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 We
were delighted to hear that Robert and Mona are planning to add
to their impressive range of vintage Bentley news and information
with a regular Newsletter. I first came across www.vintagebentleys.org
when a small error on my keyboard led me to their site, rather than
ours! (Note carefully the spelling!) I wasn't aware of their endeavors
before, but am now a regular user. In fact I was very pleased and
surprised to see that they had several old photos of my 3-litre
that I hadn't seen before! They provide a wonderful resource and
do a great job for the vintage Bentley enthusiast. The Bentley Drivers
Club of Australia wishes them every success with their Newsletter.
Bentley Drivers Club of Australia
The Bentley Drivers Club of Australia will celebrate its 53rd birthday
in 2009 and another active programme of events is planned for the
year ahead, including several day runs, a dinner and a weekend rally.
Details can be found at our website: www.vintagebentley.org.
(Note carefully the spelling!)
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Canberra National
Bentley Rally September 2008
Bentley Drivers Club of Australia |
Last year the club and the BDC (Victoria Region)
organised a most successful National Bentley Rally in Canberra,
the first in the national capital. More than 75 Bentleys of all
eras (including 23 "WO's") came from around Australia
— the largest such gathering we've ever had. This was the 16th
national meeting, the first having been held more than 30 years
ago. We, and our vintage sports car friends in Australia, continue
to enjoy our motoring in the wide open spaces. That's what it's
all about — using and enjoying our old cars. Visitors are always
most welcome. Contact details are to be found on our website.
Three of our members are off to the United Arab Emirates, mainly
Doha, Abu Dhabi, Oman and Dubai, later this month to join the "Arabian
Gulf Adventure" Bentley/Rolls Royce Rally. We will cover some
1,500 miles over three weeks, so we are not expecting it to be too
arduous, but should be lots of fun. At this stage sand/dust storms
are one of our main concerns for the cars with no air filters. The
ladies' panty-hose might have to be put to good use! We will give
you a report after we get back.
Phillip Schudmak
Secretary
Bentley Drivers Club of Australia
Feb 14, 2009
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