www.adelaideantiqueauto.org.au November 2017 No 380

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The articles and views expressed in this newsletter are not nec-

essarily those of the editor, the committee of the AAAC or the

contributor

OTHER APPOINTMENTS NON COMMITTEE

• Hi Members

• Please sent in stories and photos of your vehicle restoration or interesting hints/tips.

• AS Xmas is only weeks away, please send in your favourite recipe to share with other members

• Cheers Carol

Editor CLUB DIRECTORY

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Verification Officer Arthur Doecke 8261 0356

Alistair Buckley 8370 5560

Assistant Historic Brian Davey 8265 1358 / 0400 826 969

Vehicle Registrar Unit 9/20 Amber Rd, Hope Valley 5098

Alistair Buckley

Ric Ottaway 8431 4054

CCC Rep Brian & Cynthia Davey

Federation Rep Brian Davey

Assistant Federation Rep Arthur Doecke

Newsletter Production John & Robyn Sommers

Swap meet Reports Neil Perrin

Webmaster /name badges Steve Thiselton

President Reg Courteney

83378117

Vice President Shane Conry 82895585

11 Quality Crt Wynn Vale 5127

Secretary Charlie Mifsud 0417 878 857

19 Austral Tce Malvern 5061

Treasurer Russell Hermann

11/387 Halifax St Adelaide 5000

Club Captain Peter Williams 82645494

10 Canara Ave Para Hills 5096

Committee Members Arthur Doecke 8261 0356

15 Patricia St Hillcrest 5086

Membership Sec. & Steve Thiselton 8431 4326

Public Officer 30 Moules Road Magill 5072

Editor Carol – Ann Williams

aaaclubeditor@gmail.com

Historic Vehicle Brian Collins 8381 4484

Registrar 51 Horndale Drive Happy Valley 5159

Basil Rowe 83251907

COVER 1955 FJ HOLDEN

AAA WEBBSITE www.adelaideantiqueauto.org.au Have a look its in colour, if you would prefer an electronic

copy please contact the club Webb Master, Steve Thiselton,

he will add you to his mailing list. Show your friends on their

computer ! They are also welcome to our club.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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Have an idea for a run?

Why not help organize a club run

(it does not take a lot of work) - contact the

Club Committee and help be part of your

Meetings, third Friday of each month

(except December)

November 17th 8.00 pm

Combined Car Club Rooms

Committee Meeting

Monday November 20th 2017

Hot Weather Rule

If the temperature is 35 degrees or above, there will be no organised club run. However, if you wish to participate on any run it

will be voluntary, your choice. This does not apply to the Christmas run. As broadcast on Channel 7 TV news, on the Saturday

evening prior to a run.

for more swap meet info www.bevenyoung.com.au

NO TREASURER NO CLUB Unless a treasurer is appointed the club will have to review its options The role requires someone to collect and receipt monies, pay expenditure and balance bank account statements. The outgoing treasurer will assist by correspondence and the com-mittee will assist If interested please contact Reg Courteney 83378117 Charlie Mifsud 0417 878 857 Russell Hermann joherm1@optusnet.com.au

ATTENTION MEMBERS

IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR 2017-2018 MEMBERSHIP YET -

DO NOT DRIVE YOUR CONDITIONALLY REGISTERED VEHICLE!!!

If you are stopped by the police—you will be fined.

If you have any accident—you will be uninsured

YOUR VEHICLE IS NOT REGISTERED!

BAY TO BIRDWOOD 2017

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General Events Calendar

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NOVEMBER

Sunday 12th November Lions Gumeracha Show & Shine

Gumeracha Sporting Oval

Sunday 19th November Visit and Tour of SA Aircraft Museum

Port Adelaide

Organised by Shane Conry Sunday 26 Rotary club of Regency Park Swap Meet

Car Boot Sale Days Road Regency Park

Sunday 26th All Euro Day

Wigley Reserve Glenelg 8 am to 4 pm

DECEMBER

Sunday 10th Club Memorial Run and Xmas

Lunch Combined Car Club rooms

JANUARY

Combined run with Volvo Car Club

Date to advised next newsletter

Organised by Peter Williams

Sunday 21st Hahndorf & Districts Lions Club Swap Meet

Hahndorf Oval

FEBRUARY

Sunday 11th February All British Day

Entries Close 15th November 2017

Sunday 18th February Rotary Club of Murray Bridge

Swap Meet

Murray Bridge Show Grounds Sunday 18th February All American Day Car Show Tilley Reserve Hancock Road Surrey Downs

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GENERAL EVENTS

CHANGED RUN DETAILS – NOVEMBER RUN

As the venue initially planned has become unavailable an alternative run has been planned. If you plan to attend please respond as per the run advert below immediately to confirm your booking.

Club Run – 19th November – Numbers needed

Visit and Tour of SA Aircraft Museum

The November run is to meet at the CCC Clubrooms at Glandore at 9.30 am for a 10.00 am departure from where we will embark on a trip to the South Australian Aircraft Museum (www.saam.org.au) followed by lunch at a local hotel. We will travel direct to the Museum which is located at 66 Lipson St, Port Adelaide SA 5015. This will mean we arrive at Pt Adelaide in time to split into appropriate tour groups and commence our tours promptly at 11.00am The tour itself costs $8 per adult would take about half to three quarters of an hour, depending on the lev-

el of interest and questions asked, then the visitors are left on their own to explore the various exhibits.

The museum has an original F-111 aircraft amongst its collection of 70+ exhibits.

Departing the museum at 12.30 we have a lunch booking at the Port Anchor Hotel at 15 Church Place, Pt Adelaide. Menu and meal prices at www.portanchorhotel.com.au. This venue has a good quality meal range at reasonable prices. Parking is available opposite / adjacent to the hotel.

Confirmed numbers needed by 8 November as volunteer tour guides need to be arranged and the hotel

needs to reserve our seating. Reply to s.j.conry@bigpond.com or text 0413 737 926 to confirm your

attendance. I will need your name, number attending the tour and number attending for lunch

AAA Car Club Memorial Run

Sunday 10 December 2017

10.00 am meet at the AAAC club rooms for a 10.30 am start for a Mystery Tour

Do not forget to bring a salad to share with the BBQ lunch.

The meat will be supplied. BYO chairs, drinks, crockery, cutlery etc.

Soft drinks can be purchased from the fridge in the club rooms kitchen

INVITATION FROM MURRY MALLEE AUTO CLUB

TO ATTEND AUSTRLIA DAY 26 JANUARY 2018 AT WALKERS FLAT

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Bits and Pieces

CLUB CAR

BADGES

Now Available

$20.00 each

FEDERATION WEBSITE

www.fhmcsa.org.au

Post your thoughts on the Federation or Conditional

Registration, let people know of events of interest,

seek technical help or buy, sell or swap.

Bits and Pieces

For Sale

Models cars, Dinky, Corgi etc

mainly Studebaker models

U.S.A Models quite rare

Pocket watches

Studebaker pocket watches in

working condition 90 to 100 Years old

they all come with a watch holder and

plastic dome to cover them.

Contact Ray Crunkhorn

Call Anytime 0417 876 286

Notice to Advertisers

All Vehicles offered for sale should

quote their registration number or en-

gine number if not registered

Advert will appear for 3 months from first pub-

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Safety to the fore as Swedish car maker

launches new model

Volvo Australia yesterday launched the “safest car it has ever produced” for the Australian market in Adelaide, show casing its latest autonomous technology. The Chinese-owned Swedish car maker shipped in eight of its XCs to mark two years since its involvement with Australia’s first on-road driverless trial.

The trial was conducted on the Southern Expressway in South Australia in November 2015.

The XC60, priced at between $60,000 and $74,000 has more advanced driverless capabilities and safety features than the XC90, which was used in the driverless trial.

Volvo believes the merging of safety features with driverless capability makes the XC60 the safest car on the road.

Volvo has always been confident of its hi-tech safety features, pledging “death-proof” cars by 2020.

As reported in the Advertiser October 2017

The launch event was organised at “The Louise” at Marananga in the Barossa Valley by Volvo’s senior product designer Hans Nilsson

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HOLDEN DREAM CRUISE 15 OCTOBER 2017

HOLDEN DREAM CRUISE ATTRACTS 25,000 FANS

There were cheers, beers and tears as thousands of Holden fans converged on Adelaide to celebrate the end of the local car industry. As a precursor to a private ceremony for factory workers and other Holden employees on Friday 20th October when the last Aussie-made car – a Commodore – rolls off the Elizabeth production line, the car maker held the Holden Dream Cruise on Sunday 15th October 2017 its fans to commemorate the occasion. The public event attracted more than 25,000 people to witness a parade of more than 1200 Holden cars through Adelaide’s northern suburbs that culminated in a massive car show where hundreds more flocked to display their beloved machines and rub shoulders with some of Holden's greatest heroes.

PICTURES BY STEVE MCNICOL

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GENERAL INFORMATION

All British Day Sunday 11 February 2018

at Echunga Recreation Grounds, Echunga Road, Echunga

Historic and Classic British Cars, Motorcycles, Trucks, Tractors, Club Displays and Stationery engines on 2 Ovals.

2018 featured marque is 70 years of the Land Rover.

Spectator entry—by ticket at the gate from 10.30 am to 3 pm

Adults $8.00 6-16 years $4.50 Family Ticket $25.00 (2 Adults and + 2 (or more) children

The All British Day is a single day vehicle event which, over the years, have supported a number of charities and local

community groups. They will be supporting the Guide Dogs SA/NT again in 2018.

Hundreds of vehicles attend, ranging from the earliest to the latest models, all are displayed in their respective club. Members are on hand to discuss their vehicles and displays

Dick Johnson will marshal at the All British Day

REMEMBERING LYN MASON

When Steve convinced me to go to my first ever AAAC car meeting, I had the pleasure to meet Lynne Mason and

Basil Rowe – also James and Kaye Borgas – who’s connection was joining AAAC from the Zephyr club together. I

remember Lynne being a very warm person and someone who would bend over backwards to do anything for

you.

From that very first meeting, Lynne and I discovered we shared the same professional lifestyle and it was good to

be able to have a groan about work with someone that would understand BUT I was quick to learn that Lynne

didn’t groan as much as I did – she just didn’t have that in her.

Another fond memory is Lynne and Basil always being “lucky” in the raffles – with a smile, knowing they had back

themselves with a good purchase of tickets!!!

It was a worry to hear that Lynne was unwell and in hospital, but it was a complete shock to hear that Lynne had

passed away. Lynne’s memory to me will always be of someone who put a smile on my face and happiness. May

you have many more Zephyr car runs without breakdowns and win more raffles Lynne. And the AAA club will

keep an eye on Basil for you.

Lisa Thiselton

Just for a laugh

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General Information Ordinary Car Run 22 October 2017

Stating from the top of Tapley's Hill and travelling through Clarendon then

through Bakers Gully and McLaren Flat, to meet up with others at the Lions Park near McLaren Vale, then retracing back along Kangarilla Road to Wickham's Hill road then along Range Road through – The Range – Montara, to arrive at the top of Willunga Hill, on the “old” road – a very interesting and nice drive – which included several very sharp corners, although rain cancelled the great view over the country to the sea..

From the top we went down the hill to Pages Flat Road and along to the

property of Neville and Josie Rogers. Where we had a BBQ of snags and burgers. Very well

conducted by and thank you to Ian assisted by Judith.

Josie had the urn going as well.

We had our lunch in ONE of the sheds among SOME of the tractors

Inspected the large collection of tractors and various other items that included a rare six cylinder Dort which has an interesting history.

Josie's garden was inspected by some and some plants were brought home.

Neville had arranged for us to check out a collection of mid 50s Holden's

owned by Robin just down road. He had mostly FE's and FC's on display, but he has many more.

Many people chose to return home via the coast road taking in the views

toward the sea and other interesting sights..

All in all a very good day, thoroughly enjoyed by all participating.

Arthur Doecke

Kent & Mark Trestrail 1977 Falcon

Dennis Fordham & Rosie 1993 Mazda

Brian Collins & Barry 2000 Camry

Graeme Agars 2003 Rover

Bob & Bronwyn Lumsden 2005 Falcon

Arthur Doeke 2006 H/Terrcan

Mike & Heather Mundy 2009 H/Tucson

Brian & Cynthia Davey 2012 Ford Territory

Ian & Judith Matthews 2018 H/Tucson

Peter & Carol Williams 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

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Ordinary Car Run 22 October 2017

DORT 1923 FLINT MICHIGAN BUCKBOARD VAUXHALL 1964

General Information

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Internet Sites of Interest

Austin 7 Club of SA www.austin7clubsa.com.au

Bordertown Vehicles Restorers Club www.bvrc.com.au

Chrysler restorers Club www.chrysler-restorers-sa.org.au

Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs of SA www.fhmcsa.org.au

Gawler Car Club www.gawlercarclub.onoz.net

Hillman car Club of SA www.sa.hillman.org.au

Maitland Auto Preservation Society www.maps-yp.org

Military Vehicle Collectors Society of SA www.military-vehicle-museum.org.au

AAAC General Meeting Minutes

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Minutes of the AAAC General Meeting held on the 20th October 2017 at CCC Clubrooms

Meeting opened - 8.00 pm; Present approx. - 36 members; Chaired by Ian Matthews

Visitors – Neville Pauley – 1969 Alfa

Apologies - As per apologies book.

Sick List - Nil

Minutes of previous meeting as printed in the Magazine.

Moved – Phil Franklin. Seconded – Malcolm Goldsworthy. Carried.

Business arising from minutes - Nil.

Correspondence In –

Email from Austin 7 Club of S.A. Hosting Club Run in 2019, contact Austin Club for more details.

Lions Gumeracha Show and Shine 12th Nov 2017.

Letters – Police Credit Union, FHMC August 2017 Minutes and AGM Minutes. Letter from A.J. Gallagher. Greenock Aviation Museum flyer.

Magazines - Rover Drive, Crank Talk, Auto Torque, Con-Rod, Steering Column and Klaxon News.

Correspondence Out – Sympathy Card sent to Basil Rowe and Family on the passing of his partner and fellow Club Member Lynn Mason.

Business arising from the Correspondence - Nil

Membership Report - 93 members plus 2 pending

Editor - Carol-Ann Williams apology. The Editor has a new G Mail Account, it’s in the newsletter.

Historic Vehicle Registrar – Nothing to report. All good.

Club Captain - Peter Williams, apology. Shane Conry has organised a run for November to the Aviation Museum with tour guides and after that lunch at the Port Anchor Hotel. We need to advise numbers for appropriate guides and table reserva-tions, to this affect a flyer was produced at the Oct Meeting for those who wish to attend. Names and numbers are needed, so please if you would like to attend this run next month contact Shane or one of the Committee, the flyer will be at Nov Meeting also.

Federation Report –

Arthur. Doecke gave a detailed report on his Sunday’s Run, 9.30 for a 10.00 am start at top of Taps. .He also reported that there will be sausages and patties supplied (hopefully this time). Tour progressing along.

CCC Report - Nil.

Swap Meets – A number of members attended the Strathalbyn Meet, Barry Scrimshaw was more than a little disappointed. Lockleys Swap Meet had plenty of bikes and parts. The Rotary Club Swap Meet will be held on the 26th Nov at Days Road. Ben-digo Swap Meet is on 18th -19th Nov 2017.

General Business – Malcolm Goldsworthy thanked the Members for their kind support towards Carly and himself. Malcolm will be showing the Wedding DVD at next month’s meeting. We welcomed back Edd Gray from his long holiday, and John Badcock from all that overtime work. Steve McNicol spoke of the Holden Parade he attended on Sunday 15th Oct, he also said he took over 2000 photos, so if anyone would like any copies contact Steve. Steve Thiselton has spoken with Dick Jonhson concerning his marshalling duties again on the All British Day next year.

Meeting Closed 8.31p.m.

General meetings: 8 pm, 3rd Friday (excl. December), Combined Car Clubs Room, Clark Ave., Glandore.

Membership Fees: Nominations $10. Annual $40 (half fee for new applicants after 1st January).

Subscription renewal: Due 1st July, if unpaid, lapses 31st July.

Vehicle Eligibility: All cars, commercials and motorcycles of historic interest or other vehicles as

approved by the committee.

Club Sales: Cloth, Lapel & Car Badges – see Steve Thiselton.

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