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June 2021
12-14 HILLCLIMB
15 My Club Shop Volunteers
FRONT COVER: June 2021.
A Beautiful Daimler SP250 sports carbuilt from 1959 to 1664. The Daimler company was later sold to Jaguar in 1960. We have now two members in the club with classic Daimler cars. Read mor about them.
16-17 Daimler
18 Upcoming Club Events
19-20 Sponsor Focus
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Presidents Corner WELCOME TO OUR JUNE 2021 ISSUE
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A very successful 'HILL CLIMB'. My appreciation to all those club members who volunteered to help, it could NOT happen without YOU. THANKYOU.
Our next Events:
July l B" - Noosa Beach Classic Car Show Sports Complex, Tewantin. BOOK YOUR CAR IN NOW, NBCCC members FREE
July 25 th - Xmas in July, 'Secrets On The Lake' Montville. Bookings open NOW - on line.
T his month was all about
P.Ae'hYC ! Racing against time. with the " Marina" a later Apex this month.. It had a quick chicane start off to the Gold Coast looking at a " new kimi raikkonen" .. then the massive Drift with the Noosa Beach " Boys" and their toys on the beach . Oops another slip ...having too much fun at "t he Hill" with a bit of grassroots sparkplug bling in the "Gear Garden" with no ching! But others made up for that amongst the waterfront Reeds! Many Thanks! With lots of cheers . noise and vroom. The "Marina" then slipped into the paddock with the clicking paparazzi team. ..What a lot of action there! ..At last the " Marina" veered back to sim racing onto the Computer Jargon Leetspeach track. . and the dust settling down.. What a ride!
Contributions always w elcome. media@noosacarclub.com.au
August 6 th - Cars & Caffeine, Driftwood Restaurant, Diddillibah
September l O" - Noosa Beach Classica on Hastings St. Welcome party Tickets ON LINE.
September I I th - Noosa Beach Classica on Hastings St. Express. of interest closes July 23rd.
September I I th - Beach to H interland RALLY. Tickets ON LINE soon.
October l " - 4th Spring Hill Climb, Entries open soon.
December 4 t h - Xmas party & Car display At Noosa Springs.
For details on all events; see the CALEN DAR on the NBCCC website.
Most membership renewals are due in JULY, so please renew ASAP.
Membership is now available with ZERO joining fee, Just $75 for 2 people, I year membership. JOIN ON LINE NOW.
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What's on Let's enjoy life!
A nd who is lurking out there again?? Yes it's COVID again. So unfortunately we have to cancel our next Social event... BUT just remember.... You can still make something beautiful & something powerful out of a bad situation, Enter your Car in our Classic Car Show!
Due to the recently announced 3 doy 'lock-down' in SE Queensland which includes Noosa.
We regret that the 'CARS & CAFFEINE' event this coming Friday, July 2nd has been CANCELLED.
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Alfresco Bar & Bistro Eumundi
Friday 2 July 2021 10am
COMMITTEE
President:
Mike Rider Vice President: Bruce Anderson Treasurer: Jonathan Carroll Secretary Lyn McLeod
Hillclimb Director: Jonathan Carroll Car Show Director: Dave Dunwoody Committee Member: Rick Hoy Social Director: Barbara Morris Editor: Marina Schwartz Webmaster: Scott Bingham Membership Secretary: Ian Anderson SIVDating Officer: Kel Bankin Sponsorship: Kate Rider Committee Member: Rob Van Wegen
Management Appointed Positions: Council Liason Officer: Greg Croucher
If further information is required pis phone Barbara Morris M: 0468 388 944
SUNDAY 18 JULY 2021
207 Narrows Road Montville
All the f'un cod jo~ of' x.",os but in JUI~ . Lunch" IZnoon. Two alternative courses plus 0 Sloss of' ",ulled wine.
$52/head Book on line.
Bookings close off 17th July 21
NOOSA SPORTSCOMPLEX McKINNON DRIVE TEWANTIN 4565
Sunday 25 July 2021 Meet @ [umundi PO
Yes there is light at the end of the tunnel and Dave and his team are busy finalising preperatios for the event. Something to look forward to!
Don't forget to enter your car and come and have an enjoyable day out in the sun amongst beautiful cars
Booking is essential ONLINE PEASE www.noosacarclub.com. See Social events
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What is better than starting a Sunday morning with a drive through the beautiful Noosa Hinterland and then having lunch with car lover friends.
On Sunday 13 th June Club members met at the Club Shedfor a I O.30am departure. The convoy meander it's way though Eumundi then back to the outskirts of Ninderry, Yandina and Bli Bli, finally arriving at Rosemount. To meet us were more Club members.
Two Classic Cars caught my eye immediately as we drove in at the parking area ofthe Guru Cafe. A beautiful Jaguar E-type described by many as one of the most beautiful cars ever made. The other a bright red MGA. Or was it the same Sports style trunk luggage racks and tan leather suitcases? Lucky owners Ronald & Barbara McCallum (E-Type) and Filip & Anna Pulitano (MGA). Hope to have a closer look at these two cars at our Classic Car Show l B" July!
We made our way past a beautiful duck pond and I was quite surprised to see a few whistling ducks around. Once inside it was time to have a look at the tantalising offerings. Yes Samosas will do me '" reminds me of the old country.
Now knowing Dave he would not let new members get away without introducing themselves. A first outing for Gerri and Glen as well asJane & Graham ,. great that you come and hope to see you at all our events.
Inside it was eat & mingle and outside it was eat, mingle and fluffy pouches!
An enjoyable Cruise & Dine for all!
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Lakeside Park is one of Australia's most favorite and classic circuits. Since its opening in 1961, the circuit, formerly known as Lakeside International Raceway, has hosted mainly Australian touring car rounds, GT races and the Australian Superbike Championship. In addition, the circuit twice hosted grands prix for formula race cars, with Graham Hill winning thefirst edition with a BRM
It was a beautiful, sunny, winter morning on June 5 th , crisp & clear, as cars started rolling into the arena of Lakeside Park, ready for a day of serious racing action. Lakeside Park can strike fear into the heart of the bravest man as it is always a white- knuckle experience. Built in 1961 and formerly known as Lakeside International Raceway, it is one of Australia's most famous and classic circuits, located 30 kms north of Brisbane. Fourteen 'Motorsport Warriors' from NBCCC took up the challenge, joining our neighbouring Club, SCMS & MX5 Club, all were willing, ready & able to shred tyres, burn fuel & drive like FI heroes around the Lakeside Track. And they did! Additional Club members arrived throughout the day ..,............_ ..,....,.........r----.-...
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Some of our Spectators
Daryl Shaw ... hot.. but cool Fisty green Jaguar... grr
Dr. Jack Wright a red hot Merc for him!
Ray Muller in his bright Yellow Canary Holden Torana
...see Wayne Aherne's white and Mark Spencers blue stalions on the heels of Arthur Hoersler's Green Project and Kell's "dating" Escort
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T he name Jaguar spells success: success on the most famous racing circuits in the world, and commercial success on every market where the make was on offer. At its launch in March 1961, the E-type not only stole the show but also every headline. Enzo Ferrari described the Jaguar as the most beautiful car in the world.
In 1961 it had a 265bhp 3.8-litre engine and four-speed manual 'box. A claimed top speed of 150mph was a little optimistic for standard production versions, but with a list price of £2097 for the Roadster and £2196 for the Coupe, no-one seemed to care - it was half the price of its more exotic rivals. Racing drivers and celebrities alike were soon flocking to buy an E-Type. The E-Type soldiered on until 1975, when it was replaced by the XJ-S.
Today, the E-Type is rightly regarded as a blue-chip classic.
George McCallum purchased this Jaguar E-Type Mark III in December 2015.
A few updates were done to it to date. Mainly the Seat Upholstery, redone in perforated leather with new seat springs.
Mechanically the original carburettors and manifolds were removed and replaced with six dual throat carburettors and manifolds with new electronic ignition and coil. A new two-inch stainless-steel exhaust, including mufflers were fitted.
"I have put all original parts into storage, if they need be reinstalled in the future", says George. "The E-Type was my dream and I'm now living that dream!"
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T o mark th e Coronat ion of HM Q ueen Elizabeth II 'T he N ew Elizabethan Age' - Daimler announced a new small car. The Co nquest
Th e Co nquest was unveiled in May 1953 and was a slight ly modified Lanchester Leda body w it h th e Daimler grille. How ever, under th e bonnet was a new 2Y2 litre six-cylinder engine to pow er th e compact saloon. It is said that the car was given th e name 'Conquest', as its basic pre-tax price was £.1 ,066 - £.1 ,5 11-5s-1Od w it h purchase tax (£. 1,5 1I .29p).
It was supplied w ith deep carpets, all-leather upholstery and walnut wood was used for th e fascia and door cappings. Most noticeable was th e mod ern t reatment of th e front end of th e car, a major departure for Daimler, but it did not detract from the majesty of the name.
Today, th e Co nquest may look quaint and rat her upright, but in 1953 it was as modern as anything elseon th e road.
And you w ill see Club memb er Graham Brown in his Go lden DJ still going on club road tri ps or just around Tewantin some days.
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THE 1959 DAIMLER SP250
elcome to NEW Memb ers Dale & Trevor Martin.
Aboutthe Daimler 1964 C type SP250......
"I have always been a classic car enthusiast and recently retired and decided we should have a classic car to enjoy the Sunshine Coast area and engage w ith community here.
Th e quirky SP 250 w ith a great V8 engine appealed and had been the Best in Show at one of th e early N oosa Beach Classic Car events after N oosa local Terry Lister resto red th e car in mid to late 80's.
It was th e last SP250 imported into Australia new and the 4 th last ever made, the ot her 3 going to owners/employees/ museum.
It seemed appro priate to bring the car back to the N oosa area w here Terry did the major restoration after I found it at O ldtimer Australia last year, still in its restored condition from 1980's.....w hich is excellent !
We have friends (Ian & Angela Farnsw orth) w ho also joined the car club and we decided to join as we ll for fun. We w ill not be able to make all events but hope to spend tim e w ith you as we spend more tim e up here." Trevor
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Here is Terry Lister in his jaguar Australia workshop in Cooroy. In 1984 he expertly restored the
1959 Daimler SP250 in his free
time.
This car won the inaugural Noosa Classic Car Show trophy, in 1988 Terry was a long standing member of the Noosa Beach Classic car
Club. So it is fantastic to hear that
his once pride and joy is back in town.
Hopefully we will see it again at
the Classic Car Show soon and later in the year as part of Noosa Beach Classica on Hastings St.
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This car is a rare Australian delivered, factory right hand drive example.
There is a copy of the original Registration of Ownership on file that shows this particular Daimler SP250 was delivered new to Mr Grahame Elith from Mosman, NSW, on 21 st December 1964. Mr Elith purchased the car through Hercules Motors Pty Ltd in Sydney. The chassis and engine numbers are both noted on the original Registration of Ownership and confirm that this car retains its original engine and it is therefore 'matching numbers'. The car was delivered with quite a few extras, including: an adjustable steering, a complete rear bumper, wire wheels and even a wood rimmed steering wheel. Interestingly, the car was delivered new with a hard top but no softtop.
This SP250 has quite an interesting history. It is believed to be the last SP250 to be sold new in Australia and the fourth last SP250 every built. This car arrived into Australia along with another SP250 that went to the Canberra police force. That would have been an interesting patrol car back in the day!
Very early in its life the car was involved in an accident which damaged the hard top. In his quest to find someone locally who could repair the hard top Elith got in touch with master craftsman Stan Brown of Brookvale in Sydney. After discussing possible solutions with him it was decided Stan would build a custom, all aluminium, fastback style hard top. There are photos on file showing the car with the new hard top which definitely changed the look of the car. While that was being done it was suggested that fitting four twin choke Weber carburetors would give the car a bit more get up and go! The bonnet had to be modified to make it fit! There are period photos of the car on file with this set up. Supposedly the 'improvements' were done to allow this SP250 to be raced as a GT car in that short-lived class of motor sport in Australia. However, little is known of its successes or failures or whether it indeed participated in any races.
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The first owner traded the SP250 for a family car in 1972 when his wife was pregnant with their first child. Whilst the subsequent owners of the car are known, it wasn't until 1986 when it was acquired by Terry Listerfrom Noosa, QLD that it came back into the public domain. The car was in poor condition, though it still retained its fastback style hard top built by Stan Brown all those years ago. Lister took it upon himself to restore the car and he soon embarked on a total nut and bolt restoration.
His first challenge was to find a new boot lid and some of the other body parts which had been removed when the fastback style hard top was installed. Eventually a wrecked SP250 was found in the UK which still had all the parts needed in good condition. All his efforts were rewarded when the completely restored Daimler, now red with a light tan interior, won 'Best of Show' at the inaugural Noosa Classic Car Show in 1989.
The car isfeatured in the March/May 1989 issue of Sports & Classic Cars Australia magazine, a copy of which will accompany the car.
The current owner purchased the Daimler in 2018 from a deceased estate. The car had not been used for a few years and needed recommissioning. The owner did most of the work himself. He also had the interior retrimmed by Coastal Auto Upholstery in Beerwah, QLD.
Today this Daimler SP250 retains its red paintwork as restored by Terry Lister in excess of 30 years ago. The car presents and drives exceptionally well.
The interior is in great condition. The 'as new' leather feels supple and soft, the carpets and door cards are also in good condition. The timber steering wheel and gear knob were hand made by Terry Lister from Tasmanian Oak and are a feature.
Turn the ignition on, wait a few seconds for the fuel pump to do its work, pull out the choke, turn the key and the V8 roars to life. You have got to love these British sports car with V8 engines ... After warming up for a few minutes this car very quickly settles into a smooth idle. It's time to take it out onthe road! Now, the first key pointto remember isthat these cars do not have synchro on first gear. The big V8 has plenty of torque so you only need first when taking off from standstill, though if you do need to change down it is a skill easily mastered. This Daimler SP250 has more than enough power on tap and the engine revs strongly through the rev range. You almost expect it to be somewhat 'rattley', but it's not! The four-speed gearbox feels smooth and the car is relatively easy to drive. These Daimlers have no power steering and with plenty of weight up front they are quite heavy at parking speed, though out on the open road the car is a real delight.
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