on the road again. No doubt a memorable story
that will be proudly shared by that driver for years to come.
SAPOL were there to assist with traffic and as they arrived well
before the start, it was good to see them take the opportunity to
roam the grid and appreciate the cars, with one Officer sharing
jokes with entrants over road worthiness. One man who seemingly
can never stay away from the Climb is Glen Dix OAM and his arrival
to the circuit added to the SAPOL Officers morning as they all took
opportunity in having photos taken with him and then be presented
with copies of Glen’s 2015 Calendars.
The Vine Inn who were considerate as always, acknowledged
the warm conditions that many drivers had to encounter in open
vehicles, having the dining room suitably cooled ready for their
arrival and served up a great lunch to the 230 plus who attended
and the entrants took advantage to catch up with friends and
talk the afternoon away, not to mention taking opportunity to
have their photo taken with Colin Bond and to ask some questions
or relive some past drives of Colin’s that they had witnessed.
The event was once again proudly supported by Solitaire Automotive,
who added a number of interesting vehicles to the field, which
included the stunning Jaguar F Type Convertible and Maserati
GranTurismo MC Sport that led the field away, waved off by Glen
Dix in his expert manner, which every entrant gets to experience.
The traditional route out of the City and via Eagle On The Hill saw
the field arrive at the Belair Country Club for morning tea and to
hear this year’s guest speaker. As always, the identity of the guest
speaker is held as a closely guarded secret, however word had got
to just a few this year, and as our MC Graham Boulter introduced
All in all, a great day and from the Club and the Organizing
Committee, thank you to all the entrants, as it’s only with your
continued support and interest in bringing out such a wonderful
array of vehicles each year, to share a day of motoring and to
remember a great period in South Australia’s motoring past, that
this event can be successful.
I’d like to leave you with a comment made by Colin on the day,
“I had no idea the event was so big…….you could never do this
in Sydney”. How lucky we are to be in Adelaide!
Craig Weber C2E Committee
Colin Bond was Guest speaker.
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COMPETITION
NEWS
COMPETITION REPORT
As I promised last month there is a full report on the last race
meeting of the year, the Round 4 Twilight race meeting held on
November 1st. The author has earned my thanks and is now
nominated to inherit the role of Motor Racing Reporter in 2015.
The program for the 2015 race meetings is now in place and
our promotional flier is in this edition to enable you to incorporate
these dates into your calendars. Once again, I encourage you
to participate and if you wish for further details, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
In conclusion may I thank you all for the support you have given
me this year and I sincerely hope that you will continue to do so
in 2015 and to enjoy your Motorsport.
My best wishes to you and your families over the coming festive
season.
Keith Williamson
Race Report
Saturday November 1st saw Mallala Motor Sport Park host the
Sporting Car Club of South Australia’s final competition event
for 2014, Round 4 of the State Circuit Racing Championships.
As a twilight meeting there were four races for all categories
with the Sports and Sedan based racers running their last races
after sundown. With the addition of several new lights the track
was taken to a new level of brightness, particularly along the
back straight – sufficient that the fastest lap of the meeting for
HQ’s was set under the lights.
In Historic Sports and Racing, Jim Doig’s ever quick Motorlab
Asp had an axle failure in practice. This wasn’t going to be a
problem because Jim always carries a spare – has done for the
last 15 years. Only one problem – the splines were never the
correct fitting ! So that had Jim out of the days racing and
opened the door for Keith Williamson to rack up a solid haul of
points and, after battling his own gearbox issues, was able to
take out the series win for the year. Richard Warland was back
at Mallala after many years away and was able to do more laps
in his Mallock at this meeting than in his prior 9 years of ownership
of the car. A bit of sorting still to go and Richard will have one
of the quicker Historic sports cars out there.
The Improved Production crew put on a good show. Scott Cook
capped off his great year with a couple of clear wins setting a
personal best time before packing up in readiness for the trip
east to give the Nationals a go. Official turned Driver Ian Sperry
must wonder why he took so long to get into this racing gig,
taking the win in race 3 of the day in his first ever meeting, while
under lights the smallest car in the field, Brett Watters, Peugeot,
hounded all others and worked his way through the field for his
first win of the year.
A good field was together for the combined Sports Sedans,
Sports Cars and Saloon Cars races. Yasser Shahin’s Porsche
GT3 was the class of the field putting in a number of sub 1min
10 sec laps. The Ferrari F430 of Brenton Griguol was strong all
weekend and sounded fantastic while in the Saloon Car battle
we had Naomi Matlby debuting her beautifully presented new
Commodore, and chasing the Lines and Holmes battle for
supremacy – that one came out about all square on the day.
The Historic Touring Car field was a bit light on, but the great
V8 roar from Rob Vanderkamp’s Falcon and Graham Jarrett’s
spectacularly drifting Camaro made up for a lot of that, not to
mention the super quick Mini’s battling for most of the podium
positions. It was similar with the Aussie Sports Cars where
although there was a small field, the speed of those cars made
for a spectacle. Daniel Munro in his V8 Radical was pushed
really hard by Aaron Steer in the West. Despite outpacing the
other West competitors by up to a couple of seconds a lap, Aaron
wasn’t able to overcome the capacity shortfall to the Radical
which had the legs on the straights. The hard pushing did pay
off in race 2 though when the pace of racing saw Daniel Munro
roll to a stop just before the last corner of the last lap – out of
fuel.
The pair of MGF’s were just able to outpace the Circuit Excels
who continue to deliver good numbers of race cars and tight
competitive action. Asher Johnson continued on from his State
Championship form to lead the majority of laps for the Excels
and grab 3 wins in the daylight. Peter Hood and Bruce Field
were working hard and came away with some solid podium
placings for their day’s effort. Plenty of dicing throughout the
field and plenty of race craft on display saw most go home with
nice straight cars.
Sixteen HQ’s faced the starter for the day with the Heinrich cars
being super quick again. Joel took out all 4 races with the Tessari
brothers chasing very hard. That rounded out a great year for
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Joel with 11 wins from 15 starts. Graham Boulter started in
good form being the best of the rest early on before Bobridge
and Goding made their presence felt as the races progressed.
Our open wheel racers did their stuff in the daylight with the
small group of Formula Ford’s joining the Historics and Aussie
Sports Racers. The Formula Vee’s were tight at the head of
the field. Ben Forgan seemed to maintain the smallest of
comfortable gaps in each race, just ahead of great scrapping
between Rob Surman in his Stinger and Jackson Freer in the
Jacer. Plenty of passing and re-passing in each race during
these battles for second with Surman usually timing his passes
just right and edging out Freer 3:1 on the day.
COMPETITION
NEWS
Now its time to get the cars back to the sheds and figure out
what can be done to make them faster for next year. The full
results and point scores for the year are available on the Club
website, and the awards ceremony will have been held in late
November. A report on that evening will be in the next edition
of WheelSpin.
To all the Officials who operate the meetings
and give of their time, our great thanks for
another terrific job done in 2014. Your help
is appreciated by all the Competitors.
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COMPETITION
NEWS
HQ HOLDENS
REPORT
HQ Racing Round 4.
Those orange cars are hard to beat...
The final round for the year saw some pleasing HQ numbers at
last. The seventeen entries included three very welcome Victorians,
Marc Tessari, Greg Wood and Tony Maloney who have all raced
at Mallala previously. We should note that Marc’s brother David
has lived and worked in S.A. for over 12 months now. Another
resurrected HQ from the Heinrich stable appeared in the hands of
David Smith, who happens to be Matt Wright’s brother-in-law. This
was a buy it if you like it deal and we are hoping that David takes
the plunge.
Being a Twilight Meeting, we were able to have a sleep-in, not
being required on deck until late morning. From the tone of the
driver’s briefing, it was apparent that the officials of the meeting
were stepping up their attitude to rule compliance with two of our
number scolded for late arrival to the briefing. Further the insistence
that we drive between the white lines, staying right off the curbs
was reinforced...the message for the day was obvious; watch out.
Qualifying featured kerb signs, a little dusty from lack of use, but
clearly visible as was their intention. It was a little confusing in that,
the signs were shown to everyone. Three of the Heinrich cars,
Joel, Marc then David Tessari filled the first three spots with,
surprise, surprise, Boulter who has been wallowing in the depths
of looserism lately, in 4th spot. The old bloke has obviously given
himself a very serious talking to.
It appeared from the start of race one that Joel Heinrich was going
to make the race interesting by letting the Tessari boys through
on the start. Later enquiries revealed the Joel was having launch
control issues that didn’t improve over the day. There was not
much in the way of positional changes, however Goding did
squeeze past Maloney and Burbidge had a huge front brake lockup
taking Ligertwood’s driver’s door out and relegating Ben to a
position behind Big Al Smith which would require extra work later
in the day. Burbidge had also attracted the attention of the
aforementioned, diligence charged officials...not a good thing for
Wayne. No one could touch the orange cars they were in a class
of their own.
Race One: 1st Joel Heinrich, 2nd Marc Tessari, 3rd David Tessari.
The second race saw a bit more action, for all except Ben Ligertwood
who sat this one out. It was much the same at the front the exception
being Bobridge’s overhauling of Boulter. It seems that eight laps
may be a bit too far for the Chairman. Everyone kept it tidy but
those orange cars were too good again and Joel recording a 128.6 lap time, the best of the rest in the 30s.
Race Two: 1st Joel Heinrich, 2nd David Tessari, 3rd Marc
Tessari.
Race three had a few shuffles in the pack. Both Boulter and
David Tessari suffering severe failure in the rear brake
department. Boulter managed to limp home while Tessari was
a DNF. The beneficiaries were clearly Bobridge and Goding
who were both on the pace and filled third and fourth spots.
Ligertwood was back and trying every move in the book to get
past wide Al. In what appeared to be a pretty clean move the
two clashed at turn one, doing neither of them any good. These
things do happen and it must be said the lap times across the
mid field were extraordinarily close.
Race Three: 1st Joel Heinrich, 2nd Marc Tessari, 3rd Tony
Bobridge.
The final, under lights promised to provide some action with
Boulter off 12 and David Tessari ROF. The field got away well
and the front group settled into what was to be the finishing
order for them. Victorian, Tony Maloney who had been on the
money all day, broke through for a well earned podium, followed
by Goding, Bobridge and the second oldest driver in the field
Greg ”Reggie” Wood. The oldest was a DNF breaking the gear
lever on lap five, a dismal end to what started as such a promising
meeting. Ware improved steadily throughout the day to finish
seventh and Burbidge showed that he is capable of mixing it
with the drivers in the second group. Big rap for David Smith
who finished every race of the day and tenth in the final..welcome
to HQ racing.
Race Four: 1st Joel Heinrich, 2nd Marc Tessari, 3rd Tony
Maloney.
Sarah Mitchell who had been battling gremlins just couldn’t get
the Big Bear entry over the final line. That’s it for 2014 in S.A.
and it was pretty well a Heinrich benefit.
Watch out for the overall results for the HQRR of SA Driver of
the Year and the report on the Ken Leigh 4 Hour Enduro at
Winton in December. Can South Australia win again?
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A LOOK BACK IN WHEELSPIN TIME........
50 YEARS AGO
The Grand Prix Ball was attended by “only” 395 members and
friends (Ed; total membership had just reached 500!)
Club Members were off to Murray Bridge for a novelty run and
Paddle Steamer cruise
Stillwell and Davison race for Gold Star honours at Mallala in their
Repco Brabhams while Jane, Beechey, McKeown and Manton
battle it out in the Touring Cars
40 YEARS AGO
The Club was reprimanded ....again...., by the Licensing Court
Inspector for failing to maintain the Visitors Book properly.
Vintage Section members were off for a “T” Party at Sellicks Beach
after earlier catching the Crabs while at Port Gawler
Ken Messenger seeks the whereabouts of Historic Competition
Vehicles (Ed; the precursor to the Historic Racing Register).
Entry to the CAMS “Presentation Party” is by showing your CAMS
Licence
30 YEARS AGO
Editorial covered the pending arrival of Formula 1 to Adelaide and
VW’s entry as the first foreign manufacturer to establish a venture
in China. To quote, “the ultimate aim is for a 100,000 cars per
year” (Ed: what a difference 30 years make with China now the
largest vehicle market in the world and VW selling more than 2.8
million cars a year there).
Mud Sprints were alive and well with Saloons and Specials putting
down their times, on this occasion in the dust of a Lobethal Quarry.
The Historic Racing Register officially became a section of the
Club and delivered a full report on Quarter Mile Sprints at Victor
Harbor
For Sale: Two Model T Ford wheels and Axle - $50
20 YEARS AGO
Three reports on the Australian Hillclimb Championships that were
held at Collingrove – fortunately each reported the same winner
– Club member Roger Harrison for his second National title
Wheels magazine reviewed “With Casual Efficiency”, the Clubs
history authored by Dennis Harrison.
HRR Sprints were still going strong – now at Goolwa and with
more than 80 competitors.
Veteran Section held an auction to raise money for a “good Slide
Projector” – prices ranged from $1 to the nights highest bid of $202
for Volume I of the James Flood Books
For Sale: Austin Healey Sprite MKI Bugeye - $5,800
10 YEARS AGO
“Library News” is an established WheelSpin contribution
The HQ Nationals had been held at Mallala and V-Max was at full
speed competing in Drift competition.
HRR Sprints were still popular – now at Tailem Bend with 65
competitors
Reports covered the unveiling of a plaque to mark the site where
Elfin Sports and Racing Cars were constructed, John Blanden’s
Climb to the Eagle, Wes Southgate’s “Significant Collection”,
Classics at Goolwa and Member’s travels to Pebble Beach Concours
d’Elegance.
No Cars or Parts for sale!
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GOODWOOD
REVIVAL
“THE ULTIMATE BUCKET LIST ITEM”
I have always loved cars and racing and have lived to hear many
people close to me rave about their trips to the UK and in
particular, their visit to Goodwood. The name Goodwood seemed
to be mixed with several events and it took some investigation
before I was able to separate the Revival from the Festival of
Speed.
Suddenly this year, my colleague David Light and I were invited
by our boss (who also loves cars) to go to the UK and follow up
some worthwhile classic car contacts and “why don’t we go to
Goodwood too”! After lots of investigation and with the amazing
assistance of former Club member Chris Hunt, we had tickets to
the Revival and had booked flights, accommodation and rental
cars.
Chris through his membership of the BRDC and GRRC managed
to procure extra tickets for David and I in the Chicane Grandstand
and also recommended to us at an extra cost, the cricket match
on Thursday followed by Lord March’s cocktail party and aviation
display. We thought, “in for a penny, in for a pound”. In due
course, all the tickets arrived.
Long flight to London completed without flak!
Eventually, we arrived in the West Sussex area, met up with
Chris and hoped to attend the cricket match in the grounds of
the Goodwood Estate on the Thursday morning. However, we
discovered the match didn’t start until 2pm, so we visited the
famous Tangmere Museum for the morning and were surrounded
by the most amazing RAF history of WW2. It turns out that
Tangmere and nearby West Hampnett were the central hub of
Fighter Command during WW2 and also where Douglas Bader
operated from. For former flyers of all sorts, this museum is a
must.
The cricket match started precisely at 2pm and the two teams
comprised most of the well known racing drivers here for the
weekend. We sat in deck chairs of course, drank beer and
champagne and had a jolly good afternoon in the shadows of
the Goodwood Manor. Derek Bell”s team (former Le Mans winner
for Porsche) won the game, which was played with a great spirit
of fun.
The cocktail party was next, held inside the Goodwood circuit
under a big marquee. We were welcomed with French champagne,
treated to all sorts of tasty delights, but the stand out was the
amazing aircraft we were standing around and the aerial acrobatics
taking place above our heads. It was like being back in war time
with Spitfires, Hurricanes and Mustangs doing summersaults
and dives all around us. Lord March bid us welcome to the
Goodwood Revival weekend and we all thought how much better
can it get!
The Revival came the next day and continued until Sunday night.
I have never seen so many gorgeous cars in one place at one
time before, they were so numerous my head nearly spun off my
shoulders.
The racing was fabulous, with races dedicated to D Type Jaguars
in a 20 strong field, Maserati 250Fs in a 10 strong field and also
the 50th anniversary of Jackie Stewart’s discovery by Ken Tyrell
at Goodwood. These cars are all worth multi millions of pounds,
yet are punted around Goodwood like there is no tomorrow. The
sounds and the sights will live with me forever. Many other races
included cars from yesteryear, open wheelers, V8s, sportscars,
sedans and even classic and vintage bikes.
Whilst the racing was going on, it was interspersed with flying
action above with the fighters being joined by the only two
airworthy Lancaster bombers left in the world, one having been
dug out of the mud in Canada, restored and then flown over to
the UK just for this event. Also for the first time at Goodwood,
we saw a Canberra bomber and two Hawker Hunters doing
flybys. Amazing views!
I haven’t mentioned the car parks either, where there were
literally thousands of divine classic and valuable cars to look at
and one could easily have spent the three days just drooling in
the car parks. The myriad of traders on hand could sell you
everything from food, beers, plus fours (wearing kind), furs and
hats to million pound Astons and Ferraris.
That brings me to the thing about the Goodwood Revival that
stands out as much as the cars on the track and in the car parks.
And it is the way everybody who is associated with running the
event and everybody who attends as a guest, gets into the
revival mode and dresses for the occasion but also behaves for
the occasion. I saw so many beautifully dressed men and women
and children in period costume, all loving the party atmosphere
and there was lashings of decorum. Every single employee,
from ticket collector, toilet cleaner to motor mechanic was dressed
in period clothing too and the whole scene was made special
by this gigantic effort.
My thanks go to Lord March and his huge team, his huge 10,000
acre estate and the thousands of willing followers for “ticking off
one of my bucket list items”
PS Many of my friends have raved about the Goodwood Revival,
now I can join them and say, you must do it and put September
in the UK in your diary! Ask me about our visit to the McLaren
factory and JD Classics after Goodwood when we next meet!
Wow!
Andy Morgan
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parkinson’s
• The underground ‘Gosse Bar’ provides a real cellar type
atmosphere with the exposed stone walls and arches. Suitable
for 50 – 60 guests with a substantial bar and dance floor.
• For the luxurious event, the lead light windowed, mirrored and
opulent atmosphere of the ‘Red Room’ is perfect. Set up in theatre,
dining or cocktail style the rich styling provides guests with that
trip back in time feeling that is not easily forgotten.
Catering can be fully supported or you can self arrange if desired.
We have a good range of beverages that are very competitively
priced compared to other outside venues and we can even cater
for your special wines etc that are not on our list. So, if you or
your family and friends are contemplating a celebration, consider
one of our unique rooms and I am sure we can cater for all your
needs. If you would like to know more of what our premises can
offer, please feel free to contact me. PS. We will also include an
article and photos in our WheelSpin magazine of your special
event!
Alan Caire
Facilities/ Functions Mgr.
South Australia
The Parkinson’s SA headquarters are just down the road from
our Clubrooms, at 23A King William Road. On Sunday 2nd
November they hired the Reg Sparks Room to hold their Annual
General Meeting. Their guest speaker, John Stockwell, (a
Parkinson’s victim) gave a very inspiring talk about “The Ride of
My Life", his epic four month Ducatti motorcycle journey around
Australia raising awareness and funds for Parkinson’s.
Approximately seventy guests were present and afternoon tea
was served after their meeting. By all reports they were very
impressed with our premises and will keep our venue in mind for
future events.
The weekend of the 22nd and 23rd November will be very
interesting in the Percy Wien Smith Room! A night club theme
“For The Love of Music” will be held on Saturday night while
winemakers CROSER will host a Petaluma Wine Tasting on the
Sunday afternoon for their Wine Club members.
Alan
Facilities/ Functions
BOOK EXCHANGE CLUB
A reminder to all members who are avid book readers!
The Club has two book shelves with a variety of suspense, murder
and mystery novels, something to suit all tastes!
The book shelves are situated on the lower floor in the lobby near
the coffee corner and you are welcome to exchange your novels
with a gold coin donation per book. Please feel free to drop in
during office hours or when you attend Section or General Meetings.
HAPPY READING!
‘MAWSON HOUSE’ – A UNIQUE EVENT
LOCATION!
BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES,
COCKTAIL PARTIES IN FACT FOR ANY
SPECIAL OCCASION OUR FUNCTION
ROOMS CAN CATER FOR YOUR NEEDS!
To those Members whose memory is a little rusty - our
wonderful historic Clubrooms have three function rooms each
providing a ‘WOW’ factor that may be suitable for a variety of
events to suit small or large numbers of guests.
• The main function room overlooks a lovely landscaped garden
and can cater for 150 + guests in a cocktail typesetting or up to
120 for a more formal dinner arrangement. The facility includes
a stage with outside vehicle access to display your ‘special’ vehicle
(s).
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BACK WORDS
By Paul Murrell
Paul Murrell is Road Test Editor for motoring website, Practical Motoring
(practicalmotoring.com.au), dedicated to giving car buyers all the
information they need to make informed purchase decisions. He also
contributes to SA Life, Highlife and a number of other motoring
publications.
Opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of or
endorsed by the Sporting Car Club of SA Inc.
Readers are encouraged to agree, disagree or express contrary points
of view in writing to the Editor at any time.
Roadworthy blitz.
I have often called for regular roadworthy inspections on all
vehicles using our roads, but it looks as unlikely now as it ever
has. And yet it has been announced that the police are about
to “crack down” on unroadworthy vehicles. How hypocritical.
The police have more than enough to do already, and even
worse, how many of them are qualified to inspect and defect
motor vehicles? One motor mechanic who has had his vehicle
regularly defected has pointed out that the so-called defects
were in fact legal, but as he learned to his cost, try telling that
to a police officer on the side of the road. Despite this, the
imposition of a defect notice on his car meant he has had to
fork out a $190 testing fee to prove to police that his vehicle
meets current roadworthy standards. Presumably, police will
be using their eyes, ears, and judgement to assess if window
tinting is too dark, exhaust systems too loud, seat belts are
frayed beyond safe measure, rust is structural rather than
cosmetic and the thousand and one other issues that define a
“roadworthy vehicle”. Will they be issued with testing equipment?
I doubt it. Will they be given training? Most unlikely. Will owners
of vehicles wrongly defected be given refunds for their costs?
You know the chasnces of that. In defence of their policy against
regular mandatory roadworthy checks, RAA spokesman Mark
Borlace reiterated that unroadworthy vehicles are responsible
for a tiny percentage of road incidents... perhaps he hasn’t
seen the spate of runaway trucks on the South Eastern freeway,
almost all of which have been assessed as having substandard
brakes and other roadworthy issues.
You can read more on this issue at
http://practicalmotoring.com.au/blogs/south-australian-policetold-blitz-unroadworthy-vehicles/
Tailgaters.
I am fortunate in not often having to travel during peak hour but
recently I had to attend a meeting in the city at 9 am, so found
myself joining the commuters travelling down the South Eastern
Freeway in peak hour traffic. What an eye-opener! While
overtaking in the outside lane, travelling at 114km/h (and yet I
am not dead), I found myself leading a string of traffic banking
up behind me. Indicating their impatience, cars were travelling
with a few metres of my rear bumper, inching closer all the time
in their urgency to be past and on their way, most of them I
would estimate at considerably more than 120km/h. Many of
these demon tailgaters were young women, usually driving small
cars at least ten years old. Tailgating is one of the most dangerous
behaviours on the road. I have no problem with people travelling
at 120km/h when conditions are safe (as I suggest they are on
the South Eastern Freeway, even in peak hour traffic), but
travelling at 120km/h a metre or two behind the car in front is
seriously dangerous. As for a police presence... none, of course.
They were probably sitting behind a tree in a 50km/h zone on
a multi-lane stretch of suburban road, raising revenue by catching
drivers travelling at 55km/h.
Still on speed.
When I talked to the DPTI about the speed on the downhill
stretch of the South Eastern freeway, one of the things that
came up was the possibility of reducing the speed limit. For
once, I didn’t disagree that a lower speed limit may have been
appropriate. However, the reason for my agreement was to
reduce the speed differential between trucks and cars. Now,
however, the problem could be made worse, not better. All
trucks are required to travel at 60km/h, while cars have been
reduced to 90km/h. And now there is serious discussion about
further reducing the truck speed limit to 40km/h, increasing the
speed differential to 50km/h. And as for the stupid suggestion
by the Heart Authority to reduce speed limits for all vehicles to
30km/h on suburban streets to reduce the speed differential
between cars and pushbikes... where does it all stop? Let’s
reduce cars and all other vehicles to 5km/h so there’s no speed
differential between them and pedestrians. Welcome to Planet
Loony.
You can read more on this issue at
http://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-advice/nine-commonmistakes-drivers-make-every-day/
Every k a killer.
Another day, another $300.
An anti-speeding campaign currently running in Queensland
(and elsewhere) uses the theme line that “every k over the
speed limit is a killer”. What a crock! The message, according
to those I have polled is that you’re safe at 59km/h, dead at
61. When will authorities realise that these unsubstantiated and
overly simplistic messages don’t make any difference at all. In
fact, they only serve to reinforce the message that authorities
are out of touch. On the other hand, the current commercial
running in SA (actually a commercial created in NZ), apart from
suggesting that the accident was a consequence of one driver
travelling marginally above the speed limit when the real culprit
was driver inattention, is a dramatic demonstration of the
dangers of driving.
On a new car launch last week in northern Victoria, we were
aware of the plethora of marked and unmarked police cars, all
lurking to catch speeding motorcyclists on their way to the
MotoGP at Phillip Island. One of the journalists was caught on
the edge of some one-horse town, pulled over for travelling at
99km/h as he passed the 80km/h speed limit sign. He thinks
he may have been momentarily distracted by the sat nav and
missed the sign, even more annoying after a day of assiduously
sticking to the posted limits, but makes no excuses. As he says,
in the old days you could probably have talked your way out of
a ticket. Instead, the officer wrote him the ticket and suggested
he could write a letter explaining that he thought he was still in
a 100 zone, especially since he was travelling at just under
100km/h. Where’s the logic? Oh, and in Victoria, the fine was
$300 for travelling 19km/h above the speed limit. Remember
my whinge? In South Australia, we are fined $400 for 10k over.
You can read more on this issue at
http://practicalmotoring.com.au/blogs/the-future-of-lawenforcement/
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Welcome to Adelaide.
In the final week of October, Adelaide and South Australia hosted
two new model car launches – the Lexus NX300h and the MINI
5-door. As usual, the motoring journos were over the moon about
Adelaide’s great roads as we retraced many of the Classic/Targa
Adelaide stages. Not so thrilled, however, was BMW who came
out from lunch at Jolley’s Boathouse to find all eight MINIs had
been booked for parking rear to kerb on Victoria Drive. As organiser
Geoff Becker explained, they thought they were doing the right
thing by following signposted directions to park at 45 degrees,
had paid the relevant parking fees, displayed the receipts on the
dashboard and nowhere was there any notification that cars were
to park nose-to-kerb. When I approached a parking officer about
it the next day, he replied “Ignorance of the law is no excuse”
and then admitted that in some towns in NSW, rear-to-kerb is not
only acceptable but mandatory. Geoff added, “When we checked,
we found there is a rule that cars must park nose to kerb if angle
parking is stipulated and the angle is anything other than 90
degrees. The rule also stipulates that councils have no obligation
to signpost that nose-to-kerb is the requirement.” He also
wondered, as do I, just how many people across Australia are
aware of this rule.
And that’s how the fight started...
Ron Chestna, an elderly motorist, was stopped by police at 2 am.
The police officer asked him where he was going so late at night.
Ron replied, “I’m on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and
the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and
staying out late. The officer, more than a little skeptical, decided
to probe a little deeper. “Really? And who’d be giving that lecture
at this time of the night?” Ron answered, “That would be my wife.”
Paul Murrell is Road Test Editor for motoring website, Practical
Motoring (practicalmotoring.com.au), dedicated to giving car
buyers all the information they need to make informed purchase
decisions. He also contributes to SA Life, Highlife and a number
of other motoring publications.
Opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of
or endorsed by the Sporting Car Club of SA Inc.
Readers are encouraged to agree, disagree or express contrary
points of view in writing to the Editor at any time.
Burson Auto Parts have kindly provided Sporting
Car Club members with a DISCOUNT CARD that
can be used at any Burson store across Australia.
There is no registration or personal information
sharing required, just collect your card from the
Club and present it in store to receive a discount
on the parts and accessories you purchase (n.b.
discounts are not available on sale items)
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MARKET
FOR SALE or WANTED
OBSESSED COLLECTOR will travel anywhere paying top cash
for all Enamel Signs (Fuel Company, Tyre Company, Grocery Shop,
Insurance Signs) Petrol Bowsers (Manual Or Electric),Cloth Hoses
or Brass Nozzles, Advertising Globes, Oil Bottles or their tin or
plastic tops, Oil Bottle Racks, Old Tins, anything Golden Fleece,
Shell, Neptune, Texaco, Caltex, Atlantic, Esso, Alba, AMP, Ampol,
COR, Energol, BP, Wakefield Castrol, Mobil, Vacuum, Plume,
Lubrakate, Etc, Badges, Uniforms, Etc, Pedal Cars, Harley, Indian
or British Motorcycles or Parts, Bonnet Mascots, Car Badges,
Workshop Manuals, Veteran Car Parts Etc. Phone Stuart on 08
8892 2279 or 0408 922279.
For sale: Hafco AL330A 2hp single phase, geared
head lathe including stand, 3 and 4 jaw chucks, faceplate
,coolant system and quick change tool holder $1950 -please
contact Andrew Christophersen 83708115.
Rolls Royce 1982 Silver Spirit. Only 70,000km. Prestige
car in beautiful condition. Club Registration. $17,500. Phone
0403 306 207. Reg S950 ASU.
16” wire wheels. Excellent condition $125.00ea.
Alfa Wheels. 4 pressed steel with s/s centre hubcap.
6 Campanatura Mags. All in excellent condition. $200.00 each
set. Contact B Hartwig 8388 5738 or 0431 024 719
Toyota 4AGE engines and gearboxes. Various states
and conditions. Also available 5 speed Toyota Corolla K series
gearboxes. Call Angus on 0421358110.
WANTED
Parts for 1920 Michelin Man Air Compressor or any information.
Contact Dave Turner 0416 021 604.
Mercedes Mag Wheels, original factory, better than new, fully
polished, clear powder coated, will not fade or yellow, never need
polishing, disc brake dust covers, chrome wheel nut covers, fitted
with near new 15inch Yokohama tyres $800.00
Phone Robbie 8346 4145
Mitsubishi Parts – Ph 0427077338.
* Mitsubishi 4G54 engine, 2.6 litre auto spec from GJ Sigma.
Originally purchased in 1983 for a clubman project, only 8,300km.
Never used. Best described as wide pan rail, small back of block
[same as 2 litre engine]. Has large pivot bolt timing chain. Ideal
upgrade for a Sigma Turbo. $800.
* JA Starion Turbo. Hardly used, been in dry storage for years.
$250.
* Sigma Turbo inlet manifold with crossover pipe, $80.
* Sigma Turbo distributor [has OE advance retard unit]. Brand
new, $150.
* 1.75CD Zenith Sidedraft carby, used, but ‘as new’ condition, ex
Sigma Turbo. $50.
Volvo 740 3 speed ZF auto trans. Will suit a variety of
other vehicles. 230,000km and going strong when swapped for
a trans with lockup torque converter. Give away to a happy home.
Ph: 0427077338.
Riley 2.5 litre gearbox, jumps 3rd gear on overrun which is
why it was removed. Give away to a Riley home. Ph: 0427077338.
Citroen CX 2400 Pallas. C-matic, 1980. The last of the
“hydraulic” Citroens, Historic reg., used regularly. CX 1980. $3,500.
Second identical spare car – also registered and running. Good
mechanicals, shabby body (much like the owner). UAJ 820. $1,500.
More details from Roger on 8388 9287.
Custom made glass wind deflectors for 1918 Dodge Bros
with fittings – one slightly damaged (glass). Contact M Hannaford
0408 472 317 to make an offer.
Zephyr Special Group M. I built the car in 1961 on Elfin
Streamliner Chassis (No 14). Built of all Ford Zephyr parts. All
correct paperwork. Completely restored and comes with enclosed
trailer. $28,000. 0427 100 839 Noel Hurd.
Group K Dodge Special (New) – Copy of the Radford
Fargo. All pre-war Chrysler running gear. New 250 cubic inch
engine. Fast, reliable.
Alfa Monoposto 1750cc – Scaled down P3 in appearance.
Looks good, light, fast. Ideal for Hillclimbs and sprints, etc.
Haggle in the mid 20 k’s for either of these.
Contact B Hartwig 8388 5738 or 0431 024 719
For Sale – 1 x Torana XU1 Windscreen and 1 x Rear
Window glass with rubbers. All in reasonable condition. Best
offers. Contact Peter Gold 0434 987 895
MERCEDES BENZ 190 PARTS FOR SALE. Various parts
including; 190SL Radiator Grille Star, Boot Lid Star, Boot Lid
Handle, Boot Lid Key Latch with Finger Lift, Glove Box Handle,
Soft Top/Hard Top Centre Latch, Tail Light Assemblies. Other 190
Engine parts including; Fuel Pumps, Distributors, Chain Tensioner,
Distributor Drive Shaft, Chain Sprockets, Oil Filter Housing, Oil
Pumps and other small parts. Contact David 8358 2231.
Custom number plate "190 SL"
Transfer to a new owner for $400.00 Registered till April 2016.
Phone 0408855319.
A reluctant Sale – Peugeot 404
We have to sell our beautiful and carefully preserved 1962 Peugeot
404 due to space considerations, etc. Mechanically sound and
mostly original. This was one of the first of this icon Model sold
in South Australia. Comes with a range of spare parts, memorabilia
and other items that we can discuss. Phone Daryl on 0427 606
113 or email: [email protected] for further details.
TRIO OF CARS
Simca Sportsman – Group M Clubman. This car has a very
interesting history, running in the 28th Australian Grand Prix by
Trevor Ellis as an Austin Special (page 275, Australian Grand Prix,
John Blanden). It subsequently ran as the Tudor Accessories
Special by Dean Rainsford. The car was road registered in the
mid 60’s with valuable original rego papers available. Raced very
competitively in the 80’s – 37’s at Collingrove and a lot of fun.
Plenty of Simca Spares, numerous engines and gearboxes $12,500
Speedcar – Victorian Car, grey motor 1960’s. Originally
ran a Ford. Car has been rebuilt and nearly finished. Spare modified
grey motor goes with it. $8,500
Singer Special – Pre War - All the bits of a rolling chasis plus
gearbox and engine. Some chasis work done, BMC brakes available
to convert to hydraulics. Great Project car. Cams approval in
principle obtained. $1,200
All offers considered, I need the space! Michael Shearer –
0419044999
1972 MGB
American delivered and converted to RHD, Mag Wheels, no rust,
older restoration. $8,000 neg. Comes with a roll bar. Reg No AA
444B. Contact Hedley Bachmann 0414 714 853.
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