12 Dec GVVCVC - Gawler Veteran Vintage & Classic

VOL. 26 No 6 DECEMBER 2012 

Trevor Unsworth’s 1916 Willys Overland had its first outing in the 2012 Bay to Birdwood 

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GAWLER VETERAN VINTAGE & CLASSIC VEHICLE CLUB 

PO .Box 640 Gawler 5118 www.gawlercarclub.onoz.net 

CLUB AIMS To encourage the restoration, preservation and use of veteran, classic and other special interest 

vehicles. 

To extend to owners, drivers, friends and all persons interested in such vehicles, the hospitality, 

privileges and conveniences enjoyed in connection with the club 

MEETINGS On the 3 rd Tuesday of each month in the Gawler Sport and Community Centre, Nixon Terrace, 

Gawler at 7.00pm. 

JOURNAL Available to all members bimonthly, on the web site or by post if preferred, in February, April, 

June, August, October, and December. 

JOINING FEE $20.00: a “once only” payment due from all new members 

MEMBERSHIP FEE $50.00 per annum due on 30 June (pro rata for new members) 

LOG BOOKS See inside back cover for requirements to maintain currency of vehicle Log Books 

PRESIDENT 

mikewilliams@ihug.com.au 

VICE PRESIDENT 

mchap1@internode.on.net 

SECRETARY 

TREASURER 

dkernich@adam.com.au 

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY 

cabby115@bigpond.com 

EVENTS DIRECTOR 

kay@wake.net.au 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS 

Trevor Evans 

Barry Bywater 

Kingsley Branson 

PUBLIC: OFFICER 

bugeye@internode.on.net 

JOURNAL EDITOR 

gvvcvced@baonline.com.au 

AUDITOR 

shane@bmusic.com.au 

HISTORICAL VEHICLE 

REGISTRARS 

FEDERATION REPRESENTATIVE 

SWAP MEET CO-ORDINATOR 

mik ewilliams@ihug.com.au 

SEAL H OLD ERS 

OFFICE BEARERS 2012/2013 

Michael Williams 

Debra 

H 8523 1233 M 0407 605 354 

Mark Chapman 

Pauline 

H 8522 6481 M 0417 808 594 

Gavin Launer H:8522 4953 M 0422 998 980 

David Kernich 

Fran 

Ron Stephens 

Barbara 

Corrie Wake 

Kaye 

H 8522 3302 

GVVCVC Journal December 2012 Page 2 

M 0400 946 496 

M 0417 848 541 

H 8522 2373 M 0407 717 666 

H 8280 7598 

H 8522 3641 

H 8522 3457 

M 0412 438 310 

CLUB APPOINTMENTS 2012/2013 

Peter Bailey 

Kaye 

H 8522 5248 M:0424 070 812 

Alvin Jenkin 

Sylvia 

H 8529 2504 M 0427 973 051 

Shane Bailey H 8523 2131 M 0418 825 497 

Allan Kempster 

Cynthia 

Norman Matthews 

Judy 

John Drage 

Jennifer 

H 8562 8651 

H 8254 3569 

H 8523 4939 M 0404 025 181 

Colin Curtis M 0439 819 943 

Michael Williams 

H 8523 1233 M 0407 605 354 

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS 2012/2013 

SUPPER PEOPLE: Barbara McLellan, Lesley Russel DRINKS PERSON: Paul Modra 

MERCHANDISING Kingsley Branson H 8522 3457

Gawler Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club 

Christmas Function 

Sandy Creek Oval 

Sunday 9 th December 

3pm for activities for all the family 

Bring your vehicle, your kids and grandkids 

$20 Adults, $12 Children 

Contact Paul and Marianne Modra 8522 5647, 0427 023 632 for Tickets 

BRODIE BISHOP RECEIVES ROBERT SHANNON FOUNDATION AWARD 

The president of the Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs of 

SA, Steve Henderson, attended our October Meeting together 

with Arthur Doeke from the Federation. During the meeting 

Steve presented Club Member, Brodie Bishop, with a cheque 

from the Robert Shannon Foundation as encouragement for his 

work in restoring a 1923 Fiat 501 Tourer. Brodie responded in 

a suitable manner. He comes from a family of Historic Vehicle 

enthusiasts, and a photo of their vehicles including the Fiat is 

shown here. The cars are a 1975 Fiat 130 Berlina, a 1925 

Morris Bullnose Cowley and the 1923 Fiat 501 tourer. A 

colour photo of the Fiat appears on the back page. 

Unfortunately, the Editor was not aware of this presentation occurring and no photos were taken to memorise 

the occasion. 

Congratulations to Brodie on receiving this award, it is a credit to him and also a matter of pride for our club. 

Following are the details of the Robert Shannon Foundation 

The Robert Shannon Foundation was established in 2003 to perpetuate the memory of Robert Shannon, 

founder of Shannons Insurance, who died unexpectedly in March 2000. 

Robert was an avid classic car enthusiast, who especially enjoyed his 1930 Invicta S Type. He was a strong 

supporter of the historic motoring movement and was concerned that it was not attracting enough younger 

people, particularly in the areas of the preservation and restoration of classic vehicles. 

AIM: After the success of the Shannons 2001 National Motoring Tour, the Australian Historic Motoring 

Federation (AHMF) established the Robert Shannon Foundation. The AHMF is the national body representing 

classic and historic vehicle clubs in all states and territories. The purpose of the Foundation is to encourage 

people under the age of 30 to become involved in the restoration and preservation of veteran, vintage, postvintage, 

historic 50’s, historic 60’ and historic 70’s vehicles up to 30 years old. The Foundation may (1) help 

with the purchase of specialist tools or equipment; (2) assist with the actual cost of restoration work, 

(3)contribute toward TAFE or other fees or (4) contribute toward any project considered worthwhile by the 

Trustees. 

ELIGIBLITY: Any person or group of people under the age of thirty years and engaged in studying 

automotive restoration and preservation or actively working on historic vehicles is eligible to nominate for a 

grant. 

Membership Report 

The following new members have recently been accepted into the club. 

Arthur and Jan Crotty of Smithfield Plains with their 1964 Vauxhall Viva-HA Sedan 

Peter and Heather Goodenough/Neill of Littlehampton with their 1964 MGB Tourer 

Don and Linda Masella of Paralowie who have a 1978 Chrysler Charger 770 

John and Helen Parletta of Golden Grove with their 1971 Holden H.G.Kingswood V8 Ute 

Welcome to all these new members. We look forward to seeing you out and about with your vehicles 

At the end of November our membership stood at 309 consisting of 125 single memberships and 184 joint 

memberships giving a total member count of 493 

Did you participate in the Bay to Birdwood? 

The Bay to Birdwood is an official event of the GVVCVC and as such counts towards your official 

attendance at club events. However no sign on sheets were available at the event so attendances have not 

been recorded. If you participated in the Bay to Birdwood with your vehicle as an official entrant and you 

wish for your attendance to be recorded please advise membership secretary Ron Stevens ph 0417 848 541 

or email: cabby115@bigpond.com. 

GVVCVC Journal December 2012 Page 3

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HISTORIC REGISTRATION: 

Submitted by Allan Kempster 

All Club members should know the laws covering Historic Registration, and abide by them. Those who flout 

the laws can be fined (see article below) and bring disrepute to the Club. 

If you have a vehicle which does not comply with the Code Of Practice for Historic Vehicles* then that 

vehicle can not be on Historic Registration, and should be on full registration to be driven on the road. 

Historic Vehicle Log Books must be validated every year by one of the Club Registrars. If your Log Book 

has not been validated, your vehicle is not registered. Each Log Book is valid for 3 years (provided that it is 

validated each year), and after 3 years a new Log Book must be issued, even if the Log Book is only partly 

used. If you are currently using a Log Book issued earlier than 2009, then your vehicle is classified as not 

being registered. 

Please read the Code of Practice* and make your self familiar with what is required for your own benefit and 

for the Club’s benefit. You may not agree with everything, but rules are rules and must be adhered to. 

(* Code of Practice for Historic Vehicles, Prescribed Left Hand Drive Vehicles, and Street Rod Vehicles 

under the Conditional Registration Scheme Effective 1 July 2012, issued by the Government of South 

Australia, Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. Hard copies are available from the Club 

Secretary or the Code may be viewed online at 

http://www.sa.gov.au/upload/franchise/Transport,%20travel%20and%20motoring/Registration/code_of_prac 

tice_historic.pdf . Note that Gawler Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club is unable to validate Street 

Rod Vehicles under this Code of Practice) 

Part 3 para 11.7 of the Code of Practice defines the Responsibilities of Scheme Vehicle Owners, and you 

should make yourself fully aware of these responsibilities. A copy of this section is published in this edition 

of the Journal at Page 7. 

One of the responsibilities is that you must cancel registration and return the Log Book to the Club Registrar 

if you sell or dispose of a vehicle (including giving it to a family member). The Club Registrars would also 

like to know if you have laid up a vehicle and have not renewed registration. If you have disposed of or laid 

up a vehicle please let one of the Registars know. Allan Kempster 8562 8651, Norman Matthews 8254 3569, 

or John Drage H 8523 4939, M 0404 025 181 

Another responsibility is that you must maintain financial membership of an approved club. Members are 

reminded that under Bylaw 001 of the GVVCVC they must attend at least 3 Club Events per year to maintain 

membership. To date this year, over 40% of members have not been recorded as attending any events, so 

please consider your commitment to the club in this responsibility. It may affect continuity of your Historic 

Vehicle Registration. 

The following article was published in Restored Cars #215 Nov-Dec 2012 

“TRAFFIC CAMERAS AND LOGBOOK WARNING 

Here is a story worth noting of a person not filling in his Historic Car logbook. Someone in authority turned up at his 

door to check his logbook in relation to three traffic camera photographs showing him out and about. The dates on the 

photographs had no logbook entries. A $600 fine was levied for each failure to enter the daily use. It is easy to forget to 

fill in a daily entry, particularly if the logbook is in the glovebox and you are on a rally. Hang your logbook on the 

steering wheel or shifter at the end of each day. You could save yourself a lot of money.” 

The article does not identify which state this occurred in but it should 

be noted that in South Australia the police can check your registration 

number whilst on the road and you could be pulled over at any time for 

a log book check. 

The monitoring cameras are getting even trickier. The one on the left 

has a rear facing camera which can capture you as you are approaching 

it as distinct from most who capture you after you have passed. 

DEADLINE FOR FEBRUARY 2013 EDITION FRIDAY Jan 18 th 2013 

My Wife said “Watcha doing to-day” 

I replied “NOTHING” She said “you did that yesterday” 

I answered I know “I was not finished” 


Events Calendar 

More details of some events will be found elsewhere in the Journal. Contact person is shown in (brackets). 

Note: Most runs start from Gawler TAFE carpark . Lyndoch Rd (behind Fasta Pasta) 

DECEMBER JANUARY 

Thurs 6 th Restoration Workshop 

7pm for 7.30pm 114 Bassnet Rd, 

Humbug Scrub (Trevor Evans) 

Sun 9 th Christmas Party at Sandy Creek 

3pm for activities, dinner at 6pm 

$20 members $12 Children 

(Paul Modra) 

Thurs 13 th Mallala Street Party 

5pm for 5.30pm Mallala Hospital 

(Colin Castellini) 

Fri 14 th Freeling Street Parade 

(meet at TAFE 4pm) 

Tues 18 th Club meeting 7.00pm 

Bring a plate of supper to share 

Sun 6 th Sparrow Run to Cudlee Creek 

Meet 8.00am at TAFE (Corrie Wake) 

Tues 15 th 

Club meeting 7.00pm 

Wed 16 th Mystery Run 

Meet TAFE 9.00 for 9.30am 

(Trevor Bellchambers) 

Sat 26 th Australia Day Run to Auburn 

Meet TAFE 8.30am for 9.00am 

Organised by MAPS 

Sat 22 nd Hamley Bridge Street Party 

6.30pm for 7.00pm at the HB hospital 

(Bob Houston) 

FEBRUARY MARCH 

Sunday 3 rd 

Sparrow Run to Cross Keys and 

Pooraka Market 

Meet 8.00am at TAFE 




Sunday 3rd Sparrow Run to Gumeracha 

Meet 8.00am at TAFE 




Sun 10 th All British Day Sun 17 th Parafield Air Display 

6 cars required for display (Corrie 

Tues 19 th 


Wed 20th Mystery Run 

Meet TAFE 9.00amfor 9.30am 

(Corrie Wake) 

Other dates for your Diary: 

GVVCVC Events 

Apr/May (TBA) GMH Run 

15 th Sept Gawler Swap Meet 

Swap Meets 

19 th January: Hahndorf 

3 rd February: Victor Harbor 

19 th Feb: Murray Bridge 

10 th March: Campbelltown 

17 th March: Clare 

24 th March: Woodside 

Tues 19 th 

Wake) 


Wed 27 th Crabbing run to Port Parham 

Meet TAFE 9.00am for 9.30am 

Sun 31 st 

(Alvin Jenkin) 

Run to Greenock Aviation 

Museum. 

Meet TAFE 9.00amfor 9.30am 

(Corrie Wake) 

Other/Invitational Events 

7 th April 2013: Booleroo Centre Steam and Traction Rally 

28 th April 2013: McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic 

26 th May 2013: Copper Coast Cavalcade (changed timing, this is a week 

later than previously 

26 th May: Kapunda 

9 th June: Kadina 

16th June: Sedan 

15 th September: GAWLER 


WANTED! 

Volunteers to organise: 

All British Day Run: Cudlee Creek to Echunga Sunday 10 th Feb 2013 

Cruising Classics Event: Wednesday September 25 th 2013 

Contact President Mike Williams or Events Director Corrie Wake 

(Trevor Unsworth has decided to pass the baton on after many years of sterling service to the 

club in organising these events, thanks Trevor!) 

Four Clubs Australia Day Run to Auburn 

Saturday 26 th January 2013 

Meet TAFE 8.30am for 9.00am, or arrive at Auburn at 11.30am 

Venue: Auburn Recreation Park (on the road out to 

Saddleworth.) 

BYO Lunch. Kiosk area will be open but no catering on site. 

Make a weekend of it and stay at the Auburn Caravan Park 

(bookings 0417 550781). Pleasant walks available into the 

historic town of Auburn. if you want to make a booking!) 

Organised by MAPS 

Mallala/Livestock Markets Ltd 

CHRISTMAS PARADE 

Thursday 13 December 2012. 

Meet 5pm for 5.30pm at Mallala Hospital, Airdrome 

Road 

Featuring: RAZED IN FLAMES—fire twirlers! 

Restoration workshops 

The restoration workshops on the restoration of the Triumph Dolomite are going 

well All club members are encouraged to get involved by tackling the cleaning 

and restoration of parts. 

Most of the paint has now been stripped from the car and rubber mountings are 

being sourced for suspension restoration. At the December workshop a different 

technique will be used for stripping the paint on one of the doors so that methods 

can be compared. The February workshop will see the panels being prepared for 

applying the paint. 

Club members are encouraged to bring 10 drink containers of the 10c deposit type 

to each general meeting. 

Restoration workshops occur at Trevor Evan’s shed 114 Bassnet Road, 

Humbug Scrub on the first Thursday of the month. 

The following dates have been scheduled: 

Thurs 6 th December (No workshop in January), Thurs 7 th Feb Thurs 7 th March 

Members Experiences: These have something to do with maintenance? 

1. Who was driving the PT Cruiser? which ceased forward motion, and under a 

cloud of rising steam, held up the traffic on the up section of King William Road 

when just approaching the traffic lights at North Terrace, He was last seen coming 

out of the nearest Deli with several litre's of bottled water! “WELL DONE’ 

Gleny’s you did a EXCELLENT job directing the buses around the stationary 

vehicle.! 

Rides, Bag Pipes, Baby Animals 

Jumping Castle,Christmas Raffle Draw 

Father Christmas Cave 

Stalls Too Many To Mention 

New Musical Entertainment 

Gawler Car Club Enthusiasts Plus More! 

Foods Galore—Donuts, Goodie Bag Trail 

Parade starts at 6pm at the Hospital. 

Bring a deck chair and a rug! 

2. A member recently called the above unidentified member to tow him home with a suspected fuel blockage. 

Interestingly they managed to get the car running when it was home and it sat there gurgling away merrily with just a 

hesitation when the accelerator was activated. Owner was convinced there was a fuel blockage, despite having fitted an 

in-line filter, as this had happened on the previous run the car had been out on (yep; towed home on that occasion too). 

Hmmmm? 

Outcome - although he was carrying spare fuel it is a good idea to ensure there is actually some in the tank, at 

least more than the few dribbles it was able to idle on!! 


CODE OF PRACTICE 

Responsibilities of Scheme Vehicle Owners 

Extract From Code of Practice for Historic Vehicles, Prescribed Left Hand Drive Vehicles, and Street Rod Vehicles under the Conditional 

Registration Scheme 

11.7 The owners of a conditionally registered vehicle must 

abide by the following conditions:- 

• maintain a financial membership of an approved club; 

• not drive their conditionally registered vehicle on a road 

or road related area more than 90 days each period of 12 

months registration; 

• not drive their conditionally registered vehicle on a road 

or road related area unless the clubs authorised person has 

completed the necessary details in the prescribed log 

book; 

• carry the conditionally registered vehicle’s log book in 

the vehicle while driving on a road or road related area; 

• not drive, or allow anyone else to drive, the conditionally 

registered vehicle on the road for fee, hire or reward; 

• not drive the conditionally registered vehicle on a road 

or road related area if it does not comply with this code of 

practice; 

• maintain the vehicle to the same standard, specification 

and configuration as it was presented for initial inspection 

to the club’s authorised person (fair wear and tear is 

accepted); 

• not have more than one current log book for any vehicle; 

• not drive the conditionally registered vehicle on a road 

or road related area unless an entry is made in the log 

book (the log book entry must be completed before the 

commencement of a journey). Vehicles with an extension 

condition outlined within 6.3.7 will allow the driver to 

make short journeys without recording the trip in the 

vehicle’s log book; 

• while driving on the road or road related area, carry 

the appropriate vehicle exemption documentation 

that permits the registration and use of a prescribed 

left hand drive vehicle or street rod vehicle on 

roadways; 

• present their vehicle/s for an inspection upon the 

request of the club at a minimum of once every three 

(3) years and upon the request of the Registrar. Have 

the club’s authorised person validate their log book/s 

and current registration papers annually; 

• provide their club with a statutory declaration 

annually declaring vehicle eligibility to the scheme 

and, detailing any modifications that have been made 

to their vehicle since the last declaration and/or 

inspection of their vehicle; Note - log books will not 

be certified by the club’s authorised person until a 

Statutory Declaration is received and the required 

inspection has been performed. 

• Present the vehicle to the club’s authorised person 

for an inspection if any modifications have been 

made to the vehicle to determine if the vehicle is still 

eligible for the scheme. 

• Cancel the conditional registration of the vehicle 

when a change of ownership of a conditionally 

registered vehicle occurs or when the owner of the 

vehicle is no longer a financial member of a club. 

The log book issued for the vehicles must be 

returned to the issuing club for cancellation.• 

Who was the Rude young fellow featured in Oct Journal? 

.Fred Chapman at an event in Victor 

Harbor. The Graham Paige had to be 

there somewhere 

This is what he looks like now! � 

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See Gordon & his team at 80 Adelaide Rd Gawler for service and advice. 

Phone 8522 2000 

Produce your membership card to receive discounts and special offers..... 


Run Reports 

Run organisers are requested to nominate someone on the run to provide an article for the Journal, and also someone to 

report on the run to meetings (preferably a separate person for each). A report sheet is available to assist in reporting 

and is on the web site home page by clicking the “Run report template” button . Reports should include some statistics 

on number of cars and people on the run plus information of a general nature. Photos of the run are earnestly sought by 

the Editor and the Webmaster. 

Motorfest run: Around the Houses Wednesday 26 th September. 

This run was organised by the GVVCVC 

and involved 21 vehicles with 40 people. 

The club was well represented on this run. 

There were 2 vehicles from Queensland, an 

Austin 7 van and a 1934 MG owned by 

Tonty Basham which was driven from 

Cairns (3420km). 

Apparently the run was thoroughly enjoyed 

by all, thanks to Trevor Unsworth, 

organiser and submitter of photographs. 

The Bay to Birdwood. Sunday 30 th November by Trevor Unsworth 

The premier motoring event in Aust, The Bay to Birdwood Run was a most successfull 

run. With bad weather threatening only a few light sprinkles couldn’t dampen a 

fantastic motoring event. 

Crowds were down but the usual atmosphere was encouraging to the drivers along the 

entire route. Trevor Unsworth debuted his 1916 Willys Overland model 75 tourer with 

new member George Cooke as navigator, and it didn’t miss a beat all day.------- � 

George has a Holden FB ute under restoration and attends our restoration work shops 

learning skills demonstrated on the Triumph. 

The GVV&CVC had a good representation of 18 vehicles in the entry list of over 1200 

vehicles. 

I saw several of our members and a few vehicles but unfortunately only had the 

opportunity to chat to a few. 

Howard Locking – 1950 Morris Oxford, Robert Geue – 1929 Chev National, Alec 

Harris – 1934 Hudson Terraplane, Brian Roberts – 1924 Rugby F & 1925 Dodge D 

Alan Martin – 1926 Singer 9, Alan Tolfts – 1938 Buick 416-840, Graham Ferris – 

1928 Overland Whippet, Fred Chapman – 1929 Graham Paige 621 & 1953 FJ Holden 

Peter Flavel – 1925 Buick, John Meaney – 1952 Morris Minor, Alby Gray – 1929 

Marquette, Scott Price – 1946 Ford Prefect, Robert Arbon – 1929 Nash Standard 420 

David Moule – 1926 Oldsmobile 27E Sedan, Trevor Unsworth – 1916 Willys 

Overland 75 & 1927 Chrysler 60, Richard Levison, 1950 Jowett Javelin, Alvin Jenkin 

1950 Jowett Javelin. 

A number of club members had their vehicles entered under their Marque names, 

notably those with vehicles from the feature Marques, being Austin 7, Ford V8, and 


Jowett, all of whom were holding national rallies in South Australia in coordination 

with the Bay to Birdwood. 

The One Way section from Tea Tree Gully to Chain of ponds worked well as usual, 

but it was noticed some entrants still using the One Way system beyond Chain of 

Ponds, Chilling! 

Thanks to all the organizers, a fantastic event enjoyed by all. 

Former GVVCVC member John Carter was spotted marshalling at the Eastern entry 

gate. 

Not many club members submitted photos of the event but Ross Felix discovered a 

terrific set of Bay to Birdwood photos on the web, covering every vehicle on the run. 

Your vehicle will be here! : http://clintpix.photomerchant.net/home 

Vintage Car Run Wednesday 17 th October By Bruce and Anne Williams 

12 vehicles went on this run organised by Geoff and Jean Boundy. The weather 

was great, around 21degrees The first stop was at the Angle Vale School where 

hundreds of students took great interest in the assorted cars . Murals on school 

buildings were featuring the famous late Max Fatchen who was educated there and 

supported this school. The next stop was at the Virginia nursery complex where 

we enjoyed a good lunch and had a look around. 

David Moule had overheating problems with his Dodge Buckboard which was 

caused by a missing fan belt drive pulley. He decided to proceed back and after a 

midway coffee stop for cooling purposes was able to get back home O.K. 

We all had a good day and thanks to the Boundys for their organisation of the day. 

Attendees included: Tony Roberts Nash Ambassador, Geoff Francis EH Holden 

ute, David Moule Dodge buckboard, Alby Gray 1929 marquete, Jean Boundy 

1948 Ford sedan, Geoff Boundy 1927 Overland, David Harding 1936 ford coupe, 

Trevor Bellchambers Triumph TR7, Fred Chapman 1928 Graham Paige, Elaine 

Howson, Model A Ford, and Kev and Eileen Draper Model A Ford 

SPARROW RUN TO GUMERACHA Sunday 7 th October by Bob Carr. 

36 members in 19 cars, 1 motor cycle and 1 scooter 

Pam and I attended the run with Corrie Wake in his 73 Pontiac. 

Arriving at TAFE carpark just after 8.00am on a brisk morning, there were many club members already 

present. Just prior to the start of the run our intrepid scooter rider set off for Gumeracha via Sandy Creek, 

Williamstown, and Forreston, whilst the majority of us travelled via Kersbrook and Chain of Ponds. The 

drive through the hills was picturesque at this time of the morning, but not without its dangers, as we 

encountered a large kangaroo a few kilometres east of Kersbrook, intent on jumping across the road in front 

of the car. 


On arriving at the Rocking Horse the scooter was already parked, with the rider already parked at the table, 

awaiting his breakfast, complaining about how cold it was and a broken zip [well you can only guess] 

Everybody who left Gawler arrived safely at Gumeracha. 

Breakfast and socialising followed, with another large car club arriving as we finished.After breakfast, 

members made their own way home at their own leisure. 

Hot Dog Run Sunday 28 th October By Bruce Williams, Barbara 

Mc Lellan and John Drage 

This was a most successful run, the Editor got 3 reports, and Sylvia has not forgiven him 

for not going! 

1. (Bruce) Had a good day out Weather great. About 50 members 

attended. First stop was Lyndoch for morning tea and then on to 

Kroemer Park which is located by the railway line just north of Tanunda. 

Lunch was presented by Brian Cox and Corrie wake plus other helpers. 

This lunch was Hot Dogs followed by Fruit Salad and Ice Cream. Coffee 

was also available. 

It was good to see a group from the Ardrossan area and from the Chrysler club. 

The park is in a good position to watch other clubs going past on their motor bikes 

plus the MG club was also having a big day out, also Collectable vehicles of all 

descriptions were out today enjoying the beaut weather. This get together was 

tops. Thanks go to those responsible for this outing 

2 (Barbara) The ‘powers that be’ sent a perfect Spring day for our Club run to 

Kroemer’s Park. 

We assembled at TAFE carpark and left shortly after 9.30am to drive through 

Lyndoch and Tanunda to the designated park which is just over the railway line 

on the way to Nuriootpa. Some people stopped off at the Bakery in Lyndoch for 

morning tea and a chat but Ron and I drove straight to the park to see if we could 

help set up. 

We arrived to find Corrie and Kaye Wake and Brian Cox had everything under 

control. It seemed they had carted half of their household goods so everyone 

could have a trouble free outing that ran smoothly. Waiting for us to make some 

tea/coffee, were four whistling kettles boiling on a free BBQ which is under a 

large clean shelter alongside a new-looking, clean toilet block in a well kept and 

good sized park. There was plenty of parking area under shady trees nearby. 

A well organised production line was set up for the hot dogs to be put on the cut 

rolls for everyone to add their own sauces, cheese and/or onions. This was 

followed by cold fruit salad and icecream. Plenty of food, plenty of chatter and 

relaxation for the 57 people who attended. A great day out - many thanks to Kaye, 

Corrie and Brian! 

3. (John). As normal , the majority of participants gathered at the Gawler TAFE 

from 9am , Corrie and Kaye Wake, Brian Cox with assistants had left prior to this 

in order to set up the destination. The day was absolutely suitable with the 

weather ideal and at about 9.30am we set off for the Lyndoch bakery where we 

stopped for a cuppa ,some stayed in the bakery and some moved into the shaded 

area by the village park, where we all gathered before the drive to the park past 

Tanunda. Others had joined us by then, and we moved on some of our newer 

fellows followed the older members, whom had some interesting variations to 

the destination , however they eventually arrived at the correct place. It is an 

interesting spot, with good covered areas and a nice playing field , shade was 

available and good areas for children. . David Kernich collected the food bounty, 

and had to be scolded about not selling tickets prior to the commencement of the 

consumption of hot dogs, but I am sure he sold everyone tickets, There was more 

than enough food in the form of Hot dogs and fillings, and the fruit salad and ice 

cream was popular, with many taking seconds. A good time was had by all, with 

much banter and telling of tales taking place. About 60 people present, and a good 

mixture of ages. Probably 30+ vehicles again a mixture of all types. Day came to 

a close about 2 ish ( we then went on to Angaston, Springton, Mt. Pleasant etc to 

Handorf for a coffee and then back home to watch the F1. 


November Meeting: Bring Your Car night 

Despite very high temperatures a good number of members brought their vehicles to our November BBQ 

and bring your car night, and some were seen for the first time. (The Editor’s Rover 3 Litre was to be a first 

time but the heat beat it. Temp gauge off the scale after 15Km, so headed home and brought the back up airconditioned 

vehicle!)Some of the “less seen” are shown in the photo display on the back page, and others are 

in the photo display below. The band of catering volunteers did their usual great job of feeding the hordes, 

thank you all! 

Jowett Car Club of Australia National Rally 2012. 

The Jowett Car Club held their National Rally in October based on Port Elliot. Over 70 people and 25 Jowett 

manufactured vehicles attended representing all states except the ACT and NT. The Rally was run in 

coordination with the Bay to Birdwood where Jowett was a featured Marque. Vehicles ranged from Pre war 

twin cylinder cars through to the post war Javelins, Jupiters and Bradfords. Representatives attended from 

the Jowett Club of New Zealand and from the Jowett Jupiter Club of the United Kingdom. 

Two vehicles represented the Gawler Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club being the 1950 Javelin PB 

Deluxe of Richard and Shirley Levison, and the 1950 PC Standard of Alvin and Sylvia Jenkin, the 

Levison car carrying off two awards: best Javelin and best Jowett. Congratulations to Richard and Shirley. 

A third car from Gawler also attended, restoration having been completed in the week leading up to the Bay 

to Birdwood (but not in time to do the B2B run). This car is owned by Trevor (Big Trev) and Margaret 

Evans. 

Your editor was responsible for organising the concourse, a first for him and an education of different 

standards acceptable for concessional registration across Australia. Certainly the requirement for authenticity 

is nowhere near as stringent in other states as it is in SA and few of the cars in the rally would meet the SA 

requirements, but the modifications make the 60 plus year old cars eminently drivable. Most interstate cars 

run alternators, electronic ignition, electric cooling fans (a very practical requirement on Jowetts for use in 

Australia), and modern bucket seats (no Jowett Javelins or Jupiters left the factory with bucket seats, even 

the Jupiter was defined as a 3 seater with a bench seat). Compliments must go to the young enthusiast from 

Perth who restored a Bradford Van over the last 2 years and ran it in by driving it over for the Rally. It is 

fitted with a 5 speed Suzuki Sierra gearbox, electric waterpumps and electric fan. He says that it cruises 

beautifully at 100kph. Another very keen enthusiast also drove his standard specification Bradford traytop 

from Perth, maximum safe speed 75Kph (any faster and the motors tend to give up) 


Unusual cars of Jowett origin seen were the Targa Tasmania Jupiter. This is a somewhat modified Jowett 

Jupiter which is now resident in South Australia on full rego which competes regularly in the Targa 

Tasmania. It runs standard Jowett motor and gearbox with Porsche braking components and fibreglass body 

panels replacing the original aluminium. The Duckett Jupiter was present. This competition car was imported 

to Australia as a chassis in 1950 and skinned with a unique racing body. Also present was a recently 

imported Mead Jupiter. About 15 of these were built by Richard Mead of which 3 remain, one in UK, one in 

NZ and this one in Australia. Two pre war cars attended, a 1934 Flying Fox coupe tourer from Sydney and a 

beautifully restored 1934 Long 7 from Perth. (this means 7HP twin cylinder with long chassis with 2 rows of 

seats!) 

Richard and Shirl Levisons award 

winning Javelin 

Jowett Jupiter 

Owned by Tim and Janet Kelly of 

Forreston 

The Targa Tasmania Jupiter 

1934 Flying Fox 

The Mead Jupiter 

Exhaust plumbing on the Targa car 

1935 Long 7 

The Duckett Jupiter 

Jowett Bradford Van (5 speed!) 

My Willy on the London to Brighton Down Under Trevor Unsworth 

On Sunday the 28th of October I participated in the 25th Anniversary running of the 

London to Brighton Down Under run for Veteran vehicles in my 1916 Willys 

Overland model 75. 

This event was born out of initiatives taken by Gordon and Elise Gardiner and the 

Vintage Sports Car Club of SA after attending a London to Brighton in the UK. 

The entry list indicated 49 vehicles, however about 41 veterans including the Dutton 

Talbot and 1 motor cycle assembled in the car park on London Rd. Mile End for 

10:00 am flag off by the Mayor of London (City of West Torrens actually) to our morning tea stop at the 

CCC clubrooms. The run sheet was brief and simple to understand and the VSCC of SA provided a team of 

Marshals to cover every turn. 

Following a substantial morning tea, including of course a London Bun, we proceeded to Wattle Reserve 

Brighton for a display of our vehicles. 

Our final lunch stop was to follow on Colley Reserve at Glenelg. 

After a flawless run in the Bay To Birdwood this was my second run in the Willys and although we 

completed the run the latter part and the journey home became a challenge with an increasing slipping 

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clutch.I have now identified incorrect clutch springs were fitted and replaced with the correct much stronger 

units. 

This outing was also the first coming together of the only two Willys Overland Model 75’s in SA, the other 

being that of Graham Lennon. 

I would like to sincerely thank the VSCC of SA, Cities of West Torrens and Holdfast Bay, National Motor 

Museum Birdwood and Shannon’s for a delightful run and the perfect opportunity to use these vehicles in the 

spirit intended 

Thanks To The Internet – by Elaine Howson 

I recently went on holiday to Canada, Alaska and Utah [where I have relatives]. As a result of hearing about 

Eileen and Kevin Draper ‘s UK visit where they were welcomed by the local Model A Club and Norma and 

Peter Ryan exciting participation in a Model T outing in Ireland I decided to check out the Utah Model A 

Club. I found them on the internet and sent off an email with the dates that I’d be in Utah asking if they had 

any events that I would be able to attend. This was followed up by an email inviting me to join The Beehive 

A’s on their 4 day Fall Tour to Goblin Valley and Capital Reef National Parks. Contact numbers were 

emailed to me to call them on arrival along with a detailed description of the tour. Goblin Valley had been on 

my short list of places to visit! 

On arrival in Utah I contacted Dave and Jo who then provided me with contact details of Don Niederhauser 

who had kindly offered to take me on as a passenger in his 1931 Model A Roadster. Don made contact with 

me and made arrangements to stop by to pick me up on route south with the other members who were 

travelling as a group with their Model A’s in trailers. Then on Monday there was a message asking me to 

give him a call regarding going to the meeting of the Salty A’s that evening. Of course I responded with a 

yes please. We arrived at the meeting at a Ford Dealership where the meeting was to be held in their Board 

Room! Several members drove their Model A’s to the meeting as per usual apparently. Don introduced me to 

several members prior to the commencement of the meeting. During the course of the meeting Roy Van 

Orman invited me to tell them how it was that I was attending the Fall Tour with the Beehive A’s. Several 

members are in both clubs. The Salty A’s are based in Salt Lake City and The Beehive A’s in Ogden to the 

north. I was presented with an Honourary Membership Certificate, a flag and badges for my club shirt and 

Model A. I hope one day to visit again and maybe we could get some visitors too. 

On Wednesday we headed south 150 miles toward Salina. At one of our regrouping stops near Fremont 

Junction we collected Pine Nuts! After settling in at the motel a group of us decided on dinner at the 

Mexican Restaurant next door. Others went to Mom’s Cafe. 

Thursday saw us all up bright and early for breakfast at the motel 

followed by a photo shoot at Presbyterian Church Museum faithfully 

restored under the guidance of an elderly lady. She provided us with 

morning tea and a brief history of the building, restoration and the 

school that it used to be. The moderns and trailers were left at the 

motels spacious car park. 

Our lunch destination of Capital Reef National Park was somewhat 

delayed when one of the A’s presented with severe steering issues 

and a suspected broken axle as we approached the township or 

Torrey. Most cars waited in the tree lined shady main street where I 

purchased earrings from the Indian Trading Post. Then several went 

back to lend a hand to get the car onto the tow truck that a members 

relative knew of. It arrived just as the problem was solved. On 

investigation the wheel fell off – the keyway was missing. Luckily a 

spare was located and we were on the road again 

. The club provided a packed lunch on the lawns in a lovely shady park amongst the deer. We went for a 

drive through the valley which had been the small fruit growing community of Fruita. Each orchard carried 

the family name plaque. The Fruita School House was complete with furnishings of the era and was built 


elow a towering cliff! During our drive through Capital Gorge Don’s 1931 Model A , ‘Old Blue’ began to 

struggle. Fuel appeared to be coming from the carby where there was a loose bolt. Once this was tightened 

we headed off toward Hanksville which is almost in the middle of nowhere, via a scenic route along a gorge 

lined with varied and colourful rock formations. The Hanksville motel was basic but the Red Rock Cafe, 

affiliated with it, catered to our culinary needs admirably. 

Friday breakfast was just as good. The drive to Goblin Valley saw me 

taken by surprise. 

We drove over a rim and were met by a valley of goblins – huge mud 

like looking rocks that could pass, at a distance, for children’s mud play! 

Green River, famous for growing watermelons [but not green] has the 

John Wesley Powell Museum. He explored the Colorado River area. On 

the return trip to Salina via The San Rafael Swell Don’s car again 

struggled – it appeared to be starved of fuel. With many observers and 

much assistance the problem was rectified – the clamp joining the 

exhaust manifold to the muffler was loose and upside down – with the 

result that the carby was overheating and vaporizing the fuel. 

There were no further difficulties either en route to Salina or back to Salt Lake City, though Old Blue was 

tucked up safely in the trailer. 

It goes without saying – I had a fabulous 4 days with the Beehive A’s and wouldn’t have missed it 

for the world. I highly recommend making contact with clubs when you plan your holidays – you never 

know – you may be lucky enough to be able to join them on tour to new and interesting places too. 

I have a little Satnav 

It sits there in my car 

A Satnav is a driver's friend 

It tells you where you are 

I have a little Satnav 

I've had it all my life 

It’s better than the normal ones 

My Satnav is my wife 

It gives me full instructions 

Especially how to drive 

"It's thirty miles an hour", it says 

"You're doing thirty five" 

It tells me when to stop and start 

And when to use the brake 

And tells me that it's never ever 

Safe to overtake 

It tells me when a light is red 

And when it goes to green 

It seems to know instinctively 

Just when to intervene 

AUSTIN A40 

A wonderful car is the Austin. 

It is incredibly hard to get lost in. 

There‘s four forward gears. 

And a large boot for those 2 dozen beers. 

The rest just has to be squashed in! 

The GPS Lament 

It lists the vehicles just in front 

And all those to the rear 

And taking this into account 

It specifies my gear. 

I'm sure no other driver 

Has so helpful a device 

For when we leave and lock the car 

It still gives its advice 

It fills me up with counselling 

Each journey's pretty fraught 

So why don't I exchange it 

And get a quieter sort? 

Ah well, you see, it cleans the house, 

Makes sure I'm properly fed, 

It washes all my shirts and things 

And - keeps me warm in bed! 

Despite all these advantages 

And my tendency to scoff, 

I do wish that once in a while 

I could turn the damned thing off !! 


THE MINUTES PAGE: Very Abridged minutes of the GVVCVC general meetings 

TUESDAY, 16 th OCTOBER 2012 7.05 p.m. 

98 members were in attendance. 25 members sent their apologies.5 visitors attended with 2 giving a report on their vehicles. 

ROBERT SHANNON FOUNDATION President Mike welcomed Steve Henderson and Arthur Doecke from the Federation. 

Subsequently Steve gave a brief overview of the Robert Shannon Foundation and formally presented the Award to Club member 

Brodie Bishop who responded with a brief description of his Fiat restoration. 

CLUB EVENTS: T Bellchambes gave report on Motorfest Run to Carrick Hill and The Cedars. 40 attended. Bob Carr gave report 

on Gumeracha Run. 36 attended. T Unsworth advised of new venue (Echunga) for All British Day. A new Run schedule will need 

to be planned. Christine Boundy gave outline of Vintage Car Run to Angle Vale School and Virginia Nursery. 

Paul Modra gave details of Christmas break-up at Sandy Creek – Sunday 9 th December at 3 p.m. with games/activities. Meal at 6 

p.m. Adults $20 Children $ 12. 

Please Note members are to advise the Membership Secretary if they have attended a non-Club organized event (eg Bay to 

Birdwood). 

WORKSHOP REPORT: T Evans reported on Club Project car – nearly stripped bare. Next workshop 1 st November with brakes 

and back end. Next GMH visit possibly in May 2013. 

SWAPMEET: Financially successful. Council offered 50% reduction of ground hire fees. President Mike thanked the 50-plus 

volunteers for their efforts with special mention of C Wake, B Cox, D Kernich, M Stephens. 

MEMBERSHIP: 3 members are now eligible for full membership. 

FEDERATION REP.: It was foreshadowed that potential increasing costs may result in cancellation of future Bay to Birdwood 

events. 

EDITOR: Request was made for accurate times and dates for events so that Journal details are correct. If a car is to be featured on 

Journal cover, please forward photos, details and history to the Editor. 

Meeting closed at 8.12 p.m. followed by an auction of various goods donated by Club members. Approximately $ 230 raised. 

TUESDAY, 20 th November 2012 

134 members were in attendance. 23 members sent their apologies. 7 visitors attended with 2 giving a report on their vehicles. 

CLUB EVENTS: - Bruce Williams gave report on Hotdog Day Run , Trevor Evans reported on Sparrow Run to Hamley Bridge. 

Mike Williams reported 30 members all took wrong turns on the Twilight run with Peter Ryan winning the “Nodding Dog” award. 

Barry Bywater reported on River run 25 members attended. Colin Curtis advised the BMW club conducting a visit to Birdwood 

Museum on 2 nd December. 

Director C Wake promoted the following club events: 

9 th December – Club Christmas Party at Sandy Creek, 13 th December – Mallala Christmas Parade 6pm (at hospital) 

14 th December – Freeling Street Parade (meet at TAFE 4pm), 22 nd December – Hamley Bridge Street Parade 6:30pm (at hospital) 

WORKSHOP REPORT: Club project car nearly stripped bare. Paint and rubber suppliers notified of requirements. Next 

workshop 6 th December. 

SWAPMEET: President Mike reported on successful meeting with Gawler Council who were pleased with extra off-street 

parking arrangement. Council will provide a Murray Street Banner, together with a 5 year lease of the current grounds, for future 

Swap Meets. Next swap meet is 15 th September 2013. 

REGISTRARS: A Kempster reminded members that if a vehicle is not “on road” they must advise the Registrars so that log books 

can be updated. At this point President Mike urged all members to comply with the Club & Federation rules and conditions. 

MEMBERSHIP: John and Helen Parletta, David Prest, Don & Linda Masella and Arthur & Jan Crotty were welcomed into 

membership. 

FEDERATION REP: Colin Curtis gave brief report on the Bay to Birdwood traffic flow. Our Club can use its own Statutory 

Declaration form of choice. 

GENERAL BUSINESS: Due to change of venue of All British Day and retirement of T Unsworth, President Mike asked for a 

coordinator for this event and another for “Cruising Classics”. He also thanked Trevor Unsworth for his past duties in organising 

these events. 

In closing President Mike encouraged all members to enjoy their friendships, their motor vehicles and to support each other as Club 

members as there are many volunteers who give their time and expertise to help make the Club a good place to belong. 

Two Classics, One Car 101 Year Old Woman Drives A 81 Year Old Car. 

There is a great video doing the rounds with the above title. The Math is a bit out as the car is a 1933 740 

Packard in absolutely beautiful condition (79 years old this year), so is the woman really 101 years old. 

Suffice to say that she is quite old and very sprightly, and it claimed that she still does the servicing of the car 

herself. When she alights to and from the car she steps on a little red towel to keep the running boards clean! 

Take a look at www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHwwwJ83oWo 

This is her bumper sticker: 


FOR SALE 

Genuine Specials 

Arfa will run his specials for two issues of the Journal unless advised otherwise 

1964 Austin Freeway Station 

Wagon. 

Reconditioned engine. New radiator. 

New clutch. Gearbox good, (also one 

for spare) “SOME RUST” 

$ 500.00 

Ken 0438671066 or Dave 0439840649 

1210 

1966 International AB 160 

8 Tonne tipper 

6 Cyl Petrol, long range tanks, heavy 

duty bull bar. Unused and shedded for 

past 17years, but has been started 

recently, will need recommissioning 

$2500 

Jim 8258 7420 or 0402 710 557 1210 

1984 Holden Statesman 

Deville Series 2 

Original immaculate condition, low 

Km , no rust, many extras, 

burgundy duco. 

Never used for towing 

Eng No 11WT466238 

$15000 ono 

Maurice 0427 946 024 


1970 Mercedes 280 S 

Make an Offer 

John 85221414 1210 

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 

May consider part trade 

Ervin 0412 110 880 1210 

Circa 1957 Standard 10 

4 Door 

Colin 88242 2340/ 0428 859 330 


Morris 948cc Motor 

$500 

Robert 0406 225 034 1210 

1924 Dodge Buckboard (2) 

Truro Agencies 1210 

Manuals for sale 

Volkswagen 

• VolksTech Elfrink 1964 256 page 

• Owners Service Manual Delius, Klasing and co 1966 for 

1200, 1300, 1500 

• Scientific Publications workshop manual VW Series 

1100-1500 1977 

• Intereurope Workshop Manual 122 VW 1200 and 1200A 

1964-1967 

Volvo 240 series Haynes Manual 244 and 245 2127cc 1981 

Standard Vanguard Spacemaster Series 11 2088 cc 

Scientific magazines 1955 

Holden FJ owners manual 

Honda N,A,LN 360, N400,N600 A600 sedan and van 

workshop manual 1972 

Honda Accord 6/78, 

Honda Civic 10/79 and supplement 10/80 

Fred 8264 5259 1210 

1938 Ford Beer Barrel 1 tonner 

Last registered 1973 but shedded since 

24 stud V8 flathead, runs OK $12,000 ono 

Ph 0415 855 767 1210 

Dennis’s Clearing Sale 

1953 Morris Minors (2) split window OHV, 

heaps spares 

$2000 the pair 

1951/53 Morris Commercial Trucks (2) 

$2500 the pair 

1965 Rover P5 3 Litre Auto (2) $2200 the pair 

1973 Landrover SWB $2500 

1953 Rover P4 75 $2000 

Dennis 8527 2548 after 5.30pm 1210 

1975 Jaguar XJ6 Series 2 

Body poor, but has professionally reconditioned motor which 

has hardly been used. Good parts car. All offers considered. 

Greg: 8433 4809BH 8449 3659AH 1212 

Tyres 

6”x16, new and used 

Barry 0403 582 280 1212 

1954 Packard Straight 8 

1946 Nash 

Mick 0427 249 070 1212 

MGB Tourer GT 

Boot lid seal; brand new in packaging $35 

Generator 12 V Positive earth, recently serviced $40 

Peter 85230596 or 0410 128 875 1212 


1956 Standard 10 in excellent restored condition. 

New interior, brakes and tyres and new rubbers through 

out. All rust cut out and body nicely finished in original 

two tone 

Grey/Blue. An extensive collection of spares include in 

the price. 

Price $6,000 Neg 

Wolf (08) 8556 6405 1212 

1984 Jaguar XJ6 Sovereign. 4.2 

White and beige leather interior. Leather is very good- 

just some wear on the driver's seat. Sun roof, metal type 

Air Con. Had been resprayed, clean under bonnet and 

overall Registered SA - S460ATB,. 

Contact Les 08 88 373 725 or 0427 972 316 1212 

1916 Willys Overland-rare, one of 2 still remaining in 

Australia. In very good working order; has only traveled 500 

miles since restoration. Model 75 Touring . -$30,000 Aust., price 

negotiable. For more info contact Owner Brian Hemsworth³ 

@0265561425, mobile 0409561425, or Gordon Bryson at 

0265561426; gordonbryson@bigpond.com (Taree area of NSW 

Australia) 

(Trevor Unsworth brought to notice this for sale advert. He has 

the other one and ran it in the Bay to Birdwood. Would be nice 

to have both in SA!) 1212 

Jaguar XK 150 FHC has had a full body off restoration, motor 

rebuild by Jeff Mockford Sovereign Motors, Straight port head 

high compression pistons triple 2in SU carbies, new trim & 

carpets, new loom,marine stainless exhaust, Done about 5000 kls 

in 5yrs since put back on road. Finished in Imperial Maroon 

$72,000 ONO 

Richard 0408 252 904 1212 

Collection dispersal. All vehicles as is where is, some just require battery and petrol, some are missing some parts, some 

are dismantled 

.AUSTINs: 

8 TOURER 1946/48 , 

ROVERs 

A40 1951 

P3 4 LIGHT 1949 Mid Green 

DAIMLER Century 1956 Preselector 

P5 3L 1960 choice of 2 

FORD FAIRLANE LTD 1990 

P6 TC2000 1970 

HILLMAN MINX 1961/62 Blue/white. Nice 

P6 V8 3500 RXY111 1971 White/black 

interior 

vinyl roof 

HUMBER HAWKs 

SD1 V8 3500 1978 

1948 - rare model 

SD1 V8 3500 1979 

1950 Motor out 

ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT 1989 White. Excellent 

1955/56 

condition. A goer 

motor out 1955/56 

VOLVO 1972 142. 2 door manual 

BLACK 1956 

WOLSELEY 

1964 

18/85 1948 Green- Foyle’s War model 

MERCEDES-BENZ 

15/60 1961 

1970 280S Cream. Excellent tan interior. VAN DEN PLAS 4L (R-R MOTOR) 1965 Retrimmed 

560SEC 1989 Dark Blue- beautiful car, a 

goer 

interior to be go with car. 

Should anyone require further info: please 'phone Barbara on 8865 2588 after 7pm. 

If there is no answer, please leave a message & I will 'phone back as soon as possible. 

Editor Alvin can provide a report and photos of Rovers 1212 

BSA A65 Lightning 

Dry frame 

Ian 0415 835 432 1210 

Ford Prefect 1939 

Bonnet, bonnet emblem, grill badge and/or grill, front 

bumper bar 


Willys Overland 96 Whippett 

Radiator Cowl 

David 0438 112 266 

Bay to Birdwood Badges 

1984 Run and 2011 Classic 

Brian 8332 1510 1210 

Chrysler Parts 

S Series up to CM 



Members Directory for 2012/2013 is now available 

The latest update of the members directory is now available to members of the Gawler Veteran Vintage and 

Classic Vehicle Club at a cost of $2. The editor has these at club meetings. If you are unable to get to 

meetings and would like a copy, send 6 unused 60 cent stamps to the Editor, Alvin Jenkin, PO Box 199 

Dublin SA 5501, and a copy will be mailed to you with a copy of the revised constitution. 

2012 Club Constitution is now available 

Copies of the 2012 revision of the club constitution are available free of charge to members at Club 

meetings. 

Please record your attendances at events and meetings 

All members please note that all persons attending club events (including general meetings) must record their 

attendances on the run sheets or in the attendance book. Please print your name in a legible manner in 

BLOCK LETTERS in the appropriate place, and then sign. 

There are 2 good reasons to do this. Most importantly you are covered by club insurance should the 

untoward happen, and also your attendance is recorded to ensure that you meet the club attendance 

requirements for continuing membership 

Members Assistance 

Doug Abrahams advises that he has a large lathe and is set up to machine disc brake rotors. Contact Doug 

for details on 8520 2979 

The Club has a car carrying trailer available for the use of members. Contact Peter 8522 5248 for details 

and bookings 

The Club Marquee is available for hire, contact Corrie 8522 2373 for details, conditions apply. 

The 2012/2013 Club Directory is available to members only from the Editor for $2 a copy 

Copies of the Club Constitution are available to all members free of charge. Contact the Editor 

Club merchandise is available through our merchandise officer, Kingsley Branson, 8522 3457. See 

October 2011 edition of the Journal for details. 

Peter Bailey is our Webmaster, and info for the web page can be emailed to Peter at 

bugeye@internode.on.net. 

Matters for distribution by E-Torque can be emailed to Alvin Jenkin at gvvcvced@baonline.com.au. 

VEHICLE IDENTITY PLACARDS 

These Placards must be ordered through the Editor. 

They are laminated, making then reasonably robust. 

Cost is $2.40 for the placard which will be made to 

order and delivered at club meetings. Order your 

vehicle identification placard by posting a note with 

year, make, model and preferred owner name(s) 

together with four 60cent stamps for each placard to 

Alvin Jenkin, PO Box 199, Dublin SA 5501. Please 

specify if you require A4 or A3 size 

DON’T QUOTE ME! 

• I don’t think about dying “It is the last think I want to do” 

• At my age “HAPPY HOUR’ is having a nap. 

• A bird in hand” gets Poop’t on” 

• Be nice to your kids, they will choose your nursing home. 

• Better late than! “Pregnant” 

• The only trouble with retirement you do not get a day off. 

• Support you local BINGO, Keep your Grandparents off the streets. 

• A perfect summers day, is when the sun is shining, a light breeze is blowing, and the birds a singing 

AND THE LAWN MOWER IS BROKEN 


. 

Contributions to The Journal and to the Club Web Site 

Contributions to both the Journal and the Web site are welcomed. 

Contributions may be in any format. They may be handwritten, typewritten, or photocopied documents, or even 

a telephone call or they may be computer files 

Paper copies can be given to the editor at meetings or runs, or posted to A Jenkin, PO Box 199, Dublin, SA 

5501. Photographs will be returned once they have been copied, but please clearly identify your ownership either 

by using soft pencil or marker on the rear, or placing in a sealed envelope with your name on the front. 

Computer literate people can email contributions to gvvcvced@baonline.com.au . MSWord is the preferred 

format for text and photos as .jpg files, preferably less than 100KB in size. Memory sticks and CDs are also 

accepted. 

Website: Photos of club events, reduced to less than 100KB in size can be emailed to bugeye@internode.on.net 

and these will be placed on the club’s website www.gawlercarclub.onoz.net 

Deadlines: Contributions will be accepted up to midday on the third Friday of the month before the publishing 

months: February, April, June, August, October and December 

Registration and use of Historic Vehicles under The Log Book System 

Preamble The system of historic Registration of Qualifying vehicles in S.A. is an excellent 

system that promotes the use of Historic Vehicles by Club Members in the enjoyment of their hobby. 

Historic Registration is a privilege given by the Register of Motor Vehicles to Club Members and the spirit 

of this system promotes the use or Historic Vehicles of this hobby. As , Historic Registration is only 

available to members of a recognized Club then it is the expectation of the Club that Members will use a 

small portion of the logged outings to participate in some Club Activities using their Historic Registered 

Vehicles. 

By-law 001 It is the expectation of the G.V.V.& C.V.C .that as a Member with Club Historic 

Registered Vehicle/s that you will attend and participate in at least three (3) Club Activities during a 

Club Calendar Year with one or more of your vehicles to qualify for re-issue of your club membership. Where 

there are special circumstances, you may present your Log Book and appeal to the Club Historic Registrars or 

Committee for their consideration. 

Accepted by Committee: 22/ 2/2000 Ratified at General Meeting: 21/ 3/2000 modified by Committee 27/1/2009 

I m p o r t a n t Your Log Book must be signed each year by 30 June by one of the club registrars. 

It is your responsibility to present your Log Book, current registration and membership receipt. 

Fees The membership fee is due by 1 st July every year. Renewals shall be on the 

prescribed renewal form which is posted in April to all financial members. Membership will cease if 

the membership fee remains unpaid thirty days after the due date. The Committee may re-admit the 

person upon payment of the joining fee plus the outstanding membership fee. 

DISCLAIMER 

Opinions expressed in the Journal are not necessarily those of the Gawler Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle 

Club or its editor. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of material submitted, errors and 

omissions may (and will accidentally) occur. 

Enquiries to the Editor: Alvin Jenkin, 8529 2504 email: gvvcvced@baonline.com.au . 


Brodie Bishop’s Fiat 501 Tourer under restoration 

See story page 3 

Seen at the November Club Barbeque Meeting:

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