Arrived back in Los Olivos, CA, tonight and finally able to get to a computer to belatedly thank all of you who made my visit to Taupo a most enjoyable time once again.
I was pleased that I could coax Spinner Black to come along on the Saturday which was his 79th birthday and he was thrilled to make contact with many he had not seen in over 40 years. To listen in on some of his conversations with the likes of Jim Palmer, Paul Fahey,
Barrie Phillips, Howden Ganley, Alan Boyle, Ray Stone etc. and discussing his old Monaro with John McKechnie was a real treat for me, although all were saddened at hearing of Kerry Grant's passing that morning. As Spinner left Taupo that day he said that was the best birthday gift he could have wished for.
Spinner Black and John McKechnie having Monaro discussions. He was amazed at the restoration John had done to his 69 Monaro.
Paul Fahey and Spinner(Spencer ) Black chiding each other over past experiences.
Spinner enjoyed discussing the Historic Sports Sedans with their owners.
He shown here talking to Adrian Dobbe about his very quick 1969 Vauxhall Viva.
(Someone doing a bit of landscaping in the background !)
We all enjoyed seeing the Monaro in action and the display of John and Bruce Thompson in John's 1973 Falcon XA Coupe was a real treat.
(Ken H photos)
