February 2020
CENTRAL HAWKE’S BAY BRANCH of the VINTAGE CAR CLUB of NZ (Inc) Lamb Country Branch Email: centralhawkesbay@vcc.org.nz
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Vintage cars are making a comeback—BY THOMAS FALKINER 27 December 2019
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of automotive electrification and autonomy, the classic car has become something of an antidote to the over-insulated products of the modern age, a sweet throwback to a time when the motor vehicle was more than just an expensive extension of our Smartphone's.
CHAIRMAN Lynn Cross secross@xtra.co.nz 06 858 9814
C/-73 Porangahau Road Everything old is new again. This is most certainly the case for car manufactur- Waipukurau, 4200 ers who have realised the value of embracing the past. In these fanciful days NOMINATED POSITIONS
SECRETARY Ken Lyons Ken.lyons@xtra.co.nz The interest in older cars seems to 06 858 8093
stem from our ever increasing appetite for nostalgia. Like watching an episode of Stranger Things, driving a classic car feeds our unexplained wistfulness for eras that sometimes ironically, we may have never even fully experienced or lived through. Long throw manual gearboxes, a lack of driver aids, and engines that voice their intent without the help of artificial sound symposers. These are just some of the many lo-fi features that make owning a classic car so appealing.
TREASURER Kaye Carswell wpkmotors@gmail.com 021 124 3620 CLUB CAPTAIN Rod McKenzie rod.mckenzie.wpk@xtra.co.nz 06 858 9562
COMMITTEE Bruce Poole And this appeal is why manufacturers like Porsche have set up dedicated busibrucepoole1930@gmail.com ness divisions to better cater to the desires of vintage enthusiasts. Porsche 06 858 9940
Classic has become an aftermarket force to be reckoned with, thanks to its ever-growing catalogue of parts, currently 52 000 listed, designed to renew and revive older models still in use today (interesting fact, over 70% of all Porsches ever made are still on the road).
Gary Weaver janetmweaver@gmail.com 06 858 9908
Iain and Eva Gollan nga-oki@xtra.co.nz Whether you drive a 356, 924 or an evergreen 911, you can find almost any- 06 858 9105
thing you need to fix or flatter your beloved ride. Porsche also offers specialised servicing tailored specifically towards older vehicles. Certain Porsche Centres have a Porsche Classic Partner wing attached to them. This means mechanics are equipped with the know how and tools to perform anything from a mi-
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1956 Porsche 356A Carrera GS Coupe
PUBLICITY/WELFARE OFFICER Sandra Cross secross@xtra.co.nz 06 858 9814