An unusual sight, three different model Cross & Ellis bodied Alvis 4 seat tourers, with owners. L to R: David & Kaye Webster, 1933 Firefly; David Head, 1934 Silver Eagle; Tony, Tash & Beni Hannam, 1936 Firebird.
Bendigo to Echuca
A complete change in the weather. Temperatures rose to about 30 C/90 F.
A short day’s drive today, just 62 miles. Martin Boothman drove David Head’s 1934 Silver Eagle, while I was alone in Martin’s 12/50. During the drive, one of the exhaust manifold gaskets blew, further increasing the raspy ness of the exhaust. Fortunately Martin brought spare gaskets with him, and upon removal of the manifold to change the gasket we discovered the crack previously mentioned and patched had now become a full clean complete fracture.
Hmmm, let’s think about this!
In the afternoon we took a one hour Murray River cruise aboard the paddle steamer “Canberra”, built in 1912 and powered by a 1923 wood-fired Marshall compound steam engine, in full view. The river is extremely low, at least 15-20 feet lower than the highs of 1974/1975.
Dinner was at Antonio’s Italian restaurant in Echuca, with, as usual, a great time being had by all.
Cumulative miles on the tour so far: 1,032
3 comments:
Great to see you have survived Bendigo and Echuca. Are you coming to Beechworth as well?
In Beechwood as we speak, at LaTrobe. Where are you?
In Beechwood as we speak, at LaTrobe. Where are you?
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