Jack Swanston: Ian Loudon

 President Scott Elliot welcomed members to the Rotary Club last week to hear the speaker Ian Loudon give an interesting talk on his subject "change - what change?" which was his reflections on the car trade.  Ian, a native of Skye, started work in the motor trade in Glasgow in the 1960's when he was involved with Fords, mainly the Popular and Anglia models.  He went on to compare them with the modern car and many members, having owned one of the models he referred to, could only concur on how basic they were.  He described the changes especially regarding reliability, brakes, tyres and oils.  Major developments invariably evolved through the racing car scene and test beds and cars are so safe now, if driven correctly, that early pioneers in the racing field deserve the credit accorded to them some of whom paid with their lives.  Many questions ensued after which Past President Jack Swanston, PHF gave the vote of thanks.