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PR/ECLARVMThe Federal Journal of the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club of Australia.

Federal Rally IssueIssue Nos. 5 & 6-90. October/December, 1990

Regular FeaturesFrom the Editor 1748

Federal President’s Report 1754

Branch Reports 1755

1782Ghost Chatter

1784Market Place

Articles

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Front Cover Photo:

1990 Federal RallyRally Director’s ViewA Victorian View Toast to the Club Concours results Wineries Tour

ObituaryBill Cutts

R.R.E.C. Concours and Rallyby John AltmannA look at this magnificent

event in words and pictures

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EDITOR:Martin Bennett, "Allambi,"R.M.S. 3310, Goulburn, New South Wales. 2580 7? (048) 29 7140.

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Contributions: Articles, letters and/or illustrations for publication should be sent to the Editor.Whilst every care is taken to check information i published in PRAECLARUM, no responsibility can be accepted for errors, either typographical or factual. Views expressed by the Editor and con­tributors are not neccessarily those of the Club.

SECRETARY: Wendy Friezer19 Keston Ave., Mosman, N.S.W. 20887? (02) 267 1455 (W) 969 5834 (H)

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N.S. W. Branch President Bruce Boss, in full Highland regalia, applauds from the podium as the Overall Winner of the 1990 Federal Concours d'Elegance — and winner of three other awards there — South Australian member Eric Rainsford's 1912 Silver Ghost(1997) is driven into the Presentation Dinner. Eric at the wheel. Photo by Fix Fotos.

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From the Editor

Editorial overseas break

Good taste in cars runs in the family! The Editor's unde Jack Gleed's 1967 T Series.

Editor’s book

A particularly unusual experience was driving the Silver Dawn. It was my first time driving on the right of the road and to do so in a right hand-drive car was a little disconcerting!

The weekend went all too quickly and on Monday I was flying off to Detroit — only a fifty minute flight from Indianapolis — to pick up my flight to London.

At Heathrow I was met by my youngest brother, Ashley and his wife

It was a tonic to see the green and pleasant English countryside for the first time since 1976. Too long between visits. A diversion through the lovely unspoiled villages of Castle Combe and Biddestone fuelled this heady feeling. To top it off, the weather was beautiful throughout my three week stay.

After arriving in Bristol, where I stayed with my aunt and uncle, I was delighted to find that another uncle, who I remember usually owning Jaguars and the like, has a 1968 Bentley T Series. Good taste in cars runs in the family!

My main reason for visiting the U.K. was to visit G. T. Foulis & Co., publishers, with whom I have signed a contract for a new book, the title of which will be “ROLLS-ROYCE & BENTLEY: the Crewe Years.” As the title suggests, this will deal with the Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars since 1945 and will do so in considerable depth. Enough said for the present, but I’ll keep you in touch with pro­gress.

As well as owning some truely magnificent Rolls-Royce cars — his Chapron-bodied PH (16SK) has fea­tured more than once in PRAECLARUM — Tom is a keen col­lector of Rolls-Royce and Bentley photographs and sales literature and pleasant hours were spent poring over the collection.

Tracey, who live near that most beautiful English city, Bath. The drive west down the M4 motorway in a Rover was interesting. The speed of the main traffic flow, despite a nominal 70mph speed limit, was 90mph — with quite a few cars doing much more than that in the third lane! The police concern themselves only with dangerous driving.

American A. C. T. Branch member Tom Solley owns this very pretty and superbly restored Silver Dawn two-door saloon by Hooper (STH73). Your Editor enjoyed a ride in this car from Indianapolis to Tom's home in Bloomington. Indiana, and later drove it.

Two weeks after the Leura Federal Rally your Editor took off overseas for a little under a month. First stop was Los Angeles where I caught connect­ing flights via Denver to Indianapolis, where I was met by Club memberTom Solley in his Hooper two-door Silver Dawn (STH73) and driven to his home in Bloomington, Indiana. This is a pic­turesque part of the United States and was particularly so with the trees starting to take on their autumnal hues. The way I was looked after by Tom and his wife Carol gave me good reason to be impressed with American hospitality.

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CreweOn 30th October, I visited Rolls-

Royce Motor Cars Ltd at the Crewe Factory. I was not there for a Factory tour — for two reasons. Firstly, I have been on a Factory tour before and

“Pinnacle” is a glossy, high quality colour magazine published annually on behalf of the Rolls-Royce Enthusi­asts’ Club. In future our own Club is participating and all members will receive the next issue in the first half of next year. Keith Wherry (N.S.W.) and Ian Irwin (A.C.T.) have written articles, the latter of which I delivered to the “Pinnacle” office in London — and was fortunate enough to be treated to a superb lunch at no less an establishment than Simpson’s on the Strand, one of London’s more famous and prestigious restaurants.

have been told that it is something one really only needs to do once. Secondly, the Factory had just been closed for tours. This usually means a new model is just around the corner, but will have to wait and see!

Your Editor experienced considerable trouble attempting to park in the nearby town of Nantwych. the medieval streets of which were not built with motorcars in mind! Silver Spur 11 courtesy of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd.

sponded frequently over the years. It was good to meet this amicable gentleman and enthusiast face to face after so many years. We took a Silver Spur II out into the countryside and had a most enjoyable lunch in a small county pub, where David was well known. Photographs of Rolls- Royce cars and railway locomotives adorned the walls and good conver-

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Australian advertising is needed. The magazine is free to members and advertising is the only revenue source. Any member wishing to enquire about advertising in “Pinnacle” or having any ideas should contact Sales Manager Jane Casey, Burleigh Magazines Ltd., 23-27 Tudor Street, London EC4Y OHR, United Kingdom. Telephone: (071)583 9199, Fax: (071)5831216 or 583 7026.

A newly completed Silver Spur // emerging on test from the Crewe factory. The demonstrator Silver Spur 11 driven by the Editor is at right.

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sation filled the air. The English country pub is a truely unique insti­tution!

Nowthis was a revelation! Although few Rolls-Royce enthusiasts would have read more than I have about the Hunt House, or heard more about it from friends who had been there, I

The 7 989 Bentley Turbo R used by the Editor in Pyms Lane, Crewe. A car on test — with incomplete rear lights and no bumpers — has just passed. The factory is in the background.

I was then welcomed and given a conducted tour by Bunny Austin, whose full-time occupation is looking after the Hunt House and all it

So another visit was arranged to coincide with a meeting of the RREC Executive, part of which I was prive- leged to sit in on while a fine lunch was served (yet another free lunch!) The atmoshpere was gentlemanly and, as a member of our own Federal Council for some years, a sense of deja vu crept up on me! The oppor-

Emma Newman, who so ably looks aftertheClubShopand with whom so many Australian Club members have been in contact by letter and tele­phone, drove me back to Milton Keynes Station. However, one visit was not nearly enough. Besides, I hadn’t yet met that grand gentleman of the RREC, Eric Barrass.

contains. An enviable job at the first sight, but an onerous responsibility which he and the part-time staff there handle with dignified effiency. The Royce Room is almost a Holy place, with its amazing display of F.H.Royce artifacts; then there is the library, the workshop, the archives held in the Eric Barrass Wing — I could go on and on, but the realization that only being there can reveal the true significance of this place, I will curb my enthusi­asm. Suffice to say that I feel it is unfair that the upkeep of the Hunt House is left to the RREC and those who are members of and donate money to the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation. It was empha­sised to me more than once that the Hunt House is truely international, for the inestimable benefit of Rolls- Royce and Bentley enthusiasts the world over, and as such we should, in my view, all be funding it. Food for thought. Let me have your views.

I drove the SilverSpur II backtothe Factory and David was complimen­tary of my handling of the big car in the narrow country roads. He said it was obviously not the first time I had driven a Rolls-Royce! Back at the Factory David returned to his office to catch up on some work and left me with the Silver Spur II, which I drove overtothe picturesque neighbouring town of Nantwich and photographed it with some of the lovely medieval builings as a backdrop. Unfortu­nately, although it was bright and sunny, it had been raining earlier in the day and the car was quite dirty from the drive. Also, the narrow streets are difficult, if not impossible, to park in and I had to resort to stopping on the double yellow “no standing’’ lines and hurriedly getting out of the car, taking a quick shot and moving on. Actually, I wasn’t keen to keep the Silver Spur II for too long, magnificent though it was. Why not? Because there was a Bentley Turbo R waiting for me back at the Factory! Now that’s my kind of motorcar! It was with considerable reluctance that I returned the Turbo R keys to David Preston so that he could drive me to Crewe station in time for my train back to Bristol. A memorable day!

was nevertheless unprepared for the sheer size of the place, the atmos­phere and the scope of what’s held there on behalf of Rolls-Royce and Bentley enthusiasts worldwide. I was met at the ultra-modern Milton Keynes railway station by RREC Chief Executive Peter Baines and driven the short distance to the picturesque — so many places in Britain amply qualify for this adjecive — village of Paulerspury, where the Hunt House occupies a position of prominence.

Bunny Austin, who looks after The Hunt House for the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation and the RREC.

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At day’s end Malcolm Tucker, who lives in Bath, kindly offered me a lift to that city where I had arranged a meeting with my second-youngest brother who I had not seen for fourteen years. (My two youngest brothers, though brought up in Australia, both live in that lovely part of England.)

fitting getting hard to find in this era of the Silver Spirit II. Truely the end of an era.

My favourite, of the cars built there, is the Bentley Continental Convert­ible — though I would want traditional chrome radiator grille vanes in lieu of the standard painted finish that normally distinguishes this model. Richard said this would be no problem and many such individual requests are smoothly accomodated.

Another revelation! One tends to imagine Mulliner Park Ward in London to be some sort of cottage industry, with perhaps half a dozen cars being painstakingly hand-built at any one time. It therefore came as a surprise to find that although there is certainly a great deal of handcrafting work involved and the cars are cer­tainly built in an incredibly pain­staking manner, the Hythe Road works are certainly big enough to be well out of the cottage industry class and the number of cars under con­struction at any one time is more of the order of a hundred or so.

The coachwork for the absolute final Phantom VI under construction at Mulliner Park Ward and ...

The end of an era of Phantom builders. From left to right: John Shaw, Doug Humphries, John Martin, Richard Mann. Dennis Lawes. Roy Nash and apprentice Presh Shah, beside the second last Phantom VI. This car is being built for George and Elizabeth Moore.

I saw several cars finished in black with tan upholstery, a colour com­bination that I think would be my choice.

I was met by genial Richard Mann, Mulliner Park Ward’s senior Quality Engineer. Although it was wonderful to see the Rolls-Royce Corniche and Bentley Continental Convertibles taking shape, the highlight was seeing the last three Phantom VI cars in different stages of construction. The very last PVI chassis was await­ing its steering box — a Silver Cloud

The good news is that an Australian-compliant version of the Corniche and Continental is under development, but with ourhigh import duty and the iniquitous 50% sales tax on luxury cars the mind boggles at what the final price would be in this country.

tunity to meet General Secretary & Bulletin Editor Eric Barrass, Chairman and “Pinnacle” Editor Malcolm Tucker, Chief Executive Peter Baines (again), Vice Chairman Brian Bilton-Sanderson and other RREC Stalwarts including Douglas Vaughan and Charles Tabor was a great privelege.

... its chassis. This is the very last Rolls-Royce chassis, as all other models have been chassisless since 1965. It is also the last Rolls-Royce to use carburetters, leaf spring rear suspension and conventional brake fluid.

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Los AngelesMy first homeward stop was again

Los Angeles, California. Here I was met by Club member Gary Wales in his brand new Bentley Turbo. This remarkable car is finished in a most impressive and eye-catching colour scheme — gleaming black with red fine-lines, red upholstery with black piping and black carpets with red edge-binding. Absolutely superb!

Heading up the San Diego Free­way, which has no fewer than five lanes in each direction, I had my first taste of L.A. traffic. We were rarely over 30mph and frequently all ten lanes were stationary! This was at seven o’clock at night! It’s sort of a ten lane parking lot.

Most of Saturday 10th November was spent at Gary’s workshop where the Southern California Region of the RROC Inc was holding a Technical Session. Instructor for the day was Roger Ford, a former employee of Rolls-Royce, now resident in sunny California. Roger seemed to have all the answers on Rolls-Royce engines, both pre- and post-war and more than one member present told me that they didn’t know what they would do without him. It was good to meet a

That night I flew non-stoptoSydney and back to earth with a bump!

Continental with two-door saloon coachwork by H.J. Mulliner.

Gary Wales at his Rolls-Royce and Bentley restoration shop, with newly completed 1939 Wraith Chassis (WRB21). Below: Roger Ford addressing the southern California Region RROC Technical Day audience at shop, 10th November.

Perhaps the most interesting and exotic of the cars being restored by Gary Wales is this Franay drophead on early MkVI Bentley chassis No. B20BH. The car has spatted wheels at the rear and front, and acres of chrome embellishments. Gary says "its the only one like it on my block".

sizeable group of RROC Inc members and see a few of their cars, including at least three of which there are no examples in Australia — my personal favourite being a Bentley S2

Rather less authentic (!) and just for fun, is Gary’s “Bentley Royale” pro­ject. This is built on a discarded Wraith chassis with a 41/z-1itre Bentley radiator and a rakish coupe body, all powered bya pair(countthem — two!) B80 engines driving through a 5-speed Rolls-Royce commercial gearbox. Just how those two R-R straight eights are geared to a common output shaft escapes me — its quite an engineering feat. This 111/z litres or so of power unit is fed by two pairs of SCII carburetters! Well what else was he going to do with all those left-over bits and pieces?!

Gary has a most incredible house. I will not even attempt to describe it. Very much a case of “you had to be there”. However, I can tell you a little about what Gary does. He restores Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars. Mainly pre-war and early post-war models. He does this to a very high standard indeed. I saw a pre-war Wraith chassis and a very early Mk VI Bentley chassis, both freshly restor­ed — both to a high standard of finish and authenticity. Also under restor­ation were Derby Bentleys, a brace of AJS-series left-drive Plls, another Wraith with lovely razor edge James Young saloon coachwork and a magnificent Saoutchik-bodied PI tourer.

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The Singapore Police rodent officer's car?

Rat-catcher’s Rolls?

Island Concours

Martin Bennett

George Sevenoaks

In the General Secretary’s notes in RREC Bulletin No.170 there was a photograph of a Silver Spirit police car in Singapore. In characteristic Barrass wit, the venerable General Secretary — who also doubles as Bulletin Editor amongst other posts, to keep him off the streets — added “I suppose the rodent officer only gets a Shadow”. We don’t know that its the rat-catcher’s car — it could be the desk sergeant’s — but Victor Steiner (Vic.) sends a photograph to prove that the Silver Shadow police car is not a product of Eric Barrass’s sense of humour, but a reality!

The Dunhill International Concours d’Elegance was held on Hamilton Island on 22nd September. Vintage, Classic, Exotic and modern cars of a variety of marqueswere shipped from all over Australia to the beautiful

A specail mention must be made of Bill’s son-in-law Murray Braund who had the solemn task of offering the Eulogy and the last Psalm No. 28 — “But it is good for me to draw near to God. I have put my trust in the Lord God that I declare all my works”.

From all of us we say “Farewell, Bill, but not Goodbye”.

Bill served with the RAAF during the second World War and was stationed at Darwin. The only gripe I ever heard Bill make was the loss of a brother on active service.

Bill was a truely family man of the first order and on my last visit to him in hospital he mentioned he was more concerned with the trouble he was causing his family than hisown health and was pleased to hear that he would be going home the following Friday. Unfortunately, he did not make it.

Bill came to Crows Nest in the early 1950s and my first meeting with him was when he called into my show­room and handed me a cardboard container with six special glasses en­graved thereon with Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars. Since that time I have sold him many cars and we have re­mained very good friends over the years.

Bill was an esteemed member of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club, New South Wales Branch, which he joined in 1956 soon after purchasing his first 25/30 h.p. Rolls-Royce from me and now owned by member Geoffrey Boscoe.

It was with shock and sadness we received the news that Bill had pas­sed away in Gosford Hospital from a second heart attack.

VALEDICTIONWilliam Charles Gifford Cutts

1980 Corniche Convertible (DRH50719) owned by Michael Kazacos (Old.) — Peoples' Choice, Dunhill International Concours d'Elegance, Hamilton Island, Queensland, 22nd September.

It was a sad treck to Terrigal on the 14th of August for the Memorial and Thanksgiving Service which was attened by many members of HIS and our Club and members of the Scots Kirk Church of Terrigal to which he belonged. One very good friend, Michael Bridencopecamealltheway from Tamworth.

This unique concours involves Australia’s leading fashion designers who create and stage a prodution for each car with models, gowns, dancers, musical themes and chor­eography. The judging panel consists of fashion editors and identies from the motoring press, who combine their scores. I am pleased to report that one of our members, Dr. Michael Kazacos (Qid.) won Best of Class and Supreme Award with his 1979 Maserati, as well a Peoples’ Choice with his 1980 Corniche Convertible (DRH50719) — the subject of our photograph. The Corniche also won Best Car of the Decade 1980-90 at the All British Car Day in August, with 480 cars in attendance, and was judged Class Winner and Overall Winner at the 1990 RROC Queensland Branch Concours.

Bill became Treasurer of the Club in 1965 and in 1975 at the Albury Federal Rally, was made an Honorary Life Member for services to the Club. Bill retired from his position as Branch Treasurer in 1976.

Great Barrier Reef island for the glamourous extravaganza and judging.

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Report of Federal President

Technical Literature

Federal Structure

Branch Activities

Federal Officers

Inter-Clubs Meeting

Federal Rally Manual

Factory Records

International Liaison

Hunt House had been chosen for this important task.

It is becoming clear that there is more internationality developing in

With the increasing size of the Club the burden of organisation by the host Branch of the Federal Rally is becoming more onerous. The Federal Rally Manual will be invaluable to Branches as a standard reference for the administrative tasks required to organise the Rally. Again, a draft will be available to Branches for their consideration early in 1991.

This issue is of a vital importance to our Club and has been treated as a matter of priority by the Federal Executive.

In recent years the activities of the Club have been conducted under the auspices of the 1983 Constitution. With the finalisation of the incorpor­ation process for all Branches it has become necessary to modify the formal structure under which we operate.

There was some discussion over the question of access to Bentley records with the Bentley Drivers’ Club asking for custody of these records. Rolls-Royce confirmed the policy of using just one approved location for important company archives and the

The major issues discussed at the meeting have been published in PRAECLARUM. Items of particular interest to Members included: —

I am pleased to advise that all Branches have had an excellent year with numerous meetings and rallies having been organised. The strength of our Club remains the enthusiasm of Members and their participation in Branch activities. I would urge all members when travelling interstate to make contact with local committee members and where possible attend local meetings or rallies.

I mustpaytributetotheassistance I have received from the Federal Ex­ecutive. Wendy Friezer, Gil Ralph, John Fittler and Ian Dodd have all discharged their responsibilities in a most efficent manner. Without their support my task would have been much more difficult. Their devotion to the aims of our Club has ensured a successful year’s operations.

In conclusion, may I say that I have enjoyed the first twelve months in office and I am looking forward to the next twelve months.

Russell Rolls,Federal Preside”'

This meeting held in London in February is chaired by a senior Rolls- Royce Executive. All Clubs associ­ated with the movement participate in a general forum. Tom Clarke attended the 1990 meeting on behalf of the Club.

Those Members who have tried to get reprints of technical literature from Rolls-Royce through the dealer network will probably havefoundthat it can be difficult. If you are lucky and they have what you are looking for in stock, you will get it quickly. If you are unlucky and they don’t have it in stock, in the normal course of events, you will wait until Rolls-Royce ac­cumulate enough orders to reprint a batch. Rolls-Royce have agreed to modify this policy to speed up the availability of such literature.

In particular I must pay tribute to the efforts of Martin Bennett, the Editor of PRAECLARUM. PRAECLARU M is a magazine of inter­national repute and we are indeed fortunate that Martin makes his time available to produce such an excel­lent publication.

our movement than there has been in the past. There is a lot of activity now forjoint rallies with our sister Clubs in the UK and the USA.

I travelled to the UK again in September where I met John Kennedy of the 20 Ghost Club. John is the organiserof the AlpineTrial Re­enactment in 1993. This event will be held under the auspices of all major clubs; 20 Ghost Club, RREC, RROC Inc., RROC Aust. John Kennedy asked me to nominate a member in Australia to act as a single point of contact for liason. I have nominated Malcolm Johns to undertake this task.

Day to day activities of Branches are provided for within the individual Branch Rules. On a national basis it is vital that we maintain a unified Federal structure and as a conse­quence we need to establish an alternative formal mechanism. Legal advice has been obtained and it seems that the most appropriate way to maintain the Federal nature of our Club is for all Branches to enter into a legal agreement which prescribes the activities of the Club nationally. An initial draft of this agreement has been prepared. I anticipate the final draft will be available for consider­ation by the? Branches early in 1991.

The Federal Executive has spent the last twelve months on three major issues, the first is the Federal struc­ture, the second is the Federal Rally Manual and in particular the Concours judging, the third is the question of international liaison.

— Federal Council Meeting Leura, 28th September, 1990.

I visited the US in October last year where I met Peter and Bonnie Lind and some other committee members of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club, Inc. The Linds attended this year’s Federal Rally to discuss possible Australian participation at the RROC Inc. National Meet next year in Monterey. They asked me to appoint somebody from our Club as an official liaison officer to act as a single channel of communication on matters associated with Australian participation at Monterey. I have nominated Keith Wherry to under­take this task.

It is with pleasure that I report on the activities of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia for 1989/90.

I visited the UK in June and had general discussions with RREC and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd personnel.

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Queensland Branch

David MillerPresident

The start of the 1989/90 year for the ACT brach was the June 1989 long weekend with the NSW Branch at Bundanoon which set the chal­lenge for the ACT Branch to do better in 1990. These joint weekends have become a part of both Branches’ events calendars and it is going to be interesting as the years progress to see what variety both Branches can think up for this annual event.

Our “Silver Spirit Day” this year was a little bit different to usual. As the local RR distributor is also the dis­tributor for Porsche and we get on very well with the Porsche club, we combined the event and had a great day. York Motors provided a dem­onstration Spirit and Porsche pro­vided their demonstration Carrer 4WD.I never was able to have a ride in the new Spirit due to the number of Porsche members who stood in queue to have a ride in a comfortable car. Allan Hope of Scuderia Veloce Motors was most relieved at the end of the day to get his cars back safe and sound (and with some rubber left on the tyres of the Carrera.

Since coming to office in 1988 I have had a most enjoyable, but busy time. We had to lift our game in several areas and we also had the honourof arrangingthe 1989 Federal Rally looming before us. I believe we can say that the latter was a complete success — a success of course en­sured by our resident members at

The ‘Northern Spirit’ has continued to be a great source of Branch news and technical information, thanks to Kerry Moorhouse. Club records and finances maintained by our Registrar Wallace Moorhouse, and Historian/- Treasurer Sue Dunstan. Our Library was resurrected and organised by Fred Maybury. I offerthankson behalf of our members to the efforts of these people and our efficient secretary Brian Branneliy for the years work. A special mention must be madeforthe work done by David Vann, who stood in as President on many occasions, and organised meetings and events for us through the year.

We are looking forward to a strong and enjoyable decade to come.

David SheppardPresident

The outings we enjoyed this year were; British Car Clubs Day, bigger and better than the year before, and under the organisational skills of David Vann and Barry Sparks; our Conours d’Elegance at Old Ormeau Town was well attended with a high standard of car preparation. In November we had a run to historic Harrisville, where the museum was opened up especially for us.Picnic days at Bunyaville Forrest, and family day outing to the Suncoast Crayfish Farm.

Ian Dunn organised us well during the year as Events Director and we are still looking fora replacement. We seem to be suffering the same problem as other clubs in that every­one is too busy to take on demanding positions. John Curry has set up our Branch shop well and has handed it over to Luke Drady to continue to develop it. The cooperation between Branch shops is to be encouraged as it not only increases variety but helps to contain prices. We go forward into this year with membership numbers almost unchanged but hope that they pick up with the economy. As almost a “Company Town” Canberra is tied up with the fluctuations in government spending and so I haven’t seen too many new cars in our Branch lately, although our Secretary, St John Herbert, is enjoying the addition of a modern Spirit to his stable of veteran and vintage cars.

despite the regrettable loss of 7 members resigned/deceased, and a further 10 members removed through non-payment of subs. We have gained some excellent post­war cars and unfortunately lost a lovely Phantom III overseas.

Highlights of our monthly meetings were our 20th Birthday Party Meeting when David Gibson opened up historic Newstead House for us to view; also Max Duncombe spoke to us on a technique he has developed to manufacture head-and tail-light Lenses to original design and colour; we had instructional talks on care of Batteries; Castrol oils; and Suncorp Classic Car Insurance advice. Plus some Nostalgic Film evenings.

We have been endeavouring to add some more interest to our montly meeting with presentations on various topics (related and unrelated to our hobby) and we thank Peter O’Neill for his continued display of items related to the restoration of Ian Irwin’s SG 1404, Bob McCulloch for his presentation on the Sea Safety Centre and Martin Bennett for his slide show.

proposed that the position of Junior Vice-President be offered to one of the Wagga members. Brian McDonald has taken up the position and despite the problem of distance is making a significant contribution to the Branch.

Our Concours was held as usual in conjunction with The Council of ACT Car Clubs “Wheels 1990” and our chief judge Martin Bennett had a difficult time deciding on the overall winner due to the improving standard of cars. Brian McDonald’s SCIII (SCX785) ended up taking the honours. Brian, along with the other Wagga Wagga members, go to a lot of trouble to prepare their cars and the result can be seen in the trophies they receive. The Wagga group are the most enthusiastic in the Branch and in recognition of this May Goudie

1989/90 was an interesting year for the Qld Branch, with our total membership ending up at 102,

The ACT Branch finished up the year with its hosting of the event at Nowra on the South Coast where we were ably assisted in catering by the Nowra RSL. The most interesting event of the long weekend (and pos­sibly the year!) was the gymkhana at the Naval Air Station Nowra where Bob McCulloch (ex-Fleet Air Arm) arranged with the Navy for us to use the tarmac for our gymkhana. A suitably parked (and RR engined) HS748 provided opportune cover under it’s wing whilst members sheltered from an early rain shower and viewed the attempts of drivers to negotiate obstacles. The event of the year was certainly the “Blind slalom” where passengers guided a blind­folded driver. There were several lighthearted “domestics” whilst drivers and passenger(s) tried to agree which was right and left but most hilarious was when one “proper” car, (un-named) after clean­ing up it’s fair share of markers, de­parted the tarmac, crossed the grass and was weaving it’s way to the run­way before being turned around.

Thredbo was on again this year as usual but this year, it was held in March at the same time as the Bentley Drivers’ Club weekend and so we had the added interest of mixing with our compatriots and sharing a cool drink or two.

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Victoria Branch

It should be noted that two out of every three members have attended at least one event in the last two years. This must be an improvement don’t you think? Thank you for the honour of allowing me to be your president for the last two years, especially during the Federal Rally at Broken Hill.

It has been said of Rolls-Royce that even their mistakes are beautifully made. I hope any of ours fell into that category.

The standard of our newsletter had lifted not only in journalism, but also in appearance. John Bull now looks after the editing and his fine drawings add a special and unique quality to our production.

The practice of designating par­ticular rallies as “Marque” outing has been well received and will certainly be continued in the new year.

The Committe has given a deal of thought to encouraging greater at­tendance of pre-war cars at Monthly Rallies. The target, set in January, of having at least two such cars at each Rally up until June was achieved. Let us resolve to roll this target forward to December.

The “Fly-in” at Wooloomanata was well attended both by our Members and the Vintage Aircraft Society and their guests. Subject to agreement with the VAS we will endeavour to organise a similar event in 1991.

The “New Members” Day at Peter Crooke’s property was also most suc- cessul with a good attendance of both new members and pre-war cars.

products we admire, cherish restore and, hopefully, preserve.

With increasing longevity of the club it is becoming more difficult to find new guest speakers for our Meetings. The Committee would wel­come suggestions from Members in this regard.

In line with our policy of achieving a motoring/non-motoring balance at Monthly meetings we have enjoyed a varied range of interesting speakers. In this regard I must mention the presentation by the Melbourne Fire Brigade on fire extinguishers and their use. This presentation was par­ticularly valuable for the insight it gave into the protection of our valu­able assests, both in the house and the garage.

I am pleased to report that the Club has completed another very success­ful year. Whilst membership has stabilised at around 270 we have a growing core of enthusiasts who have boosted attendances at both Meet­ings and Rallies.

Peter Cox, President

The total number of cars registered with the Victoria Branch reached 371, of which 254 were Rolls-Royce motor cars, and 117 were Bentley motor cars. This represents a total increase

With regards to our cars, the most notable feature in 1989/90 was the number of pre-war cars which have entered the Branch, thus reversing the trend of the previous few years.

As at 30 June 1990, there were 268 members, of whom 25 were Assoc­iatesand 11 were Full Members with­out cars. There were six Newsletter only subscribers.

The “Newsletter” is the life-blood of our Club. It is the principal channel of communication with Members. Paul and Marilyn Stokes have tackled their task with dedication and enthusiasm and have ensured the maintenance of high editorial and production stan­dards. Tore Pannuzzo has continued to foster interest in the library and has been most persistent in following up misplaced books. Ian Dodd has con­tributed a wealth of knowledge to and sage council at Committee Meetings. Heather Rolls has accepted with good grace my eccentricities per­taining to Rolls-Royce matters and has organised our excellent Annual Dinner and Christmas Party.

Our Monthly Rallies are always en­joyable, relaxing and well-planned, thanks to the untiring efforts of Graham Cornish.

Over the years successive Commit­tees have given consideration to securing some form of permanent Club Rooms for storage of library books, archive material, etc. Some progress was made this year with the provision by the Association for the Blind of lockable cupboards adjacent to our normal meeting room. At least this is a start and will enable us to sort through some material previously stored in members’ garages.

Let us remember“THECOMPANY” whose ROLLS-ROYCE & BENTLEY

It would be remiss of me not to recognise, on your behalf, the efforts oftheCommittee. Geoffrey Down has led the Committee during my ab- ences overseasand has meticulously maintained our Register. Graeme Johnstone, who retires this year, has been of assistance where legal matters have been involved. My par­ticular thanks to Graeme for his con­tribution over the past two years. Robin Hickman has diligently hand­led his onerous administrative duties. Geoffrey May has ensured that our strong financial position has been preserved.

Membership has increased slightly to90.1 must thankyourcommitteefor the last two years, they have been most supportive and creative. Kim Sawers has not re-nominated for 1990-91 and is thus retiring from State Branch Committee. I thank Kim for his efforts and past service as president. I would like to take this opportunity to likewise acknowledge the work of Secretary (Minutes) Paul Szuster. Of particular help to me per­sonally and the club in general, was vice-president Gavin Sandford- Morgan whose club experience and wise counsel were invaluable. Gavin supervised the production and/or mounting of our perpetual trophies. This task was accomplished with the expected high standard that Gavin always gives. Likewise, David Heuzenroeder was most helpful for arranging judges for both the Federal Rally and the State Concours. Tom Johnston was most generous with his rally sponsorship and Lincoln Kakoschke continued to look after the register. Finally, I must thank treasurer Rory Poland for working so diligently with me, not only on financial matters, but also with the arrangement of venues and catering. Thanks Rory.

The excellence in venue and at­tendance at Montly Rallies had been maintained if not increased. The Concours at Burnham Beeches at­tracted 80 “proper” cars, a Club record. A number of interstate members joined us for this event, a further indication of its success.

Broken Hill — Betty and Kevin Astill. Of the functions held during the year, the Christmas gathering, the Mini Rally at Clare and the Concours at Chateau Reynella were the most significant. The following club members are owed our special thanks for providing the respective venues; David & Judy Heuzenroeder, Alastair & Janet Angas and Bob Hardy. We also must show apprec­iation to Hardy Wines for their sponsorship during the rally.

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Western Australia Branch

The past two years have been ex­tremely enjoyable for me — both in terms of the Club’s growth — now at an all time record membership and in terms of the feeling of the club that is reflected in such positive attend­ances at meetings and events.

This is my second, and therefore my last “President’s Report”!

While the overall growth may have been modest, there has been a significant increase in the number of pre-war cars, and in the quality of the stock. The most significant loss to the

Mention should be made of two New Phantoms, 101TC, beautifully refurbished by John Altmann, and 95RF, resurrected by Roy McKenzie. These epitomize the aims of the club.

of 11 cars in the year. The Branch has more than doubled in size over the past decade.

Another recent outing we hosted was the British Car Day in conjunc-

I believe our Rally Marshall has a more ambitious run up his sleeve for next year — a trip up the Canning stock route! There is one Ghost among us that is quite familiar with the route from its younger days — so why not?

Following on from our most suc­cessful week-long run to Carnarvon (about 2000 mis round trip) in August 89, our Rally Marshall Hugh Barnett arranged a goldfields Rally of a week’s duration in July. The turnout consisted of a PI, two Pill, three Shadows, a 41/4 litre, two Mk VI and two S1.

on with an annual event named in his honour.

On our return journey we travelled south to Hyden where the famous granite formation of Wave Rock was visited and we were shown the car collection of local farmer Russel Mouritz who had the foresight to develop the area for tourism. Black Friday (13th) was celebrated appro­priately due to the forethought of Vai Keogh, who decorated the restaurant in spider fashion complete with cob­webs, etc.

To the Committee, and to the members, thank you for affording me the honour of being Club President for the past two years. I trust you have had as much fun out of the Club as I have.

The support of the members and of the Committee was very much ap­preciated throughout the year.

Plans are well advanced for our Federal Rally Sept 12-16 1991. Those of you who regretted missing the last one in ’85 will have no excuse this time!

We are hosting a contingent of Victorian members in November who are visiting us for a day to see what the West has to offer on Rolls- Roycedom.

Early Sept, took us on a tour of the Swan Valley ending up for lunch at the historic Houghton Winery and a most splendid day passed all too quickly.

tion wih the Hotham Valley Steam Train. The cars escorted the double header to GinGin where 300 cars and upwards of 5000 people invaded the town. At the end of the day we were congratulated by the Shire in that not one piece of litterwas left behind.The weather was glorious and the outing was one of the most successful motoring events in W.A.

Murray Davison stepped into the Presidency in July. Also in July the club visited the new home of the Heytesbury Collection at the family stud of the Holmes a’Courts. The col­lection and its home are magnificent.

Maurice J. BrockwellPresident

R J RollsPresident

The past 12 months have been an excellent year for the Branch and we are looking forward to a betteryear. in 1990/91.

The year’s success was very much dampened by the very sad loss or our Life Member Harry Thompson. Trib­utes to Harry flowed in from all branches of the movement. His know­ledge of Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars was legendary. With May’s ap-

Club was the resignation of John proval however his memory will live Ham, when a 1936 Phantom III (3AZ204) and six Silver Ghosts left the Branch. Overall however, the gains have more than made up for the losses.

Our August outing was a Restor­ation Run in memory of the late Harry Thompson, Life member and ex- Federal Chief Judge. A large crowd attended at Roger Fry’s where Harry’s special took pride of place With May and herfamily all adjourned to Whitman Park for a picnic.

The Club was a very active member of the combined Car Clubs Assoc­iation throughout the year, with Murray Davison taking over as President of the C.C.C., and I con­tinuing to head upthe C.C.C. Museum Committee.

Everyone is now a “full bottle” on Southern Cross, Coolgardie, and Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Ora Banda and Broken Arrow thanks to Kalgoorlie natives the Keoghs and geological expert and historian Jim Lissiman. We visited mine sites, nickel smelters, gold processing plant and the Boulder Block Pub which sports a mine shaft in the middle of the bar. Gil Ralph (Vic.) joined our party one night in Kalgoorlie.

The 16 month battle by the C.C.C. to stopthe Western Australian Museum selling 10 vehicles from the Percy Markham collection failed. In February they went up for Auction, with only one car staying in Western Australia. It was of course a bitter blow for the old car movement in this state and for this Club in particular. Percy Markham did so much to get the Club started in W.A. and was our inaugural President. The decision to sell, and the manner in which David Parker as Minister for the Arts con­ducted himself, said a great deal about the moral bankruptcy of the State Government. The cars of course are lost to the people of Western Australia and the State will never be

An enjoyable week was had by all. The Pill had a comfortable trip home on a transporter due to diff. trouble and Breda Greene had a most un­comfortable home journey due to a broken ankle. 1500 miles were clocked up.

The Club had a most active year, with open meetings each month and also a motoring/social event. A summary of these events follows:

There is always a danger in thanking members of the Committee that you are seen to mention some at the exclusion of others. I must how­ever, in thanking sincerely all the Committee for their help, especially thank Hugh Barnett for his marvel­lous contribution in organising such first class Rallies, and Kelvin Ferris who is probably the most pro­fessional Club Secretary I have ever had the pleasure of working with. You made my job so very easy.

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R.R.E.C. Concours &

by John Altmann (Vic.)

John Young's 1938 Phantom III (3CM1 73) Hooper fixed head coupe. Photo by John Altmann.

Silver Ghost parts, John Malamatinos CAV lights and many more restorers, part and tool specialists new and secondhand.

Leonard CooperDavid EckbergGeorge Forbes & Fiona John HurleyJohn Hurley, wife & son David & Diana Jones Max & Michelle Latimer Russell Rolls Victor Steiner

Rally at Castle Ashby 16th & 17th June, 1990

VICTORIAJohn & Jan Altmann Russell & Pauline Burge

NEW SOUTH WALESDavid AxeBrian & Kay InderMalcolm & Debbie JohnsPhil MorrowNick PrestonJoe QuattrocchiJohn & Marienne VawserKeith & Kerry Wherry, Sara & Emma also Tom & Fiona Clarke (W.A. Branch resident in the U.K.)

The venue for the RREC Rally, Castle Ashby, is only a short distance from Hunt House. The Castle is the seat of the Marquis of Northamptonshire and is one of the great stately homes of England. Built originally from 1574 to 1 640, it is set in 200 acres of garden parkland laid out by Capability Brown and sur­rounded by 2000 acres of beautiful farm land. The Castle is not a hotel, but is leased out for convent io ns and con­ferences and has facilities for over­night accommodation. At present 9 such rooms are available but even­tually, when buildingand refurbishing is complete, the Castle will have 23 luxuriously appointed double bed­rooms. We were fortunate to be ac­commodated in the “State Sitting Room”, a vast room filled with price­less antique furniture, tapestries and painting. It was a unique experience to have spent four days in such a grand stately home. Exceptfor break­fast, meals are not available at the Castle, but the Falcon Inn in the Castle Ashby village, where some members stayed, served enjoyable dinners.

About 4 pm winners were an­nounced and each made a lap of honour in front of the Castle where prizes were distributed while Eric Barrass broadcast details of the cars and drivers. I had devoted most of the day to inspecting those cars in which I was particularly interested viz: the pre-war cars and was kept so busy that I must ask you to excuse any ertorsor omissions from the following list of Australian members attending the Concours.

Saturday was a casual day with few cars but the trade stands doing good business. About 24 marquees housed people selling anything from a 5 million dollar Silver Ghost to a 5 dollar exhaust gasket. Amongst the exhibitors were Charles Howard showing Silver Ghosts, P & A Wood, Ristes & Arnett selling and restoring cars, Coldwell Engineering new spare parts for Silver Ghosts etc., Jonathon Harley restoration and

This photograph is not claimed to show the complete Australian contingent at Castle Ashby. Nevertheless, there are really too many people here to list in a coherent caption — so just have fun picking them out for yourself!

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The Company's 1904 10 h.p. Rolls- Royce (20154) on display at Castle Ashby. Photo by Bryan Inder (N.S. W.)

This is the 1985 Silver Spur Centenary (ANF14000). now in the care of the RREC. Bryan Inder pic.

This early PH (6OGN) has saloon coachwork by Australian coachbuilder Martin & King — understandably rare in the U. K. The lines of the coachwork make for an interesting comparison with those of88LK on p. 1 736. PRAECLARUM 4-90. Photo by Tom Clarke.

Andrew Pastouna's 1954 Silver Wraith Hooper landaulette (BLW92). Photo by John Altmann (Vic.)

A 1901 2-cyhnder Decauville also on display. A similar car to this inspired Henry Royce to build his first car— and influenced the design. Bryan Inder pic.

It is not known whether this is a genuine Bentley Camargue or an antidote to that mindless practice of the 'sixties and 'seventies — converting Bentley cars to Rolls- Royce appearance. Actually, your Editor has always believed that this is how the Camargue should have been. Bryan Inder pic.

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1913 Silver Ghost Barker limousine (2297). Tom Clarke pic.

An overview of the 1,000-odd Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars at Castle Ashby, taken from the ramparts by John Altmann (Vic.) You won't see this many PMCs anywhere else.

Silver Ghost owners at Castle Ashby. From left to right: Malcolm Johns (N.S. W.). Keith Wherry (N.S. W.), Silver Ghost owner extraordinaire Millard Newman (RROC Inc.) and David Jones (Vic.)

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1911 Silver Ghost Regent landaulette (1 725), owned by U.S. collector Millard Newman. Tom Clarke pic.

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32nd Annual Federal Rally

The Rally Director’s view

Rally Director Tony Ward.

Thank you everyone!

Then there was another behind the scenes problem. In spite of many months of negotiations and the sup­port of the Council, Tourist Auth-

It was easily the biggest RROC Federal Rally ever held in Australia, there being over 150 cars and atten­dance at the Concours in excess of 450 people!

Figures of these dimensions pose big organisational and logistic chal­lenges and I am happy to report that our team rose to the occasion and coped magnificently, even though very heavy loads were imposed on some members in particular and their participation in the rally was restric­ted.

Well, the Great Rally has come and gone and life for me seems rather quiet and dull now, after over two years of planning and nine months of very intense activity.

Personally, my reward came from seeing it all workso well — about 95% perfect, I’d say. Of particular satis­faction was the fact that the Fairmont served the various courses of the Saturday and Sunday evening events exactly to the timetable ordered and that the Trophy Presentation was over by 11.30 p.m. — something we haven’t experienced elsewhere for some years.

I hope that the Frank Cove Trophy was some compensation for what Lesley and Alan Smith have done in working for the success of this Rally. Now, perhaps, they can get back to normal life again.

A grateful thank you to everyone who assisted in making the rally a smooth-running sucess; — not only to those who had specific tasks, but also those who jumped in and helped in many ways.

Well, we won them over and what a fabulous location it was, with the most famous scenic panorama in Australia as a back-drop to the cars!

Fortunately, the weather was kind to us and it only rained at night, so I guess we’ll have an umbrella sale in the Club Shop soon!

orities, Chamber of Commerce etc., I was still pleading with the Police as late as Saturday morning for the closing of the Echo Point on Sunday morning for our Display.

P.S. Thank you, Eric, for the ‘wine down’ tour, — it was sheer Heaven — a blessed relief.

In our prospectus we promised it would be fun. It was — and it was musictoourearsto hearan interstate group exclaim, “I’ve been to eight or ten rallies and this is the best one I have ever attended!” You can’t ask for more than that.

Tony Ward(a retired Rally Director)

It’s one thing to be the architect and planner of a rally, but an entirely different matterto make it all happen. The fact that all our events ran to schedule reflects great credit on all those involved — congratultions!

Of course, we did have a few hitches mostly due to circumstances beyond our control — e.g: The Fairmont failing to close off — as arranged — the three lower parking areas on Sunday, thus making marshalling cars in order of age very difficult.

The three oldest cars at the Rally, Silver Ghosts, from left to right: 1492 (Barrie & Margaret Gillings, N.S. W.), 1 730 (Keith Edwards. N.S. W.) and 1997 (Eric Rainsford, S.A.) Fix Fotos pic.

It reminds me of some exotic plant that germinated then grew under intense cultivation, finally bursting into three days of magnificent flower­ing — and then withered away, leaving only memories, — ’til it emerges again in six years’ time.

I hope the rally met your best ex­pectations and that all who took part in it, thoroughly enjoyed it, particu­larly our country members and inter­state guests who travelled long dis­tances. To stalwarts from the U.K., New Zealand and the U.S.A., I hope you thought it was all worthwhile. By the time that colourful L.A. identity, Gary Wales, had experienced the rally, plus a week’s Winery Tour and a day’s sailing on Sydney Harbour, he realised that there is a lot more to life ‘down under’ than ‘a shrimp on the barbie!’

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A Victorian View

Our luncheon venue was at Mt Wilson where a sit down hot spit roast luncheon was served with wines, ales and coffee in a large marquee. Every­one agreed it was an excellent lunch. It was held in two sittings which cer-

On Friday Paul and I were pleased to be able to clean the Phantom while John was one of the Victorian Del­egates at the Federal Council Meet­ing. Friday night represented the of­ficial starttothe Rally withan evening welcome buffet which was an infor­mal occasion and an opportunity to meet our interstate friends. The NSW Branch picked upthetabforthismeal which was a kind gesture on their part.

Everyone was up bright and early on Saturday, looking forward to our day’s activities. We drove to Clarence where the historic Zig Zag Railway Steam Train departs. Because of the large number of cars some people had a fairly long wait at the railway, but it gave them an opportunity to have morning tea and biscuits, have a sneak preview of the cars and admire the steam train.

We travelled to the Blue Mountains via the Hume Highway, and then the Olympic Way. Due to recent flooding and general lack of maintenance there were potholes and even stret­ches of dirt road where the bitumen was being replaced. However, we arrived at Leura safely and were happy to book into our rooms and John was able to relax for the first time in two days!

Paul and I had great pleasure in accompanying John and Jan Altmann to the Federal Rally travelling with John’s Phantom I (101TC Smith and Waddington Tourer) and Jan’s Jaguar Sovereign.

In the evening there was a Cabaret Ball. The music played and sung was that belonging to the various eras represented by the cars, starting with the Edwardian Ghost. Everyone en­joyed the evening immensely.

tainly overcame the problem of long queues, but some people on the second sitting had rumbling tummies waiting for their turn! The venue was delightful with the cars being parked neatly around a huge lawn area. In the afternoon we were free to visit the surrounding gardens, which were amazing. We were veryfortunate with the weather — a beautiful balmy sunny day.

I don't know why he doesn't just nail it down at home! Ralph Pearson, obviously very pleased with himself, collecting the Silver Shadow Trophy yet again. It has only been won by somebody else once!

The Federal Dinner was held at the Fairmont Resort. All the ladies pre­sent were given an orchid corsage for their dress. I also noticed that Terry Bruce had about 10 corsages pinned to his suit!

Ted Hauser’s 1933 Bentley 31/2 Litre James Young Sports Saloon (B59FC), Darren Overend’s 1936 Bentley 41A Litre (B26GA), Victor Steiner’s Bentley T2 (SBH31 930) and Robert McDermott's 1981 Bentley Mulsanne (BSB02846) were the only examples of their model at the Rally.

Lunch was held at the school auditorium with catering, waiters and music provided by the school. Even our meat pies had “RR” on them cut out of pastry strips!'

The rain had held off nearly all day with light drizzle starting about 3.30 p.m. — perfect timing! So most people went back to their hotels to prepare for the evening.

(1492) Silver

On Saturday evening the heavens opened up and it seemed to rain all night! We all had our fingers and toes crossed it would stop by the morning, particularly Concours entrants, who had spent days preparing their cars. Thankfully it cleared up by the time we were ready to leave for the Fairmont Resort. The cars were lined up in order of age ready for a scenic drive to Katoomba, where we parked for a public inspection. The cars looked quite spectacular against the backdrop of the mountains and val­leys. We were able to view the “Three Sisters” from here. The sheer mag- nitudeandgrandeurof thearea made one feel but a dot on the great panoramic landscape.

In 1836 Charles Darwin described the Blue Mountains as “magnificent”, “stupendous", “profound” which they certainly are. They provided a stumb­ling block to the expansion of the colonies for the first 25 years until, in 1813, Blaxland, Lawson and William Wentworth eventually found a way across the mountains. Ultimately it was the Railwaywhichconqueredthe mountains and opened up the West. The difficult western descent was solved by the construction of the Great Zig Zag with its three tunnels and several stone viaducts — hailed as an engineering marvel. We gained a small inkling of this amazing achievement during our train ride.

restoration and it came as no surprise to us when it won the Overall Concours Prize.

After we had done our public duty, we proceeded to the Blue Mountains Grammar School where we assem­bled around two large ovals. It was unfortunate that the Concours en­trants did not have a separate area in which to park, because the judges task, onerous already, was made more difficult by having to walk around a large area trying tofind their particular cars. A very interesting day was had by all examining the great range of cars present ranging from

1910 Silver Ghost to Robert Spirit II

Barrie Gillings’ Landaulette i Cameron’s (ASL31614). Of the 145 cars listed as participants on our programme, 28 were from Victoria, 5 from South Australia, 3 from Western Australia, 10 from Australian Capital Territory, 8 from Queensland and 91 from New South Wales. It is interesting to note that of the 11 Ghosts at the Rally, THREE were from South Australia, one from Victoria (Gerald and Monica McKenna did a grand job of driving along the Olympic Way in their 1 921 Bradbury Tourer, (27JG), and seven from New South Wales. Eric Rainsford’s 1912 Barker Edwardian Limousine (1997) from South Australia is a superb example of fine

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Overall the Rally was a success with

Eric Ramsford's 1997 outside the Fairmont main entrance.Photo by Kim Stapleton (N.S. W.)

was superb, stopping his car among the tables, being closely followed by Ian Bennell in his prize-winning Mk VI drophead. Eric Rainsford in his Silver Ghost was the last car to appear, with its acetylene side lights operating! All three drivers were presented with their trophies standing next to their cars.

Our sincere thanks and congratu­lations to the New South Wales Branch for an enjoyable Rally.

Marilyn Stokes,Editor, Vic. Branch Newsletter.

Congratulations to all winners. As you can see, Victoria won 6 out of the 23 prizes. Ralph Pearson won the Silver Shadow Trophy for the SEVENTH time out of its eight year existence!

very few hitches that we were aware of. There were some nice little touches that surprised us when we returned to our rooms in the even­ings. We were given a bottle of champagne on arrival and a stalk of orchids, and later on a bottle of port with mint chocolates. On the last evening the Western Australia Branch left us a beautifully presented calendar as a reminder of next year’s Rally!

The welcome was given by our President, and also Federal President, Russell Rolls, after dinner was commenced. After various speeches the time arrived that we had all been waiting for — the Pre­sentation of Trophies. The prize winners are listed below. When each prize was presented, a video clip of the car was screened, which was very well done, so we all knew exactly which car had won. After the majority of the trophies were announced, the lights were dimmed, a fanfare played and the curtains parted and in drove John Altmann in his Phantom I, with the parking lights on, making a very dramatic appearance! Misjudgement

Suitable transport from Melbourne for Robert & Alison McDermott and daughters — 1981 Bentley Mulsanne (BSB02846). Brian McDonald pic.

York Motors brought several cars to the Rally, including this 1980 Corniche Convertible (DRH50272).

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Gerald McKenna's 1921 Silver Ghost (27JG) from Victoria.N.S. W. member Bryan Inder's 1922 Silver Ghost (12HG).

John Locke ridge (N.S. W.) owns

1997. Drivers compartment.

Multiple Trophy-winning 1912 Silver Ghost (1997) owned and restored (twice!) by South Australian Eric Ramsford.

The earliest car at the Rally. Foundation Members Barne and Margaret Gillings' 1910 Silver Ghost (1492).

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... and Terry Bruce's GUJ62

Not a tourer, but a Californian Hardtop by Jackson, Jones & Collins. 1926 PI (30LC) owned by Ron McCann (N.S. W.)

Two sensibly light-bodied Twenties, both by Martin & King. Rod Winton's GUK11 ...

The Blue Mountains form a dramatic backdrop to 1934 PH (1 73RY) owned by Max Houston (N.S. W.). The handsome saloon coachwork is by Park Ward.

Also by Jackson, Jones & Collins, 1929 Pll limousine owned by David Neely (N.S. W.)

Impressive Hooper Sedanca de ville coachwork graces this 1931 Phantom II (19JS) owned by Derek Freeman (N.S. W.)

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B14MD, New South Wales member tan Bennell's award-winning 1951 MkVI drophead by Park Ward. Brian McDonald pic.

Left to right: Eric Rainsford (S.A.), John Milverton (N.S. W.), Peter Cox (S.A.), Neil Collins (N.S. W.j, Barrie Gillings (N.S. W.).

Right: Max and Sandy Roberts' 1990 Bentley Eight (BEL32279).

A. C. T. Branch member Gary Wales, all the way from California, with Keith Stammers' 4/i litre Bentley (B201HM).

Barrie and Margaret Gillings' 1910 Silver Ghost (1492) with Barrie's mother Esme (1906 mode! — holding "Oldest Carat Rally" trophy) and George Sevenoaks (circa 1908) wearing one of his quieter shirts. Kevin Gillings pic.

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1911 Silver Ghost (1730) owned by Keith Edwards. The coachwork is a replica of Charles Rolls' ballooning car.

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Toast to the Club

Fourthly, I have preserved every piece of printed matter I have ever received from the RROC of Australia, the RROC of America, the 20 Ghost Club, the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club and the Company. There’s not much spare room in the house... and the cars live in the garage, so we live in the chookhouse. But I have a ready made retirment project cataloguing it all. Plus, of course, the ten thousand

Tony Ward has asked me to pro­pose the toast to the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia. The task is, to me, both an honour and a privilege, but I suspect that some of you are wondering, why him? This is a legit­imate question, as there are many present here tonight, hard working officials at both the state and federal levels, who have done much more for the club over the years than I have.

I asked myself the same question, and came up with several unique reasons why I am the anointed one. First, I hold receipt numberoneasthe first member to pay his dues. My wife Margaret holds receipt number two. I would like to say that we have been just as prompt in paying our subs over the last thirty four years, but I would be fibbing.

Thirdly, our dear departed friend Bert Ward, font of all knowledge on Rolls-Royce, learned to drive in Christopher.

I found this bolt outside the Leura Resort Motel yesterday. John Vawser says it’s not off a Rolls-Royce. I’ve given it the smell test, and I agree with him. Its not off a Rolls-Royce. Anway, they don’t loose their bolts. So if any of you Bentley owners are missing a bolt, I’ve got it.

Good evening Ladies and gentle­men.

The following is the text of the Toast to the Club by Barrie Gillings, one of the Club’s founder Members — in fact, holder of subscription receipt No. 1!

Speed limit 10 km/h — but no mention of Max Headroom. Barrie and Margaret Gillings jammed 1492 under the awning at the Leura Resort. Well, what do they expect, when they carry their luggage on the roof of what must already be about a nine foot tall car?! Brian McDonald pic.

colour slides, some of which you might have seen last night. We plan to adopt Tom and Fiona Clarke, to make sure that it’s done right.

This was not always the case. In 1956, my wife and I restored a 20 horsepower, GDK35. Margaret re­upholstered the car using old army blankets. We went on our honeymoon in the car, and no, it did not “fail to

Finally, I have been privileged to meet, face to face, many of the giants in the Rolls-Royce movements. Ernie Wooler, Royce’s first apprentice, the authors, Morton, Bird, Hallows, de Campi, Fasal, McFarlane, Utz, Montague, Sedgewick, Melton, Purdy and our own Bennett and Clarke. I’ve got my own autographed copies. I recommend you do the same. Then there are the Rolls-Royce experts like Keller, Compton, Sumpter, Haines, Gill, Grylls, Vidler, Radley, Sears, Symmonds, the Royce Foundation President, Belsey, Vivien, Barclay, Barrass, Shoup, the RROC of America Foundation President, and a host of others. Please don’t think I am name dropping. The fact is that if you are interested in Rolls-Royce motorcars, you belong to a brother and sister­hood which stretches around the world. And I can tell you, from first hand experience, that a Rolls-Royce owner will receive advice, assistance, cameraderie and hospitality from fellow enthusiasts which is unique among car clubs. And with the pas­sage of time, these clubs, our own included, are preserving and collating much valuable information.

Secondly, the car we came in, Silver Ghost, chassis number 1492, Christopher...you know, in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue... bears the Club number plate zero zero one. This is appropriate, as Chris has been in our hands, and aClubcar, since the club was formed in 1956. Not many club members can say that.

But what about RROC of Australia? Shortly after the New South Wales enthusiasts formed their Club, Victoria formed one. With the pas­sage of time, Branches were formed in the other states. Then, through the hard work and enthusiasm of far seeing Club officials, we formed a federal body. We now have an annual Federal Rally which has become the high point in our state Branches’ list of activities. Most of our clubs conduct public service and charitable activities. But our major efforts are directed to the preservation of the marque. By the development of judging panels, and the institution of a whole range of troph ies and awards, 28 I’ve just counted them, we have, slowly but surely, raised the standard of our restorations to the point where our Club members’ efforts in this area are the equal of any in the world, as you have seen at our concours today. In this sense, we are acting as voluntary custodians of an industrial heritage, and conservators of a privately owned transportation museum.

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proceed”. Stan Nash resprayed one of his cars using a vacuum cleaner. Ernest Marty solved a radiator leak using a handful of porridge, until boiling occurred and he had an in­stant breakfast. Those days are now long gone. We’ve grown up, and are as serious as befits a dignified 34 year old.

I was reading the 20 Ghost Club 1957 Silver Jubilee program a day or so ago. I wrote a piece for it as Vice President and representative of our brand new club. Gavin Sandford- Morgan was there too. I said “the cars represented in the club range from two 1910 Silver Ghosts to Silver Dawns and Wraiths. The bulk of the cars are 20 and 20/25 horsepower models. There are, however, nine Silver Ghosts and a sprinkling of Phantoms”.Nowadays, of course, the majority of our members own modern cars.

One thing hasn’t changed, how­ever. I also said, back in 1957: “A notable feature of the Club is its

It is now a fact of life, sad if you don’t have one, but happy if you do, that our cars, especially the early ones, are worth a lot of money. We’re now talking in telephone numbers. We bought our Silver Ghost for seventy five pounds, with a discount of ten pounds because a big end bearing failed en route from Uralla to Sydney. The car is now worth more than my35 years of accumulated superannu­ation. I’m almost afraid to take it out on the road. But that would be de­featist. Our cars were made to be driven, and they go better if they are used regularly. Both Margaret, and

completely democratic nature. All walks of life are represented, from professional people to labourers, from company directors to appren­tices”. This still applies. I then went on: “and during mechanical work on any member’s car, a working bee is usually formed to assist”. Its not quite like that any more. For a start, you have to be a PhD in computing just to fit a new window winder motor to a Shadow.

I have not mentioned the modern Rolls-Royces, which are slowly but surely overtaking the older cars as a percentage of Club membership. This is a natural progression, and we should welcome it. My brother has just purchased a very nice Silver Shadow, which I drove a few days ago, and I have to admit that I could be tempted to acquire one. The temp­tation is especially acute on those cold mornings, like yesterday, when cranking, and the ever present danger of a broken arm, looms large. Mind you, starting “off the switch”, when the engine leaps into life by simply turning on the ignition makes it all worthwhile.

We all have our own particular enthusiasms. Twenty horsepower owners will say that their particular model has a big following. Phantom owners will add the epithet: “es­pecially up hills”. Jim Kelso is a one- eyed Phantom One enthusiast, but he has always been a rugged individu­alist. My own favourite is the Silver Ghost, and as a justification I note that of the 6,173 that were produced by the Company, over half are still running. Mind you, a good percent­age of them suffer from stuck valves unless they are started up every week or so, but that is a small price to pay for having a car which can see off the average family car at traffic lights, up to about 40 kilometers per hour. Then you feign indifference.

Phantom II and III owners have their own problems. As my dear friend John McFarlaneonce said“Phantom, Phantom boil and bubble, chop the crud and cure the trouble”. I failed to chop the crud a few weeks ago, and that is why our Phantom II is not here today, hors de combat with a blown head gasket. But it will be at the next federal rally, you can count on it.

Barrie GillingsFounder Member

my daughter Jane, and some, but not all of our sons, enjoy driving Christopher, and they do it very well. This is as it should be, and owners who trailer their cars to rallies are missing out on the charms of driving an example of “the best car in the world”.

But for the moment, I will stay with what I’ve got. I now askyouall, owners of old, and new Rolls-Royces, and those in between, to rise, and to drink a toast to what are, undeniably, the Best Cars in the World, and to the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia, which is dedicated to their preservation.

Cathie Bulfin (left), representing Thai Airlines, one of our Rally sponsors, with Heather and Russell Rolls.

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A happy group ofRalliers, from left to right: Ted HauserfVic.) Annelies Crone, Don Crone, (N.S. V/.) and Patricia Hauser.

Robert McDermott (Vic.) himself the owner of several silver Ghosts, taking a ride in 1492 with owner Barrie Gillings. Below: As well as early cars like 1492, there were plenty of moderns at Leura.

AH the way from the good old U.S. of A. came Bonnie and Peter Lind. Bonnie and Peter are in charge of organising the 1991 RROC Inc. National Meet in Monterey, California. Be there!

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Ted Hauser's 1935 3/-j lure Bentley (B59FC) from Melbourne.

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Les Vagg (N.S.W.) brought his 1937 25/30 Diskon and Molyneux Doctors Coupe (GM010).

1936 41/4 litre Bentley (B201HM) owned by Keith Stammers (N. S. W.) The pillarless two-door body shows the distinctive "cut" of Gurney Nutting coachwork.

John Milverton (N.S. W.) displayed his 19394’A litre Bentley chassis (B1 7 7 MX) at the Saturday Dinner then again at the Concours. Wait 7/7 you see the body!

Another 25/30 (GTL4) owned by Andrew McFarland (N.S. W.) Saloon coach work by Wido vers.

B59FC. Unusual bench front seat. Coachwork is by James Young.

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Rally Director Tony Ward's 1949 Mk V! (B290EY).

B14MD. The facia layout differs markedly from that of a standard MkVI. The standard of restoration is very high indeed.

David Wilkie (N.S. W.) brought his attractively styled 195 7 Mk VI (B260MD). The two-door coachwork, by James Young, has little in common with the more conservative Standard steel saloons.

With Park Ward styling having much in common with B14MD. Queensland member Donald O'Donoghue's 1951 Silver Wraith (WOF29).

This is the earliest Mk VI in the Club. It is nicely preserved and has many interesting points of difference when compared with the later cars. 1946 Standard Saloon (B188AK) owned by N. S. W. member Ken Parr.

Best Post- War Car and Peoples' Choice of the Most Elegant Post- War car. N. S. W. member Ian Bennell's 1951 Bentley Mk V! Park Ward drophead coupe (B14MD).

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... and. with rare manual gearbox, BC75BG, a recent acquisition of Keith Wherry (N.S.W.)

Ian Bonnell's 196b Silver Cloud III (CSC45B) H.J. Mulliner. Park Ward drophead coupe, from Sydney.

Federal President Russell Rolls motored up from Melbourne in grand style in his 1962 Silver Cloud 11 (SAE4 79).

Your Editor was. for once, stumped for an identification for this superb black SI. Owner and chassis number, anyone?

Dennis Bootle's lovely 1964 Bentley S3 (B30FG) from Melbourne.

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Spot the difference! Victoria Branch stalwarts Terry Bruce and Eric Hayman ham it up while Fiona and Tom Clarke (U. K./W.A./Japan) look on. Brian McDonald pic.

Left to right: Tom Clarke, your Editor and Victoria Branch Treasurer Geoffrey May, with headgear suspected to have been borrowed from Terry Bruce. Brian McDonald pic.

About to load his luggage, Tom Clarke points incredulously at the stick used to support the boot lid of the Editorial T (SBH1563). The torsion rod fitted for this purpose had "failed to proceed". Brian McDonald pic.

Federal President Russell Rolls presenting Ian Bennell (N.S. W.) with the trophy for the Best Post- war Car, for his Mk VI drophead, B14MD. Fix Fotos pic.

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Victoria Branch members David Ekberg and Darren Overend sprucing up DRH10184. Brian McDonald pic.

Gordon Martin(N.S.W.) in his 1954 Bentley R-Type (B8WH). The two-doorsaloor coachwork is by James Young.

1John Elliott (A. C. T.) and Cathie Bulfin (Thai Airlines) with New South Wales member Neil Collins' 1920 Silver Ghost (94FW) in its London-Peking Rally colours. Neil's article on this epic will appear in our next issue. Brian McDonald pic.

Bob and Melva Tompkins (N.S. W.) brought two of their three Proper Motor Cars. This is their 1937 25/30 Martin 8 King saloon (GAR43).

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Another unidentified one! N.S. W. reg. Silver Shadow two-door saloon.

Doug and Davma Bnstowe drove their 1969 Silver Shadow H. J. Mulliner. Park Ward drophead coupe (CRH6042) up from Melbourne. A mere trifle fora well-maintained modem Rolls-Royce.

Brian McMillan brought fellow N.S.W. member Laurie Ogle's 1973 Bentley Corniche (CRH161 77). You won't see one of these every day.

Also from Melbourne, Victor Steiner's eye-catching Bentley T2 (SB H31930).

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George Forbes (Vic.) as always drove his 1973 Corniche Convertible (DRH14553) up from Melbourne. The subject of a major refurbishing job (the Corniche, that is — not George!)

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Club cars gathered at the Clarence station, terminal of the preserved Zig-Zag Railway.

Victoria Branch member Garry Dubois' Automotive Restoration Co., (pre-war Rolls- Royce restoration specialists) went to the considerable trouble of setting up this fine display (above) at the concours, complete with recently restored Silver Ghost chassis. Garry (in white, below) talks Ghosts with A.C.T. Ghost-owning member John Burns.

You won t PRAECLARUM very often, but the reg­istration number of Michael Pallier's utility justified an exception in this instance!

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Class 1 Silver Ghosts

Class 2 Phantoms I and II

Class 3 20 hp and 20/25 Bill Plowman (N.S.W.) 1927 20 h.p., GYL74

Class 4 25/30, Phantom III, Wraith

Class 5 Derby Bentley

Class 6 Silver Wraith, Silver Dawn, Phantom IV

Class 7 Bentley MkVI and R-Type Eric Lang (N.S.W.) 1949 MkVI, B400EY

Class 8 Silver Cloud I and Bentley S1

Dennis Bootle (Vic.) 1964 Bentley S3, B30FG

Peter Wilkie (N.S.W) 1977 Camargue, JRH31364

Class 11 Current Series Russell Burge (Vic.) 1981 Silver Spirit, ASB03469

Major Awards

Silver Cloud Trophy

1978 Silver Shadow II,Silver Shadow Trophy

Silver Spirit Trophy

Bentley Trophy

Best Pre-War Car

Best Post-War Car

Eric Rainsford (S.A.) 1912 Silver Ghost, 1997The Company Trophy for Best Restoration of Year

Eric Rainsford (S.A.) 1912 Silver Ghost, 1997E.J. Vidler Shield for Age and Authenticity

Eric Rainsford (SA) 1912 Silver Ghost, 1997Overall Winner of The Concours d’Elegance

1990 Federal Concours d’Elegance, Leura, 30th September

Class Winners

Ian Bennell (N.S.W) 1965 Silver Cloud III H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward Drophead Coupe, CSC45B

Jose Pereyra (N.S.W.) 1956 Bentley S1 Continental Park Ward two-door Saloon, BC44AF

Class 10 Silver Shadow, Bentley T Series & Derivatives

Class 9 Silver Cloud II & III, Bentley S2 & S3, Phantom V

Laurie Ogle (N.S.W.) 1938 25/30 Molyneux Sedanca Coupe, GGR465

John Altmann (Vic.) 1926 Phantom I Smith & Waddington Tourer, 101TC

Ian Bennell (N.S.W) 1951 Drophead Coupe, B14MD

Ted Hauser (Vic.) 1935 Bentley 31/z Litre James Young Saloon, B59FC

Derek Freeman (N.S.W.) 1931 Phantom II HooperSedanca de Ville, 19JS

Ted Hudson (N.S.W.) 1922 Springfield Silver Ghost RRCC Tourer, 154BG

Ralph Pearson (Vic.)SRH33684

Robert Cameron (N.S.W.) 1990 Silver Spirit II, ASL31614

Stephen De Bono (N.S.W.) 1951 Silver Dawn, SDB52

Peter Wilkie (N.S.W) 1990 Bentley Mulsanne S, BSL31374

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Other Awards

John Foulkes (W.A.) 1970 Silver Shadow, SRH7841Longest Distance Travelled to the Federal Rally

People’s Choice of Most Elegant Pre-War Car

Mk VI Park WardPeople’s Choice of Most Elegant Post-War Car

Max Roberts (N.S.W.) Bentley Eight, BSL32279

Australian Coachwork Trophy John Altmann (Vic.) 1926 Phantom I, 101TC

Ian Bennell (N.S.W.) 1951 Mk VI, B14MDPost-War Coachbuilt Trophy

Leslie and Alan Smith

Trophies on display at the Concours d'Elegance.

Rolls-Royce Motors Trophy for Oldest Car at the Rally

Frank Cove Trophy (for the most significant con­tribution to the Organisation of the Federal Rally)

York Motors Trophy for Most Modern Car at the Rally

Ian Bennell (N.S.W.) 1951 Drophead Coupe, B14MD

Barry Gillings (N.S.W) 1910 Silver Ghost GriceLandaulette, 1492

Eric Rainsford (S.A.) 1912 Silver Ghost Barker/ Rainsford open-drive Limousine, 1997

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Next morning we wended our way to Oberon for morning tea then through greeener than green open countryside to Sofala, via O’Connell and Wattle Flat Our luncheon at the historic 1851 Cafe Sofala was a memorable event. It was served in an open courtyard and even hats were provided to protect us from the noon­day sun.

After the curtain came down on the finale of the 32nd RROC Federal Rally (the auction at Wentworth Falls on Monday, 1st October) a fleet of Proper Motor Cars, plus one brand X motored down to Jenolan Caves House.

So, sadly, final farewells after a truly fantastic week — the concensus of opinon - ‘LET’S DO IT AGAIN’.

at an old Coaching Inn and said our good byes to those tour members who were leaving next day for various destinations.

On Friday, further ‘bon voyages’ then on ourway to the famous Hunter Valley via Merriwa, Jerry’s Plains and Broke, driving through wheat and sheep country to our final destination Pokolbin’s Hunter Resort. After being shown over the wine processing plant, we enjoyed yet another gourmet dinner at the estate’s Pino Italian Restaurant where the chef had baked a special ‘Rolls-Royce’ cake in our honour!!

After dinner, gourmet of course, in the mannerto which we have become accustomed an inspection of the magnificent Imperial Cave was the order of the evening. To demonstrate the acoustic quality of this cave, our guide, ‘Domino’ treated us to a delightful rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem.

On Wednesday, following their Fearless Leader our convoy of P.M.C.s travelled to the old gold­mining town to Gulgong (the town on the $10 note). Morning tea had been arranged at Troopers Cafe, after which our host Graham, took us on a walking tour of the of the town finish­ing at the museum where the best collection of Australiana in this country is housed. After lunch we motored back to Mudgee fora restful afternoon. That evening we made a

Thursday agenda was an inspec­tion of the Mudgee Wineries. After sampling many and varied vintages we indulged in an extended lunch under the vine-covered pergola of the Augustine Winery — the mood defin- ately relaxed. In the evening we dined

Gary Wales, one of our guests from California, with N.S.W. member Eric Lang's 1949 Mk VI (B400EY) at the 1851 Cafe Sofala, Sofala. N.S.W.

After lunch onto Mudgee via the scenic route through Kandos, Rylstone and Lue, our destination, the Mudgee Country Paradise Resort where the accommodation was ‘par excellence’, each suite equipped with spa bath, lounge, bar etc.

All but four of our group had to head for home on Saturday, but of course, not before inspecting some of the wineries, the highlight being a visit to Richmond Grove. Here wine tasting is done in a ‘civilised’ manner. On entering the Great Hall you are shown to a table and seated in comfortable chairs; their very in­formed hostesses then bring around various vintages on offer (baskets of damper and cheese are available for mopping up). For anyone contemplat­ing a weekend in the Hunter, Richmond Grove conduct a Musical Interlude (usually a mixture) each Saturday evening between 5 and 7 p.m. where fine wines and hors d’ouvres are served. Bookings are necessary.

return trip to Gulgong to visit the 1871 Princeof Wales Opera House (a short stop along the way to retrieve a $900 hub cap shed by a Silver Shadow). Our hosts Phil Crosslet and Mrs Lane of the Henry Lawson Society entertained us with some Glass Lantern Slides of early mining days from the 1872 Holterman Col­lection. These were quite fascinating and remarkably clear. Following the slides we were treated to a live rendition of the immortal Henry Lawson’s verse ably performed by members of Gulgong’s Amateur Dramatic Society. A Billy Tea and damper supper put the finishing touch on the evening.

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Members Attending Winery Tour

Gary again, behind the bar at the Augustine Winery. Mudgee.

Judy and Rod Winton (N.S. W.)Hunter Resort Winery. Pokoibin, N.S. PV. Left to right: Ebba Watson (N.S. W.). Bruce Ross (N.S. W., face only), Ralph Pearson (Vic.). Gary Wales (A.C. T./Cal.) and Libby Pearson (Vic.)

Jenoian Caves House. Left to right: Patricia Davison (W.A.), Sylvia Fouikes (W.A.), Murray Davison (W.A.), David Fouikes (W.A.), Libby Pearson (Vic.) and Ralph Pearson (Vic.)

Pat & Murray Davidson (W.A.)Shirley & John Hall (W.A.)Pat & Murray Davidson (W.A.)Shirley & John Hall (W.A.)Libby & Ralph Pearson (Vic.)Gary Wales (U.S.A.)Doris Marshall-Martin (U.S.A.)Joan, Don & Katie Young (N.S.W.)Norma & John Pesavento (N.S.W.)Judy & Rod Winton (N.S.W.)Alex and Andy McFarland (N.S.W.)Susan & Max Lowrey (N.S.W.)Tony Ward (N.S.W.)Ebba Watson & Bruce Ross (N.S.W.)Judith & Peter Merlin (N.S.W.)Peg & Eric Lang (N.S.W.)

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Alpine 93 JUNE, I9I3.

All the Rolls-Royce cars gained prizes,

Prize of the Archduke Leopold Salvator of Austria.

Prize of the City of Trieste.

Prize of the Imperial Automobile Corps.

REPORTS OF THE TRIAL.PRESS

WONDERFUL REGULARITY.

2583 and who?

Charley Ghost horn

Martin BennettSee "2583 and who?"

Full details are set out in the official announcement opposite. The follow­ing points are stressed:1. All enquiries regarding Alpine 93 by Australian residents are to be direct­ed to Malcolm and not to either of the U.K. Clubs or individuals. If they are sent otherwise than to Malcolm they will simply be onforwarded to him, with consequent delay.

3. Only fully completed entry forms with a photograph of the entered car and a deposit by Sterling bank draft will be accepted.

4. The event is only open to pre-1940 Rolls-Royce motor cars.

6. The closing date for entries is 30th June, 1 991.

2. Entryformsfor Australian residents are available only from Malcolm. A faxed request for an entry form is fine.

5. The re-enactment tour is open to Silver Ghosts only.

7. As it is expected that Alpine 93 will be over-subscribed, those intending to enter should do so as soon as possible.

fitted well after 1908 as they didn’t come out until late 1910. On later chassis the Klaxon button was fitted to the body near the driver’s right hand.”

Peter writes that he once owned a 1908 Napier fitted with this type of Klaxon. He says it “made a truely awesome row.”

O.K., so you’ve identified that bit. Now what’s the thing strapped to the running board just ahead of the extra oil tank?

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The car in this photograph, taken outside York Motors’ William Street, Sydney showrooms in the 1950s, is 1913 Silver Ghost 2583, now part of the collection of Achalen Holmes (Vic.) The body is obviously of much later origin — but never mind that! Who are the two dapper lads in the fancy threads? Clue: both are Club members.

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Peter Legh (N.S.W.) and David Jones (Vic.) have responed to my request for information on the device on the steering wheel rim of the Charley Ghost (799 — front cover photograph and ‘Ghost Chatter’, PRAECLARUM 3-90.) Both members say it is a button for operating the Klaxon horn, which is visible in both photographs and in the caricature. David writes: “when next you see my car, 1910E, you will notice on the steering wheel rim, two marks where screw-holes have been repaired and filled, where the Klaxon horn button was originally attached to the wheel. The Charley Ghost in PRAECLARUM has a Klaxon, which must have been

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displayed the most remarkable cooling efficiency, for although to fill up with water every morning, the four Rolls-Royce

returned to Vienna with the original seals intact.

onthe contest,

Malcolm Johns (N.S.W.) has written as Australian Representative of Alpine 93, a joint R.R.E.C. and 20- Ghost Club event to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the 1913 Austrian Alpenfahrt — better known to we English speakers as the Austrian Alpine Trials.

a great impression.—

seven in all, amongst which were:—

“The performance of the Rolls-Royces was the most remarkable display of automobile efficiency that has ever yet been seen.”

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The regular running of the

HIS contest is, without doubt, the most severe that has total distance of 1,6-50 miles, no less than 19 Alpine Rolls-Royce cars were entered, and each car made a non-stop

the hills, than any other competitor in the trial, and finished first at the end of each

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they were admittedly faster, especially The Rolls-Royce cars led throughout day’s journey.

The Rolls-Royce cars the contest allowed for the competitors cars

“The wonderfully consistent running of the four Rolls-Royce cars made a great impression throughout the trial and evoked genuine admiration on all sides."—The Auto, Sth July, 1913.

"Running with the most wonderful regularity, the Rolls-Royce cars have created The Motor, Itt July, 1913.

"The four English Rolls-Royce cars were the first in again.

“The four Rolls-Royce cars, led by Mr. Radley's, again headed the field.Rolls-Royce cars is exciting praise on all sides."— The Daily Mail, 30th June, 1913.

The Rolls-Royce cars were noticeably faster than any of the others, and their behaviour throughout the contest lias evoked very favourable comment."—The Timet, 30th June, 1913.

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ALPINE 93

Christopher Leefe — European Director

Eric Barrass — Administrative Director

All those who wish to take part in this great event should apply now, then spend the next couple of years ensuring that their cars are brought up to first class condition for this combined test of endurance for the car, together with driving skills in mountainous country.

John Kennedy — Event Director

Eri Heilijgers — Travel Director

All Alpine 93 enquiries from Australian residents are to be directed to the Australian Representative:

Malcolm N. Johns, Level 53, MLC Centre, 19-29 Martin Place Sydney, N.S.W. 2000.

A JOINT CLUBS EVENT TO COMMEMORATE THE 1913 AUSTRIAN ALPINE MOTOR CONTEST.

Tel: (02) 231 4688 (business) (02) 327 2600 (home)

Fax: (02) 221 5459 (business) (02) 362 3256 (home)

The event, as did the original, will start and end in Vienna. The cars will leave early on Sunday 20 June 1993, returning on Sunday 4 July. The event will consist of 2 groups, a commemorative tour and a re-enactment tour.

The R-REC and 20-Ghost Clubs have agreed to join forces to mount a single event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the 1913 Austrian Alpenfahrt, when the three Silver Ghosts of the Rolls-Royce team, together with the fourth Silver Ghost driven by the legendaryjames Radley, participated in this event with such distinction. Invitations are being extended to owners of eligible Rolls-Royce cars worldwide.

“On all the big mountain passes, the 4 Rolls-Royce cars ascended at regular intervals close to one another, far ahead of all the other cars. They were admittedly by far the fastest cars in the trial." (RAC journal July 11 1913)

All applications are deemed to be for the commemorative tour. Those who additionally wish to be considered for the re-enactment tour should indicate this on their application. As it is expected that both parts of this event will be oversubscribed, all applications must be sent in, on the official entry form, by 30 June 1991.

For those seeking an additional challenge, the re-enactment tour will enable them to do a substantial amount of mountain driving, and include long distances on some days, but with 5 days set aside for resting, sightseeing, car maintenance and optional scenic touring. This tour will be for Silver Ghosts only, and will cover the entire 2650 kilometre route of the original 1913 event. The intention is to try and capture some of the atmosphere and excitement of the original contest, both for the participants and for the people in the towns and villages along the route. Numbers will probably be restricted to around 30 cars due to hotel space and the capacity of some of the mountain roads.

On a number of days, both sections of the event will be staying in the same location. On other days they will be separated, as the re-enactment tour will cover a more extensive area. On certain days it will be possible for the commemorative group to observe the re-enactment group on some of the mountain passes.

Only pre-1940 cars are eligible. Priority will be given to Silver Ghosts, thence to other 1920s large horsepower cars. Cars with touring bodies are likely to be better suited to this event than those with very heavy saloon bodies.

In addition to Alpine 93, which starts and ends in Vienna, there are expected to be opportunities for organised touring to reach Vienna from the U.K. prior to the event, plus the possibility of further touring in Europe after the main event. Although not an actual part of Alpine 93, the preferred requirements of participants should be shown on the application form, so that any separate planning for the periods before and after Alpine 93 can take this into consideration.

The commemorative tour will cover part of the original route, including some of the passes, but will allow enough leisure time and quiet days in this very attractive country. At least 7 days will be set aside for resting, sightseeing, car maintenance or optional tours.

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INFORMATION: Classified ads must be factual and accurate. Persons misrep­resenting cars, parts or services will be denied further advertising. A ds for cars for Sale must include chassis number and asking price. Ads are edited to conform to a standard format and may be condensed or rejected without discussion or expla­nation at the discretion of the Editor.

6 Silver Ghost cast aluminium piston blanks require machining; Set of Running Board support brackets, replica, finishing neede; Vintage rear axle assembly, hub-to-hub complete but for "R-R" cover plate (G489), and one of the backing plates. All brake mechanism complete. 1920, 0

DEALERS: Parties dealing in motorcars must, where required by law, quoted their dealer’s license number and comply with all other statutory requirements relating to their advertising.

Parts wanted for Silver Ghost. For my sad-looking chassis 34YG, which was stripped of lots of bits and pieces in the early’60s — including steering, carburettor, manifolds, distributor, petrol tank, fan. magneto, engine blocks, brasswork, bonnet, lights, instruments and so on. Still with its lovely old original touring body by Waring Bros (thankfully). Also: Would anyone know the early history of the car — initially owned by Geelong Woollen mills? Doug Bristow (03) 830 1 867 (h).

1961 Bentley S2 (B46CU) 2 owners, used daily. Excellent body, recent engine and trans­mission overhaul by McDermotts. Totally original and complete. Grey/green two tone. Genuine reason for selling. $65,000 firm. Bruce Batagol (03) 417 2705 (w) 824 7225 (h)

1926 Phantom I (61 SC). Attractive Sports Saloon by Waddingtons (see PRAECLARUM 5/87 p. 1329). Well maintained, unrestored car. Full Qld. registration. $75,000. David Sheppard, (07) 369 0553.

1958 Silver Cloud I (SGE242) An absolutely excellent example with documentation showing in excess of $20,000 being spent in the last 2 years. Power steering, newAvons. recently paint­ed, shocks and gearbox fully reconditioned etc. and all servicing and mechanicals by Rolls-Royce specialists only. Originally delivered by Kellows on 22/8/58. Original colour sales brochure and other automobilia included. $55,000. David Heaney (075) 388 582 or (01 8) 752 609.

1924 20 h.p. (GAK57) Body by Cheetham & Borwick. French Grey and Black. Vinyl covereo roof. 23" wheels. 6 wheel equipped. Luggage trunk. Tidy, neat appearance. Runs well. Full registration $45,000. Bill Davies (02) 771 2227

Rear hub puller for 1 924 20 h.p. Also interested in any useful parts, literature etc. Keith Edwards. (02) 449 6121 (h) 558 8866 (w).

1 937 25/30 (GGR79) with 1 927 Sports saloon body by Diskon & Molyneux. Excellent all-round original condition. 104,000 miles only since new. Still drives like new. Ex-Charlton car. $55,000. Robert Sciberras (02) 21 1 4851 (w) 361 3615 (h).

1 922 Silver Ghost (2ZG) Tourer in the style of Grosvenor Carriage Co. (see Dalton's "Coach work on Rolls-Royce 1906-1939, p.391, bottom pic.) Green with black wings, polished aluminium bonnet.. Complete professional restoration. $300,000 neg. Gilbert Ashby. Central Coast N.S.W. (043) 69 4373.

Series, ex-chassis 70CE. Also complete tailshaft and housing. Vintage steering worm. N.O.S.: Chassis kingpost N.O.S. with tie-rod; pair rear shock absorber brackets (vintage) N.O.S. F10590a/b with caps F10592, Series P to U. Vintage oil pump (including E36667 and E1 8446); 1 Bosch D6 Magneto, incomplete; 1 pair front chassis horns (F70541/2) N.O.S 1 pair brake drums (T1862) suit 1 907 (500 Series) up to 1911 (1 600 series); set of vintage front and rear springs; front mudguard brackets; damaged track rod with good ends; pair N.O.S vintage king-pins and bushes;, starter motor assembly. Bosch with ring-gear, suit veteran Ghost.Also: 1 x Veteran set of hubs, (2 x front and 2 x rear) G407, G408 and T 1 863/ T 1 863a. a pair of front hub flanges C409, together with original set of German Silver hubcaps C410/C411, & T1866/a & 2 x rear driving dogs (T1894) in excellent condition, plus 2 x brake drums (T 1862). Also ball-bearings caps (rear) and bear­ings. All are original parts, no replica com­ponents. but hubs require some rural welds to be removed. Suit most chassis from 1907 (500 series) to 1913 (2400 series). These were fitted to my 1400 series chassis in 1919. but car is being converted back to wire wheels and hubs as originally fitted, (will sell these hubs etc. only as a complete package).Also: orders taken for replica early Barker Coachbuilder's doorsill plates. Cost will be determined by quantity. One run only.'Phone either Ian Irwin, (06) 281 6925 (h) (06) 232 1214 (w) or Jim Redman, (02) 663 3427 (h) (02) 361 0511 (w) or Fax to Jim Redman (02) 331 7790.

1967 Silver Shadow (CRH3438) 2-door HJM-PW. A very original attractive and pretty sound car. Navy Blue with Beige interior, cassette radio, factory A/Cond, needs overhaul of spheres, handbrake cable and carpets. Priced for quick sale. $48,000. R.Penn Bradly 1 5 Raoul PI, Lyons A.C.T. 2606 (06) 281 5479.

1975 Corniche Convertible (DRH20714) Vermilion Red, Magnolia hood and interior. Showroom condition bodily and mechanically. Well known Club car. 67,000 miles. New hood, radio with tape and compact disc. $160,000. Roy McGrath, Lot 102 Hughes Street, Canning Vale W.A. 6155. (09)455 1032.

Silver Shadow II and Corniche set of workshop manuals TSD4200 £250. London(071) 498 2906.

1973 Bentley T Series (SBH14601) Seychelles blue with parchment interior. Fully restored by R.A.McDermott & Co during 1989. 83,000 miles. Shown in Victorian Concours d'Elegance event at Burnham Beeches (April 90) photographed and featured in the June 1990 issue of PRAECLARUM. (p.1710). $62,000. John Finlay (07) 262 8107 (h) or (07) 221 2341 (w).

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