AUSTRALIAN SPORTING CAR CLUB INC Est 1930

NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY 2015

ISSUE # 136

It's the cars that bring us together, but the cars owners that "keep" us together! "FT"

GARRY FARRELL

Regrettably, on the 21/12/2014 Garry succumb to his long term illness. He will be sadly missed by Anne and his family and no doubt by his car club mates. Garry was great mate, a good club member and a long time sports car enthusiast. As well as being a member of the ASCC, he had been a member of the ARDC and the Orange Light Car Club. He raced a Cooper ‘S’ at Warwick Farm back in the ‘60s and also raced a MGB at Towac Park in later years. He enjoyed motor cars and motor sport for most of his life. His beloved BRG MGB has been handed down to his daughter Nicole, in which she often took him for a drive until it was too hard for him to get in and out of.

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AUSTRALIAN SPORTING CAR CLUB INC Est 1930

PO Box 1937 ORANGE NSW 2800 AUSTRALIA Email: ascc1930@yahoo.com.au

CLUB DIRECTORY 2015

PRESIDENT: Charles Stammers 6365 1351 mailto:csavcon@gmail.com

SECRETARY: Chris Olson 6331. 5757 mailto:chrisandmerran@optusnet.com.au

VICE PRESIDENT: John Donohoe 6362 3911 mailto:mjjd3@bigpond.com TREASURER: Alan Mitchell 6362. 8998 mailto:alan.mitchell.tr@gmail.com

(ASCC Direct Payment details: Bank- NAB; BSB-082-774; Account No-75-231-2103)

PUBLIC OFFICER: C. Stammers 6365 1351 & A Mitchell 6362 8998 ( joint custodians.)

LIBRARIAN: P Skulander 6362 1426 mailto:petersku@hotmail.com

CONDITIONAL PLATE REGISTRAR: R. Gardoll 6362 8437 mailto:saint13@live.com

REGALIA OFFICER: S Blowes 6366 5154 mailto:kblowes@skymesh.com.au

EVENT CO-ORDINATORS Peter Harper 6334 2554 mailto:pdharper2@bigpond.com Mick Buckler 6365 6188 mailto:shirleyd28@bigpond.com

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Paul Hingston 6362. 4094 mailto:pdhingston@yahoo.com.au

NEWSLETTER EDITOR: P Moras 6331 1013 mailto:pmoras@bigpond.net.au

REGIONAL LIAISON OFFICERS:

BATHURST: Peter Harper 6334 2554: Cowra: Vacant. DUBBO: Jim Mather 6884 6316 & Barry Young. 02 58060131: Lithgow: Rod Rossi. 6351 4044: MUDGEE: vacant Oberon: Ken Wilcox. 6336 1616 Parkes: vacant Sydney: Bob Dabbs 9774 3100 Trangie: Vacant Wellington: Vacant Young: Vacant Grenfell: Justyn Armstrong. 6343 1283 ACT: Geoff Barrett:

To open the ASCC Shannon’s Website Click on logo For full instructions on how to use this hyperlink, go to the member secretary’s report on page eleven (11)

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

It seems hard to believe that a month has passed since Christmas and the New Year, and referring to the often used phrase “time flies when you’re having fun” certainly applies to the Club activities. After the last couple of months of 2014 and the warm weather, January has been very pleasant with the beautiful mild days and cool nights that allow one to get a good night’s rest. The re-greened countryside makes it very pleasurable for a drive around the local roads, and for those who like the wind in their hair they would have been in ‘seventh heaven’. What could be better? We just hope the rain has been widespread enough to provide some relief to those unfortunate farmers and people in outback NSW and Queensland who have not seen rain for two years or more.

During January, we welcome new members, Andy and Julie Young from Bathurst, Bruce and Patricia Lorimer from Orange and Garry Cooper and Barbara Cooke from Cargo have joined the Club, or in Garry and Barbara’s case, past members who have re-joined. To Andy and Julie, Bruce and Patrica ,and Garry and Barbara, a very warm welcome; we look to see your company on our activities where possible, and we hope you have a very enjoyable time with us.

2015 really commenced on New Years Day, when a group of members came together at Lake Canobolas for a recovery from New Year’s Eve, for an informal lunch and the usual socializing and relaxing under the shade of the beautiful shady trees overlooking the lake and the activities.

On Thursday, 8 January, a number of cars and members gathered alongside the highway at Kelso in Bathurst then travelled through Sunny Corner and

Portland for morning tea on the shores of Lake Wallace in Wallerawang. After the usual cuppa, sampling some of the ladies cooking, and more socializing, it was time to head off through Lithgow and take the trip up to the Hassens Walls Lookout. (Stewart, you did mention that you hoped the road has improved, you can be assured it hasn’t) The view from the lookout was spectacularly spectacular, overlooking the country to the West, the Great Western Highway, and the Megalong Valley. After time admiring the view, we moved on to our previously arranged lunch stop at Hartley. On arrival some went straight to the café, while others wandered around checking out the buildings, many heritage listed, in the village. Not too much later we noticed those who had gone to the Café driving away, apparently

being told that ‘it may be better if we sought our lunch elsewhere’. It was at this stage the group split up, some going into Lithgow, while others, as the return run went through Tarana, elected to have lunch there at the renown Tarana Hotel. I believe we all had a great day, and our sincere thanks to organiser Peter Harper. That 48 members and partners in near 30 cars were in attendance is a testimony to the success of the day.

On the following Sunday, 11 January, the Annual General Meeting was held at the Orange Ex-Services Club Country Club. The Minutes of the 2014 AGM were presented and accepted, and each of the 2014 Committee presented their reports. Two motions were presented, one for the 2015 membership fees to remain the same as 2014, the second to amend the Constitution to allow new members who join after September to be deemed financial for the following year, both motions being accepted. All positions were declared vacant, and Peter Single took over the chair as the Returning Officer for the election of the 2015 Committee. The Management Committee made a decision in 2014 that the Management Committee comprises only those people who hold various portfolios. Previous Committee members, with the exception of the Condition Registration Register were re-elected to these new positions. Richard Gardoll was then elected as the Conditional Registration Register. I extend my thanks to the members on my re-election as your President for 2015. I will certainly put all my effort in ensuring the Club continues as successfully as it has in the past, and I know that with your dedicated and hardworking Management Committee, I’m sure we can achieve that goal.

The new Auto Auction facility had their official opening in Orange on Saturday, 17 January, and asked local Shannons Insurance representative, Harold Upton, if he could arrange a display of 7 or 8 sporting type cars as an attraction for the opening. Those displaying cars were Mick Buckler, Jaguar XK 150, John Baker, Giocottolo, Paul Hingston, Triumph TR4, Peter Moras, Austin Healey Sprite “Bugeye”, David Smedley, Jaguar XJS, myself with Trish’s Mercedes SL230, and the

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Southern Cross Street Cruisers also displayed a few of their cars. Thanks Harold, for the opportunity to display our cars.

On Australia Day 15 cars and 27 members and partners gathered in Carcoar for the annual Australia Day Re-Enactment. On arrival, in no time at all, the picnic tables and chairs were setup under the shade of the willow trees on the bank of the river, and morning tea to be partaken before it was off to see what could be found in the stalls in the town’s main street, or wander around and admire the other cars and motorcycles on display. It was then time to return to the cars and enjoy the company, discussions, and banter of the members in such a tranquil setting, under the cool shade of the willows beside the babbling riverside. By mid-afternoon it was time to head off, with the west bound members taking the longer route to the east to miss the muddy road works between Blayney and Millthorpe, and in Millthorpe. As is usual, a mandatory ice cream stop was required at the Two Fat Ladies Shop in Lucknow to bring a very pleasant day to a conclusion.

As we can see above, there were a number of activities during January; in February we also have some events, starting with the annual Bathurst Swap Meet, for those who like to snare a bargain, on Sunday, 1st, followed the next weekend by the Gnoo Blas Car and Bike Show on Saturday, 7. This is one of the prestige events of the year, and we have always had a very impressive display of cars, so much so that we have been awarded the Best Presented Club for the past few years. Let us see what we can do this year. As there are some vehicles on Conditional Registration that are rarely seen at events, the Committee have resolved that these vehicles attend at least one event each year, and the Gnoo Blas Day is the day they nominated. There are some great incentives to attend this year, Regalia man Stewart is presenting each member attending a Club umbrella, and one lucky member stands a chance of winning a $50.00 BP Fuel Voucher, courtesy of Shannons Insurance. The Gnoo Blas Club also have a district tour on the Sunday for those attending the Car and Bike Show. Meet in Clinton Street, Orange, outside Cook Park at 9.30 AM.

Future events are the mid-week outing to Burraga on Thursday, 12, and the Wellington Vintage Fair and Swap Meet on Sunday, 1 March.

That had better do for this report or the Editor will be imposing space limits on me, so until next month:

Smooth roads, and happy and safe motoring

Charles Stammers

SOMETHING TO TICKLE YOUR FANCY ---

An elderly man in Ballarat had owned a large farm for several years. He had a large pond in the back paddock. It was properly shaped for swimming, so he fixed it up nice with picnic tables, horseshoe courts, and some apple and peach trees. One evening, the old farmer decided to go down to the pond, as he hadn't been there for a while, and look it over. He grabbed a five-gallon bucket to bring back some fruit. As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and laughing with glee. As he came closer, he saw it was a bunch of young women skinny-dipping in his pond. He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to the deep end. One of the women shouted to him, 'we're not coming out until you leave!' The old man frowned, 'I didn't come down here to watch you ladies swim naked or make you get out of the pond naked.' Holding the bucket up he said, 'I'm here to feed the crocodile'

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DATES FOR FUTURE ACTIVITIES

February 6th &7th Highland Vintage Fair Oberon with a Classic Car run on Friday 6th (Contact Mick Buckler)

February 7th Sunday Gnoo Blas Classic Car Show at Sir Jack Brabham Park Orange (Contact is Mick Buckler) Traditionally our club has always supported this event with members travelling from far and wide so polish up your cars for this one; we are always looking for new ideas for our club display so any suggestions will be considered. Could we have all cars in place by 9.30. Please let Mick know if you are able to help put up the marquee and set up. .mailto:shirleyd28@bigpond.com.au February, 12th Thursday – Midweek meander to Burraga (Contact is Peter Harper) This is a rerun of last years trip which, if you recall, was very wet. Orange members should leave Cook Park at 8.30am to meet Bathurst people at the layby on the Great Western Highway adjacent to the hockey field at Kelso by 9.30am. From here we will drive to O’Connell for a BYO morning tea the Fish River rest area. We will continue on through Oberon and Black Springs to Burraga and then onto Rockley for a picnic lunch in the park.

Orange members could travel home via Newbridge, Blayney and Millthorpe. mailto:pdharper@bigpond.com

February 27th Friday – Twilight run to Neville Hotel. (Contact is Mick Buckler) All members are to meet at the Millthorpe Road and Mitchell Highway intersection at Vittoria at 5.00pm March 12th Thursday – Midweek meander to Burrendong Dam (Contact is Peter Harper) Hopefully some of our Western members can come along.

March 21/22 Sat. & Sunday – Overnight run to Canberra (Contact is Mick Buckler) The run will include a visit to car sheds to look at boy’s toys and shopping for the ladies escorted by experienced Canberra member’s wives.

March 29th Sunday – A short run TBA for those members not wishing to go on the trip to Canberra. April 9th Thursday – Midweek meander to Autumn colours at Mount Wilson (Contact is Peter Harper)

April 26th Sunday – A club run TBA

May 2 & 3rd Sat. & Sunday – Overnight run to Dubbo. (Contact is Mick Buckler)

On Saturday the program has yet to be arranged, on Sunday we can take part in “Rockin’ in the Vines Show and Shine” PLEASE NOTE: All ASCC Club activities and other activities of interest organised by other clubs, are shown on an ASCC Letterhead schedule within this Newsletter. That page should be carried in vehicles on Conditional Registration Plates as proof of an approved activity for the purposes of their plates use, should they be stopped by the Authorities.

January 8th Thursday – Mid Week Meander run to Hassans Walls at Lithgow. See Presidents report for details

REPORTS ON THE MONTHS ACTIVITIES

MEMBERS CARS AT LAKE WALLACE FOR MORNING TEA

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MEMBERS ENJOYING MORNING TEA JANUARY MIDWEEK MEANDER

THE VIEW FROM THE LOOKOUT AT HASSANS WALLS

A GROUP OF MEMBERS TAKING IN THE VIEW FROM A DIFFERENT POINT

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January 11th Sunday – ASCC Annual General Meeting. Orange Ex-Services Country Club.

Summary of Reports, Decisions and Elections from ASCC Annual General Meeting held 11th January 2015

(N.B. A full copy of the 2015 AGM Minutes is available from the Secretary on request)

C.Stammers welcomed all members present and considered 2014 to have been another successful year, with a stable membership and the Club in a sound financial position. He stated that it had been a great pleasure representing such an enthusiastic and happy group of members and partners.

C.Olson reported that the Management Committee met five times throughout 2014 with decisions made affecting you, our members, appearing in the club newsletter immediately following each meeting meaning that all members have been fully informed by these regular

summaries of all important decisions your committee makes. A.Mitchell tabled 40 copies of The Income and Expenditure Statement for 2014, showing the ASCC has no debts as at 31/12/14. This will

be submitted to the Dept. Fair Trading upon approval by members and committee after the next committee meeting.

P.Hingston reported that as of today (AGM) there are 160 financial members. This is down from the highest recorded number of 174 in 2013. There were thirty five members from 2013 who did not renew their membership in 2014. Seven of these resigned due to the sale of their car or work commitments. Naturally, these former members are welcome back to the club should their commitments or interests change. Twenty-nine new members joined during the year.

C.Stammers reminded members that we must consider it a privilege extended by the RMS (previously RTA) to approved motoring bodies to administer the Conditional Registration Scheme. It is a condition of the Clubs that they administer the scheme in accordance with the guidelines, and that it is not abused. It is his belief that those ASCC members holding Conditional Registration continue to act within the spirit of the scheme, in that their vehicles are very well presented and maintained, and comply with the authenticity requirements as required by the RMS. At this time we have nineteen members with their cars on Conditional Registration (Club Plates).

P.Moras noted another year has passed and hopefully either an electronic copy or a hard copy of the newsletter has managed to find its way to each member’s household. It has been his intention to try to get as much information as possible into the newsletter to keep members across what is coming up each month as well as what has taken place in the previous month. None of this would be possible if it wasn’t for the input from several members who send in reports and photos from events.

M.Buckler and P.Harper reported overnight weekend and mid-week trips have continued to be well attended by members this year. The 2015 Spring Tour is likely to be held earlier in the year (September) to avoid the hot conditions experienced in November.

S.Blowes reported Regalia sales for 2014 have been quiet during the year. A new stock of improved windscreen stickers, complete with backing making them easier to read, has been purchased. Members were reminded stock can be ordered as required.

P.Skulander reported that during 2014, short articles and technical information from the magazines held in the library were included in the ASCC’s monthly magazine. Some articles featured unique sports cars that are not so common and other articles compared the technical statistics and performance of two or more sporting type cars.

After some discussion on 2014 fees the following motion was put to the meeting.

The 2014 ASCC Management Committee proposes that the 2015 Annual Subscriptions for ASCC Membership remain the same as for 2014, ($40.00 for two members of the same family and $30.00 for an individual member.) Accepted on the motion of K.Kinninmont/S.Blowes CARRIED

ELECTION OF PATRON, COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND REPRESENTATIVES C.Stammers then declared all ASCC positions vacant. P.Single volunteered to act as Scrutineer and called for nominations. The following nominations had been received by the Secretary in writing, prior to the AGM, or were received from the floor on the day.

PATRON: Paul Hingston – nominated by C.Olson, seconded by A.Mitchell There being no further nominations P.Single declared Paul Hingston ELECTED. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESIDENT: Charles Stammers - nominated by A.Mitchell, seconded by M.Buckler. There being no further nominations P.Single declared Charles Stammers ELECTED. SECRETARY: Chris Olson – nominated by C.Stammers, seconded by C.Burrey. There being no further nominations P.Single declared Chris Olson ELECTED. TREASURER: Alan Mitchell – nominated by P.Hingston, seconded by J.Donohoe There being no further nominations P.Single declared Alan Mitchell ELECTED. MEMBERSHIP SEC.: Paul Hingston nominated by A.Mitchell, seconded by M.Buckler There being no further nominations P.Single declared Paul Hingston ELECTED. EDITOR: Peter Moras – nominated by P.Hingston, seconded by J.Donohoe There being no further nominations P.Single declared Peter Moras ELECTED. VICE PRESIDENT: John Donohoe – nominated by P.Harper, seconded P.Moras. There being no further nominations P.Single declared John Donohoe ELECTED. CLUB PLATE REGISTRAR: Richard Gardoll nominated by C.Stammers seconded by M.Burrey. There being no further nominations P.Single declared Richard Gardoll ELECTED. EVENTS CO-ORDINATORS: Peter Harper nominated by A.Mitchell, seconded by C.Stammers There being no further nominations P.Single declared Peter Harper ELECTED. Mick Buckler - nominated by S. Blowes, seconded by P. Hingston. There being no further nominations P.Single declared M.Buckler ELECTED.

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REGALIA OFFICER: Stewart Blowes – nominated by P. Hingston, seconded by J. Donohoe. There being no further nominations P.Single declared Stewart Blowes ELECTED. LIBRARIAN: Peter Skulander – nominated by S. Blowes, seconded by P. Moras. There being no further nominations P. Single declared Peter Skulander ELECTED. ASCC REPRESENTATIVES Public Officers: (President) Charles Stammers and (Treasurer) Alan Mitchell – nominated by C. Olson, seconded by P. Hingston There being no further nominations P. Single declared C.Stammers and A.Mitchell ELECTED. CMC Representatives: Peter Moras and John Donohoe There being no further nominations P.Single declared P.Moras and J.Donohoe ELECTED. Regional Liaison Officers: Peter Harper, Jim Mather, Barry Young, Geoff Barrett, Rod Rossi, Ken Wilcox, Justyn Armstrong - nominated by P. Moras, seconded by A. Mitchell. There being no further nominations P.Single declared all Regional Liaison Officers ELECTED.

Sharyn Aiken (on behalf of her car Rebecca) moved a vote of thanks to the ASCC Management Committee for a recent hospital visit she had received from a member and the large number of quality club events that are organised for members each year.

Chris Olson - Secretary

Summary of Decisions from ASCC Management Committee Meeting held 11th January 2015

C.Stammers welcomed all members present, particularly those members attending for the first time.

C.Olson confirmed with members that now was the time to consolidate our planning for 2015 on our calendar. He reminded members of the three Management Committee dates scheduled for later in 2015

(12.4.15 in Bathurst, 12.7.15 in Orange and 18.10.15 in Bathurst)

A.Mitchell tabled the relevant documentation required for our club ready for submission to the Department of Fair Trading by our Public Officers.

P.Hingston reported an increase in members using the BSB method of payment to renew their memberships.

P.Moras reported that the next task he hopes to tackle will be to establish all members that get electronic versions have the ability to receive the newsletter in .pdf format (Adobe Reader) which will then mean that size of the email attachments will be reduced to half.

At this time there are 19 vehicles in the club on conditional registration as the majority of members’ cars are fully road registered.

Again this year the Gnoo Blas Classic Car Club display has been selected as a day that these members and their cars are requested to attend.

P.Harper reported that he was planning to continue to advise members three events in advance of upcoming mid-week events

M.Buckler reported that a Canberra visit was being planned for February/March 2015. More information will come in the future.

After some discussion the following motion was put In 2015 the ASCC again donate $100.00 to each of these clubs; The Gnoo Blas Classic Car Club, the Bathurst Light Car Club and the Grenfell Car Club. Accepted on motion of S.Blowes/J.Donohoe CARRIED

Dearne Witherden asked if support from members was needed for catering for the Gnoo Blas Classic event in February. Perhaps our lady members might like to supplement the BBQ with some salads. M.Buckler reported that he would again appreciate assistance, early in the morning, with the erection of the marquees.

Next Meeting of the ASCC Management Committee will be held at the Bathurst Light Car Club at 10.00am on Sunday, April 12th 2015. Chris Olson - Secretary

January 26th Monday - The annual Australia Day event at Carcoar (Report by Mick Buckler}

After a great deal of confusion regarding starting points and times, 15 cars and their occupants presented down by the riverbank in the picturesque 1850’s village of Carcoar. Our club again grabbed the prime position with the shade of a very old willow tree to protect us from the January sun. Tables and chairs were set up for a typical Australian morning tea of lamingtons and billy tea. That done, it was time for the shoppers to hit the street stalls and small shops. One lady member was spied returning with a nest of tables – lucky they have a larger than average sports car. Most other shoppers were content with bargains that fit within the confines of a shopping bag. The Carcoar Village committee always puts on a great day with a street parade, a bushranger re-enactment, live music and other attractions with the whole village seeming to take an active role in the festivities for which they should be congratulated. It was another most enjoyable day out, finished off with an ice cream on the way home at the Two Fat Ladies Cafe in Lucknow. Members attending the day: Gary Cooper and his partner Barbara, Dave and Dawn Smedley, Stewart and Kerrie Blowes, Chris and Judy Bromley, Michael and Shirley Buckler, Richard Gardoll, Bono and Sandra Marinovic, Larry Nunn and Rodney Bowd, Annette and Paul Hingston, Dearne and Doug Witherdin, Alan and Cherilyn Mitchell, Kevin and Annette Neville, Sharon Aiken, Roy and Sheila Riley, Charles Stammers.

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MEMBERS CARS ON AUSTRALIA DAY AT CARCOAR

MEMBERS ENJOYING AUSTRALIA DAY AT CARCOAR

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COMPARING THE SUPRA, RX7 AND 300ZX TURBO – Car Australia, May, 1986 From an outsiders point of view, in 1986, it would certainly seem that Porsche is the target for a number of Japanese manufacturers. In 1986 building prestige performance coupes, particularly when considered in the light of the bulky price increases they have had to wear in Australia. Although Porsche maintains its distance comfortably enough, especially after the most recent price rise which means you have to fork out $73k, to get into the basic model. But the fact of the matter is that the Japanese have been now well and truly forced into the high numbers game at the performance end of the market. Driving all three cars merely serves as reinforcement to the visual perceptions, although hardly anything separates these three cars in performance. The RX7 is a true sports car. It does all the right things, with the degree of agility, intimacy and quality as the sort of car you strap on Sunday morning. The Nissan with its turbo charged V6 engine delivers 155kW with impressive fluidity, however it is a generation behind the Supra and the RX7. The detachable roof makes it an enjoyable summer cruiser. The Toyota Supra, is more of a grand tourer. It’s very fast and has superb roadholding. Its forte is hustling through a series of wide corners at 160kph, rather than going on a steep climb through tight corners in lower gears. In brief the Supra is one hell of a car and just nudges out the RX7.

Specifications and Performance :- Model Toyota Supra Nissan 300ZX Turbo Mazda RX7

Price $34,600 $37,000 $37,900

Seating 2 + 2 2 + 2 2

Engine 6, 2954cc 6, 2960cc 2, Rotary 1308cc

Power kW@rpm 140@ 5800 155@5200 110@6500

Torque Nm@rpm 245@4800 319@3600 194@3500

Transmission 5 Speed M 5 Speed M 5 Speed M

Kerb Weight kg 1540 1450 1296

Power to Weight 90.9w/kg 106.89w/kg 84.87w/kg

Wheels Alloy 15/7 Alloy 15/6.5 Alloy 15/6

Fuel Litres/100km 13.7 14.4 13.9

Performance

0 – 100kph 9.1 sec 9.2 sec 9.6 sec

400m 16.1 16.3 16.6

Braking from 100 44m 49m 43

Top Speed kph 134 135 133

INSURED BY SHANNONS SHARE THE PASSION

Shannons are great supporters of the Classic Car fraternity through the Shannon’s Eastern Creek Classic Car Show and involvement with Historic Car Racing. This support is most appreciated by this Club. It certainly helps to spread the development and the enjoyment of our classic sporting car fraternity in the Central Western area of New South Wales.

For all your insurance needs - support the company that supports us. So if you have any insurance needs for your classic car, your house or its contents, contact Harold Upston Regional Development Officer on 0432 758 169 / Email cowracar1@bigpond.com or give Shannons a call 13 46 46 and get an obligation free quote from them.

The comments, views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the club

ASCC LIBRARY INFORMATION UPDATE Peter Skulander, Librarian

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With the start of the new 2015 membership year we have some members to welcome back to the club. These are;

Gary Cooper and Barbara Cooke, Cargo, in their new Hyundai Veloster Turbo Coupe

Andy and Julie Young, Bathurst, Triumph TR6 and Fiat 500 Bambino,

Bruce Lorimer, Orange, BMW Z4 We have enjoyed their company in the past and will look forward to more antics from “Highnoon” Gary. His last effort was to tempt Mick Buckler to “trade” his XK150 for a Vauxhall Viva and a few bob to a “secret” buyer! We also welcome our new member, Bruce, and look forward to seeing him and his wife Patricia, in their BMW Z4 on an outing soon. With the commencement of our membership year in January, fees are now due. We have already reached over the 80 mark. As there is not yet a lot to report so early in the membership year, I thought it might of interest to those of us who are analysis oriented, to look at the diverse locations of our member base. Naturally heading the list is Orange and environs (including Millthorpe) with 66 members. Then follows Bathurst and environs with 31. Next are Sydney Suburbs and Dubbo with 10 apiece. Act, Blayney and Lithgow have 6, 5 and 4 respectively. We have Canowindra, Carcoar and Cowra with 3 each. All with two are Grenfell, Manildra, Mudgee, Oberon, Rylstone, Trangie and Wentworrth Falls. And last but not least with one each are Bowral, Katoomba, Molong, Narromine and Wellington. In all 160 members for the 2014 year. If those members in locations with small numbers are feeling a little lonely, you might like to grab any owners of sports or sporting cars that frequent your location and tell them about our great club and its outings. Then you will have some company in your trips to catch up with the rest of us on our runs until we can organise an outing to your areas. Due to the strong financial position of the club, the fees for 2015 have been retained at $30 for single member and $40 for two members in the one family. There is a membership renewal form attached Please only complete a renewal form if there are changes to your details recorded with the club, change of email address. This will assist maintaining consistent club records for contact with you and renewing our membership to the Council of Motor Clubs. Please note on then form the Club’s Bank Account details. This will enable renewal via Direct Debit. Please use your surname and your membership number as reference, as there are several members with the same surname in the club. Don’t forget, our newsletters, along with the Club Constitution and For Sale items are listed in our Club location with Shannons. Check it out at: http://www.shannons.com.au/club/carclubs/australian-sporting-car-club-inc/

AUSTRALIAN SPORTING CAR CLUB Inc PO Box 1937 ORANGE NSW 2800

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Except for Name for identification – Only complete changed details

I wish to continue to be a member of the ASCC and receive further communications on sporting/social activities. I supply the following details / changes for this purpose; * MEMBERS NAME:……………………………………………………………….PARTNER’S NAME:…………………………. ADDRESS:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… …………POST CODE:………… TELEPHONE No: (Home)………..……………………………(Bus)……..……………………………………… FAX No: (Home/Bus)………………….………………………Mob No: ……..……………………………………. EMAIL:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. VEHICLE/s(Year / Make /Model / Rego):…………………………………………………………………………………… I enclose payment for 2015 membership of $30 for single/$40 for two members in one family.

(ASCC Direct Payment details: Bank- NAB; BSB-082-774; Account No-75-231-2103)

SIGNATURE:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. * Compulsory (Office use only) Receipt No……………..Amount $........... Date Paid:………………Card Issued……..... Our Editor has included a hyperlink to this site in our Newsletter Directory. Each Month, John will upload our latest newsletter and delete the old one. Any For Sale items will also be updated. A copy of the ASCC Constitution is also available on the site and will be referenced in welcoming letters to new members. The site is capable of taking photos of our club activities"

(1) PLACE THE COMPUTER MOUSE CURSOR OVER THE ASCC ICON

(2) RIGHT CLICK WITH THE MOUSE ON THE ICON. – a drop box will appear on the screen (3) LEFT CLICK WITH THE MOUSE ON THE WORDING “OPEN HYPERLINK” (4) AFTER A FEW SECONDS YOU SHOULD HAVE THE CLUB SITE APPEAR ON YOUR SCREEN

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY REPORT Paul Hingston

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FOR SALE/ WANTED/ HELP DEPARTMENT.

For the interest of the increasing new as well as longer-term members of the Club, it is advised that a free service is available, through sale of cars and parts, wanted cars and parts, as well as help wanted with any technical advice etc. required. However, no responsibility will be accepted for the accuracy of such description or condition of cars or parts involved. Any purchaser must make their own inspection and enquiries regarding condition, miles covered, or suitability for their intended use. Please advise the Editor of any items you would like to include in this section of the newsletter.

WANTED. Ford Capri Convertible. Contact: Peter or Deb. Phone 0418 496 565. Orange area.

FOR SALE 1986 JAGUAR XJSC Travelled 162,000 kms – new alternator – new battery –spent $1000 on the Air cond. – Radial tyres 90% - has vented bonnet – Registered to 20-1-2016 – Very good condition – Rego No: CB 86 ST Vehicle located in Trangie NSW Price $26,000 ono

Contact Barry Hamblin 0268887270 or 0417440554

Lot 7 Shepherd Drive Mullion Creek

Phone (02) 6365 8729 Mobile 0417 437 223 Email can.auto@bigpond.com

FOR SALE: XJ6 JAGUAR 1970, 4.2 litre motor Motor travelled less than 5,000 km after total rebuild, New upholstered seats, new head lining, new brakes Good condition Historic rego not transferable Too many cars. $4,000 ONO (Dubbo area)) Contact Jim Mather 02 68846316 or 042884631

FOR SALE:1990 FORD CAPRI, Convertible 5 speed manual, air con needs a regas, In above average condition. Has had a new roof fitted within the past couple of years. Dashboard is cracked but a dash mat would solve this, and driver’s seat is a little frayed on the side but this can all be fixed with the use of a seat cover .Easy to drive and cheap to run. Great to drive with the roof down. Good cheap honest car. Drives well. test drive is available, will be sold with a pink slip $2200.( price is very negotiable for club member)

Contact: Chris Bromley 02 63659224 (Orange area)

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AUSTRALIAN SPORTING CAR CLUB INC Est 1930

PO Box 1937 ORANGE NSW 2800 AUSTRALIA Email: ascc1930@yahoo.com.au

ASCC ACTIVITIES CALENDAR 2014/2015 ASCC Conditional Registration vehicles are approved to attend the activities listed below

Month Meeting Mid-week Meander Weekend Run

Feb 2015 Thurs 12th Midweek meander to Burraga 1st Sunday Bathurst Swap Meeting at Show Ground 6th,7th,8th Highland Steam & Classic car festival 7th Saturday Gnoo Blas Classic Car Show Orange 15th Sydney Super Swap meeting at Hawkesbury Showground 27th Twilight run to Neville hotel

March 2015 Thurs 12th Midweek meander to Burrendong Dam

7th Motor Fest at Hawks Nest 7th Crookwell Potato festival car show 22nd, 23rd Overnight run to Canberra 29th Short local run around Orange TBA

April 2015 12th Committee meeting in Bathurst

Thurs 9th Midweek meander to Mount Wilson

6th Tullamore Irish festival 26th ASCC club run TBA

May 2015 2nd, 3rd Overnight run to Dubbo 12th National Motoring Day

June 2015 8th Henry Lawson Festival Grenfell

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ASCC CLUB EVENTS

All ASCC Club activities and other activities of interest organised by other clubs, are shown on this ASCC Activities Calendar that has been included in the newsletter. This page or Permission to Move from the Club Registrar should be carried in vehicles on Conditional Registration Plates as proof of an approved activity for the purposes of their plates use, should they be stopped by Police.

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