OCTOBER 2014
THE OFFICIAL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF HISTORIC MOTOR VEHICLES CLUB Inc
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
2. The Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival.
9. The Committee Meeting snapshot.
3. More on the Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival.
10. Minutes of the last General Meeting.
4. Club Meetings and Events.
11. The Minutes continued.
5. Coming Event information.
12. The Sandpiper visit report.
6. Club Management info.
13. Jeff’s Jokes.
7. President’s View & Strath Swap-meet report.
14. Buy Sell Swap page.
8. Dean Solly’s letter to the club.
15. More Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival photo’s.
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16. The Sandpiper Lodge visit photo’s.
THE VICTOR HARBOR ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FESTIVAL 2014
THE ROCK N ROLL FESTIVAL
TOP CAR OF FESTIVAL 1956 CHEV COUPE
SHANNONS DISPLAY WITH THE TROPHIES FOR THE DAY.
TOP CLASSIC CAR 1962 S SERIES VALIANT
Owner Kevin Johnson , Victor Harbor.
TOP HOT ROD 1928 FORD ROADSTER
Owner Des Air , Morphett Vale.
LONGEST DISTANCE TRAVELLED 1934 MG PA
Owner Tony Basham , Cairns QLD.
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BIG CROWDS LOVE BIG CAR SHOW AT ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FESTIVAL
The biggest and best of America’s great cars of the rock ‘n’ roll era attracted large crowds to huge show ‘n’ shine
displays creating a great atmosphere to this year’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival at Victor Harbor.
Over the two days of the Festival, more than 270 beautifully restored and original vehicles took part featuring
many popular makes as well as hotrods and modified cars.
The HMVC plays a prominent role in the Festival with our own Leith Kavanagh coordinating the entries with
invitations to owners of the vehicles.
He has been involved with the City of Victor Harbor’s Festival organising committee for a number of years and
has established a strong link with entrants who have attended many times since the Festival started.
Cars were displayed to capacity throughout the city centre including Ocean Street, Albert Place and Warland
Reserve.
On Saturday morning about 60 cars cruised from McLaren Vale to Victor Harbor via Pages Flat Road and
Hindmarsh Tiers Road.
On the main day Sunday a large show of Mustangs featured on Warland Reserve with large convertibles and
sedans making a spectacular display on Albert Place. A good representation of Holden’s packed Ocean Street.
Parking and display coordination was supervised by Lester Williamson and his team of nearly 40 enthusiastic and
hard working group of HMVC members who also manned the HMVC Information marquee.
At times on the Sunday, it became very busy as a touring group from Adelaide arrived in a big bunch.
There was no panic as everyone cooperated as they were directed into position.
The City of Victor Harbor marketing and events manager Mark Przibilla said this year’s event was the biggest in
its history. He said he loved seeing rows of cars with bonnets up and brilliant chrome shining.
“Many visitors attended from interstate which indicates word is spreading among the rock and roll community,” he
said.
In the ‘The Times’ Leith said the attendance levels were picking up particularly on the Saturday.
He said celebrating rock and roll was important because it allows people to release the joy within.
GRAHAM WITHERS
Photos page 2 and 15
2014 Trophy Winners
TOP CAR OF FESTIVAL
1956 CHEV COUPE , Owner Mark Kraulis , Glenelg
TOP CLASSIC CAR
1962 S SERIES VALIANT , Owner Kevin Johnson , Victor Harbor
TOP HOT ROD
1928 FORD ROADSTER , Owner Des Air , Morphett Vale
LONGEST DISTANCE TRAVELLED
1934 MG PA , Owner Tony Basham , Cairns QLD
TOP 10 VEHICLES , ( In no particular order )
1957 CHEV COUPE , Owner Mick Monterosso , Highbury
1932 FORD C COUPE , Owner Pino Bra , Gawler
1960 PLYMOUTH FURY , Owner James Psarombas , Fulham
1968 PONTIAC FIREBIRD , Owner Kym & Kate Bartlett , Woods Point
1972 HQ HOLDEN MONARO , Owner Craig Vance , Victor Harbor
1957 PONTIAC SUPERCHIEF , Owner Craig Leuders .Renmark
1965 VW VOLKSROD ROADSTER , Owner Rob Brown , Willunga
1953 FORD F100 , Owner Ben Fenwick , Clarence gardens
1934 CHEV ROADSTER , Owner Mark Ewens , Victor Harbor
1975 CORVETTE STINGRAY , Owner Mike Boyland , Mawson Lakes
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2014 CLUB MEETINGS & COMING EVENTS
CLUB MEETINGS AT VICTOR HARBOR
Committee Meeting
General Meeting
Newsletter Night
Committee Meeting
General Meeting
Newsletter Night
Committee Meeting
October 30th
November 6th
November 13th
November 27th
December 4th
December 11th
January 29th 2015
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.00pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.00pm
7.30pm
FUTURE CLUB EVENTS
Midweek Run
Strathalbyn Swap Meet
Clayton Bay Picnic
Special Visit Murray Bridge Car Club
Christmas Lunch, HMVC clubrooms
Log Book Days for 2015
Wednesday 15th October
Sunday
19th October
Sunday
23rd November
th
Thursday 27 November
Sunday 6th December (note change of day)
Sat Jan 10th & 17th and Monday Jan 19th
FUTURE EVENTS OF INTEREST
Port Elliot Show Ute Muster
Saturday 11th October
For enquiries and registration call Carol Ph: 8554 2506 or 0401 929 395
Burra to Morgan Veteran & Vintage Vehicle run 11th - 12th October
9th Monaro Nationals Barossa
17th October
Auto Italia Adelaide Campbelltown
2nd November
MG Car Club, annual Kimber Run
2nd November
13th Ford Invitation Picnic (Lenswood Oval)
23rd November
SA Toy Run 2014
14th December
Yesterday Power Rally Milang
17th-18th January 2015
Cars of Australia, Strathalbyn Oval (Aust Day)
26th January
SWAP MEETS 2014
Strathalbyn
19th October
Bendigo (Holmes Rd) 15th - 16th November
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COMING EVENTS
From Event Co-ordinator Graham Withers
A special calendar of events for 2015 will be available in November.
OCTOBER
Midweek Run – Wednesday, October 15th 9.30am for a 10.15am start.
A run from clubrooms to Myponga region to a tractor and machinery collection. Maps will be supplied on the day.
Strathalbyn Swap Meet – Sunday, October 19th.
The Organising Committee has been formed and volunteers are still required. Contact Dean Solly.
NOVEMBER
CLAYTON BAY PICNIC - Sunday, November 23rd.
Our annual motoring picnic with invitations to all well- known SA car clubs. BYO food and drinks BBQ’s available.
Bring chairs. A great day to catch up with other club members and like-minded car enthusiasts.
Prizes for best picnic set up and best motoring picnic day outfit. Trophies for Show and Shine categories.
Bring your friends and have a great day.
SPECIAL VISIT – Murray Bridge Car Club. Thursday November, 27th.
A reciprocal visit to our clubrooms. All members are welcome for lunch. Book with Richard Lang.
DECEMBER
Christmas Lunch. HMVC Clubrooms - Saturday, December 6th.
EVENT PREVIEW FOR 2015
JANUARY
TOY FAIR – Sunday, January 4th
YESTERDAY’S POWER RALLY - Milang – January 17th and 18th. HMVC Display Sunday 18th.
Registrations forms are available now. Call Secretary and organiser Gaye Chaplin. 8536 3938.
Or PO Box 6, Strathalbyn 5255. HMVC entrants qualify as HMVC Event.
In the tradition of previous Australia Day Runs. A local run including lunch. Trophy for best Australian car.
Prizes for Australian theme outfits.
AUSTRALIA DAY RUN - Friday, January 23rd.
FEBRUARY
AUTOJUMBLE – Sunday February, 1st.
The third year of this successful fast growing HMVC event. You can be a seller or support the day as a volunteer.
Contact Stephen Schild on 8552 8646
VALENTINE’S DAY RUN – Friday, 13th February.
Run and venue to be announced. Trophy for best American car.
MARCH
EUROPEAN CAR DAY - Thursday, March 13th.
Details to be advised.
APRIL
Midweek Run, Wednesday, April 15th.
Details to be advised
MAY
BRITISH CLASSICS TOUR – Sunday, May 3rd.
The fourth year of this HMVC popular event for British vehicle enthusiasts. Now
Entry forms will be available at October general meeting. Your early entry could win a prize!
More details to be announced in the next weeks.
NOTES OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Tony Smith of the RAA Office in Victor Harbor is part of the organising team of The Christmas Pageant in Victor Harbor.
He would appreciate HMVC member volunteers to assist with marshalling.
Next year we will see the MG Car Club of SA celebrating the 60th anniversary of the MGA and Magnette;
the 50th birthday of the National Motor Museum;
while the Warrnambool and District Historic Motor Club propose a visit to Victor Harbor in April.
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OLD STYLE CARS AND MUSIC DELIGHT SANDPIPER RESIDENTS
The distinctive sound of the accordion floated across the car park as our reliable resident musician
Lyle Freebairn, propped by the green Morris van, played popular old style songs to set the mood for our
“car show” and afternoon tea at Sandpiper aged care complex at Goolwa early last month.
Our visit was the continuation of our celebration of Old Car Day in September following our run to Kirribilli the
week before.
t was also appropriate that this visit was special as we have called the runs to these establishments the Dennis
Martin Old Car Day Runs in honour of the late Dennis Martin.
It was at Sandpiper he enjoyed his last HMVC outing with club members.
More than 40 members attended in 23 cars which packed into the entrance driveway and the car park.
The attendance was well up on last year.
Residents gathered around the cars enjoying a chat and remembering times with the cars they had owned.
There was great interest in the older models including the Dodge of Bill Ellis, Peter and Lyn Smyth’s Chic,
Doug and Yvonne Sweetman’s Nash and Phil and Joy Stolz’s Chev Capital.
Bev and Rien Gerritsen brought the two Morris 8/40s, the original sedan and tourer while Roly Bartlett arrived in
the Morris Traveller ‘Woody’.
He had planned to bring the Morris Cowley however it decided not to start even after a recent magneto
refurbishment.
Doug and Vivienne Hill’s MG TC looked great with the hood down. It seems they like it down since the British
Classics Tour!
The classics were well represented with Bob Sellar’s Mercedes SLC, Rod White’s Porsche 911, David and
Cynthia Rodda’s Jaguar, Brian Martin’s Mercedes and Leigh Blacket’s Humber Vogue.
Jack and Margarete Winston arrived in style in their new acquisition on its first club run! It is an immaculate gold
Mercedes 350SEL.
Finally everyone was rounded up for afternoon tea by Sandpiper staff member Karen Barber, also a member of
HMVC. She thanked members for attending as the sight of such a variety of cars brought enjoyment to residents.
It was a timely finish to a great day and to come indoors as after a sunny morning, a slight drizzle had arrived.
Graham Withers
Photos page 16
THE GLORY DAYS OF ROWLEY PARK SPEEDWAY
Time flies….. It will be 35 years since Rowley Park Speedway held its last meeting.
Anyone over 40 would probably know of Rowley Park or of someone who raced there.
The Speedway was an institution known the world over. It was magnificently run and promoted by local legend
Kym Bonython. Sadly now however the drive reunion meetings are getting smaller in number.
Recent heroes to pass on include Bruce Rickard and “Big Bad” John Crowhurst. Rowley Park was not only a
speedway it was entertainment. Friday night was speedway night. When Glen Dix spoke at the unveiling of the
memorial plaque at the Rowley Park site he said the Entertainment Centre at Hindmarsh is not Adelaide’s first
entertainment centre Rowley Park was.
Kym Bonython’s promotion included bringing to Adelaide world bike and car champions.
The English and Swedish motorcycle solo test teams would often appear to race against Australian teams.
American speedcar drivers were regularly contracted to appear.
Bob “Two Gun” Tattersall and Jimmy Davies probably being the most famous.
All these visiting riders lifted Australia’s standards and improved our stock of racing machines.
Kym also incorporated other events into the speedway. The annual fireworks displays were always a sell out
night and one night he increased the spectacle by incorporating a “Battle of Britain” theme.
He arranged for from memory, 20 to 30 control line model aircraft to be flown over the exploding fireworks.
Some of the planes were ‘blown up’ but the overall effect was brilliant. Another of Kym’s masterpieces was the
’demolition derbies’. In the early 1960s fields of around 150 old bangers would take to the track and infield to do
battle. It would take over 30 minutes for all cars to be stationary, but there was nonstop entertainment and thrills
during this time.
People who attended these meetings still talk fondly of the great nights at Rowley Park.
Taken from Austin 7 Journals January 2014.
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JEFF’S JOKES
An 85-year-old man was requested by his doctor for a sperm count as part of his physical exam.
The doctor gave the man a jar and said, "Take this jar home and bring back a semen sample tomorrow."
The next day the 85-year-old man reappeared at the doctor's office and gave him the jar, which was as clean and empty as
on the previous day.
The doctor asked, what happened and the man explained.
"Well, doc, it's like this - first I tried with my right hand, but nothing. Then I tried with my left hand,
but still nothing. Then I asked my wife for help. She tried with her right hand, then with her left, still nothing.
She tried with her mouth, first with the teeth in, then with her teeth out, still nothing.
We even called up Arleen, the lady next door and she tried too, first with both hands, then an armpit, and she even tried
squeezin' it between her knees, but still nothing."
The doctor was shocked! "You asked your neighbour??" The old man replied,
"Yep, none of us could get that dam jar open.
A man, returning home a day early from a business trip, got into a taxi at the airport. It was after midnight.
While en route to his home, he asked the cabby if he would like to come in the house and be a witness.
The man suspected his wife was having an affair and he intended to catch her in the act. "For a $50 tip" the cabby agreed.
Quietly entering the house, the husband and cabby tiptoed into the bedroom. The husband switched on the lights, yanked
the covers back and there was his wife in bed with another man.
The husband put a gun to the naked man's head. The wife shouted "Don't do it! This man has been very generous!
I lied when I told you I inherited money. He's the one who paid for the Corvette I gave you.
He paid for the new 36' SeaRay. He paid for your NFL season tickets. He paid for our cottage at the lake.
He paid for our country club membership, and he even pays the monthly dues!"
Shaking his head from side-to-side the husband slowly lowered the gun. He looked over at the cab driver and said
"What would you do?" The cabby said,
"I'd cover his ass with that blanket before he catches a cold!"
I was telling a blonde girl in the pub the other day about my ability to guess what day a woman was born just by feeling her
boobs. "Really" she said, "Go on then...try."
After about thirty seconds of fondling she began to lose patience and said, "Come on, what day was I born? I said,
"Yesterday."
A Gravely Funny Story………….
A man placed some flowers on the grave of his dearly departed mother and started back toward his car when his attention
was diverted to another man kneeling at a grave.
The man seemed to be praying with profound intensity and kept repeating, ‘Why did you have to die?
Why did you have to die?’ The first man approached him and said, ‘Sir, I don’t wish to interfere with your private grief,
but this demonstration of pain is more than I’ve ever seen before, for whom do you mourn so deeply? A child? A parent? The
mourner took a moment to collect himself, then replied…………..
‘My wife’s first husband.’
A man and woman got married, and as they were old-fashioned, they had never had sexual relations.
On their wedding night, as the man began to get undressed, his twisted and mangled toes came into view,
causing his new bride to gasp.
"Oh" he said "I should have told you before now, I contracted Tolio as a child". "Tolio?" she said "Don't you mean Polio...?"
"No" he said "look at my toes, I had a severe case of Tolio". The wife agreed that he did.
As he continued to undress, his multi-coloured and deformed knees came into view, again causing his new spouse to gasp.
"After the Tolio, I contracted the Kneasles" the man said. "Kneasles...?" his wife replied "you don't mean Measles?"
"No" he said "look at my knees, I had the Kneasles".
As he continued to undress, taking off his pants, his wife cried out loud
"Oh my GOD, you caught the Small Cox, too"!!!
Ladies, if a man says he will fix it, he will………
There is no need to remind him every 6 months about it!
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BUY SELL SWAP
FOR SALE
1975 Triumph 2500 TC, auto, power steering, new battery, water pump, fuel pump, wheel cylinders and
windscreen rubber. Good condition for age, mechanically sound, good touring car. $2,500.
John Taylor Ph: 8120 8736 or 0408 835 082
Model A Whippet front axle, complete with brakes.
Brian Barwick Ph: 0417 802 694
P76 to restore or reduce to parts. Workshop manual included in sale.
Dene Watson Ph: 8554 2413
1954 Vauxhall Ute, fully restored in every way. $9,500 neg.
Milan Prochazka Ph: 8552 3075
1967 Morris 1100. Engine in car but assembly of auxiliaries and front suspension
required. Differential ratio has been changed to reduce engine revs at open road speeds.
Dual SU carbs, manual. Has been off the road for approximately 5 years. $2250 ono.
Anthony Smith Ph: 0487 593 766 to arrange inspection or for further details.
1976 MGB late model, fully restored 2000km ago, British racing green, rubber nose model,
full history and restoration photos available. $14,000 ono.
John Garland Ph: 8552 7631 or 0418 824 286
1963 MGB green, on full rego until 11/14. $15,000.
Mick Price Ph: 8552 7254
WANTED
Holden HK-HG radio.
Dave Winn Ph: 0427 089 640
Old spark plugs, the older the better.
Glen Virgin Ph: 0421 703 004
EJ Premier wheel trims.
Mike Davis Ph: 8552 7498
2 Valiant Petrol tank caps, suit VH-CM, prefer keyless.
Dean Solly Ph: 8552 1042
Original cast iron head for 1967 MGB, to replace cracked one.
Clive Harrison Ph: 0448 733 564
If the owner of the red Rover 3500 calls me,
I have a book which may be of interest to them.
Gary Massie Ph: 8555 0200
An Invitation to….. The Body Shop At Home Party, 2pm at the Clubrooms Saturday 25th October 2014
Ladies come join me in a fun filled afternoon, bring your husband or partner, family and friends and have a great
afternoon with games and prizes to win.
Products have come down in price and there are new products as well.
Great chance to buy some lovely Chrisy presents for the whole family.
Ladies could you please bring a small plate to share for afternoon tea, the men can go to the library or shed for a
chat while we pamper ourselves.
Enquiries Phone Ruth Blesing on 8558 8235
CHECK THIS OUT…
As of the 20th October 2014 you will be able to have your Classic, Vintage or Veteran car
mechanically attended to whether it be a general service of oil, filter and grease, general check
of gearbox and differential oil levels, tyre wear and pressures, attention to brakes, repairs to
body and rust to full paint jobs. All at reasonable prices and time frames.
Contact Richard Lang Ph: 0423 524 481
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MORE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FESTIVAL PHOTOS
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HISTORIC MOTOR VEHICLES CLUB
PO BOX 610 VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211
PHOTOS FROM THE SANDPIPER LODGE OLD CAR DAY TRIP
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