Because we have had some rain I checked whether TBD was on. I'm assured that it will go ahead - the forecast for tomorrow is looking OK and i the grass area...
A very big thank you to all who came along to TBD yesterday, making it the best Rootes representation in many years; 4 Hillmans (2 Minxes and 2 Imps), 5...
I must express my apologies for not being there. Basically, my Imp GT is off the road simply because rego lapsed (end of October) and I haven't done anything...
Some of you may know that I sold my daily driver Vogue in about July this year to Roger Pollard in Deniliquin, NSW. The Vogue was a solid, reliable car but...
Hi all, Details of the rally follow (forwarded from the organising Club, the NSW Hillman Owners (contact details at the end of the message). So far 39 cars...
In case anyone is interested, there is a genuine Hustler available on eBay Aus at the moment, Item # 190187573080 . This car has been advertised before and is...
No,not mine, nor one I have seeen before. It's on Carsales.com and this what the owner says about it.... 1964 Series 4 Sunbeam Alpine GT. This is the...
Originally posted to the Alpine forum, here is a link to some pics of a Rootes event in Melbourne late last year. Too many Tiger pics :-) but what can you do...
Hi Vic, Always look forward to the postings on the site, but to date have not been
involved. The purpose of this Email, I need to get some suspension ball...
Hi Charles, Try Jim Withers at JW Classic Parts on 03 9762 6025 and/or Automotive Surplus on 03 9873 3566 Both give excellent service Cheers, Vic ... From:...
There is an Alpine pretendiing to be a Tiger (commonly called an Alger) currently advertised on Ebay Aus, item 190189754827 The seller is honest enough to...
OK Folks, here is your chance to buy a rare car. A Vogue Sports (Australian only model, about 1000 made) has been listed on Ebay , item # 150210812043 The...
Hi folks, I just bought the February edition of Australian Classic Car. Featured in it is Chris's pale blue 1958 Husky, a nice 4 page spread with an...
Hi All, I had a call to day from a bloke named Jonathon who has a Series IV Super Snipe that he needs to find a good home for. Apparently it was registered...
I just had a phone call from a Brendon Trevaskis who is looking for a Singer convertible that his dad owned 'about 30 years ago'. Although he was unsure of...
Hi Vic My brother and I purchased several Singers from John Singer (and my Rapier as a wreck!). My brother bought two Singer Bantams from him one a sedan and...
A Series V On ebay, item 170195518849 Located in Traralgon, Victoria, this is actualy Bruce Rudlands car. It would certainly be worth a look for anyone...
Hi Ian, I sort of had you in mind when I posted the message; I do remember your brother's roadster - wonderful restoration as you say. Thanks, Vic ... my...
The Annual "Wheels 2008" car display (Sponsored by Shannons) is on 16 March at the usual place - lawns of Old Parliament House. This is the largest exhibition...
This is a link to Alan Miles' new Hillman Minx website; http://www.theseriesminxpages.com/ Interesting enough for Hillman fans but what makes it special is the...
At the moment I know there are two of us taking cars along on Sunday - if anyone else decides to come Andrew and I will have our Alpines under the trees in the...
Sorry folks, Not completely sure how I stuffed up that last msg. What I was trying to get across was that if you are coming, watch out for Andrew and I (with...
I have just been told (by a reliable source) of a 1959 Minx IIIA for sale at Divine Motors (Divine Court Phillip). The car is said to be in very good...
Hi folks, Just had a phone call from John Lyne - a genuinely nice bloke (retired grazier from Cootamundra, NSW) who I met at a car show recently. John has a...
Just further to this, I now have posted some pics of the car at the following website: http://s122.photobucket.com/albums/o262/sunalp63/MinxIIIA/ It's a very...
Hi Vic I wonder if when John had the disc brakes fitted they changed over the complete front end from a series V onwards.(Rubber wishbone pivots. These are a...
Hi Ian, You are probably right about about the front end - probably a complete swap from a later Rapier or maybe an Alpine - the car came from a former Rootes...
Hi Vic After thinking about it some more you are probably correct about the Girling brakes and back plate.The other thing I thought of is that if you did fit...
Ian, I'm sure John would be very happy to have you look at his car, particularly as you own a Rapier. If it's OK with you I will pass on your phone number and...
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