NEWSLETTER No 07/14   JULY 2014 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairman

Bruce Henderson

0825687976

[email protected]

Vice Chairman

Ricky Cooper

0828222146

[email protected]

Secretary

Tony Lyons-Lewis

0834196566

[email protected]

Treasurer

Duncan Paton

082 078 1392 [email protected]

Editor

Ray Mackey

082 922 6106 [email protected]

Member

Ross Lawson

082 550 6473

[email protected]

Events Coordinator

Fred Mullany

0823214700

[email protected]

Regalia

Ron Hollis

082 859 8771 [email protected]

MG Registrar for S Cape

Keith Burton

083 733 7749 [email protected]

EDITORIAL The letter from Fred Mullany published in last month’s newsletter has prompted me to propose that we introduce a list of service providers for inclusion in future newsletters. That is to say a list of service providers in relation to classic cars who are willing and able to offer their skills and/or services to club members. This would include full-time businesses and part-time skilled individuals alike and not necessarily local to South Cape. So, whether you are reading this in Knysna, Gauteng, Cape Town, Durban or elsewhere and can offer a service to members please let me know and I will include the information in future editions. On a more serious note, and the kind of service providers we don’t want,- be aware of the demise of Motostars, the classic car dealers in Cape Town. A court case is pending because Motostars are alleged to have offered a Porsche for sale on consignment, sold it to a German buyer who is a “swallow” and has a house in Cape Town, “forgot” to pay the owner and the car was then repossessed by the owner leaving the buyer out of pocket hundreds of thousands of Rands. Rumour has it that there are several cases like this involving the same business – the moral of the story is, be very careful if you offer your car for sale on consignment through a used car dealer. More information has been provided by the Northern Centre with regard to the 2016 Indaba so if you are at all interested in the event please take time to update yourselves on the booking arrangements and accommodation options, - see “Future Events”  

FROM THE HIGH CHAIR,  July 2014  I write this in haste, somewhat prematurely, and briefly as I leave for Turkey early tomorrow. It seems only yesterday that I was writing the previous edition. The Indaba shutting down exercise is now nearly complete, the certificates are at the printers and most of the thank yous have been said or written. There was a flood of complimentary correspondence from the attendees which was gratifying. Duncan is enjoying the icy wastes of Alaska and will not be back till the end of August; the financial ‘closure’ will wait for his return and we will then announce the total amount which the club will be donating to charity. The Club will now settle back into normality and we will continue an entertaining programme of events for

your enjoyment. Big on the list is the tour to the Eastern Cape and you will have seen Fred’s notice about this. It promises to be an interesting trip and I hope that you will fill the available places. I shall be revelling in the warmth of Istanbul and a Greek island attending the wedding of my older son and will think of you shivering on your way to Zucchini’s for breakfast – enjoy it and enjoy the MG drive! Bruce  

 

 

 

FUTURE EVENTS  2014 MGCC EVENTS CALENDAR When possible, runs will be on the second Sunday and Noggins on the second Tuesday of the month. Regular breakfast runs on last Sunday of the month Meeting places: KNYSNA – The Quays at the Waterfront end of Grey St. SEDGEFIELD – Engen One‐Stop. JULY Quays Start

GRMC Invited

Belvedere Supper + Quiz Night, The Bell

18h00

Yes

Breakfast Old Nicks, Plett

09h00

yes

Quays Start

GRMC Invited

Brunch Run to Peppermill, The Craggs

10h30

yes

Breakfast at Zuccini’s, Timberlake

09h00

yes

Quays Start

GRMC Invited

Mitchells (new site) Darts Competition GRMC v MG

17h30

Yes

MG

Bring and Share Picnic/Braai @ Slades

10h30

yes

MG

Breakfast at Old Nicks, Plett

09h00

yes

Date

Day

Host Club

15th

Tues

MG

27th

Sun

MG

Date

Day

Host Club

12th

Tues

MG

31st

Sun

MG

Date

Day

Host Club

9th

Tues

MG

21st

Sun

28th

Sun

Event

AUG Event

SEPT Event

Overdrive Festival Not a MG or GRMC event but one which members may be interested in. This is a multi function event to be held in Port El;izabeth over the period 19-24 September. For more information visit their website www.overdrivefestival.co.za GRMC Mini Tour to Steytlerville An invitation to join this tour has been issued to members from Peter Pretorius on behalf of the GRMC. The tour will take place from 7-9 August. For more information refer to the email sent to members on 28 June, or contact Peter on 0823214724

MG Indaba 2016. Please note updated booking form and additional information below

Registration Form Indaba 2016, Sept 2nd to 5th

Registration Number Centre

Official use only

ASAP, but before end February 2015 this form needs to be completed and returned to Hazell Eden at indaba2016@ gmail.com

ASAP, but before end February 2015 this form needs to be Completed and returned to Hazell Eden at [email protected] The function venue can accommodate a maximum of 300 people so book early to avoid disappointment.

Entrant Title Name

Surname

Accompanied by Title Name

Surname

Contact Details Postal Address

MG Centre

Phone Numbers Home Cell Fax May we contact you via SMS? E mail address

Code Car(s) entered Model Year Colour Registration Number Payment Details Total Cost R4500 per couple, excludes accommodation. Single R2500. 1 On registration Per registration R502 2 August 1, 2015 First third of balance R1333 3 Jan 1, 2016 Second third of balance R1333 4 June 1 2016 BalanceR1332

Official use

You will be allocated an Indaba number on receipt of payment of the registration fee. Registration opens at 00h00 on July 1. The first payment received will be allocated number 1, and so on. You will then receive invoices informing you of further payment and due dates.

Banking Details FNB Account – MG Car Club Northern Centre, acc 62363284359, branch 252045. Please send proof of payment to Hazell Eden at [email protected] or PO Box 11430, Silver Lakes, Pretoria 0054 Please pay by internet transfer to avoid additional charges. Please give your name as reference. Cash or Cheque payments not accepted except by prior arrangement with organisers and will attract extra charges

Please indicate your intent to enter the events shown.

Tops Only d'etat d'elegance d'comique Driving Test

Accommodation A list of suggested nearby hotels/guesthouses is given below with their approximate distances from the evening venue, Union Caterers, Utopia Place, 840 Cura Avenue, Equestria, Pretoria. Approx No of Name Website e mail Phone per room Rooms B&B Villa www.villaafrica.co.za [email protected] 0128077535 R850 50 Africa Villa www.villajana.co.za [email protected] 0128070683 R750 12 Jana Willows www.willowscountrylodge.c reservations@willows 0128074100 R900 26 Country o.za countrylodge.co.za Lodge The www.farminn.co.za [email protected] 0128090266 R1300 80 Farm Inn Other or own accommodation?

Dist from venue 2km 2.6km 3km 5km

Please indicate your choice from the above. If you wish to stay at one of the above 4 establishments, please confirm with the organisers before end February 2015. The Indaba organisers will then try negotiate with them and book on your behalf. Additional suggestions are available on the Indaba website which you will have to book for yourself. Assistance is available if required. Map is available here http://maps.google.co.za/maps/ms?vps=2&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=209459885114994852118.0004 fc68ad795acb14736

Special needs Please note any special requests, dietary requirements etc

I hereby confirm my intention to attend the Indaba and submit/have submitted the non refundable R502 registration fee. I accept that the Organising Committee reserves the right to change costs should unforeseen circumstances arise. I understand that the three subsequent payments must be fully paid by the dates specified or my reservation may be transferred to someone on the waiting list. Signed Date Please print a copy of this form for those without e mail. Go to www.mgcc-north.co.za/indaba2016 for more info

---------------------------------------------------2014 Classic Car Tour to Eastern Cape This year’s tour is a 4 night, 5 day event, open to both MG and GRMC club members to be held from 20th to 24th October and centred around Port Alfred. The event was detailed in an email sent out to all members on 26th June, please refer to that for more detail or alternatively contact Fred Mullany for information. NEW MEMBERS We have three new members who have recently joined the club :Ros & Gordon Macmillan who have acquired Dave Gough’s yellow MG ZR, Johan & Shirley van Loggerenberg who have a 1967 B GT and Rob & Cathie Ferrie with their MGF. Welcome to all of you and we look forward to your company on future events.We also record the resignation of Chris Mulder who has sold both of his MGs.

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MAINTAINING THE BREED 

Silverton radiators I had a letter from Fred Mullany (which I have contrived to accidentally delete, sorry Fred ! ) Fred received excellent service from Silverton and wanted to record the fact for the benefit of members who may have radiator or cooling problems in the future. Fred is quoted as saying that they “went beyond the extra mile” to solve the problems with his MGA, for which he is extremely grateful. Silverton are in Uil street, 1st left off Vigilance Drive , Knysna Industria. (For contact details see below Ed) Classic Car Service Providers (This is an initial list to be added to as information becomes available, If members are aware of other reputable service providers not mentioned here, please let me know, Ed) Servicing and Repairs to Instruments Derek Nightingale 0824562504 or [email protected] Mechanical Repairs and Servicing Bodge Engineering, Ron Hollis 0828598771 Knysna Motor Strippers, Ricky Cooper 0828222146 Radiators and Fuel Tank repairs Silverton Radiators, Knysna Industria MG Spares Sports Car Centre Alan or Denise 011 4860021 Teds Spares, Knysna (parts/consumables for older cars) Oscar 044 3821335 Panelbeating, Spray painting. Tino 0782543643 Sedgefield/Karatara area – (including full restorations) Spotless Knysna Industria Hein 0824706213/0793807337 (including valet service) Rubber seals/sections ProAuto rubber 29 Hibernia St., George; 044 8740817 Rubberman 61 Albert St., George 044 8732502 [email protected] Ash framing, dashboards, door cappings, veneer repairs & refinishing etc. Classic-Dash Ray Mackey 0829226106 [email protected] Chrome plating African Electroplating Peter Posniak 0825535032 Supreme Bumpers Glen Brits 011 6262304/5/6 or 0834503745 Zerwick, Knysna Industria Engineering Precision Engineering Services, Knysna Industria, Aubrey Springer 0824448981 Exhausts, brakes, suspension, steering etc De Graaf Undercar, Knysna Industria, Johan/Doreen 0820993164 / 044 3820806

FORMULA 1 60 YEARS AGO British Grand Prix: Silverstone, 17 July 1954 90 laps of 2.93 mile/4.71km circuit Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Driver Car Laps Time/reason for retiring Grid Gonzalez Ferrari 90 2h 56m 14s 2 Hawthorn Ferrari 90 2h 57m 24s 3 Marimon Maserati 89 27 Fangio Mercedes 89 1 Trintignant Ferrari 87 8 Mieres Maserati 87 30 Kling Mercedes 87 6 Wharton Maserati 86 9 A Pilette Gordini 86 12 Gerard Cooper-Bristol 85 18 Beauman Connaught 84 17 Schell Maserati 83 16 Marr Connaught 82 22 Moss Maserati 79 Transmission 4 Thorne Connaught 78 23 Whitehouse Connaught 63 Fuel system 19 Behra Gordini 54 Suspension 5 Salvadori Maserati 53 Gearbox 7 Bira/Flockhart Maserati 44 Accident 10 Gould Cooper-Bristol 44 20 Villoresi/Ascari Maserati 40 Conrod 26 Riseley/Prichard Connaught 40 Accident 21 R Parnell Ferrari 25 Water jacket 14 Ascari Maserati 20 Valve 29 Bucci Gordini 17 Accident 13 Collins Vanwall 16 Head gasket 11 Manzon Ferrari 15 Cylinder block 15 P Whitehead Cooper-Alta 4 Oil pipe 24 Rosier Ferrari 2 engine 28 Brandon Cooper-Bristol 2 25 Fastest Lap: Ascari/Behra/Fangio/Gonzalez/Hawthorn/Marimon/Moss, 1m 50s. 95.79mph/154.16kph

IRISH OBSERVATIONS – Paddy says to Mick, "Christmas is on Friday this year". Mick said, "Let's hope it's not the 13th then." My mate Paddy just hired an Eastern European cleaner, took her 15 hours to hoover the house. Turns out she was a Slovak. ITALIAN OBSERVATIONS "The Ferrari F1 team fired their entire pit crew yesterday." This announcement followed Ferrari's decision to partner the SA government's job creation scheme and employ some Katlehong youngsters. The decision to hire them was brought about by a recent documentary on how unemployed youths from the township were able to remove the front spoiler and a set of wheels in less than 6 seconds without proper

equipment, whereas Ferrari's existing crew could only do it in 8 seconds with millions of dollars worth of hitech equipment. It was thought to be an excellent, bold move by the Ferrari management team as most races are won and lost in the pits, thus giving Ferrari an advantage over every other team. However, Ferrari got more than they bargained for. At the crew's first practice session, not only was the pit crew able to change all four wheels in under 6 seconds but, within 12 seconds, they had re-sprayed, rebadged and sold the car to the Mclaren team for 8 cases of Black Label, a bag of weed and some photos of Lewis Hamilton's chick in the shower.

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THE CLUB CAR REGISTER Would new members please let Keith Burton have their car's details asap. We wish to keep the club car register up to date and the information is passed on to the relevant model registers. Please send details to Keith ([email protected])

WEBSITES WORTH VISITING: An interesting link sent in by James Thornborough who writes – “I thought the members might like this Daily Mail link to a classic car rally in the Lake District UK. Nobody seemed to mind getting their vehicles messy as they climbed a steep pass”. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2231588/Vintage-car-rally-Lake-District-Va-va-voom-Antique-carswind-way-2-126ft-tall-Pike..html www.mgcarclubsc.co.za http://gallery.mac.com/djwardell (website for MG 80 gallery) www.mgcarclub.co.uk www.motoring.co.za www.mgcc-north.co.za www.motorheads.co.za www.motorheadsdiary.com (for motorsport/Historic racing diary) http://www.myclassics.co.za/clubs.aspx

FOR SALE & WANTED (Would members please contact the Editor if they have any MG cars or spares for sale). For Sale For used MGA and MG Magnette spares, contact Ricky Cooper on 0828222146 or [email protected] Wanted Ricky Cooper is looking to purchase scrap MG's and other sports cars for spares. Please contact him on 0828222346 or [email protected]

TOTAL

Elsbeth Heather

ACCUM

Albisser Tony Baker Lew Battison Dave Bechlars Philip Bickley Fred Bruce Brian Burton Keith Bush Marion Cleland Jim Clough Pat Cooper Ray Cooper Ricky Cooper Trevor Cox Stuart Dabner Len Davey George Davidson Brian Day John Douglas Murray Dunlop Denis Esterhuizen Tom Fisher Roger Frost Norman Giggins Barry Gough Dave Gregory Mike Grevensteyn Rudolph Hamilton Allan Henderson Bruce Hewitt Lionel Hogg John Holliday Clive Hollis Peter Hollis Ron Houseman Marilyn Hunt Bob Jones Dave Jones Ian Jones Nick Koch John Koncki Heinz Krahe Alexander Kruger johan Langman Frostie Lawson Ross Le Feuvre Tim le Grange Poena Lodder Hugo Lyons-Lewis Tony Mackey Ray Madeley Brian Mangan Geoff Marsden Susan Marucci Oscar McCallum John

THIS MONTH

MEMBERS NAME

PARTNER

ATTENDANCE REGISTER

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3

2.2

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1 2 1 16

1 1

1 1

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4 4

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10 8 1 18 11

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8

Martina Cheryl Ella Gavin Glen Ali Pat Colleen Marche Dottie Sonia Margie Jose Margaret Anne Gill Jeanette Alva Jennie Joan Margee Jan Sharon Brenda Rose Gill Charlotte Dee Dennis Lindsey Fay Sandie Jillian Paula

Louise

6 13 4 18 10

9

2 2

1 2 2

2

2 2

1 2 2

2

Ilse Sue Antoinette Sheila Rika Lorna Angela Lyn Chris

Metelerkamp Neil Mentz Bunny Miller Garth Mulder Chris Mullany Fred Orsmond Ret Parfett Ed Parker Wilf Paton Duncan Posniak Peter Pretorius Peter Putter Willie Reitz Fritz Rolf Anthony Rosser Phillip Scanlen Errol Scheepers Bert Slade Keith Smart Laurie Stead Heyns Stockdale Brian Thornborough Jim Tops Paul Urbanc Mirka van den Bor Frans van der Hoven Hugo Vadas Peter Vadas Robert von Zeil Warne Alan Waterston Allan Wessels John Whitehead Neville Williams Denny Wilsher Martin Winter George Witzmann Otto Woodgate Geoff Yendall Graham Zerwick Rick Zerwick Karel Albisser Tony

1.2 2.2 2

3 4 2

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3 16 6

14 3 6 6 2 8 2 10 2 8 12

18 21 13 7 10

Norma Jan Shirley Ludy Jo Julie Jennie Jenny Lesley Patti

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3 3 8

2.2

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23 7 6 15

Linnea Madene Corrine Amanda lorr Renate Yvonne Kate Anne Dawn Maxine Barbie Ellen Kath Vivian Annabel Margie Jill Pam Jane Enid Pat kim Liesel Rosy Merceda Sylvia Dolla

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6 2

2 1

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12 5

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2.2

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10 2 9 5 8 2 1

2.2

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15

Elsbeth

  EVENT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Sundowner picnic Bistro breakfast George Car Show Zucchini's AGM Glentana Fun Run Old Nicks Cheese & Wine Zucchini's Old Nicks Ebb & Flow Zucchini's

DATE

14 Jan 2014 26 Jan 2014 8 Feb 2014 23 Feb 2014 25 Feb 2014 16 Mar 2014 30 Mar 2014 10 Apr 2014 27 April 2014 25 May 2014 08 Jun 2014 29 Jun 2014

ATTENDANCE NON MEM MBRS 33 19 26 20 23 20 22 28 16 19 24 19

10 7 6 2 1 6 4 0 5 7 4 7