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[cooper997]

Yesterday was a beautiful day in Melbourne for a drive to the hills. But one with some motor sport taking place. The Victorian branch of the Vintage Sports Car Club's annual Rob Roy Hillclimb meeting to be precise. Where there's usually many nice & rare vintage and classic cars that come out for some exercise to either compete or join in the display area.

 

So Vauxhalls, Bentleys, Frazer Nash, MG, Riley and many other marques were at the historic venue for some no stress motor sport and chattering amongst fellow enthusiasts.

 

There was an announcement during the event that the MG Car Club of Victoria (the venue lease owners/operators) have secured Peter Whitehead's original 1938 Rob Roy Hillclimb Championship winner's trophy. It will apparently be on display with the winning ex Whitehead ERA at next year's event.

 

I've chosen not to date the heading, so it can be used for future events (or even retrospectively).

 

 

Looking across from the top of the paddock. The startline is visible to the right of frame with the original Templestowe Hillclimb venue's PBR brake shoes

 

 

Patrick Ryan's old bus, his 1918 Vauxhall Model D, behind the Batagol Bentley Speed Six grille.

 

 

Another from the Ryan bus fleet... now you can see why Patrick keeps the Model D dirty. He asked his 18yo son to wash the 1924 23/60 and the paint came off! (jokes). Seriously though young enthusiast,Conor Ryan competed in the well patinated saloon during a break from his school exams and complete with his red probationary licence 'P' plates.

 

 

Dom Dimattina's 1937 SS100

 

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Graeme Raper's historic Aussie special, George Reed 'Monoskate'. If i recall correctly he went up the hill in 24 point something seconds.

 

More to follow if there's any interest.

 

Stephen

[DanTra2858]

Yes more please of this Historic Hill.

[cooper997]

A few more, Daniel.

 

 

Michael Hipkins 1926 Frazer Nash

 

 

Jim Runciman came over from Perth for a run in the 1924 Vauxhall 30/98

 

 

Ian Barber's 1932 Alvis Silver Eagle

 

 

Edward Geermans 1934 Lagonda Rapier

 

Stephen

[DanTra2858]

Wonderfull, many thanks.

[GreenMachine]

More to follow if there's any interest.

 

Yes please!! 

[cooper997]

A couple more from Sunday.

 

To confirm that in MG enthusiasts minds the world in octagonal, rather than round, the foundations of the PBR brakes show the MG logo and the rotunda in the background of the Healey shot in actually an Octunda.

 

 

This 1931 Frazer Nash TT Replica was getting quite a work out with 3 generations of the Donnan family giving the Hill a go. Starline is just where the fluro liveried official is standing.

 

Louis Raper 1949 Healey Silverstone awaits his turn up nearing the startline

 

Stephen

Edited by cooper997, 16 August 2016 - 01:30.

[Ray Bell]

Very good to see this stuff, Stephen, keep them coming...

Do you have anything from the classic old spot on the steep part of the hill?

[cooper997]

Ray, no photos after the Causeway this year. Where I was standing for the action shots gave a pretty good area to cover, but because there's a no man's land section between the guardrail and spectatorls. my line of sight after the Causeway was obscured by the ambulance. Unless someone knows better, spectating and photographing from past the Causeway (looking back) is prohibited.

 

I think I have some of that section from last year's event though.

 

 

Patrick Ryan with his 1918 Vauxhall awaiting starters orders, to get things away again after the lunch break.

 

 

Edward Scammell in the 1934 Railton Terraplane nearing the Causeway.

 

 

Louis Raper launches the Healey

 

Stephen

[ken devine]

These are excellent shots,it's great to see so many Vintage Race cars in action.

[cooper997]

We'll start with an MG or 2. Which brings me to an announcement made during the afternoon. The MGCC of Victoria are looking for any details of a pre-war MG Car Club, that if IRRC had Les Murphy involvement. If anyone knows, then I'm sure the MG Club would like to hear from you or leave a note here.

 

 

John Lackey's 1939 MG TA Tomlinson AGP replica, with Neil Cooke's MG PB beside it. John is seated behind his car.

 

 

David Couper's 1926 Lancia Lambda

 

 

In the display area at Rob Roy was one of the 2 Lombard AL3 that came to Australia. If I recall correctly this is the Bill Lowe / Leech Brothers example. That in the advent of the Graeme Lowe Alta not arriving (it is listed in the entry list), takes the prize of my favourite for the day. Absolutely gorgeous little sports car.

 

Stephen

 

[DanTra2858]

How wonderfull to see the MG,s on original rim size & tyres to match, as it should be.

[cooper997]

Baby Austin time...

 

 

#93 is 93yo Trevor Coles Austin Seven special, built in 1958 I was told by Martin Stubbs. Who was down to drive the car for Trevor, but the car chose to play up. #821 is Russell Dickson 1935 based example.

 

 

#11 Tim Jackson's 1932 Austin Seven and #18 Chris Capes-Baldwin 1926 example

 

 

#94 is Graeme Steinfort returning to the paddock after a run. Checking something out on his Ford special behind, is Jim 'Stumpy' Russell

 

Stephen

 

 

[cooper997]

 

Ryan Thompson's ex Blanden TC special awaits his turn near the startline

 

 

Ballot in the display area

 

 

1968 Bathurst 500 entry from David McKay's 3 car Holden Dealer Racing Team Monaro raced by Paul Hawkins and Bill Brown. Now owned by TNF member, KBY 191

 

Stephen

[DanTra2858]

How sad to see the Blanden MG Special with oversize rims, tyers then to see that the rear trailing arm has a ROSE JOINT.

Now I ask you how Historical is that but I supose it has been running like this for many years?

[Dick Willis]

Daniel, it doesn't have a C of D, despite numerous attempts by the previous owner to get one, consequently it can only run in hillclimbs etc where a C of D is nor required.

[DanTra2858]

Thanks Dick but still stand by my belief.

[Dick Willis]

Yes, but I guess the car gives its owner a lot of pleasure as long as he isn't trying to represent it as the real deal of the 1940s

[cooper997]

This interesting (very cosy) 2 seater special was sitting at Rob Roy. I know precious little about it though.

 

 

 

 

 

Stephen

[Dick Willis]

Is it the Chamberlain ?

[cooper997]

Dick, it certainly has much inspiration from the Chamberlain 8. But many differences too.

This link will take you to photos of the Chamberlain when displayed last year at the National Gallery of Victoria.
https://primotipo.co...on-mark-bisset/

Stephen

[Dick Willis]

You will have to do some more investigating, Stephen.

[Librules]

I'll take a punt and say it is a 'tribute' built by Darren Visser who runs a fast bike-engined historic (and was competing in it at this meeting).   He's an interesting chap with a creative mind...

[cooper997]

Darren's Bates Cyclo was parked nearby in the paddock. So you might be on the right path.

 

VSCC results for the meeting here

http://vintagesports...scc-results.pdf

 

Stephen

[cooper997]

Today was a great day for enthusiasts to visit Rob Roy for the 2017 edition of the VSCC's annual hillclimb.

 

Noel Cunningham's Talbot Darracq leaves the startline.

 

Aircooled enthusiasts will feel the pain... Conor Ryan had a couple of hassles with his Sidney Rudge.

 

The Murdochs about to take their 1914 Delage Type S for a demo run at lunchtime. This car was recently mentioned on TNF about the involvement of 3D printing for the new block to enable the car to be driven again.

 

Stephen

[Gary C]

that Delage is fabulous!

[cooper997]

The Delage has history in the USA - Oldfield and Miller related, it also spent 28 years in a shed at the Lex & Diana Davison 'Killara Park' property

 

Stephen

[Ray Bell]

Which years were they, Stephen?

[cooper997]

Hopefully the Delage information board is readable and answers your question, Ray.

 

It appears to be a very fresh restoration on John Lackey's Q Type - beautiffully done.

 

David Lowe launches the Singer-Holden off the startline.

 

Stephen

[Ray Bell]

That is certainly an interesting history, Stephen...

I gather there's no telling which of the four cars this is?

Interesting to me, too, that it ran at the Amiens circuit I circumnavigated last year. But what I was wondering was how 28 years of ownership fitted into the Davison marriage, which it didn't. It was purchased in the early years of their marriage and sold ten years after Lex's death.

[KBY191]

For those who missed a brilliant day out

 

[cooper997]

Marc Bondini Lancia Lambda Perkins special. The original was built by Eddie Perkins, father of Larry (of BRM / HCT / Perkins Engineering, etc)

 

The Vauxhall 30/98's were out in force again at Rob Roy. These 2 being run by Peter Holbeach (82) and Peter Latrielle (30).

 

In post 10 of this thread you can see the Murdoch Lombard sitting on display at last year's Rob Roy. This year Neil was competing and managed to snap this shot of the little jewll that powers this stunning car, just before Neil embarked on cranking it over.

 

Stephen

[bradbury west]

Don't you just love that Lambda Special. More info and photographs would be very welcome.
Roger Lund

[GMACKIE]

John Hickford could tell a lot about the Lambda Special, as he bought the car from Eddie Perkins. I spoke to John at Winto earlier this year, and assume he is 'still around'.

[Ray Bell]

Wonderful stuff, Stephen...

I've never seen a pic of the Perkins car before, do you have anything showing the gearbox/rear axle arrangement?

[GMACKIE]

Some more on the Lambda Special here :-     http://www.justauto....acktext=Results

[john medley]

Greg, Have you put your entry in for September 23-24?

[Dick Willis]

I have.

[Ray Bell]

Originally posted by GMACKIE
Some more on the Lambda Special here :-     http://www.justauto....acktext=Results

Thanks, Greg...

Very similar layout to the Wylie Javelin.

[GMACKIE]

Greg, Have you put your entry in for September 23-24?

Sure have.

[Michael Ferner]

That is certainly an interesting history, Stephen...

I gather there's no telling which of the four cars this is?

Interesting to me, too, that it ran at the Amiens circuit I circumnavigated last year. But what I was wondering was how 28 years of ownership fitted into the Davison marriage, which it didn't. It was purchased in the early years of their marriage and sold ten years after Lex's death.

It ran at Lyon, not Amiens. We kicked the question about which car it actually is around for some time, but it's difficult to be certain. We Need more period pictures!

[bradbury west]

Brilliant link, Greg, many thanks. Spartan in the extreme
Roger

[Lola5000]

Very enjoyable day ,some great cars,re the Delage (fantastic) should it be running front brakes?,was thinking built to race at an oval track Indy,why would it need them.

[cooper997]

There's also a bit more of the Perkins Lancia special shown in KBY191's post 30 video...

 

Trevor Leech 1935 Singer Le Mans

 

This 1931 Frazer Nash TT Rep was double entered. This run should be Alice Donnan driving.

 

Ryan Thompson 1932 MG F-Type

 

Stephen

[cooper997]

Some snaps for the Lancia fanciers... almost as many Lambdas on site at this year's Rob Roy as Vauxhall 30/98.


Iain Simpson was competing with this example.


As too was John Hickford in this short wheel base and V8 engined example.


While over in the display area sat this swb version.

Stephen

Edited by cooper997, 16 August 2017 - 04:16.

[cooper997]

Three aircooled cars were entered, Conor Ryan's Sidney Rudge has already been shown, these are the others.

 

Brendan Dillon's GN special with IIIRC has some sort of aircraft-based engine remade by Brendan.

 

1948 Eddie Thomas 500 special of Matthew Van

 

Behind in both, Stewart Perry's 1930 De Soto was also a competitor.

 

Stephen

[SJ Lambert]

I may see if I can make it to the Come & Try event that the MGCC are hosting on Sunday 24 September!

[cooper997]

James, chat to a few open wheeler owners who have run their cars at Rob Roy on whether grinding the Mono nose will be issue as you start climbing just past the dam./ Gaze's Gully.

Stephen

[SJ Lambert]

Will do thanks Stephen.
I'll check with Mike Barker who runs his Hayward there in VHCC events along with others in Dallaras etc in Formula Libre. Suspect there'll not be a problem. There's a sharp/steep step at Bryant Park that looks bad but doesn't actually worry the Mono.

It looks like avoiding gravel on return and in form up might be tricky though.......


http://robroyhillcli...rd2-results.pdf

Edited by SJ Lambert, 24 August 2017 - 12:21.

[cooper997]

James, Avoiding gravel at the marshaling area before the start line is impossible, but you might get a sympathetic official able to let you return back down the track if clearance on the uneven gravel return road is an issue. That's a given for the Mono.

Stephen

[SJ Lambert]

Footage from the 2015 Classic & Historic event

https://m.youtube.co...h?v=UUGV4C28sjU