20120327 SA Birdwood to Greenock
20120327 Dan was nice enough to take us shopping to stock up our supplies before heading off, we did a big shop thinking things will start getting dearer the further up we go, getting extra supplies of alcohol, when I asked how much my wine was when the lady said, Ooo it's only $8, Des and looked at each other and burst out laughing, $3 more than the Redlands that is not cheap, we said our good buys to Dan and headed for Burra.
Driving into the tiny town of Birdwood and the first to capture my eye was the old truck on a poll in front of the Pub, then we noticed Bill's Bits & Bike's, so we stopped to check them out.
Went into Bill's Bits & Bikes which we thought was the museum, but nope it was just a bike shop full of bits and bikes and I mean full, a typical man cave. I thought Brownie had heaps of bits and bikes, but this guy takes the cake.
Harry Gordon speedway bike wouldn't have a clue who that is but I'm sure Greg would know.
This is just part of Bill's shop it had everything you could imagine.
Another speedway bike, he had rows of similar looking bikes but in different errs.
Triumph perched high in the store amongst many other bits and bikes.
After seeing Bill's bikes it was a toss up weather to venture through the National Motor Museum. What a great overview of Australia's motoring history and to view how cars and motorcycle design has changed over time, we spent hours in there, well worth the 10 bucks. This is another place Greg would love, the only trouble is you would never get him out.
Saved from the wreckers hammer William Tregillgas built the Regent Services Station in 1928. He brought the prefabricated building in the US and constructed it on the corner of Anzac Highway and South road Adelaide being the first proposed service station in Adelaide and the first to have a hydraulic vehicle hoist.
In 1911 Clyde Johnson Senior purchased this matchless for racing, but later with the addition of a sidecar, it became a family vehicle. Now owner by Clyde Johnson daughters and has been in the family for almost a century. Features a 1000cc JAP engine with a belt drive and no gears, top speed 80mph and the maker: Matchless,UK.
Can't remember what year but I no it's old.
Had to put this one in 1947 Harley Davidson Model E "Knucklehead", now that's appropriate.
This model is the last of the 1000cc knuckleheads first introduced in 1936 and were replace by the 1200cc, aluminium heads, hydraulic valve lifters & one piece chrome rocker covers, hence the name "Panhead".
1927 TT Rex Acme, Blackburn racing engine,350 cc single OHV, Burman 3 speed TT gearbox, Amac TT carburettor, top speed approx 150 KPH and used in the Isle of Man TT race and or at Brookland during the same period.
C.1965, 250cc Racer long thought to be the 'bike ridden by Australian Kel Carruthers in 1969, more recent research indicates that this Benelli is probably a 1964 or 1965 build. Shipped to Australia as a marketing tool for the importer to display. Features:250cc four cylinder engine, no internals in engine or gearbox.
For our mate Eddie, this should bring back some old memory's for an old fart. 1981 Honda CB 1100 R-C designed to win long distance production races, the CB 1100 was in a class of it own with 86 Kw. of power and a top speed of 230Kph. This is one of only 1000 ever made by Honda in Japan. It's a 1096cc. 16 valve DOHC transverse four cylinder, duel piston front disc brakes with floating callipers.
We can't forget the the old car's, and my favorites.
1960 Mazda Three Wheeler: Mazda first imported the 596cc. air cooled three wheeled light truck into Australia in 1959 and have grown to be the fourth largest of the Japanese car makers. The first vehicle was designed in 1940 but not until the 1960 that volume production (and export) really cranked up.
Could you imagine traveling around Australia in this beauty, I didn't get the year but I bit my left tit if you ask Greg Colins he will no.
The red dots indicates were this old Jeep has been.
1904 Ohlmeyer Jigger the only vehicle Albert Ohlmeyer ever made, built with a pivoting steering wheel and control. To stop it from becoming bogged on bad roads Albert would hop out and drive the Jigger from alongside. Manufactured in Tanunda, SA by Albert Ohlmeyer, 4.5 hp engine, and Red gum clutch.
1970 Lamborghini Miura P400S. This car is just how the 60's British model and actress, Twiggy, ordered it in 1970, right down to it's original tyres. the Miura will accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) in a mere 6.8 seconds, reaching a top speed of 277km/h (173mph).
We can't forget the 1958 Holder FC Special- Station Wagon- In 1958 every other new vehicle sold in Australia was a Holden Product-Holden held 50.3%of the market
The Holden Panel Van known to me as, the 'Shagging Waggon' this 1969 Holden HT 'Midnight Express' originally a television delivery van. Customisation was completed in 1980 winning awards in ever show it was entered in being 'Top Panel Van' in SA for 3 yrs running. Lined with blue velour it was every teenager's dream in the 1970's...& every parents nightmare. V8 253 cu in (4.1 litres) Sigerson TQ30 Cam 2x465 cfm Holley carburettors with 'Cain' twin tunnel in-take manifold.
I couldn't leave this little trooper out, this 1939 Cyclops Motor Truck made during the war years with very low production. Cars were more popular than trucks and only about 400 were made between 1939 and 1941. Of these probably fewer than 6 original remain. Features:Cycle chain drive, ball bearing, hand break and tipping tray.
I could go on and on, this museum was well worth the $10 to go through.
Back on the road again when I saw the entrance to Yalumba so lucky for me Des turned around and I had my first wine tasting, and Des brought me a nice bottle of Mosiato Split Pink.
Des takes the photos while I try the wine and to top it of with a lovely Port, and man it was a very smooth port, but at $32 I wasn't getting a bottle of that, Dam.
We stayed the night at Greenock, another quite little town when we herd, what sounded like an air raid alarm. Des and I looked at each other, what the hell is that, we didn't no what to do run and hide or just wait it out, apparently this alarm go's off every Tuesday night.
,28-03-2012 We woke to a roster crowing which was a pleasant change had brickie, filled up with water then hit the road again.
Driving into the tiny town of Birdwood and the first to capture my eye was the old truck on a poll in front of the Pub, then we noticed Bill's Bits & Bike's, so we stopped to check them out.
The Birdwood pub.
Went into Bill's Bits & Bikes which we thought was the museum, but nope it was just a bike shop full of bits and bikes and I mean full, a typical man cave. I thought Brownie had heaps of bits and bikes, but this guy takes the cake.
This is just part of Bill's shop it had everything you could imagine.
Sorry Brownie but Bill's Bikes puts your place to shame.
After seeing Bill's bikes it was a toss up weather to venture through the National Motor Museum. What a great overview of Australia's motoring history and to view how cars and motorcycle design has changed over time, we spent hours in there, well worth the 10 bucks. This is another place Greg would love, the only trouble is you would never get him out.
Saved from the wreckers hammer William Tregillgas built the Regent Services Station in 1928. He brought the prefabricated building in the US and constructed it on the corner of Anzac Highway and South road Adelaide being the first proposed service station in Adelaide and the first to have a hydraulic vehicle hoist.
Can't remember what year but I no it's old.
This model is the last of the 1000cc knuckleheads first introduced in 1936 and were replace by the 1200cc, aluminium heads, hydraulic valve lifters & one piece chrome rocker covers, hence the name "Panhead".
1927 TT Rex Acme, Blackburn racing engine,350 cc single OHV, Burman 3 speed TT gearbox, Amac TT carburettor, top speed approx 150 KPH and used in the Isle of Man TT race and or at Brookland during the same period.
For our mate Eddie, this should bring back some old memory's for an old fart. 1981 Honda CB 1100 R-C designed to win long distance production races, the CB 1100 was in a class of it own with 86 Kw. of power and a top speed of 230Kph. This is one of only 1000 ever made by Honda in Japan. It's a 1096cc. 16 valve DOHC transverse four cylinder, duel piston front disc brakes with floating callipers. |
| A very small part of the display in the Museum. |
We can't forget the the old car's, and my favorites.
1960 Mazda Three Wheeler: Mazda first imported the 596cc. air cooled three wheeled light truck into Australia in 1959 and have grown to be the fourth largest of the Japanese car makers. The first vehicle was designed in 1940 but not until the 1960 that volume production (and export) really cranked up.
The red dots indicates were this old Jeep has been.
1904 Ohlmeyer Jigger the only vehicle Albert Ohlmeyer ever made, built with a pivoting steering wheel and control. To stop it from becoming bogged on bad roads Albert would hop out and drive the Jigger from alongside. Manufactured in Tanunda, SA by Albert Ohlmeyer, 4.5 hp engine, and Red gum clutch.
1970 Lamborghini Miura P400S. This car is just how the 60's British model and actress, Twiggy, ordered it in 1970, right down to it's original tyres. the Miura will accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) in a mere 6.8 seconds, reaching a top speed of 277km/h (173mph).
The Holden Panel Van known to me as, the 'Shagging Waggon' this 1969 Holden HT 'Midnight Express' originally a television delivery van. Customisation was completed in 1980 winning awards in ever show it was entered in being 'Top Panel Van' in SA for 3 yrs running. Lined with blue velour it was every teenager's dream in the 1970's...& every parents nightmare. V8 253 cu in (4.1 litres) Sigerson TQ30 Cam 2x465 cfm Holley carburettors with 'Cain' twin tunnel in-take manifold.
I couldn't leave this little trooper out, this 1939 Cyclops Motor Truck made during the war years with very low production. Cars were more popular than trucks and only about 400 were made between 1939 and 1941. Of these probably fewer than 6 original remain. Features:Cycle chain drive, ball bearing, hand break and tipping tray. I could go on and on, this museum was well worth the $10 to go through.
Back on the road again when I saw the entrance to Yalumba so lucky for me Des turned around and I had my first wine tasting, and Des brought me a nice bottle of Mosiato Split Pink.
Drove on again and this time it was Penfold I saw, we gotta go in there. They explain the flavours,how it's all made,the year, gee I will never remember any of that stuff, can I just have another drink?
DR. Christopher Rawson Penfold started it all in 1844, from the growing of a few vines at Magill (on the eastern foothills of Adelaide) to provide wine for his patients, the venture has grown to be one of the largest wine making organisations in Australia.
Des takes the photos while I try the wine and to top it of with a lovely Port, and man it was a very smooth port, but at $32 I wasn't getting a bottle of that, Dam. 
We stayed the night at Greenock, another quite little town when we herd, what sounded like an air raid alarm. Des and I looked at each other, what the hell is that, we didn't no what to do run and hide or just wait it out, apparently this alarm go's off every Tuesday night.
,28-03-2012 We woke to a roster crowing which was a pleasant change had brickie, filled up with water then hit the road again.
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