VCC CLASSIFICATION VETERAN Vehicles constructed prior to 31stDecember1918 VINTAGE Vehicles constructed between 1st January 1919 and 31st December 1931. POST VINTAGE Vehicles constructed between 1st January 1932 and 31st December 1945. POST WAR Vehicles constructed between 1st January 1946 and 31st December 1960 POST 60 Vehicles constructed after 1st January1961 provided that no vehicle is accepted for this class untilJanuary1st of the year that is thirty years after its original year of construction. FACTORY BUILT & HISTORIC RACING VEHICLES: As described in the club By-laws. PERIOD SPECIAL As described in the club By-laws
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Official Publication of the King Country Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Inc.
Insurance When you insure through Vero the insurance company which supports the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand through the International Rally, you are financial assisting your branch. Vero awards discount to the branches on a monthly basis. By ringing Vero on their 0800 658411 and quoting the Branch Number 300138 (This is also listed in the front of this Magazine.)
The Super Snipe on Civvy Street. In 1964 the super Snipe returned to Humber Showrooms unchanged from 1939, and found a steady market with its powerful 100bhp straight –six it was tough,rapid and dependable,but thirsty. In 1948 a modernised model arrived,its headlights now intergrated into wings in the comtemporary style, and an imposing two –door convertible was also offered.A slightly improved Mklll appeared in 1950 and continued until the old warhorse was pensioned-off in 1952. Nonetheless the Super Snipe name survived in the Humber range until 1967.
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May 2021