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ALI VAN JAARSVELD’S RECENTLY RESTORED 1903 PEUGEOT ON THE VETERAN RUN

IN THIS ISSUE – 2017 D-J RALLY

Chairman’s Chat

I can hardly believe that it is March already, with Easter just around the corner, and before we know it, winter proper will be upon us. Here in the Cape, we desperately need rain, as the authorities clamp down even harder on water restrictions – with only 100x days of reserves left. Spare a thought for us as we struggle through this difficult time.

I have just taken part in the 104th

Year Memorial DJ ( Durban to Johannesburg ) Rally – commemorating the Race- the first of which took place in 1913. Coincidently the 1

st Race had 100x

Entrants – as did this year’s event, with the added difference that there were 18 x First Time Riders – 6 of which were from

Overseas, all riding machines kindly loaned by

various SA Club Members, which bodes well for our movement. The youngest rider was Tyrone Edwards – who is 19 x years old, and he rode his late

grandfather’s 500cc Velocette – which has been in the family for 55 x years. Judging from his beaming smile along the route and at Prize Giving – I think the bug has well and truly bitten.

My brother Hylton and I – have been riding in this event for nearly 20 x years – and this year in particular – were shocked at the deterioration of the road conditions in Kwa Zulu Natal – which is being blamed on the recent rainfall. To my mind this does not happen overnight – and is clearly the result of lack of maintenance, something we in the Cape are not used too.

There is still major roadworks between Volksrust and Standerton – but thereafter all work that has been completed is magnificent – so as we bear with the authorities in their endeavours, we can look forward to riding on excellent road surfaces in the next few years

As always, this event is extremely competitive, and the results for Day 1 were,

1st Overall – Gavin Walton

2nd

Overall – Tony Lyons-Lewis

3rd

Overall – Jaycee Van Rooyen

There is an old adage that the “ Winner on Day 1 “ is not the “ Winner on Day 2 “ – which was once again the case – in that the results for Day 2 were;

1st Overall – Ryan Van Heerden

2nd

Overall – Kevin Walton

( Younger brother to Gavin )

3rd

Overall – Gavin Walton

The Final Results were; 1

st Overall – Gavin Walton ( Who

has now won this event for the 3rd

Time )

2nd

Overall – Mike Ward ( who a

number of years ago dispelled the theory

of Winner on Day 1 not being Winner on

Day 2 – and the only person to do so

since 1970 )

3rd

Overall – Kevin Walton

Our Cape contingent – from the Classic Motorcycle Club, managed to scoop 8 x Trophies, with Tony Lyons-Lewis getting the Trophy for having “ completed 35 x DJ’s. Quite an achievement – Well done Tony.

Suffice it to say – when driving or riding out there on good, and sometimes

not so good roads, please do so carefully and safely – and remember to always wear protective gear and your reflective bib – when on 2 x wheels.

Take care, one and all – and may you and all your loved ones, have a peaceful Easter.

Gavin Allison

A magnificent 1933 Riley TT Sprite at the VVC

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No. 118 : 12 volt petrol cut-off valves

We don’t often hear about collector cars being stolenhowever it has happened. Recently, I fitted a 12 volt petrol cut-off valve to a car and thought it may be worth mentioning that such things are available.

Originally they were designed to be part of elaborate security systems and were fitted in-line on the petrol pipe from the petrol tank to the carburettor. They operate on 12 volt and require 12 volts to open them to allow the petrol to flow and no voltage means no petrol flows. To protect our collector cars they can be operated by a hidden switch under the dash or whereever you wish it to be.

They can also be used for other purposes. For example,I recently filled one to the tank of a little BMWIsetta. These cunning little vehicles had a mechanical tapwhich fed the carburettor by gravity. However, after 50 years these mechanical taps tended to corrode and leak and are extremely difficult to replace or repair. In this case, the solution was to replace the original tap with one of these electrically operated devices. Nobody in their right minds would think of stealing an Isetta so security wasn’t an issue.To operate, I simplyconnected it to the wire from the ignition switch going to the coil. When the ignition is switched on the valve opens and the petrol flows, when the ignition is switched off – no petrol.

The car security shopskeep them in stock and they cost about

R150 each. Not much to pay for excellent security.

No. 119 : Master Brake cylinders

Looking through the brake section of a workshop manual for pre-war cars it warned of problems one could encounter if incorrect washers and/or piston return springs were fitted to the master brake cylinder. This brought back memories as years back it happened to me and in my ignorance and inexperience I thought I was the only person in the world this had happened to. However, it turns out it is not uncommon.

As a reminder, a friend came by a couple of weeks ago with tales of woe about his old series 2 Land Rovers brakes. He has had all the cylinders re-sleeved but the brakes won’t “bleed” as they should. He has taken the master cylinder out many times but cannot find anything wrong with it.

The problem could be two-fold. Firstly, the return spring is now old and weak and not returning the piston all the way back allowing the fluid to travel from the reservoir into the bottom chamber. Then there is also the small possibility that the new washer is a bit wide and partially covering the port.

Last year I had the same problem on an early car. I had the master cylinder re-sleeved by the brake experts and it wouldn’t bleed as it should. After becoming slightly neurotic and suicidal and taking it back to the “experts” twice they found the problem – the old return spring was inadequate to return the new washer (primary cup) all the way back in the re-sleeved chamber. A slightly stiffer spring solved the problem.

When I think of the hours I spent going up and under the car as well as the bottles of brake fluid wasted trying to get the brakes to bleed I’m thinking of making an effigy of the chap behind the counter who insisted I wasn’t bleeding the system correctly and sticking pins into it.

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RECENT PHOTO FINDS

The first railway road transport bus between

Bot River and Hermanus in 1912

SAVVA TECHNICAL

TIPS Nos 118 & 119

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WHEN MOTOR CLUBS AND CHURCHES COLLABORATE Motor Clubs and Churches collaborate for hosting of Motor Shows in which one or both parties benefit financially. The shows can be a form of a small single club side show to a very big motor show where many clubs are invited.

Last issue of AutoNewS I wrote about the similarities of Motor Clubs and Churches. I also came across a article in a book called Methodism in Southern Africa written by Kevin Light titled YOUR HOBBY YOUR MINISTRY. That shows us how important our hobby or sport is to the outside community. It is all about being with the community in fellowship and sportsmanship generating a lot of interest in the history of motoring in South Africa. From all this we can generate more new enthusiasts. One such big event is with the NG Kerk Danie Theron in Eikenhof Johannesburg South. The motoring side is organized by Johan Krige Piston Ring, VVC & DKWOC member with the help of other Piston Ring members. The show has been running for ten years and hosts over 100 vehicles and growing. It is held at Buksies Resort in Eikenhof Park. This years show is on 4 March 2017.

In 2016 Benoni Heritage Vehicle & Engine club, Sunbeam Sports Car Club and Just Wheels Club took part in three church side shows at three different churches. The club exhibited cars, bicycles, tractors and stationary engines. All three events were a great success. These events are supported by club members because some are members of some of these churches. Photos show the side show of BHVEC and Sunbeam Sports Car Club members at the Northfield Methodist Church's Norfest in Benoni.

Basil Chassoulas basil.ecurie@gmail.com 082-851-3052 Member of BHVEC, Piston Ring, VVC, HTA, A7CSA, MBCSA & TLR.

1913 Belsize in Cape Town

An unknown car in early Kimberley.

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THE 7TH PRE-1919 KALK BAY VETERAN RUN

By Derek Stuart-Findlay

The Club was abuzz from early in the morning with participants fettling and members being curious onlookers.

Back in February 2011, Harvey and Hilton’s first Veteran Car Run to the Cape Farmhouse Restaurant near Cape Point set a standard which has been upheld ever since. It immediately became a fixture on the Crankhandle Club’s calendar and this year the 7th pre-1919 Veteran Run took place on Sunday 5th February.

The Kalk Bay Tea Stop sets a lovely scene

To the best of our knowledge this is the only club event catering exclusively for these types of vehicles in South Africa, and it has clearly become a catalyst

for Veteran car enthusiasts. As it is always scheduled to be held on the weekend prior to the George Car Show, many of our visitors and members participate annually in both events.

For a number of years now we’ve enjoyed the company of upcountry visitors Philip Kuschke, Chris van Staden, Ockert van der Berg, Kevin Casey and Ali van Jaarsveld. This year they were joined by Paul Koski from Johannesburg, while international status was achieved for the participation of our enthusiastic Canadian, Eric Edwards. Another first-timer was Wayne Harley, who joined us from the Franschhoek Motor Museum riding a 1917 Triumph which complemented beautifully the 1914 Douglas and New Hudson motorcycles ridden by Adrian Denness and Brian Wallace. Considering the number of appropriately-aged vehicles in the museum we hope to see a lot more of Wayne and his colleagues in the future.

All the participating vehicles were at least 100 years old, and it is impressive how the run continues to act as an incentive for the restoration of these Veterans. Every year, on returning to Johannesburg after the George Show, Ali van Jaarsveld has

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selected a car for preparation for the following year. This year we were delighted to welcome her and her immaculate little 1903 Peugeot, the rebuild had been completed virtually the day before she left home. Last year she brought her 1912 Buick Roadster and in previous years we’ve enjoyed the company of her 1902 Curved Dash Oldsmobile and her 1907 Ford Model S. Her efforts were matched last year by Tom van der Vyver who, after participating in Cape Town, unveiled his wonderful 1904 De Dion Bouton restoration project at the George Car Show. In 201 we are hoping to be joined by a second 1912 Rover which Hans Zwets and his colleagues are building up from an assortment of parts.

Paul Koski in the magnificent 1913 Cadillac with Greg Bjorkman and Eric

Edwards coming on behind in the 1916 Model T Fords.

A new participant this year was Paul Koski’s inspiring 1913 Cadillac tourer, hopefully for future events it will remain here in the Cape. He was joined by our club stalwarts the Benz, the Wolseley, the De Dietrich,

Ali Van Jaarsveld in the 1903 Peugeot 5HP, Kevin Casey in the Model T Ford and Philip Kuschke in the Model T Ford bringing up the rear. It is

fantastic having these owners bring their cars over many miles to join in this annual veteran run.

which had an unfortunate mishap before the run, the Nordenfelt, the EMF, the Singer, the Rover and the Hupmobile. It is interesting how the numbers of other makes entered are starting to catch up with the popular Ford Model Ts. That arch-enthusiast Kevin Casey tells us that he has now bought a 1914 Buick, and it is rumoured that Hilton has bought a 1912 Maxwell as a stable-mate for his similarly-aged Ford.

Boetie Van Zyl arrives in the 1914 Hupmobile. Parked is the 1907

Nordenfelt

Andre Du Toit enthusiastically waves the 1901 Benz off. The oldest car on the run ably managed by Ross McDonald and Harvey Metcalf. Peter

Truter looks on…

A large crowd of non-participating club

members met for breakfast at Dixies in Glencairn to cheer on the Veterans as they cantered past, and at the end of the run tourists thronged Jubilee Square in Simon’s Town to view the array of mobile works of art. They had plenty of time to admire these masterpieces as Harvey had organized a driver’s tour of one of the submarines moored in the harbor, much to everyone’s relief its age proved to be considerably less than 100. In October 2014 the club organized the first Pre-1946 run to the South Peninsula, and this February the first Post-1945 event is to be held. We now have annual activities catering specifically for the capabilities of each one of our vehicles, and the concept of hosting

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events appropriate for steeds of all ages has been realized in full. Unfortunately Ali van Jaarsveld has to rationalize part of her collection of beautiful cars, but she has been kind enough to offer them to our members before going out into the market. One

ofthese is her 1902 Curved Dash Oldsmobile which would make an extremely popular entry for the 2018 Veteran Car Run. We know there are local members who would love to join in this fun event, so consider

this a real investment for the future. How about it?

Lined up in Jubilee Square for the public to admire!

GEORGE OLD CAR SHOW

Some of the beautiful oldies at the 21

st George Old Car Show.

The 21st George Old Car show was, despite

the cloudy and sometimes drizzily weather, well attended and any vistor’s main reason for going was to see old friends and any new old vehicles. The show was proudly driven by Oakhurst Insurance and took place on 11 & 12 February 2017 at the PW Botha High School Grounds. This event is hosted annually by the Southern Cape Old Car Club and the funds raised are donated to various local organizations. This year’s special exhibition in the arena area was dedicated to German cars. In addition, there were a wide variety of vintage and veteran cars, tractors,

motorcycles, model motors and static engines and hundreds of cars from across the country were exhibited at the show.

A magnificent 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL at the Ring of Fame.

The show’s coming of age was celebrated in style with an exhibition of vintage and classic cars of German manufacture in the Ring of Fame. The 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen, one of only 10 replicas worldwide, was without doubt the crowning glory of the show. An exhibition of miniature models also reflecting vehicles of German origin echoed the theme. Veteran tractors, which for the first time led the procession in the main arena, were met with much enthusiasm. They were followed by the different categories of vintage and classic cars.

The 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen replica at the sho of German vehicles.

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Despite a threatening thunder storm and intermittent showers of rain, a festive atmosphere prevailed. Business was brisk at the SAB Beer Tent and numerous stalls selling food and soft drinks as well as a variety of merchandise, including vehicle-related goods. The House of Classic and Sports Cars sold about half of the vehicles offered at auction. The highest prices were paid for a Valiant (R180 000) and a Renault Caravelle 110 GT (R150 000).

Another of the interesting Mercedes-Benz cars at the Ring of Fame.

A row of Model A Fords at the George Old Car Show.

One of the many Model T Fords at the show.

A magnificent old Rolls-Royce seen at the show.

Tom van der Vyfer ith his recently restored 1904 De Dion Bouton.

Kevin Casey with his 1912 Ford Model T

After the show, Phillip Rosser, chair of the committee that organised this year’s Old Car Show, said: “We are thrilled that the show attracted more than the 2016 record number of people with a total attendance of over 12 800 people for the weekend. A total of 1070 cars, tractors, motorcycles and stationary engines

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were registered for this year”. The show host, The Southern Cape Old Car Club will be making a substantial donation to deserving local charities in addition to percentage of the entrance fees that the venue host, PW Botha College, will receive. Next year’s show will be presented on 10 & 11 February 2018.

An interesting 1939 DKW pick-up van seen at the George Old Car Show.

A very beautiful 1931 De Soto Roadster at the George Show.

Another magnificent 1911 Ford Model T at the George Show.

A row of beautiful Ford Model T Roadsters at the George Show.

A line-up of beauties on the rally before the George Old Car Show.

Ald. Melvin Naik arrives to open the Southern Cape Old Car Show on Kevin Casey’s striking Model T-Ford driven by Philip Kusche.

A cute 1956 Messerschmitt KR 200 at the show.

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This year’s DJ Rally started at the Oxford Village Centre, Hillcrest, at 06:00 on Friday, March 10, and finished from about 14:15 on Saturday, March 11, at the Classic Motorcycle Club's premises on the corner of Power and Refinery Roads in Germiston, with an overnight stop in Newcastle.

Gavin Walton, winner of the 2017 DJ Rally,

arrives at the finish in Germiston on his 1936 AJS.

This year’s rally attracted an entry of 93 riders on motorcycles made before 1937. There were many previous winners in this year’s field, including seven-time winner Kevin Robertson on one of his beloved Velocettes, three-time winner Martin Davis (1930 Sunbeam Lion) as well as Gavin Walton (1936 AJS 9), Mike Ward (1936 Velocette MSS) and Allan Cunninghame (1936 Velocette MSS).

Gavin Walton (centre) receives his silverware at the prize giving. He is flanked by Clerk of

the Course Claude Stander and Domaine Rautenbach, Brand Manager at Eskort, one of

the sponsors of the event and a company celebrating its centenary this year.

This was the 46th running

of this regularity rally which commemorates the annual motorcycle races held on public roads between Durban and Johannesburg from 1913 to 1936. This year there were 70 finishers from an original field of 93 riders, with four non-starters and 19 non-finishers. This year the riders had favourable weather for most of the trip, with only one slight shower encountered, after a heavy downpour in Durban on the day before the start. There were some grumbles about the electronic loggers at the finish at the Classic Motorcycle Club’s premises in Germiston on the Saturday afternoon, but scorer Leon Stander could sort out the glitches to the satisfaction of the competitors by the time prizegiving was scheduled at the Vintage and Veteran Club’s premises in Oaklands the following day. Leon Stander pointed out that errors using the loggers was only about 2% and this compared very favourably with human errors when people had acted as timekeeping marshals on this event in the past.

Clerk of the Course Claude Stander, who was the chief organiser of this famous event for the first time, said he was very pleased with the way the event had run and he says he is

up to fill the position of clerk of the course in 2018. Gavin Walton, who rode an immaculate 1936 500cc AJS motorcycle, won this event in 2009 and was second in 2010, 2014 and 2016. He notched up his second win in the prestigious DJ Rally for classic motorcycles made before 1937 when he won the 2017 event at the weekend (March 10/11). He had a total error of 220 seconds for the two-day event which took competitors from Durban to Johannesburg with an overnight stop in Newcastle.

However, where he showed true grit was the he recovered from severe injuries received in a road accident in 2013. On that occasion, he was riding home in the rain after the 2013 Pre-DJ Rally. He stopped under a bridge to shelter from the downpour when he was hit by a car skidding out of control on the wet road and had his leg broken among other injuries. He not only recovered from the injuries but has been a serious contender on every DJ Rally he has contested since his recovery.

Second-placed Mike Ward, a previous winner

of the DJ Rally, receives his trophy. On the left is Clerk of the Course Claude Stander and in the centre is Domaine Rautenbach, Brand Manager of Eskort, one of the sponsors, who

presented the trophies.

Second overall was

another former DJ Rally winner, Mike Ward, who rode a 1936 500cc Velocette MSS. His error was 304 seconds. Third place

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was filled by Gavin Walton’s brother, Kevin, on a 1931 500cc BSA, and who had won the Pre-DJ Rally a couple of weeks before the main event.

Ralph Pitchford, winner of the 2016 DJ Rally, did not do so well this year, finishing 15th on his more powerful 1933 BSA which replaced

the 1926 Triumph he rode to victory last year.

Ralph Pitchford, last year’s

winner, said he found it difficult getting used to riding at set average speeds on his latest motorcycle, a 1933 500cc BSA, compared to his previous mount, a less powerful, 1926 500cc Triumph. He finished 15th this year, after an erratic first day when he collected 443 seconds’ error. The second day was much better and he finished fourth with 124 seconds’ error, for a total of 567 seconds’ error. ` The number of first time riders this year – 15 of them – was an encouraging sign for classic motorcycle rallying and nine of them qualified as finishers. The best performance was put up by Greg Kendall (1936 500cc Velocette MSS), who finished 13th overall by recording errors of less than 300 seconds on each of

the two days for a total error of 455 seconds.

First-time rider Franschoek Museum curator,

Wayne Harley finished 76th

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Two well-known first-time riders, TV presenter Harry Fisher and Franschoek Museum curator, Wayne Harley, both completed the course finishing 77th and 76th respectively. Stuart Thompson, well known in the local motor sport who finished. He as placed

The oldest motorcycle to complete this year’s

DJ Rally from Durban to Johannesburg was this 1913 Matchless ridden by Hans Coertse.

He was last of the 70 finishers but met his objective of completing the route.

48th and said he found his first regularity motorcycle rally a wonderful experience and will be back for more on his 1932 Sunbeam. The youngest rider to qualify as a finisher was 19-year-old Tyrone Edwards, another first-time rider, who was mounted on a 1936 250cc BSA. The oldest rider to complete the course was 82-year-old Neville Smith, who rode a 1936 350cc Ariel Red Hunter and placed 46th.

The oldest motorcycle to complete the course was Hans Coertse’s 1913 1 039cc Matchless 7B. They were the last official finisher in 70th place. Only one woman rider, Beverley Jacobs, completed the course as the other woman in the field, Samantha Anderson, suffered cruel misfortune when her 1909 Humber pedal cycle – the oldest motorcycle in the field – ran out of sparks near Heidelberg, on the final run in to Johannesburg. This venerable machine had been meticulously rebuilt after sustaining serious damage when it caught fire during the 2016 DJ Rally. Samantha was rewarded with the Hard Luck trophy for her efforts to get the Humber to the finish. The fathers of two MotoGP riders, Derek Crutchlow (father of Cal, who races in MotoGP on a Honda) and Trevor Binder (father of Brad, the 2016 Moto3 world champion on a KTM) both qualified as finishers, placing 51st and 55th respectively.

Trevor Binder, father of world Moto3

champion, Brad, on arrival of the finish of the 2017 DJ Rally in Durban. He rode a 1925

Indian Scout and finished 55th .

There was a vote at the prizegiving as to whether the direction of the rally should be reversed to go from Johannesburg to Durban in 2018, with those present voted strongly for the event to continue to follow the Durban to Johannesburg

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route, even though the first DJ road race, in 1913, was held from Johannesburg to Durban.

RESULTS Overall: 1, Gavin Walton (1936 500cc AJS), 220 seconds error; 2, Mike Ward (1936 500cc Velocette MSS), 304 secs; 3, Kevin Walton (1931 500cc BSA), 356, secs; 4, Ryan van Heerden (1936 350cc Velocette MAC), 363 secs; 5, Jaycee van Rooyen (1936 350cc Ariel Red Hunter, 371 secs; 6, Adrian and Gerald Hollis (1935 600cc Sunbeam Lion sidecar combination), 375 secs; 7, Allan Cunninghame (1936 500cc Velocette MSS), 422 secs; 8, Grant Vacy-Lyle (1931 500cc Ariel Sloper), 433 secs; 9, Tony Lewis-Lyons (1928 500 cc Norton), 442 secs; 10, Peter Vlietstra (1936 500cc Velocette MSS), 455 secs. Day 1 (Durban to Newcastle): 1, Gavin Walton, 91 seconds; 2, Tony Lewis-Lyons, 119 secs; 3, Jaycee van Rooyen, 153 secs. Day 2 (Newcastle to Johannesburg): 1, Ryan van Heerden, 94 seconds; 2, Gavin Kevin Walton, 110 secs; 3, Gavin Walton, 124 secs. AWARDS: Class awards up to 1925: Over 500cc – Mark Shaw (1925 600cc Indian Scout). Class awards 1926-1930: 251-350cc – Graham Bowles (1930 300cc Zenith Special); 351-500cc – Tony Lyons Lewis (1928 500cc Norton); Over 501cc – 1926 600cc Indian Scout; Sidecar combination – Brian and Desmond Lange (1928 1000cc Ariel Big Twin). Class awards 1931-1936: Up to 250cc – David Pitchford (1935 250cc BSA); 251-350cc – Ryan van Heerden (350cc Velocette MAC); 351-500cc – Allan Cunninghame (1936 500cc Velocette MSS); Over 501cc – Aubrey Cilliers (1936 550cc Triumph); Sidecar combination –

Adrian and Gerald Hollis (1935 600cc Sunbeam Lion). Best performance by a woman rider: Beverley Jacobs (1925 250cc Triumph). Best performance by a first-time rider: Greg Kendall (1936 500cc Velocette MSS). Best Ariel: Grant Vacy-Lyle; Best Norton: Tony Lyons Lewis; Best Velocette: Mike Ward; Best Triumph: Aubrey Cilliers; Best BMW: Gawie Nienaber; Best Sunbeam: Adrian and Gerald Hollis. Best Performance by an overhead camshaft engine: Tony Lyons Lewis (1928 500cc Norton). Oldest motorcycle to complete the route: 1913 1 039cc Matchless 7B ridden by Hans Coertse. Oldest rider to complete the course: Neville Smith (82), who rode a 1936 350cc Ariel Red Hunter and finished 46th. Youngest rider to compete the course: Tyrone Edwards (19), who rode a 1936 250cc BSA and finished 26th. He also had the longest ride to the start in Hillcrest, outside Durban, travelling more than 50km. Team awards: Nominated team – Team Velocette (Mike Ward, Allan Cunninghame and Peter Vlietstra); Club team – Classic Motorcycle Club (Gavin Walton, Kevin Walton, and Ryan van Heerden). Hard luck trophy: Samantha Anderson (1909 Humber pedal cycle). Most sporting rider: Hamish Morrison (1931 550cc BSA). True Grit trophy: Hank Raatgever (1929 500cc AJS). Competing for the pure joy of riding: Hans Coertse (1913 Matchless).

Only two sidecar combinations entered the 2017 DJ Rally and both made it to the finish At the Classic Motorcycle Club in Germiston. Here they are on arrival. On the left is the 1935 Sunbeam Lion of Adrian and Gerald Hollis and on the right, is the 1928 AJS Big Twin of Brian and Des Lange.

Bikes at the stop-over in Estcourt.

Samantha Anderson, suffered cruel

misfortune when her 1909 Humber pedal cycle – the oldest motorcycle in the field –

ran out of sparks near Heidelberg.

Bikes lined up at the end of the Rally.

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PISTON RING CLUB’S

BI-ANNUAL SWOP

MEET AT

MODDERFONTEIN

19 March 2017

Typical old car part stall with Cars for Sale in the background

As allways the March swop

meet at Modderfontein organised by the Piston Ring Club was its usual great success drawing large crowds of motor enthusiasts from all over South Africa.

The weather was excellent although slightly cold early in the morning. Not all the demarkated stall areas were filled and by 9:00 the crowds were making it difficult to move freely from stall to stall.

A typical Memorabilia stall of which there were many

There was a great variety of stalls, with the greater emphasis on Motor Memorabilia and flea market type stalls. Food stalls were also encrouching on the tradidional spaces reserved for motor car parts. Sadly spares for the older cars and bikes were sorely lacking - very few

of the motor stalls had real old car parts for sale. Where they were offered, the prices demanded were exorbitant. So much so that one could import these parts from America at a much cheaper price.

A typical “Junk”stall!

Very little motor related items for sale!

A stall with some old car parts and much memorabilia.

As in the past the area reserved for show cars was brimfull with beautufully restored vehicles and some very collectable cars were offered for sale at the area reserved for Cars for Sale.

Swoppers enjoying the sunshine and stalls.

Cars in the exhibition area.

More cars in the exhibition area.

It will be good for future swop meets if the organisers of this event will veto the content of the stalls and in future possibly separate the Food Stalls, Memorabilia Stalls and Flea Market Stalls from the actual Motoring Part Stalls. ****************************

The Franschhoek Museum’s beautiful 1930

Marquette Roadster.

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As you are aware SAVVA continues to be involved in discussions regarding the reduction of customs duties in respect of older vehicles. The attached notice in the Government Gazette requests comment from interested parties and Dave Alexander, who has been handling this for SAVVA, has requested that Clubs read this notice, and then submit any information or comments to support the dropping of Duties to him dave@prolux.co.za with a copy to Jean Gobey our SAVVA Secretary.

MOTORSPORT NEWS CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE FOR A SPECIAL EVENT ALL SAVVA AFFILIATED CLUBS:

At a recent National Council Meeting, the decision was taken to encourage all SAVVA affiliated clubs to apply for the Special Clearance certificate when organising an event of the nature of a Cars in the Park, Car show or any other event of the kind.

In most instances the local authorities require proof of public liability prior to issuing any permissions. This will be forwarded to you on request but only on the proviso that the club has applied for the relevant certificate.

The benefit to the club holding a Cars in the Park or any event of this nature is huge – The cover that SAVVA holds is R10 million and I feel very confident that cover of this value is not available anywhere for the nominal cost of R500.00. Please note that SAVVA will continue to circulate all club flyers etc to our data base of clubs but this will only be done once Motorsport has given the relevant clearance certificate number to the secretariat. Special Event / Cars in the Park ( Annexure A 3 ) How to apply – download the application form from the SAVVA website ( found in handbook ) – complete and send proof of payment to motorsport@savva.org.za

Pam Hall Motorsport

INFORMATION ON BALANCE 3RD PARTY COVER

Please note that as from 2017, the balance of 3rd

Party cover which is offered to all SAVVA affiliated clubs for any event at a cost of R50.00 (implemented in 2013) will now have to attract a minimum of 10 entrants per

event making use of it in order for this benefit to be offered.

In the past FNB insurance brokers have kindly allowed us to make use of this policy without enforcing the minimum number, however due to the volume of paperwork required to offer this cover to our entrants the Insurance company are now going to enforce the requirement.

Should a competitor not have any insurance cover, it would be advisable for all organisers to request that the entrant obtains this cover privately. Regards, Pam Hall SAVVA Motorsport

Chris Hofmeyer’s magnificent 1941 Buick Coupe.

Graham Blackbeard’s fabulous 1941 Buick Convertible.

Hans Matter’s lovely 1934 Buick Coupe

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DATE EVENT / ACTIVITY CLUB CLUB NAME / WEBSITE (click blue text) AREA April April 16 Century Run CMC Natal Classic Motorcycle Club Natal April 30 Knysna Motor Show GRMC Garden Route Motor

Club Knysna

May May 7 Buick/Cadillac/Show Day BCC Buick Club of South

Africa Country Club

May 19-20 Fragram Natal Classic CMC Natal Classic Motorcycle Club Natal

Durban

May 21 Cars in the Park 2017 VSCC Vintage Sports Car Club Ashburton June June 3 Mampoer Rally POMC Pretoria Old Motor Club Pretoria June 10 Vryheid Cars in the Park VVCC Vryheid Vintage Car

Club Vryheid

June 11-15 Continental Milligan EPVCC Eastern Province Veteran Car Club

Port Elizabeth

June 16 Golden Oldies at the Mall RGO Golden Oldies/Goue Oues

Rustenburg

June 18 Cars at the Mall LOWC Lowveld Old Wheels Club

Nelspruit

June 24 Great Train Race VVC Vintage and Veteran Club

Krugersdorp

July July 1-2 1000 Bike Show CMC Classic Motorcycle Club

Johannesburg Germiston

July 29 Car Show Day VCC Veteran Car Club of South Africa

Hillcrest School

August August 6 Cars in the Park POMC Pretoria Old Motor Club Zwartkops August 9 Cars in the Park OFSVCC Free State Veteran Car

Club Bloemfontein

August 9 Prowl DECC Durban Early Car Club Durban August 9-13 Magnum Rally POMC Pretoria Old Motor Club Hazyview August 13 Parkhurst Heritage Car

Day VVC Vintage and Veteran

Club Johannesburg

August 26 SAVVA AGM VCC Veteran Car Club of South Africa

Durban

September September 2-3 Wheels at the Vaal VOWC Vaal Old Wheels Club Vanderbijl September 3-7 SAVVA National &

National Edwardian-Veteran with Rendezvous Tour

OFSVCC Free State Veteran Car Club

Fouriesburg

September 17 Swap Meet PR Piston Ring Modderfontein September 24 National Drive it Day SAVVA Southern African

Veteran and Vintage Association

National

October October 29 Studebaker Club Show

Day SCCSA Studebaker Car Club of

South Africa Smuts House

November Nov. 12-15 SAVVA National Rally

& Fairest Cape Tour CVMC Cape Vintage Motorcycle

Club Cape

Knysna Motor Show 30 April: Pre-War MGs, micro-cars, and a very rare Bentley for the Knysna Motor Show Although the organisers are expecting a turnout of more than 500 exceptional vehicles, the Knysna Motor Show sponsored by

Sanlam Private Wealth promises three very special appearances this year. “While we welcome everyone to come along to see

and enjoy the vintage and veteran cars and motorcycles, and the super cars, classic sports cars, and new-era electric vehicles

on show, we're very selective about the exhibits we allow - which appear by invitation only. This keeps the show fresh and

interesting every year,” said the chairperson of the Garden Route Motor Club, Peter Pretorius.

“As one of South Africa's most prestigious motor shows, the Knysna Motor Show naturally attracts the attention of the owners of

the most prestigious and unusual vehicles on the road, and we're proud to announce that this year's event will feature one of

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the most desirable cars of all – a Bentley MK V1 Special – as well as displays by the MMM MG Club of South Africa, and the

Micro Car Club of South Africa”.

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FOR SALE: Circa 1926 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 Rear axle, brake drums & steering box with column. The axle number is 18NE15X52Z61 and I believe it came from Chassis No. 19RC. My Dad bought it in 1958 from a friend in Johannesburg who had a motor spares scrapyard. Since the axle is similar/the same as the Ghost, he felt he was hedging his bets against any possible problems he might experience in the future. I understand that the axle came from a Phantom which belonged to the Mayor of one of the towns on the Rand and that it was involved in a front-end collision which resulted in the car being sold for scrap. Contact: Tony Harrison on 021 434 7265 / 082 373 8820 or e-mail tohar@telkomsa.net

Gas Headlight - Motor Cycle R500.00; Gas Headlight – Bicycle R500.00; 1 Box Acetylene Jets R 50.00; 1923 Triumph S.D. Camshaft R100.00; 12 volt Travelling Iron R100.00; 2 gallon petrol tins R500.00 each; 1929 Harley Davidson Riders Handbook (mint condition) R1 500.00. Contact Ian on 043 741-4028 (evenings) or e-mail: campbell.mildred2@gmail.com

WANTED: My new project, this 1955 Studebaker Champion for which I need some more spares! If anyone know where I can find spares, please let me know. 032017. Contact Kenny on 082 653 4027.

For 1947 MG TC: Air cleaner and Air cleaner manifold and two D-type tail lights to complete my restoration of a 1947 MG TC. Contact Alex Duffey at 076 183 0107 or alexander.duffey@gmail.com.

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1951 Hudson Commodore with matching trailer. 1956 Ford Ranch Wagon with Teardrop trailer.

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Those were the days!

Peter Manellis’ beautiful 1958 Buick Sedan at the Pidston Ring.