From: Bruce White ([email protected])
Date: 21 Feb 2002
Time: 17:45:51
Remote Name: 129.96.230.135
Greg, the system here was similar to the Queensland one…. But now (as of about 4 years ago) we have a new system, we fill in our own ‘Log Books’. Any trip, any place we like, when ever we want - up to 90 days a year. You must be a member of a local car club (also that club must be a federation member) to get a log book. Details of the journey MUST be entered in the log book prior to your trip. The use MUST be non commercial. The system is easier for both the owner and the clubs involved. Clubs no longer need to plan a year in advance for the majority of its runs.
I agree with your comments, I think we all have concerns about keeping original examples of Sevens (and on the road). I have always had the view a good original car should be worth more then an over restored car, but that doesn’t seem the case here.
Re driving them; I have noticed a drop off in the past 5-7 years here. I first had my car on full rego but after a couple of years switched to historic rego. I think there are two reasons for this trend here….
- modern cars are faster in acceleration and braking today (compared to 5 – 10 years ago) and don’t expect slower 20’s and 30’vehicles with next to no brakes in daily traffic flow. I know this is a concern to some here.
- drivers of 20’s and 30’s vehicles are sadly aging and not many young people are interested in pre 1960’s cars.
I have noticed the veteran runs here tend to be organized in the very early hours of the day to avoid hassles in modern traffic even on the weekend.
I dream of driving down lovely quite English lanes!
BTW I have brighter tail lamps them head lamps! I want to be seen at night….. at least from the back……
Greg, I think you and Christine are legends driving all over Australia in your Sevens. How many miles have you guys done in the past 5 years?
Bruce