Liphook Community Magazine Autumn 2018

THE DE
Charity Classic
June 17th saw another huge gathering of some 500 classic
vehicles at the Deers Hut, raising thousands of pounds in
donations for local charities. Events on this scale take much
organising and would not be possible without the unstinting
help of the Scouts, Guides, Fire Service, Carnival
Committee, Hollycombe Steam Fair, sponsors Clarke,
Gammon & Wellers and General Wine plus of course the pub
staff themselves – thanks to them all. John Anthistle
Chrysler Wimbledon
Rare and beautifully restored
1935 American saloon. Right-
Hand-Drive and assembled in
Kew, parts being shipped from
USA. More advanced than
most British cars of the era
including hydraulic brakes and
12 volt electrics. A 3.2 litre
side-valve ‘six’ gave relaxed
performance.
Alfa Romeo SZ
Striking and very individual ‘Marmite’ styling.
Thermoplastic body over modified Alfa 75 running
gear with lovely 3 litre V6, 200bhp, engine and
rear-mounted gearbox. Joint project involving
Fiat, Alfa and Zagato who assembled just over
1000 cars in the early 1990’s.
Cunningham ‘Le Monstre’
Most surprising car of the day. Locally built
replica of Le Mans competitor from 1950,
designed as a low-drag version of American
Briggs Cunningham’s huge racing Cadillac 5.4
litre V8 coupé. Completed the 24 hour race
but not quick
enough to beat
the French and
British opposition.
First of
a line of
Cunningham
Le Mans racers.
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