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

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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 APRIL 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 at special prices, direct to Members. Louis Latour is the oldest wine house in Burgundy, founded in They still in original family ownership and led today by the 11th 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 a their own cooperage. White Wines /case (6 bottles) Ardèche Chardonnay From the rocky hillsides of the Ardèche region of Southern France. This is a crisp, unoaked Chardonnay made using traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques. Viré-Clessé In the north of the Mâconnais region of Burgundy, Viré-Clessé wines are distinctly different to those from further south such as Pouilly-Fuissé. It is delicate and floral with citrus, somewhat herbaceous, characters. Pouilly-Fuissé One of the Mâconnais most famous wines, this vineyards unique terroirs produce delicate white wines with grapefruit, almost grapey aromas and ripe yellow peach and apricot fruit flavours. Chassagne-Montrachet Chassagne-Montrachet is one the Côte d Or s great white wine appellations. This Chassagne is medium bodied with yellow fruit, honey and vanilla scents followed by apricot flavours and a delicious juicy, fresh finish. Red Wines Les Pierres Dorées Pinot Noir The first release from Louis Latour s vineyards in Les Pierres Dorées, a hilly, high altitude region located NW of Lyon. Latour are the first people to recognise the potential of the Pinot Noir grape in this region and have planted 20 hectares of vineyard. Côtes-de-Beaune Villages This wine blends several Côte de Beaune appellations, the name for the southern half of the Côte d Or region. It is full and fruity with aromas of wild berries and herbs with flavours of blackcurrants and strawberries. Santenay Rouge A lesser known Côte d Or appellation that is an excellent source of high quality red Burgundy at reasonable prices. It is characterised by its concentration and Morello cherry and blackcurrant fruit characters. Nuits-Saint-Georges One of Burgundy s most famous red wine appellations, located in the Côte de Nuits, the northern half of the Côte d Or. Its wines are elegant, yet robust. This medium bodied wine has smoky, ripe blackcurrant with clove notes and a long finish. 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.

8 0464 HF Half Page Advert_v1_print.pdf 1 08/11/ :57 VSCC APRIL 2017 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K ENOY A RELAXING BREAK WITH BESTLOVED HOTELS 15% off the Best Available Rate at specially selected Best Loved Hotels With Best Loved you will enjoy a relaxing break away with this great hotel offer. You will find our hotels in the glorious countryside, by the sea, near rivers and lakes, in sleepy picturesque villages and in busy city centres and wherever you choose to stay, you will enjoy the warmest of welcomes, excellent food and wine, great service and, above all, a good nights sleep. Choose from the list of participating hotels on the link below and call your chosen hotel direct to make your booking quoting Vintage Terms and conditions: Prices are based on 15% off our Best Available Rate at specially selected hotels. Subject to availability, cannot be used with any other offer. Valid until 31st December 2017 excludes Bank Holidays, Christmas. All bookings must be made with the participating hotels direct quoting the promo code. Please note that the 15% discount is only available off accommodation and not any food or drink purchased during your stay. Front Cover Photo: ERAs on the starting grid on 24 July 1971 at Silverstone. From the left Sandy Murray (R1A), Michael Glass (R2A) and Hamish Moffatt (R3A) with Tim Carson standing. Studio 3 and VSCC Archives 8

9 2017 EVENTS CALENDAR 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 and Picnic 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 Monday 26 Friday 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 Since the announcement of my election as President I have been struck by the number of Members sending me their best wishes and congratulations. I am looking forward to the challenges and I have been fortunate to come to the office with a great team at TOPO led by Dave and a strong platform built by Tim, Tony and Roger. Our Club has prospered over the years and been largely successful in maintaining the traditions and moving with the times. The style of many of our individual events has endured despite the significant increase in legislation but sometimes there has to be change. I remember standing at Old Hall in the late 80s listening to a group of spectators moaning about the 50s Sports Car Race because they only wanted to watch Pre-war cars. More recently we have introduced new grids to our Meetings as a financial measure to offset some of the costs of our Race programmes and to give enjoyment to Competitors and the viewing public. I realise that we can never please all of our Members all of the time, but I appreciate the delicate balance of tradition and change and I will do my best to measure the mixture wisely. During my time on Committee I have enjoyed working on the various teams and Eligibility has been a special pleasure. When my old friend Ian Hall laid the foundations for this structure he could not have done a better job. We talked in 2016 about the current state of play and the far reaching effect of eligibility classification on the Club. The Eligibility Sub-Committee is in safe hands going forward and my next personal involvement will be submitting a Buff Form application for my own GN after the long rebuild. Over the last few seasons we have had some accidents at Race Meetings that were avoidable. The Club has moved decisively on driving standards and the acceptable level of car preparation. I want to emphasise the importance of car preparation and encourage all Competitors in every discipline to put the time in before a Meeting so that they can safely enjoy a good days sport. Our Scrutineering Team is there for a purpose so help them to help you by presenting the car in a suitable condition with (Lorna Bullett) all of the necessary wire locking, catch tanks and rain lights where required. I always feel angry with myself if I have to put a spanner on any of my cars during an event and checking for any fluid leakage between runs should be a way of life for all of us. When I first joined the Club I attended a number of local meets in neighbouring counties, always enjoying the late evening run home with no hood and the warmth of the engine flowing into the transmission tunnel. Although I hope to see many of you at our various Race and Speed Meetings, I want to start going to Pub Meetings again and I hope to do one a month, making 36 in all if I last that long as your President! The VSCC has attracted some outstanding Members over the years not solely for their taste in motor cars. Many Members lead successful professional lives and I want to encourage them to contribute their skill and experience where practically possible for the good of the Club. There are some challenges ahead for the Club and I hope we can harness some of the Members expertise. I am aware that our peculiar interest in old cars has become more expensive over the last few years. The introduction of new young Members is therefore more difficult especially if they are not from VSCC families. Recently I heard about two examples where the new young Members had persuaded their parents to come and have a look and in one case the family have already purchased a suitable car. What a result! Enjoy your motoring this month and I look forward to meeting old and new friends in the coming year. Geoff Smith 10

11 NEWS & VIEWS FROM THE OLD POST OFFICE Dear Club Members, Believe it or not it will soon be Easter! Is it just me or does it not seem that long ago that we were busy wrapping presents to go under the tree? I often wonder if The Old Post Office in Chipping Norton has some form of mysterious time continuum so that you enter the building at the beginning of January and when you leave the Office at the end of the day it is already the early April. Perhaps not, but time really does seem to fly and I guess that is because we run such a busy and active Club. This must be very healthy for all concerned. Certainly, the End of Year Accounts for 2016 and the new Annual Report, both of which will be discussed at the AGM, show a much-improved situation on many fronts from a Club that has regained its solid foundations and is poised to go from strength to strength. Therefore, a perfect time for us to welcome a new President. The events calendar is now in full swing. Since my last message we held the eagerly anticipated Pomeroy Trophy which, because of falling numbers year on year, was very much on life support. In fact, discussions were held last year at Committee level on whether we should call time on the event as it appeared to have diminishing appeal to most Competitors. However, such is the positive approach of your Committee it was decided that we should do all that we reasonably could to reignite interest and thus improve numbers. Consequently, after discussions with the circuit staffs at Silverstone, agreement was reached to run the event on the Grand Prix Circuit with special thanks to Stuart Pringle and his team who helped ensure that this remained financially viable. This was one of many notable changes, all of which resulted in starters on the day rising from 67 in 2016 to an amazing 138 this year. Therefore, we had not only managed to break the 100 threshold but also returned a very small financial surplus for the first time in many years. On the day it was a typically murky start, but spirits were high with an excellent atmosphere thanks to the impressive number of Club Members who had come out to support the event and spectate no doubt taking advantage of the exclusive Members Lounge. There are changes that we need to make to improve the smooth running of the event on the day and rest assured this will be done for next year, as we need to ensure that this was not a one trick wonder! Following the Pom we held the Exmoor Fringe Trial in unusually dry conditions resulting in some very good scores despite the inherently challenging nature of the hills. Our thanks to Graham White and his local team for yet another sterling Trial in a truly beautiful part of the country. The following weekend we found ourselves in Derbyshire for the John Harris Trial. This time, whilst the weather on the day was fine, the conditions leading up to the weekend had been very, very inclement and so the hills were particularly wet and muddy. The local team, led on the day by Steve Lister and Barry Smith did an exceptional job to keep everyone moving and in the right frame of mind. On returning to Ashover Parish Hall to hand in their scorecards, many of the Competitors were covered from head to foot in mud, but all had a smile on their face and remarked that the hills were all but perfect. Very well done to Steve and Barry and your local team. A well-earned weekend off followed and in a couple of days (as I write this) we will head off to Herefordshire for a 2-day Trial in and around Much Marcle. Sadly, this comes so soon after the tragic news of the passing of Club Member Derek Howard-Orchard, the Organiser of our Cotswold Trial for many years and one of the nicest people you could ever have pleasure of meeting. Advance tickets are now available for all ticketed Club events so please help support the VSCC and buy your tickets in advance so that we share a little in the gate revenue. We have rolled forward the free programme offer for Members attending our Race Meetings and these can be claimed from the Club Meeting Point on production of your 2017 Membership Card. Finally, I must end with an apology for the late delivery of the March Newsletter and Spring Bulletin last month, which unfortunately was due to unavoidable circumstances. I sincerely hope that this did not cause you too much inconvenience. Happy Easter! Dave Salmon 11

12 COMMITTEE NOTES February Committee Minutes With two minor amendments, including the agreement to send the Committee house rules to the candidates standing for election this year, the minutes of the last meeting were approved. The Committee approved a proposed change to the Don Grose Trophy from 2017 onwards so that all events scored the same number of points. The invitation to the First Pan-European Conference of the Society of Automotive Historians in Britain would be passed to the Head Librarian. Concern was raised that the VSCC was very rarely, if at all, mentioned in the FBHVC and the President confirmed that he had raised this with the Chairman of the Federation and would do so again. The President referred to a car fire at the New Year Driving Tests and that the incident reinforced the need for first on the scene training. It was agreed that the Club should prepare a response to the Vnuk Consultation and if possible strike a common line with the MSA, LASA and FBHVC. The Treasurer explained why the End of Year Accounts had been separated from the Annual Report this year and he thanked the Chairs of the Sub-Committee for their input. It was suggested that next year the Report might include thumbnail photos of the Directors. The Treasurer confirmed that the Club was reviewing the level of audit undertaken to ensure that it remained appropriate given all of the changes to financial reporting standards and our own better internal fiscal processes. However, the Committee were assured that this would not simply be a cost saving exercise as it remained as important as ever to demonstrate to Members that the Club s finances were correctly administered and accounted for. The 2016 End of Year Accounts were proposed and approved. The draft budget for 2017 was presented and confirmed to be prudent and exact. Confirmation was sought that the Club was receiving a Small Business Rate Reduction and the Secretary agreed to check and confirm. The Secretary also confirmed that funds had been set aside for staff training. The budget was proposed and approved. It was agreed that papers for Directors residing in Scotland would be sent by Royal Mail Next Day Delivery as the standard post was too slow. A paper from the Committee Review Working Group had been circulated and discussed. The paper recommended that the Past, Past President remained on Committee but only attended meeting on request. A similar recommendation was made for the Editor, but it was agreed that the current incumbent should continue to attend meetings for as long as they wished to do so. The Treasurer s post would fall vacant on change of President and the intention was to appoint from the elected Directors and not backfill. It was proposed that over time the number of elected Directors should be reduced to 8, which would allow co-opting of Members with particular skills required for specific projects. There was concern that this would retain a sufficient number for roles such as Duty Director, but it was considered that such appointments could be filled by past Directors to help swell the numbers. An alternative two-tier Committee structure was suggested and it was agreed that a brief paper outlining this in more detail should be produced. It was noted that post April there were plans to change the structure of the monthly meeting. There followed a vote of acceptance of the Committee Working Group s paper, which was carried by the majority. The minutes of the last Race Sub-Committee had been circulated and were noted. A paper had also been circulated proposing that the number of events counting towards the Annual Aggregate Trophies be reviewed because the Club now held significantly more events each year and so the demands were becoming unreasonable. It was suggested that a short presentation after the formal business of the AGM would be helpful and would engage the Members in the debate. A paper summarising the results of the Membership Survey had been circulated and the key highlights were discussed. It was agreed that these should be shared with the Members in the form of a brief presentation after the AGM. A paper on Honorary Life Membership had been circulated and it was agreed that offers of Honorary Life Membership should remain the preserve of Committee but the 12

13 criteria should be more demanding. The paper also recommended the introduction of a medal of merit, but concern was expressed on the additional administrative burden this would place on the staff. Accordingly, it was agreed that this matter should be revisited after the AGM. 33 new Members were proposed and elected. The minutes of the January Eligibility Sub-Committee had been circulated and were noted. It was confirmed that the ESC were continuing work on a paper for Committee s approval in the Spring on the PVT List. Online Buff Forms remained work in progress. It was agreed that the advent of Formula Vintage should not result in the removal of any reference to Spring Start. Discussion followed on a proposal from the Driving Test Sub-Committee to introduce a Champagne Class at some Driving Tests removing the need for any eligibility documentation. There were some concerns expressed as Driving Tests were competitive events and so it was agreed that the matter should be discussed in more detail with the Competition Department before proceeding. A desktop review of the Duty Directors concluded the meeting with all of the gaps filled. The number in brackets refers to the extension number Chief Executive: Dave Salmon (8) dave.salmon@vscc.co.uk Competition Secretary: Gemma Price (6) gemma.price@vscc.co.uk Speed Secretary: Rachael Watkins (5) rachael.watkins@vscc.co.uk Non Speed Secretary: Andrew Tarring (4) andrew.tarring@vscc.co.uk Competition Administrator: Samantha Haldane (4, 5 or 6) samantha.haldane@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, Oxfordshire, 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:

14 VSCC Member Discounts Did you know that in addition to offers from the Club s Principal Associates and sponsors, your VSCC Membership entitles you to discounts with a number of established brands? Below are the list of offers extended to Club Members covering car insurance, travel, accommodation, clothing and car care: breakdown The RAC is one of the UK s most progressive motoring organisations, providing services for both private and business motorists. Please quote GE0538. Stena Line is an international transport and travel service company specialising in freight and passengers and one of the largest ferry companies in the world. Please quote A HERGEST Quintessentially British With Best Loved you will enjoy a relaxing break away with this great hotel offer. You will find our hotels in the glorious countryside, by the sea, near rivers and lakes, in sleepy picturesque villages and in busy city centres. Please quote Vintage. From reputedly the oldest hotel in England, to a castle built for a Scottish nobleman, we re as passionate as you are about all things classic that s why our hotels bristle with architectural bravura, elegant period detail and an intriguing cast. A unique collection of motoring themed handbags, scarves, Ties, Bow-Ties, Purses, unique Tweed Tote bags using British Tweeds and other quality products all made in Britain using in-house designed fabrics. Please quote HDVSCC EUROPE With over four decades of experience in outdoor retail, we offer one of the most extensive and comprehensive ranges of outdoor clothing, equipment and accessories. Please quote AF-VSCC-M7. Established in 1982 by a small team of dedicated enthusiasts, Snow+Rock made its name by challenging the norm, helping to shape the landscape of the winter sports and outdoor industry by introducing innovative brands, new technology and daring design. Please quote AF-VSCC-M7. Adhering to the passions and principles of our founders, Runners Need help you achieve your personal fitness goals with the latest products from world-leading brands, friendly, expert advice and a personal service that you can trust. Please quote AF-VSCC-M7. Starting life as a basement workshop, Cycle Surgery now has over 20 years of experience in the cycle industry and a number of stores nationwide. Stocking a wide range of bikes, componentry, accessories and clothing from the words leading brands enables us to bring you the latest in cycling technology and innovation. Please quote AF-VSCC-M7. Power Maxed is a revolutionary new range of automotive products. Our only aim is to be the best, nothing comes before that. We have developed our products not just to be better than others but to be the best they can be. Please quote VC20. For over 20 years, E-Teck have been supplying a range of premium quality structural and semi structural adhesives together with additional maintenance and repair products which our customers rely on. Please quote VSC Caswell Europe have successfully been selling products for the restoration and renovation industry throughout Europe since 1998, including the only fuel tank sealer that is truly ethanol proof, in various kit sizes, and colours. Please quote VSCC MEMBER. For full details of these offers visit our Members Discount page at And be sure to keep checking back to the page as we are regularly adding new offers!

15 FORMULA VINTAGE IS GO... Over the course of the next 9 months the Club will visit Silverstone, Oulton Park, Cadwell Park, Mallory Park and Snetterton and welcome a host of cars and Members to each of these interesting and diverse circuits under the new guise of Formula Vintage. Entries are now open for all of these events and with payment entry fees being taken after each event, there is no reason to not get your entries in now! VSCC APRIL 2017 Each Meeting will contain races suitable for any type of Pre-war car showcased alongside specially selected invited grids featuring cars of historical significance, importance and interest. We are also delighted to once again be running two MSA registered championships and would like to thank the championship sponsors for their continued and valued support. The 2017 Formula Vintage Calendar is as follows: LONGSTONE TYRES RACING TROPHY Awarded to the driver with the highest score at the end of the Race season. Scores on a scale of 10 down to 1 and a car will score the number of points its place in the race carries. To qualify, a car must be Pre-war, taxed and insured for road use and be driven to the circuit fully equipped. MOTOR SPORT BROOKLANDS MEMORIAL TROPHY Awarded at the end of the Race season by the proprietor and editor of MotorSport magazine to the driver of a Pre-war car with the highest score at VSCC Race Meetings. Points awarded are: 1st place 18 points, 2nd place 13 points and 3rd place 8 points. Sat 22 & Sun 23 April Sat 10 June Sun 23 July Sat 12 Aug Sun 17 Sept FORMULA VINTAGE ROUND 1 FORMULA VINTAGE ROUND 2 FORMULA VINTAGE ROUND 3 FORMULA VINTAGE ROUND 4 FORMULA VINTAGE ROUND 5 Silverstone National Circuit, Northamptonshire Oulton Park International Circuit, Cheshire Cadwell Park Circuit, Lincolnshire Mallory Park Circuit, Leicestershire Snetterton Circuit, Norfolk Visit Event Pages to download Supplementary Regulations and Entry Forms for each event, including the full Race Programmes, where Club Members can also enter online (remember you will need to know the Buff Form number of the car you wish to enter and have a current payment card registered with the Club to use the online entry facility). To request hard copy of Regulations and Entry Forms, or if you have any questions about this or any VSCC event, please contact the Competition Department on Ext 4 or comps@vscc.co.uk 15

16 SCOTTISH WEEKEND SATURDAY 24 SUNDAY 25 JUNE This year the Scottish Tour and Scottish AutoSolo will take place over the same weekend Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June, based on The Buccleuch Arms Hotel in St Boswells, voted Scottish Inn of the Year in Nine bedrooms have been reserved at the Buccleuch Arms (telephone ) for the event so Members should quote VSCC when making their B&B reservations. The Guests of Honour at the Dinner are Bill Drysdale and Alex Brown, respectively founding Chairman and Competition Secretary at Bo ness Hill Climb Revival, who will blether on the reopening of the historic Bo ness Hill Climb ten years ago. The three course dinner costs per person, with choices selected in advance, and payable on the night to the hotel. This year the Tour, of one hundred and twenty miles, will venture northwest to Drumlanrig Castle. The Castle houses one of the finest collections of paintings and works of art in the country. Members will have the chance to look inside the Castle before returning for the Scottish Weekend Dinner at The Buccleuch Arms. Entrants will be provided with a Road Book, at the start, which will describe the route in three ways: simple TL/TR instructions, a marked-up OS map or standard VSCC Rally clues, as an introduction for novices to VSCC Rallies. Entrants can choose which form of instructions they want to follow. WEEKEND TIMETABLE TIME / DATE EVENT Fri 23 June (evening) Members BBQ at Braeside House, Selkirk (more details nearer the time) Sat 24 June (day) Scottish Tour Sat 24 June (evening) Tour Dinner at Buccleuch Arms Sun 25 June (morning) Scottish AutoSolo at Newtown St Boswells Mart, TD6 0PP The Tour is open to all cars made before 1st January 1941 and the route will include some of the best vintage driving in the country with open roads, spectacular views, and with little but usually courteous traffic. The Tour provides the opportunity to learn more about the history of the Scottish Borders. An innovation this year is the combination of the Tour and the AutoSolos into a single weekend event. There will be two classes in the AutoSolos for long wheel based cars (8ft 6in and over) and short wheel based cars (under 8ft 6in). The two classes will have different Driving Tests to accommodate longer and shorter cars and there is a trophy and standard VSCC Awards in each class. The Entry Fee is for the AutoSolos. Another innovation this year is to invite teams of four in their eligible cars from the VCC, BHCR, BVAC and Scottish Riley Register to compete in a team competition against the top four winning VSCC cars in the AutoSolos. The Secretary of the Meeting is Alisdaire Lockhart ( alex3098@btinternet.com) and the Clerk of the Course is Martin Jelley ( m.jelley145@btinternet.com). WEEKEND COSTS EVENT COST PAYABLE TO Scottish Tour 25 per car VSCC with entry Scottish Tour Lunch 15 per person VSCC with entry Scottish Tour Dinner 34 per person Buccleuch Arms Scottish AutoSolo 40 per entrant VSCC with entry Friday evening BBQ tbc tbc For further details of the event please contact Alisdaire Lockhart or Martin Jelley, as above. Regs and an Entry Form are available from the VSCC Office, The Old Post Office, West Street, Chipping Norton, OX7 5EL, (4) or andrew.tarring@vscc.co.uk 16

17 ELIGIBILITY 15 RACING TYRES As many Members will be aware, the 4.50 x 15 Dunlop R5 racing tyre is currently unavailable and there is no information at the moment as to when this might change. This is the tyre used by many of our PVT Austin Seven racing Members and there is no alternative crossply tyre available. It has been agreed, therefore, that in the interim, Members requiring new tyres in this size may use the radial Firestone 145 x 15 F560 tyre as an alternative, subject to individual application by the Member and on the understanding that this relaxation of the Eligibility Rules will be immediately withdrawn once the R5 tyre is back in production. So that a record exists, Members wishing to compete with the Firestone tyre need to apply, individually, to the Eligibility Sub-Committee for consent. 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 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 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 18

19 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 of a minimum of 1 litre capacity. 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 19

20 RESULTS THE POMEROY TROPHY 18 February No Name Car CC Year Total Award Overall Awards 70 David WYLIE BMW The Pomeroy Trophy 5 Andrew SMITH FRAZER NASH SUPER SPORTS / The Densham Trophy 2 Miss Rebecca SMITH VAUXHALL PRINCE HENRY REPLICA / The Pomeroy Edwardian Trophy Awards 70 David WYLIE BMW The Pomeroy Trophy 1st Class 94 Andrew HALL CHEVRON B st Class 5 Andrew SMITH FRAZER NASH SUPER SPORTS / The Densham Trophy 1st Class 58 Martin WHITLOCK MG B st Class 33 Dudley STERRY HRS SPORTS / st Class 9 Adrian GODING MORRIS MINI st Class 63 Martin HUNT FRAZER NASH TARGA FLORIO st Class 85 Benjamin CUSSONS VAUXHALL NOVA st Class 50 Mrs Pia BIANCHI MG B st Class 8 Winston TEAGUE FRAZER NASH FALCON st Class 100 Patrick BLAKENEY-EDWARDS AUSTIN HEALEY st Class 79 Tony BIANCHI RENAULT 5 F st Class 141 Anthony GALLIERS-PRATT PORSCHE st Class 27 Paul BAKER FRAZER NASH SPORTS st Class 81 Toby GALBRAITH SUBARU IMPREZA st Class 22 Theodore HUNT FRAZER NASH TT REP st Class 95 Alex AMES RENAULT CLIO CUP st Class 19 Tim KNELLER RILEY TT SPRITE st Class 93 Nick LESTON PORSCHE 911E st Class 147 Christopher MANN ALFA ROMEO Guilietta Spyder nd Class 20 Geraint LEWIS FRAZER NASH TT REP / nd Class 82 Ross KEELING MINI COPPER S nd Class 123 David CLIFFORD FORD MUSTANG nd Class 143 Rory BROWN PORSCHE RS CARRERA nd Class 97 Richard AMES RENAULT CLIO 172 CUP nd Class 15 Adam SMITH FRAZER NASH SUPER SPORTS nd Class 7 David JOHNSON FRAZER NASH SUPER SPORTS nd Class 54 Jason KENNEDY LANCIA AURELIA B20 GT nd Class 69 Alistair PUGH TRIUMPH 2.5 PI MKI nd Class 40 Adam PAINTER LOTUS ELAN +2S nd Class 18 Paul BULLETT FRAZER NASH SUPER SPORTS nd Class 31 Andy NEWBOUND MORRIS MINI nd Class 96 Andrew AMES RENAULT CLIO 172 CUP nd Class 77 Pete CANDY TRIUMPH TR nd Class 115 John LYON CATERHAM SUPER SEVEN HPC rd Class 16 Phillip TILLYARD FRAZER NASH T.T. REPLICA rd Class 71 Duncan PITTAWAY FIAT PANDA rd Class 105 Roger TUSHINGHAM CATERHAM SEVEN rd Class 104 Alistair LITTLEWOOD BMW 525i rd Class 20

21 41 Tim HARRISON PEUGEOT 106 XN rd Class 12 John KAVANAGH FRAZER NASH SUPER SPORTS rd Class 142 Alex BELL AUSTIN HEALEY rd Class 99 Paul STAFFORD DATSUN 240Z rd Class 98 Daniel SMITH VOLKSWAGEN GOLF rd Class 56 Simon SMITH PEERLESS GT rd Class 84 John BRIGGS FRAZER NASH TARGA FLORIO rd Class 133 Robert BEEBEE VOLKSWAGEN GOLF rd Class 92 Sam STRETTON AUDI A rd Class 60 Mark WALKER GN THUNDERBUG / rd Class 47 Alastair PUGH FRAZER NASH/BMW rd Class 2 Miss Rebecca SMITH VAUXHALL PRINCE HENRY REPLICA / The Pomeroy Edwardian Trophy Marshals Draw Winners kindly supported by Longstone Tyres 1st Trevor Hancock 2nd Andrew Harrington 3rd Richard Brightman Additional Prizes presented by The Pomeroy Working Group The highest placed individual of a single marque team with a minimum of four entrants Andrew Smith The highest placed Vintage Vauxhall or Bentley Duncan Wiltshire THE POMEROY TROPHY 2017 A BIG THANK-YOU A record entry, cars dating from 1911 to 2014, entrants age ranging from 18 to 88 years, 57 different marques represented from Panda to Prince Henry, from Morris Woody to Type 35, from Mini to Grey Lady. Wonderful to see so many Members supporting the event, be they Competitors, Officials and Marshals or Spectators, all enjoying the fun of this unique and iconic event which so encapsulates the ethos of our great Club. So the members of the POM Working Group Tania Brown, Kevin Lee, Alisdaire Lockhart and Ian Standing would like to thank all those involved in the Pomeroy Trophy meeting at Silverstone earlier this year in particular the Club Staff who devised the new Pom, which proved so popular with Competitors. Also, our thanks go to the many Members who volunteered as Officials and Marshals, the 144 Members who entered the event this year and, last but not forgetting, to Guy Spollon for bringing the first Pom winner to grace the event this year. No promises yet, but from the level of support the event has attracted this year any thoughts of the last night of the Pom have been comprehensively squashed and the new Pom is here to stay yippee! The Pomeroy Trophy February 2017 Photo: Jeff Bloxham 21

22 THE EXMOOR FRINGE TRIAL 25 February Class No Name Car CC Year Total Award Class 1a 1a Short Wheelbase Standard Cars 1a 101 Charles GILLETT BUGATTI BRESCIA st Class 1a 102 David RUSHTON MG M TYPE nd Class Class 1b 1b Short Wheelbase Modified and Special 1b 141 David GOLIGHTLY FORD MODEL T The Uglow Cup 1st Class 1b 164 Matt JOHNSTON AUSTIN st Class 1b 150 Peter KITE FORD T st Class 1b 154 Richard HOULGATE AUSTIN st Class 1b 151 Edward WILLIAMS AUSTIN 7 ULSTER st Class 1b 126 Tim HOPKINSON AUSTIN 7 ULSTER (COPY) st Class 1b 158 Ian WEBB AUSTIN ULSTER REPLICA st Class 1b 131 Mrs Emma WALL AUSTIN 7 SPECIAL nd Class 1b 167 Donald SKELTON AUSTIN 7 SPORTS nd Class 1b 165 Andrew FOX AUSTIN 7 SPECIAL nd Class 1b 132 Stewart RICH AUSTIN nd Class 1b 155 Joseph STOLLERY WOLSELEY HORNET SPECIAL rd Class 1b 172 Peter BATTY AUSTIN 7 ULSTER REPLICA rd Class 1b 142 Michael PALLETT AUSTIN 7 ULSTER rd Class 1b 121 Terry GOSLING AUSTIN 7 SPORTS ULSTER REP rd Class 1b 148 Noel HUGHES AUSTIN 7 ULSTER rd Class 1b 147 Philip LONGHURST RILEY 9 SPECIAL rd Class Class 2a 2a Long Wheelbase Standard Cars 2a 202 Miss Rebecca SMITH FORD A TUDOR SEDAN st Class 2a 204 Dennis BINGHAM FORD MODEL A st Class 2a 203 Christopher CROOK FORD MODEL A TUDOR nd Class 2a 201 John WISEMAN FORD MODEL A rd Class 2a 212 Andrew STAPLES FORD MODEL A rd Class Class 2b 2b Long Wheelbase Modified and Special 2b 231 Paul JEAVONS VAUXHALL TOURER The James Diffey Trophy 1st Class 2b 238 John CHILMAN CHRYSLER The James Diffey Trophy 1st Class 2b 233 David SAXL RILEY 12/4 SPECIAL / st Class 2b 240 Jonathan MILLER CHRYSLER 66 SPORTS nd Class 2b 247 Jeremy HOLDEN VAUXHALL A TYPE / nd Class 2b 244 John HIGGS MORRIS COWLEY nd Class 2b 249 Peter GARLAND VAUXHALL GB VELOX rd Class 2b 232 Hamish MONRO RILEY rd Class 22

23 ANNUAL AGGREGATE TROPHY Last event included: The Pomeroy Trophy 1500 Diffey (George) G.E. 85 Hoskins (Paul) P.M. 80 Bell (Matthew) M.G. 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 Buxton (Roger) R.W. 30 Coventry Kneller (Tim) T.P. 98 Fort (John) J.A. 68 Riley (Georgina) Miss G. 68 Delaney Brooklands Johnson (David) D.A. 42 Towell (Bob) R.H. 26 Edwardian Bond (Jack) J.S. 26 Smith (Rebecca) Miss R.E. 26 Howe-Davies (Andrew) A. 21 Heal Sunbeam Britnell (Tim) T.J.C. 50 Easter (Paul) P. 50 Collis (Paul) P. 35 Jack Barclay Teall (Charles) C.J. 60 Wiltshire (Duncan) D.C. 26 Kavanagh (Eric) E. 21 Jack Burn Teall (Charles) C.J. 60 Wiltshire (Duncan) D.C. 26 John Rowley Williamson (Jack) J. 42 Hoskins (Harry) H.M. 40 Edwards (James) J. 35 Keiller Marsh (David) D.R. 40 Burgess (Edmund) E.W. 30 Halusa (Lukas) L. 30 Leinster Kavanagh (Eric) E. 21 Lycett Potter (John) J.M. 100 Diffey (George) G.E. 85 Pilkington (Alex) Miss A. 80 Hoskins (Paul) P.M. 80 Bell (Matthew) M.G. 80 Dobbin (Phil) P. 80 Chatto (Derek) D.V.C. 80 Baker (Alan) A.J. 80 Lycett Memorial Potter (John) J.M. 100 Kirkham (David) D. 100 Johnson (David) D.A. 93 Marc Birkigt Walker (Tom) T. 21 Howe-Davies (Andrew) A. 21 Navigators Kirkham (David) D. 100 Carrott (Hilary) Ms H. 80 Nicholl (Jonathan) J.D. 80 Costigan (Anthony) A.P. 80 Tongue (Andrew) A.G. 80 Rally Drivers Potter (John) J.M. 100 Chatto (Derek) D.V.C. 80 Dobbin (Phil) P. 80 Bell (Matthew) M.G. 80 Tushingham (Roger) R. 80 Baker (Alan) A.J. 80 Emson (James) J. 80 Thoroughbred Thorp (Neil) N. 130 Tillyard (Phillip) W.P. 90 Garfitt (Mark) M.R. 86 Tony Jones Diffey (George) G.E. 85 Pilkington (Alex) Miss A. 80 Ballard (Mark) M.H. 80 Hoskins (Paul) P.M. 80 Thorp (Neil) N. 80 MARSHALS' ANNUAL TROPHIES DON GROSE TROPHY Name Points Williams (John) J.C. 75 Edge (Ray) J.R. 50 Girvan (Hugh) H.M. 50 Groves (Brian) B. 50 Lee (Kevin) K.T. 50 Slater (Peter) P.B. 50 Wood (James) J.G. 50 Anscombe (Jonathan) J. 50 Cadman (Chris) C. 50 Moore (Robert) R.A.C. 50 Saxl (David) D. 50 Scholey (George) G. 50 JIM ADAMS TROPHY Name Williams (John) J.C. 4 Edge (Ray) J.R. 3 Lee (Kevin) K.T. 3 Slater (Peter) P.B. 3 Points Wood (James) J.G. 3 DAVID PAYNE TROPHY no points table, only one event taken place 23

24 ANNUAL TRIALS TROPHIES Results after eight events in Results include the Exmoor, John Harris (Derbyshire), Herefordshire, Scottish, Welsh, Lakeland and Cotswold Trials for 2016, and the Exmoor for TRIALS TROPHIES The Hagerty Trophy The Frost Trophy 1 Matthew Johnston Jonathan Miller Donald Skelton Paul Jeavons Ian Webb John Chilman David Golightly John Higgs Peter Kite Roger Tolson Simon Price Peter Garland Phil Longhurst Richard White Kraig Mycock Jeremy Flann Peter Tierney Richard Edmonds Richard Houlgate Jeremy Brewster Stewart Rich Hamish Monro Simon Blakeney-Edwards Jeremy Holden Bob Thompson David Saxl Clive Press Ben Shepperd David Rolfe Robert Frankcom 891 STANDARD CLASSES Class 1a Class 2a 1 David Rushton Dennis Bingham Charles Gillett John Dobson Mark Smith Matthew Roberts Nicolas Beck Rebecca Smith Matthew Blake Andrew Staples David Johnson Dougal Cawley

25 Exclusive VSCC APRIL 2017 VSCC MEMBER DISCOUNT CHATEAU IMPNEY HILL CLIMB 8 9 July 2017 Use promo code VSCC17 when buying online to save 10% on adult tickets limited discounted tickets available! BUY TICKETS NOW AT: /chateauhillclimb /chateauhillclimb /cihillclimb For more information call: Chateau Impney Hill Climb, Chateau Impney Hotel & Exhibition Centre, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire WR9 0BN25

26 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 February Committee Meeting are: 1st Miss H A Tavender 2nd Graham Wadeson 3rd Cecil Schumacher Why not join now for a bit of fun? Contact Julian Ghosh, Broughton Farm, Drakes Broughton, Worcester, NOTICE BOARD WR10 2AG, tel You will be asked to pay for 12 months in advance. An application form is enclosed with this edition of the Newsletter. 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 LOST PROPERTY We have the following items at The Old Post Office and if they are not claimed before Friday 5 May, they will be disposed of. Does anything belong to you? Ring ext 6 if you are missing any of these items! Green working gloves Blue ERA beanie hat Black Karrimor beanie hat Maroon fleece jumper Dynamo (left at Mallory Park) 26

27 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

28 REGULAR SOCIAL MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS South West Hertfordshire. The Greyhound, Chesham Road, Wigginton, Tring HP23 6EH on the 1st Thursday of the month, meet at 7.00 for 7.30pm meeting. Ian Cheese for further information at (main man) or David Furnell on , or Northern Lincolnshire. Regular meetings will recommence on Tuesday 11 April from 6.30pm at a new venue, The Click em Inn, Swinhope, Near Binbrook, Lincolnshire LN8 6BS (thereafter on 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm). Meals are available please book direct on VSCC Contact is John Fletcher, call on / or john.g.fletcher@gmail.com Far South West. Drive-it-Day on Sunday 23 April. Meet at Borough Arms, Bodmin, 50 mile superb views north coast. Lunch-stop Poldark Inn, Treligga Downs. Finish Pencarrow House and Gardens near Bodmin. Route card, Alvis Owner Club and Register Members joining us. Contact Rob Moor on or rmoor@penmoor.co.uk 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. 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 28 SOCIAL MEETINGS 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 Saturday 13 / Sunday 14 May The Ingliston Revival Festival. This two-day classic and prestige motoring festival takes place at The Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh and celebrates the original, famous Ingliston Racing Circuit, much loved by VSCC Members in the past, and re-ignites the halcyon days of the venue in Scottish motor sport from a bygone era. Vehicle owners are invited to participate on-track either in a sprint race or parades and a classic car concours is an opportunity to display their vehicles for guests to experience. The event promotes a festival atmosphere including food village, bar and family entertainment. A retail village, premium new car gallery, vintage fun fair and campsite all set the tone for a high-quality, engaging weekend. Further details from Alisdaire Lockhart on alex3098@btinternet.com or direct from Sandy Bloomer, Event Director on sandy@ingliston.co.uk and or telephone Saturday 3 / Sunday 4 June The Floral Fringe Fair is taking place at Knepp Castle, Shipley, Nr Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8LJ from 10.30am to 5.00pm both days. We aim to attract around one hundred classic and vintage cars each day. Entry is 6.50 per person, 1.00 for children under 14 and children under 4 free. If arriving in a classic, vintage or veteran vehicle entry is 5.50 each for the first two occupants. Such vehicles will have a specially allocated parking area. If in such a vehicle, dressing in appropriate fashion is especially encouraged. or even if not arriving in a classic car, dressing in style is welcome! or phone for further information jeanjackman@hotmail.com / or take a look at Thursday 6 July Classics on the Green, Friston, Suffolk IP17 1NP. All veteran, vintage, and PVT period cars, motor cycles and other vehicles welcome. Arrive and depart whenever you like from 3.00pm until late. Refreshments, bar and BBQ as well as food and drink at The Old Chequers. No

29 need to book, free entry. We collect for donations to our Church funds. Tony Morley, tel or Wednesday 26 July - The Nantwich Show. For the fourth consecutive year, VSCC Members have been invited to display their cars, ringside, at the UK s largest one-day agricultural show. Two show tickets per car to include lunch in the Vice President s enclosure, access to all main displays (including the world s largest cheese show) and an option to parade in the main arena with commentary by Nick Upton. VSCC Regalia Stand courtesy of Ian Ferguson and Tom Pellow. To register for entry and inclusion in the programme contact Dave Moroney, / moroney@freeuk.com or Bob Bunn Saturday 2 September Brighton Speed Trials. Members are invited to enter this event. For further information and Entry Forms, visit If Members cannot enter they may want to display their cars as there will be a large display area this year. 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: 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 Saturday 26 / Sunday 27 August Etretat Benouville Hill Climb. Etretat is situated approximately 20 miles north of Le Havre and some 60 miles south of Dieppe. The event is based around the Victorian resort of Etretat, full of bars and restaurants and hotels large and small. The hill is both fast and challenging. You will need a National A Speed or Race. The event is open to all VSCC Members for Vintage, PVT, and Post-war sports/racing cars. For Entry Forms please the organiser, Michel Deldon, michel.deldon@orange.fr or write to him at 34 Rue Guy de Maupassant, Etretat, France or for further information, Tim Pryke, prykes@uwclub.net 29

30 LIBRARY & INFORMATION RECENT ACQUISITIONS In the course of exchanging correspondence with Stuart Cooke on the subject of Bullnose Morris OHV conversions, he offered us a document which he thought would be of interest. On receipt it turned out to be quite fascinating: Investigation into the Development of German Grand Prix Racing Cars between 1934 & 1939 (Including a Description of the Mercedes World s Land Speed Record Contender), written by Cameron C Earl for the British Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee in The sheer volume of detailed information provided by the likes of Uhlenhaut and Eberan is amazing, including for example spring rates, brake lining material, roll-centres, etc. The latest Delage book Delage Champion du Monde by Daniel Cabart and Christophe Pund is compulsory reading for all enthusiasts of the marque. The design, development, racing history and subsequent life stories of the S 8 cars is superbly documented in English and French, with many illustrations, copies of contemporary test data reports and technical instructions. OREP Editions, ISBN: , E A gem of a book found amongst a recent donation is Routes des Alpes. The Motorist s Guide to the Great French Alpine Roads. Written by Cecil Waterslow and published in the late 20s by The Autocar, the 16 chapters each covers an Alpine route described in beautifully clear descriptive language. One feels that many of the locations may not have changed much over the years, and would warrant a visit today. Copies of the book are on several dealer s websites. In the Gorge de Daluis The Col de Lauterat tunnel 30

31 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. 31

32 VSCC APRIL 2017 FORTHCOMING EVENTS Date Event Disipline Address Entry Fee Entry Period Description Spectators Competitors Info Marshals 8 Apr Scottish Trial Trial BIGGAR, LANARKSHIRE ML12 6PZ 22 Apr Silverstone AutoSolo 22 Apr 23 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr Formula Vintage Round 1 Silverstone Concours AutoSolo Race Concours SILVERSTONE NATIONAL CIRCUIT, NORTHANTS SILVERSTONE NATIONAL CIRCUIT, NORTHANTS SILVERSTONE NATIONAL CIRCUIT, NORTHANTS 29 Apr Spring Rally Rally GOODWOOD HOTEL, CHICHESTER, PO18 0QB 30 Apr Curborough Speed Trials and Picnic 7 May Wiscombe Park Speed Hill Climb Curborough NETHERSTOWE LANE OFF WOOD LANE, FRADLEY, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS13 8EJ SOUTHLEIGH, COLYTON EX24 6JE 75 Now 27 Mar 40 Now 12 Apr From 170 Now 12 Apr 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. 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 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. Free On the day To encourage members to bring their cars we will be awarding a winner of the best Pre War car on each day for cars parked in the allocated Pre War Car Park. 60 Now 18 Apr 110 / / 140 Now-18 Apr Now 4 May 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. 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. Please send an SAE to the Club office marked Scottish Trial Spectator Info Spectators are welcome Entry for this event included in the Race Meeting ticket Spectators are welcome In Advance On the Day Saturday Sunday Weekend Children under 16 go free All tickets sold directly via Silverstone, advance ticket sales close Monday 17 April. Call (quote code VSCCIND for individual day tickets or VSCCWKD for weekend tickets to obtain discount prices). Eligibility Document Required VSCC Club Membership Card Required Entry Forms are available online. Entry Forms are available online. Eligibility documents required. Race License Required. N/a N/a N/a N/a Members 6.00 in advance on the day via website or ticket hotline Eligibility Document Required VSCC Club Membership Card Required Entry Forms are available online. Non-Race Nat B License required. Eligibility documents required. 8 In advance 12 on the gate Entry Forms are available online. Non-Race Nat B License required. Eligibility documents required. Please contact Martin Jelley, tel or , m.jelley145@btinternet.com Contact Competition Department or Please contact Martin Jelley, tel or , m.jelley145@btinternet.com 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 32 33

33 VSCC APRIL May 14 May 27 May 28 May 3 June Harewood Speed Hill Climb 10 June Cornish Tour Derbyshire Tour Loton Park Formula Vintage Round 2 10 Jun Oulton Park AutoSolo 10 Jun Oulton Park Concours Hill Climb Race AutoSolo Concours HAREWOOD AVENUE, HAREWOOD, LEEDS, LS17 9LA OULTON PARK CIRCUIT - CHESHIRE OULTON PARK CIRCUIT - CHESHIRE OULTON PARK CIRCUIT - CHESHIRE 10 Jun Oulton Park Rally OULTON PARK CIRCUIT - CHESHIRE 17 Jun Brooklands Sprint Tour Tour Hill Climb Sprint ST MORITZ HOTEL, TREBETHERICK PL27 6SD HEAGE WINDMILL DE56 2BH LOTON PARK ALBERBURY NR SHREWSBURY SHROPSHIRE SY5 9AJ MERCEDES- BENZ WORLD, BROOKLANDS DR, WEYBRIDGE KT13 0SL 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. 20 Now- The Tour is becoming an established part of an exciting weekend s motoring in Derbyshire and has received excellent feedback from past participants. We have planned a fascinating Tour route through the White Peak district in North Derby-shire for you. A beautiful county in the Spring, the route will take you off the beaten track through parts of the County that you d miss without that local knowledge. It s a day s tour of around 65 miles. We start at Heage Windmill (a 1797 Grade 2 listed working mill) and wind our way across to Hartington (famous for its cheese making) passing places such as the Eccelesbourne heritage railway at Wirksworth, the tramway museum at Crich and the 1904 hill climb at Hazelwood (now a road!). You ll get a comprehensive Tour route plan and guide to steer you on your way: this will give you not only information on the history of the places you ll pass, but also the best places to get suitable refreshment! We look forward to a good turnout of members both old and new. 125/ (BARC) 128 (other) From 160 Now 15 May Now 30 May 25 Now 29 May 20 Now 29 May Tbc Now 29 May 120 / 145 Now 24 May Now - 14 June 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. The BARC have kindly adopted our full class structure so there is an opportunity for all our members to take part. This fantastic hill provides a great day s entertainment for competitors and spectators alike the whole hill climb is visible from the paddock. Oulton Park Circuit is one of the most picturesque and technically challenging motor racing circuits In the UK, so we are once again delighted to be visiting this undulating and exciting venue will see the Club once again run on the full International configuration of the circuit, with laps reaching 2.69 miles. Races for all Pre-war cars will feature, alongside invited guest grids such as Historic Ferraris, F3 500s, FisCar and The Morgan Challenge. We are delighted to announce entries are now open for the Oulton Park AutoSolo. This ever popular format of events 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 Following its triumphant return in 2015, we are delighted to once again host the traditional Concours d Elegance event as part of our day at Oulton Park. Taking part in this event is the perfect addition to a day s spectating at our Oulton Park Race Meeting, with the splendid motoring machinery taking part parked on the banking overlooking the circuit in one of the best viewing locations. Entrants will receive one entry tickets, reserved parking space, with the overall winner of the judging taking away the prestigious Cheshire Life Trophy. Entries are strictly limited to 50 cars so be sure to submit your entry early to take part. Following requests from Members at the AGM there will be a new Rally this summer based from the Oulton Park Race Meeting. Targa Oultonian will be run on the same lines as last year s highly successful Targa Lancastria Rally providing a suitable challenge to the regulars, but will also provide easy to follow road books for those new to rallying or those just wanting an enjoyable drive through the delightful Cheshire countryside. The Rally is a day/night rally starting after the Race Meeting finishing before midnight. Entrants will therefore experience some night rallying in warmer weather than the Measham and still get a fair night s sleep. Taking place on the Saturday of the Double Twelve Motor Sport Festival, this event combines the historic motor sport venue of Brooklands with the state-of-the-art competitive sprint course on the adjacent Mercedes-Benz World site. The course is technically challenging, and will not only provide competitors with a chance to stretch their driving abilities to the limit, but also to showcase Pre-war motor sport at its finest to the crowd. N/a N/a Admission per adult 10.00, including a FREE programme whilst stocks last. FREE admission for Children under 14 years FREE car parking, including the Hill Top car park with a view of the track (subject to availability) Spectators are welcome In Advance On the Day Children under 13 go free Spectators are welcome Entry for this event included in the Race Meeting ticket N/a N/a Please contact Brooklands Museum on or visit whats-on/the-brooklands-doubletwelve-motorsport-festival Entry Forms are available online. No Buff Form Required Entry Forms are available online. No Buff Form Required 6 In advance 10 on the gate Entry Forms are available online. Non-Race Nat B License required. Eligibility documents required. Entry Forms are available from Non-Race Nat B License required. Eligibility documents required. Entry Forms are available online. Eligibility documents required. Race License Required. Entry Forms are available online. Entry Forms are available online. Eligibility Document Required VSCC Club Membership Card Required. Entry Forms are available on line. Non- Race Nat B License required. Eligibility documents required Contact Competition Department Contact Competition Department Contact Competition Department Comps@vscc.co.uk Contact BARC Contact Competition Department Contact Competition Department or Please contact Martin Jelley, tel or , m.jelley145@btinternet.com N/a Contact Competition Department or Please contact Mike Holland, Tel mikeholland111@live.co.uk Contact Competition Department comps@vscc.co.uk 34 35

34 VSCC APRIL Jun Brooklands Concours 17 Jun Brooklands Driving Test 17 / 18 June LC&ES Summer Weekend Concours Driving Test MERCEDES- BENZ WORLD, BROOKLANDS DR, WEYBRIDGE KT13 0SL MERCEDES- BENZ WORLD, BROOKLANDS DR, WEYBRIDGE KT13 0SL 24 Jun Scottish Tour BUCCLEUCH ARMS HOTEL IN ST BOSWELLS 25 Jun Scottish AutoSolo Jun Scottish Highland Tour BUCCLEUCH ARMS HOTEL IN ST BOSWELLS CRIEFF HYDRO CRIEFF PH7 3LQ 20 Now - 5 June 40 Now - 5 June 25 Now-18 June 40 Now-18 June This is a traditional Concours d Elegance which will be judged primarily on the Saturday except for those entrants also running in the Speed Trial on Saturday who may enter and have their cars judged on the Sunday. Cars can be entered up to cars produced up to 1986 This event is a true Driving Test and tests will take place in various locations around the Museum, including on the historic Test Sites of Test Hill, the Brooklands Banking and the Finishing Straight. The event will have its own outright winner declared, but entrants are also encouraged to enter the Speed Trials (Competition Licence required) or the Concours to be eligible for the overall Double Twelve competition. This year the Summer Rally and Gymkhana will, by kind invitation of Jim & Bruce Young, be based at their farm near to Defford in Worcestershire. The Rally will take place on Saturday afternoon and take in a relatively flat and peaceful route around the Vale of Evesham and will feature classes and speeds suitable for all types of our cars and crews, including a Touring Class. Saturday evening will see a social function with Hog Roast and overnight camping is available. Sunday will see a relaxed start with a light hearted Gymkhana aimed at younger Members along with optional trips out to some local landmarks. Full details will be available from LCESCompSec@gmail.com and on the VSCC website. This year the Tour, of one hundred and twenty miles, will venture northwest to Drumlanrig Castle. The castle houses one of the finest collections of paintings and works of art in the country. Members will have the chance to look inside the castle before returning for the Scottish Weekend Dinner at the Buccleuch Arms. This year the Scottish AutoSolo will have two classes in the AutoSolo Driving Tests for long wheel based cars (8ft 6in and over) and short wheel based cars (under 8ft 6in). The two classes will have different driving tests to accommodate longer and shorter cars 45 Now 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 Please contact Brooklands Museum on or visit whats-on/the-brooklands-doubletwelve-motorsport-festival Please contact Brooklands Museum on or visit whats-on/the-brooklands-doubletwelve-motorsport-festival N/a N/a N/a Entry Forms are available online. Entry Forms are available online. Entry Forms are available online. No Buff Form Required Entry Forms are available online. Entry Forms are available online. No Buff Form Required Contact Competition Department comps@vscc.co.uk Contact Competition Department comps@vscc.co.uk Contact Competition Department or Please contact Martin Jelley, tel or , m.jelley145@btinternet.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 NEW COMPETITIVE RATES Months Full Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page 1/8 Page Discount 10% Discount 15% COMPETITION NOTICE BOARD SHELSLEY WALSH HILL CLIMB We would like to make all potential Competitors aware that entries will be processed through the VSCC Office this year, with entries opening both online and by paper on 31 March. FLUID LEAKS NON-SPEED Please make sure for ALL events, including Trials, Rallies and Driving Tests that you are meeting the Club s requirements for competition cars to not leak fluids. This includes oil, coolant and fuel. Although you may not be on-track you are still potentially polluting our wonderful countryside and potentially damaging the reputation of the Club, and thereby risking losing venues in the near future. Please be responsible in your competition activities. MEMBERSHIP CARDS From 2017 onwards all Competitors will be required to produce their VSCC Membership Cards at Signing- On. Failure to produce the cards may result in you being refused a start for the event. For those events, which are held before Membership Cards are posted, we will check you are a Member prior to the event

35 MEMBERSHIP New Vintage Members: Peter Lawrence, 94 Scatterdells Lane, Chipperfield, Hertfordshire WD4 9EX, home , mobile Morris Cowley Martin Lightfoot, Chantry House, 5 Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1LZ, home Vauxhall D Type Richard Rowe, Ellfield House, Merlin Haven, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire GL12 7BA, home , mobile Austin Seven Chummy New Driving Members: Thomas Aldrian, 23 Oldcroft, Wombridge, Telford, Shropshire TF2 6HF, mobile Austin Seven Trials Special Graham Carpenter, Thatch Cottage, Mansel Lacy, Herefordshire HR4 7HQ, home , mobile Riley Nine Richard Clement, 1A Lewis Street, Sketty, Swansea, Wales SA2 9AJ, mobile Morgan 4/4 Tim Hooley, 8 Densley Close, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 7JX, home , day , mobile Alvis 12/60 Roderick Jack, 24 Dawson Place, London W2 4TJ, mobile Alfa Romeo 8C Monza Raymond Jeffries, Thatched Cottage, Brook Lane, Ranton, Staffordshire ST18 9JY, home , mobile MG TA Nigel Lee, Home Farm, Nutwell Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5AN, home Ford 62 Andrew Lucena, 70 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 1HR, mobile MG M Type Terry Metson, Ash Grove, 115 Lincoln Road, Branston, Lincolnshire LN4 1NT, home Riley 9 Special Rick Pearmain, Sunnyside, Newbourn Road, Waldringfield Heath, Suffolk IP12 4PT, mobile Austin Seven John Popple, The Old Granary, Church Lane, Hastoe, Hertfordshire HP23 6QB, day Bentley DHC Chris Smith, 8 Wetherby Close, Queniborough, Leicestershire LE7 3FR, mobile MG NB New Associate Members: Charles Goddard, 4 Graham Road, Yapton, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0JT, mobile Richard Harrison, 50 Summers Way, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0GA, home , mobile Vince Holton, Hampshire Gate, Langley, Rake, Hampshire GU33 7JR, home , mobile William Lake, Pokes Hole, Hallington, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 9RN, home , mobile David Moore, Cidermill House, The Green, Upper Quinton, Warwickshire CV37 8SX, home , mobile Michael Read, Westcroft, Coldwell End, Youlgrave, Derbyshire DE45 1WB, home , mobile Gordon Russell, Houndshill Cottage, Banbury Road, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 7NS, home , mobile Jeffery Townsend, 2B Bartholomew Villas, London NW5 2LL, home , day , mobile John West, 34 Peveril Road, Ashby Magna, Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 5NG, home , day , mobile Douglas Wright, Bramhall, Forest Drive, Kingswood, Surrey KT20 6LN, day , mobile New Family Members: Mrs Susan Carpenter, Thatch Cottage, Mansel Lacy, Herefordshire HR4 7HQ, home Mrs Sue Martin, 38 Warwick Road, Southam, Warwickshire CV47 0HN, home , mobile Austin Chummy 38

36 New Junior Members: Thomas Adams, 9 Hope Place, Levenhall, Musselburgh, Midlothian EH21 7QD Miss Megan Smith, 27 College Road, Ash, Surrey GU12 5DA New Young Members: Tobias Bruce, The Oak House, Church Road, Biddestone, Wiltshire SN14 7DP, mobile Bean 18/50 Timothy Helliwell, 1 Gretton Close, Claypole, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5AG, mobile New European Members: Roland Schaeublin, Steinenweg 134, CH-Anwil, 4469, Germany, home , day , mobile Morgan Super Aero Rupert Tull De Salis, Gaisbergstrasse 42, Heidelberg, Germany, home , mobile Lagonda Speed Model 50 Years of Continuous Membership: Dr John Blizzard of Great Baddow, Essex; Alan Elliott of Sherborne, Dorset; Peter Golding of Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne; Mike Harper of Marlow, Buckinghamshire; Geoff Phillips of Carlisle, Cumbria; Stuart Rangeley-Wilson of Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk; Anthony Stringer of Harrogate, North Yorkshire and David Webster of Leicester, Leicestershire. We offer congratulations to these Members. Recent Deaths: Brian Hogan, of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire; Bernard Grace, of Whitchurch, Shropshire (formerly Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire); Derek Gos Gorman, of Stafford, Staffordshire; John Surtees OBE of Edenbridge, Kent; Sam Thomasson of Lechlade, Gloucestershire; F. C. Roberts (Charlie) of Kingswinford, West Midlands and Derek Howard-Orchard of Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. We offer condolences to the family and friends of these Members. THE VSCC DRIVERS CLUB The Club would like to thank Tom Hardman Ltd who will be supporting the Drivers' Club throughout the 2017 season. The VSCC Drivers Club will be back in the Paddock for all our Formula Vintage Race Meetings this year, where we will again provide every Competitor, Marshal and Official with light refreshments and a place to sit, relax and socialise with your fellow colleagues throughout the day. Over the last two years we have managed to encourage those of you who bake to bring in the most lovely selection of cakes and biscuits and we would love you to continue this tradition again this year the contestants on the Great British Bake Off are really not a patch on the Competitors of the VSCC! Any offers of practical help on the day would also much appreciated. Please contact Club Director, Jen Lees by at jen.lees@avantek.co.uk or call if you need any more details. Jen and the team look forward to welcoming you all at the first Formula Vintage event of the year at Silverstone on 22/23 April, where the Drivers Club will be open for business on both days. Please come and say hello! 39

37 MSA UPGRADING REQUIREMENTS The MSA has produced revised guidelines on the upgrading process for Race and Speed Marshals along with an upgrading checklist for Marshals and guidance notes on who can sign Personal Record Cards, all of which is available to download on the MSA s website under Marshals then Resource Centre, There are some significant changes to the revised upgrading requirements which you should be aware of and apologies to those that attended the Marshals Training Session at the Pomeroy Trophy Meeting at Silverstone; it was far too small to read on the wall mounted TV screen. I have set it out below for you. The requirements are: RACE AND SPECIALIST* MARSHALS TRAINING MODULES Requirements for upgrades MARSHALLING MATTERS Attendance Signatures Upgrade signatures Training days Trainee to Track X X X Fire Flag- Specialism Basic Marshalling Basic First Aid Incident Report writing Communication Self-assessment Leadership Mentoring Track to Experienced Track X X X X Experienced Track to Post Chief X X I/O X X X Post Chief to Examining 20 Club 2 X X X Post Chief Nomination Experienced Track to Flag X X X Experienced Track to Incident Officer (I/O) X I/O X X X Trainee to Specialist X X X Specialist to Experienced Specialist X X X X X X Experienced Specialist to Examining Specialist 20 Club Nomination 2 X X X X *Specialist covering Assembly, Pits or Start Line Note that the upgrade signatures required for Trainee to Track and Track to Experienced Marshal are now 2. You can see that the MSA tightened-up on upgrade signatures and has set-out four different grades compulsory training requirements for upgrading. What the MSA has also done to assist this requirement is produce for MSA licensed Training Instructors is a set of training presentations covering the different modules which I will use with other licensed trainers in future training days to make sure Club Marshals are equipped for the job and can progress to more experienced roles which only benefits the Club in the long run. 40

38 The aim of the MSA and it has to be the aim of the Club is ensuring that Marshals are of a certain standard and can maintain their grade and there is a ladder whereby more enthusiastic Marshals can progress to higher levels. None of this applies to you if you are not a MSA registered Marshal but I would recommend you take that step as it not only benefits the Club but benefits you too. For completeness as the discipline is different the requirements for Speed Marshals are as follows: SPEED* MARSHALS TRAINING MODULES Requirements for upgrades Attendance Signatures Upgrade signatures Training days Trainee to Speed X X X Fire Flag Basic Speed Marshalling Basic First Aid Incident Report writing Communication Leadership Mentoring Speed to Experienced Speed X X X X Experienced Speed to Speed X X X Post Chief Speed Post Chief to Examining 20 Club 2 X X X X X Speed Marshal Nomination *Speed covering Hill Climbs and Sprints It may seem a bit complicated and in terms of training days it is the prescribed number over a period of two years but any future training day will include a number of the above modules, just as I have been doing with the others in training team in Scotland and indeed we covered at the Pom Training Session. One important point, do you have the right Personal Record Card for your discipline? If not please get in touch with me and we will sort it out. Next month I will outline the signing protocol for signing Personal Record Cards which is much clearer and cover the Marshals Upgrading Checklist if you intend seeking an upgrade and many, in my view, should be coming forward as you are very competent Marshals. Alan Couper Tel No (W) Tel No (H) alan.couper@btinternet.com (H) 41

39 42 USEFUL CONTACTS THE LIGHT CAR & EDWARDIAN SECTION. This is the section of the VSCC that caters for cars of a lesser performance. Membership details from Trevor John, The Stable House, Southstoke Hall, South Stoke, Bath, BA2 7DL, tel or trevor.ttjohn@gmail.com. Further details can be found in the new Groups section of the Club website. THE ALFA ROMEO REGISTER. If you are interested in pre-1941 Alfa Romeo cars you should contact the Hon Secs. Angela & Allan Cherrett at the Old Forge, Quarr, Dorset SP8 5PA enclosing an SAE. THE DELAGE REGISTER. VSCC members interested in joining the Delage Register should contact their Membership Secretary, Clive Hamilton-Gould, telephone or membership@delageregister.co.uk THE FRAZER NASH CAR CLUB. The Frazer Nash Car Club was formed in 1933, became the first Section created by the VSCC in 1948 and re-formed as an independent Club in It caters for all past, current or prospective owners of GN, Frazer Nash and Frazer Nash BMW cars. Please contact the secretary, Jane Arnold-Forster, 16 Curzon Road, London W5 1NF, tel or Secretary@Frazernash.co.uk THE RILEY REGISTER. The Riley Register, though not a section of the VSCC, welcomes members interested in the Riley car. To join, you should contact their Membership Secretary, Mrs D Ager, 8 Chapel Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex CM9 8DA. As a Member of the Register you will have access to over 950 lines of spares supplied by Riley Register Spares Ltd. BMW HISTORIC MOTOR CLUB. This is the only club in the UK catering solely for historic BMWs. Its purpose is to encourage the use and preservation of historic BMW, Frazer Nash-BMW, EMW, Dixi, Veritas and AFM cars. The Club is affiliated to the BMW Veteranen-Club Deutschland e.v. and as such is officially recognised by BMW. Please visit our website for more information. AMILCAR SALMSON REGISTER. The Amilcar Salmson Register was formed in 1955 to ensure the continuation of all French sporting cars, Amilcar, Salmson, Senechal, Bignan, BNC, etc, and have members throughout the world. The Register publishes a 32 page Newsletter with technical and historic articles three times a year with regular social and rally events. If you have an interest in vintage French light sporting cars then please do consider joining the Register. Contact Membership Secretary, Len Battyll, , len.battyll@homecall.co.uk THE A-D TYPE VAUXHALL REGISTER. The new Register for all early Vauxhalls (A, B, C, D and OD Types) except 30-98s which have their own Register. The new Register was formed at VSCC Prescott in 2012 and produces a Register of cars in hard copy, the Register holds an annual meeting at VSCC Shelsley Walsh and produces a Newsletter. For further information see our website or please contact the Hon Secretary Ian Parsons on or ianhparsons@yahoo.com BRITISH SALMSON OWNERS CLUB. The club for Salmson and British Salmson owners and enthusiasts in the UK and for those worldwide whose English is better than their French. Officially recognised by the Amicale Salmson in France as their UK counterpart. Please contact membership@britishsalmson.co.uk for details or a free copy of the quarterly newsletter. THE INTER-REGISTER CLUB. This is an association of one-marque car clubs for pre-war cars. Its sole purpose is to run a series of events each year to exercise those cars (and their owners). Currently there are around a dozen marques represented and all members of the individual clubs are de facto members of the IRC and are entitled to compete in IRC events. Additionally VSCC members in any pre-war cars are invited to take part. For further information please visit our website or contact our club secretary Nigel Coulter at coulters. @btinternet.com. SUNBEAM TALBOT DARRACQ REGISTER. The STD was founded 50 years ago by the late William Boddy MBE and caters for Sunbeams, Talbots and Darracqs manufactured before 1935, Talbots designed by Georges Roesch up to 1938 and Talbots designed and constructed by Anthony Lago in France up to Membership details from Secretary: Mrs Gill Brett, m or chris gill.brett@ntlworld.com REGISTER. The Register was formed in 1946 by Herbert Radcliffe. We record details of all 30-98s worldwide. We offer a helpline and some spares advice to members all of whom are owners of a The current Registrar is David Marsh, telephone , mobile or info@marshbrothers.co.uk The Wolseley Hornet Special Club. Officially came into being in It owes its existence to William Boddy, the then Editor of MotorSport, who published a letter in the October 1950 issue. The Club was formed to preserve and encourage interest in Wolseley Hornet Sports and Specials. Contact our Registrar, Ron Turner, registrar@whsc.co.uk

40 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 Samantha Haldane (Competition Administrator) on or samantha.haldane@vscc.co.uk 43

41 ADVANCE TICKET DETAILS 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 Oulton Park Race Meeting* Sat 10 June Cadwell Park Race Meeting* Sun 23 July Prescott Speed Hill Climb Sat 5 August Sun 6 August Prescott Speed Hill Climb Weekend Sat 5 and Sun Mallory Park Race Meeting* Sat 12 Aug Snetterton Race Meeting* Sun 17 Sept Prescott Hill Climb Long Course - Sat 23 Sept *Members can claim a free event programme from the Club van on production of their Membership card 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 Oulton Park Race Meeting Cadwell Park Race Meeting Prescott Speed Hill Climb Sat Sun Prescott Speed Hill Climb Weekend Sat/Sun Mallory Park Race Meeting Snetterton Race Meeting Prescott Hill Climb Long Course Post & Packing I enclose a cheque made payable to VSCC Ltd. for... or Charge... to my Mastercard / Visa Valid from / Expires / Security No. Grand Total... (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 44 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 EXCHANGE & DISPLAY ADVERTS THE DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE (MAY) IS FRIDAY 7 APRIL 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. 45

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/&50,000. Ian Walker sidedraught@gmail.com 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 46

44 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 Morris Keen Sprint. Re-creation of a single-seater racing car built in the Morris works in 1922/23. Well tuned 1802cc engine and 10cwt weight give exhilarating acceleration. Low C of G and low polar inertia give superb handling. Compare these: Prescott 53.33, Wiscombe 59.01, Shelsley secs. Easy conversion to circuit car. Currently with Buff Form and V5. 23,000 including alternative ratio diff, spares package and trailer if required. Stuart Cooke (Lancashire) Austin 7 Ulster TT. TT recreation, 1931 short chassis, Phoenix crank, Renault rods, Bonewell cam, Solex MOV, 9E parts, Yates body, correct gauges. A very rapid, beautiful little car, ideal for competition. Other projects force sale, P/X with RK saloon considered. 25,000. Walter Heale walterheale@hotmail.com 1928 Model A Ford Saloon Model A Ford Saloon. 3.3 litre lhd imported from the United States, not concours but charming and very usable. Recent engine work. All new vinyl roof and totally re upholstered. Offers around 12,995. Jane Bickerstaff preston@countrywide-signs.com Frazer Nash, Terror III, Competition Car. The third incarnation of Archie Frazer-Nashs original Terror, this single-seater was assembled by Mark Joseland in the 60s with the help and encouragement of David Thirlby. Terror has been a regular entrant at VSCC events since with boxes of documentation, historic photographs and silverware to chart its history. In Tip-Top condition and ready to race. Currently with VSCC Buff Form Modified. Offers over 80K. or phone for full details. Ken Hawes kenb@hawesnet.com 47

45 Darracq 3-Litre Torpedo, Model V14, The Merry Widow, a celebrated Owen Clegg-designed sporting open tourer. Two families from new. Owned and maintained since 1949 by noted Darracq authority and engineer. Impressively brush-painted in black, lined with gilding, and with a greenish-grey leather interior. Known as The Merry Widow, she has been well looked after, and has a few sensible alterations, such as an SU carb conversion, brake compensator and so on. Sporting and very useable. Offers around 49,000. Worcestershire. Private sale for elderly owner; but for information and arrangements please call Peter Arney in the first instance on Austin 7 Chummy. Single family ownership for many years. Older restoration (1990) in good condition but needs new weather equipment and some TLC. Taxed and running with new battery. 11,500 or near offer. Peter Thornton post@peterathornton.com Riley 9 Mark IV Tourer Riley with Keith Pointing engine with high compression pistons and fast road cams. Re-built gearbox and back axle. Asking price 27,000. Laurance Mudie Ford Model A Town Sedan LHD. Fords most expensive 1930 Model A. In 1968 restored by students at Baylor University, Texas. I have spent over 2,500 in the last three years. Currently with VSCC Standard Buff Form. Good condition. 14,000. Located near Silverstone. Peter Wigglesworth Austin 7 Chummy. Original 1929 car with matching numbers. Mechanically good but would benefit from minor attention to the body. The car has been in the same family ownership for over 40 years and is for sale due to bereavement. 17,500 ono. John Fort austin7man@hotmail.co.uk 48

46 1931 Talbot AM90. Bare galvanized chassis-up rebuild, every component restored and in immaculate condition. V.D.P.style body. Engine up-rated 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 SPARES Riley 12/4 Special Ideal hill climb / race car. Ready for this season. Shortened Kestrel chassis. Engine professionally rebuilt under 5,000 miles ago. Sprite head. Armstrong Pre-selector box. 4.7:1 axle ratio. 75 BHP on rolling road. 5 good Blockleys. Tonneau. Best Wiscombe time No handling vices. Only selling due ill health. 58,000. ovno. Hamish Grant hgrant43@btinternet.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 Watford Magnetos. FE4, FM4 and FO4 in 30/98 cradle. Also Autovac approx. 8½ inches tall. All require restoration. Peter Street / peter.street6@btinternet.com 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 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 49

47 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 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 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 Ki-Gass Pump. Unused, perfect, new old stock. Type used on Merlin engines and tanks. Screw down cage type. Silver and black. Suit large vintage engine! 100 ono. Near Cambridge. Laurence Drake laurence.drake@doctors.org.uk 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 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 Winter Clearout. Jaguar XK cylinder head, 400; car trunk, green (30 x 19 x 14 ), 50; artillery wheels 1 x 18 x 2½J (5 stud), 1 x 20 x 2¾J (3 stud), 25 each; Dunlop Magna wheels (bolton) 18 & 19, 5 each; Dunlop RS5 tyre (6.00 x 16 ) 50% worn, 25; pr Lucas L133 7 chrome headlamp shells, 30; Austin 7 inlet manifold NOS & twin carb manifold; Ferrari 250/330GT door; P&H acetylene headlamp & burner (mint); sets MG PB pistons and.060 oversize, 60 per set; Fiat 500 Topolino (Pre-war) instruction book, 45. Mike Hewson or

48 Vintage Bentley / Vauxhall Wheels. Set of five matching 20 inch wheels to fit Vintage Bentley 3 or 4.5 or 6.5 litre, Vauxhall 30/98 and others. Stove enamelled black and fitted with 600 x 20 Dunlop Highway tyres with more than legal thread depth together with three extra 20 inch tyres. Wheels in very good condition and ready for immediate use. 1,400 the lot. Justin Otto-Jones Triumph Gloria 10.8 Engine. Complete 1344cc Triumph built Coventry Climax engine and gearbox for Gloria or same year Morgan. 40 psi oil pressure. Recent crank grind, metaling, bored and pistons. Overhauled starter and dynamo. Ready to fit and run. Replaced by larger competition engine. Lying Portsmouth. 2,500. Ray O Beirne obax@btinternet.com Racing Tyres for Sale. Last chance, will throw out otherwise: racing tyres for sale, most good tread, some hard, R unless specified. Dunlop x 15L, x 15M, x 15M, x 15L, x 15L, x 16, 6.00 x 16L, x 16, x 16, x 17, x 18. Blockley, x 18. Call for details on (April 1-4 or after April 18) or anytime. Mac Hulbert. jmh10@columbia.edu For Sale. BTH CE6 Magneto, good condition; parts for Edwardian special: chassis, gearbox, steering box/column, axles etc. but no engine. Call for details on (April 1-4 or after April 18) or anytime. Mac Hulbert. jmh10@columbia.edu S O L D Smiths 8k Rev Counter. Chronometric with Jaeger peg drive, reversed to run of back of cam on Riley or others at 2:1. Price 400. Postage extra, collection or event drop if possible. Please ring or for more info. Steve Hughes steve@brooklandsenginecraft.co.uk Front Axle. Braked front axle with perrot operation and 9in drums, make unknown. Spring centres approx 24.5ins, king pin centres approx 43.25ins. Corroded as photo but could be salvaged 100 ono. Mike Miles mikecharlesmiles@hotmail.com GN Steering Box. Salmson type but with 3:1 Velocette gears, thrust races and variable rake, new Richard Hutchings

49 CARS AND SPARES WANTED Side / Scuttle Lights Wanted. Wanted dead or alive to complete restoration of 1926 Whittingham & Mitchell Hudson Super Six Tourer. A pair of Duco (made in England) side / scuttle lights, cylindrical in appearance. 70mm diameter x 50mm front to back. Any reasonable price paid and of course all p&p. David Beynon peter.beynon@btinternet.com INTERESTING BUT NON-ELIGIBLE 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 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 Austin 7 Vintage Trials Car Wanted. Cash Buyer. John Lilley (Presteigne). Mercedes C Petrol Manual Elegance. 92,000 miles. Known history from new 2 owners. Underside, grey leather interior and mechanics good. Body corrosion free except for very small area around radio antenna. Faded almadine red, with some dents and scratches. Well maintained car, recent MoT no advisories. Travelled from Southampton to North of Scotland last summer. Totally reliable in our ownership Martin Ursell (Southampton). F Powered by a race built Triumph Tiger 100 engine on methanol. AMC close ratio gearbox all recently rebuilt. Works also carried out include total strip to chassis and rebuilt including all brakes. Dunlop racing tyres, Loton high 60s, Wiscombe low 50s. Has raced with 750MC BDC Silverstone. Won its class at Brighton Speed Trials and 2nd at Crystal Palace. RAC logbook and VSCC Invited. Now looking for a younger, fitter driver to take this on to further potential paddock starter. Spare tyres and loads of spares included in sale. Half the price of an Austin 7 and twice the fun. 10,500 ovno. Phone or for further details. Alastair Hunt or ajh.claypit1@btinternet.com 52

50 MISCELLANEOUS 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 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 Twin Axle Car Trailer. Twin axle car trailer suitable for light cars. All steel construction. Bed 5ft width x 10ft long. Bed channels 18 inches wide. Cable winch. Always kept under cover, painted last year. Steel ramps of adjustable width so ideal for Frazer Nash or GN based contraptions. All ready to go for the upcoming season. 475 ono. Kept near Ipswich. Steve Pryke prykes@doctors.org.uk WWII Bren Gun Carrier. In extremely good condition. Starts and runs well. All new pins in tracks, new rubber on bogie wheels, stainless steel exhaust system, electronic ignition. Ready for minor military incursions, school runs and trips to Tesco. Not eligible for VSCC or MCC trials. 48,000. Derek Magrath derek@rustymetal.co.uk Motoring Helmets. A snug sheepskin for the winter and a lightweight blue leather one for the spring and summer. I will sell separately. Please make me a sensible offer. Adrian Price ajrp44@tiscali.co.uk Edwards Treadle Guillotine 4ft Cut. Front squaring arms and clamp down. Excellent blades. Needs paint Barry Dodd (Yorkshire). VSCC Bulletins complete set, professionally bound in 31 volumes. This comprises all of the x 8.5 format issues. Delivery negotiable (Salisbury) Roger Richmond richmond45.364@btinternet.com Faircut Lathe for Sale. 4 chuck in good condition, 3½ swing 20 bed length. Belt driven. Complete with gears, faceplate and bench. Cross slide and bed reasonable. The back gear has a small fracture on its collar which is preventing use, I don t think this would be difficult to fix. Details of Faircut at or offers. Richard Houlgate richard@houlgate.co.uk 53

51 Racing Overalls Wanted. Large size racing overalls to FIA for new entrant in Sprints and/or Speed Hill Climbs. Ray O Beirne obax@btinternet.com Car Badges for Sale. Association of British Motor Clubs (original box). Mirror Group Newspapers Auto Club (original box). Fleet Street Auto Club. All enamel in excellent condition 49 includes postage & packaging. Can split. Linda Ling. linda.ling@talktalk.net Traditional Cottage Adjacent Goodwood Circuit. With detached annex over three-bay garage with pit. Very spacious! Garden with paddock, rural, views, but quick access to Chichester. PO18 0AP. 1.15M. Tessa Houseman or Luggage Trunk with Fitted Suitcases. Smart Rexene trunk with two fitted suitcases. In good condition barring one tie-down. 75 OVNO. James Palmer jhmacgpalmer@hotmail.com SERVICES AND TRADERS 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 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) Hymer Van 522 Compact Motorhome (Ford Transit Base). 42,000 miles, Kitchen, showerroom, permanent double bed and fold-out single bed. Garage with ample storage for tools/spares etc. Swivel front seats, 4-seater table, central heating, integral window blinds, solar panel, reversing camera and awning. Payload 890Kgs; excellent towing capacity. Small enough to be nimble, large enough to be comfortable. Owned since nearly new, well maintained, and knows its way to most VSCC events! 20,950 ono. Ruth Ross rossruth123@btinternet.com 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 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 54

52 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). 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 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 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) info@longstonetyres.co.uk Camshafts. Specialising in one-offs and small batches for individuals, marque specialists and clubs we offer a unique service at a sensible price. Besides reproducing existing camshafts our home grown computer software for engine analysis, measurement and design enables us to develop and make to the highest standards improved profiles tailored to individual requirements. Ultrasonic thickness measurement of most materials (iron, alloys, plastics, etc.) where access is limited to one face only is now possible using new equipment we have recently installed. Useful for cylinders, ports, combustion chambers etc. prior to machining. Contact Bob or Charles at Baynton- Jones, Shaftesbury. Website Baynton-Jones.co.uk (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 55

53 Pre-select Gearbox Specialists. Transmissions overhauled. Upgrades and improvements available. Full Dyno test facilities. Graham Whitehouse Autos Ltd (Trader). Website 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). 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 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). 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). 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). 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 Windscreens and Hoodframes. Can be made to suit your individual needs by Wessex Workshops. All types of windscreen made including, fold flat with aero screens, top opening, vee screens and Auster rear screens. (Trader) 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 services. 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 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 56

54 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 57

55 Tel: e best tyres for Vintage, Historic and Classic Cars Tyres 12" - 23" plus rim bands and superior tubes info@blockleytyre.com 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 58

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58 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 Bugfest 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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