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More cars at the Midland Railway Workshops

VINTAGE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

By Kevin Toovey

The HCVC was invited to the Vintage Automobile Association (VAA) Book Launch for their 50th year and their 20 years of having their own clubroom

HCVC Members and their cars gathered down at Fish market Reserve in Guilford. The oldest car - Robert and Lorraine Hyde's 1926 Chevrolet truck then led the way as we drove in a convoy through the streets to the next destination for the photo shoot.

The back drop of the old Midland Railway workshop buildings really made some of these cars come alive. It was like stepping back in time. Then it was back to the VAA club house where a wonderful afternoon tea was awaiting.

The VAA had also organised for a bus to pick up the residents from the local age care facility to join in during the afternoon tea and to look at some of the old vehicles.

Then it was time for the book launch, the book named “Past Times” is a historical account of the VAA that was founded in 1972. It would have been a lot of work to correlate all the pictures and the information. Thanks to the VAA and all their members for a great day out.

Old vehicles look good up against the Midland Railway Workshops

Robert and Lorraine Hyde arrive in their 1926 Chev truck.

Ford Zepher outside the VAA clubrooms The afternoon tea

Old vehicles look good up against the Midland Railway Workshops

Part of the line up at Fish Market Reserve A long black Cadilac arrives.