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M . A . P . S R E V I E W N E W S L E T T E R O F M A I T L A N D
A U T O P R E S E R V A T I O N
S O C I E T Y ,
S O U T H A U S T R A L I A
M A P S - T h e H i s t o r i c M o t o r
V e h i c l e C l u b o f t h e Y o r k e
P e n i n s u l a ”
w w w . m a p s - y p . o r g March 2018
1966 RAMBLER,
Owners– Rod & Pat Nixon, of Maitland. This is very much a Maitland car, owned originally by the Nixon family and then sold to the late Harold Darling, a past Patron of MAPs and his wife, Rose, before
recently returning to the Nixon family. .
It was therefore an apt and worthy winner of the 2018 Maitland Agricultural and Horticultural Society’s Show Award for best vehicle.
2 MAITLAND AUTO PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC., PO BOX 86, MAITLAND SA 5573
OFFICE BEARERS for 2017-18
PRESIDENT JOE INGRAM 08 8837 3126; 0407 718 225 [email protected]
VICE-PRESIDENT TREVOR CLERKE 08 8853 7191; 0422 162 204 [email protected]
SECRETARY MARG BASTIAN 0417 826 703 [email protected]
TREASURER ERICA ANDREWS 08 8825 3287 (H); 0418 818 247 [email protected]
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
RICHARD BASTIAN 0408 849 001 [email protected]
TREVOR BEAN 0476 105 205 [email protected]
GRANT HARVEY 0408 019776 [email protected]
KEVIN KAVANAGH 08 88373 998 [email protected]
MIKE OSBORNE 08 8837 3158 [email protected]
KEITH PENHALL 08 88232999 [email protected]
REGO OFFICER AND AUTHORISED PERSON
KEITH PENHALL 08 8823 2999; 0417 865 697 [email protected]
AUTHORISED PERSONS
ROD NIXON 08 88322 537 [email protected]
TREVOR CLERKE 08 8853 7191 (H) [email protected]
JIM DAVIES 0417 836 994 [email protected]
RICHARD DUNS 08 8837 3002 (B) [email protected]
MIKE OSBORNE 08 8837 3158 [email protected]
EDITOR/PUBLIC OFFICER
MIKE OSBORNE 08 8837 3158 [email protected]
EVENTS COORDINATOR RICHARD BASTIAN 0408 849 001 [email protected]
NEW MEMBER OFFICER GRANT HARVEY 0408 019776 [email protected]
REGALIA JOAN CORRELL 08 8853 2004 [email protected]
WEB SITE & MAILING JIM SEWELL 08 8837 3826t [email protected]
PATRON STEPHEN GRIFFITHS JP MP
LIFE MEMBERS RON BRIGGS+ LOIS BRIGGS KEN HEINRICH HOWARD HEARD+ DON ROSE SHIRLEY ROSE+ MIKE OSBORNE MARY OSBORNE DICK PENHALL JENNY PENHALL JIM SEWELL JEAN SEWELL
GENERAL MEETINGS ARE HELD THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, EXCEPT JANUARY, 8PM
VISITORS AND GUESTS WELCOME.
VENUE IS NOW MAITLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, PIONEER ROAD MAITLAND.
MAPS members wishing to join other members for social discourse and a meal before the monthly meeting can ring the Yorke Valley Hotel on 8832 2422, book a place on the MAPS table and turn up around 6pm; all welcome.
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FROM THE EDITOR
When I start by saying that I’ve taken up a job as a stripper, I should explain the actual job clearly! I’ve got started on the total paint removal from the Alvis Grey Lady project car. Even after the first day, I was tired, illustrating that along with mechanical work on vehicles, it takes hard work to repair and restore cars whatever their age. I reckon I’ve got a couple of months work ahead, allowing for about 20 hours per week on the job. In order to fit that work in, I am backing off a couple of other interests, such as shopping and housework!
As regards leisure activities, the last few weeks has seen a selection of events to attend. Both the Moonta Show ‘n Shine and the SYP run from Yorketown are to be highly commended. The latter event was organised by the YP Vintage, Veteran & Classic Motor Cycle Club and we were made to feel most welcome. There was a wide range of vehicles, plus a good number of younger entrants, illustrating just how much interest there is on the YP for historic motoring. Let’s hope we can keep up the liaison with other local clubs
.Having just come back from a MAPS Committee meeting, there’s a few points fresh in my mind.. Although some may be discussed at the coming April meeting, here’s a selection.
It is proposed that a specific leaflet be produced so as to give potential members a concise background to the MAPS club
A new cream log book has been introduced, so you’ll see those gradually coming into distribution.
Following on from some notes in the Whyalla club’s “ Grease Rag” newsletter, it appears that when you complete a log
book entry for a day’s use, all drivers should sign the entry
For the next half year campout, Burra, Clare and Jamestown are under consideration.
Venues and dates for the Handover and Christmas luncheons are under review.
A means of enabling a limited number of Committee members to share the members email addresses is to be looked at. This will enable others, such as the Secretary and the Events Coordinator to send out their own updates and reminders. The fact that the Editor’s lack of internet access for 10 days brought about this suggestion from me.
Profiles and newsletter content; despite regular reminders, getting profiles on members, new and long standing remains a challenge, as does getting unsolicited event reports and general articles. However, the best way to get to know other members, both new and long standing, is to get along to the array of events and meetings.
So plenty of plans, events, new members and new cars coming to MAPS, One new vehicle is the Jaguar 3.4 Mark 2 just bought by Ian Burman. I’m looking forward to a drive in it soon..
In the meantime Mary and I have several trips planned, such as HMVC’s British Classics Tour in May and the NARC Burra to Morgan Reenactment Run in July. Look for details of these in this and future editions of the MAPS Review.
Finally, best wishes to a number of MAPS members not firing on all cylinders of late, such as Jean Sewell and Margaret Hudson.
Mike O
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2018 MAPS EVENTS CALENDAR
Date Venue/Area Details & Contacts
April 6th & April 7th
CLUB EVENT
Port Pirie Camp Out
To coincide with the Laura Folk Festival which we will visit on Saturday 7th Pt Pirie Caravan Park:- 8632 4275 Bentley’s Cabin Park:- 8633 2666
Friday night tea will be at the ‘Sporties’, just opposite Bentley’s Cabin Park on Warnertown Road. We are booked in.
Saturday 14th April CLUB EVENT
Port Victo-ria
The ‘Vintage Sports Car Club’ of Ade-laide is arranging a run to Pt Victoria.
MAPS has been invited to join in a Street Parade and a BBQ at the Coastal Patrol
shed. I will be asking for approximate numbers attending at the April general meeting to
advise the VSCC re catering More info as we get it.
April Saturday 21st Stansbury Sunday 22nd Pt Vincent
CLUB EVENT
Stansbury &
Port Vincent
“YP Salt Water Classic” Wooden and Classic Boats Regatta
A display of MAPS vehicles would be appreciated at both locations, however if you wish to display only on one of the days, you will, of course, still be most
welcome. Displays start at 9:00am. Refer to the programme in The Review
Sunday 20th May CLUB EVENT
Kulpara Hall Registration
Day
Meet at the Kulpara Hall at 10:30am for registration of cars, followed by BBQ
lunch. The club will supply meats, bread, sauces, butter, tea and coffee. Please
bring a salad and sweet to pool
Sunday 24th June CLUB EVENT
Wauraltee
Hall Registration
Day
Meet at the Wauraltee Hall at 10:30am Info as per Kulpara, above.
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YORKE PENINSULA SALTWATER
CLASSIC
2018 Summary of program for Saturday &
Sunday, 21st &22nd April
Saturday, Stansbury
From 9AM, Foreshore display of cars, vehicles, caravans etc.
Seaside Markets open
10 AM Hot Rod Cavalcade arrives,
Model boat display
12.30PM Launch of boats
1.45 PM Parade of boats in Oyster Bay
2.00 pm Start of Regatta Run to Pt. Vin-cent
Sunday, Pt. Vincent
8.00 AM Breakfast
8.30 AM Marina open to public
9 AM Vehicle etc. display
and Pt. Vincent market open
9.30AM Boats depart marina for fleet blessing at Pt Vincent Wharf
10.45AM Official run of boats to South-east buoy
1 PM Grand parade of boats in Pt Vin-cent Bay
2.30 PM Trophies and raffle draw
3 PM Farewell function at Sailing Club.
MAPS members are welcome to participates in the displays at either one or both venues
NEW EVENT ACCOMODATION FOR MILANG
CAMPOUT JANUARY 2019
Milang Caravan Park– Contact Betty on 8537 0282
3 cabins– 1 with 2 double beds and 2 with 2 singles. $90 per night
4 On site vans sleeping, 2,4 ,6 $70 per night
Powered sites $30 per night. A discount will apply to a MAPS member booking
on arrival.
Milang Motel
8537 0090
8 Rooms Twin $85 per night, Family rooms , sleeping 3-4 $100 per night
3 nights for 2, 4 nights for 3 and a weekly rate of only $ 300.
Continental breakfast included..
LATEST NEWS
The recently restored DECROWE truck will be on
display at the
YP SALTWATER CLASSIC,
Saturday Stansbury, Saturday 21sT April
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BURRA TO MORGAN RUN 2018
NARC is not having their Camp Out in June.
Instead the Burra to Morgan will be on the weekend of
14th/15th July 2018
at Paxton Square Cottages. Dinner on Saturday night and
run on Sunday.
Details should be out in April
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MAPS REGALIA PRICE LIST
Jackets: $50
Short sleeve polo shirt without pocket: $30
Short sleeve polo shirt with pocket: $35
Woven MAPS logo badges: $10
Metal logo badges, for cars: $20
MAPS logo stickers:
Large $5
Medium $2
Small $1
Also available– MAPS mugs
$10– empty!
To order any of the se items, see regalia officer Joan Correll, phone 8853 2004 or email [email protected].
To order a new MAPS name badge (magnetic, or pin and clip), see membership secretary Erica Andrews, phone 0418 818 247 or email [email protected].
MAPS CLOTHING & REGALIA
FOR SALE One off DAYTON Chrome/.
Stainless wheel, 15 inch x 4.5J
Larger spline to suit TR4 etc. Note this has slightly more off set
than MWS/Dunlop XC455 As new, as fitted once and
different off set. noted! Contact– Mike Osborne
0427 373158
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FOR SALE WOLSELEY 4/44 THOROUGH RESTORATION WITH EXCELENT DUCO AND LEATHER UPHOLSTERY. POWERED A VERSION OF THE MG XPAG ENGINE THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF A RARE MODEL.. COMES WITH LARGE SELECTION OF SPARES
ON CHRS,REGO VXF 490
$10,000 ONO
CONTACT DEREK RUTTER, STANSBURY, 0419 801 008
FOR SALE 1985 MAZDA 929 Hardtop 2
door coupe, manual 5 speed, power steering, 400k Kms, with recon
head .Garaged & covered. Excellent red body and interior, HD springs and
shocker F & R. Rego UMV589
For further details call Brian Schulz 08 88212 279
Kadina
TO BE SOLD IN THE NEAR FUTURE, FOUR OF THE ROSE FAMILY VEHICLES, ALL IN GOING ORDER AND CURRENTLY ON CLUB REGO-
The 1955 NASH– “so ugly, it’s almost beautiful” is how Don Rose described it once Flat head 6 cylinder
Rego no NASH55,FORD LTD RXL888
DODGE TRUCK 348 896 HOLDEN EH, 255 858
NB -NO CONTACT/PRICE DETAILS AS YET
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FOR SALE
MGB GT 1967.
All synchro gear box with overdrive, all in excellent
condition throughout. Rego SKF 645 on Club rego
$15000
Call Mike Sigston, Edithburgh
0438 832240
THERE’S MORE SIGSTON FAMILY CARS FOR SALE!
1998 HOLDEN BARINA CITY, 3 Door hatchback, Automatic and air con. White duco. Daughter’s car and sell as she is work-ing overseas. Two lady owners, Excellent condition, well cared for and maintained. ( I think that’s the car, not the ladies! It’s a great little car. Ed))
Having bought the Knopes’ Mercedes, Mike Sigston is looking to sell the 2007 RENAULT MEGANE “ Expression.” Rego S601AEV. Automatic, 2 litre petrol motor, all owner books & service history2 owners, all the gadgets– climate control, air con, air bags, power steering, CD stereo radio. Tow bar. 187 850 kms. A nice comfortable car in excellent conditionCall Mike or Rosi on 0438 832240
Graham Klingberg asks
A friend from Murray Bridge is looking for an original car radio for his XW GS Falcon. Must be working & complete with fascia & knobs etc. Could you please put the word out for him.
He is Chris Hollitt, 0419223230. He has a holiday home at Moonta Bay.
Dennis Kuchel is looking for a F E Holden wheel rim 13inch dia x 6inch wide Please call on 0419838605
Kath Mason has a 2009 Holden Commodore Calais for sale. 169,000 kms local car with service history in very nice condition
88373191
The Editor, Mike Osborne will have 4 Avon Turbospeed 185 x 15 Tubed tyres available shortly. Two have excellent tread, two fair.
Donation only required,
0427 373158
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MAITLAND MOMENTS
Nice International truck
President Joe hammering home a point
From the 1920’s to the 1970’s
USEFUL PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT BELOW
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SHOW REPORTS
Well, I thought I should get a couple of reports while the events are still fresh in my mind. Perhaps there was a prize for any MAPS members attending both Maitland Show on the Saturday and the Moonta Show ’n Shine the following day. If so, I’ll share it with Richard Bastian who came over to Maitland to collect the MAPS signage Saturday afternoon for use the following day.
MAITLAND SHOW Saturday March 10th.
Despite a dozen hands going up at the March meeting, actual vehicles on the days were eight MAPS cars and one BMW solo motorcycle owned by Rex Kakoschke. One colourful addition to the line up was a fine red International truck owned by a local farmers-Mattchoss/Daniel I believe.
We were promised hot weather and it arrived around 35 degrees by mid day. President Joe Ingram brought along the 1925 Dodge with wife Bev at the helm of the 450SLC. Led by the truck packed with youngsters of the Maitland Lutheran ,School, the cars, a good number of vintage tractors floats and an assortment of boats, fire trucks etc. made their way to the Oval..
We parked in the usual spot, but sadly this year we did not have the usual outstanding display of the Wood family’s Model T Fords to join us . Roger Wood had tendered his apologies the previous day.
Fortunately we had the two club gazebos under which to take some shelter– thanks Joe.
Maisie the dog and I went to watch the racing and diving pigs. A very popular area was the lunch room with an excellent two course meal on offer. I began to wonder if we’d gone into local Liberal Party HQ, with prospective MP Fraser Ellis, Federal MP Rowan Ramsey and the Hon. Alan Ferguson all present. Probably better food than they’d get in Parliament!
Mike O
NAME VEHICLE
CLEARY Tony 1973 Rambler Hornet
HICKS Bill & Di 1978 Toyota Corona
INGRAM Bev 1978 Mercedes Benz 450SLC
INGRAM Joe 1925 Dodge Tourer
KAKOSCHKE Rex 1955 BMW Solo motor cycle
NIXON Rod & Pat 1967 Prince Skyline A200GT
NIXON Rod & Pat 1966 Rambler
OSBORNE Mike & Mary 1977 Mercedes Benz 450SLC
SEWELL Jim & Jean 1978 Ford Cortina
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MOONTA MOMENTS; MAPS Treasurer Erica Andrews with the Best Club Award, plus a variety of
MAPS cars and the Hopkins Ford truck.
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JUST A FEW OF THE 120+ VEHICLES ON DISPLAY AT THE RECENT MOONTA SHOW ‘N SHINE
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MOONTA SHOW ‘N SHINE REPORT
A long day for many, both entrants and organisers, but very successful; over 125 vehicles of all types from vintage cars to hot rods, street machines and trikes. The Moonta Oval with its fine grass area was an excellent place to park and the various facilities have increased over the years, all making it a pleasant day out for exhibitors and the many spectators. The regular tram runs to and from the town have proved to be very popular, enabling the local markets and shops to be included in the day out.
The MAPS are was well set out with four gazebos, all lined up with the club’s banners and flags. Thanks are due to the Bastian and Hopkins team for getting this organised., Richard Bastian having driven to Maitland the Saturday afternoon to collect the gear. Sunday morning saw a hitch for Richard as the Buick decided to cough and splutter on the way to the show. The RAA arrived and the carb float was found to be stuck, thus flooding the carbie. That sorted and a set on new plugs fitted saw the Buick arrive in time for judging.
Personally we had entered the Triumph TR4A and I’ll admit to putting a fair bit of effort into making the car look nice. Murphy’s Crash had done great job on making the wheel arches look better than new and I’d fitted new carpets, not the easiest of jobs. However, cleaning the chrome wire wheels was pretty tedious, as I took each one into the house after washing them well and was able to use a small tooth brush and cotton buds to make the look like new.
Having included Maisie the dog in the trip, I was careful to avoid the inevitable stray hairs, managing to get the car looking its best before the judges did their rounds. All that warranted a bacon and egg roll from the local Scouts catering team.
Some 22 MAPS vehicles made up the Club’s display and a bonus was seeing so many people sitting around socializing and perhaps getting to know about others members and their cars. It was also an opportunity to meet some prospective members and catch up with a couple who had not been able to get to the meetings of late.
Several other clubs had formidable club displays and I know couple of MAPS members were soon over at the Jaguar Drivers’ Club area! Whilst MAPS might centre on the older historic cars, the array of later and modified vehicles was an excellent opportunity to broaden tastes in creations on two, three, four or even more wheels. There were so amazing examples of hot rods and street machines and the work which goes into them is huge.
As regards the judging awards, MAPS received the Best Club Trophy; the Chapman Aston Martin DB2/4 , possibly the highest value car there, the Best Imported Trophy and Runner Up in the Best 4 Cylinder group was somewhat surprisingly given to the writer’s Triumph TR4A So we went home, hot, tired but happy after a most enjoyable day out. If you missed Moonta S & S 2018, make sure you make it a date for 2019 to join in an event of which Moonta Progress Association can be proud..
Just realized– we made the double for the weekend’s events, so two cars to clean!
Mike O
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NAME VEHICLE
ANDERSON Peter 1986 Bentley Mulsanne
ANDERSON Ron 1965 Chevrolet Impala
ANDREWS Erica 1966 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
ANDREWS Haydn 1928 Ford Model A
BASTIAN Marg 1974 XJ6L Series 2 Jaguar
BASTIAN Richard 1923 Buick Tourer
BURMAN Ian 1968 Triumph TR5pi
CHAPMAN Bev 1954 Aston Martin DB
DAYMAN Barry 1974 Buick Electra
FARROW Craig 1967 Ford Mustang
HARVEY Grant & Sandra 1973 Cadillac De Ville
HARVEY-CHAPLIN Tyson 1976 Toyota Crown
HOPKINS Richard & Jackie 1930 Ford Model A Truck
HOPKINS Richard 1958 Jaguar Mk IV
KLINGBERG Graham & Margaret 1998 Mazda Eunos 800SP
MANGIOLA Alex 1976 Datsun 260Z
MUDGE Ron & Pat 1979 MG B
OSBORNE Mike & Mary 1966 Triumph TR4A
PENNEY Lyndon 1964 XM Ford Falcon
POLGREEN Geoff 1976 Monaro HX LE Coupe
SMITH Neville 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sedan
WILKIN Carol & Doug 1964 Ford Futura (USA) Convertible
MOONTA SHOW ‘n’ SHINE 11/03/2018 Club Run Participants
WANTED HOLDEN EH 179 SUMP WITH FLAP-
Bob Haywood 0407 601 803
DODGE sedan 1946-48 STEERING COLUMN, all reconned by CRCSA members– best offer to a good home.
Mike Osborne
0427 373158
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From Carol Wilkin 0 to 60 + Ep 7 For those of you who have been playing along, the year is now 1985. Doug and I had two little kids, a dog, some cats and an old cottage to renovate, and were in the doldrums as far as keeping up with the ‘Cardashians’! I was driving Annabelle around with baby seats in the back. Doug was driving his old Landcruiser. We were still in the Mustang Club without a Mustang. It was grim. Then Doug found a 1963 Compact Fairlane for sale. It was a bit rough but the 260 V8 went well. He paid $600 much to my consternation. It was powder blue with a white roof peppered with surface rust. The bench seats were tattered brocade but it was roomy and seemed to drive well. At about the same time our friends, Steve and Bron bought an XY Falcon GT, red with gold stripes.... I think he paid about $3000 for it and it was in mint condition. Seems funny to look back on those days now, but we used to do a lot of things together, us in our old Fairlane and them in their lovely red GT. We went camping, we went to AIR to see the touring cars and the drags and we went on a few club runs as Steve joined the Falcon GT club. I can’t even imagine what his GT would be worth today! I was still driving Annabelle, which I loved, but Doug’s dad took pity on me, I can’t imagine why, and bought me a Compact Fairlane of my own, 1964 with a 302 V8. It was awesome, also blue with white roof but a gorgeous mid blue. I loved it. Immediately I started getting ideas about ‘doing’ it up but the way I wanted to do it was going to be a full on resto, so my plans were shelved for a while. However, thinking ahead, we bought enough blue paint to repaint not only my ‘64 but Doug’s ‘63 in the same blue. With the help of Doug’s brother Mel who was a motor
mechanic we stripped Doug’s car, fixed up a b i t o f rus t and repa in ted i t . Meanwhile, Doug’s dad found a white ‘64 Compact and bought it. We now had not a Wilkin Mustang corral at the All Ford Day, but a Wilkin Compact Fairlane Club display. Mel still had the black Mustang convertible and dad, Keith had also bought a 1948 Chev, so we had quite a family display at the All A m e r i c a n D a y t o o . Well that car bug had us firmly in its pincers again and Doug found a very nice S series Valiant, former owner Clem Smith. He bought it, which meant we now had 4 cars and a boat. It was a bit of a squeeze on our tiny block at Exeter but things were about to get worse. Doug saw a 1960 Thunderbird Sunroof model at Special Interest Autos. A squarebird Sunroof is pretty uncommon with only 600 made. It was a total, non-running rebuild job and we had no room, but he bought it anyway. Of course something had to go and it was the Valiant which sadly only had a s h o r t t i m e i n o u r f a m i l y . Since I was driving my Fairlane every day, it could not be stripped and taken off the road, so I decided to start with the interior. We stripped it out, rubbed it down and painted it in a very short time. One job done! Mel painting Doug’s ’63 ,Compact
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One day I took the two children to the Adelaide Zoo with my friend Bron and her two kids. She took her Datsun and we parked next to each other. After about four hours we went to find the cars and mine was missing. Gone! Stolen! In total shock, (nothing like this had ever happened to me before) we all piled in the Datsun and went straight to the Cop Shop in Angus Street. I’m not sure the young lad behind the counter could quite grasp the severity, the gravity, the cataclysmic fallout of this theft. Hysterically, tears streaming and voice screaming, I tried my best to get this through to him. I wasn’t listening and neither was he. In the end, I was escorted into an interview room and left alone to ‘calm down’. Finally I was able to provide some basic details and was persuaded to go with Bron, that is to get out of the Police Station. The story ended both well and badly. I got the car back in one piece, no damage but all the children’s stuff was found dumped in the Torrens, car seats, toys, blankets, etc. Secondly, the police found the car only a couple of miles from the zoo where it had run out of petrol. Luckily, I always ran it on the smell of an oily rag and it never had much fuel to spare! Thirdly, it probably wouldn’t have been stolen by the joy riders if I hadn’t left the keys in the boot. Not sure how the police knew that, can only assume they knew who had pinched it! Doug had always loved Coobowie, having holidayed there many times and we had all camped there with friends. I thought it was nice. However, increasingly, Doug was warming to the idea of actually moving there so I half-heartedly put my name down in Jan 1990 for a transfer through the Education Dept. It took one week and I had a job at
Minlaton Primary School starting in Feb 1990. Suddenly we had to work out what to do. We bought a 23ft Franklin caravan with a tiny bathroom and parked it on the block. We put our house on the market. I moved to Coobowie with Mark who was six and started school at Minlaton. I would drive my Compact to Minlaton and park it outside the school and the kids would ask me if they could go for a ride in it! They were so impressed that Mark got to travel in it every day. Wendy stayed in Adelaide with Doug while he packed up the house and they joined me in April., Pictured below- Bringing home the ’60 T-Bird behind Doug’s mum’s Coupe
The Wilkin Compact Fairlane Club
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In 1989 I bought an XD Falcon wagon to drive to work while my Fairlane came off the road and we began the rebuild after Christmas. Everything was done at brother Mel’s place in Woodville as we didn’t have the space. As with the Annabelle restoration in ‘75, I wanted to be involved in every bit but this time I wanted to do some painting. So I did, although Mel put on the final coats, I did much of the undercoat and first colour. The rear was tubbed to take huge rims and tyres. Chromies with big Yokohama rubber shod this awesome machine. I bought a set of Falcon Fairmont bucket seats and console, had the interior reupholstered in two tone blue velour. To top off the nicely warm engine, I put on a twin exhaust with a growl. I loved this car!
Me painting my ’64 Compact At the time I had returned to work as Lab Assistant at Christie’s Beach High School. I drove the Compact from Exeter to Christie’s every day along the coast and then the Lonsdale Highway. In those days it was a pretty clear run and there were no traffic lights from the top of Brighton Road through to Beach Road Christie’s Beach. I used to treat the trip to work as a time trial, seeing how many seconds or even minutes I could shave off the time each day. The Compact held the track beautifully and had loads of power. I will never forget the adrenalin rush on those
sweeping curves at 100 mph with the roar of the exhausts reverberating off the concrete barriers. It was early in the morning, not much traffic and I never got pinged once in the 12 months I was there. Those were the days Unfortunately that tenure came to an end and I found myself with a twelve month contract at Modbury High School. I drove my Compact up every day, the trip nowhere near as exhilarating as the Christie’s drive. One day, just as I took off across the Gepps Cross intersection, one of the big rear tyres blew. (I have no idea why!) I rolled to the other side and stopped just by Atlas Homes which used to be there. So in a skirt and stockings, I got the jack out and the spare which was woefully tiny compared to the blown tyre, and after chocking the front and loosening the wheel nuts, I began jacking the rear. The jack would not go high enough to get the wheel out from under the wheel arch. So, going into Atlas Homes yard, I found some besser blocks which I placed under the axle and let the car down onto them. Then another besser block to put the jack on and I managed to get it high enough to get the wheel out. Let me say that not one commuter stopped to ask if I needed help (which I didn’t by the way) but there were plenty of whistles and other comments. Having put the spare on, removed and returned the besser blocks and re tightened the wheel nuts, I headed off to school, not thinking to take a look at myself. When I walked in very late with ripped stockings, dirt all over my dress, hands, legs, shoes and in my hair, the charming principal of the day told me to tidy myself up. Gee if he only knew what lengths I had gone to get that way!!!!!
CW
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I wonder if they are still for sale… An interesting look at some vehicles for sale in the UK, back in the early 1950’s. These come from a pile of cuttings from “The Autocar”, 1951 –53 A tidy little 1939 Austin Eight which sold new 14 years earlier at 135PDS.on offer for 395PDS
On the same page, a 1931 4.5 Litre Bentley which cost 1721 PDS new could bought from Performance Cars, Brentford for just 495PDS. Fuel consumption at 7 to 10 mpg might take the edge off the keen price!
A 1933 Alvis Speed 20 Four seater tourer would have cost new 825 PDS
when new, but you could buy this classy 90mph vehicle for just 385PDS However, not every car was cheap as new car supplies were limited, so a 1939 Ford Eight Saloon would cost you 395PDS, several times its 115 PDS pre war price An MG TD, just two years old would be yours for 1195PDS, twice its new price Other Bentleys for sale included a 1934 Derby Bentley 3.5 litre just 695PD Saloon, half the original figure. A 1948 Mark 6 Bentley was twice its new price at 5335PDS
Trusting that your neighbours were not harbouring any anti German feeling, a 1938 Mercedes Benz 540K drophead coupe could be had for just 1675PDS, just 200 PDS less than the new price.. I doubt you’d be welcome in the industrial areas of cities such as Coventry’s Holyhead Road where the Alvis factory had been destroyed in the 1940 bombing.. MO
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Minutes of general meeting, Performing Arts Centre, Maitland 8pm, Thursday, March 1, 2018
1. Meeting opening and welcome: President Joe Ingram explained the room evacuation and welcomed members and visitors. Grant Harvey introduced visitors Sandy & Allan Martin, Di Sparrow, Barry Illman and prospective member Her-man Wyten 2. Present: As per attendance register 3. Apologies: Erica & Haydn Andrews, Rod & Vonny Hill, Richard & Jacky Hopkins, Bev Chapman and as per attendance register 4. Confirmation of the February 1, 2018 general meeting minutes as recorded in the Review: Moved Marg Bastian ‘that the minutes of the February 1 meeting as printed in the Review be accepted’ seconded Peter Wilton Carried 5. Business arising from minutes: *Nil 6. Treasurer’s report: Moved Marg Bastian ‘that the treasurer’s report be accepted’ seconded Brian Mitchell Carried 7. Correspondence: In *Shannon's Classic Auction February 19 & March 12 Emails *Maitland Show inviting us to participate on Saturday March 10 *Invite from YPV & VMC to join another club run on March 18 *Invite from Vintage Sports Car Club to join them at Pt Victoria on April 14 *Mike Osborne re issues with Registration Dept. as experienced by the Gawler Club (interest sent to all on email list) Newsletters *The Grease Rag February 2018 Whale Vintage & Classic Car Club *Crank Talk February 2018 – Pirie & Districts Automotive Restorer’s Club *Smoke Signal – February 2018 – Veteran and Motor Cycle Club of SA *The Con-Rod – January / February 2018 Northern Automotive Restoration Club Out -nil Moved Marg Bastian ‘that the correspondence be accepted, seconded Rod Nixon Carried 8. Business arising from correspondence: *Registration – at this stage there has been no problems at Kadina but the recom-mendation is that you take evidence of MAPS membership
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9. Events *Report on recent events
All British Day February 11 – in the Review Sunrise Breakfast at Stansbury February 18 – well attended and in the Review
*Saturday March 10 Maitland Show *Sunday March 11 Moonta Show-n-Shine *Sunday March 18 YPV&VMC run – Yorketown 10am *Port Pirie campout – April 6/7 – Sporties for tea Friday night and Laura on Sat-urday *Saturday April 14 – Vintage Sports Car Club twilight BBQ at Pt Victoria *Salt Water Classic – Saturday / Sunday April 21/22 2017: car display at Stansbu-ry and Pt Vincent *Pirie Rally – May 2018 *Riverland Rally at Renmark – October 2018 after Bay to Birdwood *Port Augusta Rally – September / October 2018 *Campout – early October 2018: maybe Burra *Rod Nixon gave information on accommodation at Milang for Tractor pull on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 January 2019 and it was decided to have this as a campout – Saturday to Monday. Members responsible for own bookings. 10. General Business *Registration days 2018
Thursday May 3 (meeting) Sunday May 20 – Kulpara Hall Thursday June 7 (meeting) Sunday June 24 – Waurultee Hall
* Guest Speakers: April 5 – none (campout next day) May 3 – Kokoda Track (Wendy Butler) *The restored truck (W&G Decrowe?) that was at the “Dusty and Rusty” at Stans-bury will be on show at the Easter *Knopes back in England and send thanks to all Stansbury markets *Another scam *Don Rose has cars to sell
EH Holden. LTD Ford, ‘50s Dodge truck and others *Lucky draws 11.Next meeting: 8pm March 1 2018 Meeting closed: Guest Speaker: Peter Anderson Supper including a birthday cake for Doug Wilkin lovingly baked by his wife
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YORKETOWN RUN, SUNDAY 18TH MARCH On Sunday 18th March 10 MAPS cars and 2 Motor Bikes headed south to Yorketown to join the YPV &VMC members for a fun rally around the SYP. After a much welcomed morning cuppa and the most delicious home baked biscuits (one of our members said it was worth the trip to Yorketown just for the biscuits) John Giles sent us on our way. Various cars Fords, Holdens, Jags, Mercedes, VWs, Mazdas, MGs and (I’m bound to have missed some) along with a favourite of mine the Edithburgh Fire Truck, two other
trucks and 6 motor cycles including 2 side-cars headed to Point Turton via Warooka. A short break and we were on the road again snaking our way to Minlaton via Hardwicke Bay. The spectacle of our cavalcade earned us quite a few waves along the way. An enjoyable lunch at the Minlaton Hotel and once again we were rounded up and sent on our way to Curramulka where we lost a couple of cars at the Curry pub but most kept going to Stansbury via Pt. Vincent. Motor Bike riding must be thirsty
work as our “Bikies” stopped at the Coffee Shop for refreshments. We arrived at the Stansbury Museum mid-afternoon. What a wonderful diverse display and much larger than I thought it would be, well worth the $3-00 entry fee. A special thanks to Ted Buttfield, pictured above, Carol Roberts and their band of volunteers who were only too happy to answer any questions we had. Congratulations to the Farrows, celebrating their 18th Wedding Anniversary. Once again a most enjoyable day. Gerry Mahlo
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TWO DISTINCT GROUPS OF MUSCLE VEHICLES ON THE YORKETOWN RUN– FOUR BIG RED VEHICLES
AND A ROUND UP OF MUSTANGS
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MAPS ATTENDEES AT THE YORKETOWN RUN
BASTIAN, Richard & Marg 1974 XJ6L Series 2 Jaguar
DAVIES, Jim Harley Davidson solo m/c
FARROW,.Craig & Lynda 1967 Ford Mustang
HICKS, Bill & Di 1978 Toyota Corona
MAHLO,Joe & Gerry 1985 Mazda 323
MCPHEE,Don & Sue 1963 Humber Super Snipe
OSBORNE,Mike & Mary 1977 Mercedes Benz 450SLC
RUTTER,Derek 1965 MGB Roadster
SIGSTON,,Mike & Rosi 1967 MGB GT
THORLEY,Deb Harley Davidson solo m/c
WILKIN, Carol & Doug 1978 Ford GS Coupe
TAIL PIECES
Below is pictured YPVVCMCC’s Richard Germein’s dog– up to
scratch outside the Minlaton Hotel. Richard’s Torana was also outside
the hotel and likewise up to scratch, but in a very different way– nice car
in dark green colour.