Now that we have all had time for the dust to settle after the spectacular Sylvanvale Pre WWll Vintage Car Show I can report that Sunday's extravaganza went off without a hitch.
I must admit that I breathed a sigh of relief when my alarm woke me at 0400am. I took a quick look out my bedroom window to be greeted by a sky full of glittering stars.
The BIG day had finally arrived, in less than 3 hours our team would be ready to hit the ground running all primed up to start welcoming the 1st Vintage Cars and earlybird spectators that would be arriving in the Car Park in Sutherland around 0700 am.
This year's event was in full swing by 1000 am, all the exhibitors' cars were parked neatly on the asphalt in the Sutherland Shire Council Car Park. The vehicles looked magnificent in the early morning sun because by now many 100's of people were already admiring and mingling around these treasures from a long gone era at their leisure.
I cannot thank you all enough for supporting this wonderful event to raise money for the clients at Sylvanvale, all funds raised this year will go towards purchasing a new wheelchair accessible vehicle for the exclusive use of people Sylvanvale supports.
Special mention to all the volunteers from Sylvanvale, Qantas and the Chrysler Restorers Club, without their help and dedication this event would never have happened.
Kiaran Drew (Paramedic) and his offsider were in the background just in case we had a medical emergency, thanks a million.
By now you have probably heard and read about my inner circle team that I have mentioned in various emails over the years, without the expertise and knowledge of Trevor-John-Geoff and Chad our electrician, Sylvanvale's Pre WWll Vintage Car Show would have never eventuated, these guys definitely keep me on the straight and narrow.
I must not fail to mention Julie Everton (Operations and Corporate Events) at Sylvanvale, we have successfully been working alongside each other now for 8 years, her networking skills and contacts within the Sutherland Shire Council along with organising the Politicians to show up at our event is pure GOLD which gives our unique Vintage Car Show credibility.
I could ramble on here all day long, however l am not going to bore you stupid as l normally do, l have decided to include some photographs that were taken at our event on Sunday by another friend and colleague John Stanley. I had the pleasure to work with John for 34 years at Qantas Airways as a 'Trolly Dolly'. In case you are not aware, John Stanley is also a very accomplished Motor Sport photographer as you will see by the quality of the photos in this email. Please click this link to view all of John's incredible images.
John has been photographing and covering motor sports in Australia since the fabulous motor racing days in Australia since the fabulous 60's
" A picture is worth a thousand words".
lsn't love Grand. (This is one of my favourite photos from the Weekend).
1931 Model A Ford 2 Door Tudor Delux Sedan. Jill Ashman-Shackleton enjoying one of Henry's Fords babies.
Happy Volunteers.
Younger generation checking out this 1931 Model A Ford Sedan. Notice how the rear door opens, they call these 'Suicide Doors'.
Jim Allinghams 1929 Model A Ford Tudor Sedan that was used in the 2004 "The Great Gatsby" movie that was made here in Australia. ( Uber anyone).
Ken's latest arrival. 1923 Oldsmobile "Six" 2 Passenger Roadster.
Best in Show:
Ray Schwarze 1934 Nash 4 door Tourer. (Overall winner on Sunday, Best in Show).
People's Choice Award:
Paul Kinder and his wife with his 1934 Morris Minor "Morrie".
Last but not least I am very happy to inform you all that we managed to increase our income slightly more than last year's record amount and under the present economic conditions I am very proud of our team's efforts.
It was wonderful to catch up with you all again this year, stay safe.
C.U. at our next show.
Yours sincerely
Ken Warburton.
(Organiser and Custodian of this very unique event).
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