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The Torquay Motor Show has always been our club’s principal car show and we have long wanted to make it a

full weekend of ac�vi�es by running a cruise on the Saturday and a get together on Saturday night. So for the upcoming Torquay show,

we have done just that!The event is open to all Corve�e Clubs and Corve�e owners. Everyone will be warmly welcomed.

thThe event is on Saturday 9 February 2019. The day's events will include a morning mee�ng for Corve�es and Coffee where everyone meets up before star�ng the cruise down the Great Ocean Road. The coffee spot will soon be announced. This will be a good opportunity for everyone to catch up, meet new people, check each

Surfcoast Corve�es are encouraging all members to support the club’s first open event - “Cruizin’ the Surfcoast.

Cruizin’ the Surfcoast

Welcome to your new Club Newsletter

What we'll most importantly give you is a list of

upcoming Club events as well as other car shows you

may be interested in a�ending.

vWe'll take a look at a “Member’s Ride”, their car, what

they have done to it, what it means to them and what

their future plans are for the car.

W elcome to the first edi�on of your new newsle�er, Surfcoast Corve�es Ve�eNews.

We'll also start building up a Classified Ads

sec�on. I'm sure many of you will have le�

over parts from your projects that you

would like to get rid of - maybe even a car

for sale.

It will be sent out around the beginning of each month,

prior to the monthly mee�ng. As with

this edi�on, the Ve�eNews will be sent

to all members via email, but we plan to

have a few hard copies to hand out at the

mee�ngs.

We'll give you -

vLatest Corve�e news from the USA . This is par�cularly

interes�ng at the moment with the imminent

announcement of the new C8 Corve�e which is almost

certainly a mid-engined vehicle.

The purpose of producing this

publica�on is to keep members informed

on all the latest news from Surfcoast

Corve�es.

vNews and photos from recently held events.

And finally, we'll look to sell adver�sing

within the newsle�er to raise some

addi�onal funds for our club. If you know

anyone who would be interested, please let them know.

Adver�sing fees will be very affordable.

We'll also forward the Ve�eNews to all other prominent

Corve�e Clubs in the Country to make ourselves and our

events known to all.

(continued page 3)

Ph: 0428300331

Ph: 0419508775

Membership Officer:

Treasurer:

Tracy Thomason

Maria HumphreysPh: 0409540547

Rob Humphreys

Ph: 0455190070

Ph: 0427527237

Newcomb.195 Bellarine Highway,

President:

Vice-President:

YOUR COMMITTEE:

Peter Scholer

Wayne (Ollie) Oliver

Secretary:

surfcoastvetts.com

First Wednesday of each month

Website:

Meal/drinks/chat from 6:00pm

Peninsula Hotel (Club Room),

at 7:30pm

CLUB MEETINGS:

www.facebook.com/groups/1067826459918713/?ref=bookmarks

Facebook:

Email:

CONTACTS:

Surfcoast Corvettes, Inc

surfcoastcorvettes@gmail.com

Finally, one more reminder that I would very much appreciate feedback from you as to what events you would like the club to run - what would be of par�cular interest to you? We are all about providing social events to share, par�cularly if we can bring our Corve�es. My contact details are in this newsle�er or use the club's email address.

Cheers, Peter.

So please support your club and preferably a�end all three weekend events, or two …. or even one!

On Saturday night we have the Corve�e Dinner. At $39/person you get a 2-course meal, with drinks available

at bar prices, a live band, dancing, and a chance to bid on Corve�e Memorabilia in our Charity Auc�on. This will be a fun night, so lock in the date and get ready to book your �ckets. Your friends are welcome, so feel free to organise a table of six or even eight. Or just bring yourselves

and meet up with some old friends – or make some new ones.

On Sunday we'll a�end the Torquay Motor Show. This is a great event and our area will be set up with club gazebos and signs. We are hoping to have a big Corve�e a�endance – last year we had about twenty cars and received plenty of a�en�on.

I look forward to seeing you at the December mee�ng,

Hello Ve�ers,

I feel very honoured to have been elected club president at the AGM in October. I have big shoes to fill (literally!) in succeeding our inaugural president, Wayne (Ollie) Oliver. We all thank Ollie for his great leadership through the ini�al years of the club and he leaves it in great shape. I'm also pleased Ollie accepted the role of vice-president, so he can 'hold my hand' for a while.

By the �me you receive this it will be Summer. And Summer means it's �me to bring the Ve�e out of hiberna�on. I think the most enjoyable way to enjoy your car is to cruise in the company of other Ve�es - and to enjoy the friendship that grows between fellow owners. We have quite a few events coming up over Summer and we'll keep you well informed. But of course, the big one is our own event “Cruizin'

ththe Surfcoast” over the weekend of 9 th

& 10 February 2019.

If there is one club event you a�end this summer, it should be this one!

There are three parts to the weekend. Firstly, on Saturday, a cruise down the Great Ocean Road to Lorne where the Club is providing a BBQ lunch. What be�er drive can you do in a Corve�e than cruising down the Great Ocean Road with a convoy of Corve�es? I think this is just about as good as it gets!

Words from the Prez

NEXT CLUB MEETING

PENINSULA HOTEL, Newcomb

Arrive from 6:00 for drinks/meal/chatMeeting starts 7:30pm

Wednesday, 5th DecemberVetteNewS

Mark AndreEditor:

0413387977

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VetteNewSVetteNewSSURFCOAST CORVETTES

The Torquay Motor Show has always been our club’s principal car show and we have long wanted to make it a

full weekend of ac�vi�es by running a cruise on the Saturday and a get together on Saturday night. So for the upcoming Torquay show,

we have done just that!The event is open to all Corve�e Clubs and Corve�e owners. Everyone will be warmly welcomed.

thThe event is on Saturday 9 February 2019. The day's events will include a morning mee�ng for Corve�es and Coffee where everyone meets up before star�ng the cruise down the Great Ocean Road. The coffee spot will soon be announced. This will be a good opportunity for everyone to catch up, meet new people, check each

Surfcoast Corve�es are encouraging all members to support the club’s first open event - “Cruizin’ the Surfcoast.

Cruizin’ the Surfcoast

Welcome to your new Club Newsletter

What we'll most importantly give you is a list of

upcoming Club events as well as other car shows you

may be interested in a�ending.

vWe'll take a look at a “Member’s Ride”, their car, what

they have done to it, what it means to them and what

their future plans are for the car.

W elcome to the first edi�on of your new newsle�er, Surfcoast Corve�es Ve�eNews.

We'll also start building up a Classified Ads

sec�on. I'm sure many of you will have le�

over parts from your projects that you

would like to get rid of - maybe even a car

for sale.

It will be sent out around the beginning of each month,

prior to the monthly mee�ng. As with

this edi�on, the Ve�eNews will be sent

to all members via email, but we plan to

have a few hard copies to hand out at the

mee�ngs.

We'll give you -

vLatest Corve�e news from the USA . This is par�cularly

interes�ng at the moment with the imminent

announcement of the new C8 Corve�e which is almost

certainly a mid-engined vehicle.

The purpose of producing this

publica�on is to keep members informed

on all the latest news from Surfcoast

Corve�es.

vNews and photos from recently held events.

And finally, we'll look to sell adver�sing

within the newsle�er to raise some

addi�onal funds for our club. If you know

anyone who would be interested, please let them know.

Adver�sing fees will be very affordable.

We'll also forward the Ve�eNews to all other prominent

Corve�e Clubs in the Country to make ourselves and our

events known to all.

(continued page 3)

Ph: 0428300331

Ph: 0419508775

Membership Officer:

Treasurer:

Tracy Thomason

Maria HumphreysPh: 0409540547

Rob Humphreys

Ph: 0455190070

Ph: 0427527237

Newcomb.195 Bellarine Highway,

President:

Vice-President:

YOUR COMMITTEE:

Peter Scholer

Wayne (Ollie) Oliver

Secretary:

surfcoastvetts.com

First Wednesday of each month

Website:

Meal/drinks/chat from 6:00pm

Peninsula Hotel (Club Room),

at 7:30pm

CLUB MEETINGS:

www.facebook.com/groups/1067826459918713/?ref=bookmarks

Facebook:

Email:

CONTACTS:

Surfcoast Corvettes, Inc

surfcoastcorvettes@gmail.com

Finally, one more reminder that I would very much appreciate feedback from you as to what events you would like the club to run - what would be of par�cular interest to you? We are all about providing social events to share, par�cularly if we can bring our Corve�es. My contact details are in this newsle�er or use the club's email address.

Cheers, Peter.

So please support your club and preferably a�end all three weekend events, or two …. or even one!

On Saturday night we have the Corve�e Dinner. At $39/person you get a 2-course meal, with drinks available

at bar prices, a live band, dancing, and a chance to bid on Corve�e Memorabilia in our Charity Auc�on. This will be a fun night, so lock in the date and get ready to book your �ckets. Your friends are welcome, so feel free to organise a table of six or even eight. Or just bring yourselves

and meet up with some old friends – or make some new ones.

On Sunday we'll a�end the Torquay Motor Show. This is a great event and our area will be set up with club gazebos and signs. We are hoping to have a big Corve�e a�endance – last year we had about twenty cars and received plenty of a�en�on.

I look forward to seeing you at the December mee�ng,

Hello Ve�ers,

I feel very honoured to have been elected club president at the AGM in October. I have big shoes to fill (literally!) in succeeding our inaugural president, Wayne (Ollie) Oliver. We all thank Ollie for his great leadership through the ini�al years of the club and he leaves it in great shape. I'm also pleased Ollie accepted the role of vice-president, so he can 'hold my hand' for a while.

By the �me you receive this it will be Summer. And Summer means it's �me to bring the Ve�e out of hiberna�on. I think the most enjoyable way to enjoy your car is to cruise in the company of other Ve�es - and to enjoy the friendship that grows between fellow owners. We have quite a few events coming up over Summer and we'll keep you well informed. But of course, the big one is our own event “Cruizin'

ththe Surfcoast” over the weekend of 9 th

& 10 February 2019.

If there is one club event you a�end this summer, it should be this one!

There are three parts to the weekend. Firstly, on Saturday, a cruise down the Great Ocean Road to Lorne where the Club is providing a BBQ lunch. What be�er drive can you do in a Corve�e than cruising down the Great Ocean Road with a convoy of Corve�es? I think this is just about as good as it gets!

Words from the Prez

NEXT CLUB MEETING

PENINSULA HOTEL, Newcomb

Arrive from 6:00 for drinks/meal/chatMeeting starts 7:30pm

Wednesday, 5th DecemberVetteNewS

Mark AndreEditor:

0413387977

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For any further informa�on, call Mark on 0413 387977, or Ollie on 0427 527237.

Sunday morning we head to the Torquay Motor Show.

This is one of the most enjoyable events on the show circuit over the summer months. The show a�racts all types of classic, collectable and performance cars which are showcased in an idyllic se�ng on the Torquay main beach foreshore. The show is extremely well a�ended by the public, mainly due to the fact it is s�ll the summer holiday season on the Surf Coast and the town is buzzing. It is always nice to have a large number of admirers for our cars and the Corve�es certainly draw more than their fair share of a�en�on.

Those staying at hotels/motels in Geelong can check in and take a rest before the night's ac�vi�es at the Peninsula Hotel. We have suggested staying at the Peninsula Hotel's motel units as an easy way to get to the Corve�e Dinner. The hotel has an area where cars can be washed right outside the motel units, and we’ll provide some buckets and sponges (bring any special cleaning gear you need).

We will all meet just outside Torquay around 8am so we can enter the show together. Those staying at the Peninsula will be rounded up by one of our club members who will lead the way to Torquay.

While we would like everyone to a�end all the Coffee, Cruise, Dinner and Car Show events, don't let this stop you from a�ending any one of the events alone. We par�cularly want people to a�end the Car Show to help put on a great show for the holiday makers.

Again, we want all visi�ng clubs to bring their club gazebos, signs and banners. Club or other Corve�e shirts and gear is also encouraged. The organisers have include a Corve�e Category in the judging, providing a trophy for “Best Corve�e”.

We’ve put a hold on all 10 motel units, which have been discounted to $90/night for us. You need to get in quick though as these clean and neat, country style motel units will be booked quickly at the price. Just call the Peninsula Hotel on (03)52482606 and say you are with the Corve�e group, men�oning the discount price. The evening event will take place in the func�on room at the hotel. We have lined up a 2 course meal along with entertainment, dancing and a charity auc�on, proceeds of which will go to the Torquay Rotary Club (who run the Torquay Car Show). This promises to be a great night out for everyone. We encourage people from other clubs to bring their banners to put on display at the event. Friends are also welcome. The cost of the dinner is $32/person, but bookings will need to be made with the club at least 2 weeks before the event.

Be sure to bring your chairs to the show as it will be a social event. Hot water will be available for tea and coffee. Food is readily available at the show and it is

only a short walk across the road to cafes and shops - or byo food and drinks.

other's cars and have the day's events spelled out in more detail. The cruise will start around 10am when we will leave in convoy for a cruise down the picturesque Great Ocean Road. When we reach Lorne, we’ll head to the BBQ area where we’ll provide a gourmet BBQ for all the cruisers. The BBQ will begin around midday and last un�l around 1:30 when we’ll head back to Geelong.

Cruizin’ the Surfcoast(continued from page 1)

What a great prize! If you’re interested go towww.dreamgiveaway.com/dg/corvette

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For any further informa�on, call Mark on 0413 387977, or Ollie on 0427 527237.

Sunday morning we head to the Torquay Motor Show.

This is one of the most enjoyable events on the show circuit over the summer months. The show a�racts all types of classic, collectable and performance cars which are showcased in an idyllic se�ng on the Torquay main beach foreshore. The show is extremely well a�ended by the public, mainly due to the fact it is s�ll the summer holiday season on the Surf Coast and the town is buzzing. It is always nice to have a large number of admirers for our cars and the Corve�es certainly draw more than their fair share of a�en�on.

Those staying at hotels/motels in Geelong can check in and take a rest before the night's ac�vi�es at the Peninsula Hotel. We have suggested staying at the Peninsula Hotel's motel units as an easy way to get to the Corve�e Dinner. The hotel has an area where cars can be washed right outside the motel units, and we’ll provide some buckets and sponges (bring any special cleaning gear you need).

We will all meet just outside Torquay around 8am so we can enter the show together. Those staying at the Peninsula will be rounded up by one of our club members who will lead the way to Torquay.

While we would like everyone to a�end all the Coffee, Cruise, Dinner and Car Show events, don't let this stop you from a�ending any one of the events alone. We par�cularly want people to a�end the Car Show to help put on a great show for the holiday makers.

Again, we want all visi�ng clubs to bring their club gazebos, signs and banners. Club or other Corve�e shirts and gear is also encouraged. The organisers have include a Corve�e Category in the judging, providing a trophy for “Best Corve�e”.

We’ve put a hold on all 10 motel units, which have been discounted to $90/night for us. You need to get in quick though as these clean and neat, country style motel units will be booked quickly at the price. Just call the Peninsula Hotel on (03)52482606 and say you are with the Corve�e group, men�oning the discount price. The evening event will take place in the func�on room at the hotel. We have lined up a 2 course meal along with entertainment, dancing and a charity auc�on, proceeds of which will go to the Torquay Rotary Club (who run the Torquay Car Show). This promises to be a great night out for everyone. We encourage people from other clubs to bring their banners to put on display at the event. Friends are also welcome. The cost of the dinner is $32/person, but bookings will need to be made with the club at least 2 weeks before the event.

Be sure to bring your chairs to the show as it will be a social event. Hot water will be available for tea and coffee. Food is readily available at the show and it is

only a short walk across the road to cafes and shops - or byo food and drinks.

other's cars and have the day's events spelled out in more detail. The cruise will start around 10am when we will leave in convoy for a cruise down the picturesque Great Ocean Road. When we reach Lorne, we’ll head to the BBQ area where we’ll provide a gourmet BBQ for all the cruisers. The BBQ will begin around midday and last un�l around 1:30 when we’ll head back to Geelong.

Cruizin’ the Surfcoast(continued from page 1)

What a great prize! If you’re interested go towww.dreamgiveaway.com/dg/corvette

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Latest C8 NewsLatest C8 News

· There will be a hybrid version with electric power to the front wheels – total power approx. 1,000 HP

· Detailed appearance of the car

· Mid-engine configura�on

· Car will also be built in RHD configura�on and sold in Australia

What we don't know:· Exact release and beginning of sales dates

What we think we know:

· Entry level engines will be 6.2 naturally aspirated and/or 4.2 twin turbo

· MY2020 vehicle

· V8 engine

What we know:

· General shape of carThere is no informa�on available from GM except that the car will be a MY2020 product, which means it will be on sale in the later part of 2019 – next year. We can therefore expect there will be a press release early in the new year, revealing the specifica�ons, the exact �ming and an unveiling of the car, finally revealing its appearance. Most experts believe the unveiling will happen at the Detroit Motor show in mid-January, 2019.Although it has not been confirmed by GM, it is widely known that the C8 will be a mid-engine car, meaning the engine will sit behind the driver, but forward of the rear wheels. Photos of the test cars in their camouflage show a typical mid-engine shape. The shape of the front of the car verifies there is no room to package an engine up front. The test cars are now wearing minimal camouflage, so the ar�st impressions are now very close to correct.

· Exact engine line up

e are all eagerly awai�ng the press Wrelease for the next model Corve�e, the C8.

· One or more models of the car will be named the “Zora”

There were plenty of cars we would like to have brought

home, but what with the low value of the Aussie dollar, shipping and other import costs, it seemed to be be�er to look for a good one here! We did however buy a few parts for our cars and we all came home with our bags a li�le �ghter packed.

In August this year, eight members of the Surfcoast Corve�es Club, plus two from Corve�es of Melbourne, travelled to the USA to

experience the world's biggest Corve�e gathering - "Corve�es at Carlisle".

The a�ached photos say it best of all. If you want more, there are endless videos on YouTube and photos on Google images showing the fun of the event.

The show featured over 5,000 Corve�es, trade stands, cars for sale, driving events, seminars and a grand parade. The best part of all was mee�ng up with so many fellow Corve�e owners from all over the world and talking about our passion. Corve�es at Carlisle is certainly an essen�al item for the

bucket list....

We all agreed that the C7 grows on you the more you see it … and we certainly saw plenty of them! The colour combina�ons are really good on the C7s with their 2-tone interiors and custom coloured brake calipers. And the exhaust growl from a ZR1 under power is certainly music to the ears!

Maria & Rob, Jenny & Stuart, and Be�y & Mark from our club, plus Cheryl & Tony from Corve�es of Melbourne toured Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York before heading to Carlisle, Pennsylvania where they joined up with Tracy & Glenn for the big event.

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Latest C8 NewsLatest C8 News

· There will be a hybrid version with electric power to the front wheels – total power approx. 1,000 HP

· Detailed appearance of the car

· Mid-engine configura�on

· Car will also be built in RHD configura�on and sold in Australia

What we don't know:· Exact release and beginning of sales dates

What we think we know:

· Entry level engines will be 6.2 naturally aspirated and/or 4.2 twin turbo

· MY2020 vehicle

· V8 engine

What we know:

· General shape of carThere is no informa�on available from GM except that the car will be a MY2020 product, which means it will be on sale in the later part of 2019 – next year. We can therefore expect there will be a press release early in the new year, revealing the specifica�ons, the exact �ming and an unveiling of the car, finally revealing its appearance. Most experts believe the unveiling will happen at the Detroit Motor show in mid-January, 2019.Although it has not been confirmed by GM, it is widely known that the C8 will be a mid-engine car, meaning the engine will sit behind the driver, but forward of the rear wheels. Photos of the test cars in their camouflage show a typical mid-engine shape. The shape of the front of the car verifies there is no room to package an engine up front. The test cars are now wearing minimal camouflage, so the ar�st impressions are now very close to correct.

· Exact engine line up

e are all eagerly awai�ng the press Wrelease for the next model Corve�e, the C8.

· One or more models of the car will be named the “Zora”

There were plenty of cars we would like to have brought

home, but what with the low value of the Aussie dollar, shipping and other import costs, it seemed to be be�er to look for a good one here! We did however buy a few parts for our cars and we all came home with our bags a li�le �ghter packed.

In August this year, eight members of the Surfcoast Corve�es Club, plus two from Corve�es of Melbourne, travelled to the USA to

experience the world's biggest Corve�e gathering - "Corve�es at Carlisle".

The a�ached photos say it best of all. If you want more, there are endless videos on YouTube and photos on Google images showing the fun of the event.

The show featured over 5,000 Corve�es, trade stands, cars for sale, driving events, seminars and a grand parade. The best part of all was mee�ng up with so many fellow Corve�e owners from all over the world and talking about our passion. Corve�es at Carlisle is certainly an essen�al item for the

bucket list....

We all agreed that the C7 grows on you the more you see it … and we certainly saw plenty of them! The colour combina�ons are really good on the C7s with their 2-tone interiors and custom coloured brake calipers. And the exhaust growl from a ZR1 under power is certainly music to the ears!

Maria & Rob, Jenny & Stuart, and Be�y & Mark from our club, plus Cheryl & Tony from Corve�es of Melbourne toured Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York before heading to Carlisle, Pennsylvania where they joined up with Tracy & Glenn for the big event.

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For our first instalment on Member's Rides, what is more appropriate than taking a look at our President's magnificent C2 conver�ble.

The one he really wanted was a C2 conver�ble. But they had already become quite expensive, so Peter decided to start with a more affordable C3. He purchased a 1977 yellow C3 Targa Top – note the colour reflected the one he first rode in!

When the �me came that Peter decided he could afford his C2 he started searching, eventually finding a car in Queensland that fi�ed his requirements. A�er travelling

to view the car at GM Down Under on Bribie Island, the mission was complete.

Peter loves taking the car on club runs and displaying the car at shows. He is always up for a cruise, but the one thing he insists upon – the top must be down …….. yeah!

Peter also decided to make the cooling system bullet-proof by fi�ng a new radiator and water pump. The car was bought to cruise, so the

cooling had to be spot-on.

Peter’s car was treated to a full detail from paint & detailing expert and club member, Gary Davis. The appearance was really improved, but Peter

decided the car just didn't sit quite right. While the stance was correct for the era of the car, it was begging to sit lower. To fix this, tyres were replaced with lower profile red-lined units and to complete the transforma�on, they were mounted on a set of alloy knock-off wheels. Now we're talking! Then, to really complete the look of the car, Peter fi�ed a set of side-pipes which always look and sound great.

Peter recalls his first encounter with a Corve�e was back when he was 18 years old. He and a friend were in Swan Hill for the day when they came

across a 1968 yellow conver�ble Corve�e which boasted a 427 cubic inch big block. A�er spending some �me admiring the car the owner offered them a ride. The three of them managed to cram into the car with Peter's friend somehow awkwardly jammed in behind the seats. From that �me onward, Peter wanted to own a Corve�e.

Peter’s car is white with a black interior. It is a matching

number, very original '66 Conver�ble with 327/L79 engine rated at 350HP. The transmission is a manual close-ra�o Muncie and the rear-end is fi�ed with the 3.08:1 ra�o. The car runs and steers very impressively and is a pleasure to drive.

This car did nicely for a while as it looked good and went hard. However, the C2 was always on his mind.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fish ‘n’ Chips Friday @ Queenscliff

Surfcoast Corve�es Xmas PartyDecember 8 @ 11:00am to 3:00pm

December 14 - Details to Follow

Monthly Mee�ng @ Peninsula HotelDecember 6 @ 7:30pm to 9:15pm

Monthly Mee�ng @ Peninsula HotelJanuary 3 @ 7:30pm to 9:15pm

Drysdale Classic Car & Bike ShowJanuary 5&6 - Club Plans to Follow

PETER SCHOLER’S 1966 C2 CONVERTIBLE

Pre-update

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For our first instalment on Member's Rides, what is more appropriate than taking a look at our President's magnificent C2 conver�ble.

The one he really wanted was a C2 conver�ble. But they had already become quite expensive, so Peter decided to start with a more affordable C3. He purchased a 1977 yellow C3 Targa Top – note the colour reflected the one he first rode in!

When the �me came that Peter decided he could afford his C2 he started searching, eventually finding a car in Queensland that fi�ed his requirements. A�er travelling

to view the car at GM Down Under on Bribie Island, the mission was complete.

Peter loves taking the car on club runs and displaying the car at shows. He is always up for a cruise, but the one thing he insists upon – the top must be down …….. yeah!

Peter also decided to make the cooling system bullet-proof by fi�ng a new radiator and water pump. The car was bought to cruise, so the

cooling had to be spot-on.

Peter’s car was treated to a full detail from paint & detailing expert and club member, Gary Davis. The appearance was really improved, but Peter

decided the car just didn't sit quite right. While the stance was correct for the era of the car, it was begging to sit lower. To fix this, tyres were replaced with lower profile red-lined units and to complete the transforma�on, they were mounted on a set of alloy knock-off wheels. Now we're talking! Then, to really complete the look of the car, Peter fi�ed a set of side-pipes which always look and sound great.

Peter recalls his first encounter with a Corve�e was back when he was 18 years old. He and a friend were in Swan Hill for the day when they came

across a 1968 yellow conver�ble Corve�e which boasted a 427 cubic inch big block. A�er spending some �me admiring the car the owner offered them a ride. The three of them managed to cram into the car with Peter's friend somehow awkwardly jammed in behind the seats. From that �me onward, Peter wanted to own a Corve�e.

Peter’s car is white with a black interior. It is a matching

number, very original '66 Conver�ble with 327/L79 engine rated at 350HP. The transmission is a manual close-ra�o Muncie and the rear-end is fi�ed with the 3.08:1 ra�o. The car runs and steers very impressively and is a pleasure to drive.

This car did nicely for a while as it looked good and went hard. However, the C2 was always on his mind.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fish ‘n’ Chips Friday @ Queenscliff

Surfcoast Corve�es Xmas PartyDecember 8 @ 11:00am to 3:00pm

December 14 - Details to Follow

Monthly Mee�ng @ Peninsula HotelDecember 6 @ 7:30pm to 9:15pm

Monthly Mee�ng @ Peninsula HotelJanuary 3 @ 7:30pm to 9:15pm

Drysdale Classic Car & Bike ShowJanuary 5&6 - Club Plans to Follow

PETER SCHOLER’S 1966 C2 CONVERTIBLE

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MEREDITH CAR SHOW & FAMILY DAY

MEREDITH CAR SHOW & FAMILY DAY

thn Sunday 18 November, we all met at the OBatesford Roadhouse at 8:30am for a 9:00am departure for the Meredith Car Show. We had a

few coffees and a chat by the roadside and waited right un�l 9:00am for the stragglers. We ended up with about 7 cars in our group.

Then we headed off for a rela�vely short run to the show and arrived early in the day so that we were able to get a good central posi�on. Although the show was adver�sed for pre 1980s cars only, a large percentage of the cars were more recent than the 80s. Good to remember for next year if you are worried about turning up with a

newer car.

Altogether, an enjoyable day out.

There was great weather, plenty of food available, a rockabilly band and a few memorabilia goodies to buy. We only saw one other Ve�e outside our group but there were plenty of other interes�ng cars to look at.

It was a beau�ful sunny day and we were sorry we hadn't gone to the trouble of bringing our gazebo to give us a bit of shade. Always a li�le difficult to carry in the Ve�e if two are on board, but I'm sure we could have managed. We’ll remember that for the next show!

CLASSIFIEDS

The vehicle is currently on Club Permit, but has previously been on full registra�on in W.A.

Mark Andre's 1988 C4 Black Conver�ble. Very clean, very original and with everything working. e.g. a/c, all instruments, power antenna, power seats, etc. The car is in original LHD configura�on as GM built it – a must for a C4. Odometer shows 71,247 Kms.

Asking a very compe��ve price of $23,500.

For Sale:

The car is fi�ed with late model “Sawblade” wheels which have been recently restored.

Call Mark on 0413387977.

Paint is in excellent condi�on, as is the so� top. The interior is also in excellent condi�on – re-covered seats, Eckler's

Rosewood instrument panel lamina�on kit, Pioneer single DIN radio with Bluetooth phone connec�on with microphone installed.

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Classified Ads are free to all members wan�ng to buy or sell Corve�es, Corve�e parts or other Corve�e related items. Please email details, photos, contact details to Mark at mark.andre3@gmail.com *Please advise when items are sold.

Please note that Surfcoast Corve�es, Inc, its commi�ee or editor of this newsle�er assume no responsibility, nor warranty for vehicles or other items appearing in these classified adver�sements. Surfcoast Corve�es, Inc does not endorse any item adver�sed. The accuracy of the descrip�on of the item is purely the responsibility of the person adver�sing the item.

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MEREDITH CAR SHOW & FAMILY DAY

MEREDITH CAR SHOW & FAMILY DAY

thn Sunday 18 November, we all met at the OBatesford Roadhouse at 8:30am for a 9:00am departure for the Meredith Car Show. We had a

few coffees and a chat by the roadside and waited right un�l 9:00am for the stragglers. We ended up with about 7 cars in our group.

Then we headed off for a rela�vely short run to the show and arrived early in the day so that we were able to get a good central posi�on. Although the show was adver�sed for pre 1980s cars only, a large percentage of the cars were more recent than the 80s. Good to remember for next year if you are worried about turning up with a

newer car.

Altogether, an enjoyable day out.

There was great weather, plenty of food available, a rockabilly band and a few memorabilia goodies to buy. We only saw one other Ve�e outside our group but there were plenty of other interes�ng cars to look at.

It was a beau�ful sunny day and we were sorry we hadn't gone to the trouble of bringing our gazebo to give us a bit of shade. Always a li�le difficult to carry in the Ve�e if two are on board, but I'm sure we could have managed. We’ll remember that for the next show!

CLASSIFIEDS

The vehicle is currently on Club Permit, but has previously been on full registra�on in W.A.

Mark Andre's 1988 C4 Black Conver�ble. Very clean, very original and with everything working. e.g. a/c, all instruments, power antenna, power seats, etc. The car is in original LHD configura�on as GM built it – a must for a C4. Odometer shows 71,247 Kms.

Asking a very compe��ve price of $23,500.

For Sale:

The car is fi�ed with late model “Sawblade” wheels which have been recently restored.

Call Mark on 0413387977.

Paint is in excellent condi�on, as is the so� top. The interior is also in excellent condi�on – re-covered seats, Eckler's

Rosewood instrument panel lamina�on kit, Pioneer single DIN radio with Bluetooth phone connec�on with microphone installed.

YOUR

ADVERT

HERE

YOUR

ADVERT

HERE

YOUR ADVERT

HERE

YOUR ADVERT

HERE

Classified Ads are free to all members wan�ng to buy or sell Corve�es, Corve�e parts or other Corve�e related items. Please email details, photos, contact details to Mark at mark.andre3@gmail.com *Please advise when items are sold.

Please note that Surfcoast Corve�es, Inc, its commi�ee or editor of this newsle�er assume no responsibility, nor warranty for vehicles or other items appearing in these classified adver�sements. Surfcoast Corve�es, Inc does not endorse any item adver�sed. The accuracy of the descrip�on of the item is purely the responsibility of the person adver�sing the item.