July 1978
DORSET AUSTIN SEVEN CLUB
EDITORIAL
Last month’s evening run to the Bankes
Arms at Studland proved a success with six Sevens, one Big seven, an A8 and an A10 present. John Page
was "squeezed" on the back of the ferry in spite of his notorious
bumpers and the spectacle of so many pre-war Austins on one ferry caused
obvious delight to the many onlookers.
Sunday, 2nd July saw the annual pilgrimage to Beaulieu and Dorset A7C
had a good day with Gary and Nigel "highly commended" and Glyn taking
the M class trophy with his '34 Ruby. Our driving team of Bernard, John Page
and Richard Hornby came 3rd. Yours truly, without a car, won 2nd prize in the
draw.
Glyn tells me he has just acquired a '32 box as a project for the
winter - hope it will be as good as the Ruby!
We are hoping to have an evening run to Lymington Quay on 19th
August leaving the Cat & Fiddle car park at 7.30 pm.
On the Sunday before last when most members were at Blandford Engine
Rally I went up to Oxford to represent the club at the A7CA meeting. We heard
from Howard Annett of the A7OC about his visit to the RAC Club to represent the
Association at the Historic Vehicle Clubs conference. (A yearly meeting to
ensure that necessary steps are taken to protect old car enthusiasts from
legislation preventing the full use of their vehicles.) At the conference it was
stated that if you have a log book not registered in your name you should get
it registered as soon as possible. It would appear that Swansea are sympathetic
to old cars and probably would issue an unregistered vehicle with an old number
if requested. There was also discussion on "type approval" for new
parts manufactured for old cars.
It would seem that the A7CA spares side may need Parts Liability
insurance in case of failure of a new part. Still on the spares it appears that
the Chummy wings and running boards are not available yet and Seven Workshop
are probably in a better position to supply them.
Joe Spalter reported that he is investigating
the possibility of having some l6 mm negative copies
made of the club films so that 8 mm copies can be made and sold to clubs etc.
Interest was shown when I passed on information from Bernard that
Leyland Historic Vehicles are looking for people to restore their collection
including the earliest known Swallow (1927),
a 1935 side-valve works racer, and an Austin type Datsun
saloon.
Later in the magazine I have published the list of A7CA films
available so that we can consider them for the winter and also John Barlow's
latest list of A7CA spares for your general information.
This month’s meeting Thursday 20th
July. Short road run from Nags Head to the Alice Lisle. On arrival there will
be a concours judged by those who haven't a Seven on the road - a free pint for
the winner.
NEXT MONTH’S COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday 3rd
August. 8.15 pm Tyrrells Ford Inn off
Sopley/Ringwood Road.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
21/23rd July Netley Marsh
A7 Rally (Solent A7C)
21/3rd July Berkeley
Castle Rally (Bristol A7C) - a DA7C supported event
6th August Alderholt Steam
Rally - DA7C supported event
13th August Longbridge
Rally (Midlands A7C)
19th August Dorset A7C Evening run to Lymington Quay. Meet in Cat Fiddle
car park at 7.30 pm and drive to Lymington Quay and from there to the Wagon
& Horses.
Caldicot Castle Rally by Richard & Margaret Cowell
We set out on Saturday 10th for the Caldicot Castle Rally and had
a good run up to and over the Severn Bridge into Wales. The car was very full
as we had the four of us in the front of the Ruby and a large frame tent on the
back seat and all the gear for a camping weekend.
The weather was good and the grounds of the Castle ideal for a
Rally. Saturday evening saw several other Austins arrive for an evening dance
which was very good. Ian Dunford representing BA7C was a particularly
colourful spectacle with his large beard poking out from under a large straw
hat with poppies and roses decorating it.
Sunday, Rally day, was a very warm day and the S. Wales club had
organised things very well in conjunction with the Caldicot Scouts. About 60
cars took part covering most models, one of which most people took note was a
box saloon in black and beige with matching bikini clad girl, definitely very
original!
We had a good run home and the car behaved itself most of the
time. So we recommend this rally to Members
for a good weekend away for next year. The new tee shirts arrived just in time
and they publicised the club very well, several people
not knowing of our existence.
FOR SALE
Club still has some tee shirts in light blue for sale. Austin Ten
handbooks and Ford handbooks and parts lists - Phil Whitter; Broadstone 694857
WANTED
Richard Cowell needs a good 6v wiper
motor for a Ruby - pull and spin type - 10 The Laurels, Lead Park, Gillingham,
Phill Whitter needs pre-1930 handbrake and ratchet etc. and has plenty
of early spares to swap or your price paid. 89 York Road, Broadstone Tel.
694857