Western Veteran and Vintage Motor Club, Ltd.

Newsletter June 2009 Recent Photos 2 WesrRun 2009 11 Directors and Officers 3 Vintage Advertisment 12 Club News 4 Membership Director 13 Museums Abroad 5 2009 Membership 14 Museums Abroad 6 2009 Membership 15 Services/Snippets 7 2009 Membership 16 For Sale/Services 8 Editorial 17 Events Diary 9 Triumph Herald 18 Events Report 10 Triumph Herald 19

The Triumph Herald celebrates its 50th Birthday this year. See Page 18-19

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Recent Photos

Nell Giblin tries out the only Minerva Model DD(1909) known to exist whilst on the West

Cork Run in May.

Members Enjoying the sunshine at Shrule Show Casthe Hackett, Tuam.

Lovely Commercials on display at Eyrecourt vintage Show 21st June

Heritage Run May 10th

Members Enjoying the usual Pre-Run Natter

Chairman: Frank Mullan Tel. 091-523012, 086-2327678

Secretary: John Keane Tel. 091- 790963, 087-2411091

Finance Director: Ray O’Donoghue Tel. 091-794241, 087-2798122

Membership Director: Michael Spellman Tel. 091-798017, 086 -8210679

Events Director: Tom Spellman Tel. 091-798083, 085-1542099

Technical Director: David Fennell Tel. 091-757208, 087-2273747

Communications Director : Ian Doherty Tel. 091 849789, 086-8295332

Hon. Members: Jimmy Francis and Phil Denson

Hon. President: Pat Conacur

Western Veteran and Vintage Motor Club, Ltd.

Newsletter, June 2009

WVVMC newsletter is published quarterly. Letters, trip reports, articles, cars for sale or parts wanted, interesting articles, advertisements etc. for the Club’s Newsletter, can be sent to: Ian Doherty, Tara, Kilskeagh, Athenry or e-mailed to: wvvmc.newsletter@gmail.com See also our website: www.wvvmc.com

W.V.V.M.C. Limited, Registered Office: c/o Mark Hanley & Co. Accountants;. Devon House, The Crescent, Galway. Reg. No.: 132186

Directors and Officers for 2009:

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Committee Members Tom Fahy, Bill Fennell, Padraic Giblin, Tom Kavanagh,

Sergio Magnetti, Joe O’Neill, Ray Spellman

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Club News

Night Classes

Grille Badges The club has ordered a quantity of WVVMC Grille badges which will be available for members to buy (at cost), hopefully in time for the West Run. They will be Blue and White on a Silver background. We don’t have an exact price yet but it is estimated to be between €7 and €10. If you require one please contact a committee member over the next few weeks. They will be on a first come, first served basis.

Last autumn the we organised night classes in Car Maintenance at GMIT but the timing did not allow for it to be featured in the newsletter, hence people missed out. This year we have organised another Car Maintenance Course which will start in September and run one night per week for 10 weeks. The course tutors will customise the course to suit the requirements of the club members attending and will be geared towards classic cars rather than modern ones. The fee will depend on the number attending but it is estimated to be in the region of €200. If you are interested please contact Tom Fahy on 091 524807 In addition, we have organised a course in Bodywork Restoration at GMIT which will run in January. This will also be one evening per week for 10 weeks. Please contact David Fennell (087) 2273747 or 091 757208 for more details. Participant numbers are extremely limited and will be on a first come first served basis.

Last year we had some very nice shirts, Jumpers and waterproof jackets with the WVVMC logo embroidered on them for sale. Due to differing sizes we can only have these made to order and an order can only be placed if there is sufficient quantities required by members. If you are interested, please contact Larry Murphy on 091 794639

WVVMC Garments

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Car Museums Abroad By Michael Spellman

Porsche Museum, Stuttgart, Germany

In the last newsletter I recounted the visit I had with my family to the Mercedes Museum. Stuttgart itself is a great city to visit, in that Porsche are headquartered there as well. In February last, a new Porsche Museum opened and we were able to get to visit it in the same weekend. Porsche’s history is more condensed when compared to Mercedes as they stuck to the manufacture of sports cars and only from 1949 onwards. But Dr. Ferdinand Porsche had been involved in car development since the early 1900s. He had in turn worked for Mercedes, Austro Daimler and Auto Union (the forerunner to Audi) and designed the Volkswagen Beetle during the 1930’s. The first part covers his involvement in these companies and it includes a 1940’s Volkswagen.

The next part covers the first cars that carried the Porsche name. This showed the 356 model and all it’s derivatives – roadsters and speeders, including the 550 spyder like the one film actor James Dean had. Porsche started with the designs of the Volkswagen and the first Porsche was very much a slick sporty body on a Beetle chassis. The engine followed the design set for the Beetle. As the car

evolved, the engine was made more powerful and reliable. The 3rd section showed the company’s involvement in motorsport. This included cars that took part in Le Mans from the sixties onwards, and rally cars that took part in the most famous rallies around the world – East African, Targa Florino etc. The final section showed the evolution of the 911 and the present range of cars. The 911 itself was launched in 1964 and though it was developed continuously since that time until 1993, the bodyshell did not change (except for it to be stretched in 1967 to allow it to be less tail

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except for it to be stretched in 1967 to allow it to be less tail happy. In that time the engine capacity had increased from a basic 2 litre (6 cylinder) up to 3.2 litres. Versions of the 911 introduced from 1993 onwards did contain some amount of body work change and the 911 is still being produced today though it has changed a bit since the original. Aircooled engines were available until 1996 when it was replaced with a water cooled engine, though it remains in the same place – in the back. Getting to Stuttgart; We flew with Ryanair, from Dublin the Karlshrue Baden airport. This is sixty miles from Stuttgart and we hired a car for this part of the journey. Depending on how many are in your party, you could either hire a mini bus or limo service. You can also use the train network from Karlshrue town to Stuttgart.

CTEK Multi XS 3600 Battery Charger/Saver

Available to WVVMC members at a special price of €65. (Normally retails at €95 from the Irish supplier) Note: The club must purchase a minimum quantity of 5 in order to get them at this price. For more information, contact David Fennell on 091 757208 or 0872273747

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Graney Upholstery, Killaneena. Co Clare (8miles from Gort) Complete upholstery service (including car seats). Contact Martin Flaherty 061-925143

We recently received the following note from Elaine Miller of Rustaway. RustAway.ie Rustaway is a newly established company in Killaloe, Co.Clare, who specialise in rust prevention and protection products. We are the sole distributors for Rustbuster products in Ireland, such as Epoxy Mastic Chassis Paint suitable for long lasting protection of chassis’s and exposed areas, as well as various kits for resealing and protecting fuel tanks. We stock a range of Dinitrol products including cavity wax, underbody wax and rust converters. We also hold a range of health and safety equipment to help keep your classic car on the road. If you have any requests or queries about our products, please contact us by sending an email to info@rustaway.ie, by calling us on (085)1408957 or please visit our online shop www.rustaway.ie

Rustaway

1950’s Car Radio (including transformer) Complete but may need a small amount of work to get it working. Phone Gabriel 093 24113(work hours) Re-advertised due to incorrect phone number in previous edition.

Free To Good Home

In our last edition we reported that significant savings can be made by shopping around for your classic insurance. The following companies are reported to be the most competitive; Campbell Autoline : 048 70344321 www.cccinsurance.com AXA Galway (concours policy) 091 568101 Carole Nash Insurance 1800 818760

Classic Insurance

Upholstery Service

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Restoration Service A car restoration service has recently been started by John Daly based just outside Carrick on Shannon Co.Leitrim. It differs from other businesses in that he will get the car shells dipped into an acid based chemical to remove paint, under-seal and rust. The shell is then dipped into a tank which applies a zinc (anti rust) coating then an e-coat. The advantages of this are: • Rust is removed from inside box sections and in-accessible areas. • 100% of rust is removed. • The steel retains its original strength • The Shell is Zinc coated

John will also do small restoration jobs and touch ups. Contact Details: John Daly, Moheraven, Auahamore, Carrick on Shannon Co. Leitrim. Phone (085) 766 2398

Disclaimer: WVVMC Ltd accepts no responsibility for the quality of goods or services offered via this newsletter, details of which are

accepted in good faith for the benefit of our members.

For Sale 1957 Austin A35 Great Condition. Spare Engine & Gearbox. Lots of New parts. Have all receipts Reason for selling, I am too big to get inside it. Contact Henry Byrne 087 7439690 STOCK PHOTO

For sale 1981 Mercedes 230E Auto

76,000 miles, Green Excellent condition, Irish Reg

€6,900 ONO Phone: (091) 529349

For Sale 1984 VW Golf Cabrio 1.6 GL

Automatic, Red with beige roof, Very good condition,

130,000 miles phone (086) 2407553

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July 5th Irish Classic and Vintage Car Show. Terenure College Dublin Details 086 3825577

July 12th Clare Classic & Vintage Club Summer Run Details, Aisling Mc Carthy 087 2811290

July 18th Lakeland Vintage Club Annual Car Run Details, Edre Mills 087 6649069

July 19th West Cork Vintage Club Vintage Display Clonakilty Details, David Ryan, 023 33185

July 24th-26th WVVMC WestRun to Clifden, Details, See Page 11

July 26th Mountbellew Vintage Club. 10th Annual Show. Details 087 2962083

July 27th (Monday) Chernobyl Children Drive See Page 16

August 2nd-3rd Stradbally Steam Rally Details 086 3890184

August 9th Carlow Vintage & Classic Motor Club. Vintage Motor Show, Tullow, Co Carlow Details 087 67212972 August 30th Monivea Fair, Monivea Village Green September 6th All American Car Truck and Bike Show Kilbeggan Details 087 2388400 September 27th Clare Classic and Vintage Club, Anthony Barry Memorial Run Details Aisling Mc Carthy 087 2811290

EVENTS DIARY

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Event Report. Cultural & Heritage Run Text by Frank Mullan

On Sunday 10th May in brilliant sunshine 42 members set off from Oranmore Community Centre for Bunratty Folk Park in 24 classic cars. In the best traditions of these things, the afternoon

at Bunratty kicked off with an excellent four course lunch. After lunch, some of us

undertook a guided tour of Bunratty Castle, while others just toured the various houses and farms in the Folk Park and sampled the delights of the 19th century village pub. It was a very enjoyable day, the weather was fantastic and the food and service at Bunratty was second to none.

LATE NEWS TREASURE HUNT By Ian Doherty

Just Prior to this Newsletter going to print we can bring you news of the Charity Car Treasure Hunt which was held on Sunday 28th June. Originally it was to be on 21st June but was postponed as it was felt it would clash with the Eyrecourt Show which was being attended by many members. As the details would not appear in the Newsletter, Sergio Magnetti took it upon himself to send out 160 flyers to members to advertise the charity event. The Route and clues had been designed by John Folan and 100 copies printed, although about 30 cars were expected in reality. Out of the 160 members who received flyers a grand total of 5 (yes Five) cars entered for the event. Enough said!

In the last edition we featured an article on a Kerry Tourer restoration project by Phil Denson. Phil contacted me recently to say that he is still waiting on parts and other people so not much progress since. He expects that it will be ready and here for next years WestRun (2010)

RESTORATION UPDATE

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UPCOMING EVENTS -WESTRUN 2009 Galway to Clifden, July 24th/25th/26th

This years WestRun 2009 which is kindly sponsored by Corrib Oil our new sponsors will take place on July 24th, 25th and 26th. The event will overnight on the Saturday in Clifden where a number of events are being arranged by a very energetic local community. This year’s quiz will be in the form of a walking treasure hunt in Clifden and ample and secure car parking will be provided in the town. The weekend begins on Friday with a static display of the cars and registration at the Spanish Arch in Galway City. All tickets and other relevant information will be given to participants. A pre-rally reception will be held in the Salthill Hotel, starting at 9.00pm, with finger food and music for dancing. The run will leave the Salthill Hotel on the Saturday starting at 10.00am with the following route: Salthill - Barna - Spiddal - Inverin - Costello - Screeb - Killkieran - Carna - Glinsk - Cashel - Roundstone - Ballyconneely - CLIFDEN . Static Display in Clifden from arrival to about 5.30pm. There is no price increase from last year as every effort is being made to keep costs to a minimum - see enclosed entry form for details. Please take time to fill in all relevant parts of this form as it will greatly assist us to have everything in order for the weekend. No tickets will be posted out to participants, instead they can be collected at registration on Friday, either at the static display or between 9.30pm and 10.30pm at the function in the Salthill Hotel. In the case of anybody who cannot attend on Friday, tickets and run packs will be available on the Saturday at the starting point at the Salthill Hotel up to 9.45am. There will be food, entertainment and a Treasure Hunt from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. There will be mass in the local church at 7pm Dinner and prizegiving function in the Station House Hotel at 8.30pm (doors open at 8pm) On Sunday morning there will be a run back to Galway starting at 11am at the Station House Hotel with a stop-off at Oughterard where some more fun and craic has been organised . An entry form is enclosed with this newsletter and also a list of accommodation in Clifden. Please return the entry form as soon as possible. Please feel free to photocopy the form, or download a copy from our website at www.wvvmc.com/WestRun2009 if more are required.

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From Connacht Tribune 4th October 1952

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2009 SUBSCRIBED MEMBERS ADDRESS NAME No. PHONE

W.V.V.M.C. MEMBERSHIP by Michael Spellman

Membership Update Members who joined in the last couple of years have provided to the club mobile numbers and email addresses (if they had either). In the future this will allow for better communication from the club i.e. change in events or venue etc. If you joined more that two years ago and you have a mobile number or email address, please text or email them to me. If you have any queries etc. about your membership, the methods of payment of subscription or you require a membership form for a friend, please contact me by mobile on 086 821 0679 or email mpgspell@iol.ie Michael Spellman Membership Director

86 Allen Nickey 36 Dun an Oir Caheronaun Loughrea Co.Galway 086 8603101 145 Barry Bill 56 Windfield Gardens Clybaun Rd Galway 091 528891 83 Blake Gabriel Feigh West Tuam Co.Galway 093 49466 291 Blake John Feigh West Tuam Co.Galway 093 49466 314 Blake Michael 55 Gleann na Coille Barna Rd Galway 091 591437 61 Brett Tom Gortard Clarinbridge Co.Galway 091 794817 306 Briggs Ray Aisling Teach Mor Inverin Co.Galway 091 593874 22 Brophy Brian The Lodge Barna Co.Galway 112 Burke Tom Knockdoe Claregalway Co.Galway 175 Burke Frank Louth Lodge Dunmore Co.Galway 093 38290 229 Burke Maurice ClareTuam Tuam Co.Galway 086-2490552 248 Byrne Henry The Quay Ballina Co.Mayo 096 76821 110 Canney Jarlath The Square Tuam Co.Galway 093 24141 167 Casey Sean & Patricia Ard Aobhoinn Athenry Co Galway 190 Clancy John Logatemple Claremorris Co.Mayo 092 41041 315 Clinton Bobby Ardoon, 26B Grangemore Rahoon Galway 091 521298 300 Coen PJ Clarenbridge Co.Galway 091 796465 97 Coffey Gerard Main Street kilkelly Co.Mayo 094 67010 53 Conacur Pat 9 Carrowmeanish Oranmore Co.Galway 091 794975 293 Conlon Fergus 17 Leitir Burca Ballymonneen Rd Galway 091 573003 239 Conneely Joe Kilkerrin Ballinasloe Co.Galway 09496-59733 98 Connolly Edward Moyne Headford Co.Galway 180 Connolly Michael Newtown Ballyvaughan Co.Clare 065 7077223 57 Conroy Padraig Cluggan Maam Co.Galway 092 48284 341 Conroy Ciaran Saile Laoi Rosmuc Co.Galway 087 9077759

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No. NAME ADDRESS PHONE 148 Cooney Austin 50 St Josephs Terrace Clarecastle Co.Clare 065 6824804 105 Courtenay John Copes Mountain Colga P.O Co.Sligo 071 9141396 159 Coyle Stephen 6 The Hazels, Oakleigh Wood, Tulla Rd Ennis Co.Clare 065 6822712 3 Coyne Ann Francis Na Sceatha Menlo Galway 091 761960 34 Coyne Martin John Glangimla Leenane Co.Galway 087 4101323

109 Craughwell Christy 4 Fuschia Drive Renmore Galway 318 Cunnane Joseph Killeen, Knock Co.Mayo 094 9388285 5 Daly Michael "Kendale" Newtown Castletroy Limerick 061 337580 46 Darcy Martin 29 Beach Court Salthill Galway 091 582748 50 Darcy Gavin 29 Lurgan Park Renmore Galway 087 2381244 2 Denson Douglas Phil The Green Hapton Rd Padingham Burnley UK 1282 774768

284 Dixon Charles S The Studio Burkes Lane Upper Dominick St Galway 087 2483584 258 Doherty Ian Tara, Kilskeagh, Athenry, Co.Galway 091 849789 44 Doody Brian Ratleague Moyveela Oranmore Co.Galway 091 790428 24 Dooley John Ballybeg Corrandulla Co.Galway 091 791970 13 Downes John Carnane Dark Rd kilcolgan Co.Galway 091 796722

345 Duane Tony Oldthort Portumna Co.Galway 0909 741233 188 Duffy Christopher Pinewood Derrydonnell Nth Oranmore Co.Galway 091 795813 250 Duignan Tony 11 Castlelawn Heights Galway 086 3160983 6 Fahy Gerry 11 The Parklands Clarinbridge Co.Galway 091 777038 32 Fahy Patrick Bushfield Oranmore Co.Galway 091 794231 58 Fahy Tom Rathgeal Carragh Grove knocknacarra Galway 091 524807 73 Fahy John Lakeview Claregalway Co.Galway 091 799098 82 Farragher James C Galway Road Tuam Co.Galway 093 24586

237 Farrell Philip Rockfield Cross Athenry Co.Galway 091 844189 51 Fennell David 12 Ardaun Oranmore Co.Galway 087 2273747 75 Fennell William 12 Ardaun Oranmore Co.Galway 091 757208

342 Finn Pearl 12 Dalysfort Road Salthill Galway 091 861740 144 Fitzmaurice Tom Convent Road, Roscommon Co.Roscommon 086 8282254 289 Flaherty Malachy Gurrane kiltulla Oranmore Co.Galway 087 2728055 40 Fleming J.J Upper Taylors Hill Galway 091 755451

107 Flynn John R The Old Rectory Ahascragh Ballinasloe Co.Galway 135 Flynn Noel Ashbrook 1 Aughnacurra Dangan Lr Galway 091 581975 80 Folan John Dooyeher Carna Co.Galway 087 2680616

348 Foley Barry 128 Ros Ard Cappagh Rd Barna Co.Galway 086 1916693 1 Francis Jimmy St Vincents Ave Woodquay Galway 091 561943

139 Gannon Paul Cloonluane Renvyle Co.Galway 095 43905 310 Gannon Austin Garrymore Cloghans Hill Tuam Co.Galway 094 9364972 311 Gannon Alan Beagh Kilconly Tuam Co.Galway 093 47921 253 Garland, Gerry Kilcahill Claregalway Co.Galway 091 791740 41 Giblin Padraig Glenbrack Rd Gort Co.Galway 091 631306

122 Gilligan Michael Monument Park Cartoonrue Tuam Co.galway 093 25992 123 Hanna Herbert Willowmere Ballynerrin Rd, Ballynerrin Lr Co.Wicklow 0404 61123 332 Heinecke Skip Riada Ridge House, Ridge Hill Rd, Birr, Co.Offaly 057 9125617 266 Hendrick Philip Kilbranish Miltown Rd Tuam Co.Galway 093 27940 48 Hickey Edmond J Owenriff Cottage Oughterard Co.Galway 091 552000

187 Higgins Patrick J Sylane Tuam Co.Galway 093 55452 327 Higgins Richard Stonepark Caherlistrane Co.Galway 093 55311 132 Hogan Michael Eyrecourt Ballinasloe Co.Galway 0905 75184 133 Horan Michael Ashbrook Hse Glantaun, Creagh, Ballinasloe Co.Galway 0905 44109 209 Howley Patrick Limepark Ardrahan Co.Galway 091 635191

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ADDRESS PHONE NAME No. 19 Hynes Monica Lissinard Tynagh Loughrea Co.Galway 0509 45127

344 Kane Michael Loughglass Creggs Co.Galway 087 8289779 47 Kavanagh Des Roncalli Mincloon Clycaun Rd Co.Galway 091 522368

298 Kavanagh Thomas Knockauncurragh Bearna Co.Galway 091 591388 247 Kavanagh David & Elaine Mincloon Rahoon Galway 091 529571 343 Keane Denis Letterdyfe Roundstone Co.Galway 095 35765 241 Keane John Carnmore Oranmore Co Galway 087-2411091 150 Keaney Diarmuid Maunsells Park, Galway 086 8137058 36 Kelly T.J Meadow Hill Carrowbaun East Peterswell Co.Galway 091 635092

307 Kelly Paddy Caherdevane Craughwell Co.Galway 091 846696 101 Kennedy Patrick G 11 An Togher Court An Togher Rd Roscommon 0903 30296 18 Kenny John Meadow Lodge Via Banagher Co.Galway 0509 51431 91 Kilbane Tomas 10 Greenfields Rd Newcastle Galway 091 528413

222 Laffey John Forremyle west Barna Co.Galway 087 2638732 158 Lawford Hayden K 23 Dalysfort Rd Salthill Galway 091 523942 85 Livingstone Paul Kilnaboy Corofin Ennis Co.Clare 065 6837091 14 Magnetti Sergio Aille, Barna, Co.Galway 091 592256

292 Malone John Snr Killadulisk killimor Ballinasloe Co.Galway 0909 676210 115 Maughan Francis Ballymoe Castlerea Co.Roscommon 0907 55260 334 Maye John Glencorrib Shrule Co.Mayo 087 6370471 59 McBride Ronald John 26 Oakley Crescent Highfield Park 091 527166 81 McDonagh James 145 Castle Park Ballybane Galway 091 755482 93 McDonnell Pat 67 Renmore Road Galway 091 753984

174 McGagh Tony Bawnmore Claregalway Co.Galway 091 799238 64 McGinley John Briarhill Castlegar Go.Galway 091 757804 77 McGreevy Sean Sancta Anna Coast Rd Oranmore Co.Galway 091 794916 78 McGreevy Anne-Marie Sancta Anna Coast Rd Oranmore Co.Galway 091 794916 21 McHugh-Jewell Anthony Creganna Beag Oranmore Co.Galway 091 792138

100 McNabb Frank Slieveaun Clarenbridge Co.Galway 091 796773 72 Mitchell James Rathville kiltulla Athenry Co.Galway 091 848106

106 Moroney Pat & Marie Smithstown Rd Newmarket on Fergus Co Clare 061 364736 261 Moynihan Ciaran 3 Carmody Way Fairgreen Portlaoise Co.Laois 087 2740641 74 Mullan Frank 25 Carragh Hill Knocknacarra Galway 091 523012

317 Mullan Kevin 1 Cloch Ard, Bothar Stiofan, knocknacarra, Galway 091 510398 55 Mullins Pat & Anne No 1 Rockhill Ave Salthill Galway 091 525289 31 Murphy Larry 18 Beech Grove, Oranmore Co.Galway 091 794639

136 Murphy Dermot Galway Rd Tuam Co.Galway 093 25366 257 Murphy Peter Doon West Roscahill Co.Galway 087 6376576 336 Murphy Jimmy 111 Bohermore Galway 091 561834 304 Nash Paul Kiltrogue Claregalway Co.Galway 091 799105 339 Nee Malachy Mannin Ballyconeeley Co.Galway 095 23645 235 Nelly John Castletaylor Ardrahan Co.Galway 091-635378 193 Nestor Chris Munnia New Quay Co.Clare 065 7078240 199 Neville Pat San Marino Taylors Hill Galway 086 2583826 182 Nevin Mary Bridge Park Kylebrack Loughrea Co.Galway 7 Neylon Jude Main Street Corofin Co.Clare 065 6837683 90 Noone Terry Athlone Rd Ballinasloe Co.Galway 0905 42724

211 O'Brien Frank 9 Beech Court Salthill Galway 091 583316 242 O'Conghaile Mary Francis Carraig Ban Ballinfoyle Galway 091-755777 71 O'Connell Noel The White House Convent Rd Claremorris Co.Mayo 094 62117

111 O'Connor D.P 16 Yale Ardilea Roebuck Dublin 14 338 O'Connor Michael Curraghmore Athenry Co.Galway 091 848274 79 O'Donoghue Ray Dublin Rd Oranmore Co.Galway 091 794241

340 O'Flaherty Morgan 11 Sliabh Rioga Letteragh Rd Galway 086 8070605

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ADDRESS NAME No.

If your details have changed or are incorrect please let us know.

340 O'Flaherty Morgan 11 Sliabh Rioga Letteragh Rd Galway 086 8070605 56 O'Mahony Patrick Skehana Peterswell Co.Galway 091 635397 321 O'Mahony Hank Baile Eamonn Án Spideal Co.Galway 091 553548 325 O'Malley Nickey Ballynageena Oranmore Co.Galway 52 O'Neill Joe Glenamaddy Co.Galway 0907 59022 271 O'Reilly Franny 6 The Oaks Ballygaddy Rd Tuam Co.Galway 093 27909 346 O'Shaughnessy Jason Ross Demense Rosscahill Co.Galway 087 79236220 124 Parsons Helen Bawnard Gardenfield Tuam Co.Galway 093 24762 202 Parsons Frank Kilcloghans Tuam Co.Galway 093 24762 197 Pryce Patrick Carraig Ban House Kingstown Clifden Co.Galway 095 22719 28 Punch Dave 8 Roselyn Gardens, Renmore Galway 091 753555 88 Quinlan Pat Bawnard Gardenfield Tuam Co.Galway 62 Reilly Joseph 11 Mount Pleasant Loughrea Co.Galway 091 841764 200 Rendell Stewart Ballina Rd Belmullet Co.Mayo 097 82073 42 Ryan Ray 6 Caheroyn Drive Athenry Co.Galway 086 8187755 347 Schmidt Torsten 6 Augustine House Lough Atalia Rd Galway 087 2717907 89 Sexton Chris Miltown Malbay Co.Clare 065 7084283 259 Simon Neil 9 Tara Grove Wellpark Galway 087 9740387 16 Spellman Michael Fuschia Lodge, Clogher, Claregalway, Co.Galway 091 798017 166 Spellman Ray Oranbeg Oranmore Co.Galway 086 2407553 177 Spellman Thomas Cahergowan Claregalway Co.Galway 091 798083 67 Stevens John Ballybanagher Cummer Tuam Co.Galway 086 8473040 206 Stronge Gerry Main Street Ballinasloe Co.Galway 090 9645455 26 Sullivan Dr Eamonn J Cornamona Co.Galway 094 9548005 17 Sweeney Michael 66 Beachpark Drive Foxrock Dublin 18 01 2895392 60 Tierney James Mulpit Athenry Co.Galway 091 844425 43 Tynan Tony 31 Maunsells Park Taylors Hill Galway 093 47842 252 Wade Gerry Esker Taughmaconnell Ballinasloe Co.Galway 086-2370348 260 Wallace Brendan 34 White Oaks Knocknacarra Galway 086 2612255 96 Walsh John Mayfield Circular Rd Galway 091 521 296 204 Walsh Clem Lissalondoon Craughwell Co.Galway 087 2756699 94 Watters Jon 15 Abbey Trinity Court Tuam Co.Galway 093 24316 142 Webb Michael Somerset Cloonbeg Claremount Oughterard Co.Galway 091 552973 160 Whelehan Kevin Ardaun Oranmore Co.Galway 091 773772 4 Wijnekus Ernst Tonroe Clarinbridge Co.Galway 091 794889

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For Sale 1965 Daimler 250 V8, Auto Maroon Excellent Condition Part Exchange/Swap Considered Phone 093 27940 (after 6pm)

The club has been asked to bring a group of Chernobyl Children for a drive on July 27th which is a Monday. About 15 cars will be required. If you are available and can help please contact Frank Mulllan.

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From the editor.. Dear Members, As I type this I am touching a piece of wood, hoping that the weather we have been having will continue. Since the last edition we have had quite a few good runs; the Meals After Wheels Run to Coole Park and Paddy Burkes in Clarinbridge, the Heritage Run to Bunratty and a disappointingly attended Charity Treasure Hunt. Members have also been out and about supporting other clubs and shows. Some members attended the West Cork Summer Run in mid May and this, by all accounts was an excellent weekend. Closer to home, many attended the Shrule Vintage Show, held at Castlehacket near Tuam. Considering it was their first show, it can only be described as having been excellent, with the beautiful weather a contributing factor. The following Sunday, many went to Eyrecourt, another big show with many fine exhibits. You may notice that this month I have omitted the crossword puzzle. This is due to my supply of suitable clues drying up. If anyone can help by submitting some it would be great as I believe (well, hope) that the crosswords are enjoyed. I am also looking for items to print such as vintage motoring newspaper cuttings, ads and maybe old photographs, particularly local street scenes or old photos of the cars of the day. I am conscious that since the newsletter is only published every quarter, some events are not advertised in the Events Diary. A good example of this is the Castlehacket show. There was no mention of this last march when we produced the newsletter so many members did not know it was taking place. Obviously the club cannot send flyers out for every non-WVVMC event that’s going on around the country. We could of course put information on the website, or use email but not everyone has web access. However, Most People at this stage have a mobile phone and can read an incoming text (even if they can’t send them). So the club is hoping to generate a database of members mobile numbers. Members, when they joined supplied the club with their landline number but not their mobile. The idea is that when we have everybody, we can set up to send a text from the web which will reach everyone’s phone. It is NOT intended to take the place of the newsletter but just to supplement it by giving up to the minute information such as an impromptu run or a change of time date or venue to a previously advertised run. Your mobile number will not be published in the Newsletter nor will it be disclosed to any other parties. We are asking all members to text their name to Michael Spellman 086-8210679 and he will then have your number. If you prefer not to send text you can of course give him a call!! Many thanks to everyone who submitted items for this newsletter, Ian

1970 Triumph Herald 13/60 Text by Ian Doherty

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In 1959 (50 years ago) Triumph launched the Herald which was to replace the Standard 8 and 10. It was however somewhat overshadowed by the mould breaking Mini and Fords all-new Anglia, released that same year. The Herald used the Standard 948cc OHV engine and the body was built onto a separate chassis, unusual for that time. From a production point of view this

was a positive move as it made it easier for Triumph to offer a range of body styles. The main tub was bolted to the chassis and every

panel could be unbolted and removed. Within two years of release the car was available as a Saloon, a coupe, a convertible, an estate and a courier van. In addition, the Herald became a base for many other cars, the Spitfire, GT6, the 6 Cylinder Vitesse and indeed many Kit cars. Another upside of the separate chassis construction was the huge bonnet which does a wide-mouth frog impersonation giving brilliant access to the engine, electrics and suspension. Even the gearbox is quite accessible via removable panels in the floor. In 1961 following a Leyland takeover of Triumph a 1147cc engine was offered alongside the original 948cc. This engine produced 48bhp which was a considerable improvement on the 34.5bhp of the original. These larger engined Heralds received a wood veneer dash and the previously optional white rubber bumpers. In 1963 the 12/50 model arrived which featured a slightly tweaked version of the 1147cc engine, now producing 51bhp and having front disc brakes. This new number designation, 12/50 meaning 12 for 1200cc and 50 being the bhp (give or take!) The 13/60 arrived in 1967. Fitted with a 1296cc unit and producing a heady 61bhp the 13/60 was instantly recognisable thanks to a different headlamp treatment, a slant-eyed bonnet similar to the vitesse and a new horizontal grille. Inside, passengers sat on more comfortable seats while they gazed at the revised dash layout. The 13/60 was the final development of the Herald although the 12/50 continued along side it until 1970. In early 1971 the 13/60 was finally displaced by the

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Toledo , a cheapened version of the Triumph 1300. While researching this article I dropped in to WVVMC member Larry Murphy for a look at his 1970 13/60 convertible. Originally white, this

car has been extensively restored and looks beautiful in its new yellow colour. The interior, although restored is pretty much authentic with the exception of the aftermarket Mountney steering wheel but in my opinion this enhances the car’s good

looks and gives it a sporty feel. The herald was a good car. In many ways, it was the BMW 3 series of its day, being perceived as more upmarket than your average Viva or Anglia.

We could also see it as doing what was done by BMW years later; offering different body styles, Saloon, coupé and convertible all derived from the same

basic car. Due to its separate chassis and bolted on panels, the Herald was prone to rattles. Panel fit was not a strong point at the Triumph assembly plant. I remember reading somewhere in a buyers guide “...don't worry

too much about panel fit, Triumph didn’t!” Inside, there is room for 4 adults (even in the convertible) and decent luggage space in the

boot. The Triumph Herald will also be remembered for it’s amazing 25 foot turning circle! Much thanks to Larry Murphy for his help with this article.

We thank the following contributors to this issue of the newsletter: Sergio Magnetti, Phil Denson, Michael Spellman, Tom Spellman , Padraig Giblin, Frank Mullan, Ray Spellman and Larry Murphy Photographs: Larry Murphy, Ian Doherty,

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