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Modern Gossip File MGF,TF & Z-RST Register report by Andrew Regens Returning after 6 weeks in the England and meeting, talking to members of the various F Registers, we pay way more for our vehicles. Yes we have higher levels of equipment. I drove a 2002 F with 60,000 miles on the clock, 12 months Registration and MOT (RWC) he paid 600 pounds, it was immaculate! I’ve been looking at buying a B V8 – these cars are starting at 20 times more. M.G.’F’ MGZ-RST Committee 2014 Captain: Andrew REGENS 9840 2040 Vice Captain: Peter HARRIS 9596 7515 Treasurer: Peter SHATTOCK 9583 9838 Secretary: Kay HERLIHY 9561 9998 Registrar: Doug HASTIE 9899 9302 Regalia: Kama SHATTOCK 9583 9838 Website: Branko Krt 9435 2537 Committee: Jon Cannon 9553 8828 Serina Wells 0425 785 248 John Kleverlaan 9707 1467 Chris Briggs 9859 8251 Keith Mitchell 9350 1156 Not only F/TF’s but Z models start at those sort of prices, and first time car being so high it is much harder to get buyers can afford them especially the ZR young people into our Club, unlike the and ZS as insurance is cheaper than the UK where cars are very affordable and roadster. young people do get involved. Why am I going on about the price of Since my return I saw the new building our cars? I have been reading my copy and the progress has been outstanding, of From Larrikins to Old Snoozers and it shows how the age and demographic the building team are doing and excellent of our membership has changed in 50 job what a great facility we will have. As I have been away I managed to years. With the price of our vehicles Andrew Regens and his daughter Melanie winning miss the first two speed events on the the furthest travelled teapot award at the Pride of Club Calendar but we have gained Ron Longbridge rally in April in the Uk – an easy win as Ghiggiono in his VVC F, picking a wet Rob they came all the way from Melbourne Roy is going in at the deepend. By the time you would have read this the FAB run will have been run so don’t miss out on the Winter Solstice run to Belgrave on Saturday 21st June. Look out for our advert in this issue, our website or, failing that, contact Serina Wells on 0425 785 248. by Frank Oostermeyer Spot the Differences! Recently Andrew Coon competed at his first hill climb at Rob Roy. Whilst the weather was inclement he drove very well. But instead of making him write another article about the experience here is a ‘spot the difference’ challenge for everyone. The photo is from the day at the start of the hill climb. 10 changes have been made – see if you can find them all! Answers appear on page 55. Till next time Page 36 M.G. Car Club Victoria JUNE 2014 Page 37