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.
The main difference betwen the TR4 and TR4A was the inclusion of Indipendant Rear Suspension (IRS). The IRS design used in the TR4A was the basis for the IRS used in TR5, TR6, Sedans and Stag
The TR3A is fitted with a larger 2138cc engine than the its predecessor the TR3 which had a 1991cc engine
The TR7 was a very controversial shape to say the least. None of the original TR heritage was carried over to this car, it was a completly new car from the ground up. Mechanically this car was much the same as most of the Japanese offerings of the time.
Some people say the TR6 was the end of the true TR sports car. It had the best of everything the TR range had to offer, Disk Brakes, IRS, Electric Overdrive and a soft top
This is the first full production TR made
Arguably the best model to come from British Leyland is the Triumph Dolomite Sprint. The Sprint was a true sports saloon and offered incredible performance that is impressive even by today's standards. A unique 16 valve SOHC head was applied to this model, which was favourably comapred with BMW2002tii and similar sporting saloons of the period.
Australian market cars were all Mimosa (yellow), but dealers like Hodgson in Sydney,specially imported a few white ones to offer something a lttle special to enthusiasts. Anumber of the cars were raced here , however they had few major sucesses.
Triumph brings you the most powerful TR ever as performance returns to the open sports car. The TR8 convertable, Triumphs newest source of power.
The heart of the TR8 is a muscular 3.5 litre V8 cast of light weight aluminum alloy, Strong silent pulsing V8 power! Dual exhausts, fuel injection and cylinders lined with high strength steel give it impressive power and strength.
The Nationals were held in Queensland this year, from September 13th to 21st.
We started off at ‘Cherrabah” a country homestead resort near Warwick on the Darling Downs with Registration and the Welcome Dinner.
Sunday the 14th was Pride of Ownership in Warwick on a lovely day. The rain held off until the evening but Greg Bird, (Nationals Organiser and entertainer) and his band, Tuxedo Junction, had to pack up and come into the lounge to play their fantastic music or risk the temporary shelter landing on them as it filled with water.
Monday the 15th was Morgan Park competition. This went well in great weather and the CAMS stewards and Clerk of Course were most complimentary about this stress free and relaxed day.
Now. Every one has their own special way of doing things. I tend to excel at really crazy ways of doing things mostly because I'm always looking for a quickest way out.
Secondly I would not recommend trying this at home, all the usual safety warnings and legal indemnities etc etc etc
Although I did do it at home 
The Triumph Sports Owners Association of Queensland is a CAMS affiliated not for profit car club catering for the preservation and enjoyment of the Triumph car marque. The Club is based in Brisbane and has approximately 150 members. The club holds regular meetings and various social and motoring events.
If you would like to become a new member of the TSOAQ or you are an existing member wishing to renew your membership, you will find membership form the TSOAQ Memberships section below.
Phone : 0418 983 098
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Postal Address:
Triumph Sports Owners Association
1376 Old Cleveland Road,
Carindale QLD, 4152.
Club Meetings:
Four meetings per year, normally held on a Saturday morning, check TSOAQ Events Calendar for times and location. Prior notice will also be given in Monthly Events mail and meeting notifications. Meeting location notified once the meeting date is confirmed.
(Check the Events Calendar for updates)
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The Member rated Repairers section provides a list of places that members have had a good experience with.
https://tsoaq.org.au/index.php/tsoaq-members/member-rated-repairers
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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
Mac’s Bridge 2025 at Caboolture Aero Club
Sunday 6th July 2025
Gates Open – Display Cars 7.00am, Visitors 9.00am
Entrance Fees, To be confirmed
DISPLAY CAR - $20 PER CAR
VISITORS (INCLUDING PARKING) - $15 PER CAR
Payment is available at the gate via cash or eftpos.
Tickets for entry via the express lane can be purchased from the link below.
https://www.trybooking.com/CXYNH
Note from the organising committee for the 2025 event
TRIUMPH SPORTS OWNERS ASSOCIATION QLD, MX5 CLUB QLD and caboolture aero club are organising the 2025 event with a larger display of classic aircraft and a new food court featuring an undercover seating area
adjacent to vans offering a variety of menus and drinks.
Three awards for “Presidents Choice” will be presented at 11:00am.
Thanks from
Triumph Sports Owners Association / Mazda MX5 Club / Caboolture Aero Club.
DIRECTIONS
From BRUCE HIGHWAY, take Bribie Island off ramp (exit 152A) and proceed towards Bribie, keeping in left lane. Take the left turn at the first set of traffic lights, keeping in the right hand of the two left turn lanes.
After the turn, keep straight on along Aerodrome Rd until you reach the airfield and follow local direction signs.
Mac’s Bridge 2025 Promises a Day of Wheels, Wings, and Warplanes.
The Mac’s Bridge Classic Car and Aircraft Festival is set to roar into Caboolture Airfield on Sunday July 6, 2025, and this year, it is bringing an extra layer of history to the tarmac.
Following its 2024 debut at Caboolture Airfield, this great Queensland tradition—uniting vintage cars, classic aircraft and featuring the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre and now a rare peek
inside the Caboolture Warplane Museum—promises a day of nostalgia, horsepower, and high-flying heritage. Whether you are a gearhead, a plane-spotter, or just out for a cracking winter outing,
this is one Sunday you will not want to miss. There is a small charge for entry to both aviation venues.
In 2024, the Festival—sponsored by the Triumph Sports Owners Association Queensland (TSOAQ), the Mazda MX-5 Club, and the Caboolture Aero Club—drew thousands to marvel at a stunning blend of
“wheels and wings.”
Think of polished Triumphs parked beside Tiger Moths, MX-5s gleaming next to T28 Trojans, all set against the airfield’s grass cross strip. This year’s shift to July 6th —a tweak from last year’s
July 14th perch—suggests organizers are fine-tuning the event, aiming for clear skies and a seamless showcase. And with a shuttle bus travelling to the Caboolture Warplane Museum from the
main entry gate, attendees are in for an even deeper dive into aviation’s past.
Expect the usual feast of classics: a Jaguar E-Type’s curves catching the sun, a Harvard trainer’s growl stirring the air, and the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre’s treasures—like the RAAF
Caribou or a Vietnam-era Huey— standing proud. Last year’s fly-ins faltered under late winds from Boonah, but 2025 could see more vintage birds land, with live demos if the weather plays nice.
On the car front, exhibitors will roll out everything from historic gems to modified icons, chasing the Presidents’ Trophies judged by the host club trio. Add in the museum’s tours—showcasing
meticulously preserved warplanes like the P-51 Mustang or CAC Winjeel—and you have got a lineup that’s equal parts showroom and time machine.
This isn’t just an event; it’s a community. The Caboolture venue, easily reached off the Bruce Highway, buzzes with families, enthusiasts, and first-timers alike—drawn by food trucks, picnic
marquees, and the chance to chat with owners. Organizers are bringing back pre-entry email ticketing alongside day-of payments, smoothing the flow from 2024’s gate rush.
A few tweaks—more seats, better signs, a radial engine firing up—could elevate it further, building on last year’s grassroots charm without losing the soul.
Challenges remain—weather’s a wild card and syncing fly-ins with car displays takes finesse—but the TSOAQ, MX-5 Club, and Aero Club have the passion to pull it off.
July 6th is a chance to see Queensland’s heritage roar to life: the Spitfire’s Merlin echoing wartime, a Corvette’s chrome shining through decades, and now the museum’s warplanes whispering
their own legends. Gates open at 7 a.m. for exhibitors, 9 a.m. for visitors—bring your hat, your curiosity, and a mate who will argue Mustang vs. Mustang (car or plane, take your pick).
With tours at the Warplane Museum and Aviation Heritage Centre, Mac’s Bridge 2025 is not just a show; it’s a full-throttle journey. See you there.
® Macleans Bridge, Mac's Bridge and the Car image are all registered trademarks of TSOAQ.
| 05 Apr 2025; 06:30AM - Cars and Coffee |
| 06 Apr 2025; 09:00AM - Gold Coast Magical Mystery Tour |
| 12 Apr 2025; 08:00AM - Cars and Coffee Morayfield |
| 13 Apr 2025; 07:00AM - Cars and Coffee Samford |
| 13 Apr 2025; 08:00AM - 05:00PM Rescheduled Brisbane Drive |
| 17 Apr 2025; 08:00AM - 05:00PM GEAR |
| 18 Apr 2025; 08:00AM - 05:00PM Easter |
| 20 Apr 2025; 08:00AM - Brisbane Drive |
| 26 Apr 2025; 04:00PM - 08:00PM Classic Car and Motorcycle Show |
| 28 Apr 2025; 07:00PM - Committee Meeting |
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