Gemmill Homes has made a commitment
to help change the lives of WA’s special children and
is participating for the first time in this year’s Variety
Bash taking place in September.
Variety WA requests that Bash cars be designed to be attention-grabbing
weird and wacky jalopies. The wilder and wackier the better
and there are certainly some interesting themed cars that
participate in the Bash each year! A lot of thought was given
to Car 79’s “Mr Men” theme, chosen to appeal
to the special children that the Bash cars visit in all parts
of the state.
The Gemmill Homes crew did a lot of research into finding
a suitable vehicle (participants in the Bash must have a pre-1975
vehicle) – and they finally found their car in New South
Wales! The vehicle is a 1975 Ford Fairlane ZG 500 5.8lt 351
V8 Auto. The Gemmill crew are actually only the third owners
of this much-loved car. It was given to the previous owner
by a family friend when they passed away. The previous owner
hoped that the new buyers would also enjoy it as much as they
had. We’re certain they will get great pleasure in knowing
that the car is being used for such a great cause and bringing
much joy to the children on its travels.
The car is receiving lots of T.L.C. from “Jim”
a traditional mechanic with a hands-on approach and an intimate
knowledge of Fords! Jim is ensuring that Car 79 is revved
and ready to go for its inaugural trip in this year’s
Bash.
The funding of the car and the entry to the bash is donated
by Gemmill Homes, who also donate $50 to the Charity with
each house they sell.
The challenge is also put on by Variety for participants to
raise above and beyond the minimum donation required to enter.
Gemmill Homes has accepted this challenge with much enthusiasm
– and in an effort to raise as much money as possible
for Variety, voluntary members have formed the “Car
79 Fun-raising Committee.”
The committee is arranging a number of fundraising activities
throughout the year. We’ve already held some very
successful themed Movie Nights at the Astor Cinema, and
plan to hold more in the future. However, our major event
which we hope will raise lots of money and become an ongoing
annual fundraising event, is The Car 79 Ball.
