All British Day
Held on: 22nd September 2019
Where: St Joseph's College Sports Ground Tennyson
The annual All British Day saw a fantastic attendance by lots of Triumph owners.
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The final version of the GT6 was produced between 1970 and 1973 with 13,042 units built. It had a mid-life upgrade with a conversion to using the Spitfire MkIV suspension being introduced. In the U.S. the familiar problem of less power again hurt performance. The compression ratio was reduced from 9.5:1 of the Mk 1, to 9.25:1 in the Mk 2 and 8:1 in the Mk 3 with a result that only 90BHP was produced in early models (1971) and an even lower result of 79BHP (1972-73). Home market cars continued to enjoy 104BHP.
The Herald 1200 was the first major upgrade of the Herald range, giving it a capacity increase from 948cc to 1147cc, and the option of disc brakes on the front.
This model was released in Australia in 1972 to counter the poor reputation of the PI model. Bascially, a down-spec MK2 PI, it had slightly different trim design, no tacho and a 2-spoke steering wheel. The engine used a GT6 spec camshaft and a pair of 1.5" SU or Stromberg carburettors, depening on the year. The last 2500 TC was sold in Australia in 1978, and it varied very little from the 1972 version.
This model was released in Australia in 1970 , along with the Mk2 PI, as the replacement for the Mk1 model. The 2000 models shared an identical body with the PI model , but featured chrome bezels on the instruments, and a 3-person rear seat. Most of them were manuals. The engine used a GT6 spec camshaft and a pair of 1.5" SU or Stromberg carburettors, depending on the year.
This rare model was released in Australia in mid 1968, as the up-market version of the highly sucessful 2000 model. The PI models shared an identical Australian-made body with the 2000 model of the same year , but featured the 2500 engine like in the TR5 (but with softer camshaft), rostyle wheel trims, radial tyres, larger exhaust pipes, stiffer springs and shockies, 140mph speedo , deeply sculpured seats. Discreet "injection" badges were added to the chrome boonet mould and on the rear panel, whilst the C pillars got small round "PI" (petrol injection) badges.
Unfortunately, overdrive was not offered as an option here, and many of them used the BW35 auto transmission as they were sold as "up-market" or luxury cars.
The first variant of the Triumph 2000 / 2500 series made its debut in 1964
The up-market variant of the Triumph 2000 series made its debut in 1970. Features that separated it from the Mk2 2000, included black-bezelled instuments which included a tacho, 3-spoke steering wheel, heavily sculpured rear seat made for 2 persons, black vinyl trim on the C pillars and boot panel between the lights, black grille.
The entire mechanicals were carried over from the Mk1 PI, with negligible changes.
Mac’s Bridge 2024 at Caboolture Aero Club
New Improved 2024 Mac’s Bridge Car and Aircraft Festival
Sunday 14th July 2024
Gates Open – Display Cars 7.00am, Visitors 9.00am
Entrance Fees, Display $20 per Car, Visitors $15 per Car
2024_macs_flyer_print_copy.pdf
After a couple of years hiatus, the Famous Macs Bridge Car Sports and Classic Car Festival is back in 2024 with a spectacular new addition of “Wings”.
The Triumph Sport Owners Association Queensland, the long-time custodians of Macs Bridge have been joined by the Mazda MX5 club Qld and the Caboolture Aero Club to introduce Macs Bridge to an exciting new chapter of this long-time celebration of motor vehicles. Listen out for details prior and also in attendance on the day from 101.5FM
2024 will see the first Macs Bridge to be hosted at the Caboolture Aero Club on July 14 2024.
This exciting new location will see the TSOAQ, the Mx5 Club QLD and the Caboolture Aero Club join together to introduce Macs Bridge to not just an outstanding new location but an exciting new addition of aircraft displays.
Macs Bridge has been one of the premier celebrations of all things related to motor vehicles in Southeast Qld for over thirty years and in 2024, it aims to be even bigger and better. As per previous events sports and classic vehicle will remain the cornerstone of the event but with support of the Caboolture Aero Club, entrants and visitors will now have the opportunity of viewing a wide range of Classic aircraft.
Owners of all types of sports and classic cars and aircraft are welcome to participate. Visitors are encouraged to come along and share in what is bound to be a visual feast of all things related to Wheels and Wings.
The event will cater for all types of interest of participants and visitors. Catering will be provided by a range of food and beverage vendors and trophies will be judged by the three host clubs for outstanding participants.
Note to Car Clubs: you are free to bring along your own shade structures, but these must be secured by weights, due to venue restrictions please do not use pegs or stakes.
Pay On Entry (Owners of display cars and Visitors)
Cash or EFTPOS at the gate.
Prepurchase
To bypass the pay booths, you can preregister using the link below.
Attendees using this link need to have a copy of their preregistration clearly visible on the dashboard, so they are directed to the express entry lane.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2024-macs-bridge-classic-car-aircraft-festival-tickets-833925502627
Awards 2024
Three Presidents Trophies – The President from each of the three participating clubs will select a trophy winner.
Contact Details
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What a great day, weather was perfect!
Have a look at the image gallery.
https://tsoaq.org.au/index.php/macleans-bridge/previous-years/466-macleans-bridge-2019
After a couple of years at the new location things are progressing better each year.
The layout was changed slightly this year and worked well, with some more lessons learnt for adjusting next year.
Class winners photos to to be up loaded shotly
As always, these events don't occur without the tremendous work and partipation of the volunteers, vistors, car display attendees and Queensland Rifle Association Belmont Range.
We look forward to seeing everyone in 2020
All British Day
Held on: 22nd September 2019
Where: St Joseph's College Sports Ground Tennyson
The annual All British Day saw a fantastic attendance by lots of Triumph owners.
Open the article to see the photos.
MAc's Bridge returned bigger than ever!
What a great day, weather was perfect.
Have a look at the image gallery.
https://www.tsoaq.org.au/index.php/macleans-bridge/previous-years/540-mac-s-2021-bigger-than-ever
Thanks especially to the Jaguar club and for a show of force with 70+ E-types celebrating their anniversary.As always, these events don't occur without the tremendous work and partipation of the volunteers, vistors, car display attendees and Queensland Rifle Association Belmont Range.
We look forward to seeing everyone in 2022
| 23 Nov 2024; 10:00AM - 05:00PM General Meeting |
| 25 Nov 2024; 07:00PM - Committee Meeting |
| 01 Dec 2024; 09:00AM - Gold Coast Magical Mystery Tour |
| 08 Dec 2024; 07:00AM - Cars and Coffee Samford |
| 14 Dec 2024; 08:00AM - Cars and Coffee Morayfield |
| 14 Dec 2024; 11:00AM - TSOAQ Christmas Lunch |
| 23 Dec 2024; 07:00PM - Committee Meeting |
| 11 Jan 2025; 08:00AM - Cars and Coffee Morayfield |
| 12 Jan 2025; 07:00AM - Cars and Coffee Samford |
| 27 Jan 2025; 07:00PM - Committee Meeting |
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