[quote U2A2B74B234FZFDJ]Found the photo of my Cousin's Val. B & W snap because, well, it was the 60's. I think he had been at some Club track meet that day.[/quote] Cool period photos of your cousin's R series Pony. Thanks for posting them. In the first photo it looks like it might have been lowered and I love that 'pudding bowl' helmet on the bonnet. Ern Abbott would have been proud of your cousin! Des Leonard was based on Sydney's northern beaches, so the North Balgowlah location makes sense. Apparently 'Valspeed' Des hotted-up many local Valiants (click on the advert to see it full frame).