Cookie and Co

It all started in 1986 on the ski slopes of Austria when Ihad a chance encounter with a near neighbour of minefrom Hayling Island, Brian Mullineaux, after exchangingsurprise pleasantries he asked if we could meet up thatevening at my hotel as he had something he wanted todiscuss with me.At the meeting that evening Brian mentioned that heknew of my interest in old cars, and asked if I would bewilling to take part in a classic car event to celebrate thebi-centenary of Australia, all vehicles taking part had to bepre 1936 vintage, in an endurance rally without back up,across the world, to start at Marble Arch on new years day1988 and to fi nish at the Sydney Opera House, there wasno time limit specifi ed nor any specifi c route to completethe journey. Without hesitation my reply was yes!!!