L.A.M.A.
Lockyer Antique Motor Association Inc.
L.A.M.A. is a Gatton ( Queensland, Australia) based car club for
lovers of Motor Vehicles, Stationary Engines, Tractors and Motorcycles that are 30 years or older (the cars, the people can be any age!).
L.A.M.A meets at 2 pm on the third Saturday of each Month ( except December), at our venue Laidley Showgrounds. We welcome visitors and intending members.
LAST FALCON UTE ROLLS OUT JULY 29 2016
Read about the last Falcon and some history of the Aussie Ute :
89 YEARS OLD
On 2nd Dec.1927 the Model A Ford was released, 6 months after the last T was produced. It started its reign by setting a record 90 hours to cover a 3280 mile trip. Price of a new Tourer? $395 ( US)
Car Wash 1924 style
In 1916 every major city had body builders who could supply the body type you needed. Here is a selection from The Queensland Motor Agency Ltd.
Of particular interest to local LAMA members will be this 1916 Model T in the livery of "Linnings Bakery Glamorganvale". Glamorganvale is a small settlement these days , with a Pub and a School.
It is a popular place for Bike and Car clubs to vist and stop for refreshments.
In years past the settlement was much busier and larger than today. There was a Bakery and a Dairy factory to service the local community.
Hudson Fysh was the founder of QANTAS airline. Here is his how he travelled the outback to establish routes . They were tough and resilient at the turn of the 20th centuary!!!
