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Reports - From The Chair

Chris

When we pulled into the car park at our last Breakfast Run at the Bells of Ouzeley in November we were followed in by two guys in classic vehicles, one a MK2 Zodiac convertible and the other a Austin A60 Pickup. We wandered over and got chatting and they had come expecting a classic car gathering they had seen online, which didn’t happen. As is the case we always talk about our cars and experiences, and I said to the guy with the pickup that I also have a classic Standard Vanguard pickup and showed them a photo. Low and behold the small world scenario kicked in because the owner of the Zodiac together with his brother had brought my pickup back from Australia in 2005 and then completed a full restoration choosing the colours that the vehicle has now.

He told me that because it had been in a hot part of Australia there was absolutely no rust at all, but the paint work had faded to the point where the respray was needed. He knew how it had changed hands up until it was seen on Bangers & Cash, and I was then able to tell him the owners up till now.  Although both guys seem to live quite a distance away, they were very interested in our club because of the rally information we have, and Peter has sent them a membership form.

Christmas Buffet Lunch 11 December

There is still time to come and join us at the Christmas buffet at the Uxbridge Conservative club, which has undergone a major refurbishment. The cut off date is Tuesday 3 December at the latest. Please contact Terry Wigington details on back page.

New Committee Members Still Wanted

We have had one person who is looking to join our committee, but we still need a couple more to make the club run smoothly. The committee meets in Hayes six times a year on the first Tuesday of the month. If any member would like further information as to what is involved, please do not hesitate to contact me, my details are on the back page.  

I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year and to thank you all for supporting our club.