PO Box 3485 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Website: www.vhrr.com Reg. No. 57/001

NEWSLETTER – September 2006 We meet Bi-Monthly 8 PM at the VHRR Clubrooms 30-32 Lexton Rd Box Hill.Wednesday Lunch Group. Every Wednesday except Christmas Holidays.

COMING EVENTS

3rd October Meridan Motorsort Visit/BBQ*15th October Morwell Hillclimb Entries Attached October 22nd Mount Tarrengower Hillclimb Roger Boehme 0409-434-905 24th October VHRR General Meeting & Auction*November 10th-12th Sandown Historic

Sandra 9744-1807 November 26th Rob Roy Historic & Classic Hillclimb David White 9850-4795December 1st-3rd HSRCA Eastern Creek Tasman Contact HSRCA Direct December 16th VHRR Xmas & Awards Night Llyod 0415-351-164 *CCE = Club Championship Event

CLUB LIBRARY HOURS Wednesdays 11.30-2.00 Club Nights 6.30-7.30 Club Permit Scheme(RED PLATES) Lloyd Shaw. …..0415.351.164 P .O. 828 Glen Waverley 3150

ALL THE ABOVE CLUB ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE WEDNESDAY LUNCH ARE DESIGNATED RED PLATE ACTIVITIES.

VHRR gratefully acknowledge the continuing support of our major sponsors.

NEWSLETTER - August 2016

ABN 97 521 303 894 Incorporated in Victoria Association Number A 0007117 C

Foundation Patron: Sir Jack Brabham AO OBE World Champion 1959, 1960 & 1966PO Box 3485 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Website: www.vhrr.com Reg. No. 57/001

VHRR CLUB ROOMS 30-32 LEXTON RD BOX HILL

We meet Bi-Monthly - on the Fourth Tuesday of the Month 8pm at the VHRR Club rooms 30-32 Lexton Rd Box Hill.

COMING EVENTS

August 6th-7th Winton Festival of Speed - CCE .....................................0412 351 403August 14th VSCC Pre-War Historic Rob Roy Rd 2 Triple Cup ..........0407 825 545August 23rd AGM & MGM .............................................. 03 9877 2317September 4th A Trip to Kyneton (Sunday) ............... Ron Townley ~ 03 5988 4846September 17th-18th Lakeside .........................................................................0419 778 007September 24th Visit to Terry Dowel’s ...............................Lloyd Shaw ~ 0415 351 164 September 25th Rob Roy Come & Try Day...............................................0407 825 545September 24th-25th Wakefield Park Historics .................................................02 9988 4743October 1st-2nd Baskerville ......................................................................0447 315 114October 1st-2nd Vintage Collingrove ........................................................08 8271 5689October 2nd Rob Roy Interclub Round 3 CCE....................................0407 825 545October 16th French Car Festival Williamstown ..................................0418 178 788October 21st-22nd Motorclassica .................................................................03 9321 6760October 25th MGM ...............................................................................03 9877 2317November 4th-6th 25th Annual Historic Sandown .......................................0438 438 093November 20th 25th Historic & Classic Rob Roy Rd 3 Triple Cup ..........0407 825 545December 10th Annual Dinner & Awards Night .......................................0407 825 545

Wednesday Members Lunch - every Wednesday except Christmas Holidays.CLUB LIBRARY HOURS Wednesdays 11.30 - 2.00 Club Nights 6.30 - 7.30Club Permit Scheme Gordon Hellsten ............................................................03 9878 5272(Red Plate) 5 Handel Crt Blackburn Vic. 3130 *CCE = Club Championship EventDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed within this newsletter are not necessarily those of the VHRR Inc. or its Committee and/or its Newsletter Editor. Whilst all care has been taken, neither the club or its officers accept responsibility for the accuracy of information printed and the quality of any items or services advertised or mentioned in this publication. Incorporated association Number A 0007117C. The Editor reserves the right to edit contributions submitted for publication.

The VHRR gratefully acknowledges the support of our major sponsors

Notice Of Annual General MeetingNotice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the VHRR will be held on Tuesday August 23 2016 at 8pm at the clubrooms in Lexton Road, Box Hill. Nominations are called for the Executive positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary and six positions on the General Committee. Please consider putting your name forward.Honorary SecretaryNot to be missed!How would you like to take your Significant Other out for a warm social night in a great setting with good food, good company, plenty of free parking and drinks provided and all for only $60/head?You would? Well here’s your chance - Highlight Saturday 10th December in your calendar. This is the day and date for this year’s Annual VHRR Christmas Dinner and Awards Night.Vale: Peter CohanPeter Cohan passed away recently. Peter and wife Case were early members of the VHRR and owned the following:Ex-Pile MG TC Supercharged Monoposto, the last MG to win a point in the Australian Gold Star, and usually driven by Ian Wells.A Stanguellini Formula junior, the JSR a Ford Mercury Special amongst others.Peter and his wife Case (who sadly predeceased him) were very much a motorsport family with Case racing a Formula Vee for many years..The couple hosted our VHRR Christmas function each year at Calmot, Eltham, a magnificent property, and as membership grew, VHRR needed a larger venue. Members always looked forward to each years function and the hospitality. A private cremation and celebration have been held.Vale: Peter Thomas - passed away peacefully 12/7/2016. The VHRR Committee and members express their sincere condolences to his family.Sorry to hear about Peter, I knew he had been sick for a while so to die in peace was the best. So two Peters this month. They gave a lot to start historic racing. Peter C was never the quickest but he was always there supporting and always would have a joke. He knew historic racing very very well. Peter T: well, what he didn’t know about MG TCs! He even knew the weight of every nut and bolt. His chassis are most rigid

and strongest around. Both helped to bring historic racing in Australia to the level we now enjoy. Yours in motorsport, Greg MarrinerVale: Peter Briese - passed away 5/7/2016 after a long illness. Known especially for his help as Scallywags Socks with Historic Winton. Our sincere condolences to Beverley and family.On a very wet and wintry Friday, what better place to be indoors than that of Loel and Bryan Thomson’s, ‘The Costume Collection’ in Bulleen. Thirty members, wives and friends attended this amazing collection of fashions and clothing over the years. Loel began the tour with her talk of how fashions and the different materials have evolved over hundreds of years, it was a very enlightening talk, one that everyone found most interesting. We then moved into the main part of, what I called a museum, as it was a step back in time trying to take in the marvelous display, it is a real credit to Loel for all the effort that she has put into the collection. It was then Bryan’s turn as we moved down stairs to the collection of classic motor bikes and cars which are set out in a large showroom, a real ‘big boy’s toys shed’. Bryan showed his collection of memorabilia from his racing days, of which there was plenty. A show of appreciation was given by all, and then it was off to the ‘Old England Hotel’ for a Xmas in July lunch, which was very ‘yummy’ indeed. Cheers for now, Simmo.4th September, a trip to Kyneton arriving 10.00 am sharp at the Smith families Auto etc. Museum. Morning tea on arrival, cost, a note to a charity.The top floor dining room at the Albion hotel is booked for 12.30 pm for lunch. It is Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival time.Details & must book with Ron Townley ~ 03 5988 4846 or in the unlikely event the mobile is on 0418 999 576.September 24th - Visit to Terry Dowel’s MuseumSaturday September 24th - 10.30am to 2.30 pm. Terry’s museum is located in the Guys Hill area of Beaconsfield. Terry competes in hillclimbs and sprints, including Geelong. His company regularly sponsors the Victorian Hillclimb Championship and assists the VHRR with product sponsorship at Phillip Island.The museum is not open to the public and our ‘His & Her’ numbers are limited to about 100.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Referred to previously as Terry’s shed was incorrect. Sheds don’t usually have lifts, nor do they have replica 1950’s style cafes with seating for maybe 50 people. The adjoining pre-war grocer’s shop is large and filled with appropriate product memorabilia, and the library even has copies of old Girls Own Annuals, pre and post-war newspapers & a couple of lounge areas. Other upstairs features are time consuming. Items of possible interest for “Her” include Bette Davis’ 1966 Cadillac or Dame Nellie Melba’s 1890 Phantom chariot conveniently parked under a very nice multi point chandelier.Bookings essential:Lloyd Shaw ~ 0415 351 164.There will be a designated area at Winton Long Track in August 2016 for anyone that would like to display their race or road cars that are for sale. If you have a car that you would like to put on display in the Shannon’s Walk Area at Winton Long Track in August 2016 please contact Richard Williams on 0413 247 817.In regards to entry of Winton Long Track in August 2016 please note only the driver of display cars will gain free admission, all passengers will need to pay normal entry fees. Richard Williams ~ Events Vehicle CoordinatorThe 2016 Bay to Birdwood Run for 2016 will be held on Sunday 25 September. This is always a great event and this year will cater for vintage, veteran and early classic vehicles built before 31st December 1959.Save The Date! You are invited to attend this iconic event. Why not make up a group and travel together. And don’t forget Motorfest - two weeks of historic motoring including the Bay to Birdwood Run. Enter before 5th August and save $15Further details or register online or download an Entry Form www.baytobirdwood.com.auFrom a Nascar team that still has time for a bit of humour. Cheers, Thommo:1) Jump Starting Expert.....Stan Wellback2) Air Traffic Controller.....Ulanda U. Lucky3) Lug Nut Specialist.....Tad Tolouse4) Alignment Inspector.....Lou Segusi5) Staff Fact Checker.....Neera Nuff6) Complaint Line Operator.....Xavier Breath7) Curator of Tom’s Car Collection.....Rex Galore8) Auto Finishes Consultant.....Rusty Steele9) Emissions Tester.....Justin Hale VII (1. II, Ill, IV, V, VI may they RIP)10) Head of Buildings & Grounds...... Moe D. LawnOh why not #11 Staff Chaplain Neil Down.

More trivia! Whilst travelling in NZ last January (inc. the Chris Amon museum in Bulls) I came across this Kiwi logic that is good news for all of us more senior members of the VHRR.Thommo.

Spread The Word - The Vintage Sports Car Association of Australia (VSCCA) Car and Bike Festival will be held at Wakefield Park on 17-18 September, and entries will open next week!The special event will commemorate Australia’s very first all-historic race meeting, which was held at Amaroo Park in 1976.The event is open to: Pre-1961 cars including Group J, K, L and Sa Sports and Racing Cars Pre-1961 Period 1, 2 and 3 motorcycles (solos and sidecars) Events will include divisional scratch and handicap races, along with regularity events for non-racers.All drivers and riders of eligible vehicles are encouraged to enter this special event, and spread the word amongst your friends – it’s going to be a very special occasion for the historic racing community.For more information, please contact:Cars - John Medley, 0401 739 594Bikes - Robert Rowe, (02) 4948 1771Kind regards,Wakefield Park Motorsport Good 50 min highlight package of Classic Le Mans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToEvQej2VTMCheers Michael BanChateau Impney Hill Climbhttp://www.velocetoday.com/chateau-impney-unleashed/ Ernie Nagamatsu

Classifiedswww.mossgreen.com.auCollectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia14/08/2016 12:00 PM

The last remaining Buchanan Cobra is for sale, Offers invited.My 1959 Buchanan Cobra on the market and sensible offers from interested enthusiasts at around 25K. are invited.

The Buchanan Cobra was produced as a turnkey sports by Nat Buchanan of Buchanan Motors in 1958/9. The Cobra was designed to take on the Austin Healey Sprite on its release in 1958. The Cobra however according to legend was thirteen pounds dearer, thirteen pounds heavier and thirteen miles per hour slower. Not a recipe for success. This Cobra is assumed to be the last remaining complete and going example of the marque. It is the only Buchanan Cobra with a racing history. The Car was originally Log Booked by David Rose of Sydney prior to 1987 after he discovered the car in a paddock in Queanbeyan.It was being used as a paddock bomb when he found it. He restored the car and log booked it initially in 1987 as an Sa Production Sports car under 1200cc.In my hands since 2005 and has competed in Regularity events at Phillip Island, Sandown and Winton. It has been regularly run at Hillclimbs and sprints.The Cobra has been developed since I acquired it in 2005 and has recently undergone a repaint, an engine rebuild by Ian Tate which included forged pistons, fresh modified crank and numerous updates of its internals and is putting out in the vicinity of 100BHP at the flywheel of its Triumph Herald/Spitfire 1200 motor. It also has a Mk 4 Spitfire synchro 4 speed box and Standard 10 front and rear ends with drum brakes all around.I am arriving at the stage where I can’t do justice to the potential of this great little car. It is reluctantly placed on the market to find a new home.Paul Schilling 0419 917 765 or john.schilling@bigpond.com or for further info.Pics available for every stage of development.

For Sale: The Chickadee Chicken Toyota Celica GT2000 The car is historically log booked as a 1982 Group C Touring Car.Known as the first TV camera car in 1979 (Peter Williamson) and as the Chickadee Celica from 1980 (Graeme Bailey), the car was and still is the most successful under 2 litre Group C touring car in Australian motor sport.Offered for sale with trailer and extensive spares.Beach Thomas: Mobile: 0402 996 728beacht@thomasandcompany.com.au

For Sale Classic 1948 MGTC Square Rigger. Car has competed at Targa Tasmania 2002 2nd in class. MG National Meetings Winning in all events. Speed on Tweed all meetings. Competed in Reg Events at the following Winton, Wakefield, Eastern Creek.Very strongly built car. Car comes with many extras, purpose built car trailer, 2 spare engines, original XPEG engine, and XPAW engine, and many many spares. Price a giveaway at $37KBrian George 0412 682 817

HISTORIC LONG TRACK RACING & CAR SHOWAUGUST 6-7th 2016

HISTORIC LONG TRACK RACING & CAR SHOWAUGUST 6-7th 2016

•F5000 •Groups Sa, Sb, Sc •Formula Ford Fa, Fb, Fc•Group N all capacities•Groups M, O and V•Groups P, Q & R

•Groups J, K, Lb •MG Racing•HQ’s •Groups C & A•Regularity

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