BEACon Newsletter September 2018

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1 Page 1 of 15 British & European Automobile Club (Southern Highlands NSW) Inc. PO Box 1020, Bowral NSW 2576 Website info@beac.org.au Photostream BEACon Newsletter September 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 Roses Café Mittagong 8/08/2018 For the second run in a row, the destination was a new venue for BEAC (thanks to Bob and Sandy Thomas). Roses Café is relatively new in Mittagong, a branch of the long established Roses in Goulburn. Jenny and I went there very soon after it opened, and I admit I had some concerns about their ability to deal efficiently with the numbers on our run, but as it turned out, I needn t have worried. A typically diverse group of cars at the start.

2 Page 2 of 15 Nice one. The correct attire for a gentleman MG Midget driver! The line-up at Burradoo again featured a great, diverse collection of cars. The star car of the day was an MG Midget belonging to new member on the day Kurt Blasé. He told us the car had been in the family for a long time, but it was in immaculate condition. Kurt had selected driving attire that really complimented the car, especially if you are a retired RAF officer or have memories of a very early era of driving automobiles. The usual ingredients were still in evidence a good selection of MGs and the German contingent of Mercedes and Volkswagen with a Porsche thrown in for good measure. My Mini was not among them it blew a head gasket coming up Barrengarry after our last run. Had to slum it in luxury in Jenny s BMW instead!

3 Page 3 of 15 Many different ways of having fun!

4 Page 4 of 15 So off we went, via Fitzroy Falls, Robertson, Tourist Road and Old South Road to reach Mittagong. The group managed to stay together throughout the drive and arrived at Roses almost exactly on time. A couple of Germany s best products.

5 Page 5 of 15 Our arrival certainly filled Roses to capacity, but it didn t seem to faze the hard working ladies there at all. In short order, some very tasty food appeared. (It helped a bit that they didn t have to do a lot of cooking of items on the menu my fish and chips were as much as required). Also I must note that our table was served by the most polite young waitress that I think I ve yet encountered. People like that make a lot of difference to the day. Phil O

6 Page 6 of 15 To B or to B Reborn Video I don t intend to have video links in the Newsletter as a matter of course, but owners of our dominant car model the MGB might find this one interesting. It s from my favourite TV car show Fifth Gear, and my favourite presenter Tiff Needell Snippets from the CMC The latest edition of minutes from the last CMC (Council of Motor Clubs) meeting minutes contained a couple of items which deserve mention to our members. One particular note of interest is the second paragraph in the General Business, which advises that Registration Stickers are no longer issued by the RMS/Service NSW for cars on HVS & CVS. No more.

7 Page 7 of 15 Additionally, we have been separately advised that number plate recognition is now up and running for H plated & D plated vehicles. (The D plated - modified vehicles - are not applicable to BEAC.) I see you! I read a paper on the application of OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for number plates, and as usual, what seems simple at first thought is actually very complicated. The article is quite long, and possibly not of interest to many of BEAC s membership, but if you would like to have a look at it, it is here automatic.pdf. CLUB CALENDAR September and October 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 SEPTEMBER 2018 Wednesday 5 September 2018 Lunch Run to Eling Forest Winery Venue address Hume Hwy, Sutton Forest Meet at 10 am, Osborne Road, Burradoo Organisers Peter & Carol Carpenter Download Run Sheet Eling Forest Run Sheet PDF

8 Page 8 of 15 Sunday 9 September 2018 Mittagong Public School Classic Car Display Day Venue & Hosts: Mittagong Public School, 21 Pioneer St, (from Lee Street) Mittagong NSW 2575 Time 10 am to 2 pm Download Information Flyer: Mittagong Public School Classic Car Display Day 2018 Flyer PDF Enquiries contact Peter Carpenter phone events@beac.org.au Wednesday 19 September 2018 Lunch Run to Bistro 146 Kangaroo Valley Venue address 146 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley Meet at 10 am, Osborne Road, Burradoo Organisers Bob & Pam Payne Download Run Sheet Bistro 146 Kangaroo Valley Run Sheet PDF Saturday 22 September 2018 Invitation Event Trucks across the Highlands Venue Moss Vale Showground, 16 Illawarra Hwy, Moss Vale Download information flyer Trucks across the Highlands Car Show PDF Sunday 23 September 2017 All British Day Sydney Venue The Kings School, Pennant Hills Rd, North Parramatta Entry Tickets are available from your one make car club OCTOBER 2018 Wednesday 3 October 2018 Lunch Run to The Scottish Arms, Bowral Venue Address 69 Boardman Rd, Bowral Meet at 10 am, Osborne Road, Burradoo Organisers Peter & Carol Carpenter Download Run Sheet Scottish Arms Run Sheet PDF

9 Page 9 of 15 Wednesday 17 October 2018 Lunch Run to Bargo Hotel Venue address 225 Great Southern Rd, Bargo Meet at 10 am, Osborne Road, Burradoo Organisers Peter & Carol Carpenter Download Run Sheet Bargo Hotel Run Sheet PDF Sunday 21 October 2018 Invitation Event Crookwell Show & Shine Venue Crookwell Showground entry via East Street or Grange Road. Bookings required, please see downloadable PDF, below Organisers Rotary Club of Crookwell Inc. Download full details Crookwell Show & Shine PDF Wednesday 31 October 2018 Lunch Run to Sutton Forest Inn Venue address Illawarra Hwy, Sutton Forest Meet at 10 am, Osborne Road, Burradoo Organisers Phil & Jenny O Regan Download Run Sheet Sutton Forest Inn Run PDF

10 Page 10 of 15 Tahmoor Inn 22/08/2018 BEAC has not been to Tahmoor Inn for quite a while now, and I was looking forward to the run. The weather co-operated without being wonderful, so a goodly number of members turned up in their pride and joy automobiles for the occasion. A smart looking Pug. Ready and raring to go! A classic among classics. The drive there was a longer and more complex one than we have had for a while, consisting of a large loop off Remembrance Drive around the Pheasant s Nest area, and

11 Page 11 of 15 another up through Thirlmere and Lakesland, returning via Picton to Tahmoor. I certainly saw some roads around both areas that I have not seen before. We still made it to the Inn by 12.30, in time to order before a bus group arrived and filled the dining area to capacity. The TD2000 and the MGB await the off. The rare Lancia Gamma.

12 Page 12 of 15 Always good to see the Stag. German classics. The food was delivered quite rapidly and generally went down well. The exception was me. For the first time on a BEAC run, I had a dud meal. The Lamb Shank Pie looked great when it came out, but the meat on the shank was so tough and stringy as to be virtually inedible. I can only put the experience down to bad luck, as Tahmoor has been good on previous visits. Our thanks go to the Carpenters for planning and organising the outing on our behalf. Part of the line up at Tahmoor Inn Phil O

13 Page 13 of 15 FOR SALE 2004 MG TF 80 TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION 2004 MG TF 80th Anniversary Limited Edition Tiptronic transmission 69,913 kms Reluctant sale, as we are leaving the Highlands. The vehicle is in great condition & has always been garaged & serviced. Asking Price $15,000 Contact Andrea Matas mobile FREE TO A GOOD HOME Car cover which would suit a small hatchback. Contact Ron Cunnew Phone Mobile Welcome to new members June August Steve Clark Frank Giufre Kurt Blasé Garry McKinlay Robert Geddes 1982 Alfa GTV 1989 Porsche 928 S MG Midget 1967 Morris Mini Deluxe 1979 Mercedes Benz 450 SLC We look forward to your company on future BEAC runs. Please note: if you sell a car that is noted on the BEAC Member s Register, please inform our Membership (and Historic Plates) Registrar of the sale. If in doubt whether the car is on the Register, tell him anyway (he won t be offended)!

14 Page 14 of 15 Mittagong Classic Car Display 2018 Just a reminder folks, this is the big one BEAC s only display day for the year. Anyone who attended our last display at the school a couple of years ago will remember what a good day it was. The Triumph Car Club came down from Sydney to join us and swell the number of cars on display. This time we have potentially even more cars and clubs joining us for what promises to be a memorable occasion. Even if you (like me) think your car is not really a display item, we hope you will come along and join us to show the flag to the locals in our own back yard!

15 Page 15 of 15 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 Thank you to all contributors to this edition.