Club News

YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!

Your Club is in urgent need of volunteers to fill vacant posts on the Committee, which are currently being covered by existing Committee Members doubling-up on their responsibilities.

Ours is a strong and vibrant Club, butneeds a full complement of volunteers on the Committee to run it.  We’ve managed to fill a couple of vacancies, but are still looking for members to act as UK Rally Secretary and Public Relations Officer/NEC Show Organiser, so please get in touch with a member of the committee (see ‘Who does what’) if you can help.

As for next year, we have received notice that our Chairman John Weir and Post ’54 Spares Secretary Richard Monk both wish to retire from their posts (after 40 years service in Richard’s case!) at the 2025 AGM, so please also consider if you are able to help with these vacancies from the next AGM.

Drive it day – Sunday 27 April 2025

Yesterday’s Vehicles Supporting Today’s Children. National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention, the motor vehicle. It’s also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads, while fund-raising for charity. Please see the website for how to support the event and buy a fundraising ‘rally plaque’  www.driveitday.co.uk

Wolseley 6/80 spares

This post is on behalf of club member David Burley:
“I need to clear a large amount of 6/80 spares very quickly from a barn in North Essex UK, with the intention of all monies going to charity.

The list is huge!
Mainly 6/80.Carburettors, Distributers, Doors, Glass, Trims, Arm rests/ green, Bonnet, Boot lid, Starter, Dynamo, Rear springs, Front suspension parts, Dash gauges, Fuel pump, Switches, Coil, Brake drums, Regulator box, Oil filters/ felt type, Hub caps, Engine valves & springs, Fuel tank, Wheels, Radiator Grille. There is also an Engine almost complete, Gearbox and Rear axle.

The list is not exhaustive.

If anyone, or the club is interested in any or all of the parts, please contact me for further info on parts & condition.  Reasonable donation to charity via me is preferred.”

davidgb57@gmail.com, 07748 975171 (please leave a message if not available)

UPDATED LIST 15TH JANUARY 2025

There is still a Series 1 engine and gearbox.
Other parts (list not exhaustive) include:
Front suspension king pins, F/ Brakes, drums & hubs.
Manifold for Series 2 with twin carbs.
3 Arm rests, green.
Regulator box.
2 x distributors.
Radiator.
Petrol tank.
Master cylinder body.
Track rods & ends plus various steering links.
Steering box & column.
Steering idler.
Door – Left front no window.
Door – Right rear complete.
Door – Right front no window.
Some door window glass
Bonnet –  a bit rusty, needs work.
Petrol filler tube with cap.
Wheels x 2.
Hub caps x 3.
Dynamo.
Six cylinder valve spring compressor tools x 3.
Wiper motor.
And a whole load of bits & bobs in various crates.
Time is running out as the property is under development and needs to be cleared.