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December 2020

CENTRAL HAWKE’S BAY BRANCH of the VINTAGE CAR CLUB of NZ (Inc) Lamb Country Branch Email: centralhawkesbay@vcc.org.nz

POSTAL ADDRESS

CHB Branch of the Vintage Car Club (Inc) c/-18 Wilder Street, Waipukurau. 4200

Club Nights—7.30pm 3rd Wednesday of every Month

Remembering Auto Pioneer—Thomas B. Jeffery—by Robert Tate, Automotive Historian & Researcher Thomas B. Jeffery was a great automotive pioneer that helped place America on wheels during the early 1900s. He built his first experimental Rambler model in his machine shop, which was a bicycle factory in Chicago during the late 1800s. Born in England in 1845, Jeffery immigrated to the United States when he was 18 and settled in Chicago. He was long noted for his many contributions to the bicycle industry during his early career. Jeffery achieved great fame and success with his invention of the popular clincher tyre during the 1880s, which led to the development of the G & J pneumatic tyre. However, he was best known for the popular Rambler bicycles that were manufactured from 1879 to the turn of the century. When the 20thcentury began, Jeffery First experimental Rambler with Thomas B. Jeffery shifted his focus to building new automobiles in response to this growing industry. He sold his bicycle business and purchased a plant in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he and his son Charles began manufacturing one-cylinder Rambler automobiles in 1901. The 1901 Rambler Model A was the first model designed by Charles T. Jeffery. The model was built at the Kenosha plant with the engine located in the front of the vehicle and the steering wheel on the left side. The first Rambler models were offered for sale in March 1902 for a cost of $750. It was an immediate success among consumers who wanted to do more travelling. More than 1,500 runabout and Stanhope models were built and manufactured in 1902. This would make the Rambler automobile the world’s second mass-produced car, one year after the Olds and a year ahead of Ford.

Thomas B Jeffery

In 1904, Thomas Jeffery started to manufacture two-cylinder vehicles along with a four-cylinder Rambler that was introduced to the public in 1906. One of the most prestigious and factual magazines at the time was called Motor Age. This publication had the following to say about the marketability of steering from the left side of the vehicle: “whether this will become popular remains to be seen??

Remembering Auto Pioneer—Thomas B. Jeffery—by Robert Tate, Automotive Historian & Researcher

The Kenosha Plant Covering 101 Acres In 1917, Charles W. Nash resigned as president of General Motors to purchase the Jeffery automobile company. The company continued as Nash until it merged with Kelvinator in 1937 In conclusion, Thomas B. Jeffery was a great pioneer and leader that helped build the auto industry during the early part of the 20th century. From the manufacturing of bicycles to the shape of new automobiles, he was a wellknown and respected engineer. For more information on this automotive pioneer, read the book “Kenosha’s Jeffery & Rambler Automobiles” by Patrick Foster. It is a great book.

Early 1907 Rambler Advertising

An early colour ad for the Jeffery sedan

Saturday 12th December—CHB Branch of the VCC—Short Car Run and 2020 Christmas Celebrations There is to be a run around town this year before our Christmas Celebrations begin. The run will be slightly competitive in nature with HUGE prizes to be won. We will start from Tavistock Place at 4.00pm. A couple of marshals will be required to assist with the running of this wee trip. The run will finish at Iain and Eva Gollan’s residence where we will gather to celebrate another very successful year, despite Covid 19. Where:

At Iain and Eva Gollan’s residence (access at the end of Fergusson Ave) Waipukurau )

From:

5.30pm onward.

Cost:

$15.00 per person (please bring CASH to pay on arrival)

Please bring some non perishable food items up to the value of $10.00 per couple ($5.00 single). The Club will be donating these items to the Local Food Bank on your behalf.

BYO beverages. Food will be arranged by Eva and Helpers. Club to provide ham etc. Tables, chairs, cutlery, plates and glasses will be provided. We will be prepared for inclement weather with large covered decks and a Marque Tent. Hopefully a fine clear warm evening. Brush up on your Christmas Carol Vocals This Christmas celebration is limited to 70 people maximum

Please contact Ken before the 6th December 2020 Ken.lyons@xtra.co.nz

06 858 8093 or 027 495 6247

Iain and Eva Gollan 1964 Daimler V8 parked at the Picnic in the Park in Woodville.

Sunday 20th December 2020—Reliability Run—organisers Seton and Judy Thomsen Meet at the Waipukurau end of Pukeora Road—by the Forest of Memories at 10.30am.     

We will start with morning tea. Then begin our first of two runs. The second run will be after lunch. Each run will be timed and will take you along the lower road and up over the Pukeora hill. The winner being the person with the closest of the two times.

Please bring your own morning tea and picnic lunch as well as a chair and umbrella. Hot water will be available. We may have a little something for everyone to participate in while the runs are taking place.

For further information please call Seton or Judy 027 438 0245

Sunday 10th January 2021—Afternoon Cruise—Organised by Wayne McDonagh Assemble at Tavistock Place and please be ready to depart at 11.30am. This is a short drive to the Wanstead Polo grounds to witness the sport of kings , and enjoy the action at the Barrett / Dearden memorial tournament featuring teams from throughout the Central North Island. Food in the form of Burgers and Fries or bring a picnic lunch. The bar will be available There will be two days of tournament so we should be viewing Finals Matches. For further information phone Wayne on 027 445 3199

CHB VCC

Events Calendar Date

December

Other District's Events Date

Branch Christmas Party at Iain and Eva Gollan’s home from 5.30pm Christmas Run around Waipukurau. Meet at 4.00pm in Tavistock Place Reliability Run—organisers Seton and Judy Thomsen Run to Taihape—Gumboot Rally with Bruce Poole

31st-2nd Jan

A run out to the Wanstead Polo ground. Wayne McDonagh

1st Jan

Mon 18th

Committee meeting

23-24th

20th

Branch Dinner and Meeting—Venue TBA

24th

Beach Run to Mangakuri for lunch. Nothing Yet—volunteers please, maybe a shed raid?

Sat 12th Sat 12th Sun 20th Thurs 31st

Gumboot Rally—Taihape

2021 January 2021 10th Jan

Feb 2021

TBA

Wed 17th Branch Dinner and Meeting—Venue TBA 12-14th

March

Sat 20th TBA

Maybe in Dannevirke

TBA Wed 21st

May

Three River Rally, Gisborne

Waipukarau Art Deco Weekend—DC3 based at the Waipukarau Airstrip—Railcar passengers served High Tea at the StaWed 17thtion. More info to come Sun 21st Art Deco week end—Napier

Wed 17th Branch Dinner and Meeting: Venue TBA

April

Len Haycock's run: Bulls. Wanganui: Burma Rally & Vintage weekend

Sat 1st

12-14th

No runs planned yet. Volunteer required. 2-3-4-5 Expert's trial? Branch Dinner and Meeting: Venue TBA Twilight Rally. Bruce Poole's "apprentice run organiser"

Wed 19th Branch Dinner and Meeting: Venue TBA

International Rally Taranaki

January 16th to 21st—2022 For more information go to 5 www.historicmotoring.co.nz

27th National Motorcycle Rally Wairarapa

Easter Rally

Chairman's Report—December 2020 Greetings from Central Hawke’s Bay. Once again with Christmas around the corner as well as summer hopefully. It’s not quite here yet with cold mornings, overcast days and weather reports which are often wrong. At the time of writing this report it was supposed to be raining, but it is not. But later it did, and 26mm were recorded in Waipukurau. “As this is the last report before Christmas, I would like to wish you and all your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year” On looking back over the year of 2020 it is one that we would all like to forget with COVID 19 and all its implications. However, “Lock-down” enabled many of us to get things done around home and work on projects in the shed. There have been few rallies or trips away, but we are slowly getting back into the swing of things. Last weekend I was in Rotorua and it is sad to see two large hotels with high security fences surrounding them for “Managed Isolation” purposes. When will it all end? It won’t if the lurgy takes off again! On a lighter note, a big “Thank You” goes to Keith and Jean Hopping for arranging a guest speaker for the November meeting. Ray Mercer is a very interesting man having played with early Rock Bands during the 1960’s. His skills doing wood-graining of dash-boards and window surrounds for 1930’s to 1940’s cars, and the making of quite fancy guitars are just some of his abilities. He had some of his work on display and it is of a very high standard. He could have talked for hours and was most entertaining. I have known Ray for many years through our common interest in “MOPAR” cars (Chryslers, Dodges, etc) Our next meeting will be the Christmas Party on the 12 th December at Iain and Eva Gollan’s home. Details have been forwarded by email, and are in this copy of the “Bleat”. From all reports, the Veteran Rally and “Picnic–in-the-Park” went very well with great reports coming back in. A big “Thank You” goes to Diane and Geoff Quarrie for putting on the events of the weekend. The “Gum-boot Rally” in Taihape is on again starting on 31st December and continuing on 1st January 2021. Details of what’s what are in this copy of the “Bleat”. On a closing note, take care over the holidays and look after each other.

Bruce Poole CHB Branch Chairman

Thursday 31st December 2020—Gumboot Rally Taihape 20202021 The run follows much the same format as last year.     

Meet at Woodville for coffee etc at 10.00am on Thursday 31 st December. Then follow the run to Glynn and Cath Clements home in Kimbolton for lunch [BYO]. Glynn is organising a run to get us to Taihape. Dinner will be at a Hotel or Café in the evening. The Rally the next day (New Year’s Day) starts in Taihape and ends with a BBQ at the end of the day with generous prizes.

John and Shirley Foot are organising a run from Taihape back to CHB on 2 nd January. You will need to take lunch on all of these days which can be purchased in Woodville on day one, or the following days in Taihape. Please contact Bruce Poole: brucepoole1930@gmail.com 06 858 9940 or 027 244 9090 if you are going to join in please let me know so I can get numbers to the 6Rally Organisers.

CHB Branch of the VCC—Elected Members —2020-2021 CHAIRMAN Bruce Poole brucepoole1930@gmail.com 06 858 9940 027 244 9090

COMMITTEE Lynn Cross secross@xtra.co.nz 06 858 9814

SECRETARY Ken Lyons Ken.lyons@xtra.co.nz 06 858 8093

Gary Weaver weave@xtra.co.nz 06 858 9908

TREASURER Kaye Carswell wpkmotors@gmail.com 021 124 3620

Iain Gollan/Eva nga-oki@xtra.co.nz 06 858 9105

CLUB CAPTAIN Rod McKenzie rod.mckenzie.wpk@xtra.co.nz 06 858 9562

Neil Malcolm pat.neil2016@gmail.com

V.I.C. (I.D. Card) CO-ORDINATOR John Foot jsfoot@xtra.co.nz 06 858 8301

PUBLICITY/WELFARE OFFICER Sandra Cross secross@xtra.co.nz 06 858 9814

BLEAT EDITOR Joyce Calder joycecalder@gmail.com 022 166 1403

VEHICLE IDENTITY CARDS As there have been changes made to the application forms that you fill in for the VEHICLE IDENTITY CARD could you all PLEASE MAKE SURE that the forms you fill in have the DATE OF 09/2019 IN THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER of each page underneath the page number. If you need a set of papers please contact me on (06)858-8301 or email jsfoot@xtra.co.nz or download a set from the Club website.

John Foot—Branch Vehicle Identity Card Coordinator

Rod’s Rattling's—December 2020 Several local members attended the “Back-Paddock Lake” Classic Car Show on Speedy Road near Takapau on 1st November, and joined with about 100 other vehicles, mostly of the “Hot Rod” style. We had an interesting and entertaining speaker in Ray Mercer, a friend of Keith and Jean Hopping and also Bruce Poole, at our club night during the month. Some of the work he has done doing wood-graining on cars is astounding, as is the guitar he has made and showed with inlay of Paua shells. We joined the CHB VCC Branch Veteran Rally at Woodville over the weekend of 21 st-22nd November and enjoyed an interesting drive in the Model T into the backblocks of Pahiatua and Woodville. A visit to a motorcycle museum near Woodville on the Sunday was most interesting as there were so many other items in the collection, and later we joined with about 50 other cars and their crews from as far away as Wellington and Whanganui for a “Picnic-in-the-Park” at Woodville. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t really picnic weather, so people didn’t hang around for long. Iain and Eva Gollan are hosting the Christmas Party at their home on 12 th December and the plans for the evening look really good. There are details elsewhere in the “Bleat” for what to bring and so on. Prior to the party there will be a short run around town with a Christmas theme starting from Tavistock Place from about 4:00pm. Bring a pen and have your brains turned on! On 20th December Seton and Judy Thomsen will be again running a reliability run as they have done the past couple of years. This is a social affair involving a trip round Pukeora Loop, and has been popular in the past. See elsewhere in the “Bleat” for times to gather and so on. On Sunday 10th January, Wayne and Linda McDonagh will be escorting us to the Wanstead Polo grounds to see the finals of a Polo competition. This will be quite a different experience for many of us. Chukka a couple of chairs in the car and hoof it out for a day in the sun at Wanstead. On 24th January, there will be our annual “Beach Run”, this year taking us out to Mangakuri just south of Kairakau. Iain Gollan has a relation with a beach home we may be able to visit at the beach. Keep an eye on your email box for details closer to the time. Scarlett joins me in wishing all our CHB VCC friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. And may we all steer clear of any Covid implications into the New Year and beyond.

Rod McKenzie CHB Branch Club Captain

Rod McKenzie with his Ford Model T on the trailer ready to head home 8 after the CHB Veteran Rally weekend.

Saturday 21st November 2020—Central Hawkes Bay Branch—Veteran Rally—Woodville

The group at the Kohinui Hall parked up for the lunch break.

Tony Prebensen and Mike Stuart in the 1903 Holley depart the farm visit past one of the sheds. A very big thank you to Diane and Geoff Quarry for their great organising skills for the 2020 CHB Veteran Rally. Although the weather was not all that favourable at times and there were some breakdowns, which is very character building!! the Rally went down well with all those participating. All credit must go to the owners who’s skills and diligent’s keeps these great old cars running and for others to enjoy The Rallies are also a great opportunity for the owners to get together to socialise as well as sharing their knowledge.

There was a farm visit for us on the Veteran Run. Here we see the 1904 Napoleon of Mike and Neroli Perry, and the 1915 GWK of Geoff and Diane Quarrie parked under some trees while the group inspect the contents of the sheds.

"Do you remember old sew-and sew? He had an ancient Peter and Suzanne McCool in their 1918 Ford Model T traction engine much like this". Seen at the motorcycle Pick-up. 9museum near Woodville.

Saturday 21st November 2020—Central Hawkes Bay Branch—Veteran Rally—Woodville

On the door of the motorcycle museum near Woodville Old farm shed visit, and old number plates on the wall go back to 1925

Great old Fire Engine—All in working order

The group of veteran cars and crews visited the truck museum at Mangatainoka. The Harvard used to be a kids' slide in Pahiatua until it was thought to be too dangerous, and is now a weather vane; it moves with the wind.

Sunday 22nd November 2020—CHB Club Run—Picnic in the Park—Woodville

The day started well with a good turn out and a good run to Dannevirke, unfortunately the weather had deteriorated by this stage with heavy rain and a temperature drop.

Some of the CHB Cars and members at the Picnic.

Members and the general public enjoying the cars

VCC Club Cars from surrounding Branches A very big thank you to John and Shirley Foot for organising this run, we drove over some very interesting roads between Waipukurau, Takapau, Ormondville, and Dannevirke to 11 Woodville.

My fiancé Samantha and I will be getting married on the 20th December this year. The ceremony will be at 2.00pm and we are looking for a vehicle to collect the Bridal Party at about 1.45pm and to be available for use after for photos driving to a local destinations for these and as a means to get to the reception later on (about 4.30pm). Once dropped off at the reception venue we would no longer require the vehicle. The wedding ceremony will be held at Pukehou church on SH2 and the reception will be at the Paper Mulberry Cafe just down the road. We are looking for a Classic British car ideally but are not overly fussy on what type. We do love classic Minis and Triumphs. Colours that would be good are cream, white, light blue and pink. We also would prefer the owner to drive the vehicle. We are based in Waipawa so someone from the Central Hawkes Bay would be good. There will be 4 in the bridal party, bride, father of the bride and the 2 brides maids. My Contact number: 028 85151410

email: michaelrichardson@hotmail.co.nz

Sunday 24th January 2021—9th Annual Lake-Front Car Show Rotorua Branch of the VCC are holding their 9th Annual Lake-Front Car Show at the Rotorua Lake front Domain. It is very informal, anyone can display, and there is a gold coin requested from drivers which will be donated to St John Ambulance. In 2020 we raised $2000 for St Johns with donations from drivers and the public and there were over 450 cars on display! We will not clash with the Kumeu car show in 2021 that is on the weekend before our show, so we are expecting an even bigger crowd. Gates open 8.00am. Those who arrive early will get the best positions under the trees. Clubs and groups will be able to display their cars together. This event is very laid back, with Rotorua’s excellent “Eat Street” full of bistros, cafés and bars right next to the venue, and big shady trees to sit under for those wanting to picnic. It is hoped the “new” Rotorua Lakefront markets will be operating by then adjacent to the show. It could be an excellent run and day out for a club. We get write ups in the local papers (print and online) and we have had good articles with photos in NZ Classic Car magazine too.

For more information please Contact—David Tomlinson—Rotorua VCC—ph 027.412.8227 12

EASTERN BAY OF PLENTY BRANCH of the VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NZ

2021

East Coast Rally 2021 Sunday 7th February CLASSES All vehicles that are over thirty years old and eligible for VCC classes will be accepted. The Rally Organisersâ€™ reserve the right to reclassify vehicles where there are less than three entrants in any one class. THE RALLY This is designed for the enjoyment of all participants, novice or experienced. The route is mostly sealed with a few short sections of unsealed roads. No electronic devices allowed. PARTICIPANTS Each vehicle must include a financial member of VCC of NZ Inc. The Rally Organisersâ€™ decision is final. Rally packs to be collected from the starting point. Rally Plotters: Peter & Robyn Hadley Organiser/Secretary Les & Gail Costar 26 Bell Street, Kawerau 3127 Email: les.gail.costar@slingshot.co.nz Ph: 07 323 6406 Mobile: 027 271 7022

Please email Les for your Entry Form and accommodation list 14

Gisborne Branch

Annual

Three Rivers Rally 12 - 14 February 2021 Enjoy the local attractions on Friday or one of the arranged runs followed by a light meal, nog’n’natter at the Branches Clubrooms, Main Rd, Makaraka on Friday night. Rally proper on Saturday (includes touring class). Catered meal and prize giving Saturday night. Farewell cuppa Sunday morning.

Mark & Karen Spackman - 1965 Rambler Marlin—2019 Overall Rally and Post 60 Section Winners

This year’s Rally route takes in the Poverty Bay Flats and onto our lunch stop at Mahia Peninsula. Come and join us on our Mission to Mahunga. The Pohutukawa trees will be in flower and the waves will be rolling in. Soak up the sun on the beach or take time to view the Rocket Lab Launch Complex. Welcome to our ‘Mission to Mahunga’ rally. We look forward to being your hosts over what will be a relaxed weekend of vintage motoring and fellowship. As usual, we will be having a Noggin’n’Natter on Friday evening, and the Rally on Saturday followed by a Buffet Dinner that evening. So ‘crank-up the old girl’ and come and enjoy a relaxed weekend with friends both old and new. To our old friends; we look forward to seeing you. To our new friends; we look forward to meeting you.

For Enquires and Entry Forms please email Rally Director - Brian Williams Ph: 09 3611632

email: Zakman77@gmail.com

2021—ART DECO FESTIVAL—THE VETERANS ARE COMING Come to Napier and join the Hawkes Bay VCC for Art Deco 2021 from February 18th to 21st. Kindly sponsored again this year by Euro City Ltd. In 2021 the Featured Group will be Veteran Motor Vehicles (all will be over 100 years old). We are expecting 50 plus Veterans and already have 25 Veteran entries as at 10th September 2020. Cars, commercials, motorcycles, high-wheelers, steam, electric and petrol. Veterans entered already include an 1895 Velo Benz, 1903/4 Oldsmobiles (3), De Dion, Calcott, Hupmobile, GWK, Dodge (3), Sears, L’etoile, Darracq (2), Cadillac, Mitchell, Holly, Briscoe, New Pick and 5 Model T Fords. 2021 will be the 90th anniversary of the 1931 Napier Earthquake. We want to get as many EQ survivor cars to attend the 2021 Art Deco Festival as possible. A commemorative banner or similar will be presented to all qualifying vehicles. To qualify your vehicle must have been in Napier or Hastings at the time of the Earthquake. Please contact me if you have such a vehicle or know someone who has. The same applies if you own or know of any First Response Vehicles that may have been present during the Earthquake (eg Ambulance, Fire Engine, Police, Military). For 2021 the main annual rally is again on Friday and we plan to have a touring run plus a picnic lunch at a great lunch venue. On the Saturday we will have a morning tea, a car show and popular choice at the HBVCC clubrooms, followed by the grand parade. Sunday events include breakfast at the HBVCC clubrooms and the Gatsby picnic in the afternoon. There are many other events offered by Art Deco Trust on the Friday and Saturday nights. Come and join the other 180 plus club eligible vehicles we expect to enter the 2021 Event. If you are entering a Veteran there are special additional events for you on the Wednesday and Thursday of Art Deco Week. If you plan to attend these please plan to arrive in Napier on the Tuesday. Otherwise we suggest you plan to arrive in Napier on Thursday 20 th so you can attend the Dinner at the Clubrooms that evening. We have prizes for the best dressed couples again this year. Dinner tickets are limited so be in quick. Go to the HBVCC website for an Entry Form—(www.hbvcc.org.nz)—Entry forms for 2021 are available now. Accommodation in Napier is already filling up for Art Deco Weekend so book now to avoid disappointment. Contacts: STEVE TROTT STEVE DONOVAN

stevetrott@xtra.co.nz stevedon@xtra.co.nz

GISBORNE 2021—15th NATIONAL MODEL A RALLY—Sunday 28th March—Sunday 4th April

Early Bird Registration is open for the 15th National Model A Ford Rally 2021. This will be held from Sunday 28 March to Sunday 04 April 2021 (Easter Weekend) in Gisborne at the A & P Showground's and Events Centre. Come along and join other Model A enthusiasts for a relaxed but entertaining time in Gisborne. Enjoy the friendly people and experience the ‘Real New Zealand’ driving your Model A. Gisborne is situated on the North Island’s East Coast and is known for its beautiful beaches, vineyards, orchards and good Model A roads. Sometimes referred to as the ‘City of Rivers’, Gisborne is the first City on earth to see the new day’s sun rise. ‘Early Bird’ indicates to the organisers you have chosen to receive your rally information early and avoid missing out on the news as it comes to hand, or tours that may have limited numbers. Don’t wait too long to register as we are limited to 300 entrants.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEE $20.00 To obtain your Early Bird Registration Form, email the organising team at:

gisbornemodelafordrally@gmail.com or phone one of the organising team member

David Mossman 0272 350 444 Rob Brown 0274 745 726 Karen Thomas 0274 190 191 Karen Thomas Secretary

Tony Bartlett 0272 725 648 Errol McAlpine 0274 543 983 Kristina Rarere 022 367 5776 17

Highland Fling Rally’ 24th – 26th April 2021 NEWSLETTER—18 August 2020 As I write this short update our largest city is currently in Level 3 lockdown, while the rest of us are abiding to Level 2 rules. A bit of a cliché I know, but we really are living in uneasy times and all trying our best to stay upbeat and project calm, without having any idea from one day to the next what the outlook is going to bring us. In the meantime, with trepidation we must all remain positive, and carry on as best we can with the planning of our future motoring events. Therefore, the organisers of the Highland Fling Rally have great pleasure in confirming to you the Highland Fling Rally is scheduled and booked in the VCC ‘Calendar of Events’ to take place Anzac Weekend 2021! My joint ‘Organiser Extraordinaire’ Alastair Jones sends this very positive message to you all. ”It has been most heartening to receive such a large number of emails and phone-calls of encouragement urging us not to give up on running “Highland Fling,” and many of our erstwhile entrants even asked to leave their monies with us until next year. No doubt this was to ensure they had a place in the “Fling”. There was even quite a number who asked whether it was possible to reschedule it to later 2020, since the thought of having to wait until 2021 was a bit much to bear. On that note we didn’t consider it possible to fit it into an already jam-packed motoring event calendar, and as well late Autumn delivers superb colours, which are bound to captivate the considerable number of the ‘tender gender’ who have indicated they will be attending. All this preamble is to assure you it will be Anzac Weekend in 2021 even if we only have NZ entrants. Inevitably this dreaded virus has had an effect in a small way on our accommodation providers in Taihape as one of the smaller providers has been bought by the Government, for emergency housing, and Taihape Motels has been sold by Con (the Greek) who was such a good supporter of car club users, but alas to no avail the new owner is keen for a booked out weekend! There was an initial concern that lack of business at our Saturday lunch-stop bought about by canned tourism might cause them to shut-up shop, however, they seem to be made of back-country “hardiness” and are hanging right on in there. On that, not all who would have been involved this year have been told we will be back at the same time next year and keener than ever because of having to wait. With the long wait through “lockdown” I am sure your time will have been well spent in going over your vehicles which will eliminate all involuntary stops”. So, there you have it folks, watch this space, because we will be endeavouring to do our very best to make sure this event happen is going to happen. By the end of September, you will receive the Entry Form and another Newsletter. And for those members who were as keen as mustard last time to be sporting the new exclusive Highland Fling apparel, (caps and polo shirts,) I will include with the Entry Form a separate order form with the ordering details etc. In the meantime, please look after yourself and your loved ones, and most importantly, stay healthy. If you have any queries regarding the Fling, please do not hesitate to contact AJ or myself.

Cheers ‘Your Highland Fling Team’

Alastair Jones (aka AJ) – Co Organiser and BOP VCC Member Kaaren Smylie – Co Organiser and North Island Club Captain (NICC) Kaaren Smylie NICC – kaaren@smylie.co.nz 021 66 43 41 or 07 576 4180 and Alastair Jones BOP VCC – gandajones@kinect.co.nz 07 576 1124

Targa 2021 VCC Time Trial 1.

In conjunction with the main Targa NZ event start with Documentation Labour Day Monday 25th Octo ber and finish Saturday 30th October 2021. Our full time trial event will be over 5 days (Tuesday to Saturday), and we'll also offer a 2 day time trial for the last 2 days, (Friday/Saturday), to enable those who can't join us for the full event to enter for the last 2 days, (as we tried to do this year, but all cancelled due to Covid-19). The route is yet to be finalised, but heads up it will be in the Central North Island, with a good chance it may start in Taranaki and finish in the Hawkes Bay. Hopefully this will enable easier travel plans for most of us, especially those coming up from the South Island. As we've done previously, our VCC time trial group will most likely get together on the afternoon of Sunday 24th October for our own meet & greet, afternoon tea, Scrutineering, Rally Safe installation etc. (Subject to Covid-19 etc Targa may also run a small event in April/May 2021, but it's not practical to include a VCC time trial component in that event).

As soon as I have more route details etc for October 2021 I'll email another update. In the meantime stay safe and best wishes for what's left of 2020. Rod Corbett, VCC Steward, Targa VCC Time Trials. rod.corbett88@gmail.com +64 27 433 8772

RATES QUOTED FORNZ Vintage Car Club Booking Reference:

WH5465

The below rates are based on prices to date, inclusive of GST and subject to availability. Off Peak Fares:

Each Way

Adult Children Motorcycle Car/Van/Trailer up to 5.5 metres Trailer-Each half metre over 5.5 metres Premium Plus Lounge

$48.00 $26.00 $42.00 $124.00 $22.00 $55.00-18yrs plus

Off Peak Travel Dates 01 – 31 March 21 07 April – 15 December 21 Peak Fares:

Each Way

Adult Children Motorcycle Car/Van/Trailer up to 5.5 metres Trailer-each half metre over5.5 metres Premium Plus Lounge

$53.00 $26.00 $52.00 $137.00 $24.00 $55.00-18yrs plus

Peak Travel Dates 01-28 February 21 01-06 April 21 Booking conditions and instructions for members are: Each reservation must be made direct with Interislander online using the special link below– Book online at https://www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/members-fares To access these rates members must insert the reference “WH5465” Payment is required at the time of booking. Space is subject to availability at the time of the booking request. Refunds once paid for fares are 90% refundable if cancelled prior to check-in and non-refundable if cancelled after check-in. Members are required to present their current NZ Vintage Car Club Membership credentials on check in or retail fares will be charged. Fares valid for travel 01 February through to 15 December 20 No discounted fares for travel 16 December 20 through to and including 31 January 21 Bookings over this will need to be made online. 20

Vintage and Classic Car Restoration Services NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL Machine Castings One off Fabrication Weld Repairs Brazing & Mouldings

Stevenson & Taylor 2294—Takapau Road—Waipukarau Phone—06 858 6041

A Russinoff design proposal The Elia Russinoff Collection

For Sale

Wanted Wanted, a front bumper for a 1946 Vauxhall J 14. Please phone Jim Spicer 027 2468 715 or email rustypatch.wpk@xtra.co.nz

1972 Hillman Hunter Excellent original condition Only 47300 miles Polar white with red upholstery. Automatic transmission. Been used on a number of VCC events for a number of years $5500.00 Contact Ray Freemantle 06 858 865.

For Sale

Competing in the CHB Veteran Rally, February 2016

1966 Mercedes Benz 250s 1914 Overland Model 79T Touring

A comfortable reliable touring car, well maintained and comes with a selection of spare parts.

Fully Restored A great motoring vehicle, Spare parts and information Won best restoration award in 2008 at the Willys Overland Club Victoria, Australia.

Interested parties Please Contact Bryan Malcolm, Phone: 06-8585-005 or Email: malcolm-b-j@xtra.co.nz 22

Phone: Neil Cox 021 023 33948