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1 THE VINTAGE SPORTS-CAR CLUB newsletter & ADVERTISER MARCH 2017

2 Important Sports, Competition and Collectors Motor Cars Sunday 19 March 2017 Chichester, Sussex The Ex-Works, Ex-Captain Sir Malcolm Campbell, 1913 TALBOT 15HP SPORTS COMPETITION ENQUIRIES +44 (0) CATALOGUE NOW ONLINE 2 bonhams.com/cars

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4 Subaru UK, distributors of a wide range of all-wheel drive vehicles much loved by VSCC Members, are delighted to announce the continued sponsorship of the Club s Trials season. This extends their long-standing association with the Club, which has included the provision of course cars for Trials and Speed events. The winners of each class within the Trial will receive a bottle of Champagne and Subaru fleece perfect for keeping out the cold on a chilly Hill Section somewhere. The overall winner of the Trials season will win 2 tickets to watch the Subaru Levorg in action in a round of the British Touring Car Championship these will include pit lane and startline access, the chance to meet the drivers and engineers, and full hospitality, including breakfast, lunch and tea. Subaru will continue to offer all VSCC Members the exclusive chance to buy new cars at a 10% discount. The Club office has details. Subaru look forward to seeing VSCC Members out and about throughout the coming season. 4

5 VSCC MARCH 2017 Proud Sponsor Tom Hardman Introducing the spring 2017 collection Fine Historic Road & Racing Automobiles 1935 Riley TT Sprite Factory car 1933 Alvis Speed 20 SA VDP 1933 MG K3 L type 1932 Alvis Speed 20 SA Sports 1914 Adler 9hp 1933 Riley Gamecock 1936 Lagonda LG45 Mayfair Sedanca De Ville (Preservation car) 1932 Riley 9hp Brooklands Rep 1929 Riley Ford Special 1935 Wolseley Hornet 14hp Sales & Consignment Enquires tom@tomhardman.co.uk +44(0)

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7 Louis Latour are proud to be a supporter of the Vintage Sports-Car Club and are pleased to offer Louis Latour wines direct to The Vintage Sports-Car Club and its Members. Louis Latour is the oldest wine house in Burgundy, founded in They are still in original family ownership and led today by the 11 th generation. The family started as vine growers in the village of Aloxe-Corton before establishing the house which includes the largest single holding of Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy and their own cooperage. We are pleased to offer Members of The VSCC access to Louis Latour wines at trade prices. /case (6 bottles) White Wines Mâcon-Villages Chameroy Saint Véran Les Deux Moulin Montagny Premier Cru La Grande Roche Red Wines Morgon Les Corcelettes Mercurey Savigny-Lès-Beaune How to order Please contact Tom Hubbard at Louis Latour s London office on or by at tom.hubbard@louislatour.co.uk The minimum order is two cases of six. Delivery is charged at 20 to mainland UK addresses. Delivery is free for orders of 10 cases or more. Prices include duty and VAT. All wines offered subject to availability, vintages and prices correct at time of printing but are subject to change without notice at time of order. This offer is made by Louis Latour Agencies

8 0464 HF Half Page Advert_v1_print.pdf 1 08/11/ :57 VSCC MARCH 2017 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K The only marketplace for all your; business services. cars. bikes. parts. races. art. books. events. transport jobs. The Sourcebook for Classic enthusiasts Front Cover Photo: Tim Hopkinson in his 1930 Austin 7 Ulster at the John Harris (Derbyshire) Trial in 2015.Photo: Motorsport-Imagery 8

9 2017 EVENTS CALENDAR ALL DATES ARE PROVISIONAL Saturday 4 March John Harris (Derbyshire) Trial Ashover, Derbyshire Weekend 18/19 March Herefordshire Trial How Caple Court Herefordshire Weekend 25/26 March LC&ES Welsh Weekend Llandrindod Wells, Powys Friday 31 March VSCC Awards Dinner Hilton Hotel, Warwick Saturday 1 April VSCC AGM / Marshals Dinner Hilton Hotel, Warwick Saturday 8 April Scottish Trial Biggar, Scotland Weekend 22/23 April Silverstone Race Meeting Silverstone, Northamptonshire Saturday 22 April Silverstone Autotests Silverstone, Northamptonshire Saturday 22 April Spring Concours (Silverstone) Silverstone, Northamptonshire Saturday 29 April Spring Rally Surrey Sunday 30 April Curborough Speed Trials Nr Lichfield, Staffordshire Sunday 7 May Wiscombe Park Hill Climb Nr Honiton, Devon Saturday 13 May Cornish Tour Trebetherick, Cornwall Sunday 14 May Derbyshire Tour Belper, North Derbyshire Saturday 20 May Daylesford Concours Nr Kingham, Gloucestershire Sunday 28 May Boulogne Bicycle Rally Boulogne, France Weekend 27/28 May Loton Park Hill Climb Nr Alberbury, Shropshire Saturday 3 June Harewood Hill Climb Nr Harrogate, North Yorkshire Saturday 10 June Oulton Park Race Meeting Nr Tarporley, Cheshire Saturday 10 June Oulton Park Autotests Nr Tarporley, Cheshire Saturday 10 June Cheshire Life Concours (Oulton Park) Nr Tarporley, Cheshire Saturday 10 June Targa Oultonian Night Rally Oulton Park, Cheshire Saturday 17 June Brooklands Sprint Brooklands Museum, Surrey Weekend 17/18 June LC&ES Summer Weekend Defford, Worcestershire Sunday 18 June D12 Driving Tests / Concours Brooklands Museum, Surrey Saturday 24 June Scottish Tour St Boswells, Roxburghshire Sunday 25 June Scottish AutoSolo St Boswells, Roxburghshire Mon 26 Fri 30 June Scottish Highlands Tour Crieff, Perthshire Weekend 1/2 July Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb Nr Worcester, Worcestershire Saturday 8 July Hertfordshire Tour Hertfordshire Saturday 15 July Eastern Rally Suffolk Sunday 23 July Cadwell Park Race Meeting Nr Louth, Lincolnshire Weekend 5/6 August Prescott Speed Hill Climb Nr Gotherington, Glos Saturday 12 August Mallory Park Race Meeting Nr Hinckley, Leicestershire Sunday 20 August Summer Concours (Woodland Grange) Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Sunday 3 September Suffolk Tour Suffolk Sunday 10 September Madresfield Driving Tests Nr Malvern, Worcestershire Sunday 10 September Madresfield Concours Nr Malvern, Worcestershire Saturday 16 September Snetterton Sprint Norwich, Norfolk Saturday 16 September Norfolk Tour Norwich, Norfolk Sunday 17 September Snetterton Race Meeting and Autotests Norwich, Norfolk Weekend 16/17 September LC&ES Autumn Weekend Norwich, Norfolk Saturday 23 September Prescott Long Course Hill Climb Nr Gotherington, Glos Saturday 7 October Castle Combe Autumn Classic Nr Chippenham, Wiltshire Weekend 7/8 October Welsh Weekend Trial and Scatter Rally Presteigne, Powys Saturday 21 October Autumn Sprint Goodwood, West Sussex Saturday 11 November Lakeland Trial Lorton, Cumbria Saturday 18 November Cotswold Trial Prescott, Gloucestershire Saturday 2 December Winter Driving Tests Bicester, Oxfordshire Sunday 17 December Dunstall Park Christmas Concours Wolverhampton, West Midlands 9

10 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE This is my final message as President, as my term of office finishes at the close of the AGM on 1st April. I know that I am handing over to a worthy successor, but as the date approaches I have mixed feelings. Certainly, shedding the responsibility and a significant reduction in the time I have had to commit to the Club will be welcome, but I also look back with pride with what we have achieved and am grateful for the great honour bestowed on me as President of the best club in the world. At the beginning of my Presidency I set out to compete in every event on the calendar at least once and I have almost managed to achieve this. The one exception is the Scottish Trial, which I intend to compete in this year, albeit exactly one week after I hand over the baton. I have enjoyed every discipline, but at heart I was always a racer and am pleased to say have managed to race in each of the six racing sets at least once during the last three seasons. I have tried at all times to remember that this is a club and the whole purpose of the Club is to ensure that as many Members as possible can have as much fun as possible and I can certainly confirm that I have had a lot of fun in the period I have been President and fervently hope that most Members have too. As President I was merely the person who led the large team of people who make the Club operate. I would like to thank all of the Directors who have worked with me throughout my presidency, without whose support we would have achieved nothing. I am particularly grateful to the staff at The Old Post Office, realising that whilst it is a hobby for us, for them it is a job and they are without doubt the Club s greatest asset. The Club relies on a huge army of volunteers, including event Organisers, Marshals and those who do the myriad of jobs that help keep the show on the road and I would like to thank each and every one of them for all they do for the VSCC. There are, however, two people who have supported me more than any other and deserve special thanks. Brian Fidler, who came out of retirement to return to Committee, not just as Treasurer, but as a great supporter and mentor. Dave Salmon, who since his arrival in December 2014, has done so much to run the Club in a more business-like and efficient manner, whilst being mindful of the needs of Members and all the time been supportive of me as President. The photograph is not of me, but of my father competing in his 12/50 Alvis, taken probably at one of his first Race Meetings sometime in the early 1960s. I regret that my father did not live to see me as President of his Club, but I will be forever grateful that he introduced me to the pleasures of vintage motoring, which has been more a way of life than merely a hobby. My life has changed significantly since I was elected in mid-2013, not least the arrival of Charlie, who has and continues to be a source of such pleasure. I also became a grandfather last year. I hope that I will now be able to spend a little more time with my family, whilst still competing as much as I am able. My greatest thanks are reserved for Carol for putting up with my preoccupation and frustration with matters VSCC, allowing me to attend and compete in so many events and giving me every support throughout the last three years. Long live the VSCC. Tim Kneller 10

11 NEWS & VIEWS FROM THE OLD POST OFFICE Dear Club Members, As many of you will no doubt be aware Tim Kneller stands down as our Club President at the end of the month and so we would like to take this opportunity to thank Tim for all of his help and support over the past 3 years. Most of you will not see first-hand the trials and tribulations of the Presidency and perhaps do not realise just how much time, energy and effort the role requires if you are to try and meet the competing demands of the Club s almost 7000 Members. At times, he may have been a little bruised and battered from the experience, but Tim has resolutely stayed the course and has been instrumental in the continued development of the Club and improved finances. An active Competitor in all disciplines, with a particular passion for motor racing, Tim has been open to new ideas, whilst not forsaking the traditions of the Club, and has encouraged others to adopt a similar approach. As a Club, we now look forward to the dawn of a new era under the Presidency of Geoff Smith safe in the knowledge that Tim Kneller has laid some very solid foundations. At the time of writing this note for the Newsletter we have held two very successful events with the Measham Rally operating from the Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome and then the New Year Driving Tests at Brooklands Museum. Our thanks go to Jenny Lees and her local team of Organisers for all of their hard work planning and running the Measham which, as a result of their endeavours, attracted a significant increase in entries and some excellent media coverage. The New Year Driving Tests ran very smoothly despite some inclement weather and our thanks go to Kevin Lee and his local team of Organisers, and our friends at the Museum, for pulling together such an enjoyable event. Next month we will report back on the new and improved Pomeroy Trophy, Exmoor Fringe Trial and also the John Harris Trial. Away from the events calendar Membership renewals have been coming in thick and fast and those who have rejoined should have, or will very soon, receive their new look Membership card. Please keep this safe as you will need to show it at signing-on at Non- Speed events and at Race Meetings to claim your free programme. On the subject of Membership, we have completed the Members Survey and the results have been presented to the VSCC Committee and will help inform our plans and priorities. This is just the start of the process as we aim to improve our understanding of what the Members want from the Club and then tailor our services accordingly. A summary of the results of the Survey will be published in the Newsletter in due course. Bookings are being taken for the Awards Dinner on Friday 31 March at the Hilton Hotel Warwick, which will be followed by the AGM the next morning. Please complete and return your ballot paper for the Committee elections and if you can attend the AGM please do so as we will be delighted to see you. The Annual Report and Accounts have been separated this year on the advice of the Auditors and this has allowed for more content to be added to the Annual Report with updates from the Sub- Committee and Working Groups. The Accounts also look quite different as we have had to make notable changes to comply with the latest Financial Reporting Standards. As a result, the Accounts have become quite technical and so we have included in the Annual Report a financial summary which will hopefully be more user friendly. The 2017 Budget has been agreed by the Directors and a summary will be included in the next Newsletter with financial reports every subsequent quarter. The budget seeks to reinvest throughout the year most of the surpluses we plan to generate and then return a small positive balance come the end of the year so that the Club remains in the black and we have taken the opportunity to fund improvements as and when they are required. A good example of this is the 5000 which has been made available to fund VSCC volunteer training to compensate for the bids to the Motorsports Trust which were sadly unsuccessful. The final elements of the AGM Weekend will be the Marshals Forum followed by the Marshals Dinner. The latter is by invitation only and this year the invitation has been extended to partners so we hope to see as many couples as possible. Dave Salmon 11

12 COMMITTEE NOTES January Committee Minutes The minutes of the last meeting were approved. An update on the work of LARA, including the Vnuk case, was presented and it was noted that LARA had resolved their immediate funding concerns and would continue to operate in 2017, with the VSCC as an Associate Member. The President confirmed who he had asked to serve on the Bulletin Review Working Group. The Secretary advised Committee that Tom Hardman had agreed to extend and enhance his sponsorship of the Club s Racing activities. It was agreed that the Secretary should write a straw-man paper on Sponsorship. The Secretary outlined recent changes to the staff including the move of Rachael Watkins to the Speed Secretary role and part-time employment of Jenny Moore as the new Competition Administrator. Entries for the Pom were reported to be buoyant and set to increase following the decision to open the event to Modified Production Cars. It was noted that the Morgan Aero Challenge had committed to race with the VSCC at a minimum of two different venues over the next 3 years. The Morgan 3 Wheelers had now been added to the programme for Mallory Park. Two additional events, with strong PR advantages, had been added to the 2017 calendar and these were Daylesford in May and Dunstall Park in December. The Formula Vintage Promotional Video and dedicated website had both been completed and would be launched very soon. The new and improved Membership Cards would start to be issued with the February Newsletter. Three candidates had been proposed for the two seats on Committee. Ballot Papers and Candidate Profiles would both be included in the February Newsletter Pack. Following discussions with the Auditors it had been agreed to separate the Annual Report and Accounts which would help to reduce their fees. Heads of Sub-Committees and Working Groups would be invited to write a short narrative for the Annual Report. It had also been proposed that from 2018 onwards the Club should move to an Assurance Review rather than an Audit, which was considered to be an unnecessary level of scrutiny for an organisation the size of the VSCC. It was noted that St James s Place had decided not to renew their Principal Associate partnership and that efforts would be needed to find a suitable replacement. The Club was maintaining a watching brief, whilst reviewing our practices, following the very sad fatality on the recent MCC Exeter Trial. The tenant of Flat 1 had served notice to vacate and the Agent is advertising for a new tenant. Following negotiations with the Agent the management fees on both flats had fallen by 4%. It was confirmed that legal proceedings had now been issued against the School Garage for two outstanding invoices for advertising in the Bulletin Advertiser. The President explained that bids for funding from the Motorsports Training Trust had been unsuccessful and as a result 4 of the 5 planned training sessions for Marshals and Unlicensed Non-Speed Officials would not take place. The Club would reapply in April. The Secretary confirmed that in the interim, 5k had been made available in the VSCC 2017 Budget for volunteer training and that President had asked one of the Directors to co-ordinate bids for funding. It was agreed that training opportunities with other Clubs should also be investigated. It was noted that the Federation had made some very good progress with the DVLA of late. The Vnuk judgement was discussed and it was agreed that the Club must monitor developments very closely and be prepared to act as necessary. A nomination for Honorary Membership highlighted the absence of a proper process or principles for such nominations and so it was agreed that a paper should be written to propose some guidelines. Two letters were shared with Committee one of the Membership survey and the other on the design of the Christmas Card. A summary of the financial position at the end of December had been circulated and was noted. Committee were advised that whilst there would be some changes following the Audit and the normal end of year adjustments the general message was that 2016 would be on target. The Treasurer praised the Secretary and his Team for their excellent financial control and acumen. A summary of the latest 12

13 draft of the 2017 Budget had also been circulated and was noted. It was noted that minor changes may be required following the audit of the 2016 accounts. The final draft would be discussed at the next Committee meeting. Questions were asked on the level of financial reserve, for the agreed IT project, and whether the proposed surplus was sufficient. It was also suggested that the budget for the 2019 Anniversary should be ring fenced and it was agreed that this should be discussed at the next Committee meeting. The minutes from the last Rally Sub-Committee meeting had been circulated and noted. The minutes from the Pom Working Group had also been circulated and were noted. The Committee agreed that the glass trophies presented as part of the Sprint and Hill Climb Championship had not been well received by all and so would be discontinued. It was also noted that the quality of tankards continued to fall and that the Secretary had met with the supplier and is looking at ways to address this. This may result in a reduced number of trophies being presented and it was agreed that this should be discussed at a future Committee meeting. 27 new Members were proposed and elected. A paper had been circulated proposing a reduction in the number of events included in the Annual Awards and it was agreed that this should be discussed at the March Committee meeting. It was noted that the Club van planned to be at more events in 2017 subject to the availability of volunteers. The Treasurer thanked the Supporters Club for the 1,645 donation. It was confirmed that plans for the next Treasurer would be covered as part of the forthcoming Committee Review. Finally, it was confirmed that HRH Prince Michael of Kent had been invited to attend the Silverstone Race Meeting again this year. FINAL CALL 2017 AWARDS DINNER TROPHY CALL Members are asked to make arrangements for the safe return of perpetual trophies to the Club Office in Chipping Norton as soon as possible so that they can be engraved before the Annual Awards Dinner to be held on Friday 31 March at The Hilton Hotel, Warwick, CV34 6RE. 13

14 The number in brackets refers to the extension number Chief Executive: Dave Salmon (8) Competition Secretary: Gemma Price (6) Speed Secretary: Rachael Watkins (5) Non Speed Secretary: Andrew Tarring (4) Competition Administrator: Jenny Moore (4, 5 or 6) jenny.moore@vscc.co.uk Finance Manager: Sally Duckett (2) sally.duckett@vscc.co.uk Communications Manager: James Taylor (3) james.taylor@vscc.co.uk VSCC STAFF The Old Post Office, West Street, Chipping Norton, Oxon., OX7 5EL Tel: Fax: Website: Club Services Administrator: Alexandra Elliot (1) alexandra.elliot@vscc.co.uk Office Manager: Gill Batkin (9) gill.batkin@vscc.co.uk Librarian: Ian Ferguson (7) ian.ferguson@vscc.co.uk Assistant Librarians: John Atkins, Derry Aust, Andy Butcher, Nigel Hall, Paul Spencer and Ian Sykes (7) library@vscc.co.uk All Librarians are Wednesday only Eligibility: escom@vscc.co.uk Chief Scrutineer: Neil Procter Chief Marshal: Ray Edge Regalia (Sales and Enquiries only): JTL Embroidery Direct Line: PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME EXTENSION NUMBERS HAVE CHANGED 2017 MEMBERSHIP RATES The Committee have decided to link the annual increase in the headline Membership Rates to the Retail Price Index as published on 1 September (rounded up) each year. It is hoped that this will ensure that subscription revenues remain broadly in-line with inflation and we avoid unpopular larger increases in fees, at less regular intervals. The Retail Price Index stood at 1.9% as at 1 September 2016 and so the Membership Rates for 2017 will be as follows: Vintage 87 Increase of 2 ( 82 if paying by Direct Debit) Driving 87 Increase of 2 ( 82 if paying by Direct Debit) Associate 87 Increase of 2 ( 82 if paying by Direct Debit) European 90 Increase of 2 ( 85 if paying by Direct Debit) Rest of the World 94 Increase of 2 ( 89 if paying by Direct Debit) Reduced UK 43 Increase of 1 Reduced Overseas 47 Increase of 1 Young 43 Increase of 1 Family 20 No change Junior 9 No change SUBSCRIPTIONS NEED TO BE PAID BY THE END OF MARCH 14

15 VSCC AWARDS DINNER, ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, MARSHALS FORUM & DINNER 2017 HILTON HOTEL WARWICK, FRIDAY 31 MARCH / SATURDAY 1 APRIL Annual Awards Dinner Friday 31 March. We will host the Annual Awards Dinner to celebrate the achievements of the Club s 2016 Award Winners at the Hilton Hotel Warwick. Please join us to enjoy a fine meal and the presentation of the illustrious awards in the company of our guest of honour. The Dinner is open to all Club Members and their guests, but in the event of over-subscription priority will be given to the award winners and their guests. Only the awards being collected on the night will be specifically mentioned, but there will be a roll of honour on display which will reflect all of our award winners. The cost is 35 per person (20% reduction for award winners) or 315 for tables of ten and this will include a three course meal with wine to order. You can book your place now by completing the Booking Form enclosed in this Newsletter or by purchasing your tickets online from the VSCC website. Annual General Meeting Saturday 1 April. The Club s Annual General Meeting will be held in the Avon Suite at the Hilton Hotel, Warwick. A formal calling notice for acceptance of the Club s Annual Report and Accounts for 2016 was first issued in the November copy of the Newsletter. Club Members are invited to attend the meeting and to take the opportunity to discuss with Directors and fellow Members the performance of the Club in 2016 and the plans for the future. Marshals Forum and Dinner Saturday 1 April. The Marshals Forum and Marshals Dinner will be held after the Annual General Meeting. The Forum will be in the afternoon and is open to all who marshal or compete at VSCC events. Following tradition, the Marshals Dinner is by invitation only and will take place in the evening. Invitations will be sent out in due course and in 2017, the invitation will be extended to include partners and the dress code will be smart casual. Accommodation. The Hilton Hotel Warwick has overnight accommodation available and this can be booked through a dedicated VSCC webpage, the details of which can be found on the VSCC website when booking your tickets. This page will be live until 3 March after which time you will need to either book through the hotel or a third party booking site. The flexible bed and breakfast prices arranged for VSCC Members are as follows: single double Alternatively you can telephone and quote AVINS in order to obtain this rate. You may find that less expensive rates are available by booking through a third party agent, but most are not bed and breakfast and are not flexible. There is also overnight accommodation available almost directly over the main road in the Holiday Inn Express, Warwick which can be booked either direct with the hotel or through a third party agent, depending on availability. 15

16 VSCC MARCH 2017 I WOULD LIKE DINNER I am an Award Winner (20% reduction in price) NAMES: LIKE A TABLE OF TEN IN THE NAME OF... I 315 Please supply your guests names above NOTE ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: PLEASE Name: Membership No:. 16

17 Calling All Marshals As a Club we can only offer such a broad range of multi-disciplined events throughout the year with the support of a strong and loyal band of Marshals. To maintain the excellent support the Club enjoys from volunteers we do need a steady flow of new Marshals each year. Therefore, if you can find a few spare weekends this year and would like to be more involved in any of our events or simply wish to give a little back to other Competitors please contact the Competition Department to confirm your availability Event Calendar App A shared calendar app is available for Members to download, which has the dates of all Club events in 2017 preloaded. The name of the app is keep&share and it is available to download onto your mobile device from any good app store. The account details are: account name vsccevents and password vscc1934 Please note that this is an open, shared calendar with a single login and so Members are asked to use it as read only and not make any changes as this will impact upon others EVENT ENTRY CRITERIA This year entries for all events will be on a first come basis with the entry confirmed by return. If an entry is received for a car which does not have a Buff Form the entry will be accepted, but it is the Competitor s responsibility to ensure that the Buff Form is submitted to the Eligibility Sub-Committee in good time to be processed before the event closes for entries. It is hoped that the new system will allow Competitors to confirm their own logistical arrangements much sooner. It should also avoid the disappointment of a rejected entry sometimes many weeks after it was submitted. The Competition Department will reserve a limited number of places at each event to ensure that the Club s traditional entry criteria can still be accommodated which should help to safeguard the overarching principles of the VSCC. 17

18 THE SPRING SOUTH DOWNS RALLY Following on the recent success of the Measham Rally the VSCC returns to the first of its traditional daytime Navigational Rallies of the year, with the South Downs Rally on 29 April. All Members with a Pre-war car are welcome to enter and enjoy the day. Those who have not entered a Rally before, or just want a gentle drive around the beautiful countryside of West Sussex and Surrey, can enter the Champagne Class where they will be provided with a Route Book giving clear instructions of the route. The Champagne Class entrant that follows the route best and to time, will be awarded a bottle of Champagne. For the regular entrants the usual classes of Experts, Semi-Experts and Novices will be arranged, with straightforward instructions and timings to follow, with the VSCC Martini Trophy up for grabs for the winner. The event is based from the Goodwood Hotel, just up the road from the Goodwood circuit that the VSCC uses each year for the Autumn Sprint, where accommodation is available for those wanting to make a weekend of the event. The route is approximately 90 miles long and takes in the ups and downs of the South Downs as well as many of the rural roads of West Sussex and Surrey. The South Downs Rally caters for all Members in any car and can be just as much a social event for those who just enjoy a drive in the countryside as well as a competitive event for the regulars. For further details either contact The Old Post Office, enter online or call Dick Patten on or richardbpatten@gmail.com 18

19 LAST VSCC MARCH 2017 CALL A five-day Pre-war touring event for VSCC Members organised by Club Director, Mike Holt, based at the celebrated Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire ( with daily circular tours from the venue to notable landmarks, including Loch Lomond, Royal Deeside, Whisky distilleries and more The week will also include visits to Falkland Palace and Stirling Castle, both Renaissance Palaces built by James V of Scotland father of James I of England and Scotland and his queen Mary of Guise, who brought her stonemasons and fancy European designs over to construct them. Entry will be based on two persons sharing, with breakfast and evening meals included each day. Participants can either join the daily outings, take a break to enjoy the hotel facilities, or do their own exploring. The proposed event will directly follow on from the Club s annual Scottish Borders Tour and AutoSolo events scheduled for the weekend of 24 / 25 June so why not enjoy a full week of Vintage motoring in Scotland with the VSCC? If you are interested in taking part, register your name with Non-Speed Secretary, Andrew Tarring at andrew.tarring@vscc.co.uk or call Ext 4. For more information, contact Mike Holt at bugattiste1@me.com or call The entry fee for the Tour will be per car with accommodation priced at for dinner, bed and breakfast per night (single occupancy rate is ) 19

20 TH ANNIVERSARY BROOKLANDS (WEYBRIDGE) SAT. &SUN. JUNE 17 & 18 DOUBLE-TWELVE MOTORSPORT FESTIVAL DO YOU OWN A PRE 87 CLASSIC? THEN ENTER THE DOUBLE TWELVE COMPETITIONS CONTACT STEVE CASTLE ON EXT 244 OR: STEVECASTLE@ BROOKLANDSMUSEUM.COM IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE VINTAGE SPORTS CAR CLUB SPEED TRIALS DRIVING TESTS CONCOURS TEST HILL CHALLENGE CLUB DISPLAYS TRADE VILLAGE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Visit or call Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0QN G R A N D R E O P E N I N G O F T H E F I N I S H I N G S T R A I G H T 20

21 RESULTS MEASHAM RALLY 21/22 January No Name Navigator Car CC Year Total Award Class 1 Expert SC1 7 John POTTER David KIRKHAM ALVIS 12/50 TG C&E SPORTS The Measham Trophy 1st Class 12 Charles HILL Miss Annabel JONES FRAZER NASH SHELSLEY The Richard Dames- Longworth Trophy 2nd Class 4 Mark GARFITT Nick COOPER FRAZER NASH/BMW 319/55 SPORTS nd Class 15 Dr. Graham ROOD Thomas CAMPBELL RILEY SPORTS nd Class Class 1A Expert SC2 34 John FORT Howard ATKINS RILEY The Jeddere-Fisher Trophy 1st Class Class 2 Semi-Expert SC1 16 Derek CHATTO Anthony COSTIGAN FORD MODEL A st Class 26 Matthew BELL Jonathan NICHOLL ALVIS 12/50 SPORTS SALOON st Class 24 Roger TUSHINGHAM Neil Worsfold MG MIDGET PB st Class 20 Charles TEALL Angela F M Martin BENTLEY 6½ L LANDAULETTE nd Class 30 Robert RENSHAW Mrs Liz RENSHAW AUSTIN 4 SEAT TOURER nd Class Class 2A Semi-Expert SC2 37 Phil DOBBIN Andrew TONGUE VAUXHALL OE st Class 38 Henry STRINGER Simon LAXTON AUSTIN 7 CHUMMY nd Class Class 3 Novices 52 Alan BAKER Ms Hilary CARROTT DODGE VICTORY SIX st Class 55 Miss Georgina RILEY Roderic Riley RILEY MENTONE st Class 58 James EMSON Huw Lloyd AUSTIN 7 RP BOX SALOON st Class 41 Keyth RICHARDSON Mrs Morwenna CORRY TALBOT BA75 SALOON nd Class 45 Jack WILLIAMSON Pete Mate Fowden AUSTIN SEVEN ULSTER rd Class 49 Steve WHITE Miss Joanne WHITE RILEY LYNX TYPE rd Class 42 Peter HARDING Roger PALETHORPE LANCIA APRILIA rd Class Class 4 Champagne 61 James EDWARDS Angus FROST MORGAN FAMILY Bottle of Champage Team Award Not awarded due to retirements 21

22 NEW YEAR DRIVING TESTS Sunday 29 January No Name Car CC Year Total Award 4 Neil THORP SINGER 9 SPORTS COUPE st Class 5 Paul HOSKINS MORRIS COWLEY st Class 1 Dr Nick BELL AMILCAR C nd Class 8 Richard WADMAN AUSTIN 7 CHUMMY rd Class 705 Harry HOSKINS MORRIS COWLEY rd Class 25 Mark BALLARD FRAZER NASH FALCON TT REP st Class 20 Miss Alex PILKINGTON ALFA ROMEO 6C st Class 21 Colin REYNOLDS MG M 12/ nd Class 31 David MARSH BUGATTI BRESCIA 2STR rd Class 27 Miss Annabel JONES FRAZER NASH BOULOGNE VITESSE / rd Class 73 George DIFFEY AUSTIN Overall Winner 1st Class 68 Edward WILLIAMS AUSTIN 7 ULSTER st Class 58 Paul COMPTON WOLSELEY AEREES SPECIAL nd Class 62 Peter CLARK AUSTIN 7 CAMBRIDGE nd Class 53 Richard MARSH AUSTIN nd Class 45 Peter SUMMERS AUSTIN nd Class 51 Douglas MONRO RILEY rd Class 67 Michael BROWN RILEY 9 TOURER rd Class 66 Ben SHEPPERD RILEY 9 MKIV rd Class 44 Andrew MARSH AUSTIN 7 SPORTS rd Class COMPETITION NOTICE BOARD MEDICAL WRISTBANDS We would like to make Competitors aware that medical wristbands are now available at all events, which, should you wish to, you can write details of any medical conditions or medication on, so, should you need medical assistance the personnel involved are aware of your condition and medication. It should be noted that this does not supersede the MSA requirement to hand a letter into the Chief Medical Officer at each event. REDUCING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENT Did you know, that if you empty your bladder prior to competition, that, should you be involved in an accident, you will reduce the risk of bowel trauma? 22

23 ANNUAL AGGREGATE TROPHY Last event included: New Year Driving Tests 1500 Thorp (Neil) N. 130 Diffey (George) G.E. 85 Ballard (Mark) M.H. 80 Emson (James) J. 80 Tushingham (Roger) R. 80 Bell (Matthew) M.G. 80 Hoskins (Paul) P.M. 80 Alvis Potter (John) J.M. 100 Bell (Matthew) M.G. 80 Farman (Jonathan (Jake)) J.H.A. 50 Leach (Chris) C.B. 50 Coppa Cantonata Pilkington (Alex) Miss A. 80 Coventry Fort (John) J.A. 68 Riley (Georgina) Miss G. 68 Mortimer (Andrew) A.R. 50 Twelvetrees (William) W.R. 50 Delaney Brooklands Johnson (David) D.A. 42 Jack Burn Teall (Charles) C.J. 60 John Rowley Frost (Angus) A. 56 Williamson (Jack) J. 42 Keiller Marsh (David) D.R. 40 Burgess (Edmund) E.W. 30 Lycett Potter (John) J.M. 100 Diffey (George) G.E. 85 Hoskins (Paul) P.M. 80 Baker (Alan) A.J. 80 Pilkington (Alex) Miss A. 80 Dobbin (Phil) P. 80 Bell (Matthew) M.G. 80 Chatto (Derek) D.V.C. 80 Lycett Memorial Potter (John) J.M. 100 Kirkham (David) D. 100 Navigators Kirkham (David) D. 100 Northern Lycett Kirkham (David) D. 100 Potter (John) J.M. 100 Diffey (George) G.E. 85 Rally Drivers Potter (John) J.M. 100 Emson (James) J. 80 Dobbin (Phil) P. 80 Bell (Matthew) M.G. 80 Tushingham (Roger) R. 80 Baker (Alan) A.J. 80 Chatto (Derek) D.V.C. 80 Sunbeam Easter (Paul) P. 50 Britnell (Tim) T.J.C. 50 Collis (Paul) P. 35 Thoroughbred Thorp (Neil) N. 130 Garfitt (Mark) M.R. 86 Ballard (Mark) M.H. 80 Tushingham (Roger) R. 80 Emson (James) J. 80 Tony Jones Diffey (George) G.E. 85 Hoskins (Paul) P.M. 80 Ballard (Mark) M.H. 80 Thorp (Neil) N. 80 Pilkington (Alex) Miss A. 80 PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to claim marshalling points please tick the appropriate box on the Marshals Signing-on Sheet at the event or or write to the office within 14 days of the event. Queries will only be accepted for points which have been allocated to events within the previous quarter of the calendar year. i.e. Jan Mar, Apr Jun, July Sept, or Oct Dec Only trophies which have had points scored for are detailed above. Trophies are listed in alphabetical order. 23

24 2017 VENUES FOR THE CLUB MEETING & REGALIA SALES POINT We are hoping to find volunteers to help to run the Club Display at the 2017 events listed below. As in the past, Roger Ballard and Ian Ferguson are co-ordinating the arrangements, but the increased number of events may make life a bit difficult this year. Our traditional list of volunteers will already have been contacted, but we are always pleased to hear from newcomers. Some events very rapidly become oversubscribed and we operate a first come, first served system, so please don t be offended if your offer is declined. If we do accept your offer you will of course receive a complementary ticket for the event. Specifically for the Beaulieu Spring Autojumble in May, we have a very good site and as usual we are seeking a suitable car to include in the display. It doesn t have to be large and glitzy, in fact small and well-used might be preferable! Please contact Ian if you can help. 22/23 April Silverstone Race Meeting 30 April Curborough Speed Trials 7 May Wiscombe Park Hill Climb May Beaulieu Autojumble 20 May Daylesford Concours, Gloucestershire (new) 27/28 May Loton Park Hill Climb 3 June Harewood Hill Climb 10 June Oulton Park Race Meeting 17/18 June Brooklands Sprint/Driving Tests 1/2 July Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb (2 days) 23 July Cadwell Park Race Meeting 26 July Nantwich Show (Wednesday) 5/6 August Prescott Speed Hill Climb 12 August Mallory Park Race Meeting 10 September Madresfield Driving Tests and Concours 17 September Snetterton Race Meeting 23 September Prescott Long Course Hill Climb 21 October Autumn Sprint, Goodwood 17 December Dunstall Park Concours, Wolverhampton Racecourse (new) Roger Ballard: Ian Ferguson: , ir.ferguson@btinternet.com 24

25 VSCC SUPPORTERS CLUB DRAW This Private Lottery, which is within the meaning of the Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976, is intended to raise funds for the VSCC while at the same time give you the opportunity to get a handsome return on your investment. For as little as 1.00 per month you are entitled to take part in draws throughout one year starting in May. Anyone may purchase as many shares as he or she wishes to hold, but a minimum subscription of (ie one share) is necessary in order to take part. Rights under the shares will lapse at the end of the year for which they are issued but they can be renewed and a convenient way of doing this is by use of Standing Order. Draws will take place at monthly Committee meetings. We aim to distribute between 40% and 50% of the money contributed, with the balance going to VSCC funds. Based on take up of, say, 200 shares, the prizes will be as follows: 11 monthly draws of Grand Christmas Draw The winners of the Draw made at the January Committee Meeting are: 1st Maurice Gleeson 2nd Tony Day 3rd Alastair Pugh Why not join now for a bit of fun? Contact Julian Ghosh, Broughton Farm, Drakes Broughton, NOTICE BOARD Worcester, WR10 2AG, tel You will be asked to pay for 12 months in advance. CARDS DINNER - FRIDAY 21 APRIL - PLUM PARK HOTEL, WATLING STREET, TOWCESTER You are cordially invited to the Consortium of Alvis Racing Driver s Dinner which will again be held at the lovely Victorian Plum Park Hotel at Watling Street, Towcester. The dinner will as usual be held on the Friday evening before the VSCC Spring Start Race Meeting. The proceedings will include the presentation of the Hulbert Trophy to last season s winner, Mark Hodgins. Everyone is welcome you don t need to compete an Alvis or even to own an Alvis so if you want a nice relaxing evening with good food ( 35 for a four course meal), good wine and in good company then this is the event for you. Dress is informal but smart casual would be appreciated. The hotel has rooms available on a first come, first served basis and enquiries in that connection should be directed to Jonathan Fish at the hotel on or info@plumpark.co.uk. If you intend to come to the dinner then please let me know ( during the day or in the evening or je@edwardsclegg.com) so that we can let Jonathan know how many he is catering for. Jeff Edwards HISTORIC GRAND PRIX CARS ASSOCIATION SILVERSTONE TEST DAY The HGPCA are hiring Silverstone National Circuit on Friday 21 April for a private members and guests Test Day. This will be an excellent opportunity for VSCC Members driving suitable cars to shake out the winter cobwebs and get practice laps on the circuit prior to the VSCC Formula Vintage Race Meeting on the Saturday and Sunday. The Test Day is open to singleseat racing cars of the period and Post-war to 1965 sports, sports-racing, GT and touring cars. The day will be run in sessions such that only cars of comparable performance will be on the track together. Interested parties should stella@hgpca.net or ring

26 REGULAR SOCIAL MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Lancashire. The new venue for the monthly meeting on the first Thursday of the month at Burscough has proved unsatisfactory. For the time being please ring Laurence Eccles on for the current available and suitable venue in the area. Cheshire & South Manchester Area. Thursday 30 March, starting at 7.30pm. Another instalment of the well-known VSCC Northern Screen Night at the Toft Cricket Club Pavilion, Chelford Rd, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8QX (on the A537, a mile East from the centre of Knutsford). The Road to R4D, an illustrated talk by well known and intrepid ERA racer, Mac Hulbert, about his journey, with its successes and heartaches, towards the racing car he drove with such success. The traditional interval hot pot + trimmings will be provided (with a vegetarian option if pre-ordered); followed, if needed, by a film appropriate for our interests. Tickets (paid in advance please) cost Numbers limited to 80 persons, and as on previous occasions we have sold out with people turned away, don t delay, book today! For ticket(s) write enclosing cheque (payable to T Harrison) + sae to Terry Harrison, 16 Cliffe Rd, Appleton, Warrington WA4 5AQ, tel Herefordshire. Monday 1 May - Members are invited to a Bluebell Walk in the Woods at Bosbury House near Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1JZ from pm. Display of our cars, tea and cakes, plant stall and dog show. Stout shoes advisable. Entry 5 but free to car driver. The bluebells are magnificent! The cost is 5.00 per person. Robin Balmain INVITATIONS Sunday 7 May - Yorkshire Dales Classic Trial - Airedale and Pennine Motor Car Club are delighted to invite VSCC triallists to enter this popular event. SOCIAL MEETINGS Competitors are promised an exciting variety of sections linked by scenic road miles. The start and finish is at Pateley Bridge cattle market where there is plenty of room for trailers etc and a cafe that is open all day. The entry fee is held at last year s level of As in previous years there will be a raffle in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Prostate Cancer charities, both organisations dear to the hearts of the landowners. For further information on entering, marshalling or spectating please contact Rupert North on or rupert@apmcc.uk OVERSEAS INVITATIONS Wednesday 17 Monday 22 May Mille Miglia. Matthew Bell invites VSCC Members to join him on a 5-day tour of Italy over the Mille Miglia weekend. The idea is to enjoy this amazing road event on its 90 year anniversary without the enormous cost. We meet in Brescia on Wednesday 17 May and, over two days, follow the route down to Rome. On Saturday 20, we follow the MM up to Tuscany, where we peel off for two days relaxation at a rustic villa with pool. I have managed to get the price for 5 nights accommodation and all meals down to 850 per person. Maximum 10 cars. Places are going fast, so please me asap on matthewgeorgebell@hotmail.com to reserve yours. Friday 19 Monday 22 May Fougères Rally, Brittany, France. Around 300 miles of gentle touring in the Saumur area and Loire Valley, with scenic roads to discover the historic, architectural, cultural (and gastronomic) heritage of this part of France. Open to all pre-67 cars. Contact: Patrick Rollet, prkconseil@free.fr / Tel Programme and applications: org Thursday 1 - Sunday 4 June - Jersey International Motoring Festival. Members are invited to the 70th Anniversary of the Jersey International Road Race. For regulations, visit 26

27 RECENT ACQUISITIONS Gordon Phillips has sent us two photocopied illustrated catalogues; a 1932 Scintilla products list including magnetos, dynamos, switches, clocks, etc,; and a similar 1931 edition of Bosch products. Both will be invaluable reference sources. A complete bound set (26 volumes) of Cars and Motor-Cycles from the WO Bentley Memorial Foundation, presented by David Rolfe. Unusually there are two indexes, contents and illustrations, which we will scan to be accessed by our search engine. Our regular visitor Len Huff, currently researching Abbot coachbuilders, has presented us with a copy of the Complete Classics book of the Bentley R-Type. A SUCCESS STORY LIBRARY & INFORMATION Our overseas correspondent (ie. Andy doing his annual stint at the REVS Institute in the USA) recently sent us a scan of a rather hazy photograph with a request to identify whatever we could from it. The scene was of a car at a cross-roads by a pub, and with a signpost in the background with a horse and cart nearby see below. An initial bit of research uncovered a better image of the same picture from which we managed to read the place names on the signpost. The bit was now firmly between the teeth (not of the horse in the photo) and the team set to with their navigational skills to identify the location by triangulation. Your Librarian s military experiences determined that a pair of compasses were essential for this task and he duly set off for Smiths. On his return a near mutiny had been narrowly averted and a piece of string, expertly manipulated, had revealed the location as the Cross Hands at Brockworth in the Cotswolds. The pub has since disappeared and a Toby Carvery has replaced it; the address is still Cross Hands however. The key to identifying any car of this period is the radiator, and a search of magazine indexes with our search engine threw up no less than 12 pages of 1920 s radiator images in The Motor. None of them seemed to be a close match with the photograph but in an attempt to regain his position of authority your Librarian firmly opined that it was a Sunbeam. More detective work revealed a 1920 road test of a 24hp Sunbeam including a photograph and a location. It was a different photograph but the same car, in the same place, at the same time. The name of the horse still eludes us. Troy Marsh of the REVS Digital Library ed Andy, The word Outstanding seems faint praise for the sterling effort of your colleagues at the VSCC! We aim to please. 27

28 New Vintage Members: Adam Brown, 8 Hilton Street, Over, Cambridgeshire CB24 5PU, home , day , mobile Austin Seven Chummy Michael Ford, Preston Court, Preston Cross, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2LL, mobile Crossley 15/30 Philip Heneghan, Cecily House, Poulton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5HX, home Humberette 8HP Craig Hopkiss, 9 Swindon Road, Cricklade, Wiltshire SN6 6BG, home , mobile Austin Seven Chummy Andrew Hunter, 8 Paultons Street, London SW3 5DP, home , day , mobile Sunbeam 3 Litre Super Sports John James, 37 Drynham Road, Wiltshire BA14 0PE, home , mobile Rover 9 John Wileman, Hollyhurst lodge, Barton Under Needwood, Burton On Trent, Staffordshire DE13 8BS, home , mobile MG 14/40 Mk 4 New Driving Members: Michael Baker, Beechcroft, Brownshill, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 8AG, home Riley Lynx Ian Blackbourn, 79 Church Lane, Arlesey, Bedfordshire SG15 6UX, home Riley 9 Plus Ultra Brian Gilmour, 20 Squitchey Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 7LB, home , mobile Riley 12/4 John Gough, 4 Glebe Way, Wisborough Green, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 0EA, home Lanchester LA10 Andy Lane, 8 Morrgate Street, Uppermill, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL3 6DE, home , day , mobile Morgan 4-4 Robert Middleton, 24 High Street, Maxey, Cambridgeshire PE6 9EE, home , day , mobile Aston Martin Speed Red Dragon Frank St George, 13 Sidell Close, Cringleford, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 6XP, home , mobile Lancia Aprilia Normale Keith Williams, 232 Bills Lane, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands B90 2PP, home , day Derby Bentley 4¼ Associate Members: Christopher Bailey, Sycamore Cottage, 60 Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 0LP, home , day , mobile Andrew Davenall, 2 Nicol Close, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 1RP, mobile Peter Stuart Howard, Eversley House, Swainshill, Herefordshire HR4 7QA, home , mobile Christopher Knight, 9-11 Guywood Cottages, Romiley, Greater Manchester SK6 4AT, home , mobile Nick Taylor, 3 Millstream Grange, Borrowash, Derbyshire DE72 3TP, mobile Young Members: Oscar Briggs, Saddington Lodge Farm, Saddlington, Leicestershire LE8 0QU, mobile Nicholas Jackson, Oakfield, Broadmoor Road, Waltham St Lawrence, Berkshire RG10 0HY, home , mobile Austin Seven Ulster Miss Abby Oliver, 13 Chance Fields, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV31 1TR, mobile New Junior Member: Toby Berry, Holland Fold Farm, Long Lane, Heath Charnock, Lancashire PR6 9EF New European Member: Hubert Kranz, Zeppelinstrabe 20, Straelen, Germany 47638, home , mobile Vauxhall 27HP 50 Years of Continuous Membership: David Hawker of Lorch Am Rhein, Germany. We offer congratulations to this Member. Recent Deaths: John Barton-Hall, of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Tony Miles, of Salisbury, Wiltshire; David Tromans, of Stourbridge, West Midlands; Keith Poynter, of Crockenhill, Kent; Jennifer Hull, of Gringley on the Hill, South Yorkshire and Bill May, of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. We offer condolences to the family and friends of these Members. 28 MEMBERSHIP

29 MSA VEHICLE PASSPORT APPLICATION All cars competing in Hill Climbs or Sprints must be presented for scrutineering with a valid Competition Car Log Book/Vehicle Passport or an MSA Recognised Vehicle Identity Document unless the car is currently licensed for use on the public highway and is competing in a road legal condition or is currently used in circuit racing and is entered in an event on an occasional basis only. The onus of proof rests with the competitor The Competition Car Logbooks that were issued and endorsed by the VSCC will not be used any more: from now on competition vehicles in the relevant classes will need to have an MSA Vehicle Passport. Please note that these will no longer be dealt with by the VSCC office. These passports can be completed by the applicant or a scrutineer: however the vehicle must be inspected by an MSA scrutineer in all cases. You cannot complete the form yourself and send it direct to the MSA. The MSA charge for the Vehicle Passport is currently 40 (in 2016). Our VSCC scrutineering team have agreed to complete these passports at an event. Alternatively you may ask a local scrutineer to come and inspect the car elsewhere. Please bear in mind that the inspecting scrutineer may incur travel expenses in these cases. We suggest you discuss and agree any extra payment with the scrutineer before arranging their visit. The Application Form The form is available to download from the MSA website Centre/Technical-Car or can be obtained from the MSA Technical Department. You can complete the form in advance of the scrutineer s inspection if you prefer. Alternatively the scrutineer can complete the form himself at the time of or following the inspection. A scrutineer will inspect the vehicle and verify that the form contains all the relevant information. The applicant pays the scrutineer the MSA fee, which is currently 40 (in 2016). Any change to the fee will be notified in the 2017 Blue Book. The scrutineer will give you a receipt which serves as a logbook for the subsequent 30 days. Please retain this receipt as it allows you to compete in an event before the MSA return your completed Vehicle Passport. The scrutineer will send the completed form, fee and receipt to the MSA Technical Department. When you receive your completed Passport from the MSA, please ensure that you sign it. Photographs The Vehicle Passport shows three photographs of the vehicle, a front ¾ view, a rear ¾ view and a view of the engine bay. The Application Form contains examples of these photographs. The photographs can be taken by the inspecting scrutineer or the applicant. For applicants wishing to take their own photos there is some guidance available. 29

30 VSCC RALLY TEACH-IN Remove the Mystery of Rallying! VSCC Rallying is a tremendous way to enjoy your vintage car. Yet it seems to be surrounded by mystery and a feeling that only intellectuals can fathom the complex instructions. Come to the Rally Teach-In to remove the mystery and have the principles of Rallying broken down into straight forward language. Sunday 21 May at Cawley Hall, Luston, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DS MR.OS 149: The Club is presenting a wonderful opportunity for Members to learn about VSCC Navigational Rallies. The event takes the form of a one day, practical course, run by experienced Rallyists. The course is aimed at complete beginners, people who have done a few Rallies and Members returning to Rallying who feel rusty. Participants are promised an enjoyable day which will prepare them to enter future VSCC Rallies with confidence. If possible participants should attend in pairs (Driver and Navigator) but this is not essential, with a car (ideally the one they plan to Rally but doesn t have to be a modern car would be ok). The course will consist of theory sessions in the morning followed by a practical Navigational Run after lunch putting into practise things learnt in the morning. Participants will receive a Rally Pack containing all the notes, maps needed for the day. Tea, coffee, juice, biscuits and lunch are also included. The course will be introduced by Jenny Lees (Chair of the Rally Sub- Committee) while instruction will be from course presenters Martin Jelley (experienced Driver, Navigator and Rally Organiser) and Dood Pearce (ace Navigator and experienced Rally Organiser). The Rally Teach-In will cost per participant. For further details contact Martin Jelley on or m.jelley145@btinternet.com To book a place on the course please contact Jenny Moore (Competition Administrator) on or jenny.moore@vscc.co.uk 30

31 An Open Letter to Competitors Members may be aware that we have had a poor record in terms of oil spillage in the 2016 season, with one particular instance leading to a very serious accident at Mallory Park in September. Our final speed event at Goodwood was subject to long delays from two oil spills, resulting in the curtailment of the second timed runs. This situation is unacceptable; it represents a serious threat to the safety of competitors and to the reputation of the Club. Good preparation is essential in eliminating fluid leaks and we expect all competitors to check and prepare their cars meticulously before bringing them to meetings. This includes, but is not limited to: drain plugs drilled and lock wired, oil pipes checked for tightness and security, vulnerable sump plugs protected, removable oil filters firmly secured, cooling system overflows and crankcase breathers fed into catch tanks. Above all it is incumbent upon all competitors to ensure that their cars are in safe condition to compete and that all fixings are tight and the interfaces between components do not leak. Scrutineering will henceforth include more stringent checks on fluid tightness. In addition to the mandatory inspection, cars will be checked for leaks in the assembly area and where space permits, cars will be held in park ferme for inspection following an event. Scrutineers will also make random inspections in the paddock. Therefore, it is the competitor s responsibility to check and monitor the condition of their car throughout the event and immediately address any mechanical issues. In the event of any fluid leak during a meeting the driver will be called to the Clerk of the Course and the offending car may be excluded from the event. Moreover, at the next event the driver attends they will be given a red scrutineering chit at signing-on, this will require the scrutineers to undertake a much more thorough inspection of the car before it is allowed to compete. Persistent offenders will not be accepted for further race or speed meetings. We need all competitors to actively help eliminate this persistent problem to ensure that competing with the VSCC remains fun and as safe as possible. If any clarification or assistance is required, please contact the Chief Executive in the first instance, who will direct your enquiry. Published on-behalf of the Safety in Race and Speed Working Group Ian Standing (Chair), Nick Topliss, David Furnell, Colin Prest, Neil Procter, Dave Salmon and Gemma Price 31

32 MARSHALLING MATTERS WINNER OF THE DON GROSE MEMORIAL TROPHY 2016 IS KEVIN LEE It is with pleasure we can announce the winner of this prestigious award. Kevin Lee is well known as the Clerk of the Course for the Brooklands driving tests but is perhaps less well for his efforts promoting AutoSolos, a Driving Test with no reversing, something the Club is keen on. He is also a keen rallyist both as Marshal, Official and Competitor as well being a Director of the Club, its Vice President and finding time to fettle his Frazer Nash. He comes over as an unassuming person but that belies a very strong commitment to the Club. Well done Kevin, the award will be presented at the Marshals Dinner on Saturday 1 April. You can only win this Trophy once but you can see how committed the top scorers are, the majority of them past winners including Trainee Marshal, Lucy Bickerstaff who won this Trophy last year. The top fifteen scorers in 2016 season were: Name Points Scored Previous Winners John Williams Hugh Girvan Lucy Bickerstaff Kevin Lee 150 Angela Jones Mike Holland 130 Martin Jelley Jim Wood 125 Bruce Girvan 110 Mark Garfitt Brian Groves Ray Edge 100 Jane Bickerstaff 95 Patrick Arney 90 Peter Arney 80 For the 2017 Thelma Grose has agreed that the scores for marshalling at each qualifying event will be the same which makes it much easier for David Grounds who has the unenviable task of compiling the results: last year 484 marshals scored points. WINNER OF THE JIM ADAMS MEMORIAL TROPHY 2016 IS JIM WOOD The winner is the irrepressible Jim Wood whom Jim Adams I am sure would be delighted to know won this prestigious award. The award is for the Marshal who simply has marshalled more events whether Race/ Speed or Non-Speed. Jim marshalled a staggering 22 events and still found time to act as a passenger on several Trials; quite outstanding. Interestingly he was not the only Marshal to have marshalled across the board, the runner-up John Williams and Karen Morton in third place did almost but not quite as much. 32

33 Jim Wood also won the Trophy in 2015, the first year and the top three were the exactly same, Jim Wood, John Williams and Karen Morton. Well done Jim, the award will be presented at the Marshals Dinner on Saturday 1 April. Can anyone beat you in 2017? Name Number of Events Marshalled in 2016 Jim Wood 22 John Williams 20 Karen Morton 19 Eric Stenson 15 Ray Edge 15 David Grounds 14 Mrs Anne Beckett 14 Tania Brown 13 Bridget Grounds 13 Mike Holland 13 Hugh Girvan 13 John Staveley 12 Alan Couper Tel No (W) Tel No (H) alan.couper@btinternet.com (H) ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE! If you are interested in promoting your business through the Newsletter, please gill.batkin@vscc.co.uk for further details NEW COMPETITIVE RATES Months Full Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page 1/8 Page Discount 10% Discount 15%

34 VSCC MARCH 2017 FORTHCOMING EVENTS Date Event Disipline Address Entry Fee Entry Period Description Spectators Competitors Info Marshals 4 Mar John Harris (Derbyshire) Trial 18 Mar 19 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar Herefordshire Trial LC&ES Welsh Weekend Trial Trial Tour & Trial VILLAGE HALL, ASHOVER, NR. CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE S45 0BA HOW CAPLE COURT, HOW CAPLE, NR ROSS ON WYE, HR1 4SX (MR 149 / ) LLANDRINDOD WELLS, POWYS LD1 5DY 8 Apr Scottish Trial Trial BIGGAR, LANARKSHIRE ML12 6PZ 22 Apr Silverstone AutoSolo AutoSolo SILVERSTONE NATIONAL CIRCUIT, NORTHANTS 75 Now 20 Feb We look forward to providing you with a great day s trialling at the edge of the beautiful Peak District here in north Derbyshire with its stunning scenery and warm, welcoming, country pubs. What more could you wish for? If you re new to trialling then come and make the Derbyshire the one you cut your teeth on, or we look forward to welcoming you back. 85 Now 6 Mar Mark Garfitt s Herefordshire Trial again takes its traditional March weekend slot in the VSCC 2017 calendar. The two-day event, which features Garfitt s Gamble an optional stop-restart will start at lunchtime on Saturday and go through to a mid-afternoon finish on Sunday. It is a great recipe for a relaxed weekend of motor sport, allowing time to travel which avoids both the Friday night and Sunday evening commuter scrums. The annual Supper Party on Saturday night in the Concert Barn, to which Marshals are equally welcome, is a must-do on the social calendar, with super food and the announcement of the all-important halftime scores, this excellent three course meal with coffee offers exceptional value for money at only 13 per person (bookings can be made on your Entry Form or contact the Club Office). The organising team is sure to offer a challenging but enjoyable event. Let s hope the sun is shining as the Trials season breaks into the spring! 30 / 32 / 48 Now 10 Mar The Light Car & Edwardian Section will be returning once again to The Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells for the 2017 Welsh Weekend. Saturday will see us taking to the roads for a 65 or so mile circular tour on the quiet local roads to a secret destination with some surprises on the way. There will be short cuts available for the more elderly and infirm (both cars and drivers!), and little in the way of hills meaning that it is ideal for you to bring out older and less powerful cars. This is followed in the evening by the legendary Section Annual Dinner and Awards at The Metropole Hotel in the heart of this scenic spa town. On Sunday we will be up early for the Trial, finishing in time for lunch. In a break from tradition we will be lowering the minimum age for entrants for the Trial to 14 subject to the front seat passenger being competent to take control if required and to drive between sections full details including lots of extra paperwork are in the regulations. So, if you have an interested young person why not consider getting them involved? The last few entries are still available for both the Tour on Saturday and the Trial on Sunday, so get your entries in promptly before the closing date. The Tour offers optional routes between 55 and 97 miles ranging from relatively flat to distinctly testing for our type of cars, but the roads and views associated with them are fantastic. As usual Seymour Price has found some fantastic hills for the Trial on Sunday and there is of course the coffee and cake stop for spectators organised in aid of the Air Ambulance by the rest of the Price family at MR Now 27 Mar As one of only two VSCC competitive events to take place north of the border this year, the Scottish Trial is an important one for the staff at the Club office not to mention our Triallists and Marshals! The annual visit to the McCosh estate in Lanarkshire, 30 miles south of Edinburgh, is definitely a highlight of the calendar, set amid stunning scenery which is well worth the journey alone. Clerk of the Course, Jock Mackinnon and his team, are Competitors themselves and know what elements combine to make challenging but fun Trials Sections. This year the team are determined the event will be more big car friendly So expect a great day out with April s unpredictable, seasonal conditions no doubt adding an extra element to proceedings. 40 Now 12 Apr We are delighted to announce entries are now open for the first of our AutoSolo events in This ever popular format of events starts at the Spring Start Race Meeting in the tarmac car parks at Silverstone Circuit. In 2016 we had a bumper entry so come along take part in the AutoSolo which will finish in time to watch the racing in the afternoon. AutoSolos are a wonderful addition to the VSCC sporting calendar (now part of the inaugural Tony Jones annual Driving Test competition) and are highly suited to Pre-war cars. Tests are simple, all-forwards affairs and don`t include any of the awkward reversing you can expect at our standard Driving Tests Contact VSCC Office for details Contact VSCC Office for details Spectators are welcome at the Trial on the Sunday morning but only on Section 4 at Pelanole MR Please send an SAE to the Club office marked Scottish Trial Spectator Info Spectators are welcome Prices tbc Eligibility Document Required VSCC Club Membership Card Required Eligibility Document Required VSCC Club Membership Card Required Entry Forms are available from the LC&ES Competition Secretaries: Catherine & Duncan Buck, Hunters Moon, Hope House Lane, Stanford Bishop, Worcester WR6 5TY or lcescompsec@ gmail.com or available to download from Eligibility Document Required VSCC Club Membership Card Required Entry Forms are available online. PLEASE CONSIDER MARSHALLING we need all the help we can get! If you can assist in any way please contact Barry Smith as soon as possible, preferably via barry.smith@route56.co.uk or alternatively Please volunteer to the Competition Department, Ext 4 or comps@vscc.co.uk. Alternatively contact George Shetliffe on , pennyshetliffe001@hotmail. co.uk Marshals can work one half day or both if they wish and are welcome to book for the Saturday Supper Party. Young Marshals are encouraged to participate and will be placed with experienced Hill Chiefs. Contact LC&ES Competition Secretaries: Catherine & Duncan Buck, Hunters Moon, Hope House Lane, Stanford Bishop, Worcester WR6 5TY or lcescompsec@gmail.com or available to download from www. vscc.co.uk Please contact Martin Jelley, tel or , m.jelley145@btinternet.com Contact Competition Department or Please contact Martin Jelley, tel or , m.jelley145@ btinternet.com 34 35

35 VSCC MARCH Apr 23 Apr Formula Vintage Round 1 Race SILVERSTONE NATIONAL CIRCUIT, NORTHANTS 29 Apr Spring Rally Rally GOODWOOD HOTEL, CHICHESTER, PO18 0QB 30 Apr Curborough Speed Trials 7 May Wiscombe Park 14 May Cornish Tour Speed Hill Climb Tour CURBOROUGH NETHERSTOWE LANE OFF WOOD LANE, FRADLEY, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS13 8EJ SOUTHLEIGH, COLYTON EX24 6JE ST MORITZ HOTEL, TREBETHERICK PL27 6SD From 170 Now 12 Apr The wonderful Spring Start Race Meeting returns to a two day format In 2017, providing competitors and spectators with a wonderful mix of race for Vintage and Historic cars. Invited grids add additional interest with HGPCA, HRDC, Morgans, F3 500s and FisCar joining us. The Mike Stripe Team Relay race will also make a special appearance on the Sunday of this event. 60 Now 18 Apr This year s Spring Rally will once again take place in the Hampshire-Sussex-Surrey area, but starting and finishing from a new venue, The Goodwood Hotel. It will take the form of a traditional VSCC Rally without any tricks and a challenging route for the driver and navigator up and down the South Downs! Dick and Kimberley Patten, along with James Campbell, have enrolled the same team as last year to organise and marshal the event, including the availability of bacon rolls at the start! This daytime Navigational Rally will be approximately 91 miles in length and will incorporate a half time lunch break. Route instructions will be such that crews of all abilities should enjoy the day, with different plotting times depending on experience and different average speeds depending on your car s performance. There will be a Champagne Class with a Route Book for those who prefer a less competitive day and for which any Pre-war car may be entered. 110 / / 140 NOW-18 Apr Now - 4 May Curborough marks the debut of the VSCC Sprint and Hill Climb Championship; open to all eligible VSCC Competitors. This popular venue not only provides the drivers with a challenging 0.8 mile course, with many twists and turns, it also offers spectators a place to picnic and socialise whilst observing the on track excitement. Situated in the picturesque grounds of Wiscombe House, the course offers an idyllic setting. Featuring open parkland and winding woodland the hairpins and camber changes proves a challenging hill for any competent driver. Camping available for competitors, marshals and spectators alike. 25 Now-7 May The 2017 Tour of Cornwall will be based at the St Moritz Hotel, Trebetherick PL27 6SD, on the beautiful Camel Estuary just a few of miles north of Rock & Wadebridge. There will two routes for the entrants to choose from. The Short Route of approx. 50 miles will suit the slower and less powerful cars; it might also be the route of choice in the event of inclement weather. The two routes are identical up to the planned lunch break at the Rising Sun, one of the most rustic pubs you will ever find. The Long Route of just over 80 miles will suit the faster cars and those with a sense of adventure: it takes in the whole of the wilderness of Bodmin Moor as well as the Coastal & Rural sections. Come down to the West Country and enjoy the fabulous scenery and almost deserted roads of North Cornwall and relive the flavour of how motoring used to be many years ago. Spectators are welcome Prices tbc N/a Members 6.00 in advance on the day via website or ticket hotline In advance 12 on the gate N/a Entry Forms are available online. Eligibility documents required. Race License Required. Eligibility Document Required VSCC Club Membership Card Required Entry Forms are available online. Non-Race Nat B License required. Eligibility documents required. Entry Forms are available online. Non-Race Nat B License required. Eligibility documents required. Entry Forms are available online. No Buff Form Required Contact Competition Department Contact the Competition Department or Dick and Kimberley Patten on Richardbpatten@gmail. com Contact Competition Department Contact Competition Department comps@vscc.co.uk Contact Competition Department 27 May - 28 May Loton Park Hill Climb LOTON PARK ALBERBURY NR SHREWSBURY SHROPSHIRE SY5 9AJ 125/ 150 Now - 24 May Set within the confines of the estates picturesque deer park the 1475 yards course is a great challenge for car and machine; with the traditional hog roast in the evening and on-site camping available this is truly one of the most social events on our calendar. 6 In advance 10 on the gate Entry Forms are available online. Non-Race Nat B License required. Eligibility documents required. Contact Competition Department Comps@vscc.co.uk 36 37

36 VNUK HOW IF AFFECTS YOU Following a meeting of LARA (Motoring Organisations Land Access & Recreation Association) hosted at the VSCC Office in Chipping Norton earlier this month, the MSA (Motor Sports Association) have issued a statement on Vnuk a European Court Judgement of September 2014, ruling that the requirement for compulsory insurance should cover any use of a vehicle. Below is the MSA s statement about Vnuk in an extract from the January 2017 issue of MSA Extra, which explains the ruling, how it affects motorsport and sets out the MSA s current position. Whilst the MSA continues to formulate its own detailed response, which will be communicated to the UK motorsport community in due course, Club Members may prefer to wait until then before submitting their own response. Visit for more information, where there is also a Petition for individuals to sign linked from the Home Page. Insight Vnuk Vnuk How it affects you What is Vnuk? Vnuk is a European Court judgement given in September Mr Vnuk was injured when a tractor manoeuvring a trailer in a farmyard in Slovenia knocked him off a ladder. He tried to claim compensation for his injuries from the insurer of the tractor. The Slovenian court had to consider how Slovenia had implemented the EU Motor Insurance Directive into its local law. They referred a question to the European Court, to clarify whether the need for compulsory third party insurance should include use of a vehicle as a machine (rather than as a means of transport) away from public roads. Slovenian law only required compulsory insurance for use of a vehicle as a means of transport on public roads. The European Court ruled that the requirement for compulsory insurance should cover any use of a vehicle, so long as that use is consistent with the normal function of the vehicle. But we re in the UK, not Slovenia? Every country in the EU must reconsider their local law because of the Vnuk ruling. We don t know precisely when the UK Government will begin the formal process of leaving the EU and we don t know how long that process might take. In the meantime, the UK remains part of the EU and is obliged to consider how the Vnuk judgement impacts UK law and in particular the Road Traffic Act. Why have we only heard about Vnuk in the last few weeks? The Government launched its consultation on 22 December, bringing the matter into greater public focus and leading to media coverage of the issue. Why does this affect motorsport? The Vnuk judgement affects all vehicles which are not currently required to have third party insurance. This includes everything from electric bicycles, golf buggies, quad bikes and ride-on lawn mowers, through to forklift trucks, agricultural machines and construction plant. Even static vehicles in museums and SORN d vehicles would be affected. All motorsport vehicles from karts, single seaters, saloons, rally, rallycross and cross country vehicles, trials cars, production cars in autotests, and even land speed record vehicles and Formula 1 cars would be required to have compulsory third party insurance. Many competition vehicles are already road registered, taxed, MOT d and insured, but this insurance is usually limited to their activities on public roads, and not during competitive sections. A similar situation applies to vehicles on trackdays. No insurance policy is available to cover such a compulsory obligation. 4 MSA Extra / January

37 Insight What is the MSA s position? The European Motor Insurance Directives since 1974 have encouraged harmonisation of rules for compulsory motor insurance across the EU, to provide adequate compensation to victims of accidents. This allows vehicles to move freely across the EU without the need to take out separate insurance policies in every country. It also promotes a healthy and competitive market for insurance companies to provide such motor insurance policies. It should not be the purpose of the Motor Insurance Directives to regulate compensation for injuries or damage in motorsport. Other sports do not suffer from similar compulsory third party insurance requirements, whether it be cycling, football, rugby, golf or any others. Motorsport competitors willingly take part in competitions and understand the risks they take. They may insure their vehicles against damage caused, and they may insure themselves against accident or injury. Over 100 years of case precedent in the UK has defined how competitors in sport may be liable to each other for injuries. The MSA has an umbrella insurance policy which covers public liabilities up to 65million for all events run under MSA permits. All competitors and officials also have the benefit of an umbrella personal accident insurance policy. The MSA believes that motorsport should be excluded from the Motor Insurance Directive. The MSA supports the UK Government s preferred option in the consultation, which is to change UK law only when the European Commission has amended the Motor Insurance Directive (referred to as the Amended Directive option in the consultation document). Any other outcome runs the very real risk of stopping regulated motorsport for an estimated 200,000 participants, and pushing it into illegal unregulated events. It would also fundamentally damage the UK s motorsport industry with over 40,000 jobs and worth 10billion to the UK economy. What has the MSA been doing about Vnuk? The MSA has been concerned about the possible consequences of Vnuk since late Since then we have been lobbying in Westminster, Brussels and across Europe to build support for amending the directive. The process to amend the directive has already begun. The MSA has been working with a wide range of groups including the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), the Association of Motor Racing Circuit Owners (AMRCO), the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU), the AMCA and the MCIA, as well as other European ASNs, the FIA and the insurance industry. We have promoted a strong joint message to MPs, the Department for Transport (DfT), Ministers and Secretaries of State. The Vunk issue has also been a standing item at Motor Sports Council and MSA Board for more than a year. Should I take part in the consultation? The MSA is formulating its own detailed response and will communicate that response to the UK motorsport community in due course. You may prefer to wait until then before submitting your own response. How can I help in the meantime? Please write to your MP, bringing this important matter to their attention. You may wish to share this article and make the following key points: Vnuk has the potential to destroy your hobby and/ or livelihood As a result it could also destroy an industry employing over 40,000 people across 4,500 companies in the UK, with an annual industry turnover of 10billion. The UK is a world leader in motorsport and home to one of the strongest domestic motorsport scenes globally, with an estimated 200,000 participants. Lastly, am I breaking the law if I compete in or organise a motor sport event in 2017? The Road Traffic Act has not changed, which means there is currently no requirement for compulsory third party insurance for motorsport

38 40 VENUES FOR MONTHLY SOCIAL MEETINGS COUNTY PUB ADDRESS DAY & TIME Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire Cheshire/South Manchester Cheshire/Shropshire Border Derbyshire Devon Dorset North Dorset Durham Essex Gloucestershire Hampshire Hampshire/Sussex Border Herefordshire Hertfordshire/ Cambridgeshire Kent The Bell, 81 High Street, Odell, Bedfordshire, MK43 7AS Malcolm Whitehouse / The Old Thatched Inn, Main Street, Adstock, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2JN Richard Odell The Whipping Stocks, Stocks Lane, Over Peover, Cheshire, WA16 9EX John Carter The Bhutpore Inn, Wrenbury Road, Aston, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8DG Dave Moroney Bob Bunn The John Thompson Inn, Ingleby Lane, Ingleby, Derbyshire, DE73 7HQ Michael Applebee The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Netherends, Baslow, Derbyshire, DT45 1PQ David Hill / The Crispin, Great Longstone, Nr Bakewell, DE45 1TZ David Barker The Knights Table at the Travellers Rest, Leek Road, Quarnford, Derbyshire, SK17 0SN David Swann / Stephen Walley The Blue Ball, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7JL Mike Overfield-Collins / mikecollins635@btinternet.com The Hunter s Moon, Middlemarsh, Dorset, DT9 5QN Chris Pack /pack-foldacre@uk2.net The Primers and Winders Club, The Benett Arms, Semley, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9AS Ian Wilkinson /ian.wilko1937@gmail.com Glendenning Arms, Front Street, Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SY John Macdonald / /jgmacdonald44@outlook.com The Red Lion, Main Road, Margaretting, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0EQ John Blizzard The Hunters Hall, Kingscote, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8XZ Keith Stimson The Phoenix, London Road, Phoenix Green, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, RG27 8RT Nicholas Benwell /nbenwell@phoenixgreengarage.com The Pub With No Name (aka The White Horse), Priors Dean, Hampshire, GU32 1DA John Sheard / /jsttrep@gmail.com Frazer Nash Car Club meet; VSCC invited The Elsted Inn, Elsted Road, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 0JT Nick Harding / /harding_nick@hotmail.com The Harp Inn, Old Radnor, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2RH Geoff Moore / /moorhays@aol.com The Tram Inn, Church Road, Eardisley, Herefordshire, HR3 6PG Geoff Moore / /moorhays@aol.com The Royal Oak Inn, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2ND Mark Garfitt / markgarfitt319@btinternet.com The British Queen, 94 High Street, Meldreth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6LB David Smith /vintage_bean@yahoo.co.uk Five Bells Inn Brabourne, The Street, East Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5LP John Rogers / johnrogersdesign@aol.com The George Inn, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5DR Tim Kneller / tim.kneller@adventum.co.uk Woolpack Inn, Church Lane, Warehorne, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2LL John Rogers / johnrogersdesign@aol.com Second Wednesday From 8.30pm Third Thursday From 8.45pm Last Thursday From 8.00pm First Thursday From 7.00pm First Tuesday From 8.00pm First Wednesday From 8.00pm Third Wednesday From 7.30pm Last Thursday From 12.00pm Second Tuesday From 8.00pm Third Tuesday From 8.00pm Fourth Sunday From 12.00pm Third Tuesday From 8.00pm Third Wednesday From 8.00pm First Monday 12.30pm prompt First Thursday From 8.00pm First Wednesday From 12.00pm Second Wednesday From 7.30pm Second Wednesday From 6.30pm Fourth Tuesday From 6.30pm Last Thursday From 6.30pm First Monday 12 noon Fourth Sunday From 11.00am Second Wednesday From 8.00pm Third Sunday From 11.00am

39 COUNTY PUB ADDRESS DAY & TIME Lancashire Leicestershire/ Northamptonshire Leicestershire/ Nottinghamshire Lincolnshire/ Nottinghamshire North Lincolnshire London Middlesex South Norfolk North & West Norfolk Northamptonshire Nottinghamshire/ Derbyshire Oxfordshire/ Gloucestershire Rutland Shropshire/Welsh Border South Shropshire Mid-Somerset Somerset/Devon Border Somerset/Wiltshire Border Staffordshire Suffolk South Suffolk/ North Essex Border Surrey East Sussex tbc Laurence Eccles The Green House, Melton Road, East Langton, Leicestershire, LE16 7TG Carrington Arms, Folville Street, Ashby Folville, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2TE Mark Walker / The Red Lion, Middle Street, Dunston, Lincolnshire, LN4 2EW Ray Edge The Swallow Inn, Caistor Road, Swallow, Lincolnshire, LN7 6DL John Fletcher / The Herefordshire Arms, 127 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 4TE Sam Perkins / Royal Chace Hotel, The Ridgeway, Enfield, Hertfordshire, EN2 8AR Roger Poulton / The Kings Head, North Lopham, Norfolk, IP22 2NE Stuart Halsall / Sculthorpe Mill, Lynn Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9QG Nigel Stennett-Cox / The Avaitor Hotel, Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, NN6 0BN Alan Desborough / King William, Scaftworth, Nottinghamshire, DN10 6BL Andy Cawley / The Greedy Goose, Salford Hill, Chastleton, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0SP Alexandra Elliot Ext 1 The Exeter Arms, Barrowden, LE15 8EQ Charles Milne Atkinson charles.atkinson1@btinternet.com The Horse & Jockey, Grindley Brook, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 4QJ Adrian Smith /adeatgarage@hotmail.co.uk The Ragleth Inn, Little Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6RB Peter Relph peter.relph@btinternet.com The Lime Kiln Inn, Knole, Nr Long Sutton, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9JH John Green The Martlet Inn, Langford Budville, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0QZ John Green Whitstone s Traditional Fish Resturant, Whitstone Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5PT Keith Wilson / cortina830d@o2.co.uk The Star, Copmere End, Eccleshall, Staffordshire, ST21 6EW David Baker /bakerlinwood@icloud.com The Bell Inn, The Street, Middleton, Suffolk, IP17 3NN Andrew Hill The Queen s Head, Rede Road, Hawkedon, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 4NN Brian Aket /aket@btinternet.com Marney s Village Inn, Alma Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8JN Gerry Michelmore gerry.michelmore@hells-confetti.com The Barley Mow, The Street, West Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6HR The Six Bells Inn, The St, Chiddingly, Lewes, Sussex, BN8 6HT Peter Allen / peterscallen@gmail.com First Thursday From 7.30pm Third Wednesday From 6.00pm First Tuesday From 8.00pm Third Tuesday From 8.00pm Second Tuesday From 7.30pm Second Wednesday From 7.30pm Second Thursday From 8.30pm Second Wednesday From 7.00pm Last Saturday From 12.00pm Third Tuesday From 7.00pm First Wednesday From 8.00pm Fourth Wednesday From 7.30pm Second Tuesday From 6.00pm Second Wednesday From 7.00pm Second Thursday From 7.30pm First Wednesday From 7.00pm Second Thursday From 8.00pm Second Tuesday From 8.00pm Second Thursday From 12.00pm First Wednesday From 7.30pm First Sunday From 12.00pm First Saturday From 12.00pm First Monday From 7.30pm Third Wednesday From 7.00pm First Tuesday From 7.00pm 41

40 COUNTY PUB ADDRESS DAY & TIME Mid Sussex West Sussex South Warwickshire/ West Midlands North Warwickshire/ South Staffordshire North Wiltshire East Wiltshire South Worcestershire/ North Gloucestershire Yorkshire North Yorkshire (Wharfedale) Mid Wales/ Radnorshire/ Shropshire North Wales North West Wales South Wales Scotland (Borders) The Crown Inn, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8NH Derek Tourle The Stag Inn, Balls Cross, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 9JP Edward Way / The Green Dragon, The Green, Sambourne, Warwickshire, B96 6NU Ian & Lesley Yaxley The Horse & Jockey, Tamworth Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9JE David Grounds /07816 The White Hart, Bath Road, Atworth, Wiltshire, SN12 8JR Mike Sythes The Swan Inn, Wilton, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3SS Jeff Ody The Millstream, Marden, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3RH Jeff Ody The Oak Inn, Woodmancote Defford, Worcestershire, WR8 9BW Chrissie & Paul Tebbett / Cave Castle Hotel & Country Club, South Cave, Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU15 2EU Don Hoggard / The Squinting Cat, Lund House Green, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1QE Chris Busk Mike Stenhouse / The Baron at Bucknell, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0AH Tim Stevens The Castle Hotel, Bishop s Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5BN Bob Aldridge Radnorshire Arms Hotel, High Street, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2BE Tim Stevens /bobweight@btconnect.com The White Horse, The Square, Clun, Shropshire, SY7 8JA Chris Cooke / kippycooke@yahoo.co.uk The Kings Head, Llanrhaeadr, Denbigh, LL16 4NL Gareth Bryan & Heather Davies heather975@btconnect.com Dave Crouch / cdavecrouch@me.com Carreg Bran Hotel, Carreg Bran, Church Lane, Llanfairpwll, LL61 5YH Rod Martin /rodannanglesey@btopenworld.com The Watermill, Ogmore Road, Ogmore by Sea, Nr Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, CF32 0QP Ted Beaumont Ancrum Cross Keys, Ancrum, Jedburgh, TD8 6XH Rob Armstrong-Wilson /robarm@btinternet.com Scotland (Fife) Douglas Turner / douglasjtlaw@gmail.com Scotland (South West) The Laurie Arms, Main Street, Haugh of Urr, Castle Douglas, Dumfries, Scotland, DG7 3YA Hugh Gregory /hugh.gregory@btopenworld.com Third Friday From 12.00pm Last Wednesday Lunchtime (winter) Evenings (summer) First Thursday From 7.00pm Second Wednesday From 8.00pm Third Tuesday From 7.00pm First Monday From 7.00pm Third Wednesday From 12.00pm Last Wednesday From 6.30pm First Wednesday From 8.00pm Last Thursday From 8.00pm First Tuesday From 12.00pm Second Tuesday From 12.00pm Third Tuesday From 12.00pm Third Thursday From 7.00pm Third Tuesday From 7.30pm Second Wednesday From 7.30pm First Thursday From 7.45pm First Sunday From 3.00pm Third Tuesday From 7.45pm First Wednesday From 7.00pm 42

41 ADVANCE TICKET DETAILS VSCC MARCH 2017 Prescott Hill Climb Long Course Sat 23 Sept CLUB MEMBERS You are able to order advance tickets for the following events from the Club office either by phoning the VSCC Ticket Booking line on or completing the form below and posting it to the Club office. An easier way of ordering tickets is on the VSCC website follow the links below. Tickets are normally despatched around four weeks before the event. Under 16s are free. In Advance On the Day Curborough Speed Trials Sun 30 April Wiscombe Park Hill Climb Sun 7 May Loton Park Hill Climb Sat 27 May Sun 28 May Prescott Speed Hill Climb Sat 5 August Sun 6 August MEMBERS ADVANCE TICKET OFFER ORDER FORM No. of tickets Total Cost required Cost Curborough Speed Trials Wiscombe Park Hill Climb Loton Park Hill Climb Sat Sun Prescott Speed Hill Climb Sat 15.00* Sun 15.00* Prescott Hill Climb Long Course Post & Packing I enclose a cheque made payable to VSCC Ltd. for... or Charge... to my Mastercard / Visa Grand Total... Valid from / Expires / Security No. (From reverse of card) Signature... Name.... VSCC Membership No... Address Post Code...Daytime Tel No All information on this booking form is given in good faith at the time of printing but may be altered due to unforeseen circumstances. The Vintage Sports-Car Club reserves the right to alter or cancel the programme without notice. Please return this form and payment to: Gill Batkin, VSCC, The Old Post Office, West Street, Chipping Norton, Oxon. OX7 5EL. Telephone Bookings can be taken on

42 44 EXCHANGE & DISPLAY ADVERTS THE DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE (APRIL) IS FRIDAY 3 MARCH How to place an advert: Website: Go to and log in with your PIN and membership number (there is a PIN retrieval system if you have forgotten your number). Once logged in click on 'My Account' (top right panel) and then in the top left hand box click on 'Your adverts' and follow the simple steps to place your advert and make a payment. Your advert will appear online and in the next issue of the Newsletter. Type your advert and send to gill.batkin@vscc.co.uk. You can then send a cheque in the post to go with your advert, call Gill and give her a credit card number or send a credit card number over two s. If you wish to include a photograph please attach a.jpg file. Website or are the preferred methods. To view the classified advertisements on the Club website, go to SHOP and the click on CLASSIFIEDS on the left hand side. Post: Write your advert out (typed or legible please!) and post to Gill Batkin along with a cheque made out for the correct amount, include a photo or disc of any image if you want a photograph to accompany your advert. If you want your photo returned please enclose a SAE. FOR ALL ADVERTS: Please state your membership number or declare yourself as 'member' or 'non member' Traders must declare themselves as such by placing the word 'Trader' in brackets at the end of their advertisement. Advertisements and photos for inclusion in the 'Interesting but Non-Eligible' section are very much subject to Editorial discretion. The general rule is that photos are not accepted for cars built after Please do not be offended if your photo is declined; it is done to protect the style and flavour of the Newsletter. Lineage Adverts Member Non-member Cars For Sale, Lineage : Free (up to 70 words) or (over 70 words) ( 45.00) Cars For Sale, (with Photograph) Free (up to 70 words) or (over 70 words) ( 45.00) Spares, Lineage: Free (up to 70 words) or 9.00 (over 70 words) Spares (with photograph) Free (up to 70 words) or (over 70 words) Cars and Spares Wanted (with photograph) ( 29.00) ( 45.00) Interesting but Non-Eligible Cars and Spares (with photograph) ( 29.00) ( 45.00) Miscellaneous (with photograph) ( 29.00) ( 45.00) Services and Traders (with photograph) ( 45.00) ( 61.00) Lineage advert prices for Cars and Spares Wanted, Interesting but Non-Eligible, Miscellaneous and Services and Traders are in sterling for up to 35 words + address and are inclusive of VAT. Over 35 words, double all prices. Trade Display Advertisements Trade display advertisements of one eighth of a page to a full page are available Months Full Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page 1/8 Page Discount 10% Discount 15% All prices include VAT. Standard terms are 30 days net. Discounted rates are dependent on payment within these terms.

43 CARS FOR SALE Lea-Francis Type I Arthritic back so has to go. Believed only Type I extant. Everything in good running order. Many spares, including block. Owners handbook, spare parts catalogue and other documentation. Buff log book and VSCC registered. History back to Bearings re metalled, high capacity oil pump. Original Meadows 4EB engine and good Leaf 4 speed box. 18,000 including Brian James trailer. John Bailey John@thornleys.karoo.co.uk Austin 7 Chummy Austin 7 Chummy for sale. Nice original car with its original registration, engine and gearbox. It even has its original front seats. Nice patina and runs really well having had a new clutch and the magneto rebuilt. 15,995. Tom Thompson tom@tomharfordthompson.com 1923 Sunbeam 14. 2,120 cc 4-cylinder OHV; axle 4.5:1 (new c-w&p). Rust-free body; upholstery retrimmed in buttoned leather. Hood frame countersprung for easy erection. B-E wheels, good tyres; Oil psi. Owned since 1959, swiftly toured many countries at 26mpg. Magnificent instruments. Lots spares. New roller timing-chain, genuine honeycomb rad, weather equipment, LEDs, on-the-button, many TV appearances but star of film Chariots of Fire. Appreciated in VSCC and STD Register. Offers iro 40,000/a50,000. Ian Walker sidedraught@gmail.com 1936 Riley 12/4 Adelphi. Documented full restoration completed 2001 with photos and notes, nicely matured, original leather interior. Pytchley sliding roof, shell bearings, modern oil filter. Brown logbook, original registration, matching numbers. Good driving spacious, ideal rallies and long tours - Measham? Offers over 19,500. Ken Pearson (Trader/Member) / (Derbyshire). kennethjpearson@aol.com 45

44 1926 Frazer Nash Boulogne. An original and genuine, Anzani engined, Frazer Nash. Following work and thorough checking over by marque expert James Baxter, my Boulogne is now ready for its next custodian. Registered on 6th July 1926, Chassis number 1099, Registration Number PF2923 is in superb condition and ready to take part in any of the Frazer Nash Car Club raids. It has a very well documented history comprising of 2 lever arch files of documents, including original registration documents, works orders, extensive period correspondence and a large photo album. The car has an original engine (although it had a new Frazer Nash Club block in 2008), original Frazer Nash clutch and currently holds a VSCC Standard Buff Form. There are two large crates of spares including the original (damaged) block. A wonderful car and my only reason to sell is to make way for another project. Ian Balmforth ian.balmforth@btinternet.com 1927 Trojan 3 Door Tourer. Ex-Zimbabwe. Pneumatic tyres. Original car. 5,500 ono. Frazer Sloan frazersloan@yahoo.co.uk 1957 Cooper T43. A well known car (winner of the 1957 Oulton Park Gold Cup driven by Sir Jack Brabham), which is a regular class winner with the Historic Grand Prix Cars Assn. It may be raced in Set 2 with the VSCC and in both the Pre-66 and Pre-61 races with the HGPCA. Coventry Climax FPF1500, Ersa 4 speed gearbox, original aluminium body painted BRG, transverse leaf spring suspension & drum brakes. Recent updates include an ali radiator, silicone hoses, aeroquip oil lines, new silver solder brass header tank, new shocks, roll over hoop and new seat belts. Comprehensive spares package including 6 new pistons, a head and matching inlet manifolds. FIA HTP valid until The car is professionally maintained by Cooper specialist and is ready to race. 155,000 ono. Clive Wilson (0) clive.wilson.herefordshire@gmail.com 1933 Cyclewing MG2. Chassis J2849, engine 32650B, registration DG7200. Previous owner aquired the car in Sympathetic restoration carried out from New body from Sports & Vintage. Engine rebuilt by Gosnays Sympathetic restoration completed by Fishers Garage between 03 and 07. Including painting, running gearbox, correct chassis lubrication system, fuel tank, electrics, steering box, brakes etc. Interior by Collingbourne. New hood and side screens. Original parts reused where possible. For sale to fund ongoing Phantom 1 rebuild. Price 32,500 ono. Happy to answer any questions. Michael Fisher or peach2000@globalnet.co.uk 46

45 1931 Talbot AM90. Bare galvanized chassis-up rebuild, every component restored and in immaculate condition. V.D.P.style body. Engine uprated with h/c pistons, h/l cam, ported head and twin bronze bodied S.U.carbs. Fabulous tourer or competition. More photographs at Phone for honest chat. 115,000. Julian Wilton Riley / BMW Project. Riley 9 chassis, shortened, under slung, fitted with BMW 315 engine, 319 gearbox and an early Wade supercharger with new carb. 18 powder coated wheels with new Blockleys. Brakes converted to hydraulic with skimmed drums and new linings. Rear axle fitted with new 4.55 crown wheel and pinion and new prop-shaft. Built as a hill climb/sprint special. 10k. A second and third BMW 315 engine and another gearbox available! Alan Desborough a.desborough@sky.com Austin 7 Gordon England Cup. First registered 21 March 1928, exact date of manufacture not known. Two previous owners, chassis 41517, engine M56144, registration KD906. Restoration started 2000 back on the road DVLA details available. Mag engine, good dynamo, hood, side screens and tonneau. Price 18,750 ono. Further information, pictures by on request. Mark Hofton or mark@seaswan.co.uk 1927 Vauxhall Bearcat. This well known and much admired car is now for sale. Vauxhall 14/40 with 1922, 6-litre, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, T -head Stutz Bearcat engine producing about 100 bhp with shed loads of torque, and driving through a Rolls-Royce gearbox. The 2.7:1 rear axle is seriously beefed up to cope with the power. All mod cons, indicators, brake lights, twin wipers, etc, to cope with modern traffic, and fully trimmed with twin tonnaux. The car will happily cruise at 70 mph and has been loads of fun for the past 10 years. Currently with Buff Form. 98,000 ono. Ian Ferguson (Warwickshire). ir.ferguson@btinternet.com 47

46 1927 Vauxhall 14/40 LM Tourer. Proper vintage Vauxhall in very good, original and reliable condition. Engine refurbished by Vauxhall expert James Gunn 3 years ago. Everything working as it should. Great family tourer, Le Mans, Normandy and many UK trips in last five years. Same pedigree as the 30/98 at a fraction of the cost! New project(s) require garage space and focus. 37,000 ono. Happy to answer any questions. Duncan Potter potterduncan@gmail.com 1932 AM80 Hotchkiss. This impressive 6 cylinder 3 litre saloon with silent third gearbox, is similar to the car that won the Monte Carlo three times. It has been in the same family for 47 years and is exceptionally well documented. Totally rebuilt with metal sprayed chassis and wheels. Full range of spares including, engine, gearbox, back axle. 30,000. Tony Baller tonysueballer@hotmail.com 1933 Riley 6 TT Special. TT6 1.5 l Special as near to original as possible, lots of Magnesium lightweight and correct. Built without mind of cost. Never raced. Only German papers. Stated in Germany. Rare and proper. More Werner Essbach (Germany). werner@eszbach.de 1932 MG F Type Magna Salonette. Perfect condition near concourse. Beautiful car. For sale now it shares a garage with a 30/98. Max Cowap Riley Nine Tourer. Reg VU362. Very original and maintained in good order. Well known car in Riley Clubs. Currently with Buff Form. Previous owner Chris Cuss. Reluctant sale due age and shoulder operation curtailing my vintage motoring. Available to view in West Horsley, Surrey. Some spares. 23,000. Richard Wills richard@thewills.co.uk 48

47 1922 Alvis Works 10/30. A unique opportunity to purchase this historic Alvis works 10/30 with a fully documented competition history. Manufactured in February 1922 it carries the original Cross & Ellis Sports Tourer with Dickey coachwork. The car, which still retains all its original numbers along with the rare early winged radiator badge, was campaigned with great success by Alvis works driver Jo Brown. His victories in 1922 alone totalled five gold medals in national trials events and first place in two hill climbs, including an F.T.D. The car is in excellent original condition and driving beautifully. There is an extensive file documenting the fascinating history of this remarkable Alvis. For further details please contact Richard Joyce Saxon Model B. Brexit bargain! I want to get rid of my cars before Brexit, so this needs to go. I bought it in good faith as completely overhauled mechanically, it was not, to say it was bodged would be charitable! I have sorted the worst horrors and it now runs and drives, hood frame is OK, sufficent canvas for a pattern, V5 and currently with Buff Form, weekends work would render useable. 7,000. David Scott (France). motoitalia@me.com SPARES Austin 7 Spares. Wide range of new high-quality parts such as crown-wheel & pinions, halfshafts, hubs, crankshafts, etc. See our illustrated online catalogue at or phone/send for a free paper version. David Cochrane, A7 Components, 18 Russell Avenue, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6PX (Trader) david@a7c.co.uk Bentley Spares. Front and Rear hubs. 6 cylinder oil pump spares. New 3 throw cranks, caps, rods and nuts. All in stock. (Trader) or geoff@geoff-harris.co.uk Marvel Carbs. Two Marvel carbs, both 47mm (1 15/16?) one with the exhaust connection. Both need fettling but look salvageable. One has the heat shroud cracked, but it looks repairable, one 1914, one I think later. Currently in France but delivery to Oxford area possible at future date. 150 each or both for 250. David Scott (France). motoitalia@me.com 49

48 Alvis Sp n20 Con Rods. 6 used (original) con rods believed to be Alvis Sp 20 numbered N9533, 120. Paul Wignall or pwignall@icloud.com Edwardian Axle for Sale. Fafnir Edwardian rear axle, unknown ratio. Suit Edwardian Special. Viewing in Surrey. Offers. Ben Thompson ben.thompson@garsons.co.uk Lucas 8 Inch Headlamps. A matched pair of headlamps, with matching intact Lucas glasses. One has dipping reflector. Some repairs to shells. One foot ruler shown for scale purposes only. Kindly for more photos & details, or view in north Cheshire - about one mile from M6/M56 interchange. David J Waring davidjwaring@yahoo.com Lucas 8½ Inch Headlamp. A complete sound headlamp, with intact glass and dipping reflector. Some small dents. One foot ruler shown for scale purposes only. Kindly for more photos & details, or view in north Cheshire, one mile from M6/M56 interchange. David J Waring davidjwaring@yahoo.com Singer Super 10 Piston Set. 1185cc 1938/40 New Old Stock. Set of 4 Covmo Pistons with rings & circlips. Brand new in box, old stock - see photos. To suit Singer Super 10, 1185cc. Std size, 63mm. Possibly other models too. Covmo Ref no. PS incl. UK postage. Will post international, check with me for costs. Phil Edwards phil.g.edwards@btinternet.com 50

49 Bentley 6 1/2 Litre Body. This advert is for the following only. 6 1/2 litre aluminium Bentley body, built by R C Moss, less bonnet. Complete with wings and brackets. A lovely period fold flat screen and aeros, hood, tonneau, leather seats, trim and dashboard. Fully resprayed. Radiator and lamps by seperate negotiation. Length- 2700mm Scuttle to Tail, Width- 900mm. Suitable for any large vintage car. Can be delivered at cost. Julian Wilton julian@geraldwiltondesign.co.uk Vintage Bentley 21 Inch Wheel. One 21 wheel. Suit 3 or 4.5 Litre. Sold to me and described as a new wheel. Double rows of spokes, with internal rim width of 3.25, offset one and an 8th. Fitted with new pillar weights and also modern balance weights and rim band. Finished in mid BRG. 150 ono. Buyer must inspect and collect. Please contact George Dodds georgekdodds@gmail.com Riley 9 Spares for Sale. Riley 9 parts for sale 3 blocks, 4 heads, camshafts and timing gears, 4 timing cases with filter casting, 2 without, 5 sumps, 3 pairs rocker covers round top, 3 square top, part dismantled preselect box, etc:- contents of a deceased. Dave Morley davemorleyceng@gmail.com Jaeger Speedo & Rev Counter. 5 inch Bakelite cased restored instruments. Rare to find 120mph. Collection possible or postage at cost, extra. 1,200 for the pair. Steve Hughes steve@brooklandsenginecraft.co.uk Lucus P80S Headlights. A pair of P80S headlights in 9.5/10 condition, would score higher but just in case I have missed something. 1,800 ono. Tom Hardman tom@tomhardman.co.uk 51

50 Tyres and Tubes. Set of 5 unused tyres and tubes. Change of plan so surplus to requirements. Firestone 4.75/5.00 x 19 and corresponding tubes Mark Green drmagreen@aol.com Bentley Spares. Nice original large quick release fuel cap, 4.5inch x 8tpi thread. For your Le Mans fuel tank, 400. Vertical drive turret 3 Litre, cwp set and some B box gears, 100. Original Three Litre crank with main bearing caps. Unmachined rocker shaft casting - offers. for pictures. Mike Clark mikeclark3@sky.com ENV 75 Preselector Gearbox. Riley ENV 75 gearbox recently professionally Dyno tested, 2,000. Clive Rides cliverides@gmail.com Tyres x 18 and similar, half-a-dozen covers, old but usable, free in exchange for modest contribution to an Army charity. Buyer collects, please (Hertfordshire SG10 6HW). Anthony Eastwood aeeastwood27@onetel.com Austin Seven Engine and Spares. Dismantled Austin Seven engine and some other useful Seven spares - what s left over after a lifetime of Austineering. Please me for a list. Free to someone who will collect them from me in Cambridgeshire as one lot and make a donation to The Dogs Trust. Roger Keyworth keyworth.keyworth@btinternet.com Riley 9 Engine and Gearbox. Riley 9 engine and all helical gearbox. Both are complete and free-turning but will need re-building. 2,200. Derek Magrath (Great Malvern). Austin 7 Bits. Stainless steel tuned length exhaust for single seater, 120, 2 half shafts, clutch races, 15 each, track rod with rose joints, 15, 2 wheels 16 good, 19 scruffy, throttle pedal on shaft (as found) clutch pedal, 2 gear levers and some g box bits, new set double valve springs, 10. Prefer buyer collects. Peter Mill (Kent). petermill@hotmail.co.uk Tyres and Tubes for Sale. 2 Michelin tyres and tubes 4.75/5.00 x 19ins, done very few road miles, excellent condition, 325. Stuart L Baxter Spares for Sale. Pair 650 x 19 5 stud Dunlop Racing, 450. Pair GN / Nash 10 flat face spun steel rear drums not drilled, 150 pair. Pair dished drums - otherwise as above, 150 pair. Nash 1 5/8 rear axle new, 200. Tom Richardson tomlrichardson@gmail.com Spares for Sale. Philco 12v radio. Socony Vacuum Primus stove. Copper/hide hammer. Spanners: 15 Austin, 18 misc. 2 Dependence oilcans. Tappet adjuster. Lamps: stop 2, flashers 4, no plate 1, red reflectors 4, candle (railway?). Brass ashtray. 4 bonnet catches. Wheel brace (7/8 Hex). Starting handle. Brass scuttle vent. 3 tank caps. 3 grease guns. Various mirrors. 2 LH knock on hub caps 60mm. Payen HSB 269 decoke gasket set. Bearings SKF 6307/QE6/6208/N209ECF/ Hoffman R236. Prices on request. Ian Horner horneri@tesco.net S O L D 52

51 Dunlop Racing Tyres 7.00 x 17. One pair of new, unused Dunlop Racing tyres, VSCC approved for competition use. Made in England currently listed at each. Collection from Abingdon (OX14). Sensible offers (two for the price of one?) or questions, please by . Michael Duff. duff.mike@btinternet.com Petrol Can. 2 gallon petrol can. The sides are fitted upside down, which makes it very unusual, possibly unique. It does not leak. 20. Keyth Richardson sarkey@btinternet.com Lucas Headlamp Lens. Lucas King of the Road glass. Part number in original wrapper. 10 reeds 6.5 inches diameter. Believed to fit Austin 7 RN, Morris 8 as well as some Triumph motorbikes. 50 plus 3.00 p&p. Keyth Richardson sarkey@btinternet.com Talbot CWP. New CWP for Talbot 14/45 made by Guest Gears as part of STD Register batch. It has the standard ratio of 5.875:1 [47:8]. Cost 485 new, offers please. Keyth Richardson sarkey@btinternet.com Dunlop Foot Pump. In working order, good for building up leg muscles, or as part of your cars tool kit. 15. Keyth Richardson sarkey@btinternet.com Jowett inch bronze Zenith 26 HAZ carb. VGC, horizontal flange, inches pitch mounts, vertical spindle. R/H float chamber, inch. Bronze Zenith 30 HZ carb. VGC, vertical flange inches pitch mounts, horizontal spindle, L/H float chamber, 95. Lucas distributor NOS. C/W bronze drive gear, 70. Large quantity of mechanical parts available. Please enquire. John Box Johnsbox711@btinternet.com Clock for Sale. AC car clock, black dial, 3 1/2 dia, working, 60. Michael Jacques

52 CARS AND SPARES WANTED Wanted Lucas Kings Own Lamps & Generator. Wanted pair of Kings Own Lucas 142 acetylene carbide lamps, condition not important but must be complete. or what have you? Also acetylene carbide generator, ideally a Duplex model again condition unimportant, ideally complete, but must be UK firm made, ie Lucas, Smiths. Circa Many thanks. Martin Obbard obbard@hotmail.co.uk Bentley 3/4½. Bentley 3/4½ short chassis car wanted for, God willing, long term private ownership. Driveability is the ultimate aim, purity not the main focus, though a decent proportion of the content needs to have been derived from Cricklewood in the first half of the last century, not this one. Le Mans style ideal, though not essential. Green works, though not vital. All offers gratefully received with due discretion. Phil Stainton philstainton@gmail.com 1½ SU Carburettor Wanted. I am after a 1½ SU carburettor with the capacity to have the float chamber on the right hand side. An HD4 is a bit too modern looking but if you have got an earlier type you would be willing to part with, I would be interested in hearing from you. Doug Reid / mooncottage@moon-cottage.co.uk Rolls Royce 20/25 Tourer. I am extending my search for an interesting vehicle to include the above! Mike Littlewood mike@mikelittlewood.com Austin 7 Ulster. Wanted Austin 7 Ulster replica with aluminium body preferably in running order although any condition considered. Martin Nash martin@martinnash.co.uk Wanted - Edwardian Model T Engine and Rear Axle. Hi, I am looking for an Edwardian Model T engine and rear axle. Please contact. Simon North simonjnorth@hotmail.co.uk Small Rotax Side Lamps Needed. I search for my Riley a pair of small Rotax side lamps. If you have one or a pair for sale, I would be glad to hear from you. Many thanks. Roland D. Woodtli (Switzerland). info@wooimmo.ch Wanted SU Carburettor 1 3/4. Wanted SU Carburettor 1 3/4 (H6). Any condition considered for Pre-war BMW special. Richard Gatley richardgatley@gmail.com Wanted - SU Carbs 1 Inch. Hello, I am looking for a pair of 1 inch SU carbs. I just need the bodies as mine are worn. They are for an MG J2. Thanks. Tom Thompson tom@tomharfordthompson.com Speedometer Wanted. Wanted Stewart speedometer for 1919/21 car, similar to picture, prefer working but if not may do for spares. Peter Mill petermill@hotmail.co.uk 54

53 INTERESTING BUT NON-ELIGIBLE 1938 MG TA. A sound car, mine for last 8 years, useable but would benefit from some fettling. Fitted XPJM engine but comes with a rebuilt 1250cc XPAW engine + twin carbs and manifolds to uprate to TB/TC spec. Regretted sale but now more focused on other (earlier) projects. 21,500. Malcolm Simmonds / (Storrington, West Sussex). malcolm_simmonds@hotmail.com Aston Martin DB9 Volante Finished in midnight blue with cream truffle leather and blue hood. - the best combination. AM wind deflector, Sports Pack 5 spoke alloy wheels, 46,000 miles, Aston Martin service history. A gorgeous car! would consider pre war car in part exchange, MG, Singer, Riley etc. possibly needing work. 42,000 ovno. Martyn Cragg restoman.mc@gmail.com Reliant Scimitar GTC (1981) Chassis No 1. Black, with black interior, having covered 81,785 miles. Gel coat renewed and resprayed recently. 2.8 Cologne engine, 5 speed, alloy wheels, electric windows, stainless steel exhaust with galvanised chassis and 10 months MOT. It comes with a factory hardtop and hood in good condition. A fantastic car enjoyed by current owner since ,000. Douglas and Thelma Huntley Mercedes 300TE 7-Seat Estate (W124). Smoke silver, 192,000 miles, a workhorse not a showpiece but exceptionally sound and totally reliable. Bodywork particularly good with few blemishes, underside 100%, towbar and electrics, discs, pads and back box fairly recently, new MoT. 1,350. Richard Parker or Richmpar@aol.com Bentley Mk VI Also Jaguar Mk V or Similar. Big bore Mk VI wanted also Jaguar Mk V? Convertible? Or any considered. Mike Littlewood mike@mikelittlewood.com 1966 Triumph Herald 1200 Saloon. Little use since comprehensive professional restoration upgraded with 4.5J rims, 1300cc engine, Spitfire manifolding and twin SUs giving un-herald-like performance arrested by servo-ed disc brakes. Electronic ignition. Conifer Green with unmarked Cactus Green interior. Immaculate condition and one of the best Heralds extant. 3,950. Prof. Fawcett (Sheffield). jagxjsport@btinternet.com 55

54 MISCELLANEOUS Georgian Cottage for Holiday Let. The Cottage is the annex to Stabann situated in the Yorkshire Dales Georgian market town of Bedale. Recent full internal refurbishment sleeps 4 with occasional 6, fully equipped for holiday use. Private drive with ample parking having its own patio with gas barbeque and furniture. Contact John or Val Gill for further information. Extra photos available on request or gill@stabann.co.uk For Sale, Garage Specialising in the Maintenance / Sale of Vintage and Classic Motor Vehicles. NG32 3AD. A well regarded / established specialist vintage and classic motor trade business, with petrol filling station for sale. Price includes freehold property and business goodwill. Prominent location, on the busy A52 East Coast road, near Grantham. Price 245,000. Matthew Johnson mjohnson@lsh.co.uk Myford ML Seven Lathe. Myford ML7 3.5inch centre lathe complete with 3 and 4 jaw chucks. handbook and Myford stand. Forward/reverse, three speed, screw cutting facility Paul Wignall or pwignall@icloud.com W O Bentley Enthusiasts. Original blueprint showing longitudinal cross-section of 4 1/2 litre engine, plus Racing History of the Bentley , 75. Also Bicycle for Boulogne: Barry Dukes lindumwold@btinternet.com Downsizing Sale. Raleigh Delivery bike 1965, also 1952 Cyclemaster 27cc in the wheel engine, good compression and spark. 250 the pair. Axminster Tools hobby rated bandsaw, s Harrison Jubilee wood lathe - 1 phase - working order, s Boxford 4.5 inch Model C metal lathe 3ph with good cabinet - lacks some bits restore or spares, s Boxford 4.5 inch (max 9 inch turn) lathe. Working order with single phase motor, clutch, numerous gears, three and four jaw chucks, some collets on substantial steel bench, Dorman Willing Worker 10 push mower - nice well made machine, 25. Collect from Harrogate area. Mike Clark mikeclark3@sky.com Motorhome - Laika Kreos. Ideal for motorsport having a large payload and excellent towing capacity. 29,999. Full details + more photos: Jon Mellor jonmellor@aol.com 56

55 Skimming Dish. Royal Navy WW2 Captains tender - the last original one. Meticulous 7 year rebuild to Admiralty specifications. Mahogany with powerful Coventry Climax supercharged diesel. Reduced to 20,000. As new trailer, cabin and all spares included. Vessel is at Cognac France. Websitehttp://erikpam.wix.com/rnhistoricspeedboat. Erik Benson (France). Books for Sale. Vintage Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Instruction Book No 666 for chassis FS3624. Aston Martin DB6 Manual and Handbook. Riley 9 Manual. Please phone John Proctor Octagenarian Member. No longer enjoys subchassis crawling, would like to purchase a 20/30s lightish motorcycle for the penultimate burn. Has anyone a lightish running original interesting motorcycle gathering dust and/or surplus to requirements? Prefer girder fork hand change arrangement but anything considered. WHY? Can collect. Archie Onions (Spain) until 31 March or thereafter). Books for Sale. The Small Car Handbook, The Autocar 4th edition no date (20s?). How to Drive a Car by editor of The Motor 9th edition no date (20s?). Electricity and the Motor Car by FH Hutton The Autocar 5th edition 1928? You Have Been Warned by Fougasse & McCullough 8th edition Bits and Pieces by Bira (Prince Birabongse) 4th edition All at 5.00 including p&p. Adrian Padfield a.padfield@sheffield.ac.uk 2 Bedroom Bungalow for Sale in S Oxfordshire Village. Unspoiled spacious 1950s two bedroom bungalow on quiet road in Tiddington near Thame. New solid insulated timber garage workshop has room for 2 light cars or one larger plus workbench and further storage space. Kenneth Jeddere-Fisher kenjedfish@gmail.com Tiger Moth K I have owned G-BJAP for 21 years. The photograph was taken by Aviation Photographer Gordon Bain for his book Silvered Wings. It shows the De Havilland Tiger Moth Restorer John A Pothecary, flying her, prior to my purchasing her from him, following his complete build. The engine was Zero houred by Deltair Engines Ltd. In 2016 mandatory new tie rods were fitted also new harnesses. Current permit to fly. Total time on engine and airframe. 64 Hours. Always hangared at my strip at Malvern where she can be viewed. 65,000. Would consider an interesting part exchange. Keith Knight kkscknight@aol.com 57

56 SERVICES AND TRADERS I J Pitney Concours Panel Beating. We are a family business third generation with over 120 years expertise. Panelling of any car, to special design in steel or aluminium. Also brass radiator shells, wings, petrol tanks, etc. No VAT. (Trader) or Formhalls - Hoyt White Metal Bearings. Full casting, machining/line boring service etc. As supplied to all the top restoration firms, racers and engine machine shops. Our ultra reliable bearings have been road and track tested for many thousands of miles and come with a life-time guarantee on casting and materials faults. Other services include crankshaft grinding and balancing - reboring and sleeving - etc. etc. For meticulous quality and friendly advice phone Terry Formhalls on (New Forest) or take a look at (Trader). Auto Electric Supplies. Mail order suppliers of bulbs, braided cable, fuse boxes, switches, terminals, indicator kits, etc. at discounted not vintage car prices. (Trader). Auto Electric Supplies Neve Engineering. New Gears supplied for Vintage, Veteran, Historic Road and Racing cars made to order or in stock dependent on marque. Spur Gears, Helical Gears, Double Helical Gears, Bevel Gears, Splined Shafts and sleeves, Improved Close Ratio and Std Gearsets to suit 4.5L Invicta now available in stock or to order, Close Ratio Gearsets to suit 4.5L Lagonda available in stock or to order. Other Close Ratio or Std Ratio Gearsets designed and manufactured to suit most marques, International clientele welcome, Superfinishing process available when required. Full gearbox rebuilding service available. Stop Press : Lagonda G9 Double Helical Gearsets now in production. For all enquiries contact Neve Engineering, Handlye Works, Cooksbridge Road Barcombe, Nr Lewes, Sussex BN8 5TJ or visit (Trade) neve@neve-engineering.demon.co.uk Autovac. We supply new Autovac units for all makes of car. Refurbished units are sometimes available. Also servicing/refurbishment and testing to ensure that you get the best from your Autovac. Spare parts available. Martin Hull and Barbara Ashton, Greenmoor, Sticklepath, Okehampton, Devon EX20 2JJ. (Trader) martinhull.autovac@btinternet.com Mechanical work. Carried out to the highest standard, engine re-building, suspension and steering work, re-wiring, gearboxes, hydraulic repairs, full re-build. Try our Vapour Blasting, our Komet blaster fires hot water, degreasing chemical and glass bead at 80 psi. Cylinder heads, blocks, crankcases, suspension components all catered for. Tim Walker (Restorations) (Trader), 15 mins J9 M Radiator Restorations. Quality restoration and repair service, for prompt personal service and advice contact Jess Dilley, CPA Services, Units 4 & 5, Site 4, Alma Park Rd, Grantham, Lincs. NG31 9SE. CPA Services (Trader) or Typecast Ltd. Genuine Alfin Brakedrum Manufacturers. Specialists in bespoke aluminium/ cast iron composite brakedrums and brake systems for all vintage and classic cars, including prototypes and specials. For details please telephone or (Trader). admin@brakedrum.co.uk Frost Specialist Tools. Frost Specialist tools, wheeling machines, workshop equipment, consumables, paint, plating kits, oils, car care products, books and videos supplied by mail order. Agents for POR-15 and Eastwood. Ring for free catalogue. (Trader) Red Triangle. The Alvis Specialists. We have more experience than anyone else in restoring Alvis cars and as the authorised supplier of genuine Alvis parts, we supply components for most Alvis cars from Credit cards accepted. Red Triangle, Common Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. (Trader) enquiries@redtriangle.co.uk 58

57 Tyres and Wheels. All styles of tyres available as usual from Longstone Tyres. Wheels manufactured to your specification. Come and see us at any VSCC speed event or at Bawtry where we are fitting and balancing tyres for free. Call now for price and delivery, or pop in the kettle is always on and there are always some interesting cars worth looking at. Dougal and Andy Cawley. (Trader) Paul Beck Vintage Supplies. Paul Beck Vintage Supplies/Complete Automobilist are one and same offering the leading range of specialist vintage fittings, parts and accessories. Printed parts catalogue available - 70 plus A4 pages of vintage stuff - which we try to offer at competitive pricing. Efficient mail order service and callers possible at new premises back in North Walsham we even have a customer counter again! (Trader) Phone , or take a look at or info@vintagecarparts.co.uk Car Transport. Car Transport and Secure, Dehumidified Storage. From a VSCC member, based South Midlands / Glos / Worcs, but really convenient for just about anywhere (Trader). Pre-select Gearbox Specialists. Transmissions overhauled. Upgrades and improvements available. Full Dyno test facilities. Graham Whitehouse Autos Ltd (Trader). Website info@gwautos.com Castrol, Silkolene, Millers and Penrite. Classic oils, greases and petrol additives. New online shop open 24/7 or order by phone before midday for overnight delivery of stock items with payment by plastic card. Tim Whellock, Vintage and Sports Car Services, Littlecombe Garage, Chaffcombe Road, Chard, Somerset TA20 1RR, tel (Trader). tim@vintageandsportscarservices.co.uk Ball & Roller Bearings. For old cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Obsolete bearings supplied, reconditioned or manufactured. VSCC member. The Vintage Bearing Company (Trader) vintagebearing@aol.com Wire Wheels. Turrino Wheels Ltd manufacture and restore all types of wire wheels (alloy and steel rims), hubs and spinners to the highest standards. (Trader). Units 8/9 Elliott s Yard, Kings Cliffe, Peterborough PE8 6ER info@turrinowheels.com, website DH Day Offers the Following Services. Restoration and supply of magnetos, 3-year guarantee also dynamos, starters, regulators and other electrical equipment. Full range of mechanical restoration servicdes. Capacity to make virtually any part to order. Fabric couplings made to your requirements. Vehicle storage in secure modern insulated building in North Wiltshire, near Swindon/M4. DH Day, Aldrans, Church Hill, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 9JR (Trader) dhday31@hotmail.com TetraBOOST E Guard 15. Is effectively the last of the leaded. Our lead fuel additive is suitable for both road and race use enabling customers to motor anywhere in the UK or Europe (and back again) on real leaded fuel. Indeed TetraBOOST is now responsible for virtually all the leaded petrol in daily road use in the UK and for touring and racing in Europe. Each box of TetraBOOST makes over 650 litres of octane boosted leaded fuel combined with built-in ethanol protection. Assuming 20mpg that s around 3000 miles of motoring for 120 plus delivery to your door almost anywhere on the UK mainland (except the Highlands and Islands). TetraBOOST not only makes the world s only genuine mixable lead additive, but its E-Guard antiacid formulation minimises the problems associated with acid formation and water absorption both in daily use and over-wintering situations in pump fuel containing up to 15% ethanol (E15). Race users too can be confident in knowing that using the higher octane base fuels gives up to 6 full octane points of boost, enough for most race applications (MSA acceptable). So accept no substitutes order TetraBOOST E Guard, the world s finest and most convenient fuel additive. Call TetraBOOST on , website (Trader). 59

58 Rolling Road and Classic / Vintage Restoration. Project Heaven staff are friendly and skilled in all aspects of vehicle restoration including; rolling road dyno tuning, engine building, sheet metal forming, ash frame design / construction, component manufacture, race preparation, paintwork, bodywork and specialist project realization. Extensive in house facilities include but are not limited to; Rolling Road Dynamometer, fully equipped CNC Machine shop, paint and body shop, powder coating facilities, media blasting room, dynamic engine balancing, magnaflux crack testing, insulated car storage units, Cellette car Jig and multiple car lifts, TIG, MIG and gas welding facilities and Sheet metal forming facilities. Kings Cliffe, Peterborough, Northants, Call Peter on (Trader). info@project-heaven.com Machining Services. One off components to pattern / drawing, or batches made. 4 axis CNC milling, 3 axis CNC turning, CAD CAM services. Kings Cliffe, Northants & Bourne, Lincs. Call Perry (Trader). David Brown Anvil Garage Ltd. All mechanical repairs. Engine and transmission rebuilding. Body restorations including timberwork, sheet metal work and welding. Top quality paintwork and vehicle refinishing. Please ask for a brochure. Anvil Garage, Warsop Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire NG19 9LF. (Trader) D. Moroney (Bodywork) Ltd. Hand crafted wings, bonnets, windscreens, radiators and fuel tanks. Specialist louvre tooling for: Lagonda, Vauxhall 30/98, Jaguar SS100, Alfa 8C, Frazer Nash, Bentley, Mercedes, AC, Singer etc. (Trader) (Cheshire). DON T FORGET All ads that you place in the Newsletter also appear on the Club s website as soon as we receive payment and they have been checked. Sellers may therefore be contacted prior to the publication of the Newsletter. Buyers who are members should check online at as new adverts appear almost every day. HERGEST Quintessentially British VSCC Members Discount We are delighted to announce that we have secured a very special VSCC Members Discount of 10% off all exclusive purchases made via the Hergest website. just in time for Christmas! To claim your discount simply enter the following code: HDVSCC2016 on checkout at 60

59 Tel: e best tyres for Vintage, Historic and Classic Cars Tyres 12" - 23" plus rim bands and superior tubes info@blockleytyre.com ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE! If you are interested in promoting your business through the Newsletter, please gill.batkin@vscc.co.uk for further details Not ready yet to hit the road?! Visit and find your so desperately needed parts or a complete new car, and be succesful this VSCC season. PreWarCar.com is your daily magazine and marketplace, dedicated to the pre-1940 cars. Interested in advertising your own car, contact us at office@prewarcar.com for more information. Industrial Brakes Ltd Approved Brake relining Centre Telephone sales@industrialbrakes.co.uk ALL TYPES OF SPRINGS INCLUDING Valve Springs - Hairpins - Clutch Springs - Fork Springs One offs our speciality Made to Drawing or Patterns Send to Unit 7, Palmers Road, Redditch, Worcs B98 0RF sales@neptuneworks.com Call Sales on yrs Experience 20 yrs with Paul Savage 61

60 GEOFF HARRIS Stemax ltd Performance engineers Vibration analysis & dynamic balancing For all your balancing requirements contact; Tel / Fax: UK manufacturer for the Sterling Rattler Absorbers, to deal with torsional vibrations! Vintage cars don t have to vibrate! What can we do for you? Tom Dark Engineering The experts for Pre-Selector Gearboxes Restoration & Maintenance From ERAs to MGs All parts for all models held in stock Near Witney, Oxon T: E:tom@tdengineering.co.uk 62

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62 A Portrait of the Vintage Sports-Car Club, Written by Tom Pellow In 1934 a handful of motoring enthusiasts met to establish a club for owners of light cars of not more than 50 value and that were at least three years of age, hoping to hold Trials and other events suitable for such unassuming machinery. Eighty years later the resultant Club has grown to over 7,000 Members, its calendar of events including Race Meetings, Sprints, Hill Climbs, Trials, Navigation Rallies, Autotests and Tours, with their owners competing in such varied vehicles as Austin Sevens and ERAs together with a wide range of sporting cars built from 1905 onwards and particularly those of the 1920s and 1930s. A Portrait of the Vintage Sports-Car Club, , tells how a small body of determined and energetic individuals, united by their love of fine vehicles and motor sport, built up the Club to make it the unique and buoyant organisation that it is today. 270 page hardback with 60 photographs and 20 cartoons The book is available to buy on the Club website priced at (plus UK postage and packing 5.00) Alternatively, please complete the form below and return to Gill Batkin at the Club Office For payment by credit card / debit card please complete the boxes below: A PorTrAiT Vintage Sports-Car Club of the Thomas Pellow Expiry Date: Last three digits of security code / Printed Name: Membership No: Signature:. Your book will be sent to you directly from the printers 64

63 EVENTS 2017 APRIL SUNDAY 9 Prescott Bike Festival Organised by the Severn Freewheelers SATURDAY 22 & SUNDAY 23 British & Midland Championships MAY SUNDAY 14 Classics at Prescott Organised by the Rotary Club of Cheltenham Cleeve Vale SATURDAY 27 & SUNDAY 28 La Vie en Bleu incorporating La Vita Rossa JUNE SATURDAY 24 & SUNDAY 25 Midsummer Speed Festival JULY SATURDAY 15 Bugatti Owners Club - Bugatti Festival SATURDAY 22 Pre War Prescott Organised by the Vintage Minors Register AUGUST SATURDAY 5 & SUNDAY 6 VSCC Weekend Organised by the Vintage Sports Car Club SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 2 & SUNDAY 3 British & Midland Championships SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SATURDAY 30 & SUNDAY 1 American Autumn Classic Watch our website for event news and advance ticket information. Sign up for our e-newsletter, join the Facebook group or follow us on Twitter for all the latest news and gossip. Tel:

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65 Midlands Air Ambulance Charity s Air25 Year of Celebration Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, which covers Gloucestershire, celebrated 25 years of its lifesaving service in 2016, commemorating the Air25 anniversary year with a full schedule of events, including a Fireworks Extravaganza organised by the Cheltenham Roundtable for Bonfire Night in November. The charity, which provides a lifesaving air ambulance service to six counties including Gloucestershire, home of the Prescott Speed Hill Climb, has undertaken over 46,000 missions since 1991, including over 5,000 in Gloucestershire alone. While providing a vitally important pre-hospital service to those in urgent need of medical attention, the organisation is entirely reliant on local generous donations from members of the public, and local businesses. Susie Godwin, Gloucestershire fundraising manager for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, explains: The charity is tremendously proud of what it has achieved over the last 25 years, but none of it would have been possible without the generosity of our supporters, who we hope will continue to support us for the next 25 years. To find out more about how you can help to fund a Midlands Air Ambulance Charity mission, please visit: or call the charity on

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