27th July 2025 - Mid Winter MealClubrooms
24th August 2025Daffodil Day (in conjunction with Macaulay Ford)
4th October 2025Post Vintage & Post War
10-12th October 2025 - Canterbury Swap-meet
16th November 2025 - Swap-meet and Open day at the Car Club
22nd November 2025 - Arrowtown Rally (note late date)
Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring 2026
(see page 4 for more details)
Hey everyone,
31st July
It’s been a busy month for the Branch Committee (Exec) with loads of planning going on for four different events!
First off, we had an awesome turnout to celebrate with Roy & his family on hitting the milestone of 60 years with the club. Big congrats to Roy!
The Mid-Winter dinner is this Sunday, July 27th, and it looks like it’s going to be a great afternoon with 50+ people signed up. There will be a donation box for the Food Bank, so if you can, please bring along some non-perishable items to donate to this great cause.
The National AGM planning is also coming along nicely, and it's all happening at the Ascot Hotel (7-10 August). Big thanks to the subcommittee for their hard work on this!
Next up, we’ve got the Rally for Cancer on Sunday, August 24th. It's being run in partnership with Macaulay Ford, who are really backing the event. Let’s make sure we do the same as a branch. Would love to see some club cars there! And don’t forget to bring a packet of biscuits if you’re attending.
Also, a heads-up that our monthly meeting will be the last chance to get your Ballot Papers in before we send them off the next day.
Lastly, we're working on updating our branch's constitution, and there’s more info on that to come soon.
Stay warm!
Cheers, Tony
You will have received your Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Incorporated - BALLOT PAPER 2025 in the post. Please vote. Ballot papers will be collected at the clubrooms on Saturday nights and at the club monthly meeting on 31 July and send to Christchurch in a bulk envelope. You can also leave your ballot paper at “Southland Fuel Injection” 14 Teviot Street, Invercargill.
Firewood - please grab a piece of firewood from the pile outside when you come into the clubrooms
The SVCC Wednesday Run will be on 6th August 2025,Cost $25 pp. Menu: Blue Cod, Salad and Chips, Chicken Schnitzel, Salad and Chips, Pork Schnitzel Salad and Chips. Please ring Angus or Elaine at 212 8956 or 0273104239 by Sunday night prior.
The Wednesday Run report for 2nd July 2025... 24 Cars and 51 people left the Racecourse on a beautiful winter morning and travelled south to Gorge Road, Seaward Downs, and Morton Mains. From there they went to Grove Bush, Makarewa, into Flora Road, Findlay Rd, and back to Glengarry Tavern for a lovely lunch and get-together.
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Ken Officer
Dave Birss
Tommo
Micheal Burt
Ron Irwin
Office Bearers 2024/2025
Patron Wayne Nicoll 215 7136
Chairman Tony Warren 0272 845 840
Secretary Carol McGarry 027 277 6878 southland@vcc.org.nz
Treasurer Sheryn Warren 021 712 198
Club Captain Gerry Pethick 0210 298 5620
Bulletin Editor Stuart Francis 03 213 0529 stuartfrancis9@gmail.com
Welfare Officer Barry Hayman 03 216 3639
Southland VCC website sporty.co.nz/southlandvintagecar
VCC website www.vcc.org.nz
VCC forum www.trash.co.nz/vccbb 46 Ariki Avenue, Otatara, Postal: PO Box 1240, Invercargill 9840
Copyright of the contents of the “Rumour” magazine rests with the VCC of NZ (Southland Branch) unless otherwise stated. The Rumour is available by e-mail as a PDF file, contact the secretary if you wish to receive it this way. It also delivered earlier. Views and opinions expressed in the Rumour are those of the authors of the articles and are not necessarily those of the Southland Branch of the VCC of NZ, the Branch Executive or the Editor.
Authors of the articles are responsible for the accuracy of the articles and captions. The Editor does not “Fact Check” any article and will only correct obvious mistakes after consultation with the author. Mistakes will be corrected if possible if they are pointed out to the Editor.
Mid-Winter Dinner - Sunday 27th July 2025 – at 11.30am to 3pm.
If you are attending the mid-winter meal on Sunday 27 July 2025, you must have already booked Please bring a donation to the foodbank on the day. Also bring your voting paper for me to mail to Christchurch in a bulk mail.
Daffodil Day Run - Sunday 24th August 2025
In conjunction with Macaulay Ford we will be starting the run at 1.30pm and finishing at the clubrooms. Entry donation to the Cancer Society is $20 per car and a packet of biscuits for afternoon tea. See poster on page 7.
Open Day - Sunday 16th November 2025
Members wishing to sell, swap or giveaway their “treasure” will be charged $10 for a table indoors or a site outside for your trailer, truck or car boot. Sites are limited, so first in first served. Outdoor sites contact Gerry Pethick on 021 029 85620 to book your site. Indoor tables –contact our Secretary Carol McGarry on 027 277 6878 / email southland@vcc.org.nz We will need volunteers on the day to assist with morning tea and directing traffic.
forms
Reminder bring your voting forms to the meeting on 31 July 2025.
Guest Speaker from Hearing Southland
Following the meeting we have a Guest Speaker from Hearing Southland. Be there to find out ways to improve your hearing.
The National AGM is on Saturday 9 August 2025 at 9am at Ascot Park Hotel. Please register with the Secretary if you are attending as we need the numbers for the morning tea. We also are looking for more volunteers to assist with airport pickups and drop offs for the delegates on Thursday, Friday and Sunday 7, 8 and 10 August 2025. Please let us know if you can help. Volunteers are also required to make/bake food for our morning tea at our clubrooms following the National AGM on Sunday 10 August. We are catering for 60 people, so all help is appreciated. Let us know how you can help.
The Southland Motorcycle Club is coming up to 100 years in 2027 and they are looking for old memorabilia that may be out in the community. Contact Vanessa Adcock Club Secretary SMC v-aadcock@xtra.co.nz 0274156000 for any further information.
The roster is on the noticeboard with the list of what needs to be done. Put your name on the list and support your club.
National Office has been inundated with Vehicle applications therefore their current processing time is a minimum of 8 weeks.
We have had an interesting request from Bayley McKeown, Station Coordinator at Radio Southland – your community access radio station,. They would love to invite a member or team from the Southland Vintage Car Club to host a weekly or fortnightly radio show all about classic cars, motoring history, and the club’s fantastic activities. No radio experience is needed they will provide full training and support. Whether it’s one host or a rotating group, we’ll help you make it easy and fun. We think this would be a brilliant way to share your passion, attract new members, and keep vintage car culture thriving in Southland. Bayley McKeown 2/35 Dee Street, PO Box 1 Invercargill. Ph (03) 218-9891 or Mobile 027-612-6454
Email: Bayley@radiosouthland.org.nz Web: www.radiosouthland.org.nz
Editor
Stuart is taking a short break and Dave Harris has agreed to edit the August and September editions of the Rumour .email: daveharris823@gmail.com
27th July 2025 - Mid Winter Meal - Clubrooms
24th August 2025 - Daffodil Day (in conjunction with Macaulay Ford)
9th August 2025 National AGM at Ascot Park Hotel
30th August 2025 30th August 2025 2025- Round the Takis Round the Takis Takis- see advert on page 7 see advert page 7 page
12-14th September 2025 Biennial Rally based in Reefton entries to rootesgpnz@gmail.com, entries close 22 August
27th September 2025 Alexandra Blossom Festival Rally
4th-5th October 2025 Otago Branch 55 Dunvegan Motorcycle Rally
4th October 2025 - Post Vintage & Post War Rally
10-12th October 2025 Canterbury Branch Swap Meet
25-27th October 2025 South Canterbury Branch Mt Cook Rally
14-15th November 2025 Banks Peninsula Monte Carlo Rally (Biennial Event)
16th November 2025 - Swap-meet and Open day at the Car Club
22nd November 2025 - Arrowtown Motorcycle Rally
31st January -1st February 2026 Edendale Crank Up Day
5-7th February 2026 South Canterbury Branch - celebrates 120 years of the first car to Mount Cook
15-21st March 2026 Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring – Nelson
9th May 2026 Nelson Branch Swap Meet
55 Dunvegan Motorcycle Rally - 4th&5th October
Central Otago Branch – “Blossom Festival Rally” Saturday 27th Sept 2025
This years event is a simplified version of last years successful event. The organisers have adopted the unusual approach of a points based rally. Entrants will be sent a list of interesting destinations (with directions) including the points for each destination. Entrants will choose their destinations, the number of points they want to accrue and work out their route, prior to the event. The questions for these destinations will be in the rally pack handed out on the Saturday morning. Points will also be given to those who go in the procession, however points can be regained by visiting more or further afield places of interest on the list. Veterans, Vintages and slower cars will be catered for as well as longer routes for more modern cars.
A memorial service, for Allan George Black, was held at the clubrooms, attended by over 130 mourners,. Allan was born in 1933 with the family eventually moving to Invercargill in the 1940s. Allan became an apprentice metal worker developing the skills he was so widely admired for. Allan joined the Southland branch in 1975; he recently qualified for his 50year badge.
Allan became a stalwart of the branch, undertaking his own restorations and helping a number of branch members restorations with his metal working skills. Allan undertook major restoration work on the mudguards and bonnet of the clubs Darracq. Louisa and the family became involved in the branch, Louisa became involved with the kitchen, and, until relatively recently, managed the kitchen activities. The couple also organised the “Wednesday Runs” .
Allan was a quiet thoughtful man, who was highly respected for his skilled work. In recent years Allan had a series of medical problems that Louisa nursed him through. Saturday evening at the clubrooms will not be the same without Allan - rest in peace old friend.
Roy Shanks, accompanied by Jan and his family, was presented with his 60-years membership. This was followed by a celebration afternoon tea. Over 60 members attended the event.
Roy spent years restoring a model T Ford taking it on a number of runs when it was finished
Roy is our very passionate librarian and due to his dedication, we have an outstanding collection of catalogued books and magazines.
Roy was club treasurer for some time, only stepping down when the computerisation of records and returns became compulsory.
Roy's quiet and studious approach lends confidence to all the work he does for the branch.
The parts shed will be open the afternoon of meeting nights between 1 & 4 p.m. The following people can be contacted at anytime if requiring parts or information on parts in our Parts Shed. John Burke 217 8177 & 027 226 0067 or Ray McCulloch 03 217 9667
Library
The library will be open on general meeting nights between 7&9 p.m. Other times by appointment - phone 021 159 8319
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Hi Fellow Bikers
Hi Fellow Hi
The Annual Round the Takis will happen on 30th August, time to get your
The Annual Round the Takis will happen on 30th time get your Annual will brownie points up so that you can have an enjoyable weekend away. Leav- brownie points up so that you can have an enjoyable weekend away. Leav- points you can an away. Leaving the old White House on Saturday morning 10:30. Numbers are required
ing the old White House on Saturday morning 10:30. Numbers are required the are for accommodation/and evening meal please contact Ray McCulloch by for accommodation/and evening meal please contact Ray McCulloch by please Ray by
Car WOF testing
Full Workshop Repairs
Trailer Hire
Tyre Sales and Repair
1995 Jaguar XJ6 3.2 litre, long wheel base. Travelled 141384 km. Light green metallic paintwork. Tidy car. Ex Steve Thomas $6,000.00 ono. Contact Barry on 021949531
1952 Morris Commercial. Sandblasted and painted. Brakes relined and overhauled. Everything available to complete. Open to offers. Truck in Woodlands. Phone.0274322154.
Ford Thames r/f guard and bonnet $100 each also engine and g/box ask. Ph Bruce 032140426.
1962 Austin Cambridge A60 early restoration, Black Plates, drives well, $6000 - contact Ken 027 414 3377
1939/40 NASH PANELS, including both front and rear guards, bonnet and side panels, part of the pot metal grille (for a pattern), possibly a headlight surround??? (not sure, it's been buried in the shed for 25 years), and a boot lid, all for removal. If anyone wants them, it's all free, they just have to pick it up from Tauranga. The attached pic is just for identification purposes. Please contact Grant Harrison <inthweedz@gmail.com> or call him on 0274 625 666
1955 Austin A50 Cambridge - $3,500 but prepared to let it go to a good home Car is not registered. Contact Neil Doak by email neildoak13@gmail.com
