[Doggie 1]

For those in Perth, please come down and say hello. 

This is a copy of a generic letter that went out to various media outlets, a few of which are coming along to take footage.

"Please be advised that the Leyland P76 Owners’ Club of W.A. is hosting a display of cars in Forrest Place, Perth on Wednesday, June 26th 2013, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the official launch of the Leyland P76 which took place on June 26th 1973.

The display, which is expected to attract approximately twenty cars of various specifications and colours, will operate all day from 8.00 am until 5.00pm for public viewing.

Several members of the Leyland P76 Owners’ Club will be present on the day to answer questions and interact with the public.

The club is very active and continually growing, as is the interest in these Australian classic cars and we experience positive responses from the public every time we drive or show them.

Should this event be of interest to your viewers/listeners/readers, please don’t hesitate to contact the undersigned either prior to or on the day for further information.


Yours sincerely,

James Mentiplay
Club President"

[beerman]

Its working

http://brisbanetimes.drive.com.au/motor-news/legend-of-the-lemon-20130614-2o7nf.html

[Doggie 1]

We had the 40th anniversary display today in Perth.
I was up at 5.30 this morning to meet at Kings Park at 6.30 and then we travelled in convoy to Forrest Place.
It was a great day, talked to lots of people, got asked some really dumb questions and was also interviewed by WestTV for a programme that will be aired on Saturday night.
As the club's official photographer, I forgot my camera. 
So I only got four photos on my phone and got another club member who had a camera to take all the shots so as I haven't received them yet I can't share them with you. 
The lady in the first two photos is the TV reporter who interviewed me. In these pics she is interviewing another club member about his car.
The other two are just a couple of not very good pics of the display.
Better ones to follow.
We were there from 7.00 am until 5.00 pm so a long day but a good day.
The dumbest question I was asked was by a lady who said (after looking at the cars), "Are these Cadillacs or Chryslers?"
I said, "They're Leylands."
She said, "Yes, I can read the badge but are they Cadillac Leylands or Chrysler Leylands?"
I said, "They're Leyland Leylands."
She looked at me really strangely, said, "Thank you" and walked away.   

[Dazzler]

Thanks for sharing Dave. Hopefully something will come up on line about it.

[Just Rick]

Bugger the P's,though I love em,have you got any more shots of the reporter 

[Doggie 1]

Sorry, no.   
Just her email address and phone number.

[rustynutz]

Not sure if this has been posted previously.... 

http://news.drive.com.au/drive/owner-reviews/review/owner-review/leyland-p76-20130619-2oj9o.html

[Doggie 1]

No, I hadn't seen that one. 

[Surferdude]

Here's an oldie but a goodie

[Doggie 1]

That looks like the 1974 WRC rally car that won the Targa Florio stage.
The last I heard (I haven't read the updated blog) a Leyland P76 is leading in the Peking to Paris too

[Surferdude]

That looks like the 1974 WRC rally car that won the Targa Florio stage.
The last I heard (I haven't read the updated blog) a Leyland P76 is leading in the Peking to Paris too

Yeah. I follow the blog occasionally too.
I think the car in the pic is the World Cup Rally winner. Evan Green and John Bryson. Quote below from "Australian Rally History"

Yes it is the 1974 World Cup P76. Yes one of these is leading the Peking to Paris at the moment. Gerry turned 81 in May and his navigator is Matt Bryson the eldest son of the navigator on the World Cup car John Bryson

[Doggie 1]

That looks like the 1974 WRC rally car that won the Targa Florio stage.
The last I heard (I haven't read the updated blog) a Leyland P76 is leading in the Peking to Paris too

Yeah. I follow the blog occasionally too.
I think the car in the pic is the World Cup Rally winner. Evan Green and John Bryson. Quote below from "Australian Rally History"

Yes it is the 1974 World Cup P76. Yes one of these is leading the Peking to Paris at the moment. Gerry turned 81 in May and his navigator is Matt Bryson the eldest son of the navigator on the World Cup car John Bryson

That's the one.
Anything but average. 
Great to see them still competing forty years on.
It's amazing he's doing that at his age but apparently he's as sharp as a pin.

[Surferdude]

That looks like the 1974 WRC rally car that won the Targa Florio stage.
The last I heard (I haven't read the updated blog) a Leyland P76 is leading in the Peking to Paris too

Yeah. I follow the blog occasionally too.
I think the car in the pic is the World Cup Rally winner. Evan Green and John Bryson. Quote below from "Australian Rally History"

Yes it is the 1974 World Cup P76. Yes one of these is leading the Peking to Paris at the moment. Gerry turned 81 in May and his navigator is Matt Bryson the eldest son of the navigator on the World Cup car John Bryson

That's the one.
Anything but average. 
Great to see them still competing forty years on.
It's amazing he's doing that at his age but apparently he's as sharp as a pin.

I met John Bryson in the early 70's. He had a sort of rally specialist shop on the Pacific Highway in one of the northern Sydney suburbs and we called in to see it on our way to Bega for the Bega Valley ARC Rally. Damn nice guy but I hate to think how old HE is.

[Doggie 1]

That looks like the 1974 WRC rally car that won the Targa Florio stage.
The last I heard (I haven't read the updated blog) a Leyland P76 is leading in the Peking to Paris too

Yeah. I follow the blog occasionally too.
I think the car in the pic is the World Cup Rally winner. Evan Green and John Bryson. Quote below from "Australian Rally History"

Yes it is the 1974 World Cup P76. Yes one of these is leading the Peking to Paris at the moment. Gerry turned 81 in May and his navigator is Matt Bryson the eldest son of the navigator on the World Cup car John Bryson

That's the one.
Anything but average. 
Great to see them still competing forty years on.
It's amazing he's doing that at his age but apparently he's as sharp as a pin.

I met John Bryson in the early 70's. He had a sort of rally specialist shop on the Pacific Highway in one of the northern Sydney suburbs and we called in to see it on our way to Bega for the Bega Valley ARC Rally. Damn nice guy but I hate to think how old HE is.

Brysons sold Jaguars too.

[Surferdude]

That looks like the 1974 WRC rally car that won the Targa Florio stage.
The last I heard (I haven't read the updated blog) a Leyland P76 is leading in the Peking to Paris too

Yeah. I follow the blog occasionally too.
I think the car in the pic is the World Cup Rally winner. Evan Green and John Bryson. Quote below from "Australian Rally History"

Yes it is the 1974 World Cup P76. Yes one of these is leading the Peking to Paris at the moment. Gerry turned 81 in May and his navigator is Matt Bryson the eldest son of the navigator on the World Cup car John Bryson

That's the one.
Anything but average. 
Great to see them still competing forty years on.
It's amazing he's doing that at his age but apparently he's as sharp as a pin.

I met John Bryson in the early 70's. He had a sort of rally specialist shop on the Pacific Highway in one of the northern Sydney suburbs and we called in to see it on our way to Bega for the Bega Valley ARC Rally. Damn nice guy but I hate to think how old HE is.

Brysons sold Jaguars too.

Don't know if he was a part of that lot. He seemed to be a bit of a loner.

[Doggie 1]

That looks like the 1974 WRC rally car that won the Targa Florio stage.
The last I heard (I haven't read the updated blog) a Leyland P76 is leading in the Peking to Paris too

Yeah. I follow the blog occasionally too.
I think the car in the pic is the World Cup Rally winner. Evan Green and John Bryson. Quote below from "Australian Rally History"

Yes it is the 1974 World Cup P76. Yes one of these is leading the Peking to Paris at the moment. Gerry turned 81 in May and his navigator is Matt Bryson the eldest son of the navigator on the World Cup car John Bryson

That's the one.
Anything but average. 
Great to see them still competing forty years on.
It's amazing he's doing that at his age but apparently he's as sharp as a pin.

I met John Bryson in the early 70's. He had a sort of rally specialist shop on the Pacific Highway in one of the northern Sydney suburbs and we called in to see it on our way to Bega for the Bega Valley ARC Rally. Damn nice guy but I hate to think how old HE is.

Brysons sold Jaguars too.

Don't know if he was a part of that lot. He seemed to be a bit of a loner.

Might be a different lot or distant rellies.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9429570?versionId=10938758

[agentr31]

i f#6k$&g love p76's... dunno why because i practically hate every other 'aussie' car of the time

GOD THEY LOOK GOOD!

[Ugly Mongrel]

Sorry, no.   
Just her email address and phone number.

Is that a spy camera in your jeans, Dave, or were just happy to be interviewed?

[eye30]

Did you let SBD one go?

[Doggie 1]

Sorry, no.   
Just her email address and phone number.

Is that a spy camera in your jeans, Dave, or were just happy to be interviewed?

  The photo isn't of me, it's of an other member.

[Doggie 1]

GOD THEY LOOK GOOD!

Me thinks so too.   
I've just got back from the national 40th in Canberra so I'll post some pics etc.

[rustynutz]

Welcome back, Dave...it's been a bit quiet without you! 

[Doggie 1]

Well, I'm back. 

[jamiec]

I have a couple of friends that went to Canberra for the 40th show. I used to own a P76 executive V8 and a P76 super 6 cylinder. great cars they are

[Doggie 1]

It was a great weekend. 
You should get back into them.

[Dazzler]

Welcome back, Dave...it's been a bit quiet without you! 

 

I have a couple of friends that went to Canberra for the 40th show. I used to own a P76 executive V8 and a P76 super 6 cylinder. great cars they are

You don't visit often but always good to see you on the site Jamie (we must catch up)

P.M. me when you are coming to Devonport 

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