THE MOTORING SPIRIT The Wellington Branch Newsletter OCTOBER 2018
2018 Colonial Cup winning 1939 Packard ‘6’ owned by David Howard Photo. Ray Betteridge Terry O’Leary accepting the Cup on behalf of David Howard. Photo. Christina Van Dam
60 years of Vintage motoring 1958—2018
The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) Wellington Branch Clubrooms
Halford
Place
Postal Address
PO Box 38-418,
(East end of Jackson Street)\ Petone
Clubrooms Phone 568-7463
Email: wellington@vcc.org.nz
Web page address
http://www.sporty.co.nz/wellingtonvcc
Branch Committee Chairman
Bill Pinkham
pinkham@outlook.co.nz
938-3407
Secretary
Alastair McCarthy
wellington@vcc.org.nz
589-8248
mccarthys@xtra.co.nz Treasurer
Peter McKeown
peter@smartpower.co.nz
233 5113
Club Captain/Trophies
Neale Ryder
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528-2580 0274 493-014
General Members
Don Hawkes
mdhawkes@xtra.co.nz
232-8514
Property Manager
Colin White
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Club night coordinator
Brian Christensen
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Newsletter Editor
Selwyn Warren
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Social Convenor
Tasi Betteridge
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972-2367
Nat Executive Delegate
Bill Pinkham
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Parts Mnger/memorabilia
Alick Jenner
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Appointed Officers Librarian
David Crooks
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476-4588
Scribe to Beaded Wheels
Claire Benge
claire.benge@xtra.co.nz
589-8383
Workshop Custodian
Don Hawkes
mdhawkes@xtra.co.nz
232-8514
Fire Engine Custodian
John Jackson
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234-8702
Motorcycle Representative Peter Simpson
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566-2675
Vehicle ID
Roger White
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563-6236
Rally Secretary
Diane White
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Archivist
Michael Curry
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CHAIRMAN’S RAMBLINGS
Bill Pinkham
Well this month I have very little to ramble on about due to the fact that I have not been able to do much lately, missed club night, but I hear that Alistair did a great job and the rest of the team performed well as usual, so I wasn’t missed at all. I heard that I missed a good talk from our guest speaker. Thank you all. It was a pleasant surprise to hear that $60k was raised by the VCC nationally for the Cancer Society, a cause that is close to so many of us. How many have been affected by cancer personally or through a relative or friend? Wellington was no slouch in their efforts either. Thanks to the organisers and all those that helped, or just participated. Now that Wellington Hospital has fixed my issues today and sent me home, I am looking forward to the Swap meet season; with Manawatu in a couple of weeks where we may be able raise a few more dollars for the branch, then the Christchurch one the following week where we just spend money. That is about all I have for this month, will probably think of more in the morning when the anaesthetic wears off. Bill Hope you don’t mind Bill, that I’ve jumped into your ramblings, but I just thought about the recent Upper Hutt Spring Festival and remembered that Roger and Diane sent me a brief message about it and you’ve allowed me the space! I understand that 12 cars turned out for the display outside St. Josephs Church in Upper Hutt, and apparently it was rather chilly, with snow on the back hills. As usual, the Upper Hutt Festival Committee were very pleased with the Wellington Branch turn out. This sort of publicity does us a lot of good. Ed.
Contributions for the Motoring Spirit are always welcome Articles, photos, reports or titbits. Electronic versions are preferred, but photos and text can be scanned or typed up. Send to the editor—Selwyn Warren, or arrange by phone with me, to get a hard copy by mail or at Club Nights. Contacts on inside front cover.
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FROM THE CAPTAIN’S TABLE
Neale Ryder
I have no report for you from Neale this month, so I have used his space for some photos taken at Biggin Hill, by John and Alison Kinvig. Hope you don’t mind Neale. See report pg 9 Super Marine Spitfire
John Deere, guide to the group.
Grumman Avenger, wings folded
1942 North American Harvard.
FROM THE EDITOR’S LAPTOP
Selwyn Warren
John Stokes has approached me with an idea to review books from our library. He thought this could be a regular feature if members approved. John has started the ball rolling this month, by reviewing a book that has recently been donated to the club by Todd Niall, who is the author of “ THE TREKKA DYNASTY” If it proves popular, then how about other members who have read a book from our library, writing a review and giving others an overview. 400/450 words ought to do it. Coincidently, I was just reading an article on a Trekka, in a Restored Cars magazine, Jan/ Feb 1979, which I picked up in an op shop in Dargaville on my recent trip. The other coincidence was that the issue was one that was absent from my collection! Small world. Ed 4
TOMS TOUR
Report by Claire Benge
Tom’s Tour is in memory of Tom Janes, Aaron’s brother, who was a Wellington Branch member and a keen frequenter of second hand shops. This year it was on Saturday, 23rd September. We left the Hutt Valley in sunshine, but cloud over the Remutaka Hill persisted through the Wairarapa, gradually clearing from Woodville. The inspection of Second-Hand shops started early at Vinnie’s Op Shop down the road then coffee and for some, breakfast, as the rest of the competitors arrived, Diane produced paper bags with a name written underneath each one. We chose a bag each, the idea being to buy a small gift under $5 The prize was for the most unusual, cleverest, appropriate or funniest, or all four. The serious work of the rally then started with an unscheduled stop at Ekatahuna, where there was a shop with several bargains; then Pahiatua,a scheduled Wee Wee Stop, plus a great second hand shop, but a bit expensive and therefore limiting. Then, it was on to Woodville for lunch at Café 88 and the last opportunity to buy our gifts, with 3 Second-Hand shops there. After lunch, we travelled through Dannevirke, to Waipukarau where we were to have dinner and stay. It was a new motel to us, Fergusson Motor Lodge, on the north side of town and a short walk to the Copper Pot for dinner. After drinks and nibbles at the motel, Bruce Poole from the Central Hawkes Bay VCC joined us, and we walked around the corner for dinner. A dozen other members of the local VCC joined us. I don’t know what they thought of us when the fun part of the evening started. Tom’s Trophy is awarded to the best description of why the gift for their nominated recipient was chosen. A very deserving one was a present to Diane White – 2 china cupcakes—for her work making 250 cup cakes for sale at our Daffodil Day fund raiser for Cancer, but the winner was Tasi Betteridge for a dramatic presentation to Bruce Benge, of a ball in his mouth to limit his talking, a pair of muffs to teach him to listen, and a wig because he had grown too tall and his head was sticking through his hair; people just about fell off their chairs. Well done Tasi! I’m not sure if Bruce would agree. The next day started with more shopping; as the ladies visited a dress shop and a jewellery shop that the Central Hawkes Bay VCC had organised to be open. The drivers then picked up their respective passengers to head out to Onga Onga to look at the historic village that is being built by locals, restoring buildings moved from all over the area. Most of us visited the Taniwha Daffodils before a last stop at the Catching Pen Café for lunch, then straight home.
There are some photos taken on the Tour and you can find them on page 17. Ed.
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MOTORCYCLE REPORT SEPTEMBER Trevor Barnes Fourteen members attended, plus one prospective member (Leon), and Damion Geris from the BSA club, to promote the motorcycle show. Apologies: John Viner, Warrick Laing, Hal O’Rorke and Ashley Blair. Past Events: Taranaki Rubber Duckie: 15-16 September: Graeme Reilly (BSA Club) withdrew so entrants attending the rally were. Hal O’Rorke trailering his Ambassador. John Viner rode his Honda Goldwing and sidecar. Peter Simpson rode his Matchless G80S. Warrick Laing rode his Norton Dominator 99. Ashley Blair rode his BSA B33. Paul Switzer rode his Honda CB250T, and I rode my Honda CB400/4. The ride to New Plymouth was uneventful except Peter’s bike died on the Whanganui Bridge. Backup took him to New Plymouth where a new condenser was fitted. Rally day was fine, a rare event for the Rubber Duckie. The route took us around the mountain, to Okato for morning tea then to Egmont Boat Club for lunch. Your scribe and Glyn Clements managed to screw up the instructions after morning tea so finished up riding down the main road to pick up the instructions at Pungarehu. The afternoon section was back around the mountain, mostly on different, wonderful roads. Back at camp, Peter was noticeable by his absence, eventually arriving back on a trailer (the bike I mean) because of a puncture. The Matchless was trailered, until the tyre could be repaired on Monday. Prize giving saw Ashley take 2nd PWV and Paul, 1st P60. Warrick was presented with the award for “The Longest Attending Rider” (who has not already had the award) with 22 rallies. Peter received the Hard Luck award. The after-rally tour set headed off on Sunday, up SH3, through Aria and Taumarunui, to Turangi. On Monday John decided to take his aching body home. At Taupo, the puncture was repaired, but there was a wheel bearing problem so the bike stayed on the trailer. Morning tea became lunch and the change in route triggered a brain fade by me, so Hal led us back on track through Havelock North, to Te Mata Road, following the Tukituki South. On Tuesday morning, Warrick chose to head home to Ohau to help Kaye. The rest of us went via back roads to Dannevirke and Pahiatua. Ashley was having a problem with a slow leak, necessitating the occasional use of a tyre pump but the three of us got to Featherston OK. There, we said our farewells and headed over the Remutaka Hill. The drop-out rate from the tour was unfortunate but understandable. The most remarkable feature of this year’s event was the weather. Coming Events: Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 30th September: You should be registered by now to find the start. Wairarapa 50th Celebration Rally 12th-14th October: Routes suitable for motorcycles. Entry forms available on the Wairarapa website: http://www.sporty.co.nz/wairarapavcc/ Wellington Branch Annual Rally and Dinner 3rd Nov: See Motoring Spirit. let’s see a good turnout for this. Continued on page 18 6
VCC National Day - Daffodil Rally for Cancer Perfect weather, generosity and a good cause contributed to the success of our second annual Daffodil Rally for Cancer raising a record $60,000.00! We had great feedback and attendance for the 2017 event and raised $40,000.00 for the Cancer Society. I am delighted that this year we increased the amount raised by 50%, and I am very proud of our Club and our members who were involved.
There were over 3000 vehicles either on the road or on display on the day. Twentysix branches of the VCC were involved this year and all the money raised will stay in their area and be given directly to the local Cancer Society. Many Branches have commented that the response from the general public has been overwhelming, both in attendance and in their generosity. One of the lovely outcomes of this event is the interest generated in the Vintage Car Club, which has resulted in new members. I would like to congratulate and thank those Branches involved in the day for their enthusiasm and effort which has not only benefitted the Cancer Society, but also our Club with the public profile it creates. This day is a wonderful achievement for Branches and members who can be very proud of what they have accomplished. Our National Day has become a special event for the Club, and it can only get bigger and better from here! Pop the date for next year’s Daffodil Rally for Cancer in your diary now…Sunday 25 August 2019.
Diane Quarrie National President In last months Motoring Spirit, I reported that the sum raised by Wellington Branch on their fundraising day at McKays Crossing, was $4000.00. Since then, a final tally has revealed that the total was in fact, $5059.38. Ed. —————————————————— A motorist took his car into a garage. “Could you check the battery?” he asked the mechanic. “I think it’s flat.” “Why?” said the mechanic. “What shape did you want it to be?”
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SEPTEMBER CLUB NIGHT . Due to an opportunity not to be missed, the scheduled speakers, Alick Jenner and John and Jenny Jackson, will appear at a later club night. Instead, we were entertained by Nathan Pharoah, who is the Large Technology Conservator at the National Museum of Australia, based in Canberra. Nathan was in New Zealand to do some research for a project he is working on, which is the restoration of a 1948 Daimler Hooper bodied Landaulet, which was used by the Queen and Prince Phillip, on their tour of Australia in 1954.There is a similar car in N.Z, one of 4 to come here for the Queens tour in 1953. The car Nathan is restoring, was actually built in 1948, for the late King and was used in South Africa by him and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. It was then sent to Australia, along with 4 other cars, for the 1954 tour of Australia. After the tour, the cars were taken into the Australian Government pool and much later, disposed of by sale. It ended up as a farm hack, towing carts until it was rescued by the Museum. The Museum has done an extensive but sympathetic restoration of the vehicle over the last 8 years, and it will be completed and on display as a fully working exhibit, by December this year. Original leather dyes, hides and pattern stamps were obtained from Connolly's of England, and a lot of information was obtained from Hooper's too. Nathan provided a slide show and humorous commentary of the restoration, the Museums work, his former life in America, where he was born, as an engineer and Motorcycle enthusiast, before arriving in Australia some 20 years ago. Some of the other exhibits in this mainly working exhibits Museum, include a Bedford J2 truck, influential in the fight for Tribal land, by Australia's Indigenous People, Captain Cooks Cannon, jettisoned overboard, steam engines, a Murray River steam paddle boat, the Lindy Chamberlain Holden Torana and large equipment used in the construction of Canberra. The National Museum would certainly be an interesting place to see, for anyone visiting Canberra. Thanks Nathan, and thanks to John Stokes for finding you. Congratulations also Nathan, on winning the raffle—another thing stolen from New Zealand!! Good on ya, mate. Selwyn Warren 8
ADVANCED NOTICE Veteran and Vintage Tour 2019 VETERAN & VINTAGE TOUR START ASHBURTON MONDAY 6 MAY TH
FINISH HANMER SPRINGS MONDAY 13 MAY TH
Details yet to be finalised but we will be travelling through the Haast Pass Expressions of interest to Diane Ross, email; randross@kinect.co.nz Address 38 Keenans Road RD 2, Ashburton: Phone 03 3082356
September Kapiti Mid Week Run
John Kinvig
About twenty keen car club members met for at Hyde Park Village Café for morning tea and a natter with friends old and new, then on to Viv’s Kitchen in Sanson, for lunch. There is always a lot of laughter at these mid-week runs caused, I think, by tall tales told about beloved cars both past and present and those cars that haven’t been so loved. We have a number of people in the group that can make even the tallest fisherman’s tale fade into insignificance, which makes these outings so enjoyable. We had thirty-eight people at Viv’s kitchen which gave them a bigger morning rush than they would have had for a long time. The numbers were boosted by Stan Garmonsway asking if we would allow some Manawatu club members to join us, they were very welcome, all eight of them and Alison and I hope that they enjoyed themselves. We departed for Ohakea to arrive there at one o’ clock [some led by Bernard Wright by a roundabout way!] As we all had to enter Ohakea at the same time, we were asked to make sure that they had all our names and car registration numbers but then no one seemed to check them, either going in or out! Biggin Hill Historic Aircraft Centre was, to say the least, amazing. A wonderfully restored Super Marine Spitfire with its wooden propeller, made me think what nerve racking hell it must have been to fly these things in a dog fight. A perfectly restored 1970 Bell Iroquois that gave amazing service to the N.Z. Air Force, and a 1945 Grumman TBM Avenger that is able to fold its wings back along the body for ease of storage on an aircraft carrier. There were several other aircraft, all in airworthy condition, which were described to us in great detail by Brendon Deere. There were also aircraft engines on display and a lot of photographs to look at, and judging by the number of positive comments we received, everybody had a most enjoyable day. See Photos on page 4. Ed
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FROM THE LIBRARY
DAVID CROOKS
My apologies for the recent absence from VCC duties, I have been dealing with the travails of a house move which included a major and prolonged renovation of our new abode, a painful 50% down-size and the inevitable chaos of relocation. Still much to do, but we are heads above water – just! So, with grateful thanks to Claire Benge and Peter Simpson who have most ably manned the ramparts, it is time to resume one’s duties. . A Century Ago cont’d. The 1918 British Mk V tank was a further development of the successful Mk IV. Not without faults (lack of ventilation had a deleterious effect on the crew), but it was highly regarded for its performance which was largely due to its 19 litre 6 cylinder Ricardo engine. Harry Ricardo 18851974, later Sir Harry, was one of the foremost designers in the early years of internal combustion engine development. Among his many accomplishments were the engines used in the first series of tanks, research into the physics of internal combustion which led to the octane rating system and he was instrumental in development of sleeve valve engine design and invented the swirl chamber that made high speed diesel engines economically feasible. Ricardo completed his engineering degree at Cambridge in 1906 and went on to carry out experimental engine design projects for a number of companies and institutions. In1915 he set up a company which produced the WW1 tank engines, over 8,000 of which went into military service. In 1918 he became Technical Director at the Air Ministry and his department produced a string of experimental engines and research reports that were to drive the UK industry to the fore in aeronautical engine design. During WW2 his work included boosting the famed RR Merlin and design work on combustion chambers for the Whittle jet engine. After the war he continued such work through the formation of his Ricardo Consulting Engineers company. He retired in 1964 but his legacy is reflected in design engine features to this day. Below left, Sir Harry Ricardo in retirement and right, Gloster E28/39 Whittle jet, taking off on first flight 15 may 1941.
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The rise of the armoured car during WW1 based on existing motor vehicles – Minerva, RR Silver Ghost, Austin and many other brands - has been referred to in earlier articles. They were fore-runners to purpose designed vehicles widely used for reconnaissance, patrol, raiding party and escort duties to this day. Armoured battlefield close support vehicles have been a mix of adaption of existing platforms and purpose design for use as personnel and weapons carriers. The first personnel carrier was an adaption of the British Mk V tank which came out in 1918, too late for active service before war’s end but set the pattern for mostly tracked machines in this role. However there was an early wheeled example, developed in 1917-18 for the Canadian forces in Europe. It was built up on an Autocar light truck chassis for service as a machine-gun carrier. It was also too late to see much field service before war’s end but it did set the pattern for wheeled carriers which were to become widely used, e.g., NZ Army LAV. Below, left. An Autocar WW1 field service truck and right, the machine-gun carrier adaption.
Autocar (not to be confused with the magazine!!) was founded by Lewis Clarke and built its first car, of tricycle layout, in 1897. From development of various forms, in1899, came the first truck to be produced for sale in North America and in 1901 produced the first car in North America with shaft drive. Further experiment produced a range of vehicle types until 1911 when only trucks were made. Clarke was a highly successful mechanical engineer. Among his early innovations were porcelain insulated spark plugs (patent later sold to Champion), a drive shaft system that was to become an industry standard and first design of a really successful circulatory engine oil system. He was also a leading advocate of left hand drive which was to become standard through much of the world. Clarke sold his interest in Autocar in 1929, but the company continued with its reputation for quality and innovation until 1953 when it became a subsidiary of the White Motor Company who retained the name for their top line models. In 1980 White was acquired by Volvo who then picked up GMC heavy truck division in 1987 to become Volvo White GMC within which the Autocar brand continued. In 2001 Volvo acquired Renault Truck and its subsidiary, Mack Trucks, but this ran into anti-competitive legislation and the conglomerate had to shed related brands. Thus after 50 years, Autocar was again an independent company concentrating on vehicles designed for harsh and demanding conditions, which includes military requirements, and also provides custom engineered specialist machines. Autocar is the oldest surviving motor vehicle brand in North America. The wheel has turned through 100 years – remarkable. Thank you David, for your articles and we would welcome your review of any books from the library.
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COMING EVENTS NATIONAL VETERAN RALLY: Nelson,16-18th November. Contact Alistair for entry forms. WAIRARAPA STRETCHED GYMKHANA: 25th November. Contact Alistair for entry forms. BURMA RALLY: Whanganui, 18-21st January 2019.
Contact Alistair for entry forms.
CLUB CAPTAINS SAFARI: Wellington, 18th-21st January. Run to Whanganui/Burma Rally. —————————————Advanced Bookings for Club Captains Safari Club Captains Safari: 18-21 January.2019 151 On London, 151 London St. Whanganui. email mailstay@151onlondon.co.nz. Tel. 0800 151 566. Prue has put aside some rooms. Remember to say you are from the Wellington VCC.
————————————————— The Colonial Motor Co. are looking for particular Ford cars to display at their centennial AGM on Friday 2 November. If you can help, please contact Alistair McCarthy for details.
New Members The Branch welcomes Reiner Goguel, from Eastbourne, who drives a 1980 Mercedes 230T.
OBITUARY The Wellington Branch of the Vintage car Club, recently lost a long time member, with the passing of Peter Slocombe. The branch extends it’s condolences to Peters family.
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BORROWED FROM THE LIBRARY
This month by John Stokes
THE TREKKA HISTORY In the past I had heard good things about this book, but for some reason, I had never bought it. That is unusual for me as I love reading and researching New Zealand’s automotive history. However, on a recent visit to MOTAT in Auckland I spotted a copy at the shop, and bought it. What a wonderful read! Clearly this book is the result of a great deal of research, and it is so much more than just the Trekka story. It is very readable, and explains how things were in the New Zealand motor industry during the 50's, 60's and 70's, and the political influences that the industry depended upon. The story begins post war, when Arthur Turner and his stepsons Noel and Harry saw the opportunity to import commercial vehicles. So began the Turner relationship with Jowett, as they imported Jowett-made Bradford van chassis and built bodies for them before retailing them. Following the demise of Jowett, they acquired an unknown German franchise, Volkswagen, and soon they were assembling Beetles and Kombi vans at their Otahuhu premises.
By now the Turners’ hard work was paying off and the family was becoming quite wealthy and involved in society. It was indeed becoming a dynasty, and one with intrigue. Arthur Turner became involved in the Tamaki electorate and was involved in the selection of a new MP, Robert Muldoon. Meanwhile Noel Turner became close friends with Trade and Industries spokesman Warren Freer and other politicians and bureaucrats, including two of the most influential civil servants of the time, Jack Lewin and Bill Sutch. Sutch became famous much later when he was charged by the SIS for passing state secrets to the Soviets – it was a big, juicy scandal at the time. The communist link has a large part to play in the Trekka story. The government encouraged car assemblers to include local content in their cars. The more local content, the more likely the assembler would be to be favoured by government! Agricultural vehicles were not subject to import licensing. However, the only real option available to farmers was the expensive British Landrover. Should the Turners be able to create a mostly New Zealand-content vehicle aimed at farm use, a lot of money stood to be made. If I tell any more I’ll be giving away too much of the plot. You will just have to read “The Trekka Dynasty” now available in our Branch library. In my opinion, this book is a really important contribution to the documentation of New Zealand’s motor industry history. It is very well written and, as far as I can see, historically accurate. It is also an easy and enjoyable read. John Stokes 13
We are celebrating our 60th Year in style! wear your dancing shoes, bring your best gest smile!! If you’re not into “dressing be a barrier – just come along as you like brations!
So get your glad rags on, singing voice and your bigup” – please don’t let that and be a part of our cele-
There will be a photo booth, music (karaoke I hope!) and ambience like you’ve never seen before at the VCC. Prizes for best dressed female – best dressed male – best dressed couple. COST: $35 Per head – (No childrens rates) VENUE: VCC Wellington Branch Clubrooms Rally participants can book tickets with their entry Otherwise book your tickets by contacting Tasi TIME: 6.30pm Mix & Mingle for 7.30pm Dinner CONTACT: Tasi Betteridge – tasiandray@gmail.com 14
Right. A view of the display of cars at the recent Daffodil Run. Quite a variety. Photo: Claire Benge
Left. One make car clubs were well represented at the venue. Photo: Claire Benge
Right.
An overview of the display, taken from the roof tops. Photo: John Blackmore I need a pic of Mike Taylors Packard. 2nd Peoples Choice. Ed
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More from the Daffodil Day
Left; This, I believe, is the winner of the Peoples Choice, a Light 15 Citroen, belonging to a member of that club. Sorry we haven’t got a name. Photo: Claire Benge. Below. From another era. This was well patronised. Photo: Tania White Mike Taylors maroon Packard. 2nd in Peoples Choice. Photo Claire Benge.
Left. Shane Taylors’ TR2 3rd in Peoples Choice. Photo: Claire Benge.
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Photos Taken on the recent Tom’s Tour, 22nd and 23rd September. Below: Bruce Benge
Dinner. Photo: Claire Benge
Photo: Ray Betteridge
Right. Original Homestead, now Onga Onga museum.
Left. Historic Building. This and the above photos taken by Claire Benge 17
Motorcycle Report Continued from page 6 Kickback Motorcycle Show: Expressions Gallery, Upper Hutt 3-4 November: BSA Owners Club celebrating 40 years. Bikes can be taken Friday from noon to late. Pickup is Sunday afternoon. The entry form and display doc has been circulated by email. Proceeds to Life Flight Trust. Auckland Motorcycle Rally 16-18 November: Dennis Palmer, John Neill, Paul Switzer, Peter Simpson and Trevor Barnes will attend. Trevor has booked accommodation and planned a route. Wairarapa Gold Medal Trial 24-25 November: No entry form available yet. Christmas Ride Friday 14th December: Aaron’s run to Stonehenge (Wairarapa not UK). Aarons North Island Tour 16-20 March 2019: Aaron will need a $150 deposit to cover booking costs to be paid by the January Club Night, so plan to pay by December. National Motorcycle Rally: Blenheim 15-17 February 2019 plus tours 18-22nd. Other Business: Meeting nights for 2019: Trevor had a call from Dale of B&B to discuss our meetings. She mentioned a charge for the function room. He went to B&B to discuss the matter and gave her some information on our circumstances. She has not been in touch again but Trevor has prepared a schedule for 2019 to give her. Next Meeting: The next motorcycle meeting will be: October: 3rd Monday 15th. *4th Mon. is Labour Day, Butcher and Brewer. 7:30 Future meeting dates: November: 4th Monday 26th December: Meet with the car section at the clubrooms, Tuesday 18th. January 4th Monday 28th February: 4th Monday 25th ——————————————————————————— A man walked into the doctor’s surgery with a lettuce leaf sticking out of his ear. “That’s strange,” said the doctor. The man said: “That’s just the tip of the iceberg.” ———————————————————————————— “Doctor, doctor, I’ve got a cricket ball stuck in my ear.” “How’s that?” “Oh, don’t start…….
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Manawatu Branch Run
15th September
By Christina Van Dam and Norman Willis. Eighteen vintage cars assembled at the Coach House museum in Feilding, on a lovely, sunny day starting at 9:30, touring around the streets in the centre of town, then off into the country. Nice undulating, windy, interesting roads. Three pieces of gravel road, total of 10 miles. We arrived about 11:30 for lunch at the Apiti Pub. Very reasonable food and plenty of time to chat with people. We returned to spend an hour at the Heritage Park, Rhododendron Garden in Kimbolton. Others returned by an interesting circular route so that we all met up at Hansen's Cafe in Kimbolton for afternoon tea before heading home. It was a most enjoyable and friendly day out.
Who is this, chancing his luck with our Patissiere Extraordinaire? Was he making a Stig-like move on her; Was he after a fast lap or was he just after her tasty Cup Cakes! Did he eventually get into top gear? What happens at an AGM, stays at an AGM! Ed. Photo: Hawkes Bay Branch Newsletter.
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The Rally is to be held over the long weekend, 18th-21st January, which is Wellington/Whanganui Anniversary Weekend and Whanganui Vintage Weekend. (Opera Week is also on) If you are attending, it is advisable to organise accommodation as soon as possible. The preliminary program includes: Friday
Noggin and natter.
Saturday
Park up and display
Saturday
Casual dinner.
Sunday
Rally day and prize giving dinner.
Monday
Bruce’s Wellington Anniversary Day run and morning tea.
Vintage Weekend Classic Cruise.
Contact Alistair McCarthy, for an entry form.
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Kapiti Coast Mid Week Run (last Wednesday of the month)
31st October 2018 “Trains Big and Small” Courtesy of Bob Smyth, Horowhenua Club, we have a full day with trains, big and small. 10.00am Meet at Steam Incorporated Paekakariki carpark, or if wet in nearby carriage shed. We will get a guided tour which will take about an hour, for a small donation of $5.00. If coming from the South, enter car park just after the old Airfreight shed, which is north of the Paekakariki Railway crossing. There is plenty of pull off area before the gate. If coming from the North, go to the Railway crossing and turn around into Beach Rd before heading back North as above. (Very important as it’s dangerous entering car park from the North). 11.15am: Proceed to lunch venue, 11.45am at Salt and Pepper Café, 5kms South of Levin, on the corner of Buller Road and SH1.Look for Benniks Eggs sign. saltandpeppercafe.co.nz 1.15pm: Proceed to Bob and Eileen Smyth’s home at 46a Easton Way, Levin. Directions will be given out at the lunch stop. Bob’s vehicles will be on display, along with other displays in his garage. Bob will give a brief talk about his vehicles and toy trains; Groups of 6 or 7 at a time to see the trains operating. Feel free to explore the garden. Afternoon tea will be available on the patio or inside; Gold coin collection. If you would like to come, please let Alison or John Kinvig know by 28 th October 2018.
E-Mail: jakinvig@xtra.co.nz, Phone (04) 234-1262 or John on 027-4524326
OCTOBER Sunday Run
7TH OCTOBER
Meet at the Mayfair Café in Upper Hutt, for morning tea. The Mayfair is an historic building and was one of the earliest picture theatres, opening in the early 1900’s. After this, a visit to Golders Cottage, another historic place, which will open specially for us. Contact Ian McCulloch on (04) 237 6555 21
FIRST AID KITS As the Summer motoring season is upon us, now might be a good time to think about First Aid kits for your family. St. Johns have a wide range of kits to suit all requirements, starting from $29.95 for the basic, and going up according to number of persons and contents. You never know when you might need to use one. It may not be you, but you could come across someone else in need of help and it would be very satisfying to know you could help, instead of just standing around helpless. Check out their website for further details. www.stjohn.org.nz/First-Aid/Kit
Coming Events To Remember NATIONAL VETERAN RALLY: Nelson,16-18th November. Contact Alistair for entry forms.
WAIRARAPA STRETCHED GYMKHANA: 25th November. Contact Alistair for entry forms.
WANTED Any parts for a Royal Enfield Model G. All parts considered. Please contact Richard Skelton. 027 2811339 1/4
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BUY & SELL
BE REPEATED FOUR TIMES ADVERTISERS: PLEASE ADVISE EDITOR WHEN
WANTED TO BUY BMW 2002 or 1602. Must be in very good overall condition Phone Tony 027 687 7757
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FOR SALE - 1938 Chev Coupe Complete and original car, with original 216 cu. in. engine, plus a reconditioned 216 cu. in. engine. There is also a reconditioned 235 cu. In. engine. The car has been dry stored and has very little rust. Some parts have been restored and there are some new parts also. For more information, contact Russell 0211001253
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Saturday Workshop Training Sessions. Would anybody be interested in workshop training sessions in order to get to know how to look for problems with their old cars. How to diagnose electrical faults, fuel problems or anything likely to hold you up on a rally. This would not be full workshop repairs, but a chance for younger or newer members to get familiar with their cars. If you are interested, contact Don Hawkes. mdhawkes@xtra.co.nz or 232-8514.
Gemac Motor Services 5 Parliament Street, Lower Hutt, 04 589 5483 Ring Gordon for WOF and minor repairs on both vintage and modern vehicles 23
your one stop automotive shop We can offer almost any service required on a motor vehicle and all under one roof. We do complete engine rebuilding.We can service modern, vintage and classic cars, performance and muscle cars, hot rods, micro cars and most importantly, your car. Other services we offer:  Upholstery  Vintage Wooden Bodies Contact us at:
40 Ward Street
Upper Hutt Ph/Fax 04 528 2580
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METAL IMMERSIONS LTD FERRY DISCOUNTS FOR VCC MEMBERS
IMMERSION STRIPPING
For details refer to the noticeboard in the Clubrooms or contact the Branch Secretary
ABRASIVE BLASTING
POWDER COATING We are the company that offers you Total immersion stripping of Car bodies and panels WE TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR NEEDS Contact: Warren Leslie Phone: (04) 232 6880 Fax: (04) 232 6882 11 Wall Place, Tawa Email: wleslie@ihug.co.nz
VERO INSURANCE If you arrange your car and household insurance through Vero, the Wellington Branch gets a commission. Last year it amounted to $2,300.00.
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66 Killarney Rd
Apex Auto
Hamilton
Centre
0800 10 27 39
FOR HARD TO SOURCE CABLES, BRAKE PARTS OR HOSES Speedo cable, Handbrake cable, Accelerator cable, Choke cable Reline shoes, Cylinder repair Stainless Re sleeving, Booster overhaul Brake hoses, Braided hoses, Power steering hoses
Call the Specialists
Mention this ad and receive 10% discount BLUEBRIDGE COOK STRAIT FERRY Now to 30 June 2019 Bluebridge has notified us of the latest discounts for vehicles on their ferry between Wellington and Picton for Vintage Car Club members as follows: The VCC code is ANTIQUECAR. It excludes travel between 15 Dec. and 15 Jan. Plus Easter weekend.: Discounted - 10% off all available fares. Ring 0800 844 844, www.bluebridge.co.nz for conditions. NOTE; Remember to get this discount. For this you must present your VCC membership card when you check in on the day of your trip. It is not enough to have quoted it when you booked and paid for the ticket. Also it may not be enough to have booked electronically unless you have a printed copy of your electronic booking on the day.If not you may have to pay again then go for a refund for the original booking These rules may apply to the Interislander also. BEWARE.
THE INTERISLANDER Code WH5465 The Interislander has sent an updated quote. There is not enough space to list it all, so we
suggest if you are planning to book from now
to 15 December 2019
ring the Interislander for quotes or click on Group Bookings at the foot of their home page www.interislander. 26
WELLINGTON BRANCH—CALENDAR OF EVENTS Club nights are on the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Clubrooms, Halford Place, Petone (eastern end of Jackson St) at 7:30pm. The Clubrooms are also open Wednesdays from 9:30 to 12:00, and for Noggin & Natter Fridays from 7:00pm ($1 for biscuits, tea and coffee free) Motorcycle Meetings are usually held on the 4th Monday of the month in the Butcher & Brewer, 175 Jackson Street, Petone at 7:30pm.
OCTOBER Sunday Run Committee Meeting Wairarapa 50th Ann Motorcycle Meeting Club night Kapiti Mid Week Run Rally Committee Meeting
NOVEMBER
13th
7th8th 14th 15th 16th 31st TBA
Club Night Roster Supper Roster: Tasi and Ray Betteridge
Annual Rally & Prize Giving Committee Meeting Club Night
3rd12th20th
Motorcycle Meeting
26th
Petone Christmas Parade Eastbourne Carnival
23rd24th
Rally Committee Meeting Kapiti Mid-Week Run
TBA28th
Club Night Supper Roster: Jenny and John Jackson
OCTOBER CLUB NIGHT This month, we have Peter Fischer from the Mineral Club next door, coming in to give us a presentation. JANUARY
DECEMBER Sunday Run
2nd
New Years Day Picnic
1st
Children's Christmas Party
2nd
Sunday Run
6th
Lake Ferry Run
9th
Committee Meeting
10th
Committee Meeting
10th
Club Night Fun Run
15th
Club Night & Xmas BBQ
18th
Club Captains Safari C.T.
18th
Kapiti Mid Week Run
12th
Rally Committee Meeting
TBA
Rally Committee Meeting
TBA
Motor Cycle Meeting
28th
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CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY SUNDAY 2ND DECEMBER. 1.00PM TILL 3.00PM. CHANGE OF DATE THIS YEAR AS THE END OF NOVEMBER GETS VERY BUSY. OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, NEICES AND NEPHEWS UP TO THE AGE OF 12 YEARS. COST IS $5.OO PER CHILD TOWARDS THE BOUNCY CASTLE AND A PRESENT WRAPPED AND CLEARLY NAMED FOR YOUR CHILD, UP TO THE VALUE OF $10.00. THESE ARE TO BE PLACED IN THE RED SACKS IN THE KITCHEN. I WILL NEED A HAND TO SET UP THE CLUBROOMS ON WEDNESDAY 21ST NOVEMBER TO DO THE DECORATIONS AND GET THE TREE UP. IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE DIANE, 5636236. ALSO WE NEED HELP ON THE DAY WITH FACE PAINTING, NAIL PAINTING, CRAFT TABLE AND GENERAL LOOKING OUT FOR THE KIDS ESPECIALLY ON THE FIRE ENGINE RIDES. SANTA WILL BE ATTENDING MID AFTERNOON. THIS IS A GREAT EVENT SO ENTER YOUR KIDS NOW EITHER ON NOTICE BOARD, PHONE OR E MAIL. FIND INSIDE FRONT COVER OF MOTORING SPIRIT.
ENTRIES CLOSE ON 28TH NOVEMBER
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