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.)
March 2021
Coming Events
KING COUNTRY BRANCH Maunga Moana Rally
of THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND. BRANCH OFFICERS 2020 -2021 PHONE NUMBERS CHAIRPERSON CAMPBELL WRIGHT 896 6065 VICE CHAIRPERSON STEVE MAUNDER 896 6828 SECRETARY NORMA DOUGHERTY 896 8777 TREASURER JULIE GILBERT 896 6942 CLUB CAPTAIN WAYNE GILBERT 896 6942 KING PIN EDITOR NORMA DOUGHERTY 896 8777 VCC CERTIFIER WAYNE GILBERT 896 6942 LIBRARIAN COLIN MANNING 895 8227 CUSTODIANS STEVE MAUNDER 896 6828 ROB WHEELER 895 8633 Social Convenors JUDITH MANNING 895 8227 TONY MANNING 895 8227
BRANCH POSTAL ADDRESS CLUBROOMS C/o Secretary N Dougherty 53 Huia Street, Taumarunui 3920 E-Mail kingcountry@vcc.org.nz MEETINGS/ VISITS
TRAC Rooms, Bell Road, Taumarunui.
VERO
TARANAKI BRANCH [Inc] The Taranaki Branch extends an invitation to all Vintage Car Club members to the
The 2021 Maunga Moana Rally will start from Inglewood, motoring over a route of approx.100 miles within the scenic rural eastern areas of Central Taranaki. A small portion of the route will be on metal road surface
THE TARANAKI BRANCH ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT THE PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL HOTEL GIVE US TOWARDS THIS EVENT.
From: VCC WAIKATO [mailto:waikato@vcc.org.nz] Subject: Waikato Branch Double 50 Rally 5-6th June 2021\ Hello, Waikato Vintage Car club Annual Double 50 being held 5-6th June 2021, Please save the date Queens Birthday weekend, we will look forward to seeing your cars arrive. Entry forms will be available on the web page, if anyone would like me to email an entry please let me know. Have a good week Heather Secretary (Mobile 021 684 938 to text or ring)
Here is some interesting reading about the future of vehicles. FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles) poses the biggest question facing the historic vehicle community today: In 20, 30, or 50 years time, will we be allowed to drive historic vehicles at all? “ We can’t afford to be complacent when it comes to our future motoring freedom,” said outgoing FIVA President Patrick Rollet. “Congestion, pollution and road safety issues – all legitimate concerns – are contributing to the potential demise of motorists at the wheel of their own vehicles. Yet it’s the historic vehicle that is most at risk, despite their almost negligible effect on pollution and congestion, and our excellent safety statistics – while generating significant economic, social and tourist benefits. But it’s not just a question of whether we’ll be allowed to drive. Perhaps the even bigger question is whether there will be drivers to use them; or, with the advent of autonomous vehicles, are drivers becoming ever more ‘historic’ themselves? For the enthusiast, the answer is obvious, says Rollet. “The pleasure we get from owning, maintaining and using our classics is beyond description, but there’s a far wider social importance to keeping historic vehicles on our roads. They are part of our technical, scientific and cultural heritage, and the world would be a poorer place if such vehicles could only be seen in static museums. “The future of historic vehicles isn’t simply that of used vehicles, but of recreation and pleasure; ownership isn’t based on economics but on passion,” said Rollet. “We see several simple steps to help us keep driving, 50 years from now. “First, we must target the young. Clubs around the world are arguably in the last throes of a golden age, seeing a sad decline in new members because of the lack of younger people. Young petrolheads still exist, but all they need to organise a gathering are a few Facebook messages: no road book, rally plates or fuss. Likewise, they use their informal network to find a mechanic or surf the web for parts, so why join a club? “Too many clubs ignore these profound technological and sociological changes, mismanaging their efforts to attract young people, to
welcome them and satisfy their desire for informal, fuss-free events. Many clubs ostracise youngtimers, both vehicles and members. They organise hidden outings, almost out of sight, whereas a display of historic vehicles offers a marvellous museum in movement – free of charge – to delight and fascinate passers-by. “We won’t renew our numbers waiting patiently for them to come to us because, like Godot, they will not come. We must change our habits: create a ‘young’ section in the club, run by a younger person, to design simple, dynamic and fun outings; ensure there are several under40s on the main committee; enjoy the Vintage movement (fashion, accessories, etc.); organise free presentations at events – with commentary – for the public; team up with popular events run by others. Planes and old cars, rail and yesterday’s road…); exhibit at hypermarkets or fairs, wherever there is an audience, especially young people. We must show our vehicles. “Next, we must tell a story, because every historic vehicle has a fascinating tale to tell, of much more interest to the general public than the cubic capacity or number of valves. And it’s vital that we avoid being too narrow in our definition of historic motoring. You might only be interested in Vintage Bentleys, but please don’t criticise your neighbour’s passion for mopeds, or microcars, or buses, or customised American muscle cars in fuchsia with turquoise stripes. They’re all an important part of our history, our culture, and the rich diversity of classic vehicles on our roads. No one disputes the value of authenticity – and FIVA will continue to applaud it – but beware the risk of seeming elitist, when young people often want to own a historic vehicle simply because it is different: quirky, unique, even iconoclastic. “At a recent seminar, Michael Abele, in charge of social networks at Mercedes-Benz Classic, proposed an answer to the authenticityvs-inclusiveness debate. Indicating a 190E with big chrome wheels and low-profile tyres, he suggested, ‘Don’t criticise; respect. Listen…and then educate’. Very wise advice. “Finally, and above all, keep enjoying your motoring, and communicate that pleasure to others, because it’s down to us, as individual enthusiasts, to ensure we don’t lose the right and the ability to drive on the roads.
VCC FACEBOOK PAGE From: admin@vcc.org.nz [mailto:admin@vcc.org.nz] Sent: Wednesday, 14 August 2019 8:47 a.m. To: admin@vcc.org.nz Subject: VCC Facebook Page Hi Branch Secretaries
Could you please mention the Club's facebook page at your next Branch meeting as below and we would appreciate it if you could also forward this to your editor to include in an upcoming magazine. The Vintage Car Club's facebook page is now two years old and has over 1500 followers. It has interesting stories, posts on events and photos of vintage and classic vehicle activities from around New Zealand and the world. One of the photo posts on the last Irishman Rally achieved a reach of 8,253 people. 1.For those who already have a facebook account: Go to the VCC facebook page and LIKE it. Posts will then appear in YOUR facebook stream and you can share them with your friends 2.For those who don’t have a facebook page or don’t want to set up an account: type in the link below and then save it in bookmarks in your internet browser. You will then have easy access to the page whenever you want to see the latest posts. To access the Club facebook page go to: https://www.facebook.com/vintagecarclubofnewzealand/ or type Vintage Car Club of New Zealand into facebook search. Our facebook page includes notifications of upcoming events but it’s not a buy, sell and exchange page. There are other avenues for that information. It would be great if you could email us pictures and include a couple of words about the photo from your Branch events or rallies you are attending around the country. These provide content of interest for enthusiasts around the world. Send pictures and stories to: comms@vcc.org.nz
The February Trip Last month on the28th February Dave Caddy and Vicki Sinclair new members to our branch organised a visit to the Taumarunui Muzzle Loaders Inc. shooting range in Hikimutu.Those that attended were Campbell Wright,Sheryl & Brian Goodwin, Julie & Wayne Gilbert, Dave Caddy & Vicki Sinclair and their two young children,Norma Dougherty and Ivan & Alison Steven. We met at the car park from 1p.m. onwards and chattered for sometime in the hot sun,before travelling out to their shooting range on Tunakotekote Road in Hikumutu. We were warmly greeted by members of their club. They then explained and showed us, how they loaded their guns and fired at targets set out on a nearby hillside where some animals grazed peacefully. Several of our members then had turns at firing their guns at the targets on the hillside paddocks.After some time we returned to town and went to the TRAC Rooms in Bell Road for lovely afternoon tea of goodies baked by Vicki thanks Vicki for the lovely afternoon tea and organising the trip and visit. A branch meeting.was held. It was decided to go ahead with the planning for Journey Through Time Rally in October.
Thank you for your support VCC Facebook team email: comms@vcc.org.nz
This Month’s Trip
An Interesting Fact According to a British Study, men drive an extra 389 kilometres each year because they refuse to ask for directions.
SUNDAY 28th March Organiser Rob Wheeler Phone number 895 8633 Meet at theTrac Rooms in Bell Road prior to 2 p.m. Rob has an interesting trip organised.