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THIS ISSUE
Cruise Control is the magazine of the Motafrenz Car Club Inc.
Volume 25, Issue 05. December 2018.
Cover by Editor. Main picture by Warren N.
CONTACT
Motafrenz Car Club Inc
PO Box 1331, Collingwood, VIC3066
Email: motafrenz@motafrenz.org.au
Web: www.motafrenz.org.au
/motafrenz @motafrenz
MEMBERSHIP
Annual membership for 2018/2019 (expires on June 30)
Single $45.00
Joint $60.00
MINUTES
The minutes of the committee meetings, the Annual General Meeting and any other sub-
committee or special meeting of the Club are available to all members upon request from the
secretary. Contact: secretary@motafrenz.org.au or 04 0788 2696
MEETINGS
The Committee invites you to attend and participate in the monthly committee meetings which are
held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm. If you have an event idea or any other
suggestions concerning the running of the Club, this is the perfect opportunity to have your say.
After the meeting, we enjoy a good old-fashioned pub meal and a few light refreshments. See the
Events pages for more details or email secretary@motafrenz.org.au
PAYMENTS
Motafrenz’ preferred method of payment is PayPal (go to www.paypal.com and make payment to
treasurer@motafrenz.org.au). Cheques may be made payable to Motafrenz Car Club or
Electronic Bank Transfer to our bank account BSB 033 063, Account 124490, Reference: Include
your name and the event/item you are paying for. Please email bank transfer details to
treasurer@motafrenz.org.au
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COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT Alan Benedetti president@motafrenz.org.au SECRETARY Joseph Sirianni secretary@motafrenz.org.au TREASURER Russell Lees 04 3985 2963 treasurer@motafrenz.org.au EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR Jeff Whitehead 04 2931 1737 events@motafrenz.org.au PUBLICATION EDITOR Mat Giacomantonio editor@motafrenz.org.au WEBMASTER Nick Bassett webmaster@motafrenz.org.au INTERSTATE LIAISON Ross Junor interstate@motafrenz.org.au
COMMUNITY GROUP LIAISON Anthony Wiseman community@motafrenz.org.au AOMC LIAISON Jeff Whitehead aomc@motafrenz.org.au FEDERATION LIAISON Alan Benedetti & Ross Junor federation@motafrenz.org.au MEMBERSHIP Brett Huxtable motafrenz@motafrenz.org.au PRIVACY OFFICER John McLeod privacy@motafrenz.org.au PROPERTY OFFICER Gordon Campbell 04 0788 2696 property@motafrenz.org.au CLUB PERMIT OFFICER Michael Frith 04 0919 6435 permit@motafrenz.org.au
Motafrenz Car Club is a member of the Association of Motoring Clubs [AOMC], Federation of
Veteran, Vintage & Classic Vehicle Clubs Victoria and Team Melbourne. Motafrenz Car Club is
authorised by VicRoads to operate under the Club Permit scheme for veteran, classic, historic and
street rod vehicles.
The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of Motafrenz, its Members, nor
its Committee. Whilst all due care is taken, neither Motafrenz, its Members, nor its Committee can
accept any responsibility for the accuracy of any item, service or advice printed in, or adopted
from this publication. The Editor reserves the right to edit or omit any material submitted for
inclusion in this publication.
Organisation Registration Number: A0029548A
© 2018 Motafrenz Car Club Inc.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ............................................................................................ 4
ED SEZ ................................................................................................... 5
PREZ SEZ ............................................................................................... 6
GAY-TRACTIONS .............................................................................. 10
CONGRAUTLATIONS ON YOUR WEDDING MIKE AND CESC!20
............................................................................................................... 21
UPPER YARRA RESERVOIR DRIVE ............................................... 22
DOUG’S MORRIS COMMERCIAL LC3 ........................................... 25
CLUB PERMIT SCHEME STICKER INPUT REQUESTED
............................................................................................................... 38
WHEN CAR INTERIORS WERE COLOURFUL .............................. 41
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ED SEZ
ear reader,
Our
December
edition
contains the Upper Yarra
Drive report, a continuation on
automotive interiors, and
more CPS information.
Member Doug V has written about his beautiful and unique Morris Commercial
LC3, which is also for sale.
There was also the wedding of Motafrenz members Mike and Cesc, big
congratulations/felicitacions to you both and many happy, wonderful years
together!
As always, if you have anything interesting that you think our readers may
enjoy, or any suggestions please send it to editor@motafrenz.org.au
Mat
D
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PREZ SEZ
Ello All!
It’s been a crazy couple
of months here – the Club is finalising it’s
schedule for Midsumma and we’ve had our
usual events.
The Committee have made the decision to purchase a trailer to store and
transport the Club equipment – Gordon has kindly been storing the gear for
many years and this will make the movement of the equipment much easier.
The Club are finalising a grant application to help off-set some of the cost
involved, but the Club’s coffers have been steadily growing and it’s time to
give back to the members. Storage and security of the trailer and contents has
been determined, but access will be much improved.
Unfortunately, I have had to miss a few events due to work commitments, but
I’m looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. The Magical
Mystery Tour is top of my list of things to finish!
H
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Huge congratulations must go out to Michael Frith & Cesc Rubio who
celebrated their marriage through November! It’s not so long ago that
Motafrenz was part of the protest at Pride March with our Can’t Marry theme…
The Club Christmas party is this coming weekend – thanks to the host for
opening their home to the members.
Midsumma events are always a fun and we look forward to seeing as many of
you as possible at Carnival, the Magical Mystery Tour (yes – I’m biased about
this one!), Sports Day, and Pride March. All enable us to mix with our friends
from both within the Club and from out-side of it – to interact with the diverse
mix of people who make up the community in which Motafrenz is based. We
also get to participate in the wider motoring communities Car Show season
with many of the years principal events held early in the year.
With the forthcoming summer and festive season, the Committee and myself
wish all members a safe and happy season – remember, we wanna see your
faces!
Best wishes and safe motoring!
Alan
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GAY-TRACTIONS
MONTHLY EVENTS
CLUB & COMMITTEE MEETING FOLLOWED BY DINNER (second Wednesday of every
month)
The Committee invites you to come along and participate in the monthly Club & Committee
Meeting. If you have an event idea or any other suggestions, this is the perfect opportunity to have
your say. After the meeting, we enjoy a good pub meal and a few light refreshments.
DATES:
Wednesday 12th
December 2018
Wednesday 9th
January 2019
Wednesday 13th
February 2019 …
TIME: Arrive by 6:45pmish and meet us upstairs in our meeting room. Committee starts at 7pm.
After the meeting we will move to our pre-booked table downstairs in the Dining Room. We will
then order our dinner (service is quick here).
WHERE: Retreat Hotel, 226 Nicholson St, Abbotsford VIC 3067. Just off Johnston St.
Street parking available
COST (only if dining at the hotel): Main course $17 - $25
BOOKING: Preferred
CONTACT: Joseph S - secretary@motafrenz.org.au
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SLOT CAR RACING (Third Wednesday of the month)
A Light-hearted, fun evening at Chris’ slot car raceway on the third Wednesday of each month.
Loan cars available for newcomers. Experience levels vary and the main thing is to enjoy the
camaraderie, have a laugh and a social chat. BYO snacks. Soft drinks, tea and coffee are
provided. Please arrive between 7:30 - 8:00 PM. RSVP to Chris at chrispics30@hotmail.com
DATES:
Wednesday 19th December 2018
Wednesday 16th January 2019 …
Wednesday 20th February 2019
SUNDAY DRIVE & LUNCH (3rd Sunday of Every Month)
For details see events listing which follows here.
4WD DAY TRIPS
Motafrenz has in the past run successful 4WD events. Previously these were scheduled with fixed
dates and locations with varying difficulty levels 1 to 3 out of five. Some members have taken up
the offer to complete a 4WD courses. Motafrenz holds an EPIRB emergency beacon device for
such use where telephony and radio communications are compromised, which is often the case
on 4WD events. Past events have been family and community friendly with picnics in amazingly
beautiful locations. This year Motafrenz is looking to get back to having 4WD events and needs a
club member who is willing to do some planning and organising.
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With the full support of the committee, this willing member will coordinate dates, times, places and
participants. The Motafrenz committee looks forward to getting 4WD events rolling again and it
does need time commitment. Please consider becoming active in this role and taking on 4WD
events.
Contact: Email Jeff W at events@motafrenz.org.au or come along to a committee meeting and get
involved.
FYI EVENTS
Note: With regard to events not organised by Motafrenz: the nature of events and the
entertainment provided is outside the control of Motafrenz. Members may care to view the event's
website where they can assess for themselves, from their point of view, the suitability of the event
and the entertainment provided by the organisers.
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DECEMBER
UPPER YARRA DRIVE AND PICNIC
WHEN: Sunday 18 November 2018
TIME: 10:00 am to ~5.00 pm
MEET: 10:00 am meet for a 10:30 departure at Nando's Ringwood
(Opposite Ringwood lake)
DESTINATION: Upper Yarra dam Picnic spot
DETAILS: A relaxing day again with members and friends complete with a very lovely drive
through the
forests and a gorgeous destination for a gorgeous picnic at the Upper Yarra Reservoir Park
BOOKING: Nice to know if you coming
BRING: Picnic gear and picnic lunch, sunscreen and walking shoes
SUITS CARS: All types
ROAD CONDITIONS: Sealed – Freeway & main roads
PETS: Okay. This is not a national park
COST: No cost
CONTACT: treasurer@motafrenz.org.au to let Russell know you're coming
LINKS:
DESTINATION DETAILS: http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/upper-yarra-reservoir-park
MEETING MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/9FwzVw5rRSH2
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CLUB & COMMITTEE MEETING FOLLOWED BY DINNER
2nd Wednesday of every month!
DATE: Wednesday 14 November DETAILS – See first page.
SLOT CAR RACING
3rd Wednesday of every month!
DATE: Wednesday 21 November DETAILS – See first page of this Event List
FYI - OUTintheOPEN Carnival Shepparton
WHEN: Saturday, Nov 3, 2018
WHERE: Queens Gardens, Shepparton VIC 3630, Australia (map)
MORE INFO: http://outintheopen.org.au
JANUARY 2019
CHRISTMAS PARTY
WHEN: Sunday 2 December 2018
TIME: Midday (12:00 noon) to ~5pm
MEET: Cranbourne. Address supplied with RSVP.
DETAILS: Our Christmas Party will again be held at a member's house this time in Melbourne’s
South East. This house has the best catering facilities and most charming hosts. There is very
likely chance of Garage talk and members’ vehicle show and tell. A highlight is also the Kris
Kringle, and this is very likely to be presented by Saint Mary Christmas (yes, she’s had a very big
promotion), and not to forget her reliable elves who will, one by one randomly hand out to each
and everyone present a gorgeous, quirky, or just plain sensible Kris Kringle gift; which you will
have brought along, nicely wrapped, and put under the Christmas tree upon your arrival.
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BOOKING: Essential for catering purposes. Please advise in your RSVP if you require a specific
menu. BRING: A ~$10 Kris Kringle wrapped in Christmas paper, drinks (BYO), chair, sunscreen,
your ideal choice of vehicle, Christmas cheer, friends, family, partner, swimmers and towel (there
may be a spar there) and anything you can think of that adds to the Motafrenz Christmas
experience.
SUITS CARS: All types
ROAD CONDITIONS: Sealed – Freeway & main roads
PETS: No pets. The resident cats will get anxious.
COST: ~$25
RSVP CONTACT: Jeff events@motafrenz.org.au events@motafrenz.org.au
CLUB & COMMITTEE MEETING FOLLOWED BY DINNER
2nd Wednesday of every month!
DATE: Wednesday 12 November DETAILS – See first page.
SLOT CAR RACING
3rd Wednesday of every month!
DATE: Wednesday 19 November DETAILS – See first page of this Event List
FEBRUARY 2019
CLUB & COMMITTEE MEETING FOLLOWED BY DINNER
2nd Wednesday of every month!
DATE: Wednesday 12 November DETAILS – See first page.
SLOT CAR RACING
3rd Wednesday of every month!
DATE: Wednesday 19 November DETAILS – See first page of this Event List
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MIDSUMMA! SEE BELOW- DETAILS TO FOLLOW
MIDSUMMA CARNIVAL
WHEN: Sunday 20 January 2019
DETAILS: To be confirmed
AUSTRALIA DAY AT FOREST GLADE
WHEN: Saturday 26 January 2019
DETAILS: To be confirmed
MOTAFRENZ MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR
WHEN: Monday 28 January 2019
DETAILS: To be confirmed
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CONGRAUTLATIONS ON YOUR
WEDDING MIKE AND CESC!
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Big congratulations to Motafrenz members Mike and Cesc on
their recent wedding! They are looking fabulous along with their
fresh ride, a 1966 Plymouth Fury.
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UPPER YARRA RESERVOIR
DRIVE By Russell L.
We were lucky, after a week where the weather had been on and off,
the forecast for our drive was sunny and 27C. The perfect weather for
a country drive and picnic amongst the stunning trees growing in the
Upper Yarra Reservoir picnic ground.
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We met between 10am to 10:30am at our normal meeting spot next to
Nando’s in Ringwood. As this is the third year this event had been run,
members who tuned up where mostly newbies, with Pamela first to
arrive in her stunning Mustang!
All up we had 12 members join us for the day, after a good 1 hour and
15 mins drive; we arrived at our picnic spot, claimed a table under the
trees in the shade and in true Motafrenz style, had a wonderful picnic
with many members bringing their favourite wines. One member only
came for the drive and turned around on arrival and said it was such a
good drive, I’m doing it again.
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The park is dog friendly, so several members bought their pooch and
special dog treat.
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DOUG’S MORRIS
COMMERCIAL LC3
By Doug V.
The Morris Commercial Model LC was produced in Adderley Park
Birmingham England.
Introduced in 1937, the LC chassis carries van or lorry bodywork with a
payload of 25/30cwt (Hundred Weight) (1270-1524 Kg)
[C for Centum, a hundred and Wt for weight]
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During World War 2, production was stopped on the LC, but resumed
in 1945 with Morris Commercial, utilising the LC Chassis to produce a
PV model but configured as a van, utilising many of the LC design
configurations. As such the LC and PV models have interchangeable
parts. This is most often forgotten by restorers, which fail to identify
original parts and understand the inter change ability when trying to
complete an original restoration.
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In 1948, Morris Commercial began production of the LC3 with the
model ending production in 1952. The Morris Commercial company
did not produce a LC2, but migrated from the original LC to LC3
model.
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The Morris Commercial LC3 (1948) that I own, has had major work
completed whilst retaining as much original condition. Significant work
includes retaining the original 1948 engine such that it is as new
condition internally. The original gearbox has been rejuvenated
internally. As such the vehicle retains its original condition but has been
given a new lease on life. The intention when restoring was is to keep
the vehicle in as original 1948 condition as practical. This included
restoring the cabin to its spartan look.
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The Dunlop steel rims that are fitted are original and retain their Dunlop
pressed stamps. All brake line and hydraulics have been renewed,
including all systems. As such the vehicle is as new condition as
practical.
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Many of the spares utilised in the restoration were originally sourced
from England.
The LC3 is a rear wheel drive vehicle. The Engine incorporates a 4
Cylinder overhead valve engine in unit construction with a dry-plate
clutch and a four-speed and reverse gearbox. The engine is a
straightforward design and mounted at the front of the chassis. The
engine is rated at 15.94 HP (~12 kW) with 42 BHP (~31 kW) at 3250
RPM
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From the gearbox the transmission to the rear axle is by single
propeller shaft with universal jointed ends. Torque is transmitted to the
rear wheels only, through spiral bevel gears and a four-bevel pinion
differential.
The front axle is a common design with the track rod fitted with ball and
socket type connections. The rear axle is a three-quarter floating type
with the hubs mounted on double ball bearings.
The steering box incorporates a cam gear type coupling linked to the
front axle by a draglink employing a ball and socket type connection.
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Petrol is delivered from a tank mounted on the right-hand side of the
chassis, with contents recorded on the dash. Original configuration
allowed Petrol to be delivered to the Carburettor by mechanical pump.
My vehicle has been modified to incorporate a electrically controlled
Fuel Pump, which delivers better volumetric flow to the Carburettor and
improves performance.
The foot brake is hydraulically operated and acts on all 4 wheels. The
hand break utilises a mechanical linkage and is independent of the
hydraulic system.
The suspension system incorporates semi-elliptical springs on all 4
wheels utilising hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.
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The Cabin incorporates manual side opening ventilation flaps to control
temperature internally. Winter allows the luxury of warmth generated by
the engine to gently warm the cabin, whilst the use of flap cooling is
recommended during summer operation.
The dash instrumentation retains original SMITHS instrumentation
showing Oil, AMP’s, and speedometer in M.P.H.
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In 1948 the LC3 was built with all the attributes of modern automotive
engineering which may appear primitive by our modern standards.
During the time it was built it was regarded highly by drivers for its ease
of driving, control, safety (it was not fitted with seatbelts) and
responsive action.
The vehicle is maintained in first class condition with significant effort
on my part. The vehicle is always garaged.
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The vehicle is a RARE example, especially in this condition. The
vehicle often draws onlookers to admire the finish and presentation of
the vehicle. It would make an ideal Promotional vehicle.
The vehicle is currently offered FOR SALE at $34,000 Negotiable
(Does not include Wine Barrels) with a current Victorian RWC.
Please call Doug on 0417 563 566 for details or inspection.
Year: 1948
Model: MORRIS COMMERCIAL LC3
Special features: ORIGINAL RESTORED CONDITION,
ENGLISH POST WAR PRECISION, OLD WORLD CHARM
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Crudities: None - great to drive
How I got it & Provenance of the car: Purchased from online
website
Why I love it: English post war precision, original restored
condition and double clutching
What I have done to it: See above
How other people could procure something similar: Keep
an eye online auction websites
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CLUB PERMIT SCHEME
STICKER INPUT REQUESTED
Vic Roads through the AOMC is seeking user’s thoughts on the paper
sticker that goes on to your windshield.
They want to know if we want to keep it, this might mean a slight cost
increase.
Or remove it as a requirement; they suggest that it would reduce costs.
In my opinion it would not mean a reduced permit fee.
So please let me know your thoughts via SMS or email to
permits@motafrenz.org.au
Also, a friendly reminder to make sure that you get to at least one
event per year.
And take note of which event you attended, I suggest you take a pic
and let me know when you are contacting me regarding renewals.
I will be in Spain from 15th December to 5th January if you’re renewal
comes in during this time you can send it though I will deal with it when
I get back.
Permits can be renewed up to three months after the expiration date,
without the need to get another RWC.
Happy red plate motoring,
Mike F, Club Permit Officer
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VICROADS IS INTRODUCING A NEW
NUMBER RANGE FOR CLUB
PERMIT NUMBER PLATES
By AOMC
The current series of plates for club permit holders ranges from
00000.H – 99999.H. We’re currently issuing plates from 95000.H
onwards, and expect to complete this series in the coming months.
The number series in our next release will range from 0002.H.2 –
9999.H.9. This new series will run on our existing plate design (dark
red background/white lettering).
To ensure the plates are readable by electronic readers and intelligent
management systems (used by the Victoria Police and tolling
organisations), there will be some combinations in this new number
range that we can’t use, particularly those with the numbers 0, 1 or 5
directly before or after the H.
We’ll let you know when distribution of this new series of plates
commences being distributed.
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Club permit enquiry February Delegates Meeting
CPS plates
Are plates transferable on sale of the vehicle?
When a CPS vehicle is sold, the permit is not transferrable and must
be cancelled with the purchaser to apply for a new permit. When the
permit is cancelled, there is no requirement for the plates to be
returned to VicRoads unless VicRoads specifically requests the plates
to be returned (which is done when a permit is cancelled due to a
breach.)
CPS plates are not transferrable except where (1) the owner
changes clubs or (2) the vehicle is sold to a member of the same
club.
There have been some instances of significant plates where re-use of
plates has been allowed. These are considered on a case by case
basis for rare and unusual circumstances.
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WHEN CAR INTERIORS WERE
COLOURFUL Taken from https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/when-car-interiors-were-
colorful/ article by MCG on August 2 2017.
Article supplied by Jeff W.
Auto cabins are rather drab these days. Brown, gray, black. Let’s turn
back the clock a few years and recall when car interiors from the Motor
City were celebrations of color.
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The automobile is in a commodity phase of its product cycle, it
appears. For years now, the most popular exterior colors in the new car
showrooms include white, gray, and beige. Interiors are equally
nondescript, too: It’s rare to find anything more colorful than monotone
brown, black, or gray. And what’s more, no one appears to care. Car
buyers seem perfectly happy with these bland, limited choices.
It wasn’t always this way. A few decades ago, automobiles were bold,
bright celebrations of color, including their interiors. Here are a very few
examples—far from a complete survey to be sure, simply a quick look
back. Do you have a favorite colorful car interior of your own? Please
let us know. We’re up for a sequel or two.
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Chrysler was in early on the trend to colorful interior materials, it
seems. The carmaker’s popular Highlander trim package, which
featured a Tartan plaid matched with rich Oxblood leather, was
introduced in 1940 and continued well into the 1950s.
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The 1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible sported a novel approach in
interior materials: The cushions were reversible, with sporty leather on
one side and a woven fabric on the other. The two rear cushions in this
photo illustrate the choices, which complemented the Caribbean’s
three-tone exterior colors. Alas, 1956 was the real Packard’s final year
of production.
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For 1959, Chrysler Corporation (Plymouth Sport Fury convertible
shown here) offered a bold palette of upholstery fabrics with an
additional innovation: swiveling bucket seats to allow easier entry and
exit.
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In a possible nod to its customer base, American Motors offered a
variety of upholstery fabrics in the 1960s that looked more like
Grandma’s living room than an automobile cockpit. This 1967 Marlin in
fancy blue brocade is a perfect example. In succeeding years, AMC
would go fashion forward with interior themes by Levi’s, Gucci, and
Oleg Cassini.
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In the 1970s, the crushed velvet look came to rule the automotive
world. Or, “life inside a trombone case,” as it’s been called. Flashy
color choices included bright Cranberry like the cabin of this 1975
Buick Century.
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In the late 1970s, Ford Motor Company dressed up its otherwise drab
Ford Pinto and Mercury Bobcat subcompacts with flamboyant interior
options, including the Tangerine Alpine Plaid package on this ’78
Bobcat coupe. These far-out plaids weren’t limited to economy cars in
these years. Cadillac also offered similar combinations among its broad
variety of interior choices.
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Pontiac was a style leader in interiors in the 1960s—for example,
check out the 1963 Catalina convertible in red above. The GM division
used a distinctive vinyl material with the trade name Morrikide, which
proved to be not only handsome but incredibly durable. Pontiac stylists
employed the premium vinyl in a variety of two-tone and three-tone
combinations, as show in the 1962 GM publicity photo below.
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Third Wednesday of the month RSVP (Essential): Chris M chrispics30@hotmail.com
www.vintage-slot-car-racing.com/motafrenz.htm
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