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Article Directory
Articles of Interest
Below is a collection of interesting articles from our members over the years. To submit an article, restoration story, event report, or any other material you'd like to see on the website, please email the webmaster.
Saving the 1905 Motor Trade Documents
The VCCA Library Committee, while tidying up the attic of the Club’s hall in late 2023, discovered three unique and significant documents...
The Johnson Family Adventure - 2014
Their story of the 2014 Adelaide to Darwin Rally from start to finish.
Vauxhall 1903 to 2003
The Centenary of a Famous Name Compiled by Peter Weir In the 13th Century during his reign, King John, of Magna Carta fame, engaged the...
1913 Talbot Restoration - Neville Preston
In September 1962 I went to see Frank Craze of Bowral to find out the location of a Talbot that he knew about. Frank told me where to...
Apparently, not all Talbot's were Invincible...
The following is a re-print of an original letter dated 20th September, 1914, which was written to Clement- Talbot Ltd. by a Mr Tomkins,...
George Green and his Cars
Article first appeared in the August 1976 edition of Spit & Polish. Scroll down to see a collection of photos of his cars.
Sydney's First Ever All Veteran Run (4th April, 1954)
By John Hughes Originally, the only car club in Sydney, which catered for what we now call Veteran Cars, was the Vintage Sports Car Club....
How I Restored The Fronty Ford
By Victor Jacobs This article was first published in the Spit and Polish magazine, and has been supplied by Fronty's current owner Peter...
“Bluebell”, a 1911 Albion A3
By Rod Holmes About 1990, Peter Adams sister Susan, located an old Albion near Wauchope. It was completely dismantled, the parts were...
Three Weeks, Three States, 4108kms in a 1911 Fabrique National 2400 Tourer
23rd October - 13th November 2016 - Chris Duncan & Catherine Strutt Below is an extensive journal from Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt...
1912 Delahaye Restoration
This article is from the June 2020 edition of "Reflection" magazine by the Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Club. It documents the...
The Collectors Episode - Golden Fleece Memorabilia
Thanks to Bob Trevan and Bob Lamond for sourcing this episode of the ABC show "The Collectors", featuring Golden Fleece Memorabilia...
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