Thursday, March 24, 2016

VMCCWA Swap Meet 2016


It's been a few years since I've been able to attend the Vintage Motorcycle Club of WA's annual swapmeet at the Cannington exhibition centre because of classic car commitments. This year, although I attended the start of the German Car Day I did not go on the run, so I had time to pop over to Cannington.

Veteran BSA

Ariel and Matchless

BSA scrambler row


The magnificent Scott Flying Squirrel. These magnificent British motorcycles were powered by a two cylinder, water cooled two-stoke engine. No other motorcycle sounds like them.

Ariel



Indian and BSA in military spec



Although I arrived around 10.45am many of the bikes in the exhibition had moved on and there were fewer sellers than previous years.

This veteran Yale motorcycle drew a lot of attention running outside the exhibition hall.

A bargain for the odd-scoot fan - four dismantled Puch scooters. If I didn't have so many other projects on the go....

And speaking of Scotts - two Scott restoration projects at $5000 and $8000 respectively.

The Scott engine is reminiscent of the DKW two cylinder engine. It is now believed that DKW's 3 cylinder two-stroke was developed from the Scott 3 cylinder engine.


Tuesday, March 22, 2016

German Car Day, Perth 2016


After a record turnout a last years German Car Day, this year's event was planned to be bigger and better. Cars gathered in Perth before setting off on a drive to Dwellingup about an hour and half south of Perth. GCD is more of a modern car event and there was a great turnout of Mercedes-Benz', Porsche's and Audi's. There were a few classics on show.

My DKW was in great company with an Amphicar and Farmobil.

Although it's powered by an English Triumph Herald engine the Amphicar is all German.

The Amphicar is such an extraordinary vehicle it always draws crowds and comment.

The Farmobil was a light, general purpose farm vehicle designed by the German Fahr tractor company. It was powered by a two cylinder 700cc BMW motorcycle engine (also used for the BMW 700 sedan). Fahr did not have the presses to build the bodyshell so construction was subcontracted to a Greek company. Chrysler bought Fahr and attempted to sell the vehicle in the US and elsewhere, but it did not sell and less than a 1000 were built. This rare survivor was bought from France and restored to an immaculate condition.

1951 Mercedes-Benz



1960 NSU Ro-80

It's rare to see early Audi's anywhere these days. This is an Audi 80 Fox. It was owned originally by the new owner's grandfather. Good to see them keeping it in the family.


The Amphicar sets off


And the Farmobil heads home