Sunday November 2nd 2008

Despite the weather forecast of thunderstorms (which did not develop) 16 cars ran the gauntlet & were on display at Southbank for what turned out to be a fabulous sunny day well supported by our Thunderbird friends.

The count was 8 Lincolns, 1 Mercury, 4 Thunderbirds, 1 Mustang, 1 super nice 427 Corvette and 1 Customised Mazda ute on airbags.

The day gave us the opportunity to trial our clubs new PA music system which pumped R&R all day.

Thanks to Frank Richards for bringing the only Mercury & traveling the farthest of all from Ballarat.

LMCCV & TOCA Attendees:

Frank Richards: Mercury Cougar

Ryan Lednar: 66 Lincoln convertible (now on airbags & spokes)

Jim Hargraves & Leanne: 60 Lincoln Premier

John Roberts: 70 Lincoln Town Car

Theo & Lucinda Vennix: 56 T/Bird

Richard Cantwell: 63 T/Bird

Mario & Marion Farrugia: 62 T/Bird

Ray Dove: 56 T/Bird

Mark Russell & Sue: Mustang F/B Coupe

Lorne Sturdy: 79 Lincoln Town Coupe

Eric Hill: 79 Lincoln MKV

Gary Tyley & Kerryn: 72 Lincoln MKIV

John Hull: 74 Lincoln MKIV

On a cruise day to Ballarat LMCCV firstly visited "All American Auto Parts" where Ron McLean kindly showed his facility & car collection over a very welcome morning tea at his sales office. Then onto Nick's Restaurant in Sturt St for lunch where member & proprietor Nick Marios generously donated lunch for all. The day concluded with a car museum visit arranged by Nick.

Saturday 13th Sept 2008 - Diamond Creek Town Fair
LMCCV was invited by Diamond Creek Rotary to participate in the annual Diamond Creek Town Fair. Unfortunately no Mercury's but a good roll up of Lincolns arrived & waited in a side street for the nod to join into the procession through the main street before being directed to the fair grounds where we set up our club display. Our display won us a $200 cheque being the prize for best club display.