Gympie Historic Auto Club
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has updated the SIVS guidelines. You can either view the complete document here by clicking on the link or you can visit the DTMR website and see the same information. The driver of a SIVS registered vehicle must comply with the SIVS guidelines at all times.
A very enjoyable time was had at the opening of the Station Cafe at the Rattler stop (old Gympie Station). Great people, great food and coffee, great entertainment – well done organisers. I look forward to riding the Rattler again one day.
The DooWop Dolls on the back and Santa driving the Chev truck.
The DooWop Dolls performing – great entertainment.
The old railway station at Gympie – looks great.
Founding members, past and current members along with visitors from other clubs enjoyed the 50th birthday/Christmas lunch held at the Gympie RSL on sat 25th November. Congratulations GVVCC/GHAC – 50 years. Long live the club, old cars and the owners/drivers of the vehicles.
Earliest members of the club. These people were either the foundation members or joined the club soon after its inception.
Members who joined in the early 1970s. (1973 to be exact
People who joined in the 1980s
Wally Bentley cutting the cake.
Speeches were made by Graham Pettigrew from Nambour who helped the Gympie club get started. Wally Bentley – a founding member who is still a current club member. Jim Bayldon who joined the club in 2003 and is a current member.
The cake – can’t have a birthday without a cake.
The cake topper
If you wish to see a list of the results from the car show held on 9.9.17 click on this link: Results from the Car Show 201
Results from the Car Show held at the Gympie Showgrounds on Saturday 9th Sept, 2017
(in conjunction with the GHAC Swap Meet)
Thanks to all persons who entered their vehicle/s on the day. Your support was greatly appreciated.
Thanks to the judges – I know you had a tough job. Thanks to the organisers- it was a great turnout.
Best in show Barry McLean – XB GT Hardtop
Best Aussie 1st place Barry McLean – XB GT Hardtop
Best Aussie 2nd place John Spencer – Holden Torana
Best Aussie 3rd place Garry Collier – Ford Superbird
Original Condition Leonie and Greg Johnson – Torana
Veteran Vintage Ron Laycock – Willies Commercial
Work In Progress Peter McMahon – Mustang
Hot Rod Wayne Combie – 32 Ford B
Rat Rod Ben Foster – 1960 Falcon
Custom Paul Adams – Monkey Mobile
Panel Van Lawrie Christensen – Holden Sandman
Encouragement Award Sharon Cox – 1970 VW
Best Muscle Car Anthony Hobbs – Holden Torana
Best USA Bob Page – Corvette Pace Car
Best European Debbie Boston – 59 Beetle
Modern Vehicle 1987-2000 Robert Fry – Holden SLR
Modern Vehicle 2003-2011 Shane O’Neil – X R8 Sprint
Custom Motorbike Lisa Chadwick – Custom Chopper Bike
Old School Motorbike Neil Curtis – Honda Z50
My sincere apologies if I have transcribed any information incorrectly.
Best in Show
Trophy for best in show
The trophies
Some trophy recipants