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The Border Watch : October 30th 2013
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4 NEWS route around the state. JA T tr JACKSON TREVOR trevor@tbw.com.au THE air was fi lled with the roar of engines this week when the annual Aussie Muscle Car Run made its way through Mount Gambier, stopping at Lady Nelson Park. Now in its second year, the eight- day, 3000km South Australian run is held to raise funds through the Leukaemia Foundation for carer accommodation currently under construction in Adelaide, taking participants on a leisurely The run brings people from all walks of life together for the one cause, from Limestone Coast competitors to a Western Australian trucking company. And this year was even more special for one particular Mount Gambier team. The Entrepreneurial Bogans competed in the inaugural event last year as brothers Mick and Brad Mullan. This year Brad was present in spirit, with his ashes sitting proudly on the back seat of his beloved SS Torana. Brad lost his battle with cancer on October 18, but Mick was intent SAVE 4¢ PER LITRE 4¢ per litre discount at Crouch Street 24 Hour Service Station with all four coupons from this week. CODE: WEEK 28 WED 629020 on including him in this year’s run. “I didn’t want to look at how he died, but how he lived,” Mick said as the run left Mount Gambier on Monday. “Brad’s wife allowed us to bring his ashes along for the ride, so this is like the last chapter in his book - he loved this event last year.” Friend and co-driver Tom said he was pleased to take a seat in the Torana in his fi rst run and was enjoying the trip so far. “It has been fantastic already,” he said. “The people you meet, being at the time trials, watching all the boys with their cars, it’s just Mateship forged on the road TREVOR JACKSON DENTURE CLINIC ANDREW BOL WELL 22 ALEXANDER ST • MT GAMBIER • new dentures full and partial • denture repairs • denture relines • mouthguards • existing denture problems • private and health funds • Department of Veteran Affairs • South Australian Dental Scheme HEADING off on the Aussie Muscle Car Run for the fi rst time on Monday was the Penolabased pairing of Tony Wilson and Braeden Mustart in Tony’s 1970 XW GT Falcon replica. Tony purchased the car as a Fairmont and recently began the rebuilding process. “I bought the car in February from Tasmania and did a bit of work on it over the last few months,” he said. “I have always had a passion for older cars and I’ve always been a Ford man. “The car has PHONE FOR CONSULTATION 03 5382 3930 • 0418 351 444 performed well so far.” Tony said he decided to participate in the run after enquiring through another Penola-based team - Snow and Stuart Merrett. “I went and talked to the Merretts about the run and they suggested I join up,” he said. “It is a good opportunity to give back to a great cause. “So far we’ve raised over $5000, which has exceeded our expectations.” Co-driver Braeden was best man at Tony’s wedding, but has been living in Western Australia. He said it was a good excuse to return home and catch up with friends and family, with the added bonus of driving a classic muscle car around the state. “I’m a Holden boy, but I enjoy driving this Ford,” he said. “It goes good, it looks good and Tony has done a great job with it. “So far the run has been great, meeting new people and hearing all their stories.” 4 - The Border Watch, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 MEMORIES: Mick Mullan and Tom Stokker are participating in this year’s Aussie Muscle Car Run in memory of Mick’s Brother Brad, who lost his battle with cancer this month. Brad’s wife allowed us to bring his ashes along for the ride, so this is like the last chapter in his book - he loved this event last year Mick Mullan fantastic.” Millicent team, The South East Crew, consisting of father and son David and Sean Reilly, were also enjoying the experience. David said he had built the car, a 1973 LJ GTR Torana, around VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au Muscle cars rumble into city for Australian-made vehicle enthusiasts showcase metal marvels during 12 years ago and this was his second time on the run, but the car had been used previously in other events. “We do drive it a bit for weddings and things like that,” David said. “We’ve had it at the hill climb here in Mount Gambier and the Clipsal 500 rally. “This is just another excuse to drive it.” Sean was participating in his fi rst muscle car run and had just arrived from Queensland to take part. He gave his father the thumbs up for the job he did with the Torana. “I drove the car out to Millicent CATCHING UP: Millicent team The South East Crew used the opportunity of the Aussie Muscle Car Run to catch up with family and friends. Pictures: TREVOR JACKSON All Welcome 624716 630372
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