There were around 50 historic vehicles on display in the CACMC area on the main arena at Queanbeyan Showgrounds, not to mention those parked with other specialist clubs. The weather was fine and the grass on the arena was mostly green, making a very pleasant day with minimal dust. The Club team arrived early to set up our marquee and information tables in prime position next to the vehicle entrance.
Several cars were new to the club – including Matthew Houston’s 1923 Alvis Ducksback and John Tuckey’s unique Rochdale Mustard.
The Rochdale Mustard was hand built by John’s father, on a tubular frame powered by a Ford Anglia motor. The Mustard got a thorough check-over by CACMC’s diligent team of examiners. Doing the assessments for the Club’s annual trophies are (L to R) Graham Bigg (legs only), Joe Micallef, Waine Summerfield, Malcom Noad (reclining) and Bob Alexander. [NB this photo was not posed!].
Rod Greschke’s glittering 1929 Dodge DA was awarded the Wheels organizers’ “Guest of Honour’s Prize”. Karl Maftoum’s sturdy and very original 1950 Lanchester LD10 got an honourable mention in the same category.
The plucky Austin A30 used to be everywhere but is rarely seen these days, even at historic car events. Here Dave Byers pays proper respect to Rob Mihalyka’s immaculate 1956 A30.
Our attendance sheet of members’ vehicles, including a few who parked with other clubs, shows in order of seniority:
1923 Alvis Ducksback – Matthew Houston
1925 Vauxhall 14/40 – Malcolm Noad
1926 Buick – Waine Summerfield
1929 Dodge DA – Rod Greshke
1929 Hudson – Bob Garrett
1930 Buick – Michael Carnovale
1931 Austin 7 – Howard Taylor
1934 De Soto Airflow – Lee Gaynor
1936 Buick Sloper – Boyd Jonas
1937 Vauxhall – Roger Amos
1938 Packard limo – Peter Toet
1939 Buick Business Coupe – Phil and Fay Cancillier
1939 Morris 10/4 – Peter Bruce
1942 Chrysler Windsor – Albert Neuss
1944 Jeep – Alan Boate
1947 Buick – Phil Smith
1948 Bondwood caravan – Michael and Anne Toole
1948 Ford Pilot – Mark Butterfield
1950 Lanchester LD10 – Karl Maftoum
1950 Morris Minor – Garry Buttriss
1950 Studebaker – Charlie Adams
1950 Caravan – Paul Jamieson
1951 Jaguar Mk5 – Paul Jamieson
1954 Chevrolet – Alan Martin
1954 Daimler Conquest – Richard Thwaites
1955 MG ZA Magnette – Graham Gittins
1956 Austin A30 – Rob Mihalyka
1958 Rochdale Mustard – John Tuckey
1959 Ford Skyliner – Brian O’Donnell
1960 FB Holden – Tony McDevitt
1962 Triumph TR4 – Dave Rogers
1963 Fiat 1500 – Geoff Hall
1963 Humber Vogue Sports – Neil Buttriss
1964 EH Holden – Bronwyn Graham
1964 Humber Vogue – Chris Berry
1964 Wayfarer caravan – Ken and Judy Herne
1965 Fiat 500 – Geoff Hall
1967 HR Holden – Helen Phillips
1967 HR Holden – Vin Liston
1968 Hillman Hunter – John Liston
1968 Holden Monaro – Michael and Vanda Catanzariti
1970 Triumph 2500 – Graham Waite
1972 Austin 3-litre – Ray Gallagher
1972 Holden HQ GTS Monaro – Scott Molloy
1972 Triumph Spitfire – Brian Ely
1972 Van den Plas 1300 – Dave Byers
1973 Leyland P76 – David Fox
1974 Rover P6B – Geoff Fiddian
1975 BMW 520 – Graham Bigg
1980 Honda Prelude – Joe Micallef
1982 Cressida – Ian Hooley
1985 Jaguar XJS-C – Grahame Crocket and Sue Davis
1989 Land Rover Perentie – Alan Boate
1989 Mazda MX5 – Bob Judd