Posted on November 19th, 2015
The J-type Register has been given a preview of the new Bill Richardson Transport World museum in Invercargill, New Zealand. The museum’s gala opening is to be on Friday 20th November.
Register member Geoff Fishwick had suggested we visit the Richardson collection when he heard that we would be touring round the South Island. A search on the internet told us that the museum is only available to view by appointment, ahead of the imminent opening of the new building. We were able to make one, and on hearing that we were ‘all the way from the UK’ we were virtually given a guided tour!
The collection is a remarkable one, and it now seems that it will have a spectacular home that will show it off to its finest.
The Register offers its best wishes for a great opening and a successful future.
We left hoping that we would be able to visit again someday.
Whilst in Invercargill we also visited the E Hayes collection, but we’ll save that for the next post.
Posted on October 27th, 2015
J van custodians came from Perth Western Australia and country Victoria to Albert Park, Melbourne for the inaugural J van picnic 2015.
J/R 1064, J/R 1102, two of the oldest five working J vans in Australia with J/R 1258 which has seen better days.
J/R 1258’s interior with J/R 31907 in the background.
Posted on October 24th, 2015
The Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne, Australia on October 24, 2015.
Posted on October 20th, 2015
The Australian arm of the Register, J type vans in Australia, are having a J type picnic at Albert Park in Melbourne on Sunday October 25. Look for them at the Lakeside Stadium car park, Augie Drive from 11.00 AM.
Remember a group of two or more J vans is called a JuBilation. Why not Join them!
For those interested in Australia’s premiere historic car display. Over 500 vehicles will be on display at the Melbourne Exhibition Building from October 23 to 15. For the first time J type vans will be there on Saturday, October 24 in the Club Sandwich area.
What a weekend!
Posted on October 19th, 2015
Posted on October 6th, 2015
9 working J-type vans drove to the iconic Doyles on the beach on Saturday.
Two Winning Appliances vans, in their new livery, Pipe Perfection’s Number 1 van, Sydney Packaging’s Holden-engined van, the Panania Automotive van, the amazing V8 rat rod owned by the Bellettes, Peter Bateman’s J/B and the recently-completed magnificent Yellow Express van joined Doyles’ own van for a wonderful display and custodian catch-up.
We were joined by Andrew Lynch and his two J van grilles, all the way from Orange, Central NSW.
Our heart-felt gratitude is extended to all the Doyles family and their wonderful staff for hosting an unforgettable day.
Posted on September 22nd, 2015
J type NEWS for Sydney Australia.
A gathering of J-types: October 3rd, 2015, 11.00 – 16.00 hours
Venue – Doyles on the Beach car park. Cliff Street, Watsons Bay Sydney Australia.
A JuBilation of J type vans will assemble at Doyles on the Beach, Watsons Bay, Sydney on Saturday October 3rd, 2015.
All welcome. Bring yourself. Bring your van. Bring your friends. Parking available for trailers.
The Sydney get-together in 2013
Posted on August 6th, 2015
It is with great sadness that we report that Tony Cripps, the founder of the Morris~Commercial Club, and the LC register from which it grew, died on Friday 31st July.
The funeral will be on Wednesday 19th Aug, 12.20pm, at South West Middlesex Crematorium, Hounslow Road, Hanworth, Feltham, Middlesex. TW13 5JH
No flowers, but donations can be made to a designated charity.
In keeping with his love of old vehicles, his wife Carole has arranged for a 1966 Austin Princess hearse.
I’m sure all J-Register members will join me in offering our condolences to Carole.
Posted on June 25th, 2015
A Morris J/B van has been put up for sale on ebay Australia. Click on photo to enlarge.
“Still has original baker boy graphics on sides and back, has 5 unused bread bags with a letter from the original delivery driver. Year is unknown but can be searched up chassis no. 41570. It is complete but not running, lots of spare parts including spare engine block, clutch, pistons, globes, camshaft, water pump, headlight bulbs, two stock rims, j type workshop manual, j type supplementary manual, j.2 manual and lots of bits and bobs. Even has original key still in the ignition. Shows signs of rust all over. Roof very sound, side and door sills would need to be repaired. Message me for viewing please no tire kickers or time wasters. Pick up only cod preferred, please don’t use PayPal due to high fees. Item location Pakenham”
Details can be found at: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171834679200
Another J new to the Register has also surfaced in Australia in the last week. Photo below, more to follow.
Posted on April 25th, 2015
