Any Australians here....

Hi Bernie,

I am in Collingwood so maybe we could catch up for a chat sometime.

I built my replica up in Queensland based on a body I bought from a company called Speesters from Western Australia back in the 90s.

The vast majority of the parts on the car is from Chesil Speddsters (UK) as I worked in London for a number of years.

Cheers

Anthony

Anthony

hi mate yes just down the track at Geelong.

maybe call?   0408564448

Who knew this was a 'dating site'.

Glad you found a fellow countryman!

I can't find the guy's name, but I helped a "Down Underling" with the purchase of a motor home type RV he and his family used on a trip through the US of A....   He had a bike / chopper shop if I remember correctly....  Speedster nut also....

Bob can't blame a guy for trying - I have failed on RSVP!!

I had heard that there are a couple of 356 Speedsters in Victoria as the VW club members I have spoken with have seen them at different events - Phillip Island Classic at the raceway carpark etc.

  Cheers

I'm also on the MGExperience, and we have a few Aussies.  It's always refreshing to read their posts, and to see their take on things.

My son spent a semester in Sydney, and I am looking forward to visiting your land soon myself.

Bob

i am involved on other Forums like yourself as I have different cars. It always amazes me that enthusiastic car ownership always breaks down barriers internationally.

one of my interests sees me at race tracks throughout the US and it is always great to be able to get local advice and buy someone a beer when you finally meet.

let me know if you ever want to head Downunder I can help with some travel advice and must see things.

cheers.

How about Kiwis, mate??  I am set to go tour that lovely and oh-so-far away land (New Zealand) in a week, riding about in rental car for two weeks, No. and So, Islands, and if a Speedster freak was anywhere along the way, I'd stop in for a shout and a grog.

Pls advise, and g'day,

Kelly Frazer

Highland, MD.

Frazerk1

Hope you enjoy the tour of NZ. Covering both the south and north islands will give you plenty to see and do. You probably won't have time to drink..

There is a half day sailing opportunity on the Auckland Harbour on Americas Cup yachts that is worth doing. Even if not into sailing it gives a whole new perspective the Auckland from the water.

they are moored just below the restaurants on the Harbour.

Anthony

if you are lurking around the forum here give me a call on the above number.

i have just opened an email and see that parts have arrived in Abbottsford for me. I will pick them up next Wednesday from an outlet near Swan Street..  Late Christmas present.

not far from Collingwood...

bernie

  Leon 

can you recall what State the guy was in?

there are only two or three chopper bike shops in Victoria.

Anthony you about -  re Post above. Will drive the Speedster up to Abbotsford.

Hi Bernie,

I am home around six on Wednesday and will give you a call tomorrow to catch up for a chat.

Anthony

Bernie.....    I found the guy's name ( Bill Smith )....  Like that helps a lot....  I am still trying to find his location.... (slow going)   

Boy, what a lash up.....    Found "Bill" listed in the "Members" section under "Uncle Bill"...

Hope this helps....

Leon,

Thanks I will look Uncle Bill details up.

yes would be good to catch up and swap a few stories and check the Speedsters out, maybe a cruise.

Anthony great, yes may catch up. I am not sure what time I am meeting to collect the delivery - some car bits for one of my other cars.

I am also in Melbourne a couple of weeks later over the weekend.

anyway will talk today - 0408 564448. - 0408 KNIGHT

cheers, thanks again Leon for the lead.

Hey guys, I'm in Melbourne and hoping to purchase a Speedster in the next couple of weeks that's currently registered in Queensland.  I'm planning to bring it down to Victoria and register here and thought I'd check if you guys have any advice on how to avoid problems with transferring the rego to VicRoads.  The car's registered as a 63 and has a Qld Blue engineering plate attached.  It was assembled in Australia 10+ years ago I'm told.  

Thanks.

Ossie I will be back in Australia Monday next.  Give me a call. I registered my 65 Mustang that I purchased in Queensland. I had a roadworthy done and just booked it in.

It was registered at a country location for convenience as the roadworthy was done in the same town. 

Cheers

Ossie

Hi mate, back on line here.

Sorry my number was above -     - 0408 564448

or email.   kni-time@bigpond.net.au

I have found a coupe of 356 Speedsters down on the coastal areas of Geelong..

cheers

Bernie. 

Great to hear there are few Speedster owners in the Melbourne and Geelong area.

Also, my Speedster is currently in Melbourne - Croydon South- getting a engine re build. 

Maybe we can catch for a breakfast at some stage.

An idea - the Cobra car club do breakfast occasionally at the Sandbar on Beaconsfield Pd, Middle Park. Right on the waters edge.

 Any starters for a breaky run or catch up..

My mobile is above.  

So is my email....

Get in touch with a chap named Andrew over at Spyderclub.com. He is in the Melbourne area I think. He has a white Spyder.

Thanks Danny will do.

I did meet a few Spyder owners in Geelong at the Geelong Speedtrials.

But unfortunately, I did not have my Speedster I was in my Shelby Cobra. It would have got a lot more discussion going if I had the Speedster there...

Hi Bernie,

I would be interested in catching up for a breakfast sometime at the Sandbar

with you and any other speedster spyder owners but unfortunately I am available only on Sundays.

Anthony