Edition No.206 July/Aug 2017

OPEN TOPICS

CONTENTS

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“OPEN TOPICS” ISSUE 206 Jul/aug 2017

4 Committee 2016/17

5 Australian Dragon Boat Opening Peter Spasojevic

7 Coming Events Gordon Nicholls

9 Historic Winton John Allott

11 Presidents Report Howard Anderson

12 Cancer Centre Presentation John Allott

14 Batman Flashed (Anonymity required)

15 Nuts and Bolts John Allott

17 One Angry Shot Kim McConchie

20 Tumbarumba Mid- Week Run Greg Chapple

24 Big Morning Tea Harry Greenhalgh

27 Drive Back in Time Gordon Nicholls

28 Rally Championship Dave Anderson

29 Canberra EJ-EH Display Tony Duffy

30 Barn Find (yes it does happen) John Allott

31 National Motoring Heritage Day John Allott

36 Estia Health Display John Allott

37 Regalia Warwick Jones

38 Tonneau Talk

Photography by :- Harry Greenhalgh John Allott Carol Chapple Kim McConchie Dave Anderson Tony Duffy Gordon Nicholls

Deadline for the next

issue:

15th Aug 2017

(editor@rsca.net.au)

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2016/17 PRESIDENT Howard Anderson (02) 6032 8111 (b/h) 0418 510 846 VICE PRESIDENT Peter Spasojevic 0419 483 022 SECRETARY Greg Harris 0418 144 292 TREASURER Bryan Liersch (02) 6025 3784 0428 572 454 COMMITTEE Malcolm McEachern 0418 691 296 Gordon Nicholls 0427 215 233 Alan Brink (02) 6043 2559 0419 110 831

CLUB OFFICERS 2016/17 EDITOR John Allott (02) 6023 3858 0499 529 298 (editor@rsca.net.au) EVENTS CO-ORD Gordon Nicholls 0427 215 233 Peter Spasojevic 0419 483 022 MID WEEK EVENTS Malcolm McEachern 0418 691 296 MEMBERSHIPS Alan Brink (02) 6043 2559 0419 110 831 PUBLIC OFFICER Ross Edwards 0408 416 949 RECORDS OFFICER Lesley Frede (lesleyf@bigpond.com) (02) 6021 6474 REGALIA Warwick Jones (02) 6021 2377 (02) 6021 4195 INTERCLUB LIASON Peter Cooper 0408 204 432 Ross Edwards 0408 416 949 PERMITS & REGISTRATION: NSW Peter Cooper 0408 204 432 Bryan Liersch (02) 6025 3784 0428 572 454 VICTORIA John Panlook (02) 6056 3971

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Australian Dragon Boat Australian Dragon Boat Australian Dragon Boat Australian Dragon Boat ChampionshipsChampionshipsChampionshipsChampionships

Gateway Lakes WodongaGateway Lakes WodongaGateway Lakes WodongaGateway Lakes Wodonga The RSCA was asked if we could

supply 8 open top sports cars to carry the state flag bearers for the opening Ceremony

which started at 3.30 pm - the weather was perfect, in front of a large crowd.

The RSCA members that were there commented about the size of the event and how we didn't realize how big it was, with some 3000 paddlers from 50

clubs across Australia taking part The coarse varies between 200 metres, 500 metres and 2000 metres as well

as relay events, with the championships running for 5 days. A large number of

marquees were erected for food - dining area - coffee - equipment - clothing etc We (RSCA members) all arrived 30 minutes before our departure

time of 4.15 pm, where we found the marshalling area and the opening ceremony well organized with a timed run sheet and marshal. Thanks to all those members who drove their cars, and in doing so, gained great publicity for the RSCA in this area.

Peter Spasojevic Car 1 Clive Faul Mercedes Dragon Boat Association flag Car 2 Roger Benjamin Healey Sprite ACT flag bearer

Car 3 Lesley Frede MX5 NSW flag bearer

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Car 4 Alan Brink Alfa Qld. Flag bearer Car 5 Peter Spasojevic Mustang Tas flag bearer Car 6 Noel Ferri Saab WA flag bearer Car 7 Kim McConhie Mustang SA flag bearer

Car 8 Greg Chapple Porsche Vic flag bearer

(Sorry Clive - I didn’t get a picture of your car)

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July Mon 10 Monthly Meeting. "The Elizabeth Room" of the Commercial

Club. Enter from the rear of the Commercial Club. - 7.45 pm

Wed 12 Mid Week Run - Eskdale. Depart Gateway 9am. Travel via

Dartmouth. Call Malcolm for details 0418691296

Sun 16 Cars and Coffee - 10am, 3rd Sunday of the month at Gateway,

meet for coffee, and see where the day leads, stay for 30mins, go for a drive with others, or have a leisurely brunch. Nothing planned, see what happens. A folding chair may be useful.

Sun 30 Social gathering at the Commercial Golf Resort. Meet with

other RSCA members for a relaxed time at 5pm to 6pm on the last Sunday of each month. Stay for a meal if you want

August Sun 6 Winton Festival of Speed - Depart Gateway at 8am. A great

days racing in the old style - noise, smoke and cars we grew up

with, doing what they do best.

Mon 14 Monthly Meeting. "The Elizabeth Room" of the Commercial

Club. Enter from the rear of the Commercial Club. - 7.45 pm

Wed 16 Mid Week Run - Wangaratta Depart Gateway 9am. Travel via

Myrtleford. Call Malcolm for details 0418691296

Sun 20 Cars and Coffee - 10am, 3rd Sunday of the month at Gateway,

meet for coffee, and see where the day leads, stay for 30mins, go for a drive with others, or have a leisurely brunch. Nothing planned, see what happens. A folding chair may be useful.

Sun 27 Social gathering at the Commercial Golf Resort. Meet with

other RSCA members for a relaxed time at 5pm to 6pm on the last Sunday of each month. Stay for a meal if you want

September Mon 11 Monthly Meeting. "The Elizabeth Room" of the Commercial

Club. Enter from the rear of the Commercial Club. - 7.45 pm

Wed 13 Mid Week Run - Whitfield Depart Gateway 9am. Travel via

Beechworth. Call Malcolm for details 0418691296

Coming Club Events

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Sun 17 Cars and Coffee - 10am, 3rd Sunday of the month at Gateway,

meet for coffee, and see where the day leads, stay for 30mins, go for a drive with others, or have a leisurely brunch. Nothing

planned, see what happens. A folding chair may be useful.

Sat/Sun 23/24 Tatong Rally - organised by the Wangaratta Veteran,

Vintage and Classic Club. Call Martin on 03 5727 6090 for

application form and details (see page 26) own arrangements

Sun 24 Social gathering at the Commercial Golf Resort. Meet with

other RSCA members for a relaxed time at 5pm to 6pm on the

last Sunday of each month. Stay for a meal if you want

October Sun 1 Euroa Show and Shine - one of the best car displays in our part

of Australia and worth the drive. Either drive down later in the day for a look or depart with the group so that we can park together. Details of departure times next magazine ( see page 29)

Mon 10 Monthly Meeting. "The Elizabeth Room" of the Commercial

Club. Enter from the rear of the Commercial Club. - 7.45 pm

Wed 12 Mid Week Run - Sunnymead Gardens, Violet Town. Depart

Gateway 9am. Travel via Hume Freeway. Call Malcolm for details

0418691296

Sun 15 Cars and Coffee - 10am at Gateway, meet for coffee, and see

where the day leads. Nothing planned. Twin City Swap Meet, is also on, maybe an option to help the

coffee and sticky buns settle.

Sun 22 RSCA Annual General Meeting - Commencing at 12 noon, for a

subsidised lunch in the Banksia Room, Commercial Club, Albury, with the AGM to follow. More details and Nomination forms in the next magazine.

Sun 29 Tallangatta 50’s Festival - Vehicles should arrive and register

before 12 noon on the Sunday, then line up in the centre of Tallangatta next to our grassed town centre. Judging will take place between 12pm and 2pm. Entry to the display is free for the driver, but passengers will be charged.

Details of departure times next magazine ( see pages 32 & 33) NOTE - Gordon is away in July and August, Peter Spasojevic will be

contact for RSCA Events on 0419483022.

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Historic WintonHistoric WintonHistoric WintonHistoric Winton As usual with Winton, the weather is a lottery. We gathered at the

Gateway parking area in heavy rain, and on departure it had eased somewhat. By the time we arrived at Winton, the rain had cleared and apart from a very light shower later in the day, the track stayed dry, and the racing was good until we left at 2.30 or so.

The numbers of people attending and cars on display were surprising given the weather, with a great range of vehicles, ranging from the very

new to the very old. 30 plus RSCA members were spotted during the day. Ray Jones brought along his recently restored Maseratti Mexico, and new member Anthony

Saltalamacchia had his 2017 Abarth 124 Spyder

The lunch time parade laps saw a few RSCA cars on track - Good to see Rogers car, but it was

the slowest lap time that it has ever done. Probably a good thing as Roger spent a lot of time talking !

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Racing was good, although some of the cars

seemed to be struggling with the cold and not able to get heat into their

tyres, so spins and “offs” were regular. A TR6 had major front end damage

on the starting straight, and a number of others suffered panel

damage. As always, the sidecar guys were awesome. The bikes

often seemed to have all 3 wheels pointing in different directions as they

struggled for grip.

Joy and I left around 2.30pm and were not involved in the aftermath of the accident on the Hume freeway, which unfortunately claimed 2 lives.

Mac and Margaret Hope had been members of the RSCA many years ago, and our sympathy is extended to their family and friends. A sad way to end a weekend of wonderful Historic Car and Bike Racing.

John Allott

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President’s Report

Our weather is now a bit chilly and not the best weather for top down motoring, however there will be sunny days and being a little cold is better than sunburn, plus modern convertibles

have heated seats. Our AGM date for 2017 has been scheduled for Sunday October 22nd, so keep this Sunday free to attend our AGM at the Commercial Club. Full details are in this magazine. There will be a club subsidy of $10pp for members and their partners to encourage members to attend our AGM. Also we need members to consider being more involved in the running of our club by nominating for a position on the RSCA committee or executive. It’s always good to have fresh ideas and new people having an input into running our club.

Everyone is busy, so being too busy is not an excuse.

Over the past two months there have been a number of events which also took advantage of our beautiful Autumn weather. The National Motoring Heritage Day was held at the Gateway Lakes. There was a fantastic turnout of RSCA cars, enabling our club to win the trophy, so well done members. Thanks to everyone who attended Historic Winton is always a popular event with our members, how-ever there was a very small group of RSCA cars for the classic car display this year, perhaps the overnight rain put a few members off going. There was a huge array of classic vehicles on display for our enjoyment and a pit visit is always interesting to see where the action is. We have two sub committees appointed at present, one to produce our 2017 club calendar and the other to look into suitable club jackets. Our mid week run events continue to be well attended with usually fifteen cars or more. Many thanks to our event coordinators, who continue to organise these great events for us. Happy and safe motoring. Howard

STEVE

SPORTIE

Please remember to wear your name badge to

all Club events.

It is also important for older

members to make yourself know to our

newer members

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Albury Wodonga Regional Albury Wodonga Regional Albury Wodonga Regional Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Cancer Centre Cancer Centre Cancer Centre PresentationPresentationPresentationPresentation

It was great to be a part of the successful outcome of Bruce Gibbens “Vision”. After an intense effort raising funds, with assistance from members of the RSCA, other Car Clubs, family and friends, Bruce’s goal was achieved with the presentation to the Cancer Centre of a cheque for $11,500. With a number of RSCA members and their cars in the background, and the media present, Bruce and Howard made the presentation. Well done everybody who assisted in any way. The money will be used within the Regional Cancer Centre and is a fitting and lasting tribute to Dianne.

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Super CameramanSuper CameramanSuper CameramanSuper Cameraman Harry “The Flash”Harry “The Flash”Harry “The Flash”Harry “The Flash”

Captures Batman Captures Batman Captures Batman Captures Batman (on film)(on film)(on film)(on film)

The word was out that a masked super hero was on the loose. On

our way to the Fund Raising Morning Tea we sprung him trying to evade us, but my camera was too quick for him. He gave in and agreed to let us take a couple of photos, then he was gone, just as quick.

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A comment from the President of the Association of Motoring Clubs inc. in a recent magazine.

We had a great response from our RSCA 2017 Calendar, so it has been decided to do it again for 2018. If you have a picture of

your car that is worthy of inclusion in our Calendar, then talk to one of the Committee. Profits from the sale of the calendar will be donated to Charity. This years Charity is yet to be decided by the Committee, please make a submission to the committee if you have a charity that needs consideration

The date for the AGM has been set for Sunday 22nd October 2017. The venue will be the same as last year - the Commercial

Club Albury, Banksia Room, located at the rear of the bistro. Entry to the room will be from 12 noon. Members attending will receive a $10 voucher from the RSCA to assist with purchase of lunch from the Bistro. The purpose of the AGM is to receive Annual Reports and to elect a new RSCA Executive, Committee and Club Officers. Nomination forms and your invitation to attend the AGM will be included in the next magazine, but in the meantime, please mark Sunday 22nd October at 12 noon for the AGM into your diaries, calendar or planner. You may also consider offering yourself for an active role within the RSCA, so please talk to any of the current people listed on page 4 of the magazine if you are interested. The Treasurer and Editor have both indicated that they are not seeking re-election so if you can help out44..

Nuts and BoltsNuts and BoltsNuts and BoltsNuts and Bolts (Ramblings from the Editor)

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PORPUNKAHPORPUNKAHPORPUNKAHPORPUNKAH (A revised event!)(A revised event!)(A revised event!)(A revised event!)

One Angry Shot.One Angry Shot.One Angry Shot.One Angry Shot. That’s all it took to wheely upset things. It was a to be another of Noels ‘different’ trips. “Take your kids or

grandkids and their bikes to Myrtleford and watch or ride with them to Porepunkah” was a great proposition. But then$Noels treadley event took that left turn to Albuquerque when someone took exception to a cyclist on the rail trail and used him for target practice. Fortunately, that

gentleman is recovering, however the proposition went off the rails, so to speak, and consensus of opinion was that once more, four wheels are safer than two.

So four wheels it

was, and we joined the gathering at Gateway – Chantelle and I had decided to drive a pair of

Alfas (that’s how we avoid arguments), and both had a short discussion at the

Gateway lights with one of Vic Pols finest about the merits of an old Alfa, love that model and, oh

yeah, could you have a blow into the mouthpiece until I tell you to stop – ready to start a run to the Alpine Way, sans bicycles but with a great drive in front of us. Starting with a quick run to

Beechworth, where a short stop was provided for those needing a post morning coffee comfort break, which was all well and good providing you

were looking for said conveniences on the right side of the road, and not the left (but we got to see a bit more of Beechworth, circumnavigating like

Columbus looking for the new land) and then on to Stanley.

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What a lovely drive that is, and even better the next section down to

the Yackandandah – Myrtleford Road. I considered doing a rapid u-turn at the end and repeating the exercise both up and down hill, but the promise of a Myrtleford coffee which was now sorely needed meant that’s a drive for another day.

Morning tea at the Alpine Cafe, and then it was on to Bright Berries for a few of us – well worth a visit for berry pies, jams, ice-creams and other temptations. Finally, it was on to Porepunkah,

for the lunch stop. This required a bit of navigation of a developing rallycross track, masquerading as road works, in order to achieve the ultimate goal of

lunch. The Punka Pub has been renovated, and is gaining a good reputation for food and service, however there was a reception being

held there and although there was a table booked for the club, they did warn us to expect a bit of a wait. Normally not a problem for us, however we had

other things on later that day, so Chantelle and I adjourned to the Rail Tracks café across the road, and were very happy with the food and service.

Overall a very enjoyable day, the sun kept shining and the cars behaved themselves (well ours did, anyway!).

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Driving through the colours of Autumn down the Alpine Way was

spectacular in its own right.

Kim McConchie

ATTENDANCE: Malcolm & Robyn McEachern Jaguar XKR coupe Bernie, Susan & Matt Campbell Mercedes coupe

Noel Ferri & Maria Kable Saab convertible Terry & Anne Gay 69’El Camino ute Daryl & Jennette Maclagan Humber Sceptre Kim McConchie Alfa GT

Chantelle McConchie Alfa GTV Hans & Ida Probst Mitsubishi GTO Ian & Fran Cartwright Triumph TR3 Peter & Carolyn Spasojevic Mercedes

Jim Grice 750 bike

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MIDMIDMIDMID----WEEK RUNWEEK RUNWEEK RUNWEEK RUN

TUMBARUMBATUMBARUMBATUMBARUMBATUMBARUMBA On this beautiful sunny Autumn morning

Co-ordinator, or should I say Cartographer Malcolm McEachern, (whose navigational skills now rival

Anna, I mean William Bligh) gave the group the directions for the club run. There was no rum rebellion

this time as the route he had chosen to our lunch-time meal at Tumbarumba

looked quite interesting as he had us going via Culcairn and Holbrook

instead of the quick way up the freeway. Culcairn bakery was our first stop for the usual tea, coffee and snack. A few of us braved, or were silly enough to put the rooves down on the sporties but found the air blowing through the hair was cold, however

heaters were cranked up to the maximum to compensate. Three more couples joined us at the bakery. This made a total of 21 cars, 40 odd members, ready for the sprint to Tumba! Back to the bakery though. There were already 10 or 12 locals lined up to buy their goods when our

crew arrived. The staff were overrun but would have been happy with the proceeds RSCA members’ “donated” to their coffers.

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On the run to Holbrook the “Stock for next 5 km” didn’t seem to mean much. This was until we had travelled 2 or 3 km past that sign and seen nothing so speeds began to increase. When we rounded the next curve

we were “attacked” by a herd of cattle. I know that I had to brake hard. Another lesson learned! Other than that, the drive to Holbrook was enjoyable as it was getting warmer. From there the undulating road with its sweeping curves could have

promoted speeding but from what I saw the driving was sublime or even sedate! I must be writing this through rose coloured glasses! So, can you handle the truth? Julie Andrews sang “The hills were alive with the sounds of music.” The music I liked was the bark of a Cleveland 351,

MGB and Porsche V8’s. These coupled with club members’ howling Porsches, Jaguars etc. made the trip “good fun!” The sounds diminished for a while as we got stuck behind a log truck but at the top of the hill our truck driver pulled over to let us lose again.

During the quiet time behind the truck we were able to assess the scenery. This part of the Great Dividing Range at this time of year with the trees changing colours and the rolling grassed hills lends itself to taking pictures. I noticed some members pulling over to do just this.

We arrived just after noon and the members 21 sporties took up most of the

parking in Tumba’s main street. Members were hungry so it was into the Tumbarumba

hotel for our “bushman’s, or bush-woman’s” size lunches. Staff here too

were under pressure to attend to our needs, however over the next

hour they achieved their lunch delivery goals! The specials, Lamb shanks

and cutlets appeared to be the most popular. People began to drift outside for the usual window shopping walk and not long after we chose different routes for our journey back to the big smoke. Once again, a big thankyou to Malcolm and Robyn for the

invigorating run. See you next time! Greg “Chappelli” Chapple. P.S. I hope you washed the cow poo from under the car!

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Members whom attended the Tumbarumba Midweek run were:-

Malcolm & Robyn McEachern Jaguar XKR coupe Phil Harrison MGB roadster

Peter & Carolyn Spasojevic Porsche coupe Karl Richardson & John Adams Jaguar XJ40 saloon Bernie & Susan Campbell Mercedes C180 Allen & Wella Lechmere Toyota 86 coupe

John Allott Porsche 928 coupe John & Eileen Carthew Ford XCGS sedan Graham & Patricia Bone Audi TT coupe Howard Anderson & Mary De Thiery MGB V8 roadster

Noel Ferri & Maria Kable Saab turbo conv’table Raymond & Tina Jones Jaguar XKR convertible Jan Salan Toyota Celica convertible Jim & Cheryl Grice Isuzu Bellette GT

Barry & Marian Fish Peugeot 407c coupe Ian & Fran Cartwright Triumph TR3 roadster Greg & Carol Chapple Porsche Boxster roadster Lesley Frede Mazda MX5

Ian & Gail Tuttle Honda 130 coupe Joe & Wendy Knight Mercedes SLK320 roadster Alan & Lynne Brink Alfa Romeo Spyder

Prior to leaving for the run to Tumbarumba, this shot was taken by one of

the group. Along with the shot, I received the following :-

I know members love the thrill of driving their sports cars but why is parking so hard to do?

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Regional Cancer Centre Regional Cancer Centre Regional Cancer Centre Regional Cancer Centre Morning TeaMorning TeaMorning TeaMorning Tea

Just a few shots of the Morning Tea Fund Raiser for the Albury Wodonga Cancer Centre held at Jim & Julie De Hennins property at

Talgarno. A great attendance for a well arranged Morning Tea and a lovely spot as well overlooking the Weir. It went very well and the weather gods helped also. (Footnote - $4,400 was raised at this event !) Thanks to Jim & Julie for their hospitality

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1993 Triumph Spitfire We are on the move to South Australia and one car must go.

The Spitfire is a 1963 Mk1 model fully restored. All new parts in the engine, gearbox, and drive train. No rust. Replacement floor pans. All new trim, carpets, upholstery etc. New hood, tyres etc.

$10,000 PLUS Stash of spare parts includes spare engine, gear box, unused

reconditioned diff and drive shafts, etc :- $2,000 Call Ian Cartwright on 0427 415 680

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2012 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4litre turbo petrol

7 speed Automatic (dual clutch) Rego to March 2018 (Vic)

$15,000 obo Ph Rob 0419 680 949

Call Martin on 03 5727 6090 for application form and details

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Drive Back in TimeDrive Back in TimeDrive Back in TimeDrive Back in Time BeechworthBeechworthBeechworthBeechworth

This years event was held on a fine autumn day and as usual featured a wide variety of vehicles from veterans to modern rods. I'm not

sure if they had as many entries as usual as the centre of the street wasn't full, but there were lots of cars in the paddock. It was good to see a lot of cars from Leeton and Temora car clubs, which I hadn't seen before.

Those I spotted from the RSCA were: Gordon Nicholls, Phil Harrison, Ian Tuttle, Kerry Bedford, Kim & Chantelle McConchie (in his'n her XU1's), Phil Wilkins, Brett Rochow, Tom Rochow, John Buckley, David Buckley, John Adams, John Harding, Greg & Lyn

Harris, Bruce Doughty, Mail Haddon, Peter & Carolyn Spasojevic. Sorry if

I missed anyone. Gordon Nicholls

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Vic. Rally ChampionshipVic. Rally ChampionshipVic. Rally ChampionshipVic. Rally Championship Mitta MittaMitta MittaMitta MittaMitta Mitta

A note received from David Anderson, says that “Every story must

have a beginning, middle and an end” Looks like this story as well as

having the required beginning, middle and end, also had a major element of luck, as the driver and navigator were not hurt.

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11111111thththth Annual EJ Annual EJ Annual EJ Annual EJ----EHEHEHEH

ACT Show & ShineACT Show & ShineACT Show & ShineACT Show & Shine I took time out on a recent visit to our daughter ‘Eyrn-Jean’s place in Canberra, to look at some cars while the girls shopped. A win/win for all.

It was a beautiful autumn Sunday with about 100 cars present, 60 being

EJ and EH’s. Some were very pleasing to the eye. A big win/win for me.

Tony Duffy

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BARN FIND !!!BARN FIND !!!BARN FIND !!!BARN FIND !!! We all dream of it, we are always on the look out or waiting for that

little snippet of information that just might lead us to something special. While we may hope, usually it is just that - HOPE. Recently, I was involved in a conversation that mentioned there were 2 Lamborghinis in storage with an owner who didn’t have plans for them.

But what model were they - Countach?, Miura?, I just didn’t know. With my passion for all things Lamborghini and having some previous experience with these cars, needless to say, I got involved. I also involved a friend, Mark Jansen, who owns Oldtimers

Australia, a specialist in Sports, Racing and Classic cars, from Brisbane. After some months all is revealed. Behind the storage unit doors were a 1972 S2 Espada and a 1974 S3 Espada, both in very restorable condition. Considering they had been stored for 10 to 15 years, the tyres

were flat, a rats nest was in one of the engine bays, they were covered in dust both under and on top of the covers, but that was all cosmetic, they are, after all, very desirable Lamborghinis and very original. Both cars have been purchased by Oldtimers Australia and have

been trucked to Brisbane. There has been considerable interest world-wide in these cars as this increases the number of know Espadas, and people want to know what is in the future for these 2 cars. Check out the

Oldtimers web site for more details. John Allott

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National Motoring Heritage National Motoring Heritage National Motoring Heritage National Motoring Heritage DayDayDayDay

A great turn up of RSCA vehicles gathered in the parking area of

Gateway Island, before moving as a group into the display area.

Additional members arrived, until we had a total of 43 cars on display, to

celebrate National Motoring Heritage Day. This event was organised by

the Albury Wodonga Antique Car Club as a part of their 50th Anniversary

Celebrations. There were a great number of cars from considerable

distances that joined into the Celebrations

The RSCA had the greatest number of cars by an individual club at

the event so won the prize. Well done to all those who attended. As part

of receiving the glory for the greatest number of cars on display, we also

received the dubious honour of arranging next years event, so please be

prepared to help if the organisers ask.

The trip from the Gateway parking area to the display venue across

the road, proved to be too much for Gricey - his faulty fuel gauge won out

and Gricey stopped on the side of the road to top up the tank.

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The food and coffee vans were busy throughout the day, as well as

the jumping castles for our future members. The food and coffee were a

great addition to the event. I don’t know much about the Jumping Castles

- I wasn’t allowed to try them out! John Allott # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #

TALLANGATTA 50’s FESTIVAL ENTRY FORM

PLEASE REMOVE AND COMPLETE THE ENTRY FORM FOR THIS

EVENT ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE

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FOR SALE Rugby Tourer 1928 4 Cylinder Engine, Good Running order. Very clean car on “Club Permit” so will be sold “unregistered”. Has New Front Tyres and some spare parts. Many parts rebuilt to original. $16,900.00 Chris-0468 771 224

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Auto sedan Always been garaged, comes with the RR model appropriate handbook, rear passenger foot rests, battery box tool kit with some original tools, build details and a partial history of ownership and service history Air conditioning, power steering, electrical adjustable front seats, original 8 track cartridge player and battery isolator.

Matching Engine and Vin No's SRH 11081, 163,000 miles on the clock Porcelain white with black upholstery, red carpets with a grey headliner. The following repairs carried out :- Replacement of water pump, all under bonnet AC and ancillary equip-ment drive belts, complete refurbishment of the exhaust and braking sys-tem, replacement of the electrical gear change loom and miscellaneous hydraulic leak repairs

$35,000 (neg)

Contact William Harrison on 0357 662 164 or 0403 685 733

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Estia Health DisplayEstia Health DisplayEstia Health DisplayEstia Health Display

It was a beautiful day for a car display and 9 RSCA cars attended.

Unfortunately, not many other people attended, and apart from the staff and some of the residents of the facility who came to have a look at the cars and to enjoy the sunshine, it was a time for talking amongst ourselves and relaxing in the sun.

Those Attending

John Allott Porsche 928 Terri Meredith Ford XB Adrian Meredith Ford XB

Coupe Allen Lechmere Toyota 86 Eric Frampton Datsun 280ZX

Harry Greenhalgh Mercury Comet Robert Thomson XW Fairmont Rebecca Thomson XM Falcon

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RSCA REGALIA NAME BADGES PIN TYPE $5.50 MAGNETIC - NEW (PROTECTS CLOTHING) $8.50 WHITE POLO SHIRTS WITH CLUB LOGO $32 BASEBALL CAPS $17.50 BUCKET HAT XL/L & L/M ELEGANT AND VERSATILE $15

VEHICLE ID CARD (laminated) $2 LAPEL/CAP BADGES 20MM RSCA LOGO $6

25TH ANNIVERSARY METAL CAR BADGES $30 65 MM. RSCA LOGO - IMPRESSIVE CLOTH PATCHES 110MM RSCA LOGO $5 (FOR JACKETS, HATS, ETC.

RSCA STICKERS FOR INSIDE OF GLASS $2.50

RSCA STUBBIE HOLDERS $8.50

Contact Warwick Jones on 0260 212 377 (b/h) or 0260 214 195 (a/h) if you wish to purchases any Items.

Warwick Jones (Purveyor of Regalia) needs to clear the remaining stock of RSCA badged Chambray shirts. Only Small and Medium sizes are available and will be sacrificed. They will be sold at the extremely attractive price of 2 for $20. (but you must buy 2). Call Warwick on 0260 214 195 but be quick!

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When a Toyota 86 hit the wall at Forests Elbow during the Easter 6 hour race, I received this shot to prove that “Chappelli does get down and dirty scrutineering at the Bathurst !”

I believe that Harry

Greenhalgh is trying to find more room in his garage after a recent purchase.

Welcome to New Members:

Don & Patricia Coysch 2001 Saab 93 Anthony Saltalamacchia & Angela Hunter

2017 Abarth 124 Spider David & Kate Mills 1976 Holden Monaro GTS

A recent Committee turned into a new-car inspection, when Malcolm and Robyn McEachern unveiled the new

family member that has taken up abode in their garage.

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