Two Door Targa Florio

Does anyone know anything about this car? Photoshop or real? 

NCA approval process for events

I thought P76 fans might like to look at the 'flowchart' used to approve an event submitted to the National Capital Authority...

This is for the Concours to be held on the Sunday.

P76 Couch in latest Westwords

You would have to be a serious Leyland P76 fanatic to even contemplate building a couch from the rear end of a P76. Yet, someone has done it. Following on in the long line of couches from the Cadillac couch, the Falcon couch etc - we now have a Leyland P76 Couch. 

It has some  very neat touches - the centre console from the front with the BW-35 transmission gear shifter has been fitted, and I suspect it has been widened slightly to accommodate two, based on the overhang compared to the Leyland P76 bumper bar. Its entirely possible that the builder has just used the diecast metal rear indicator surrounds and built a couch around those. 

The actual creator of this piece of art is unknown - but the editors of Westword - the magazine for the Western Australian Leyland P76 Owners Club - would like to know. They produce an excellent magazine, always full of interesting article on the Leyland P76, motoring in Australia and club activities. You can join the club and obtain their magazine by emailing the club  at:  leylandp76@westnet.com.au 

P76 in an English forest - WRC 1974

The Evan Green/John Bryson Leyland P76 in the English forests. WRC 1974

Photo from fastmarinamagazine.com

Supercharged P76

Does anyone know anything about this car ? Looks like a very neat and professional modification.

Logo required for 40th Anniversary

Any Leyland fancier graphic artists that wish to tinker with a logo for the 40th - please contact the organising committee ASAP. PS: We have no budget and we cant pay.

Reconnaissance

Jason Birmingham aka Motor Gnome was in Canberra over the weekend carrying out reconnaissance ahead of the June 2013 40th Anniversary celebrations. Rumours that all pie shops in Canberra have been cleaned out, have been met with silence. 

Facebook updates

Steve Maher has created a Facebook page for the event. It is located at this address: http://www.facebook.com/events/316307691820407/

Official Itinerary 29 and 30 June 2013

Saturday 29th June 2013

10:00AM to 2.00PM - Run to Gundaroo

Replicating the press release run from 1973, registered participants in the 40th Anniversary celebrations will recreate the original run to Gundaroo in P76 cars. They will travel via Gunning where they will have lunch and return in time to socialise with other participants and prepare their cummerbunds for the formal dinner. 

7.30 PM to 12:00 - Formal dinner - Guest speaker: Will Hagon. Others to be confirmed.

The official Leyland P76 40th Anniversary Dinner will be held at the location of the official launch of the car - the Rydges Lakeside Hotel in Canberra, Australia. It is a formal dinner and guests must wear appropriate attire. 

Sunday 30th June 2013

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Leyland P76 Concours -

To be held on the Lawns of Old Parliament House in the Parliamentary triangle in Canberra. The finest examples of the Leyland Australia P76 will be on display. Experienced judges will examine all cars present and award certificates. There will also be a peoples choice award for all registered attendees to vote on. Only vehicles owned by registered event participants will be permitted to take part in the Concours. 

The Lakeside Hotel in 1973

Six months to go!

Welcome to the website for the Leyland P76 40th Anniversary.

It is essential to register for this event.

We look forward to seeing as many past and present Leyland P76 owners in Canberra on June 29 and 30 2013.

During the year this website will be updated with posts on event planning and info on the Leyland P76 car and the Owners Club movement since 1973.

If you have photos or an interesting story regarding the Leyland P76 please contact the site administrator. We want to hear from you!