March Bash Bulletin

Variety - the Children’s Charity
A: 47 Herbert Street Artarmon NSW 2064
Stuart Telfer – P: (02) 9819 1009 F: (02) 9437 3588 M: 0425 277 673
E: [email protected] W: www.variety.org.au/nsw/BASH
Hello everyone and welcome to the March edition of the Bash Bulletin for 2016! How quickly things
are coming and going? We’ve had our first M.E.I.N., for the year and now it’s time for another one,
this Wednesday night!
It was nice to have our new Chief Barker, Amanda Mead, with us in Gladesville last month to give us
an update on what is happening Locally, Nationally and Internationally in Variety. We wish her well
with that massive role and welcome her back at anytime she wishes to join us.
BARBARA BARRY OAM
Unfortunately we didn’t get the news in time for our February Bash
Bulletin that one of our great, past Bashers, Barbara Barry (pictured),
was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia on Australia Day for
her, “service to children through charitable organisations.”
I first met Barb (who I liked to call, “The Barbie Doll”) on the 1996 Bash
to Darwin and she did that with her hubby and past Chief Barker, Kevin
Barry. I think they went on to do three or four more Bashers together
and we all had a great time together, especially if Barb could find a
piano, she is a fantastic pianist and singer. I’ll never forget one night in
the Kynuna Community Hall (I don’t think anyone had been in the hall for forty years it was so old
and dirty!) when about 20 of us were going to sleep on the floor – but not until Barb had banged out
a tune on an old, delaminating, keys missing upright piano….and she did!!!!! Great stuff.
Albeit she retired from Bashing – she came into Bashing as an avid member of the Ladies of Variety
and is still a member of this wonderful group of women who do so much for the kids behind the
scenes. Barb was also the long time organiser of the transport for the annual LoV’s Kid’s Christmas
Party during those days it was held at Darling Harbour Convention Centre. She and Kevin now live a
relaxed life at Shoal Bay on the beautiful Port Stephens waterway and we congratulate and thank
them both for their years of Variety involvement.
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MORE GOOD NEWS
WOOF Kevin Leahy OAM and his partner, Sharon Head (pictured),
were guests of the Chief of the Royal Australian Air Force, Leo
Davies, on the 10th March in Canberra to receive the Federation Star
medal. The medal goes to Australian Defence personnel who have
served their country for forty years or more and we say
congratulations to Kevvie for this amazing attainment. Kevin has been
a long time Basher in both the B to B Bash and our NSW Bash.
His RAAF, mechanical engineering duties have taken him all over the
world and he’s also done ‘tours of duty’ in Iraq and Afghanistan but it’s
with the Bash he excels! He’s had the RAAF support both our Bashes
with Mobile Workshops, Baggage Trucks and Paramedics and he too
“works” as an Official on both events. And as I write this note, Kevin is
away doing the final survey for the NSW Bash, which starts in May, with Bill McGuigan who are
subbing for Victor Sheil who is still recovering from a broken collarbone suffered on a Postie Bike
Dash survey mishap!
Well done Kevin, and again, congratulations on this milestone achievement.
STILL MORE GOOD NEWS
This is just something out of the blue! Last month, some of our 4WD Adventurers met on a Friday
night at the Blacktown Drive-In for a social night together. But, earlier in the day I attended a funeral
at Botany, then a ‘wake” at Taren Point before heading up the motorway in BASH1 to Blacktown for
the movie.
Just as I arrived at the Drive-In I noticed a $50 note under the windscreen wiper! Somewhere along
that journey from the funeral, someone has made an anonymous donation to Variety which I just
think is amazing! But it does prove we are getting the word out there!
BASH OFFICIAL ON THE MEND
Well who would have ever thought?!?!?!
Victor Sheil, our Regional Manager based in Newcastle - and Bash
Official - took a dive off his Postie Bike during the first survey for this
year’s Dash! It apparently was on the last day and it was at almost a
‘walking pace’ when he came a cropper!!!!
It was off to hospital, eventually, where the shoulder blade was pretty
smashed up and Victor said it was so bad they couldn’t simply pin it
back and they used plates, screws and Blu Tack!!!
He’s back at work now on light duties and looking forward to all our
motoring events – on four wheels – ahead!!!
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THE MOTORING EVENTS INFORMATION NIGHT (AKA M.E.I.N.)
Our next M.E.I.N., is this Wednesday night, March 16th, at the Gladesville RSL @ 4 Linsley Street,
Gladesville starting from 6pm. These nights are held on the THIRD Wednesday of the month – in
most cases. There are a few changes to that depending on certain circumstances.
For Virgins it is a great opportunity to talk to Bashers and mechanics about building or maintaining a
Bash car so make the effort to come along on these nights. We welcome Bashers, 4WD
Adventurers, friends and interested newcomers from 6pm.
And as customary, there will be a raffle on the night – and – as usual – we are scratching for
prizes! So if you have any leftover promotional items, un-opened Christmas/Easter/Valentine’s
Day/Birthday presents or anything, please bring them along to help boost the prize pool. Thank you
in advance for your assistance here. Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday night.
PENRITH FESTIVAL PARADE
Short notice I know, but this Saturday is the Penrith Festival Parade and we have been invited to
enter some cars in it.
A lady, Gai Hawthorn, CEO of the Penrith CBD Corporation, sent me this note;
Hi
I picked up the brochure on the Variety Bash at Luddenham show recently and we are keen to
promote the Bash cars during the street parade at our Penrith Festival. Large event with over 20,000
attending each year. The street parade form is attached and we have space for static displays too.
Please let me know if interested in attending, the event is 19th March and the parade is 12.30pm
Contact Gai on these numbers, P 4722 5556, M 0437 506 517 or E [email protected] and
she’ll send you the forms
DOOR PANELS – SIGN UP NOW – REMINDER!
We are looking at getting our Bash Door Panels printed soon along with our other decals for your
Bash cars. As in the past, Rod “Brush” Baker, our signwriter will print your car numbers on the door
panels if you have completed and paid your $500, non-refundable, deposit. The cut off point for
these is next Monday, the 21st March. So get that paperwork in guys and girls or you’ll be paying
extra to buy your own numbers.
COLOUR DAY
As promised, we announced our Colour Day at the February M.E.I.N., and it is TARTAN this year!
That’s to go with our Scottish Theme Day on the Bash which is Day 2. from Armidale. This is how
come! In 1839, George J. Macdonald, acting as the commissioner of crown lands in NSW, described
the site he was standing in, now occupied by Macdonald Park in East Armidale, as 'an extensive,
open plain, well-watered and sheltered and centrally situated.' Macdonald named the area after his
clan's baronial estate of 'Armadale' in Scotland. And hence, why we will be having Scottish (Tartan)
Day whilst there, starting at the school for breakfast!
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GOODIE BAGS
Sally Ross is really looking for products to include in our Bash ‘Goodie Bags’ if you have any
contacts for products that might be useful, fun, yummy or interesting to include please let Sally know.
Great promotion for their products. We generally request 400 (for one per person) or 150 (for one per
car). Call Sally on 9819 1016 or email her on [email protected]
HOME HOSTING
OK, we now have arrangements made with three schools for Home Hosting at Lightning Ridge,
Charleville and Hughenden. Here are the contacts;
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Lightning Ridge: Lightning Ridge Central School. Amber Adams P 02 6829 0511
Charleville: St Marys School. Deidre Murray P 07 4654 1638
Hughenden: Hughenden State School. Vicky Horton P 07 4741 2111
Now the above three ladies are all Administration workers at the schools, so they are not only taking
your calls but they are also running the schools! So be patient and courteous.
They will want to know; 1. Your car number, 2. Your name, 3. Your contact number, 4. Beds required
(e.g., three guys, three beds), 5. Your email address. All these are important items, don’t do any
short cuts.
Now, most importantly, these people are here to help you – they don’t have to do it – so be nice. At
this stage they haven’t got any beds lined up at all so don’t make any demands. Anyone that steps
out of line in this process will be cut loose and you can find your own beds. They are doing you a
favour remember!!!!!
INTENTION TO DONATE TO VARIETY
Sometimes we are asked for an Intention to Donate to Variety Invoice which is we – on behalf of
you – send to a company you may be dealing with a form for the agreed sum of money they have
promised you with payment details. We are unable to produce a ‘Tax Invoice’ for a donation, but this
form is the acceptable alternative for most companies. It’s simple for us to do and all we require is
their details – such as contact name, company name, address and the amount.
Call Sally Ross on 9819 1016 for further advice.
BASHERS EVENTS
Rebecca and Brigit from car NZ2 invite you, yes you darling, to The Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Party for Variety - the Children’s Charity and the 2016 B to B Bash.
When: 30th April 2016
Where: 41 Woolwich Rd, Hunters Hill
Tickets: $100 Available now By Donating to Variety, via this page:
https://2016varietybtobbash.everydayhero.com/au/the-crazy-horse-car-nz2 or scan the QR code By
Cheque: to Brigit Kirk, 41 Woolwich Rd, Hunters Hill, NSW 2110
RSVP: By the 15th April to: Brigit Kirk [email protected], or: Rebecca Poynter
[email protected]
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The South Coast and Shoalhaven Bashers are putting on one of their fantastic fundraisers in April.
It’s Polka Dot Night and everyone is welcome.
When: Saturday 30th April
Where: Bomaderry Bowling Club
Time: 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Tickets: $75 each
Includes: Dinner, auctions, raffles and entertainment
Contact for more details: Brian “Dollars” Muller M: 0413 404461
Be part of this great night and don’t forget to….Come in your best polka dots!!
The Mermaids have two wonderful events coming up and I really do urge you to support these
events.
The First: Thursday 2nd June. Each year Beryl Driver and her Mermaids organise a day on
Currawong which is the former Labor NSW holiday camp. I went for the first time last year and had a
great day – yes it’s a day out! You’ll be transported by ferry from Palm Beach across Pittwater to
Currawong and you swim back! Well that is, depending on how many raffle tickets you buy!!!!!!
You’ll have a great lunch, walk around this historic site, take the clubs for a game of golf with the
Peninsular Ladies or even a book to read, it’s just relaxing day in one of natures’ best kept secret
locations! In fact some of those Peninsula Ladies think everyone should be blind folded so they can’t
come back!!!!! Ha, ha……
The Second: Tuesday night 2nd August. This is Beryl’s signature event, her night out at the Palm
Beach RSL. This is a good night out which Beryl has been trying to stop having for several years –
BUT – the locals won’t let her stop them!!!!
You’ll have dinner and drinks at club prices with a raffle and a few auctions as well. I enjoy the
relaxed atmosphere of this night and watching the Main Mermaid in action as she “swims” around the
room making everyone feel welcomed like she does.
I don’t have all the details but I urge you to contact Beryl and make a booking for both or either of
these fundraisers. Beryl is our oldest entrant and never stops thinking about the kids we support. I
know it’s a bloody long way away but it’s for Beryl…….how could you not support her for once?!?!?!
Get Beryl on 0410 478 897 and tell her Stuart told you to ring!!!!!
SHUTE HARBOUR CAR PARKING
For those travelling over to Hamilton Island, we have been successful in receiving wonderful help
from the Whitsunday Regional council regarding parking. Council has approved for us to park at
Shute Harbour and they will provide 24 hour security for the two days we are on the Island. That’s
fantastic news – and – we much appreciate their assistance.
Other options. Joe Cautela is organising with a Valet Parking service guy, a Queensland Basher we
met on the first survey, other ways to park and ride. We are still organising the finer details and
prices so keep an eye on this section. But here are some of the things we are looking at;
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Firstly, your provisions fee will include your charter cruise ship travel from Shute Harbour to
Hamilton Island and back to Shute Harbour on Wednesday 31st.
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If you don’t travel back on the charter cruise you will have to pay your own way back from
Hamilton Island, there is no discount on the regular cruise price.
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Joe is organising undercover car parking separate to Shute Harbour. This is with the Valet
service. You will need to drop off your crew and baggage at the Shute Harbour terminal and,
just the driver, take the car to the parking area – mid way between Shute Harbour and Airlie
Beach. You will be taken back to the Shute Harbour terminal by bus.
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This last method allows you to stay longer on Hamilton Island but if you don’t return on the
31st, where you’ll be picked up at Shute Harbour by the Valet service, you will have to return
to the Airlie Beach terminal at your own expense. Joe is seeking expressions of interest on
this Valet parking option to work in with the Queensland operator. Get Joe on 0412 448 007.
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Should you wish your car transported back to Sydney and fly direct out of Hamilton Island, Joe
is organising that car transport component as well. You will need to take up the above option
and leave your car in the lock up. From here your car will be picked up by the trucks for return
to Sydney. Again get Joe on 0412 448 007.
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Remember, if you don’t travel on the charter cruise components of this section of the Bash
your travel to and from Hamilton Island are at your expense.
Watch this space for further refinements and pricing. Remember, the Bash Office does not organise
the car transportation, Joe does this as a favour to you guys – so – remember that when he’s asking
for details and or payments. He’s doing you a favour, you certainly aren’t doing him any favours!!!!
HAMILTON ISLAND ACCOMMODATION
And don’t forget to book your accommodation on Hamilton Island as there is no camping or caravan
parks there. Here is your contact for accommodation on Hamilton Island;
Melissa Pollard, Groups Co-ordinator, T: 02 9433 0457 E: [email protected]
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JOKE OF THE MONTH – IRISH LUBRICANT
Murphy's' old lady had been pregnant for some time and now the time had come. He brought
her to the doctor and the doctor began to deliver the baby. She had a little boy and the doctor
looked over at Murphy and said.
'Hey, Murph! You just had you a son!
'Ain't dat grand!!'
Murphy got excited by this, but just then the doctor spoke up and said,
'Hold on! We ain't finished yet!'
The doctor then delivered a little girl.
He said,
'Hey, Murph! You got you a daughter!!!! She is a pretty lil ting, too....'
Murphy got kind of puzzled by this and then the doctor said,
'Hold on, we ain’t got done yet!'
The doctor then delivered another boy and said,
'Murph, you just had yourself another boy!'
Murphy said to the doctor,
'Doc, what caused all of dem babies?'
The doctor said,
'You never know, Murph, it was probably something that happened during conception.'
Murphy said,
'Ah yeah, during conception.'
When Murph and his wife went home with their three children, he sat down with his wife and
said,
'Mama, you remember dat night that we ran out of Vaseline and we had to use dat dere 3-in-1
Oil.'
She said, 'Yeah, I remember dat night...'
Murph said, 'I'll tell you, .....it's a freaking' good ting we didn't use WD-40.’
LOGOS AND WORDING ON PRINTED ARTICLES
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Now that we are back in the fundraising season we thought we should re visit what you can and can’t
say in your flyers/invitations and raffle tickets etc., as the fundraising season is also about to start for
you! With Virgin Bashers signing on we need to let them know and remind you about the rules of
using the Variety logos etc. You can use the Bash logo (as seen on the front page of the Bulletin)
with your fundraising literature but you CANNOT use Variety’s logo with the Heart and Hat on its
own. There are two versions of a combined Variety/Event Logo which we have developed for you
(pictured) but you can’t split it. If you can’t get it right, we won’t be putting it up on our web site.
These logos, plus the event logo on its own, are available from the Bash Office and should be used
in all fundraising promotions and on all printing and advertising material (raffle tickets included). It is
imperative that your car number is the main feature of the title. Then, and only then, should you
mention that Variety is the beneficiary of your particular fundraising activity. Here are some examples
you can use;
CAR NO. 999
Raising funds for the Variety B to B Bash 2016
CAR NO. 999
Raising funds for Variety’s “children with special needs” through the Variety B to B Bash 2016
CAR NO. 999
… an entrant in the Variety B to B Bash 2016
CAR NO. 999
… an entrant in the Variety B to B 2016 Berowra to Bowen Bash
If in any doubt about this please do not hesitate to contact me at the office as it’s extremely important
we play to the rules of the land regarding charities. And please don’t change its shape either! We ask
Car Captains or Team Leaders to double check their helpers that they are getting it right. Thank you.
Send Sally an email and she’ll forward the logos to you, [email protected]
SERVICE CERTIFICATES
If you are coming up to 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years of Bashing this year, you need to let us know in
the office. It is up to you to inform us and if you don’t – and – on the night you don’t get your
certificate, then don’t blame us!!!!! Is your name missing and have we received your entry form yet?
Below is a list of Bashers who have nominated so far, if your name is not on this list, it’s time to get
your Entry Form in! Here are the links;
Car Captain: https://variety.smartygrants.com.au/2016B2BBashCarCaptainEntryForm
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Car Crew: https://variety.smartygrants.com.au/2016B2BBashCrewEntryForm
Officials: https://variety.smartygrants.com.au/2016B2BBashOfficialsEntryForm
Car #
Certificate First
Name
Surname
57
351
888
41
F-1-11
1960
5
5
5
5
5
5
Grahame
George
Scott
Stewart
Di
Mandy
Henderson
Frilingos
Broadfoot
Adams
Wilbraham
Parker
33
800
160
67
69
161
161
37
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Steve
George
Anthony
Lachlan
Pauline
Gus
Joe
Ross
Shuttleworth
Gioulis
Messina
Cordato
Meers
Signorelli
Cautela
Stuart
57
148
15
15
Robin
Kymbo
Henderson
Godson
112
999A
20
20
Ron
Ian
Burns
Banks
OV1
25
317
1970
25
25
Peter
Joe
Lindsay
Hebbes AM
Mullaly
Curry
THAT’S IT - TIME TO GO
That’s all I have for you at the moment but if you have anything you’d like inserted into the next BB
don’t hesitate to send it in to me at any time. Do you have any fundraisers planned? Let me know.
And as always, please feel free to contact Sally or myself at any time if we can assist you in any way,
in your endeavours, to join us on this year’s Variety Brydens Lawyers Berowra to Bowen Bash.
And remember, we are only a phone call away to help.
STUART TELFER
Motoring Events Manager –
M 0425 277 673
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Your Motoring Events Committee is; Peter Hebbes AM (Chairman), Jack Cannons AM, Gordon
Cooper AM, Paul Mullaly, Sally Ross (Motoring Events Coordinator) and Stuart Telfer (Motoring
Events Manager)
PARTS FOR SALE
For Sale - New Brantz 2s trip Meter, digital display, Overall distance, interval plus very accurate
Speedometer plus display Speed average. With remote reset attachment. This is the upgraded
model, was going to replace my Brantz 2 but couldn’t be bothered. $500.00
Also, Auto Pro thermostat temperature gauge, used but working fine, very accurate temperature
display. $50.00. Call Rocky 0437 933 737 or email for Pics or further information
[email protected]
CARS FOR SALE
The Bash office is constantly getting enquiries from new entrants about cars that are
available for purchase. If you’ve got a car for sale, please forward the details to the office. If
you’ve bought or sold one of these cars, also contact us. These are bought “As is” and have
not in any way been viewed by the Bash Office and the Bash Office cannot be held
responsible for any part of the transaction should one take place.
CAR 2214 - 1967 VC Valiant Station Wagon. Built from the
ground up as a Bash car in 2010, the Valiant has successfully
completed 6 x NSW Variety Bashes. Suspension was rebuilt by
The Ultimate Suspension and has heavy duty torsion bars and
excellent clearance. Engine was professionally rebuilt by Harris
Engines. Car is supplied with air conditioning, UHF Radio, HID
Driving lights, twin cooling fan system, dual braking system,
limited slip differential, trip meter, built-in compressor for inflating tyres, and many extras. Heaps of
storage. Supplied with two spare tyres, extra spare rims, 4 x jerry cans, a shed load of spare parts
and rego until July 2016. The car also has its own website with a complete history www.car2214.com
and the website can be supplied with the car if required! The car has been extremely reliable and has
completed the last 6 Bashes without any dramas! $9,500 ono – call Andrew on 0412 617 638
Car 2088 - 1966 Valiant VC Safari Wagon – slant 6 engine. This
car, which has done 4 bashes and took 4 large guys on the 2015
Bash from Bass Hill to Bunbury. Being a wagon there is plenty of
room!! It is bash ready and comes with accommodation bookings
for 2016 and a booked pallecon on the storage truck, if required.
Work done includes a rebuilt manual gearbox – Celica 5 speed –
done this year - plus new clutch, bearings, ball joints, all electrics,
windscreen, battery, door seals, bull bar, brakes, tyres, seatbelts,
CB and aerial etc. It comes with Terratrip computer, GPS, and heaps of spares and tools. There is
no rust in the body. It has Holden Statesman bucket seats in the front. Registration until March 2017.
The car is in Mosman in Sydney. It owes us a lot but we are asking $9900, which includes $500
Entry Fee! Please call Murray McInnes on 0413154624
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1974 HOLDEN HQ Statesman in excellent condition set up as a
Variety BASH car with the theme of the "Wiggles." Engine and
gearbox were fully rebuilt approx., 15,000kms ago. Car has
electronic ignition, cam, extractors, 650 holley, heavy duty
suspension, bucket seats, trippi meter, engine bash plate, 120
litre aux. fuel tank in boot, LSD, UHF radio, engine safety chains,
stereo with roof mounted speakers, 2 spare wheels plus much,
more. This vehicle is ready to go on its next Bash and will be a
dream for any new owner. Get more details from the owner,
Glen Lewis, on 0437 032 393. $25,000 negotiable.
This HR Holden is a NSW car that went on the SA Bash many
years ago as S.A. #13. As you can see from the photo the car is
RS as it has sat in a paddock for years, but the running gear
would be worth having. This is what it has; Bond 1/2 roll cage,
worked engine, headers carby cam. etc., 5 sp Celica gearbox,
L.S.D. diff, Front disc brakes, 6 special wheel 8mm steel, all
front end wishbones reinforced, Body rusty, 3 comfy seats, All
parts would need service, Contact John Mineeff 0412 594 195.
Price $ negotiable. Will sell whole or in bits.
Car 77 – Mercedes 280se 3.5 V8 1971. Professionally built by
Steve Roberts, service manager at McIntosh Mercedes and
campaigned by the Bush Cricketers before us, Car 77 is one of
the most reliable, best prepared Mercs. In excellent condition
inside & out, retaining all trim and no odd bits of bodywork it can,
with a quick removal of racks, convert to a classic daily driver.
We still have the 1971 dealer delivery manifest. It has Terratrip, f
& r skid plates, HD King Springs w/Bilstein, air bags, on board
compressor, 10 wheels & tyres (road & off-road), UHF. It also
has a huge range of spares inc. very expensive rare bits like
ECU, FI points, king pins etc. It has a recently reconditioned later 4 speed auto box and the motor is
awesome with less than 60K on it. Previous sponsors like the NRL love it because its not rubbish & it
looks good. $16,750 negotiable. Phone Mike on 0414 949 096 or Chris on 0412 795 615 or
[email protected]
WB Ute owned and prepared by John Williams (Willo): 6 cylinder - 5 speed T5 Gearbox Commodore Disc Brakes all round - Duel Fuel Tanks (150 litres) Commodore Diff 3.45 Ratio - 6 X
15" wheels - Reinforced Chassis - Bull Bar - Roll Cage - Full Harness - Seat Belts - Flashing Lights CB - Trippy Meter - Lots of Spares. Phone: (02) 4379 1723 - 0429 905 834. $18,000.00
1974 Ford Falcon station wagon. 4.1 crossflow motor, 4 speed
gearbox, Air bag over leaf spring suspension, large roof rack,
and with all the needed accessories required for a bash car
except for the trip meter. It comes with 2 spare wheels, 2 spare
axles, 2 jerry cans, spare belts and hoses, cargo barrier and
alloy bull bar. Will be sold with approx 5 months rego. $8000
ono, call Bill M: 0407954553
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1960 Tank Fairlane Station Wagon. It has four bucket seats, re built engine and diff and plenty of
more things done to it. The owner, Dean Blaschke has done Victorian, South Australian and
Northern Territory Variety Bashes and it comes with the rego plates BASH 93. He wants $10,000
ono and you can ring Dean on 0432 321 749.
1970 Mercedes Benz 280S. This vehicle was set up by Frank
Lowndes (father of Craig) a very experienced engineer. The car
has amazing handling ability while still giving the comfort of a
floating lounge room. The car has completed a couple of bashes
and is currently located on the Gold Coast. The car has a new
transmission fitted before the last event, and includes a new
radiator,14” wheels with rally tyres with 2 spares, UHF Radio, a
terratrip meter, extra stainless steel fuel tank, stainless steel air
tank for operating the horn, led flashing lights with a speaker
through them and 6 different emergency sirens. No rust in body work but engine needs some
attention. Currently unregistered. Price…$7,500. Contact Roger 0412170028 or email
[email protected] for more information.