BEACon Newsletter June 2018

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Page 1 of 22 British & European Automobile Club (Southern Highlands NSW) Inc. PO Box 1020, Bowral NSW 2576 Website http://beac.org.au/ Email info@beac.org.au Photostream https://www.flickr.

org.au Membership Registrar: Rob Stenvert, email: registrar@beac.org.au Historic Plates Registrar: Rob Stenvert, email: historicplates@beac.org.au Webmaster: Rob Turner, email: webmaster@beac.org.au BEACon Editor: Philip O Regan, email: editor@beac.

1 Page 1 of 22 British & European Automobile Club (Southern Highlands NSW) Inc. PO Box 1020, Bowral NSW 2576 Website info@beac.org.au Photostream BEACon Newsletter June 2018 President: Bob Payne, president@beac.org.au Secretary: Tom Currie, secretary@beac.org.au Treasurer: Fred Edney, treasurer@beac.org.au Membership Registrar: Rob Stenvert, registrar@beac.org.au Historic Plates Registrar: Rob Stenvert, historicplates@beac.org.au Webmaster: Rob Turner, webmaster@beac.org.au BEACon Editor: Philip O Regan, editor@beac.org.au Runs Co-ordinator & Information: Peter Carpenter, events@beac.org.au McVitty Grove Winery 2/05/2018 Time once again to visit High Range and take in the view and the good food and wine at McVitty Grove Winery. The crew gathered at Burradoo, and yet again there was a new car to capture everyone s attention a Lotus Excel. Glenn and Millie Atkinson s Lotus Excel SE.

2 Page 2 of 22 A mix of ages and types to inspect. From woodies to German sports cars. Three British classics and a reproduction of a fourth. Quintessentially British.

the mix, and lo and behold, a couple promptly turned up, with a couple more promised.

(though I thought then that the Elan was the most likely possibility), and now there

MGB GT and Austin 1800 in McVitty Grove car park.

3 Page 3 of 22 Run regulars. At this point, I wondered whether somehow I was having an influence on the new machines we see coming into the club. Some time ago in the BEACon I opined that the club should have more Italian cars in the mix, and lo and behold, a couple promptly turned up, with a couple more promised. Then in February this year I noted that one marque missing from our line-up was Lotus (though I thought then that the Elan was the most likely possibility), and now there was this Excel with its wing and wheels making it look more exotic than any other Excel I have ever seen. I m now pondering what I should wish for next in the way of club vehicles! MGB GT and Austin 1800 in McVitty Grove car park. Photos by Rob Turner Anyway, back to the acting (sorry, action)! After a nice drive through some of the best countryside in the Highlands, we duly arrived at McVitty Grove, where we occupied most of their restaurant and Lana and her crew could set about providing for us. A lovely view! And our lovely hostess Lana.

4 Page 4 of 22 Once again I immortalise the back of Peter Carpenter s head in a photograph! The food was of the expected quality and complimented by their range of beautiful local wines. The mains were great.....and so were the desserts. My green frog jelly and ice-cream.

5 Page 5 of 22 The only worry for me all day was to do with the dessert selection. I had my eye on the kid s dessert Green Frog Jelly and Ice-cream. As it happened, so did our Secretary Tom Currie (who we know is really a big kid). He ordered one and the surprised waitress said laughingly that it was something for 9 year olds, whereupon Tom says But I m only 8 (that sort of quick thinking is why he s Secretary). He got his, but it was the second last one they had. In a panic, I prevailed on Lana to get me one, which she did, bless her. As it was, Tom then noted in mock seriousness that the three jelly frogs around the edge of the plate were red ones, rather than green (another reason why he s Secretary). All in all, a most enjoyable day! Phil O Eling Forest Winery 16/04/2018 These days, it is with a certain sense of anticipation that I set off to Burradoo to commence another BEAC outing. Apart from the pleasure of good companions, there is also the pleasure of viewing the eclectic mix of vehicles that turn up. And this run to the ever popular Eling Forest Winery was no exception, as the following photos will attest. Newest attraction was a Lancia Gamma Coupe a rare beastie indeed in Australia. Also notable was the return of the Honda NSX, the German contingent of Porsches and Mercedes, the Georges Jaguar back again and the line-up of MGBs of all types and colours. Where else would you find a GTV6, and NSX and a Sunbeam Tiger rubbing shoulders?

Page 6 of 22 The Mini lurks behind MGB GTs.

to miss Ferrari California (2010 model I

6 Page 6 of 22 The Mini lurks behind MGB GTs. A potential member stopped to check us out nice one! During the morning two potential members stopped to check us out. The first was a young man in an impossible to miss Ferrari California (2010 model I think). We referred both enquirers to our website. A new attraction in the line-up a Lancia Gamma Coupe.

7 Page 7 of 22 Red rules! Always a pleasure to see the Georges Jag.

8 Page 8 of 22 Three fine British sporties in a row. Some German excellence Porsche and Mercedes. A gentleman s express Porsche 928.

9 Page 9 of 22 The wonderful simplicity of the bug-eye Sprite. Five MGs in a row! The MG ZT certainly looks the business!

A last minute hitch in the arrangements saw us unable to occupy the function centre seen in the photo below, but as it turned out, we fitted

10 Page 10 of 22 A nice drive though the countryside ensued, including an interesting tour of some Exeter back streets not so often seen. A short stint on the motorway brought us to the scenic grounds of the winery. A last minute hitch in the arrangements saw us unable to occupy the function centre seen in the photo below, but as it turned out, we fitted comfortably into the café. Food was quickly forthcoming, the pies proving very popular (at our table anyway). The buzz of conversation indicated that everyone was relaxed and happy, which is the aim that every BEAC outing seeks to achieve.

Page 11 of 22 Thanks to Tom and Joan Currie for organising the run for us.

autumn colour that we have seen so far. A fitting end to a great day!

drive to get to Mt Annan, via Colo Vale, Thirlmere, Oakdale, The Oaks, Cobbity and Narellan.

11 Page 11 of 22 Thanks to Tom and Joan Currie for organising the run for us. On the way home afterwards, Jenny and I stopped in Harby Street Bowral to take a photo of the most spectacular display of Southern Highlands autumn colour that we have seen so far. A fitting end to a great day! Phil O Mt Annan Botanic Gardens 30/05/2018 Rob and Fay McCarthy put a lot of planning into a long (2 hours) and complex, but very rewarding drive to get to Mt Annan, via Colo Vale, Thirlmere, Oakdale, The Oaks, Cobbity and Narellan. The roads often ran along the ridges south west of Sydney and afforded some great views along the way. The main attraction at Burradoo was the fabulous Mercedes 300SL of the young intending member who stopped his Ferrari to check us out at the start of our last run. But sadly the Merc has been sold, and was to be picked up later in the day. Ah well

12 Page 12 of 22 These two look great together. Old favourites! The classic Magnette.

Page 13 of 22 A timeless beauty Mercedes 300SL.

somewhat of a (pleasant) surprise to me.

I didn t realise that they had enough space inside to accommodate

The menu offered some tempting choices and the food itself was

13 Page 13 of 22 A timeless beauty Mercedes 300SL. Older and newer British sporty cars. Merc passes Merc. Liven up the Gardens car park! The Melaleuca House café/restaurant within the Gardens was somewhat of a (pleasant) surprise to me. In previous visits there, Jenny and I had always sat outside, and I didn t realise that they had enough space inside to accommodate our numbers. The menu offered some tempting choices and the food itself was very good indeed from what I saw and heard. The volume of conversation and laughter being heard all around indicated that our members were really enjoying themselves and the occasion. Thanks Rob and Fay good one! Phil O

Page 14 of 22 Noted Whilst Out and About On the 14 th of May, the BEAC Committee had a meeting at the Courtyard Café in Berrima. We found ourselves seated next to a large table for over 20 people.

When we finished our meeting and went back to the car park however, the penny dropped.

14 Page 14 of 22 Noted Whilst Out and About On the 14 th of May, the BEAC Committee had a meeting at the Courtyard Café in Berrima. We found ourselves seated next to a large table for over 20 people. When those people came in, some of them were known to us, but I still thought it was a community group of some sort. When we finished our meeting and went back to the car park however, the penny dropped. In the car park (and as it turned out, in the main street) were some cars that would look at home in a BEAC line-up. Parked next to Bob Payne s Stag was a gorgeous little Morgan wearing a Vintage Sports Car Club badge. We guessed it was of 1930s origin, noting things like the two different sized spare wheels it carried at the back (front and rear wheel sizes are different). Research later at home indicated it was a Morgan 4-4, Morgan s first 4 wheeled car, manufactured from 1936 onward. Later still, I found out its restoration was completed only a month or two ago. What a little gem!

Page 15 of 22 Members Please Note If you have not yet got your BEAC membership card from our Treasurer Fred Edney, please remember to see him before the start of one of our runs to obtain it.

Seen a few old VW s along the way, passed the Buick mob on their day out and spied quite a few Rollers and Bently s heading for a gathering but the treat yesterday was encountering a Dutch group with

15 Page 15 of 22 Members Please Note If you have not yet got your BEAC membership card from our Treasurer Fred Edney, please remember to see him before the start of one of our runs to obtain it. Ken and Wendy s Big Lap Got the following message in from club member Ken Davis: Reporting from Albany WA on our big lap. Seen a few old VW s along the way, passed the Buick mob on their day out and spied quite a few Rollers and Bently s heading for a gathering but the treat yesterday was encountering a Dutch group with their T Model Ford and support Land Rover who are on a world tour. They already have toured the US, South America, Africa, Russia and Europe and are currently touring Australia. ( has their story - Ed.). GREETINGS FROM ALBANY 9 MAY 2018

Page 16 of 22 One month into our big lap and here we are at Albany WA. Only problem to date has been a flat battery that was quickly replaced in Ceduna SA.

Coming into Albany we encountered a severe dust storm that reduced visibility to such an extent that we came to a stop on the highway for short periods of time until

16 Page 16 of 22 One month into our big lap and here we are at Albany WA. Only problem to date has been a flat battery that was quickly replaced in Ceduna SA. Lucky the battery did not expire one day later for we would have been stranded at a Nullarbor roadhouse. Coming into Albany we encountered a severe dust storm that reduced visibility to such an extent that we came to a stop on the highway for short periods of time until the visibility improved. It was the most challenging day of driving that I have ever experienced. Yesterday at our camp site in Albany was a T model Ford on a world tour, yes WORLD tour. The pictures tell the story. Regards Ken and Wendy Davis

The theme for the month is classic British cars - all are welcome to come and display. The day starts at 9am and runs till 2pm. There will be food stalls, craft stalls and entertainment.

17 Page 17 of 22 CLUB CALENDAR June and July 2018 Runs start at 10 am at Cnr. Osborne Road & Moss Vale Road, Burradoo unless otherwise noted. Please Note: all PDF files and links are available on the club s Events Web Page JUNE 2018 Please note that the Colo Vale Markets are on 2 nd of June The theme for the month is classic British cars - all are welcome to come and display. The day starts at 9am and runs till 2pm. There will be food stalls, craft stalls and entertainment. Friday to Monday 8 to 11 June 2018 Invitation Event Wagga Wagga June Rally Organisers Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Inc. Bookings essential Download full details, including booking form: Wagga Wagga Rally June 2018 PDF Wednesday 13 June 2018 Lunch Run to the Fireside Inn, Goulburn Venue Fireside Inn, 23 Market St, Goulburn Download Run Sheet BEAC Goulburn Run PDF Meet at 10 am, Osborne Road, Burradoo Organisers Fred & Sue Edney

Page 18 of 22 Wednesday 27 June 2018 Lunch Run to Mittagong RSL Venue address Old Hume Highway, Mittagong Lunch will be at 12.15 pm and will be in the Springs Room.

Organisers Tom & Joan Currie Meet at 10 am, Osborne Road, Burradoo JULY 2018 Wednesday 11 July 2018 Lunch Run to Bargo Hotel Venue address 225 Great Southern Rd, Bargo Download Run Sheet BEAC Bargo

18 Page 18 of 22 Wednesday 27 June 2018 Lunch Run to Mittagong RSL Venue address Old Hume Highway, Mittagong Lunch will be at pm and will be in the Springs Room. Attendees can order from the Ironstone Restaurant or order at the Bistro. Organisers Tom & Joan Currie Meet at 10 am, Osborne Road, Burradoo JULY 2018 Wednesday 11 July 2018 Lunch Run to Bargo Hotel Venue address 225 Great Southern Rd, Bargo Download Run Sheet BEAC Bargo Hotel Run PDF Meet at 10 am, Osborne Road, Burradoo Organisers Peter & Carol Carpenter Phone Mobile Wednesday 25 July 2018 Lunch Run Meet at 10 am, Osborne Road, Burradoo Xmas in July The annual Bentley display day is coming up again. It s always a very good event with lots of interesting cars on display. (You may remember an article in the BEACon some months ago singing the praises of this event and recommending it to BEAC members. Well, it s on once more.)

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21 Page 21 of 22 HISTORIC VEHICLE SCHEME For members with BEAC Primary Historic Vehicle Registration, on a club run you must keep either a Club BEACon Newsletter or BEAC Events Web Page print-out in the car to justify the use. HISTORIC CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION - 60 DAY LOG BOOK TRIAL A reminder that it is a condition of the 60 Day Log Book Trial to sign off on your RMS Log Sheet BEFORE making a non-club run journey. Severe penalties apply. Members with cars registered under the Historic Vehicle Scheme are expected to attend a minimum of four Runs / Events per year. Additional information covering the Historic Vehicle Registration 60 Day Log Book Trial can be found on the BEAC website MOTORING MIRTH I think you might need something from the herbal medicine dispensary in the background after riding this bike with its V-8 engine discretely stuffed in there!

The festival features 100 cars, 200 bikes and 9 bands and has themes of retro, custom and rockabilly running through

22 Page 22 of 22 Footnote: The monster above was noted by your editor during a visit on May 6 th to the Timewarp Festival centred on Rick s Diner (and garage) in the small town of Palmwoods Queensland. The festival features 100 cars, 200 bikes and 9 bands and has themes of retro, custom and rockabilly running through it. It has an amazing atmosphere and draws huge crowds to the blocked off village streets. Photos: Jenny O Thank you to all contributors to this edition.

BEACon Newsletter September 2018

BEACon Newsletter September 2018 Page 1 of 15 British & European Automobile Club (Southern Highlands NSW) Inc. PO Box 1020, Bowral NSW 2576 Website http://beac.org.au/ Email info@beac.org.au Photostream https://www.flickr.com/photos/beacshnsw/