The itinerary in detail

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Prior to being allowed to board in Southampton, August 14, all U.K. based cars, including Ian Todd's 1931 Alvis 12/60 'beetle-back' Carbodies 2-seater sports pictured here, were given a thorough underbody steam cleaning as required by the shipping line and Australian authorities.

For full details of the JNBC Memorial Tour itinerary, click on the following link:

JNBC Tour Itinerary

As you read through, and wonder who Ned Kelly is, it's time for a Google search!

Trivia question: Who starred in the 1970 movie "Ned Kelly?"

JNBC Explanation

The JNBC Memorial Tour of Victoria is dedicated to the memory of Julian Collins, Alvis Owner Club (AOC) member from 1964, and editor of the AOC Bulletin from January 1997 to his untimely passing in August 2006 at age 60.

Julian's father purchased an Alvis Firefly in 1942, so Julian's first Alvis ride was no doubt pre-natal.

Julian signed his first AOC Bulletin editorial Julian Collins, and forever after simply J.N.B.C.

Julian loved visiting Victoria, Australia, and it seemed appropriate to arrange a tour of which he would have immensely approved.

The photo shows 6 of the 14 U.K. based Alvis about to board the Hoegh Transporter which sailed from Southampton for Melbourne, Australia at 17:00, August 14.

7 Weeks to the JNBC Memorial Tour

Just seven weeks to go until the start of the JNBC Memorial Tour of Victoria, on October 8, 2008.

Martin Boothman's 1927 Alvis 12/50 TG is currently at sea with other Alvis cars en route to Melbourne, Australia.

Tickets are booked, and anticipation is mounting.

More to follow.....