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MEMBER’S PRIDEThe story of cars owned and loved by our membersClassic AdelaideMy car was delivered 23 December 1958 to Henlys,London and sold to Henley of Shelmonders in GoudHurst Kent. There is no U.K history. It was importedto Tasmania in 1973 and owned initially by Dr. P FPaesich and then Rodney Bye of Launceston. It wasfinally found almost with “ Rigor Mortis “ under a treein an open paddock by Bryan Wilson then of Piccadillyin 1981. I purchased the rusted out car in 1982.On the day I arranged to pick up the vehicle thankfullyon wheels it was abandoned in the street ,theprevious owner long gone from that address.On seeing the “wreck“ on a trailer Rayeena lookedat me with the look wives give husbands consideredto be totally “bonkers“ and suggested I should take itto the nearest tip. The only part not rusted was thealuminium bonnet.Over the next 3 years John Pagnussat working in ashed behind his home at Glynde stripped the car tobare metal and repaired all surfaces before the rebuild.The rear end and rear mudguards were beyondhelp having been cut up and botched on anumber of occasions. Terry McGrath in Perth had aspare car and I gratefully accepted replacementparts and a new wiring loom. Two rear wings wereordered from D.K.Engineering in Middlesex U.K. andfitted like a surgical glove. John had worked forEnzo Ferrari and was exported to Australia to workaluminium and other metals at the CommonwealthAircraft Factory at Avalon before coming to freelancein Adelaide. He restored many fine motor carsincluding O`Neil's blower Bentley`s and a C TypeJaguar that subsequently went back to the U.K. Hehand made parts including radiators for early M.G`s.The original 3.4 L motor was rebuilt and balanced byChris Waldock who also rebuilt the limited slip diff.The Moss gearbox was rejuvenated by BrianCollins. Painting took place in Tony Cafasso`s studioand Alby Voyer upholstered the seats using twoConnolly hides provided by my son in law Ben Connolly.Horry Collins tailored the soft top with originalhorse hair filling and Bob Hansford of LivingstoneMufflers made the stainless steel exhaust system toJaguar specifications. XJ 6 calipers pads andbooster for the front and Koni shock absorbers tookcare of suspension and anchors. Sunshine VitreousEnamel renewed the manifolds and Adelaide Wheeland Rim Works the wire wheels.When completed I entered the car at the NationalConcourse the Club hosted in Adelaide in 1985. Wecame second in class to Noel Roscrow`s XK 150fixed head coupe. Considering the size of Noel`sworkshop and specialists he had working for him wewere very happy with the result. Points were deductedfor the modified brake system. The car wasvoted “MOST DESIRABLE CAR “ that year. I haveenjoyed driving the car with second engine a 3.8 Ltriple carbie , straight port head and Celica gear boxprepared by Brian Woodcock, ex Weapons Researchengineer now living in Kapunda.Restoration Pictures 1982Targa Adelaide 2012With other club members I have been in four ClassicAdelaide events and last year in the Targa Adelaide.In this event I entertained the crowd on theWednesday night with a 360 degree manoeuvre14