September 2009 Next General Meeting Annual General Meeting Wednesday 2 September 2009 All members are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 2 September at 8.00pm. Prior to the meeting, from 6.30pm, come and enjoy a meal with fellow Club members. We will once again be enjoying a roast provided by Cindy’s Classic Gourmet at a cost of $12.00 per person. Please advise the office by 3.00pm on Friday 28 August if you wish to have a meal. Come along and play your part in what promises to be a very exciting election!
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Club AGM Clubrooms
September 5 Drift Practice Mallala
September 6 Cheese & Chocolate Run Vintage
From the President President December 2008 to September 2009. I would like to thank all the members for making my time as President eventful and challenging. I especially thank the staff of the Club and their volunteer helper. With General Managers coming and going they kept calm, got on with the business and did more than could be reasonably expected of them. The Club is very fortunate to have them, the Board is even more fortunate and the President is highly grateful. The Club is also fortunate in having a wide choice of candidates for the upcoming election. It shows real interest in Club affairs by the membership and a willingness to contribute that will be a motivator for all. The great pity is that only three of the candidates can get a place at the table. I would like to pay tribute to the contribution made by the retiring members Mark Goldsmith, Lyn Punshon and Colin Bourner. Each is a different personality and talent but each was able and very willing to blend their skills and capacities for the benefit of the Club. I have a host of people to thank for making me welcome and making my job easier; I can single out many but I will point to Graham Boulter who made my task of presiding over the general meetings both easier and more enjoyable. As he has been around the world finding other Graham Boulters, we know that there is a supply of them should he not be available. John Burt and Warren Schirmer were also quietly helping in the background. John in particular has done unsung but inestimable work with Penny in the Events Office. I congratulate Colin on becoming Secretary Manager of the Club. His job is different to that of the General Manager’s to date and reflects the Boards desire to have a different focus. There are many challenges on the horizon; Tailem Bend, events at Mallala, New Timing Systems, Burn Out Pads, CAMS restructuring, balancing the budget, attracting younger members, Car launches, ensuring succession, keeping alive the history (finding more space for the best car library in Australasia) maintaining the Club building (including making sure Dads’ Army lives forever), finding income, creating involvement, developing volunteers and the list goes on. I wish my successor, who will be determined at the Presidential elections, all fortitude in dealing with these demanding, often subtle and always complex issues. As a last thank you - to the section heads and committees who make the stuff on the ground work, be it a Hill Climb or a rally. They were there at the start of the Club and th they are still making things happen at the 75 birthday. Michael Keenan President
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September 12-13 Round 3 SA State Motor Racing Champs Mallala
September 20 Working Bee Collingrove
September 20 Fleurieu Run
September 26 Come n Try Hillclimb Collingrove
September 27 Wintercup 3 Collingrove
October 3-4 Lobethal Grand Carnival Lobethal
October 4-5 Vintage Collingrove
New Members – July 2009 Stuart Bowes Phil Smith Mark Denton Wayne Nunn Yasmine Brunner Guy, Karen, Grace Sierp Yann Godillon Benny Neal Paul Secker Matt Patrick Joel Johnston Jesse Kalb Alex Groenen Dan Miller Ben Dehne Henry Beasley Chris Hunt Michael Steindorf Lee Pirch Andrew Mott Ash Vandenberg
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Vintage News Previous events/meetings July 10 Monthly Meeting Thanks to Ron Inwood and Peter Dodd for provided an interesting insight into the workings of carburettors. July 19 Foggy Dew Run This was a wintery but fine day, definitely no fog or dew (except in the hills). 65 members in over 30 varieties of veteran, vintage and classic cars participated, travelling to the coast for morning tea and onto the SA Aviation Museum at Port Adelaide for a Guided tour. Lunch was at the nearby Alberton Hotel where we were very well looked after with great food and excellent service from the staff. Congratulations to the winners of this year’s annual run, John and Penny Hutton and we look forward to their version of the run in July next year. August 9 - Boardwalk Ramble - 29 people in a variety of veteran, vintage and classic cars participated. First stop was the Dolphin sanctuary at Garden Island; second the Watershed Café at Mawson Lakes and finally the St Kilda Hotel for lunch. Some ventured onto the playground and or tram museum after lunch. Thanks to Steve and Ruth for organising this fun outing and members! Coming Meeting Friday September 11 is our Warbirds night. Expect interesting things on stage. John Wollaston will recount some of his interesting experiences as a Spitfire pilot in WW2. Now where else could you go on a Friday night and have such an interesting time? Coming event Sunday September 6 is the “Cheese and Chocolate Run” to Lobethal. Meet in the Burnside Town Hall Carpark, Portrush Road at 9.00 for a 9.30am. The Hills are spectacular at this time. BYO morning tea at Balhannah, following which we will travel to Melbas chocolate factory and a cheese factory, and onto Mt Torrens before returning to the Lobethal kitchen for lunch. Numbers are required preferably by 28 August. Please advise Tony Rieger on 8362 2167/or by email rieggera@yahoo.com.au /or by post 31 First Avenue St Peters Andrew Christophersen
Fleurieu News “A RUN WITH A DIFFERENCE” 9.00am Sunday 20 September 2009 A leisurely car run, starting from Goolwa Yacht Club Barrage Road Goolwa. Departing at the special time of 9.00am, ideal for Adelaide members who might like to participate in a scenic drive within the Fleurieu region to be followed by BRUNCH at 10.30am in a licensed restaurant located in a beautiful bushland setting. Limited seats available $20.00 per person. Drinks extra. BOOK NOW! To book please call Brian Horewood mobile 0488 372 816 or Ali Roscrow on nroscrow@bigpond.net.au. Advance notice for the Shed Run to Rick Medlyns for diarising on October 25th.
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Library News Motor Cycles are making a comeback, but have they really gone away? This was brought home to me during a recent ‘time out’ period when I visited a Motor Cycle Museum in a converted church in Peterborough. Ian and Belinda Spooner’s collection of very rare European bikes includes some with a good history and others which are very rare. This caused me to look up what we have on motor cycles in our extensive Library. There are almost 200 titles which include everything from biographies to workshop manuals to magazines to technical articles and service bulletins. Then there is famous Australian engine designer (Vincent HRD, Velocette, Repco Brabham and others) Phil Irving’s autobiography and his other famous books like TUNING FOR SPEED. (I remember Phil telling us that a multi cylinder engine could be designed using the principle that it was just a collection of single cylinders.) We also have Phil Read’s book, John Surtees’ book, Barry Sheene’s book, Mick Doohan’s book along with others and several on Speedway and also some videos all available for borrowing. Incidentally if you go to Peterborough you should go to Eldon Zimmerman’s “Meldonfield” and see how he constructs wooden coach wheels in miniature, using age old methods and engineering principles. He is just so knowledgeable and entertaining that he should be classified as a “Living Treasure” We have two volumes of the very fine book ZAGATO, SEVENTY YEARS IN THE FAST LANE, by Michele Marchiano which are together in a slip cover. They detail the transformation of this company from a coachbuilder of fine motor cars to providing comprehensive styling, engineering and prototype services not just to major automotive manufactures, but also to a wide variety of other design activities including heavy equipment, railway transport systems and agricultural vehicles. These are a very good read and available now for borrowing. Michael Gasking
Veteran News Coming Meetings Friday September 18 – Annette Seeliger from Bendigo Bank, Goodwood. Bendigo Bank were generous sponsors of the recent National Veteran Rally held in Naracoorte. Friday October 16 – Leon Mitchell will speak on the history of the Vivian Lewis company in SA Coming Events Tuesday September 1 – FHMVC Heritage Day – all historically registered vehicles are invited to join a drive to Bethany Oval for lunch around 12.30pm. BYO everything. Depart Tower Hotel car park (621 Magill Rd, Magill) at 10am for a scenic drive. Sunday October 25 – London to Brighton Run – entry forms from the club or Chris 8278 8465 October 31-Nov 1 – Meander to Milang weekend rally, some accommodation is still available. Join us for a leisurely couple of days of motoring on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Entrants from all sections welcome. Entry forms & info from SCC office or Chris 8278 8465 Simon Howard is the new custodian of the Club Dodge and has already joined some club events. We wish you much motoring enjoyment in this vehicle Simon.
Hillclimb M’ment and Competition Committee We would like to thank all volunteers who turned up to the July 5 working bee. Projects for the new timing system have been started e.g ground preparations for new timing hut and installation of posts and Armco for timing beams. Seating has been installed by the canteen and the area by Wendy’s made ready for concreting, and a shelter has been installed at Flag point 2. Our next working bee is scheduled for Sunday Sept. 20 at 9.30 am. Please come along it is a great way of meeting members and working together to improve Collingrove; a great asset to the Club. Please contact the club or Peter Hall 83896635 if you are able to come as we need numbers for catering. September 2009
HRR News No formal general meeting was held this month, instead Peter Hall, South Australia’s historic racing commission representative and Adam Willis, state manager for CAMS conducted a forum as a way of canvassing the ideas and interests of South Australia’s historic racing fraternity. The idea is to hold at least two of these meetings every year prior to the national CAMS meetings to raise awareness of issues facing our sport. It was a very positive meeting with great involvement from all interested parties. Some of the major discussions focused on the fabulous historic race cars hidden away in peoples garages and the way to get these cars back out in the public spotlight to ensure our sport remains strong. The 130% rule was also hotly debated as it is applied in some situations to the detriment of the sport. Alistair Turnbull is now officially one of the Dodge brothers as he now campaigns the 1937 and 1939 ex Hardwick/Woodberry Dodges. Where are the Ford boys when you need them! Scheduled for the October long weekend 3-4 is the Lobethal Grand Carnival which will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Australian TT and Grand Prix meetings held on the famous 8.65 mile circuit. 1939 AGP winner Allan Tomlinson, the event patron is expected to make the trip from New York where, aged 93, he now resides with his daughter. Featured marques for 2009 are MG and Alfa Romeo. Vintage aircraft will also be a feature at Lobethal in 2009. In the Pipe line for 2010 is a return to Speed Week, encompassing Mallala Easter, a Historic Hill climb, and a yet to be announced new event featuring a sprint and vintage aircraft somewhere south. The Historic Racing Register would like to formally acknowledge Ann Ozgo for her commitment to the HRR, her ongoing contribution to the club and all things historic and welcome our new committee members, Troy Ryan and Trevor Lambert. Next meeting Tuesday September 8. If you would like more information regarding the HRR section please contact Phil Carter 0417876484.
Classic News Coming Meetings I invite you to come and meet the new or should I say the recycled Classic Section chairman! Friday 4 September We have organised a visit to the clubrooms from the much valued and respected St Johns Ambulance Service and hope to have a brand new ambulance vehicle on site, even though it may not fit under the garage door onto our stage. On stage we may even have a classic ambulance, together with the latest mobile medical emergency equipment and a representative from the St John's organisation. Don't miss this opportunity to update you CPR skills and be up to date with maybe your most important journey in a vehicle!! Goss Bar open for business and a friendly drink from 6pm, meeting proper from 8pm in the Reg Sparks room. Everybody welcome, get the pun!! Friday 2 October The rotary engine will be our focus on this evening and we promise a good selection of Classic rotary vehicles to grace the stage. If you are fond of the first rotary engined vehicles or the latest, their sound and potential, please come and bring fellow enthusiasts with you. Goss Bar @ 6pm then meeting @ 8pm. Friday 6 November This is a very special occasion for us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Mini in Australia. We will not only have some very Classic minis on stage, but we are proudly going to sponsored by Adelaide Mini Garage who will be supplying a new Mini diesel which is aiming to be the most fuel efficient car available for sale in Australia. If you are genuinely concerned about Minis and the environment, you cannot miss this opportunity. We will be serving cocktails to Mini lovers only in the Goss Bar from 6pm and the meeting starts at 8pm. Everybody welcome, please bring a friend to our lovely club. Supper always served after the meetings. Coming events Friday 25 September This is a Friday event to compliment the program of the Cruising Classics which is a fortnight of
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celebration of the 2009 Bay to Birdwood Classic Run. The Classic Section of the SCC has put together a run to the Normanville Hotel for lunch, will involve a lovely run through the Fleurieu Peninsula and a chance for us to befriend some of the interstate visitors and show off our classic cars and our classic country roads. Entry forms can be obtained from the SCC office or from the Cruising Classic office at Glandore. We recommend this event to any classic car owner and it supports our club in the process. Cost will be approx $30pp. Sunday 18 October Put this date in your diary, we are planning a run to the SA Hillclimb Championships held at Collingrove. We will stop somewhere for morning tea, then proceed to Collingrove to watch the hillclimb antics. Some of you will be inspired to compete in the future! This will be a low cost BYO everything affair and a chance to give the classic in your garage a good squirt. Details available soon. Sunday 15 November This is Garden Run season and we are planning to visit some pretty spring gardens. Keep this date in mind; this is a date for the girls in particular. Andy Morgan - Classic Chairman.
HQ News The 2009 HQ Presentation Dinner is on Saturday 28 November in the Reg Sparkes Room at the Sporting Car Club. For further HQ information go to the Sporting Car Club website.
Market Place Wanted to Sell Triumph TR4 Parts. (1). Outrigger frame for rolling over TR4 body TR4 body (chassis off) to up-side down position for under-body restoration, $100. (2). TR4A-TR5 Front Fender Side Flashers, pair LH & RH $150. (3). Overdrive cone clutch ring $80. (4). TR4-TR4A Petrol Filler Cap $50. (5). TR4 Windscreen Wiper Motor, $30. Contact David Humphries 8358 2231. Auto Airconditioner Components – “York” compressor model F209R - $190; - “Pitts” electro-lock magnet clutch with 6 inch twin ‘V’ pulley $70. Both brand new. Contact David Humphries 8358 2231. Ford Falcon Ute 2005 Ded. LPG. Tow bar and alloys $15,000. Graham Boulter 0408 277 380. Several Sankey Wheels, mainly 23”. Jon Pyle 08 8371 2219. Vintage-Style mens’ striped blazer – Size 44, RARE AS! Great long sleeves in Pure New Wool (quite heavy) by “Spinelli”. With Grey/Royal Blue wide stripes, and a thinner gold stripe – fully lined /tailored with three patch pockets, and one inside. Decidedly hard to find, this one is in excellent condition, and at $185, a good buy.. ever tried getting one through a vintage clothing shop? Phone Ian Sholl at 8379 8333 or 0408 208 379.
Wanted to Buy 1936-46 Ford V8 flathead and chassis parts, rear axle, suspension, gearbox, radius rods, torque tube, Lincoln brakes and miscellaneous parts, please call Phil Carter mb 0417 876 484. Steering column, front axle and wire wheel centre for 1914 Sunbeam 12/16. Ral Rainsford 08 8552 8494 or 0418 833 944. Tillotson carby, model J, Ray Mossop 08 8258 9295. Parts for a Smith or Briggs & Stratton Flyer, Martin Blanchard 0430 485 260. 810 x 90 BE tyre new or secondhand,, Peter Mullins 08 8272 2329. Ric Ghion wants to buy a Veteran vehicle, preferably a FIAT. Email ricsta@iprimus.com.au Holiday House to Rent – Stansbury, Y.P. Overlooking the sea. 100 years old, restored to old era. Accommodates 5 people. Minimum 3 nights. Bedspreads supplied, BYO sheets, blankets, pillows. Outdoor gas bbq in garden setting, pergola and picnic furniture. Off street parking. Contact Graham South (08) 8297 2475 or 0417 894 814. Holiday Rental – Port Elliott Cowsley House, a luxuriously appointed 2 storey limestone cottage situated in a quiet street in the heart of Port Elliott, only metres from The Strand and 5 minutes walk to Horseshoe Bay. 3 bedrooms (sleeps up to 4 adults and 4 children) 2 bathrooms, designer bed linen and towels provided. Full cooking facilities including dishwasher. Private courtyard for alfresco dining. Off street parking in lockable garage. Visit www.cowsleyhouse.com.au or call 0428 130 899 for full details. Visiting France? Stay a while in SCC member’s medieval village house. In SW France this carefully restored stone house, dating from th the 13 Century, has modern appliances, central heating. Sunny terrace, garden, secure parking. Our interesting small town of Castelnau-Montratier and surrounding countryside with vineyards offers a perfect way to experience France. Good availability for short or longer rentals. Phone John or Norma on 8223 2707 for full details and brochure or visit www.housesouthfrance.com.
September 2009
A Letter from CAMS regarding Historic Motor Sport 31st July 2009
Don’t Miss
September 2 Club AGM Clubrooms
September 5 Drift Practice Mallala
September 6 Cheese & Chocolate Run - Vintage
September 1213 Round 3 SA State Motor Racing Champs Mallala
September 20 Working Bee Collingrove
September 26 Come n Try Hillclimb Collingrove
September 27 Wintercup 3 Collingrove
October 3-4 Lobethal Grand Carnival Lobethal
Kind Regards Adam Williss Regional Manager CAMS SA/NT/WA
Invitation from Jaguar Drivers Club On Sunday 18 October the Jaguar Drivers Club of SA is holding its annual SA Jag Day on the reserve adjacent to the Cruising Yacht Club of SA, in North Haven. They have sent an open invitation to Members of the Sporting Car Club. BYO Lunch or enjoy a smorgasbord lunch from the Cruising Yacht Club for $20pp. Trade displays and Jaguar Regalia for sale. th Also celebrating the 50 anniversary of the Mark 2 Jaguar, which was first released in 1959, with a display of all versions of Mark 2’s. For more information go to their website sss.jdcsa.com.au.
September 20 Fleurieu Run
Dear CAMS Affiliated Club, Re: CAMS National Historic Motor Sport forum The CAMS National Historic Commission is mostly made up of nominated representatives from the various state-based historic panels across the nation. However, SA currently does not have such a panel and our interests on the commission are well-represented by Peter Hall. Peter has suggested that a historic motor sport forum be conducted to examine ways to improve communication between the Commission and the clubs and members in SA that have an interest in historic motorsport activities. The forum would also serve as an excellent opportunity for members and clubs to also receive an update on such issues from the Commission. Accordingly the forum will be held on Tuesday August 11th at 8pm at the Sporting Car Club of SA, 51 King William Road, Unley. Please don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any queries and I look forward to seeing you there.
October 4-5 Vintage Collingrove Collingrove
CALENDAR of EVENTS September 2009 1 2 4 5 6 8 11 12-13 16 18 20 20 21 26 27
Section Forum - Clubrooms Club AGM – Clubrooms Section Meeting – Classic Drift Practice – Mallala Cheese & Chocolate Run – Vintage Section Meeting - HRR Section Meeting – Vintage Round 3 SA State Motor Racing Champs Section Meeting – HQ Section Meeting – Veteran Fleurieu Run Working Bee - Collingrove Section Meeting – Drift Come n Try Hillclimb – Collingrove Wintercup 3 – Collingrove
October 2009 2 3-4 4-5 7 9 16 17-18
Section Meeting – Classic Lobethal Grand Carnival – Lobethal Vintage Collingrove – Collingrove General Meeting – Clubrooms Section Meeting – Vintage Section Meeting – Veteran SA Hillclimb Championships Collingrove 19 Section Meeting – Drift 21 Section Meeting – HQ 25 London to Brighton Run – Veteran 31-1 Nov Meander to Milang Weekend
Section Forums Forum meetings are held quarterly on the first Tuesday of March, June, September and December. All members are encouraged to attend to discuss issues that are happening within the Club. Any suggestions for topics for the Forum should be in the office on the Wednesday prior to the Forum for inclusion on the Agenda. They are chaired by and attended by Board Members and give members the opportunity to discuss issues directly with the Board. Meetings begin at 6.00pm and finish at approximately 7.30pm with a light supper following. Please come along and find out what happens.