WE CELEBRATED 20 YEARS IN 2010
Now we’re looking forward to the next 20 years.
G’day Sydney Torana Club Members & Guests
Welcome to the Sydney Torana Club website. It features great information on club activities, all the latest club run reports and club member news. Members cars and projects plus lots more. Look around – we hope you enjoy the site.
We are pleased to announce partnership support from Lumley Special Vehicles. Specialist insurance for motoring enthusiasts.
Bowling Social Night at Campbelltown City Bowl
Sarurday 12th May 2012
Club members met at the Campbelltown Sizzler for a bite to eat to build up their strength before heading to the bowling centre. As usual this was a well attended event because the clubs “Golden Pin” trophy was on offer to the bowler with the highest combined score over two games.
Styles of bowling varied throughout the competition with some showing excellence and others thinking it was time to give up and try another not so stressful sport. But it was all good fun. When the dust had settled and the scores tallied it was Ralph Falcone with a score of 294 just edging out Darren Hayward on 291 to win the covetted trophy.
Well done to Ralph and all those who came to enjoy the company of good friends on a fun night out. Keep practising and we’ll do it again later in the year.
Those who attended were:
Alan & Denise Reid
Darren, Kylie, Corey & Kristy Hayward
David & Jane Camilleri
David Ball
Donnah Danswan
Glenn, Sharon Amelia & Danielle Asquith
John, Lisa & Lauren Homburg
Keith Cunningham
Matt & Amanda Rowe
Nigel, Kathleen & Dylan Whittaker
Ralph, Lucinda & Alex Falcone
Sandy, Susan, Caitlyn, Cameron & Joshua Ferrier
Simon & Sarah Reid
Report and Pics from Keith & Alan
Enjoying dinner at Sizzler
Ralph with his trophy and proud children
Saturday 12th May 2012 ~ Silverwater Park
This is a show attended by the club every year to show support for the Christian biking community. As ususal there were some awesome looking bikes and cars on display.
The show was postponed from its original date earlier in the year due to Sydneys heavy rain but on the day it was very hot and sunny.
Attending were:
Dave Ball – Red LJ sedan
Hans Luttringer – White LJ GTR
Bill Luttringer – Mint Julip LX SLR 5000
Al Stratton _ White LX Hatch
Alan & Denise Reid – Yellow LX Hatch
Ken Scvorer – Blue LX A9X Sedan
Tim Leggett turned up on foot for a visit and show of support as did Sandy, Susan and the kids.
Cars honoured on the day for excellence were:
Hans Luttringer – Best GMH Vehicle
Bill Luttringer – Best Original Car
Al Stratton – Best modified
and the club won the trophy and $100.00 for Best Presented Club.
The Sydney Torana Club is pleased to offer by SILENT AUCTION the following:
A mounted and framed Peter Brock picture entitled “Celebrating 30 Years of Bathurst 1979 – 2009″
This superb framed print sized 100.5cm x 83cm also has an inscribed silver plaque reading “Passion – Urgency – Commitment”
There is also text indicating the cars in which Peter Brock won Bathurst and winning race times.
Truely a must have for the Torana or Peter Brock fan!
The starting bid for this item is $100.00 and bids in excess of this amount should be forwarded to:
admin@sydneytoranaclub.com
Please include a name, email address and phone number when making a bid
Bidding will be closed off at 5.00pm 12th June 2012 AEST and winner will be contacted by email for arrangements to be made for collection of the picture as it is too large for posting and delivery does not form part of the overall auction. The winner and winning bid will also be announced at the AGM of the Sydney Torana Club on that night.
Please note that no information regarding bid amounts will be made available prior to or during the period of the auction.
Sunday 6th May 2012
Club members met at Hoxton Park McDonalds at 8.00am for the short drive to the Liverpool Catholic Club for the annual Kool Kruisers Car Show. As always the quality of cars on display were wonderfully presented.
Kathleen’s Ultra Blue LX Sedan won the trophy for Best Torana. Well done Kathleen!
Membersattending were:
Wayne Northey
Matt & Belinda Peacock
Donnah Danswan
Greg Jackson
Jurgen Hoomans
Greg Jackson
Dave Camilleri
Keith Cunningham
Tony Natoli
Les Mercer
Nigel & Kathleen Whittaker also represented the club and had a trade display for their business ~ Extreme Fuel Systems
Other members on site during the day but not with their cars were:
Alan & Denise Reid
Sandy & Susan Ferrier
Matt Rowe
Darren Hayward
Report from Keith
Pics from Belinda & Nigel
Is this a sad day or one for celebration?
After talking about it for a long time, the Red Beast of Berala has been loaded in a container and on it’s way to a new owner in West Australia.
Rumour has it that the residents around Berala and Auburn are cheering as there will be no more burn outs in the streets from Les or Timmy!
Sad day Les!
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April 2012
Groups of members met at different locations before heading south and by the time all had reached Batemans Bay there were some troubles: Keith had a constantly deflating front tyre which necessitated several stops (some queried whether it was another assination attempt on the President!), Greg had electrical problems which can be blamed on Strathfield Car Radio and the weather turned sour. By the time all had arrived at the Bay, it was pouring with rain.
Not to worry, with the aid of some newly purchased umbrellas many of the group did a walk around the Bay to do some shopping or just sightseeing before heading back to the motel for an afternoon drink.
Dinner was organised at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club and we were collected in 2 shifts by the clubs courtesy bus which made life simpler. After dinner it was the normal sit around and chat at the motel until the manager turned out the lights at about 10.00pm.
Fortunately Sunday morning was bright and sunny and after a hearty motel breakfast it was off to Mogo Zoo which is an interesting place to visit. Thanks to Jurgen a good group discount was negotiated on the entry price.
Following the zoo visit several members decided it was time to head off home while others chose to have lunch and a look around the Mogo township.
During this time Alan had a problem and the ignition key on the HB was broken. With all the experts on hand no one knew how to hot wire the car. Ingenuity took over and eventually it was a simple matter of dimantling the ingnition barrel and using a screwdriver as the key. (No steering lock on the HB helps!)
A quick lunch of cheese, dip and biscuits on the boot of the HB and we were off home without further problems.
It was another excellent weekend away which was well supported and enjoyed by all.
Those who attended were:
Alan & Denise Reid – White HB
Darren & Kylie Hayward + 2 – White LX Hatch
David & Jane Camilleri – Cyan LJ Coupe
Donnah Danswan – Yellow LH SLR 5000
Greg & Veronique Jackson – Phantom Purple LJ Coupe
Jurgen & Robyne Hoomans – Red LJ Coupe
Keith & Janice Cunningham + 2 – White LH SLR 5000
Matt Rowe – White LH Sedan
Nigel & Kathleen Whittaker + 1 – Red VE GTS
Peter & Daniel McGlin – Blue VZ Ute
Sandy & Susan Ferrier + 3 – Silver Camry
Stuart & Carol Hutcheon – Patina Gold LJ Sedan
Sunday we were joined by:
Denise – Blue LX Sedan
Trevor – Orange LX Sedan
Plus friends from Canberra
Report from Alan ~ Pics from Robyne, Susan and Alan
Cars at the Reef Motel
Oh Ah photo!
Fun times feeding animals and kids having their photo taken
Even the big kids got in on the act!
Impromptu cheese & bickies on the boot of the HB
Oops – and no spare!
El President repairing his constantly deflating tyre.
(Another assination attempt!)
Cars at the Zoo
and our group shot
From the statistics gained from the website, I was amazed to find out where “hits” on the Sydney Torana Club website are coming from.
Just look at the list below, these are views to our website in the last month.
Country Views
Australia 4,116
New Zealand 42
United States 31
India 29
Hong Kong 17
Singapore 16
United Kingdom 15
Indonesia 9
Netherlands 4
Thailand 4
Philippines 3
France 3
Panama 3
Belgium 3
Turkey 2
South Africa 2
Moldova 2
Nigeria 2
Venezuela 2
Norway 2
Hungary 2
Ireland 1
Malta 1
Greece 1
Brazil 1
Malaysia 1
Switzerland 1
Italy 1
Slovakia 1
Viet Nam 1
Croatia 1
And in the 2 years since this website has been operating (April 2010) there have been 108500 visits to the site.
Saturday 7th April 20121
27 of our members cars were assembled at Auburn Maccas on time and ready to go under brilliant sunshine. To be at the showgrounds we had to arrive in a single group and, ably led by our Vice Pres. we all made it without getting lost or separated due to traffic lights during the 5 minute drive. As usual the drive into our allotted position was done at a snails pace (although I swear I saw a snail pass me at one stage!) and we were quickly set up and sorted for the day.
The roster system of members fielding questions from the public and providing patient information worked well throughout the day although there was one persistent looker who seemed to be there all day and was avoided by all of us at one stage or another. There were other strange comments overheard as well – like the fellow telling his young son that he used to drive an LC Torana just like this one here. Unfortunately he was referring to Darrens LX Hatch!
For most of the day it was hot and had us seeking shade wherever possible but by the afternoon it had cooled off and become windy and jackets were being sought out.
Typically the RAS staff were strangely organised and at 5.00pm when we had to depart they had us drive through the crowds of people when we were situated right next to an exit – but it was all good fun.
Everyone seemed to have a good time and enjoyed the Easter Show for 2012.
Those attending, along with partners, wives/husbands/children and associated family and friends were:
Dave Ball
Len Brown
Donnah Danswan
Alan Reid
Darren Hayward
Matt Rowe
Simon Reid
Les Mercer
Belinda Peacock
Matther Peacock
Greg Jackson (AKA Ball)
Keith Cunningham
David Witchard
Matthew Hort
Wayne Northey
Tony Natoli
Dave Camilleri
Stuart Hutcheson
Ralph Falcone
Sandy Ferrier
Jurgen Hoomans
Darren Thomas
Ron Jackson
Kathleen Abrahams
Nigel Whittaker
Phillip Carabitos
Daniel Dupavillon.
Cheers Alan
Early morning at Auburn Maccas
Trying to get into the showgrounds
Parts of our display area
Getting out of the showgrounds
Sunday 25th March 2012
I attended this show on the invitation of the ACT/Queanbeyan Pre ’80′s Car Enthusiasts. Over 500 cars attended of all makes and models imaginable. Race cars, street cars, bikes, trucks and vintage stuff.
Best part was that it was a free show.
A show I’ll be going to again next year.
Alan
A few random pics from the day.
