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Traditional style Historic Rally dash mounted clocks. These
are built in the style of the 'Monte Carlo' clocks used by the
Works Rally teams in the 60's. A similar pair of original 'Monte
Carlo' clocks would cost you in the region of $4,000-$5,000.
For further information - Click Here
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| Dominic's
been buying up Escorts again, cars that is. Wonder where he found
this one? Click here. |
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Ever
wondered what some Quattronians do when they are not playing with
their Classic cars? Click here
to find out.
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We
have more updates on Les's magnificent Ford GT40. The car had it's first outing at Wakefield Park Racing Circuit. Unfortunately we did not have the opportunity to shoot any film of it on the track. However, please click Final
Stages for a few still photo's. ______________________________________________ |
| Yet another highly desirable Collector
Car has joined the ranks of the GAC. Details as soon as I obtain
some images. Watch this space.. |
| Well,
yet another Christmas in July extravaganza has passed. A note of
appreciation received from the Commendatore. |
B&B,
Many thanks for yet another super beaut "Christmas in July"
at Danny's. All 32 of us had a fantastic lunch plus the odd drink.
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Great
to see Jill and George Makin and Lee and John Butler all up from
Melbourne to join us.
This function has become a very significant part of our calendar.
Thank you both very, very much.
Cheers
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GAC Member Barry
Ferguson is once again competing in a very competitive retrospective
rally. This time it's the 30th Anniversary of the original Repco
Trial. Barry will be driving the original works entered Holden
Commodore that he drove in the 1979 event. Groupe Auto Classiche
wishes him every success. Full details click REPCO
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1960's
Ferrari 250 GTO. It would have to be the ULTIMATE Ferrari. There
are a few rebodied 330 GT Ferrari's on the market at present
and I'm sure enthusiasts would like to see a couple. Please
click FERRARI
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Speed
On Tweed to continue in 2009 3 - 6 September with Repco Rally
Australia World Rally Championship Click SPOT
for full details
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GAC Member Barry
Ferguson is competing in the Tour d'Corse Rally run by the Alfa
Romeo Club. All CAMS affiliated club members are invited .
Click TOUR
d'CORSE for details.
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Les
Johnson has submitted an article that immediately brought to mind
the story of "The World's Fastest Indian". If you would
like to read of Les's adventure in South Australia, please Click
DRY
LAKE RACERS
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are some excellent photo's of the Historic Race Meeting at Phillip
Island on the 13/14/15th March. Plus photo's from other Australian
Historic Race Meetings. Click this Link HISTORICS
and navigate to selected events.
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For those
Quattronians that are attending the Polocrosse Day on the 18th
April 2009. Attached is a Linkfrom David and Linda giving details
of the arrangements. Click POLOCROSSE
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MID YEAR
RUN 2009 - There
has been a change of dates for this event. The new dates are
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2009. Would interested participants
please advise Alan Butler by the end of February.alanbutler_gac@yahoo.com.au
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I
am in
the process of building a Groupe
Auto Classiche Forum that
hopefully will throw some light on the
mysteries
involved
in owning and running a Classic Car. Our panel of Quattro
Technical Experts will do their best to answer any queries,
where to locate parts, insuring your precious metal,
resolving mechanical problems, reputable repairers and
restorers, which Classic to buy, etc. Click this
Link....GAC
FORUM
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One
of our Groupe has recently acquired a very exciting and highly
collectable Modern Classic.........Porsche
drivers lookout ! Click RS500
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For
Sale: A number of very collectable items for your Bar, Garage,
Den, etc. When you are standing around
in the garage, or sitting around your bar having a 'noggin'
with fellow enthusiasts discussing the
finer points of your Historic Car collection, or perhaps recounting
your last Historic Race or Rally 'moment', be it of succes or
failure, one needs to create a nostalgic atmosphere, perhaps with
the help
of some items offered on our web pages............................
Haggling and Chinese Deals welcomed.........................
Please
Click this Link HISTORIC
CARS On
the left side of the Homepage.......... Click
MEMORABILIA ONE, MEMORABILIA
TWO, MEMORABILIA THREE, MEMORABILIA FOUR.
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How
many Quattronians are aware that one of our members owns and races
an extremely important part of Australian Motor Sport History.
To find out more..........................
Click
this MATTERS
Link.
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Quattro
Riverina Rally 2009 |
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Start:
09.00hrs Wed 21st Oct 2009 - Zig Zag Motel, Lithgow |
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Finish:
Sat 24th Oct 2009 - Wagga Wagga |
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Accommodation
is available at the ZigZag Motel, Lithgow for
the night of Tuesday 20th October 2009 |
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Entry
Preference will be given to GAC Members
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"Festival
of Sports Cars" ORAN PARK Sunday 25th January 2009" |
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The
Vintage Sports Car Club of Australia have organised laps
and luncheon for VSCCA Members at Oran Park on Sunday 25th
January 2009. The day will be 31 years after the 3rd "All
Historic Race Meeting" held by the VSCCA at Oran Park
on 29th January 1978. This will probably be the final opportunity
to drive a club car on the circuit, without Licences, Rollbars,
Helmets etc..............
Are
any
of our Quattro Groupe VSCCA Members ???
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Vintage
Racing League:The world's largest online community for
people that love vintage cars |
I received an invitation
to join the Vintage Racing League. It appears to be quite
an extensive organisation for those interested in Historic
Sports and Competition Cars. Any Quattro members that are
interested in contributing to this excellent website please
go to: http://www.myvrl.co
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Any
Quattro Member who has not yet received a DVD of theTasmania
2008 event and would like one, please email your Postal Address
to bva@exemail.com.au and
I'll put one in the mail to you.
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Quattro
members that intend displaying their vehicle at the
Four Nations Quadrangle event in Bowral ........see details
below...............are advised to contact Alan before
the beginning of February if they require overnight accommodation.
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2008 Tasmania Rally Depart
Melbourne Sunday 19th October - Arrive Melbourne Tuesday 30th
October
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Former
Round Australia trial runner-up, and Quattro Club Member, Barry Ferguson
in his ex-Holden Dealer Team Commodore is hoping to lead the field
of more than 70 historic rally cars in the 2008 Red Centre to Gold
Cast Trial into Mt.Isa on Thursday Sept 11.
