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www.adelaideantiqueauto.org.au November 2018 No 391

The articles and views expressed in this newsletter are not nec-

essarily those of the editor, the committee of the AAAC or the

contributor

OTHER APPOINTMENTS NON COMMITTEE

• Hi Members

• The front cover features the first Holden rolled of the production line in Melbourne 1st October 1948

• Employees at the Woodville Plant where the first 1946 Holden Prototype was made

• Cheers Carol

Editor CLUB DIRECTORY

Verification Officer Arthur Doecke 8261 0356

Alistair Buckley 8370 5560

Assistant Historic Brian Davey 8265 1358 / 0400 826 969

Vehicle Registrar Unit 9/20 Amber Rd, Hope Valley 5098

Alistair Buckley

Ric Ottaway 8431 4054

CCC Rep Brian & Cynthia Davey

Federation Rep Brian Davey

Assistant Federation Rep Arthur Doecke

Newsletter Production John & Robyn Sommers

Swap meet Reports Neil Perrin

Webmaster /name badges Steve Thiselton

President Shane Conry 82895585

11 Quality Crt Wynn Vale 5127

Vice President Steve Thiselton 84314326

30 Moules Road Magill 5072

Secretary Charlie Mifsud 0417 878 857

19 Austral Tce Malvern 5061

Treasurer Brenton Watkins 8296 3472

52 Yarmouth St South Brighton 5048

Club Captain Peter Williams 82645494

10 Canara Ave Para Hills 5096

Committee Members Arthur Doecke 8261 0356

15 Patricia St Hillcrest 5086

Brian Davey 82651358

Unit 9/20Amber Rd, Hope Valley 5090

Cynthia Davey 82651358

Unit 9/20 Amber Rd, Hope Valley 5090

Graham Banks 0418818728

9 Manse Terrace St Marys 5042

Membership Sec. & Steve Thiselton 8431 4326

Public Officer 30 Moules Road Magill 5072

Editor Carol – Ann Williams

[email protected]

Historic Vehicle Brian Collins 8381 4484

Registrar 51 Horndale Drive Happy Valley 5159

Basil Rowe 83251907

AAA WEBBSITE www.adelaideantiqueauto.org.au Have a look its in colour, if you would prefer an electronic

copy please contact the club Webb Master, Steve Thiselton,

he will add you to his mailing list. Show your friends on their

computer ! They are also welcome to our club.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2019

THE CHAMBERLAIN 8

New display at the National Museum - The Chamberlain 8 Australian Special.

Watching the Lobethal GP video at Friday night’s club meeting reminded me of a recent article that appeared in the paper of the acquisition of a Chamberlain 8 Special by the National Motor Museum. Maybe the club members that participated in this years Bay to Birdwood run saw it on display.

Here is the Newspaper article:-

"Source: Page 4, The Advertiser, September 3rd 2018, story by Miles Kemp

The Chamberlain 8 Special was unveiled at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood on Father's Day Sunday 2nd, September 2018.

With funding from the federal & state governments the museum recently bought the 1929 race car - made entirely wheels up in Australia - from a private owner in Tasmania. Unveiling the car yesterday, Education Minister John Gardner, also credited a public fund raising campaign with raising funds for the purchase.

The Chamberlain is considered the best example of handmade Australian special vehicles that dominated motorsport between 1920 and 1960, before modified production cars became the favoured vehicles at racetracks around the country.

The race car along with its revolutionary hand built 100 horsepower, 8000 RPM two-stroke engine was the brainchild of Melbourne engi-neers, brothers Bob & Bill Chamberlain. The car is hailed as a flawed yet extraordinary example of early Australian engineering and manufac-turing. Although one of the fastest race cars of the era, light and agile it proved unreliable, but the brothers went on to manufacture the highly successful Australian Chamberlain tractor.

In Australian Grand Prix of 1931, 1932 and 1933 the Chamberlain 8 was fast enough to compete with its more fancied factory rivals but not reliable enough to win.

CHAMBERLAIN 8 "BEETLE"

* 4 cylinder stepped bore, 8 piston vertically opposed, supercharged 2-stroke engine with 2 crankshafts one of which runs through the skirt of the top pistons

* 8000 RPM MAX

* Twin spark plugs per cylinder producing 64000 sparks per minute (from 8 coils) at 8000 RPM

* Front wheel drive with inboard brakes

* Four wheel independent suspension

* a space frame chassis of small diameter tubes, much of it triangulated

* an 1100cc 85+ BHP motor

* the whole car built in Australia"

If you want to know more about the Chamberlain there is an excellent article on the web.

https://primotipo.com/2015/07/24/chamberlain-8-by-john-medley-and-mark-bisset/

Steve Thiselton

General Events Calendar

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NOVEMBER

The Lions Bike Show Macclesfield Footy Oval, Macclesfield Sunday 4th November Gumeracha Show and Shine, Sporting Oval Gumeracha Sunday 11th November Mannum Weekend River Festival Saturday 17 and Sunday 18th November Rotary Club of Regency Park, Swap Meet, Boot Sale Sunday 25th November

DECEMBER

Hot Rods & Classics Picnic Balhannah Oval 8 am—5 pm Sunday 2nd December AAA Memorial Run and Xmas Luncheon Glandore Club Rooms Sunday 9th December Motorcycle Riders Assoc of SA Toy Run 2018 Depart The Clipsal Track Gate Wakefield St 11 am Finish Callington Oval

JANUARY

Hahndorf & Districts Lions Club Inc Swap Meet Sunday 20th January 2019 All Holden Day Wigley Reserve, Glenelg 9 am to 4 pm Date to be advised Yesterday’s Power Rally Milang Oval, 10 am Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th January 2019

AAA GENERAL EVENTS

Hot Weather Rule

If the temperature is 35 degrees or above, there will be no organised club run. However, if you wish to participate on any run it

will be voluntary, your choice. This does not apply to the Christmas run. As broadcast on Channel 7 TV news, on the Saturday

evening prior to a run.

for more swap meet info www.bevenyoung.com.au

Have an idea for a run?

Why not help organize a club run

Meetings, third Friday of each month

(except December)

November 16th 2018 8.00 pm

Combined Car Club Rooms

Committee Meeting

Friday November 16th 2018 7.00 pm

ADELAIDE ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CAR RUN ON SUNDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2018 TO NURIOOTPA

TO SEE ERIC PARKER MOTORING MEMORBILLIA—MOTOR CYCLES AND CHEVOLET MOTOR CARS—THE TOUR TAKES

APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS OVER THREE LOCATIONS

$5.00 ENTRANCE FEE PER PERSON WHICH INCLUDES TEA, COFFEE & BISCUITS—WILL BE MORNING TEA STOP

MEET AT CLUB ROOMS 9 AM FOR 9.30 DEPARTURE.

SECOND DEPARTURE LOCATION FOR PEOPLE IN THE NORTH — MEET AT CARISBROOKE RESERVE SALISBURY

BYO LUNCH, DRINKS, CHAIRS ETC

RUN ORGANISOR CHARLIE MIFSUD

DO NOT FORGET TO BRING A SALAD TO SHARE WITH THE BBQ LUNCH, THE MEAT WILL BE SUPPLIED

Bits and Pieces

CLUB CAR

BADGES

Now Available

$20.00 each FEDERATION WEBSITE

www.fhmcsa.org.au

Post your thoughts on the Federation or Conditional

Registration, let people know of events of interest,

seek technical help or buy, sell or swap.

Bits and Pieces

Notice to Advertisers

All Vehicles offered for sale should

quote their registration number or en-

Advertiser October 2018

Courtesy Larry Clark

RIC AND LIBBY OTTAWAY

Type of vehicles they own MGB GT 1970, MERCEDES 220 1974

Became interested in historic vehicles because they wanted to restore an old P3 Rover

They have been members of the AAA Car Club for 20 years

The neighbour John Harris (now deceased) suggested they join AAA Car Club

They found their vehicle advertised in the newspaper

Restored the P3 Rover and this took 12 months to complete

Would like to own a Bristol

Best run was the West Coast Wander (1st one)

Longest trip in the P3 Rover Adelaide to Canberra

TORRENS TO TORRENS CUTS TRAVEL TIMES

Motorists using the new Torrens to Torrens motorway could shave up to 10 minutes off their trip during peak periods. The State Government opened the motorway on 28 September, with RAA testing prior to the opening estimating the $801 million upgrade – on the stretch of South Rd between Pym St and Adams St – could shorten motorists’ morning commute south by up to 9 minutes. Drivers heading north along South Rd in peak afternoon traffic may save as much as 6 minutes thanks to the new motorway. While it’s too early to pull conclusive figures as the road has only been open for two weeks, it does appear to be easing congestion. RAA Senior Manager Road Safety Charles Mountain said the separation of key intersections and the rail line was expected to significantly reduce delays along this important 2.5km section of the South Rd corridor. “RAA has advocated for the upgrade of this vital corridor and completion of each new section brings a non-stop corridor that much closer,” Mr Mountain said. “This section of the corridor will improve traffic conditions not just for motorists but also the freight industry. The condition of South Rd between Torrens Rd and Port Rd was so poor that it was the most nominated road in RAA’s 2013 Risky Roads survey. “Motorists will remember only too well the dangerous narrow lanes, power poles on the edge of the kerbside lanes, delays at the level crossings and the busy intersection with Port Rd,” Mr Mountain said. RAA has also welcomed the announcement that the next corridor section – between Pym St and the Superway – will commence soon, in-tending to provide an efficient link

MGB GT CURRENT CAR

1973 MERCEDES CURRENT CAR

P3 ROVER SOLD

MGB SOLD RIC TOO TALL TO

SEE OUT FRONT WNDOW

GENERAL INFORMATION

ALL STEAMED UP MANNUM

FAMILY FUN WEEKEND RIVER FESTIVAL

ON THE BANKS OF THE MURRAY RIVER

ARNOLD PARK, THE MANNUM DOCK MUSEUM & MARY ANN RESERVE

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 9.30 am- 4 pm each day

17th & 18 NOVEMBER 2018 ENTRY FEE $5.00

FEATURING THE LARGEST DISPLAY OF BLACKSMITH DEMONSATIONS IN SA

MANNUM FRESHWATER CLASSIC

DIESEL & STEAM, VINTAGE, HISTORIAL, RARE ENGINES IN OPERATION

BOAT CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

CLASSIC CARS, MOTOR BIKES AND CLASSIC & WOODEN BOATS ON DISPLAY

PS MARION, PW MAYFLOWER RIVER CRUISES

SHORT CRUISES ADULTS $20 .00 CONCESSIONS $15.00

SATURDAY 10.00AM TO 3.00 PM

SUNDAY 10.00 AM TO 4.00 PM

Allsteamedupfestival.com.au (08) 8569 2733

The Gawler Veteran, Vintage & Classic Vehicle Club would like to invite you and your Club to participate in our annual Gawler to Barossa Veteran & Vintage Run sponsored by Steinborner Automotive to be held on Sunday the 7th of April 2019. The 2018 Run attracted 58 pre 1931 vehicles, including 4 motor cycles, from many different clubs. There were no traffic lights (one pedestrian crossing excepted). There was an outstanding morning tea provided on the Village Green at Lyndoch, a lot of friendly chatter, a pleasant drive, and a lot of fun and prizes. It appeared that a great day was enjoyed by all who attended. The Steinborner Trophy was won by Alby & Kaye Gray in their 1929 Buick Marquette Tourer The GVV&CVC President’s Trophy was won by Robert Smyth in his 1930 AJS Model A Saloon The two Stirrer’s Trophies were won by Don LeBusque & Peter Broster We would like to invite your club to include this run in their calendar for 2019 and encourage all Vintage and Veteran car owners to partici-pate in one of the few runs designed specifically for our oldest vehicles. If you or your Club is not involved with Pre 1931 vehicles consider organising a run to spectate along the route and join the festivities at the Greenock Oval supporting the motoring history of our state. Please find an entry flyer attached that you are welcome to distribute among your fellow enthusiasts. Some clips from last year’s run also attached. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfLvHtYm9Qk Please direct any enquiries to… Entries: David Prest: 0438 112 266 or [email protected] Event Director: Geoff Boundy: 0437 689 973 Email: [email protected] Regards Trevor Unsworth Run Director

ROTARY CLUB OF REGENCY PARK INC

MONSTER SWAP MEET 2018

Car Parts / Bric-a-Brac / Boot Sale

Regency Park T.A.F.E. College Car Park

137 Days Road, REGENCY PARK

(cnr. Regency Rd) Enter at Days Rd and follow the signs

SUNDAY 25th NOVEMBER, 2018

Gates Open for Traders at 7:00am

Gates open for the Public at 8:00am

Traders Entry Fee (size unlimited) is $20.00 per site

Fee includes stall holders liability insurance

Public/Buyers Entry Fee is $3.00 donation to support Rotary Projects

Children under 16 Free

MANY SITES AVAILABLE Approx. 8m x 5m

Note – NO Food, Drinks, Fires or Dogs permitted entry

EGG & BACON SANDWICH BREAKFAST,

DRINK CATERING BY ROTARY CLUB REGENCY PARK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfLvHtYm9Qk

GENERAL INFORMATION

CLUB MEMBER PROFILE

Name : …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

What type of vehicle(s) do you have? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

What led to your interest in historic vehicles? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

How long have you been a member of the A.A.A. Club? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

What led you to join the Club? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Where and how did you find your vehicle? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Was it restored or did you restore it yourself? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

How long did it take to restore and would you restore another? …………………………………………………………………………………………….

Did you have any major problems during the restoration? ………………………………………………..…………………………………………………..

Do you have any vehicle parts that you are looking for? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

What other vehicle would you like to own if money were no object? …………………………………………………………………………………….

What is the best run that you have been on? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

What is the longest trip that you have taken in your vehicle? ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Did anything go wrong on that run? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Please suggest a destination for one of the AAA Club runs ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Please provide before and after pictures to be published in newsletter if available

Just for a laugh

General Information DRIVERLESS BUS IN SERVICE The driverless bus in Elizabeth started taking passengers today. The service will be officially launched on the 22nd and it is for an initial trial period of six months. It operates between the carpark on the opposite side of Philip Highway to the former GMH factory and the Lyell McEwin Hospital, with one stop (at bus stop 55) in between. The bus goes into the drop off area at Lyell Mc and has its own dedicated stop in the carpark next to GMH. It is currently configured for six seated passengers and six standing. There is a tech on board to answer questions and to operate the doors - which are the same type of push button doors as on the newer trams and railcars. The project is a joint venture between the City of Playford and Easy Mile, supported with a grant from the State Government. Travelling in it is seems quite ‘normal' (possibly due to the low speed at this stage) and it is programmed to stop when entering or leaving carparks. In fact it was interesting to watch it as it left the Lyell Mc car-park as it had to wait for a few cars to pass. The only thing I found different was that it is double ended and when you first see it you have to figure out which way it is going - fortunately the head/tail lights let you know. Cheers Steve McNicol

GENERAL INFORMATION

Internet Sites of Interest

Austin 7 Club of SA www.austin7clubsa.com.au

Bordertown Vehicles Restorers Club www.bvrc.com.au

Chrysler restorers Club www.chrysler-restorers-sa.org.au

Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs of SA www.fhmcsa.org.au

Gawler Car Club www.gawlercarclub.onoz.net

Hillman car Club of SA www.sa.hillman.org.au

Maitland Auto Preservation Society www.maps-yp.org

Military Vehicle Collectors Society of SA www.military-vehicle-museum.org.au

ADELAIDE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2018

70 YEARS AGO HOLDEN 1948

The Holden 48-215 is a mid-size sedan which was produced by the Aus-tralian automaker Holden between November 1948 and October 1953. A coupe utility derivative, coded as the 50-2106 and marketed as the Holden Coupe Utility, was produced from January 1951.

The 48-215 was the first model from General Motors in Australia to bear the Holden name.[2] In mainstream parlance, the official name of "Holden 48-215" was eschewed in favour of the shortened "Holden" designation. Following the replacement of the first Holden, the 48-215 gained the unofficial nickname of Holden FX. This designation was first used in the Drawing Office at GM-H in 1952 as an unofficial means of distinguishing between early 48-215 vehicles with front suspension using lever-action shock absorbers, and those with the new telescopic shock absorber front suspension introduced in 1953 - the term "FX" was pencilled onto a parts list for the new suspension components.[3][4] The title "FX" later came into use in used car advertisements to de-scribe models with the later suspension, first being used by Melbourne dealer Reg Smith Motors in two advertisements in the 10 February 1960 issue of The Age.[5] Use of the term "FX" gradually spread to cover all 48-215 and 50-2106 vehicles, although the term has never been used by Holden in any official manner.

The design was originally penned in the United States by Chevrolet,[6]

but was not used because it was deemed too small for the U.S. market

as it developed after the war. Instead the design became the basis of

only the 48-215 model. Its American origins are quite apparent, as it

closely resembles Chevrolets of the period that did make it to produc-

tion, particularly the Fleetline Aerosedan and the second generation

Deluxe. Development of the 48-215 began in 1944.

The first Holden 48-215 Sedan off

the productions line

Front cover of the sales brochure

for the Holden 48-215. The car was

marketed simply as the "Holden"

Holden 50-2106 Coupé Utility Queensland launch of the vehicle,

1948

AAAC General Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the AAAC General Meeting held on the 19th October 2018 at CCC Clubrooms

Meeting opened - 8.00 pm; Present approx. – 40 members; Chaired by Shane Conry.

Visitors – Nil.

Apologies - As per apologies book.

Sick List – Peter. Williams.

Minutes of previous meeting as printed in the Magazine.

Moved – Phil Franklin. Seconded by – Rick Ottaway. Carried.

Business arising from minutes - Nil.

Correspondence In –

Email from Gawler Veteran and Vintage Classic Club invitation held on the 7th of April 2019 for pre 1931 vehicles. Entries on line,

Lions Gumeracha Show and Shine 11th Nov 2018. Entries on line.

Email from Club member Marcel Ellis concerning the Loyalty programme with Rare Spares for members to receive a discount on any parts purchased from them. For more information on this programme members will need to join up and Marcel is more than happy to help any member to join.

Letters – Police Credit Union, CCC 199th Committee Meeting 8th October 2018 Minutes.

Letter from A.J. Gallagher.

Magazines - Rover Drive, Crank Talk on line only, Auto Torque and Klaxon News.

Correspondence Out – Nil.

Business arising from the Correspondence - Nil

Membership Report - 92 members plus 2 pending

Editor - Carol-Ann Williams apology. The Editor has a new G Mail Account, it’s in the newsletter. More articles or stories please. There is a Club member profile page in the Newsletter, please use it.

Historic Vehicle Registrar – Nothing to report. All good.

Club Captain - Peter Williams, apology. Shane Conry did mention that Peter has, with the help of his sub- committee organised a number of up coming runs for the new year.

Shane also asked any member who participated in this year’s Bay to Birdwood Run to give a report. John Badcock spoke of his involvement at this event, which was well run from the start point, then let down through the city centre. But all in all a good day out, with only a little mishap at his experience on starting his BSA motorcycle.

Brenton Watkins also gave a report on his day out at this event, again a good day.

Federation Report – Arthur had nothing to report.

CCC Report – Brian Davey reported that the Marion Council will be constructing a ramp at the Club rooms. He also asked that all soft drink cans to be completely emptied before they are place in the recycle bin

Swap Meets – John Badcock gave a report on the Balhannah swap meet and said it was a good meeting.

General Business – Charlie Mifsud gave a report on his upcoming run to Nuriootpa on the 18th November 2018, more infor-mation at next meeting. Steve Thiselton has spoken with Dick Johnson on his marshalling duties again at the All British Day next year, entries close by 5th November.

Meeting Closed 8.47p.m.

After the meeting Charlie Mifsud showed a slide show on the early Lobethal Races.

General meetings: 8 pm, 3rd Friday (excl. December) Combined Car Clubs Room, Clark Ave., Glandore.

Membership Fees: Nominations $10. Annual $40 (half fee for new applicants after 1st January).

Subscription renewal: Due 1st July, if unpaid, lapses 31st July.

Vehicle Eligibility: All cars, commercials and motorcycles of historic interest or other vehicles as

approved by the committee.

Club Sales: Decals, Cloth & Car Bumper Badges – see Steve Thiselton.

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