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VOL. XIV, No. 57 MARCH,1969 DI RECTORY OF OF FICERS

Beaded Wheels is Publi sh ed Nationa l Execut ive: Presid -ent, J . Sullivan (Sth Cant.); Quarterly by the Hon. Sec., J . S. P. Palmer (Ch.Ch.); Club Captain, Vintage Car Club of N.Z. I nc. A. K. Wright (Wanganui); Vice-Captain, M. J. f r om its Editorial Office at Ander son (Ch.Ch.); Committee, F . E. Gill (Auckland), .20 Hackthorne Road R. Ha sell (Ch .Ch.), J . B. Loughn a n (Ch.Ch .), L. B. Christchu rch, 2, New Zeal and Southward (W ellington), A. A. Anderson (Ch .Ch.) Yearly Subscript ion $1 p ost f r ee. Ex Officio. Club Regi strar: E. RL. GaIt, 63 Hoon Individ ual copies 25c each. Hay Road, Chri stc hurc h, 2. Auck land: Chairman, J . Lewis; Secretary, C. F . Keenan, Editor: Mrs M. J. ANDERSON Box 3382, Auckland. Assistant E ditor: Bay of Pl en ty: Chair man, B. Janes ; Secretary, Mr R. Mr M. J. PO YNTON Ward, 60 Fourt'h Avenue, Taur anga. Cante rbury : Chair man: L. W. Humm; Secretary, N. Skev­ Copy mu st be sent to the editor ington, P.O. Box 5, Belfast, Christchurch. conce rned, Ty ped double spacing and Hawke's Ba y: Chairman, R. Scarrott; Secr etary, Mr s B. on one side of pa per only to reach Kelly, Box 946, Ha stings. the m as follows: Ma nawat u : Chairman, G. S. We eke s; Secretary, B. Po ole, NOTE: A decision as to whether to Box 385, Palmerston North. publish bi-mo nthly or quarterly in Ma rlborough: Chairman, J. May; Secr etary, D. C. KiI­ future will be ma de by a Club patrick, 25 DiIlons Pt Road, Blenheim. Ex ecutive Meeting to be held on ~Iarc h 22nd. T his will mean a clos­ Ne lson: Chairman: G. Toplis ; Secretary, D. Pickering, 24a ing date of eithe r Ap r il 15th for a Kingsley Plac e, Richmond, Nelson. May issu-e OR May 15th for a June No rth Otago: Cha irman, K. Perry; Secr etary, T. E. issue. A circ ula r to Branc h Sec re ­ Steph ens, 5 D.R.D ., Oama ru. t aries will advise which alternative Otago: Chairman, K. Oakenfull; S-ecretary, Mrs E. has been adopted and will be se nt Bissland, 72 Royal Tee, Dunedin, C.2. out befor e t he end of March. Sou th Ca nterb ury: Chairman, R. Montgorn ery; Secr etary, E. R. Robins, Sutherlands R D., Pleasant Point, South IN THIS ISSUE Canterbury. . So uthland : Cha irman, N. A. McMillan; Secr etary, Mr Page A. M. McIntosh, Rakiura Av enue, Otatara, 9 R.D., Great Days of Gr ass 2 In ver cargill. Wh er e Have all th e Taran aki : Chairman, D. Moore; Secretary, N. D. Leu­ Veterans Gone ? 8 t hart, 515 Ma ngorei Road, New P lymouth. Le J oie De Vivr e ...... 9 Rothman's 24 Hour Rally 10 T aupo : Chairman, G.Mock ; Sec re tary, J. Hindess, Box Hudson -Essex Gr oup No tes 13 522, Taupo. Bra nch Event. Calenda r 16 Waikato: Cha irman, R. I. P eace; Secretary, M. Quayle, Belt Slip ...... 18 P .O. Box 924, Hamilton. Pageant of Moto ring 1969 21 Wairarapa: Chairman, G. Bull; Secretary, P. Smith, 79 Otago Classics 24 Branch Notes . . 25 Camer on Cr es., Masterton. Vallis He nders on "K" Wanganui: Chairman, A. P. Tonks ; Secretary, P. F. Impressions 30 Rivers, 49 Duncan Street, Wanganui. Au st in Book R-e view 31 More About Jane 32 Wellington : Chairman, M . Warner; Secretary, K. Wil­ Letters to the E ditor 32-34 kin son, 78 Coast Road, Wainuiomata, Wellington. Classified Advert.isernents :J4-36 Wha ngare i: Chairman, E. Music; Secretary, N. Ganley, 8 Eden Tee, Kamo.

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Part 5 THRILLS AT TAKAPUNA Where nowadays is heard nothing more Goodwin, Tim Bell, Bernie Shearsby, Sid exciting than the "smack" of club meeting lYIorrison, Dave Managh, Spencer Stratton, ball, the whistle of a well-driven "pill" as Wally Claringbold, Bill Herbert, H. V. it rockets down the fairway, the polite McCready, A. J. Roycroft, Jack Sweeney­ applause from spectators as a player in fact, a complete list of "Takapuna sinks a long-distance putt, or the clink triers" would require more space than our of glasses at the "19th" after a closely­ indulgent Editor could possibly allocate, contended match, the air once resounded so we must apologize to the many whose to the roar of highly-tuned engines and names we are forced to omit. Again, to the babble of thousands of excited detail all the happenings at the dozen or spectators. For on the site of today's so race meetings held on this famous Waitemata Golf Club on Lake Road once course would fill a reasonable sized book, stood Takapuna Racecourse, considered by so we will have to be content with narrat­ many to be the finest and fastest grass ing the "cream of the crop", and, drawing mile in the country, and for a decade the upon our memory and aided by clippings scene of some of the most exciting duels and reports of these fascinating events, in the history of grass track racing, where we'll try to pinpoint the highlights of records were made and broken, and made Takapuna track battles. and broken again, until as the nineteen­ The Takapuna course found instant twenties were drawing to a close Takapuna favour with both spectators and competi­ clinched its claim to fame as the tors from the first time that motorcycles Dominion's fastest track by being the appeared on the track in January 1920. scene of the fastest mile ever ridden on a The Auckland public, witnessing motor­ fiat grass circuit. Few, if any, of the cycle grass track racing for the first time, celebrities of the grass-track sport failed took to the sport as the proverbial duck to tangle with each other on Takapuna at takes to water, and the large number of some time or another during the "roaring competitors-nearly 50 in all-were loud twenties", and many Takapuna pro­ in their praise of the course, which was grammes read like a "Who's Who" of the unanimously pronounced to be the finest grass miles-Percy Coleman, Steve White­ in the country. Percy Coleman, recently head, Henry Moller, Ben Bray, Reg Ranby, returned from his American tour, gave Roy Crawley, Len and Harry Mangham, as his opinion that with the exception of Neville Souter, Tui Morgan, Tim Wilkin­ the board speedways and banked asphalt son, Oscar Lundius, Frank Sykes, Stan tracks overseas, Takapuna was the finest Osgood, "Tiny" Gaisford, Jim Dawber, course he had ridden on. It was at this "Mad Mac" lYIcGregor, Bill Davy, Cass first Takapuna meeting that was instituted TWO what was to be the "piece de resistance" Handicap , while "Tiny " Gaisford on a at nearly all subsequent meetings on the four-valve Indian scored a dou ble by tak­ famous course-the 15-lap Great Northern ing t he Auckland and Alexandra Handi­ Handicap. If a New Zealand ti tle event caps. A 7-lap sidecar handicap wa s won happened to be on the programme it by R. E. Champtaloup, cap tain of the naturally took pride of place, but even so, promoting Auckland Provincial Motorcycle the sight of a couple of dozen or more Club, and M. Paul won the 5-lap A.P.M.C. determined competitors roaring through Handicap. Both were Harley-Davidson the dust in a "Great Northern" was a mounted. After the day' s events, Colem an sight t o be remembered. No accidents made a special attempt on hi s own mile marred the day at Takapuna's first motor­ record of 51 2-5sec. It seemed fairly cycle races, in spite of some sensational obvious that he would be successf ul, as slides as competitors were getting accus­ in the Great Northern Handicap he had tomed t o the extremely fast course, and been lapping in between 50 and 51sec., so the only incident approaching a mishap it wa s hardly a surpr ise when the time­ was when a jaywalking spectator decided keepers announced 49 3-5sec. Coleman to cross the track during a race and made wa s presented with a special gold medal an ignominious leap over the railings after and received an ovation from the crowd. being mi ssed by the proverbial hairs­ Len Mangharn also came in for a big hand breadth by Steve Whitehead on hi s from t he spectat ors for the game way flame-belching Excelsior. Indian s and in which he had battled with Coleman, Harley-Davidsons shared the spoils at this while to a large extent being handicapped first Ta ka puna meeting. The 15-lap by riding a stock-type engined machine " Great Northern" went to Coleman, who against Coleman's eight-valve. At the slashed 50 seconds off hi s own previous conclusion of the day, officials and public record time by covering the distance in expressed the hope that the event would 13 minute s dead. Len Mangham, who become an annual fixture. And so ended finish ed second, was the only competitor Auckland's first grass-track venture, not lapped by Coleman. Steve Whitehead which wa s destined to become one of the finished third on his "Ex." However, in highlights of t he motorcycle racing the 12-lap Victor y Handicap, Mangham, season in the ensuing ye ars. off the 40sec. mark, reversed the "Great The fame of Takapuna had evidently Northern" placing's. Coleman "reversed spread, for at t he 1921 me eting at tendance the charges" yet again in the 8-lap Epsom wa s up by almos t 50 % on that at the

THE DEVIL IS DRIVING! - Steve Whitehead on his supe r -fast Excelsior leads a furiously-pursuing Coleman in the 1922 N .Z. Heavyweight Cha mpions hip. THREE club's initial venture the previous year, the 5-lap Victory Handicap and recorded and the crowd was not disappointed. Some a 50 4-5sec. lap in doing so, while the exciting riding was witnessed and spec­ consolation event went to Jack Sweeney. tators were on their toes from the start One competitor at Takapuna that day to the finish of the day's big event, the was destined to achieve fame in another 15-lap Great Northern Handicap. Coleman field than grass track motorcycle racing, failed to repeat his previous year's win in though he undoubtedly possessed the sort this event, but his riding as he gradually of temperament which might have helped worked his way through the field from him to make his mark in this sport had the scratch mark earned continuous he continued. He was M. C. McGregor, applause, and excitement was intense affectionately known as "Mad Mac", who, when on the last lap he was within 13 years later carved himself a niche in striking distance of the ultimate winner, aviation's Hall of Fame when in collabor­ IVI. C. McGregor, who had started from ation with co-pilot "Johnny" Walker, he the 1l0sec. mark. Coleman failed by 2sec. brought a little Miles Hawk home in fifth to pip McGregor on the finish line, while place in the great London to Melbourne Steve Whitehead finished third. A Air Race, the greatest event of its kind sensation in the 10-lap sidecar handicap ever held. "Mac" was killed in an aircraft was provided by H. D. Lincoln, one of the crash at Rongotai, in February, 1936. seven exceedingly willing competitors in Steve Whitehead, always a top-flight this event. He hit the fence halfway rider in the big machine class, neither through the race and reduced his Harley asked or gave quarter on the grass miles, outfit to a sorry-looking wreck, fortunately and no race could be considered as won without serious injury to himself or his while Steve was still in the running. He passenger. R. E. Champtaloup repeated ~'as perhaps seen to best advantage at his previous year's win in this event. A. J. Takapuna, and at the 1922 meeting he Roycroft (Triumph) had a handy win in was at the peak of his form, and in the 5-lap President's Handicap, Tim Bell addition, his new Excelsior was packing riding a Harley-Davidson won the 7-lap too much punch for Mangham's Harley Takapuna Open Handicap, Coleman took and Coleman's Indian eight-valve. The

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PAGE FOUR pattern of the day's racing was seen when Whitehead won the 7-lap Takapuna Open Handicap from off l 5sec. in spite of terrific efforts by Coleman to catch him. White­ head's handicap was still further reduced in the l 5-lap Great Northern, hi s 20sec. handicap giving him only fractionally more than a second per lap over the scratch men, Mangham and Coleman, and though they rode like bat s out of hell t hey could make little if an y impression on Whitehead and hi s flying "Ex", who won comfortably in the fast t ime of 13 min. 10sec. Mangham came in a good second, and Maxwell, a comp aratively unknown Excelsior rider, took third from N.Z. 500 e.c, CHAMPION - Reg. Ranby after the 105sec. mark, while Coleman finished winning the title event in 1929, in the course fourth. Whitehead's time was 10sec. of which he established a new 501> c.c. class lap record of 47sec. slower than the best time of l 3min. for this event recorded by Coleman at a reasons become to be regarded as unbeat­ previous meeting, but the somewhat heavy able in championship events, barring track condition ma y have had a bearing machine tro uble, but it was evident that on this. Excitement ran high when he would have to use every piece of tr ack­ Mangharn and Whitehead, in special craft he kn ew to stave off Mangham and rec ord attempts, both sha ved l-5sec. from Whiteh ead. A pin could have been heard Colema n's 49 3-5sec. mile record, and when to drop while the five riders (tw o other Whitehead in a second attempt recorded starters were Tim Bell (E xcel sior) and 49 l-5sec . he was given a standing Harry Moeller (Harley) awaited the ovation. The crowd figuratively licked its "go" signa l. Coleman shot away into the lips at t he thought of wh at could be lead and led both hi s rivals for three laps, awai ting in the day' s biggest event, the but amid te rrific excitement Whitehead l 5-lap N.Z. Heavyweight Championship. drew level with him right in front of the Would t he defending champion finally be grandstan ds and in the back straight dethroned? Coleman had with good gradually drew away from him. With more than half the race over, Whitehead was leading Coleman by more than 300 yards, with Mangham a similar distance astern. But Whitehead wa s forced to ease his meteoric pace due to an oil-pump defect, and Coleman had closed to within 50 yards of him in the last lap but one. Going out of the straight in the final lap Colernan drew level and the two raced into the bend and down the back st raight wheel to wh eel, Coleman finall y establish­ ing a slight lead which he retained to t he finish , while Man gharn overhauled the slowing Whitehead to take second place by about 20 yards. Thus ended one of the most exciting track battles yet seen on the famous course, and enthusiastic spectators grabbed the three riders from Coleruan and Moller in the 1925 " Great Northern" off the ir machines and carried t hem PAGE FIVE shoulder-high to the grandstands. Fate place than he was out with a loose mag­ dealt Steve a rather cruel blow on this neto, and Dave Managh, riding the ex­ occasion, as there was no doubt that he Coleman Indian eight-valve, went on to had the measure of his opponents until take the title. Such is fate! At this meet­ being forced to ease his pace, but such ing, five riders attempted to reduce the is the luck of the game. 500 c.c. lap time of 55sec. They were However, in retaining his title in the Moeller (Norton) 52 3-5sec. Stratton championship event at the next year's (Indian) 53sec. Sykes (Triumph) 53 3-5 Takapuna meeting Coleman asserted his sec. McCready (Douglas) 53 3-5sec. and supremacy in no uncertain fashion by Blackrnore (Douglas) 54sec. Moeller, the returning the sizzling time of 12min. new record-holder, earned a well-deserved 29sec. and pruning his own previous best reputation through the years as being time by no less than 31 seconds. Steve hard to beat on any track. He rode Whitehead, still very much in the picture, various machines at different times, but finished second, and Neville Soutar in latter years he was, perhaps, more (Indian) third. Len Mangham had a responsible than any other rider for put­ major blow-up, wrecking his eight-valve ting the Norton "on the map" in the Harley engine. Coleman deserved the grass track sport. He won one Austral­ ovation he received from the large crowd, asian 500 c.c. Championship at 'I'akapuna, for earlier in the day when competing in and piled up an impressive number of the Great Northern Handicap he had victories on other tracks over the years. come off on a corner, fortunately escaping Coleman had planned an assault on with nothing more serious than a shaking. track records on the day his engine blew Steve Whitehead suffered the same fate up, but the catastrophe naturally put paid at exactly the same place during practice. to any further activity there and then. T. J. Laughlin, off the 135sec. mark, won Nothing daunted, he rushed the machine the "G.N." on a Harley. Len Mangham to the Auckland dealers and commenced ran into second place and Steve Whitehead a post-mortem, and spares having been took third from scratch. Incidentally, at obtained, a painstaking engine rebuild this meeting the "Great Northern" was was commenced. In the meantime per­ cut to 12 laps. Not content with annexing mission had been obtained for the use of the title event, Coleman flabbergasted the the track on the following Friday and handicappers by beating all his previous the services of the official timekeepers times, and 10 other competitors as well, had been retained. Late on the Friday in winning the 6-lap President's Handicap afternoon the completed machine was in the phenomenal time of 4min. 49sec., wheeled out onto the track, which was a or an average of a fraction over 48sec. a trifle greasy and somewhat heavy, but lap. To top off the day, Coleman made after inspection and a few practice laps an attempt on Whitehead's mile record of it was decided to carry on. The official 49 2-5sec. and returned 48sec. dead. It timekeepers, Messrs Douglas, Ray and was truly a Coleman day! Whitehead, took their places, and the But the pendulum invariably swings the attempt got under way. Just 12min. 4 other way, and in the next year's title 2-5sec. later Coleman roared across the event (billed as the Australasian Heavy­ finish line, reducing his previous 15-lap weight Championship) Coleman, leading figures by nearly 25sec. and establishing the event by more than a third of a lap new figures for intermediate distances in and pruning his previous best lap time to the process. These were: 1 mile, 47 3-5 47 3-5sec. in the process, wrecked his sec., 5 miles, 4min. 7sec., 7 miles, 5min. pocket-valve Harley engine when a 42 1-5sec. 10 miles, 8min. 4 4-5sec., 12 connecting rod broke, letting Spencer miles, 9min. 40 2-5sec. At the conclusion Stratton into the lead. But the luckless of the ride he again attempted the one Stratton had no sooner taken over first mile, but again recorded 47 4-5sec.

PAGE SIX But records are only made to be on the great old track was not in the broken, and less than a year later-on slightest way due to any slackening of February 7, 1925, Coleman knocked 5 3-5 interest in grass track racing on the part sec. from his five mile figures in a special of either competitors or the general record attempt in the course of that year's public-in fact, the last Takapuna meet­ Takapuna meeting. This was the year in ings drew record attendances, except at which Henry Moeller put his Norton first the 1928 fixture, at which the attendance across the line to take the Australasian was down for some reason which escapes Middleweight Championship and clinched us at the moment. The Auckland news­ his claim to be listed among the top men paper reporting the event said, "There on the grass. The years rolled by. New were fewer spectators than the high riders made their appearances and new standard of the day's sport deserved, and machines were pushed out to the starting the absentees missed a treat." But the line, and new faces appeared among track moderate crowd got its moneys-worth in habitues and spectators, but Takapuna's excitement, starting with a sensational popularity never waned. British machines crash in the second lap of the Members' began to appear in increasing numbers­ Handicap. Down the straight tore Herbert Velocette, Rex-Acme, Douglas, Norton, and Williams wheel to wheel, and in try­ A.J.S., Royal Enfield and others-increas­ ing to cut in behind Herbert to get in his ing interest and entries. Among some of slipstream, Williams touched the rear the newer and formidable contenders for wheel of Herbert's Indian and in a second grass track honours there comes to mind took a terrific purler, while Herbert con­ Harry Mangham, younger brother of the tinued down the straight in a hair-raising famed Len, Bill Herbert and Reg Ranby "tank-slapper" which ended in man and with their new and potent Indian four­ machine parting company. Things looked valve singles, the hard-riding Jack Arnott nasty for a time, but both riders were and the dour and determined Tui Morgan, only badly shaken. Ben Bray on a Velo­ Bill Alien, Jack Ratcliffe on one of the cette won two events, Percy Coleman also first "cammy" Velos seen on the grass, nobbled a double, Tui Morgan won the Len Southward, Wally Kilmister, Cass Takapuna Handicap and Stewart Roberts Goodwin, and others too numerous to on a Rex-Acme won the Alison Handicap, recall. Among the great old-timers of the and thus ended another day of grass track sport Coleman continued on his seemingly thrills. invincible career. At the 1927 Takapuna meeting yet another "Great Northern" Entries and attendances broke all fell to him and his Harley eight-valve, Takapuna records at the 1929 fixture. off, needless to say, the scratch mark, "The thousands who thronged the course and shaving 20 seconds off his own record looking for thrills were not disappointed," time in doing so. Ratcliffe notched up a commented the Auckland daily paper. win for his KTT Velo in the Takapuna "The daring riders had the crowd on tip­ Open Handicap, Bill Herbert on his toes throughout each race and the speed Indian, took the 10-lap. President's Handi- at which the corners were turned was cap, Ben Bray made It a Douglas double astonishing." The extra crop of entries by winning two events and Bill Alien on necessitated splitting the President's his Norton came home a winner in the Handicap into two heats. Tui Morgan Sports Handicap. And for good measure, took the first on a 350 Harley and Dave Ben Bray skittled the 500 c.c. lap time by Managh (New Hudson) the second. The screaming his Douglas around in 48sec. final went to Coleman, who had just And the crowds just lapped the show up! failed to catch Managh in the second heat. The main event of the day, and one But Takapuna's swan-song was draw­ of the most exciting events ever seen at ing steadily nearer, the only consolation Takapuna, was the 10-lap N.Z. Middle­ being that the approaching end of racing weight Championship. There were six

PAGE SEVEN starters-Managh (New Hudson) Ben But the climax to a red-letter day of Bray (Douglas) Smith (Norton) Reg grass-track thrills was yet to come. The Ranby and Bill Herbert (Indians) and huge crowd was silent as Coleman circled Cass Goodwin on a J.A.P.-engined Royal the track preparatory to an attempt on Enfield with which earlier in the day he the lap record. Down the back straight had won the Auckland Handicap. We're he went, his speed building up through the almost certain that we're correct in stating curves and into the front straight and that Cass's mount was only a 350, too, down past the timekeepers like a cannon­ whereas the rest of the field were 500's. ball, with flame glowing in the open But the R-E was crammed to the muzzle exhaust ports of his eight-valve Harley, with horses, and in about two bounces of and the spectators held their breath as an exhaust valve a ferocious battle was he roared around the track faster than being waged between Goodwin and Reg anything before seen on the famous old Ranby which had the crowd fairly hop­ course. Down the front straight he ping with excitement. For six laps they hurtled, and over the finish line, and a played nip-and-tuck, Ranby passing Good­ roar which could have been heard across win in the straights and being headed by the harbour went up when it was Goodwin on the corners, while Bill Herbert announced that six stop-watches had held a watching brief in third place. Going registered 44 3-5sec. for the lap-an out of the straight in the seventh lap average of 80.3 m.p.h., which to this day Goodwin got into a wobble and in a flash stands as the fastest-ever time for a mile Ranby passed him while he was making a on a flat grass track. recovery. From then on, Ranby was never Hail and farewell to old Takapuna! And headed in spite of Goodwin's terrific a salute to the riders who made grass efforts to regain lost ground, and he track history over the years on its famous finally won by about 100 yards, with Her­ circuit! To those who are still with us, bert a similar distance back from should they chance to read this somewhat Goodwin. Ranby covered the 10 miles in disjointed narrative, we ask their indulg­ the fast time of 7min. 55sec., lapping at ence for any errors or omissions which 47{sec. to the mile, and his fastest lap they may perchance detect, and we can at 47sec. dead handsomely skittled the only hope that we have recaptured in some best previous 500 c.c. mile record time of small measure, for them, and our other 48sec. He was shouldered by a cheering readers, those times which could truly be crowd, while Goodwin also received an called "the great days of the grass". enthusiastic reception. Ranby told us that NEXT ISSUE: "What they rode on the his speed down the straights in this race grass" - veteran and vintage racing was more than 95 m.p.h. machines in review.

"WHERE HAVE ALL THE VETERANS GONE?" by A.J.W. Not, as Peter, Paul and Mary would years ago. I recall although not then a have us believe turned to dust, but sitting member, names like New Pick, Zero Fiat, under dust covers in some backyard Argyll. There was an F.N. a 1914 Humber, garages. We have had a lot of notable Unic van, Reo, Rover motorcycle and a new additions to our veteran ranks over Singer M/C also. I think that the New the last few years, a handful of Model 20 Pick, Reo and Zero Fiat are still in the Hupps, a Ford T delivery car, a De Dion hands of local members, likewise the and a Humber from Southland. But where Singer M/C. As for the others, I know are the veterans that graced the mani­ not where. While we appreciate that a cured lawns of Deans Homestead some 10 few cars find their way into private col-

PAGE EIGHT lections viz., Len Southward's Museum in seen and enjoyed by thousands of visitors Wellington, these cars are at least being annually. The club Registrar has many, many veteran cars on his cards yet only a small percentage are ever motored in club events. If it was not for the handful of members who are the real evergreens as far as getting out and doing the miles, we might never see a veteran car from one year's end to the other. Are the owners of these forgotten vehicles short of parts to make them mobile? are they concerned about using them because of their fragile nature? or are they no longer interested in the move­ ment and its ideals. It is a great pity that instead of getting more and more veterans to swell the numbers, for every six new ones on the road three others seem to get put into mothballs. Canter­ bury Branch has a Veteran Rally shortly. It would be grand to see names like Tal­ bot, Dodge, King Dick, Bradbury, Humber­ Latest Southward addition - Len with his Roe, Overland, Renault, Clement Garrard, Phoenix Quad at the November Rally in Wellington. Dufaux, etc., back on the programme.

IILE JO'IE DIE VIVREII by G.Y. At the conclusion of the recent success­ the comfortable seats, the speed rrsmg ful Motor Show at Hastings and Napier to the usual cruising gait of 55-60 m.p.h. which enslaved our cars over the Christ­ The warm air wafted the smells that are mas and New Year period, it was decided only associated with an open car. The to take advantage of the fine weather salty tang along the waterfront was soon which was prevailing at that time. Willing to be replaced by the strong sulphurous hands soon removed the pipe railings air surrounding the bright lit Fertiliser which "were not there to keep the cars Works, only to be replaced by warm fresh in" and the lYIG was carefully eased out water smell as we passed over two bridges from the long row of shining Veterans, at Waitangi. Headlights probed into the Vintage and Post Vintage cars. Out into darkness ahead, and soft lighting of the the night where the air was warm and instrument panel told us that all was well the stars bright above. We soon donned with the car. Bright stars above made a windjackets and set off on this late night welcome change to the ordinary roof of trip home. Driving along the Marine a saloon and it is only at times such as this Parade, the vast array of street lights that we realise what we are missing in together with those in the beautifully lit the modern closed car. Turning off Norfolk Pines turned the night into day, through Farndon, we accelerated through the bright reflections slipping by along the the gears, watching the rev counter care­ long black bonnet as we passed quietly fully, soon regaining our cruising speed. through the built up area. In front of us the long shining black bon­ With the open road ahead, and the net stretched out ahead, flanked by the engine warming up, we soon settled into high mounted chrome headlights. Atop

PAGE NINE the long flowing front guards sit the the 4000 mark in the gears, and this is sidelights with their small red light show­ one occasion when this instrument was ing us that they are still functioning and most welcome. Looking down I noticed giving us a guide line for the width of the that the speedo was up around the 60-65 car. Runs such as this are always remem­ m.p.h, mark and my eyes were not water­ bered far longer than any similar run in ing (my glasses giving sufficient pro­ an ordinary saloon. After passing over the tection), but I must admit that I was bridge at Pakowhai, we gave the car a careful to keep my mouth shut. In the burst along the straight and soon came daytime, the scents of the countryside the 30 mile per hour area, to slow to the had changed from that of the night, for legal limit. Shortly we arrived home, now, there was the sweet smell of newly fully satisfied with this wonderful night cut grass, freshly harvested peas, and run. once up on the waterfront, the smell of Having promised to return on Sunday the sea. The sparkling water was a morning to clean up the Exhibition Hall wonderful sight with small boats sailing I found that none of the family were along the seafront. All too soon the 30 interested in coming with me to Napier. m.p.h. area loomed up again, bringing us The morning was beautifully fine, a cloud­ back into the built up area, and soon to less sky, and a light sea breeze blowing. McLean Park to help clean up. A short way down the road it was obvious Many willing hands soon cleared the that this was the day to really enjoy what hall and made it tidy again, leaving us free the MG had to offer, so I stopped by the again to return home for lunch. The roadside and folded down the windscreen return run was as enjoyable as the trip and carried on. Being dressed only in a in, with the sun even warmer. Driving a pair of shorts and an open neck shirt, the sports car such as this with hood and wind tore through my hair in a manner screen down is not an experience which is that has been quite uncommon for many enjoyed all too often these days, and really years. First thing to do was to put cotton earns the title of "le joie de vivre". wool in my ears to avoid the old ears Oh, by the way I almost forgot, was I giving trouble. After being slowed down crook for the next few days ... a terrific at a Give Way sign it was noticed that cold in the head, but it couldn't have been 'with the screen down it was all too easy the open air driving! It must have been to have the rev counter well up towards the 'flu. Perhaps there is a moral here.

ROTHMAN1S 24 HOUR RALLY

The idea of this trial, run on January Auckland Sheltered Workshops Inc. After 25th and 26th, the Saturday and Sunday preliminary investigations and unfruitful of the Auckland Provincial Anniversary interviews with oil companies, the holiday weekend, originated in July last question of sponsors was left in the hands year as a possible pu blicity stunt to adver­ of Chris Wood, who made a splendid job tise a big gymkhana we were holding at in the short time at his disposal, includ­ Western Springs. By September the club ing the Christmas break, and he was was committed, and planning started in successful in obtaining individual sponsors earnest. About this time, the suggestion for many entrants and best of all, the came forward that we could probably backing by Rothmans for the entire trial. obtain sponsorship for the vehicles entered While the financial organisation was in the rally from firms connected with the underway, Norm Dewhurst eo-opted Eban motor trade, moneys thus secured, going Moffat, and the rally was planned. The to our building fund. The proceeds of the start and finish were at Western Springs, gymkhana were being shared with the and within a radius of 50 miles, the

PAGE TEN plot ters found 450 miles of roads, very A. Roberts 1924 Velie little of the distance being on highways. E. Gill 1915 Tal bot Although a big job, the trial was a very B. Walton 1929 Vauxh all satisfying one to plot . Due to the length W. Johansen 1939 lVI. G. of the run, t her e were few limi tations on D. Win terbottom 1922 An saldo where to go, and early in the piece it was Very briefly, t he ro ute was Auckland, decided th at t here would be few re stric­ Pokeno, Ngatea, Rangar iri , P ukekawa, tions on the type of r oad so long as the Tuakau, New Lynn, Waitakere. Mur iwai, speed was su it ed t o t he vehicles. Although Warkworth , Leigh . Pakiri , P uhoi, Pare­ th is meant a lot of changes of average mor emo, Alb an y, Harbour Bridge, West­ spe eds. ra ng ing from 9.8 to 33.2 m.p.h., ern Spri ngs . th e re sults justified the policy, and with There were no accidents, th ough ma ny changing spe eds, navigation and map people had to dr ive faster at t imes tha n reading. it "vas made sufficiently h ard to th ey wanted to. Afternoon te a was par­ keep crews alert; there were two touring tak en at Rangiriri, and supper at New sect ions t hrown in to give th em a break. Lynn, about midnight. By this time ther e The enti re r oute was am ended. checked had been a few breakdowns and odd and r e-checked, roads. signs and even both er s, and people also were tiring: maps being altered each time th e t eam al th ough it was glorious weather for the went r oun d. Altogeth er. 3000 miles were whole run, it was very warm. It was after covered driving t he planni ng staves. the th e New Lynn stopover. on the lonely and last ti me r ound being a fortnight before poorish roads of t he Waitakere-Muriwai the run. when. havin g th e blesainz of th e area that some people got lost, or, at least, Commissioner of Transport. evervtbin c well behind schedule. went to the printers. Meal breaks. cater­ inz f acilities. provisions f or refuellinz at cdd hours and places, marshals (60 of them al1 to ld ) , advertising. were all arranged.F irestone provided a t yre van­ they had a competitor's puncture to mend before the start-and spare batteri es were carried in case t hey wer e needed. They weren't. Six teen mot or-cars. one fire engine, and three motorcycle combina tions started. Th ese are th e star ters. in the order in wh ich they set off at 1 p.m. C. Wood ] 924 Aus tin 12-4 B. Birchall 1926 Wh ippet P. Wood 1929 Harley Davi dson R. Clarke 1929 Indi an T. Sutherland 1930 B.S.A. K. O'Sullivan 1932 Dermis R. Welch 1914 Ford T I. Web ster 1929 E ssex Dr J ohn ston 1921 Star W. Shears 1931 F ord A Breakfast was partaken at Warkworth, G. Mihaljevich 1919 Hudson by all accounts a splendid meal, and by R. Ballan tyne 1926 Ford T this time most folk, and pro bably the A. lVI. Pe pperell 1930 WiIlys Knight vehicles, either had their second wind, J. WiIliams 1929 Ford A or were warming to the task, or both. PAGE ELEVEN The Mayor of Auckland leaving his late brother's Sunbeam to open the Gymkhana. Horace Robinson was a foundation member and ear ly chairman of the Auckland branch.

Neither the roads nor the hills were easy Ian Webster had bearing trouble (but on Sunday morning's run, and for dozens fi xed it) on the Essex, with a new engine of reasons the scenery went unnoticed. rebuilt by an "expert", Dr Johnson had Down to Puhoi Hotel for a welcome and lighting bothers with the Star, and the delightful lunch, in really vintage sur­ Willys Knight blew a head gasket, but roundings. They arrived back at Western made it; and that's about it. Springs sometime after 2 p.m., there to undergo a garaging, braking and acceler­ Highlights? The Veterans-Rod Welch, ation test. Model T, gas lamps (one mandatory elec­ tric spot ) no speedometer; came fourth Bill Shears in his Model A won, having with 1090 points; and Earl Gill, Talbot, lost 180 points only, second was Peter electrics but no speedo, t yre problems, Webster in another Model A (330 points) fifth, 1240 points down. The smart turn­ and Alan Roberts (440 points) in his Velie out of Peter Webster's crew and car. was third. From there on there were The bikes; they must be bonkers. increasing penalties up to the last man, 6410 points lost, so the place getters did Comments? Straight after they very 'well indeed. finished, "it wasn't a piece of cake, it Troubles? Not many, really. One car, was a mighty long way, it was tough on the Ansaldo, did not finish, and one bike, the cars," and so on. As I write this, five the B.S.A. Both were jolly bad luck-the days afterwards, "Well ... not next year Ann y broke the skew gears, and the perhaps, but certainly the year after, if B.S.A. broke into verse !! (See Belt Slip we can run to it." Section.-Ed.) Alan Roberts blew a We still think it was the best 24 hour hydraulic brake cylinder cup and had some vintage club run there ever has been. hair and crew raising moments with the brakeless Velie. (Photos by entrant, Bryan Walton)

PA GE TWELVE HUDSON-ESSEX GROUP NOTES Noel Roydhouse

With the good weather there seems to Hudson and Essex brakes. It is proposed have been an upsurge in demand for in­ to get hold of this manual and copy out formation and parts for Hudson and those parts which may be of interest or Essex cars. A recent acquisition is a need to members. Copies are available of 1930 Essex which is complete but in the Car Instruction Books for 1929 and pieces and as it would be too great a job 1930 Essex. It will be noted that the to restore it, four or five people's wants various types of Essex models of 1931 have been satisfied. It would appear a included a Coach (1l3in. W.B.) with two considerable number of Hudson and Essex doors and two large windows at the side, owners are not only aware of this group's Coupe (113in. W.B.) two doors and no side existence but have been making use of it, windows, Standard Sedan (1l3in. W.B.) so the organisation is to be set on a firm four doors with no side windows, Touring basis. Accordingly I remain as Convener Sedan (1l3in. W.E.) four doors and two and now have a Secretary, Mr Geoff Clark, side windows behind the rear doors, and 72 Scotia Street, Wakatu, Nelson, who will a seven-passenger Sedan (1l9in. W.E.) maintain the list of parts available and four doors, two windows behind the rear parts wanted. In future letters addressed doors and auxiliary seating between the either to him or to myself will receive back seat and the front seat. swifter attention than letters have in the Mechanical Accidents: More inform­ past. In fact, I am just now answering ation of cracked oil pipes by Geoff Clark. letters written to me six months ago. To This occurred on 24 to 28 Essexes, the continue the improvements it is proposed pipe to the gauge cracking at the to charge all those members interested an junction at the pump. Caused usually by Annual Registration Fee of $1; for excess vibration from worn universal supplying any but minor parts, a fee of joints, loose engine mounts, or supporting 20 cents will be charged to financial mem­ rivets, etc. The 29's had two coils in this bers and 50 cents to unfinancial members, pipe to absorb vibration, and a ferrule all payable on the 1st of June each year. brazed onto the pipe and coupling. This will also cover the cost of providing Modification to this set-up overcomes the copies of Workshop Manuals or any other problem. Brazing with bronze, ezeflow, interesting publications. Herewith the slivaloy, etc. is preferable to sweating usual report. with solder. Can be done with a propane Library: 1931 National Service Manual (Rockgas) or butane kit. The difficulty with Supplements being the property of in tracking the problem before running Mr Bruce Anderson, 305 Remuera Road, a bearing, is that the pipe cracks inside Auckland 5. The information about Hud­ the coupling nut, and only a drip of oil son and Essex cars has been typed out is lost on each pump impulse. This does and copies of this are available and deal not register on the gauge, which is really with Marvel carburettors and their only an indicator to show that the pump adjustments, Hudson ignition, timing, is working. The pressure reading is starter, generator and lighting. The irrelevant. If anything, more oil is dis­ original of this Manual with diagrams is placed with a low reading than a high, only available for viewing at the above due to absence of back pressure in main address, deals more with post vintage feed to timing case. models and weighs about 141bs. If any Vibration, of course, must be elimin­ member wishes a photostat of a diagram ated. Essex engines were the most this can be arranged. Mr Trevor Mitchell highly and delicately balanced engines of has a Bear Brake Manual with details on their era (excepting Hudson) and should PAGE THIRTEEN Through the years ofautomobile history, from veteran and vintage to the present day.

ftH$ie.IS YOUR SYMBOL OF QUALITY AND SERVICE ~ MORE NEW ZEALAND MOTORISTS DRIVE ON fIRESTONE THAN ON ANY OTHER BRAND run vibrationless. Vibration from running Barrie Belk, T. M. Greeaney, lan Som­ gear can be caused by worn universals, merville, Mark Pothan, Philip Peach and gearbox bearings, or pinion bearings. L. A. Jenks. Any items in these letters Caution. If adjusting drive pinion bear­ have now received action and any inform­ ings, measure the amount of fore and aft ation necessary has been entered into the movement, tighten bearing by loosening records. From these letters I learn that the lock nut, tighten the adjusting nut the first Hudson F-head had plugs on the until play is just eliminated, retighten left hand side of the motor and there is lock nut and lock washer tab, then, re­ an unrestorable one somewhere in move shims from between pinion and Tauranga. crown wheel housing equal to the play Kennedy Bros Ltd., Garage and Omni­ before adjustment. Failure to do this bus Proprietors (in voluntary liquidation), eventually leads to broken teeth, as Guinness and Boundary Streets, Grey­ tightening the adjustor nut draws pinion mouth, N.Z. forward, increasing backlash. (I dis­ "This firm originated as a carrying covered this the hard way). business in the 1870's by my grandfather For the following years there are cars with horses and drays and then carried available for spare parts if anyone on by my father and his brother and requires them. Essex 1923, 1925, 1928, eventually by five brothers and myself. 19~9 and 1930 also Hudson 1922, 1924, Always being solely a family business as 1925, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930 and 1917. cartage contractors, coal merchants, pas­ This list is mainly of people who have senger bus services and taxi operators this type of car and have a few spare along with our garage and service station. parts. Usually the most needed part is However, I will not dwell on a detailed the one least available. Sidelight brackets history, knowing you are mainly con­ are one of the most sought after items cerned with Hudson-Essex early model but rarely available. cars. We were never selling agents for Cars for Sale: There are always one or these cars but we did undertake the two cars about for sale and if anybody servicing for Dominion Motors for their ever hears of somebody who wishes to agencies in our area from 1931 until 1958". purchase a Hudson or Essex car especially, "Our firm had the first motor taxi-cab they can get in touch with me direct. in service at Greymouth in 1912 this being There are two Hudson Hearses for sale. a Model T Ford Sedan, then Overlands, Very commodious, both in good order and Wolseley and more Fords. An Essex was many spare parts with the one in Hawke's added to the fleet in 1921 being supplied Bay. to us by Hayward Bros. of Christchurch, Spare parts: The parts list has been who were at that time if I remember under review and many parts are needed correctly the agents. From 1923 to 1931 especially sidelight brackets, Marvel it was all 7-seater Studebakers then from carburettors, door handles, horns, hub­ 1935 we went 100% Hudson-Terraplane caps, petrol tank caps, radiator caps, head­ and having had eight of these cars and lamps, tail lights. If you have any spares all doing between 300,000 and 400,000 of any year of these let me know or send miles each." them to me direct. Many inquiries have -J. A. Kennedy been dealt with and could all these return Postscript: What was the make of the the form forwarded to them when the only car in the Rothman's 500 mile transaction is complete. Reliability Trial held by the Auckland Correspondence: Towards the latter V. and V.V.C. that was received at the part of last year the attention to this side end at Western Springs with a cheer? lapsed somewhat but it is now up to date. What was the make that received a cheer I acknowledge the receipt of letters from at No. 5 check point? Why the Essex of Kelvin McBain, Myles WaIters, Peter course. The Hudson also received Callender, A. D. Dassler, N. Dewhurst, attention. PAGE FIFTEEN Ruapuna Invitation Races - Beardsley's 3 litre being rapidly Maserati.

VINTAGE CAR CLUB - BRANCH EVENT CALENDAR SOUTH CANTERBURY MARLBOROUGH 1 MARCH - ANNUAL MID-ISLAND 4 MARCH - WARRANT OF FITNESS RALLY: NIGHT: Followed by Social Evening. Contact 7 p.m. Testing Station. Brian Goodman , Phone 80-505 6 MARCH - BOROUGH CENTENNIAL Timaru. PROCESSION: 16 MARCH - PICNIC RUN: Afternoon. For Veteran, Vintage and Post­ 15 MARCH - WARD A. & P. SHOW: Vintage vehicles, starting from Ti­ 10 a.m. maru Motors Ltd., Washdyke, at 10.30 a.m . Contact Russell Paul, 23 MARCH - WHIMP TROPHY RUN: 10.30 a.m. (Full Day). Phone 27-330 Timaru. 26 MARCH - MEETING NIGHT: 10 MAY - SECOND ANNUAL SPEED 8 p.m., R.S.A. Meeting Rooms. DAY: At the Timaru Motor Raceway. For Information ring: Contact Brian Goodman, Phone Club Captain, 89-166 Home; Secre­ 80-505 Timaru. tary, 6707 Home, 3359 Business. PAGE S IX'I E E N CANTERBURY AUCKLAND BRANCH 8 MARCH - VETERAN RALLY: 16 FEBRUARY - HOSPITAL RUN. Leaves New Brighton approx. 9.30 Starts 1.30 p.m. Mt Albert Borou gh a.m. Social at night. Rall y organiser, Council Memorial Hall. Ivan Taylor, Phone 527-311. 13 MARCH - CLUB NIGHT: 11 MAR CH - LADIES' TRIAL: At M.O.T.A.T. No more information available. AUCTION. 16 MARCH - AFTERNOON RUN: 22-23 MARCH - SPEED WEEKEND: 1.30 p.m. at Cornwall Park. Ruapuna Raceway, Saturday. Hill Climb, Sunday. Welcome at Branch 10 APRIL - BARBEQUE RUN: Rooms, 55 Colwyn St., Friday night. Starting Papatoetoe Hotel Car Park Social Saturday night (admission by at 1.30 p.m. ticket only). Organiser, Ross Haynes, 3 MAY - EXPERTS' RUN: Phone 496-431. Details later.

REGISTER'S RUMBLINGS ab out 80 'hav e not r epli ed and this in it self makes While not overwhelmed with books, manuals, a lot mor e work f or those who give up a great et c., appeal ed for in la st December's Beaded deal of time and effor t for club members as a Wheels, some valuable addit ions have been wh ole. place d in the library copied from books which WILL MEMBERS SENDING IN REGISTER hav e since b~n returned to senders. Th ere mu st AND DATING FORMS PLEASE NOTE be a weal th of accurate data sit ting on book­ " PHOTOGRAP HS MU ST BE INCLUDED". shel ves throughout th e country in books whi ch if Late la st year details of all Sunbeam s, Au stin sent to me (Eric GaIt 63 Hoon Hay Road, 12/4 s and 16/ 6s were sent to the respecti ve Chr istchu r ch, 2) will be copied a nd the books R egisters in E ngl and fo r confirmation of dat ing. returned by r egi stered post within a few days. Th is inform ati on has bee n return ed so owners Last year some 180 memb ers were written to of these ca rs can expec t news-good or bad-in fo r Phot os and or ot her inf ormation. So f ar the near fu ture.

Levin Sprint Meeting - Roy Southward's Type 57 c Bugatti on the circuit. PAGE S E VENTEEN BELT SLIP EDITORIAL To our surprise a quiet Christmas was cycles and from all accounts was a splen­ experienced this year with very few did turnout. The Harleys drew the biggest callers so the news this issue is a little one-make machine at six, with one or two sparse. How many times have we all models from eight other factories. One heard the same old commen t that good make that is still very few in numbers bikes are hard to find nowadays. This around the country is the Scott marque, writer inspected a Militaire late last year wrucn is surprising as they were always with a view to adding it to the stable, but a popular macnme, m fact to own one was a few last minute hitches put paid to that to ne a "ranatic", 'l his could partly idea for a few months. We hear that expiain tne lack of these bikes as we have Blenheim's Garry Turner has acquired a nearn over the years of elderly gentlemen dirt track Douglas, not quite complete but WHO enough well past the age 01 rrdmg a enough to start work on. In the Auckland bike, SWl refuse to part WIth the "old notes, more new members and desirable I.HKe m the shed." bikes are mentioned so we venture to L,0pIeS 01 'I'rrumph transfers to suit all suggest that the country is not quite Veteran models and early vintage models cleaned out yet. are obtamable from this writer at King The Annual rally of the Canterbury ~dward ::>treet, Masterton, These are branch last November attracted 18 motor- perrect copies and sell at 50c per pair.

Motorcycle Musings by Geoff Hockley

TWO RARITIES. A few weeks ago we schoolboy often standing with nose had the pleasure of attending one of the flattened against the window of Messrs best shows we've ever been to-the first Pitcher Bros. in Colombo Street, the annual rally (at least, we hope it will be Christchurch J ames dealers, who gener­ an annual event in future) promoted by ally had a display of the brown-tank the Ashburton Section of the Canterbury beauties. Norm's machine is a develop­ Branch. No doubt the Ashburton boys ment of the 1911 London Olympia Show will have their own scribe covering the sensation-the James 3t h.p, single with details of this event in "B.W.", so all-chain drive, two-speed gearbox with we won't poach on their preserves kick-starter, frame with dropped top and will just conclude our reference tube (when most makers still stuck to the to the event by congratulating them old straight top tube with correspondingly on putting on such an enjoyable show. high saddle position) and enclosed front However, a couple of machines making and rear chains. We have a picture of their debut in the motorcycle section this machine before us as we type this, were of more th an passing interest, and there's no doubt that it was a most and we thought that a brief rundown on handsome job, in addition to being one them might be of interest. We'll deal first of the most advanced, in its day. Inci­ with the 1913 41- h.p. "big single" James, dentally it also introduced the staggered ridden by Norm Sisson. This interesting cylinder firming which became a James mount seems to be one of the few surviv­ characteristic for many years. Norm's ing specimens of this once-popular make, 1913 model, incidentally, has an internal which was seen in large numbers through­ expanding rear brake-surely one of the out New Zealand. We remember as a earliest examples of its kind. But back to

PA GE EIGHTEEN the 1911 machine, for we have omitted turn out very well indeed. The Ace, to list a couple more of its many advanced though not seen in such large numbers as features-a multi-plate clutch with some other well-known makes, neverthe­ alternate steel and bronze discs, and a less had a considerable following in the segmental spring-type shock absorber in 1920's. One in particular which we the rear hub. Oh yes-just for good remember was the beautiful "Sport Solo" measure, the magneto was mounted high model owned by H. D. Singleton-old­ up at the rear or the cylinder and driven timers may remember this great motor­ by a train of four pimons from the inlet cycle enthusiast. The "Sport Solo" was cam wheel, mstead of being stuck out on a high-speed version of the standard the front of the engine, which was the model and was equipped with alloy h.c, general practice in those days, and pistons and modified camshaft, plus exposed to water and dirt from the front plenty of nickel-plating. It was capable WHeel. m U'14, m acdmon to the popular of speeds around the century mark and and proven singtes, the J ames Co. mtro­ when fiat out on Brighton beach, with a uuced a bUU c.c. twm, WhICh made an 3in. diameter open tail pipe, it would instantaneous hit - a sweet-running, make a Harvard sound like a humming­ smooth ana erncient little job WIth inter­ bird, The Cross model is the standard Changeable bU degree cynnuers t64 x en version. The Ace was designed by W. G. mm.) three-speed box, encioseu chains Henderson, who some years previously ana superiatrve nnisn. 'I rus was perhaps had designed the famous four-cylinder tne most popular .rames mouei ever pro­ machine bearing his name. In 192'1 after uuceo, ana It went through a period of a somewhat chequered career, due not to steauy development right up to rsso, by mechanical shortcomings but mainly to WhICh time an o.n.v. version had been lack of finance, the Ace was purchased by Introduced. Hut the great depression of the Indian Motorcycle Co, and marketed the ll)i:SU's made sales of the more as the Indian Ace (an immaculate speci­ expensive type of machine few and far men of one of these models is owned by between, and It was reluctantly uecided Norm Hayes of Invercargill) and was to concentrate on row-prrced ugntweignts. finally developed into the Indian Four. It's rxow, alas, tne once-ramous make IS no nice to see rcusseu's job going so nicely. rouger WHn us, but It'S nice to Know that When Christchurch's Bob Entwistle, at least one example has been preserved, another Ace enthusiast, completes his Anu wasn't there a rumour going around restoration, there will be at least two tnat somewhere m lihl'lstcllurcn there's examples on Canterbury roads to ensure an eariy ::>.V. DUU c.c, twin ana tne nrts or that this once-famous name doesn't lapse oue or tne later o.n.v, models Of into oblivion. The other machine which excited con­ After reading the above story on the sruerame interest at Asnnurton was a J ames, we would like to add our little note horse 01 another colour (speaking both to the effect that up New Plymouth way Iiterany and nguratrvely) . LIterally, it Trevor Kearns has practically a complete 'WdS nmsned 111 royal blue as compared to 1915 500 c.c. side valve twin model and the J ames mack-anu-nrown, and a greater lying in a shed north of Wairoa is another comparison WIth the "Jimmy' it would similar job less wheels and magneto. be hard to imagme-yet It was every bit Efforts by several club members to pro­ as mterestmg. I've're referring to the cure this have been to no avail, the owner l!:J21 Ace tour owned and ridden by seems adamant in his decision to use the Russell Cross of 'I'imaru. Russell has motor as a compressor. To round off the only recently completed rebuilding the list mention must be made of the 1914 Ace's big four-cylinder power unit and the Big Single 600 c.c, Combination in Andrew rally was by way of a shakedown cruise, Thompson's collection. -Glen Bull which, from what we saw of it, seemed to PAGE NINETEEN OTAGO BELT SLIP B.S.A. Sloper and sidecar. About six or by Cammy seven are hoping to attend the North Since the last notes things have at last Island rally at Tauranga at Easter. A moved and the machines have appeared recent visit or the other day to my home fr om out of nowhere. came looking for a 1916 Thor frame he The Brighton Run saw the appearance had heard I had, as he needed it to com­ of Colin Winters' 1912 A.J.S. 2 !~ h.p. and plete a machine having the engine and a fine little machine it has turned out to gearbox, etc. The frame was in a sad be. This machine was the first chain­ state but not altogether past restoration. driven motorcycle to be in the Ohai area Ray Clarke having seen the light at last in Southland. Can' t have been a Yank has acquired a 1921 Harley-Davidson tank lover there at that time. The Team combination. Guess who talked him into Goodman are very quiet over the perform­ it. ance of their Douglas which caused the Your scribe is currently restoring a male member's beard to turn grey before 1920 stock close coupled racing ILD. 7/9 it went on the two pots. Alan Brehaut's for some of the Southern Hill climbs and Humber kept its jinx by breaking the lug speed trials, perhaps. As regards Geoff on the foot brake, rendering it useless. Hockley's count in the last Belt Slip it After fitting police barrels to his Indian, appears that Harleys are tops; not so in Des Ruddle is still disappointed when a Auckland where Indians outnumber any little Velo left him for dead. Not to worry other make about two to one. old chap the Veteran New Hudson will be a big improvement. Stewart J ohnson, BELT SLIP'S BLANK VERSE after yarding in enough Rudge Ulster DEPARTlVlENT! parts has laid it aside for a thirtyish Rothman's 24-Hour Triumph. Shame! THRU' THE EYES OF A With the Branch running a Motor Show B S.A. COMBIN A'nON one must be impressed at the array of I am a trusty steed all shiny and bright motorcycles that has been displayed, Leaving Western Springs restored and ranging from a '05 Minerva to the latest tight, Kawasaki 350 and D.S.A. Lightning. Also No nuts and bolts or anything loose included was the Norton Manx that won With a toot on my horn like duck or a the Isle of Man T.T. in 1952 and a CA goose, track Harley Davidson which was loaned Away in the sun my rider and navigator by an outside member. The motor cyclists sat can be justly proud at the amount of Hoping above all that my tyres will not go machines offered for this show causing flat, Bill Veitch a headache choosing the 20 It's not everyday that I get ridden 24 that were needed. hours Merv Winter is still working on the So I'll surprise my boss and get out with Sloper B.S.A. which cannot be far from the cows, going, while David Goodman is starting to It's lovely to know the cars are here too move a little faster on the Super Scott And my fellow Americans Harley-Indian since the arrival of more parts. who, I lost all direction not long after the start AUCKLAND BELT SLIP But who cares when you see in the dark, by Barry Williams This dust and heat is choking my throat We now have some 40 motorcycle mem­ I wish my rider would throw me in the bers in Auckland with recent additions moat, being IV!. Lahaye with a 1928 model 9 Late at a checkpoint a quick afternoon tea Sunbeam, J. Holland with a 500 C.c. 1927 Mor e gas in my tank and away like a flea A.J.S., and 1. Sutherland with a 500 c.c. Very small I am in a field of roaring cars

P AGE TWENTY But I guess they won't run over me under To park myself near the clock the stars I'm not content to stand aback The roads are rough and bending So I threw my spare petrol tin out of the I'll fool my boss for he doesn't know back what's pending It's nice to see the sparks all flying Waiiti Road a no exit name But the look on their faces I thought they I'll toss this sidecar and rider the same were dying A sad and sorry sight I must be Dejected and tired there wasn't much A difference of opinion between us three more I could do For I sat on the hump of a road So I said to my sidecar have you had it With my sidecar looking like a dejected too toad My Boss kicked my tyre in the middle of But a three-quarter Whitworth is hard the night to wear So I disliked his antics and dropped out Jubilee clips and Firestone help my light I made Rangiriri with a whelp This I was sure would end the run Food in my tank and new Whitworth nut But no, home he went and began his fun I set off to try my Waikato luck He began to re-restore me there and then It wasn't long before I threw a shoe I think he was after No. 10 My Boss this time knew a thing or two Away in the morning to meet the gang He found the footrest and tied it on I joined in the run just for the hang. With wire and the usual swearing song No wash or clean was I allowed Lost in the back country with those dark It was my job to please the crowd cows So dry up my tears lads it's been a mighty I wish I had some more horsepowers fine time New Lynn for supper without a stop But 24 hours boys is a mighty long time. IKE

Report on the Otago Branch PA.GEANT OF MOTORING 1969 On February 1st, the Otago Branch Jaguar, the Stanton Special, and Ian drew to a close the sixth and final day of McKellar's 4 CLT Maserati, emerged from the carefully arranged and brightly the hands of Brian Middlemass in rever­ staged Pageant of Motoring 1969. Timed berating form. Economy cars included the to coincide with Dunedin's annual Festival beautifully finished Briton from lnvercar­ Week, the Pageant ran for six days from gill, first in its class in the preceding 10 in the morning till 10 at night, drawing Brighton Run for Veterans; an Austin 7 tremendous crowd interest. and a modern product of the same This Motor Show had been in the minds marque, a Ford T, and one of the first of the Committee for some years, and Wolseleys to come from the factory in under the Chairmanship of Mr Ken Oaken­ 1900. Somehow, after the Pageant had full, the idea was finally brought into progressed a few days, a certain Bradbury being. Some 20 motorcycles and 40 cars and sidecar insinuated itself into this went on display in the spacious Army section, with excellent effect. Early Cars Drill Hall, these being divided into classes was also the situation for some unusual for Early, Economy, Fast Touring, Sports, vehicles for which a general heading Racing and Luxury Car sections. could not be easily found. Apart from Among the Racing section were Mr some beautifully restored vans and Nye's Ulster Austin, impeccably restored trucks of various natures, there resided to the condition in which it was first raced the strange and wonderful hot-rod belong­ by Bruce McLaren, Mr Archibald's C-type ing locally, a mass of chrome and polish

PAGE TWENTY·ONE General view of the Show with Touring category cars in the foreground including the Collis 540K Mercedes-Benz, Jim Sullivan's 4t litre Bentley, and Emerson's Chrysler.

Economy Car Corner - Briton, T Ford, 1900 'Yolseley and Austin 7 at Dunedin Show. P AGE TWENTY·TWO -

and standing hub-deep in a pool of flash­ costume, culminating on the final night in ing trophies. Fast Touring contained Mr the Concours d'Elegance in whi ch some Collis's splendid 500K Mercedes-Benz; a 12 cars took part with models dre ssed 23/60 Vauxhall, Lagonda, Bentley, for the per iod of the car (the Bradbury Chrysler Imperial 80, 150S Jaguar, Datsun and sidecar, try ing an ything once, and Holden Monaro, Luxury Cars held a appeared in this too) judging being on good array of Rolls Royces, a Cadillac, a both car and mannequin. The judges were Wolseley Siddeley : Gordon Sharpe's Bent­ of the opinion that Topliss Rolls Royce ley here in chassis form was of particular was their ideal car, and the lady judges interest. Tony Carroll's Frazer-Nash, chose a model from the 'twenties as the appearing at last and recovered from a best of the Show. slight initial tightness of the pistons, was However, the greatest crowd drawer prominent among the Sports Cars. These was the nightly Engine Assembly Compe­ also included Bob Oakley's tidy Alvis tition. Unlikely, you say? Had you seen Speed Twenty and a later counterpart, those two teams, each in a raised "boxing Bentley, Regal and Jaguar SS 100, and a ring", fitting their Standard Ei ght neat locally owned Morgan, generously engines together in the stand supplied brou ght in with practically no notice, to where only crankshaft and camshaft were fill very adequately an untimely gap, in place, with a commentator going full Inside the ropes surrounding each displa y swing, you would have been as enthralled was spread attractive gravel, and potted as th e crowds who re turned night after trees at intervals lent an air reminiscent night to press around the competitors. of the views one sees of Earls Court. The fi rst evening saw a Vintage Car Club A major appurtenance to the Pageant team competing against the Novices, the was a display set up by Na tional Airways winning team taking some three-quarters Corporation of aircraft machinery, includ­ of an hour. The second night, the crowd ing a rather fa scinating turbo-prop engine increased, and the time decreased. By the cut -away and turning over at abou t 10 second-to-last night temperatures were r .p.m. N.A.C. also dismantled, and re­ high , and time-and-moti on st udy at a assembled in the Drill Hall , a complete premium, as the time had been reduced Tiger Moth, and in addition ran free films to 15 minutes. On the final night, we saw for the duration of the Pageant on early th e Novices returned and playing off aviation in New Zealand. against a team from Standard Triumph Another attraction was an extra­ franchise holders, and lo! the Novices fired I ordinarily complete display of some 300 their engines ju st seconds ahead and I Matchbox toys, together with a model of t imed eleven minutes ,,, the proposed Southern Motorway for the We finished our Pageant with the tired City. but happy feeling that many more people Adorning one corner rested the Club now think that perhaps we are not simply displa y of old-time photographs, and an cranks, not to say, crankers, after all. unrestored Clement-Bayard in man y parts, givin g, we hoped, spectators some NOTE idea of what must be overcome to present Would all members and Branch commit tees in pa rticular, please bea r in mind th e fact tha t Club vehicles in the finished condition that new members now applying', only hav e less th an was obvious at the Pageant. three months' service f or one yea r's subscript ion. A local Book Shop loaned a varied It should be pointed out that by delayin g th eir application until after May 1st th ey will be display of motoring books and magazines. financial fo r the year 1969/7 0. Throughout the Pa geant, music was The Dating Comm ittee has not met during the holiday period but the Cha irman advised the supplied nightly by the Dunedin Jazz following' add it ional vehicles ar e now dated : Society, and magnificent they were. 514 515 546 547 567 580 583 605 649 A daily occurrence during the Pageant 671 727 744 757 762 820 917 947 982 1032 1045 1053 1112 1131 1144 1147 1211 1234 was a parade of mannequins in period 1247 1297 1298 1373 1374 PV9 PAGE TWENTY-THREE -

OTAGO CLASSICS - Dunedin-Brighton, 25th January by A .A.A. Invermay, 22nd February Your scribe has always been officially Overall (Alan Crighton Challenge Cup) : involved with the Brighton Run for the W.H. Veitch, 1910 King Dick. past 14 years and, as usual, attended Motorcycle Field Tests : W. H. Veitch, almost out of force of habit. On finding 1910 King Dick. that his sole official duty lay in doing the At Invermay, the whole Vintage TV commentary in the Octagon at the tradition and the raison d'etre of the Club start, he duly accepted a proffered drive received one of its greatest vindications. of the Oakley 1912 Regal and thus For 1969 a formidable array of machinery officially competed again after a lapse of was present; from the Crop Duster out to 12 years t defend its hill record for 4 wheelers, to­ In all t ha t time the event has only gether with McKellar's 4 CLT Maserati changed slightly each year and is one of and Ray Archibald's C Type Jaguar to the few of the Club classics that is still cha llenge it, rang ing down to a bevy of restricte d to Veteran machines only. The lVI. G.'s bot h L. & J. types, in addition t o 1969 event was as enjoyable as any pre­ traditiona l Vintage machiner y. vious one but attracted a sma ller entry That t he Vintage machines, notably than usual- the only new appearance was Timm's lovely 12/ 50 Alvis, Ross Hayne's Allan lVIeredith's Briton of 1909-now Austin, and of course Haggit t an d Brow n faultlessly restored. with Bentleys, t urned in creditable times The larger cars were given an altern­ was to be expected as was the fact that ative and longer route to the Taieri Mouth they adhered properly to the road! Not lunch spot by way of Henley and over the so the M.G.'s-Austen Hadler made some hills which was muc h enjoyed by the verv fast and smooth climbs in his L tvne writer. and the "T's" of Morley and Moir but the others all lost cont rol completely but all the others "chickened out" on this and suffered damage fortunately without magnificent piece of shingle motoring! hurt to their drivers. Grand weather, plenty of motoring, Times were generally down on last year good tests and hospitalit y galore coupled and whilst Mauzer managed to stave off with almost total absence of mechanical the opposition with a final resounding run, derangements made the "Brighton" its prior to that McKella r was in fact leading usual success. with a run of just over 34 seconds and Archibald was "breathing down his neck" . Class Winners Among the larger Post Vintage cars Ian Class 1, A. D. Meredith, 1909 Briton. Archibald in the SS 100 and Oakley with Class 2, G. C. Pearce, 1911 Sunbe am . the Speed 20 Alvis were having a lot of Class 3, lVII's R. E. N. Oakley, 1912 sport together and as usual Peter Henry Regal. and his side-chair and B.S.A. provided all Class 4, W. H. Veitch, 1910 King Dick. sorts of thrills and, again as usual, Bill Class 5, R. D. Cross, 1918 Excelsior . Veitch and the Norton were absolutely Out right Win ner, City Corporation fantastic and worth going twice the dis­ Festival Challenge Cup : A. D. Meredith, tance to see ! ! 1909 Briton. . Th e organisation was impeccable in A .A . Challenge Cup (Concours): J. R. every way and it is to be hoped that this Lindsay, 1909 Renault. yea r's example will ensure that people Field Tests : A. D. Meredith, 1909 bring out their Vintage machines again, Briton. which are both f un and safe, and reverse Age Milage : D. Morley, 1911 Ford. the trend towards concent r at ion on the Motorcycle Concours, McIver and Veitch more unmentionable products of the Cup: W. H. Veitch, 1910 King Dick. 1930's! T WENTY·FOUR BRANCH NOTES mil es of mot oring was involv ed-a nice littl e BAY OF PLENTY NOTES shakedown run for new r estor ati ons. Th e Wai ­ by Ma x Avery mate boys are a sociable bunch, and th e arrange­ ments for the day were a real credit to them; All is r eady for th e North Island Easter rally, th ey provided an ample supply of swee ts a nd th e organisers , Bill and Terry J an es r eport. soft drinks fo r th e children, and plenty of t ea , Entries, whi ch officially closed on January 31, sugar, milk and other r efreshmen ts for t he a re sti ll pouring in as this is being written in grown-ups, as well as furnish ing a fine sunny mid-Febr ua rv . So far there have been 93 entr ies, day. an d all indications are that t he century mark will be pa ssed wit hin a f ew days. Demands for It was very plea sing to see t hat quite a lar ge accommodation ha ve been light and much of that nu mb er of North Otago Br an ch member s, most booke d in 'hot els and motels had to be can celled . of t hem in th eir old cars too. had t r avelled across The br anch has secure d a complete F irestone tyre the r ippling wat ers of Wuit aki to jo in in t he service for the duration of the rally. An engine er picnic. On the other hand, it wa s distinctl y dis­ will be on duty at the officia l service stat ion, appointinrr to see onl y f our or five club vehicles Robson Motor s, f ro m 3 p.m, on Good Friday, fro m th e Timaru area present. While some m ern­ a nd will be available " on ca ll" durin g the r ally. bars had legitimate exc uses f or travelling modern The bus to ur on Sat urday afternoon has be en (one was only jus t out of hospital after an oper­ almost fully booked , but the or ganiser s ar e happy at ion , anot he r is busy r e-r estori ng his car with to lay on anothe r bus if it is needed. Th ere will Au strali a , 1970, in view) it st ill seems sur pr ising be some "h ome-brewed" entertainment at th e th at out of the 71 memb er s list ed in th e Timar u Satur day night dinner, dance and socia l an d a area . only Bill P iddington (R egal) , Terry Wi lson 90-minute programme of light music has been ( Ftala ), Ru ssell Cross (A ce m i c) . and J im Sulli­ nr of'esaiona lly arranged f or t'he Sunday evening. va n (Ro lls Royce) travelled t o W aim at e in old While some members of t he branch hav e been cars, wh ile Danny Mor an arr ived fo r the af ter­ busy ensur ing our visitors will be well looked noon sess ion in t he Morris coupe . H owever , quit e »f'ter socially, club cap tain Dave Sha nd has been r>. f ew ot hers f ro m Timaru atte nded in modern lit erally out on th e road checking an d r e-checking cars, and it 's probably better to go in a modern, th e Saturday and Sunday ru ns. H e or ganis ed a tha n not to go at all. This high lights a problem spot che ck of th e Sa t urday run during a down­ that has been ca using our committee concer n f or 1J0 ur last Sunday with half a dozen vintage cars . som e t ime, and judging by other branch news­ It turned out to be something of a reliability letters, we are not t'he only br anch in the sa me tr ial. J ack Hoven 's 1924 Studebaker six wen t noaition . Why do members of the Vintage Ca r int o the garage for r epairs, J ohn Inder lost some Club pre fe r to tr avel in mod ern cars on Club of th e exh aus t sy stem fro m his Model T doctor's outings ? coupe and Bill .Janes swears it will take him a As mentioned abo ve.Russell Cr oss has at la st month of Sun days to ge t all the mu d out of his ,,"at his 1921 fo ur cylinder Ace motor -cycle motor­ Vauxhall tourer. Bu t don't be put off by t his ing, while two ot her new veh icles on the road r eport, for quite a nu mb er of odd factors aroun d Timar u are Arthur H ooper 's 1925 Buick acc ounted for the "reliability trial" aspect of it : Mast er Six. and Ted F ussell's 1929 Studebaker. Th e weather wa s atrociou s, the sections of met al Recent restorat ions down Waima te way include road had not been graded recently. and t he route neoff Nv e's rat he r rare 1929 H arlev-Davi dson sneeds were too high. Dave f ound . To overco me Col t, motorcycle, which he took on th e Mt Cook this he has : Ord ered goo d weather fo r E aster Rally in October, while Colin Malthus is still weekend, made f ri end s with th e coun ty engineer keen to hear from any one wh o can h elu with a nd got him to promise to wor k the grading of inf or mat ion or parts f or his rare Stork-ka r, A th e routes into a pr ogramme wh ich becomes recently published encyclopaedia of mot or cars, effect ive the week bef or e E aster and drastically listinrr over 4000 makes , apnar ently does not r oduced the r oute spee ds ! l(ou ar e assure d no~' include Stork-km'. We und er stand someone at of some ma cnificent motor ing' during' which we Mataura dredged a r adi ator off one out of a r iver will show off our magnificent Bay of P lenty t o down th at wa y. »rlvantage . Terry J anes is plea sed t o r enort th at a lot of th e memb er s who have enter ed for Althou g-h no runs wer e organised by thi s t he rally, more than 50 per cent. in fact, are new­ hr anch during- J anuary or F ebruary, t he keener r omer s, and we are looking forward t o seeing ty nes have bee n gett ing th-eir mo tor ing- at th em a nd th eir ca rs for the fir st ti me. neirrhb ouring rallies. Four or five attended t he As hbur ton sub-branch's inau gural r ally on .Ianuarv 18 (Pro ba bly mor e would have entered for t his , if it 'had not clashed with the Lady SOUTH CANTERBURY NOTES Wig- ram Trophy Race ) whil e Russell Cross and by Daniel George Alan Brehaut took th eir moto rcycles t o Ot azo's Br igh ton Rally, where Ala n had t he mi sfor tun e Sunday, Dec ember 15, was a mil estone in the to break down at t he star t, and completed t.he histor y of our Wai mat e sub-br anch, fo r on that course as Russell's pillion pa ssenger, The day th ey or ganised their fir st daylight outing, second Saturda y in Februar y saw no les s than wh ich took t he for m of a picn ic run , st art ing seven South Can t erbury vehicles in Inv ercargill fro m the Waimate clock tower, and proceedin g for the start of the Ri verton Rally, and those t.hro ugh Lu ndv's Gorge to Kelcy's Bu sh for w'ho had made the 260 mil e trip south were dinner . Th en later on, th e cars moved over to r ewarded with a splendid day's motoring- through Hook Bu sh fo r afternoon tea. In all , about 15 interesting country in wa r m su nny weather. PAGE T WENTY-F IYE Ashb ur ton Inau gural Rall y - Ve te r an line-u p of H urtu, H uppmobile, Reo and De Dio n.

out r ight wi nner was Bevan Ta sker in his Ashburton Sub-Branch Rally Che vro let to ure r. I think that he could hardly by IDT believe what 'he he ard when hi s win was Despite arrrvmg hom e on the end of a tow a nnounced. Bev an has been a member of the rope again with t he Unic badly crunched around Wanganui branch f or many many years without t he front r esulting f ro m brake f ailure we en­ winning a ny thi ng, so it just goes to show that joye d what was a wonderful week end' well a moment of glor y mu st come to all of us if orga nised and I f eel enjo yed by all wh o attended. we keep on tryin g. J ohn Little ca r ried off the Th e e nt r ant s were prom ptly des patched and Williamson Small Car Trophy in his delightful sent via three diff erent routes to th e lunch venue Singer tourer and th e Teams Trophy was won a t Mt Somers. Following an excelle nt lunch by Dick Lythe and Wattie Watkinson of Wanga­ and a wander, look a nd yar n ses si on we left in nui drivin g Alvis and Perry respectively. our own time for the return journey to Ash­ A night trial is being organised by Iva n burton, As the day wore on the weather got Kendall and this will take plac e on our next hotter and the shade of the tr ees at Ashburton club night, T hese runs are a lot of fun and Domain wh ere afternoon t ea was served was most a pleasing div ersion from th e usual Natter. welcome. Sev eral of us have our si ghts 0 11 the North T he even ing function was well run and what Island Rally at Easter and we a re looking for­ must be the largest array of trophies se en at ward to partaking of some of that Bay of any rally were duly presented to th e winners. Plenty hospi talit y and suns hine (or what have Our thanks must go to all members of the you) . sub-branc h and .in particular th e organising New mem bers are still enrolli ng with our c o mnll t t~e w ho did a gr and job, espe cially as it branch and it seems that we will soon have a was their first a ttempt. stro ng Motor Cyc le contingent. Hope to see Thanks Ashburton! Is it possible to better it them all out soon. next year ? ? ? Prep arations have beg-un for our June Rally a nd this year we are including a sect ion for commercial vehicles. Quite a few of these are WANGANUI NOTES a ppearing within t he club, so it is hoped that we will see some of them in June.-How about by Colin Thomas it cha ps- br ing them along and make it a go od Our annual Burma Trial has passed on ce again show. a~ d what an enjoy able run it was this yeal: Happy Motoring. w~th a good. deal of ea sy mo toring intermingl ed with some picturesque ba ck coun try driving . 'Wit h P .S.-I've just r emembered t o tell you ab out our a spare hour at th e lunch brea k, many took the Christmas dinner. A fine meal was enjoyed at oppor tunity to have a cool swim in a filtered a .clty hotel by more than ~ o peopl e, includin g­ pool adjacen t to the picni c spot . What a r efresh­ MIke P ovnton, who once again was in good mg . and relaxed break this was before once fo r m. Liquid refreshments followed and the agam heading off into the heat of the day party r elu ctantly dispersed much la ter with a Altogether a v ery enjoyable day and all credit i~ little not so friendly pe rsuasion from th e men due to our new Club Ca pta in Ken Tipper for in blu e. th e thorough organisation of his fir st rally. The - - - Te r r ible f ellows these Vintage types--- PAGE TWENTY-SIX some months, a re a ll known to be ma king steady NELSON BRANCH NOTES progress. Jack Wa rne's Chrysler Imperi al 80, by Geo. Topliss ha s had a t rial run on the road and Jack seems Ngatimoti Ce ~ te nary wa s attended by quite im pressed with its power. Wi ring, painting ap proximately nm e cars which assisted in a nd trimming has sti ll ye t to be done. Di ck co nveying the local inhabitants, complete with Biers' 1927 Olds is ma kin g stea dy progress a nd pioneer beards and dress, t o t he sc hool grounds . Bob Helm is ge tt ing on well with the 1915 Dodge An other r un to a Ngatimoti hom estead wh ere 4.Bernie Byers' 1907 Ca dillac keeps progressing there were many pi oneer in g item s of in tere st but these old Vets. certainly take a lot of ti me . wa s enjoyed by so me a nd we pla n another run La urie Leyd en now has most of the m echanical th ere in the f uture fo r those who mi ssed it. pa r ts of hi s 1908 4 cylinder T head Beest on Marlbor ough Branch paid us a weekend vi sit Humber and ha s started p utting it together. a nd w e had a n enjo ya ble nog gin' a nd natter a t These were quite a fast Vet. in t he ir da y . their ca mp s ite, a nd a n enjoya ble r un in fo rc e We are so rry to see t'hat K en Iv ory's 1933 to Kaiteriteri the f ollowin g day. H ope the sun Rolls Royce ha s left t he dis trict, t his ca r ha s didn 't prove too overbear ing f or you folk f ro m a t te nde d many of our events and will cer t ainly Ma rlb or ough ? be conspicuous by its a bsence in the f ut ure. Ken Our la st r un to a n old Ruby Bay hom est ead will now have more time t o devot e to hi s An atoki now owne d by t he Tyndale-Bi scoe' s, was enjoyed "A" and Model TF ord. by a ll present . The owne rs claim this home to be over 120 yea rs old and we were fortunate in being a llowed throu gh to admir e the antiques NORTH OTAGO NOTES within. by Bill MitcheII A 1968 wi nd-up party was held in my vinta ge garage, suitably decora ted by willing help ers for W e a r e pl ea sed to be ba ck in the notes a g ain t he occasion . Bar bec ue d sausages, a long with and would ha sten to a ssu r e everyone that la ck plenty of othe r ta st y ti t -bits wer e wa sh ed down, of activity ha s not been t he reason fo r our eit he r by poo l water or th e usual beve rag es. mo desty, because f ro m the time of t he Can terbury Just to p ut the r ecord st raig ht, Denny King , Branch Ra lly in N ovember wh en ten of our en te re d the swim ming pool, contr ar y to r umo urs, mem bers made t'he trip (and enjoyed it) there not unclothed bu t comp letely so from lighted has been something happ en in g on the local pip e t o shoes a nd soc ks . H ow Pi e ca n swim and vin tag e scene . see wi t h g lasses p uzzled all, pe rhaps w indsc reen N otable "firsts" amon g our Br an ch Goings-On wi pers are a n unn ecessa r y luxu r y after a ll. A could be bri efly these- neig hb ouring a larm cloc k shattered the pea ceful On Sunda y,' 24th November, A ndrew K eith, air- my, so me peopl e do lik e to ge t up ea rly. son of our worthy Chair man K eith, a nd wi f e, Recen t find s have been a 1929 O.H.C. f a bric Kathleen , was Chr istened. No t so unusu al , yo u bodi ed Morris Min or Saloo n. This has been in say. Point is that the Service, from St Paul's a ba sem en t , these last 20 ye a rs, a qu a rter mil e Churc h, Oamaru, was telev ised by DN TV 2, seen f r om town a nd ac ross the road from a well by thousands , a nd widely comme nded. Parents kn own V.C.C. member's hom e wh o was com­ and so n emerged from the ir experience with pletely unaware of its ex iste nce . I hav e f ound credit; could this be the first such in t he V.C.C. ? a 1924 3~ h.p. B.S. A. in a she d at Tahunanui, R ecently the culmina t ing effort of the N orth near complete, which ha sn't been out since Otago Floral Festi val was prese nted, namely around 1938. Just goes to show fe llows , they're the F estival Processi on, the Branch be ing r epre­ st ill ar ound a nd you don't necessarily have to se nte d wit h a float mo unted on the well known go too far. J ohn 'I'ids we ll has bought in to our Model T commerc ia l of Jim Boarderi's, escorte d di strict a S.V. 4 cylinde r 1924 Crossley Roudster, by onc baby Austin a nd one larg e Hupmobile a nd th e fir st Plymou th 4 Sedan to come t o (now referred t o as " the Hu p and the Pup! "). Nelson, a one owner ca r, is now in the hands of Th e wh ole P r ocession was a sp lendid affair , prospective member, David Ar ms trong. Dermis voted the best yet, while our acti ve pa rti cipat ion King has a very or ig inal 61,000 mil e, 1930 Tudor ca use d mu ch favourable public comme nt, ma king Fo rd A Sedan which is in r emarkable co ndition, us f eel so me wha t r ewa rd ed fo r ou r efforts ; the pa rticula r ly bod y wi se. contr ibut ion of our ladies in particular wa s Restorations are Andy Beatti e' s Martini, which magnificent in this, "second" fir st! is now painted a nd ge tt ing the final trimmings. "Third" is a Club weekend in Om a rama This is r eall y looking a bea uty, and is a rare (remember-the fir st lunch stop leaving Mt Cook veteran , well worthy of its se veral yea rs' hard on the Haast Rally ?) t o be held March 22nd , work. Andy hopes to hav e this r eady for the wh en we will ba se a t t he Ca mp ing Gro und a nd 1969 South Island E aster Rally. The 1928 Willys­ Ho stelry a nd launch a f ew expeditions into the Knight of Lou McDowell's is now complete up to surr ounding t -errain while t'here. A family a ffa ir the tr im ming st age a nd by all accounts is an which should be wor th wh ile, probably t he start excelle nt restoration. N orm Gorclon is progress­ of an a nnual fixture. ing stea dily with his 1904 Darracq a nd many As far a s normal Club R uns a re co ncerne d, hours have go ne into repairing and making holidays hav e caused a slight pause, a ltho ugh la st mechanical parts for this one so f ar. H enny Su nday the fir st of our two J a ck Crurnp Memorial Waldner 's de lig htful littl e 1930 S.V. Morris T im e Trials was held with a good turn-o ut of Min or R oa dst er ha s now joined the road ranks members, the Vinta g e Sec t ion ~o i ng to one of after a comp lete restoration, a nd H enny and Di ck our newer cha ps, N eil Williamson, closely easily fill ed t he cockpi t , on a recent ou ting, mak­ p ursued by sta lwarts Wilson Spite a nd Re x in g quite a chummy pa il'. P hil Griffiths' Chrysle r Murray, while Mod em s fini sh ed with Bob Rea , 66, Bevan McNabb's V8 Ca dillac and Theo fir st, followed by RusselI Goodsir a nd Mu rray Smit h's P ontiac T ou r er a lthough unobserved f or Tait. P AGE TWE NTY-SEVEN -

It was very fitting to see the late Jack fat hers to their marital responsibilities). Even Crump's Model A out and taking part in the run, light rain in the afternoon did. not spoil the day. piloted by new owner, Mis s F. Wilson-yes, There were some "new" vehicles there-s-David another "First"-our number one lady member! Porter brought out his partly com plete d 1913 With the Mid-Island Rally looming up (always Model T chassis, and Michael Davis has com­ a popular fixture with us) and the South Island pleted a truly excellen~ res.toration of the e~­ Sp ecial on at Christ.church in a few week's Bailey 1923 Packard BIg SIX two-seater. 'I'h is time, indications are for some good motormg. he tells me is the first of their models with four­ wh eel brakes, and he has spent two years getting the car to its present condition. It's a big car. WAIRARAPA NOTES 1 took my 1912 Austin Ten along in the afternoon by Glen Bull and it was duly admired on its first time out after th e usual two-year overhaul. It went well, Taking advantage of the fine spell of weather but as I had several members swinging on the over Christmas, several members have been crank-handle on a humid afternoon before I dis­ ex t ra busy discovering or working on their covered the switch was "off", some people were vehicles. A very new member, Dale Wadham, pleased to see me go! Barry W illiams had his has discovered a 1915-16 Buick which is mo r e or much prized 4 cylinder Henderson bike there, less com plet e. This ca r has been a local vehicle the bikes generally being enthusiastically dis­ all its life and remained in practically the same played and ridden. family. A committee member whil-e working on The w eekend ne arest the end of January marks his 1927 Au stin 12/4, heard of and purchased the obs ervance of the provincial birthday, and a 1924 Packard 6 and though the body is missing many and varied are the attractions traditionally the chassis and engine, etc., dept is complete arrarured for the three-day Anniversary weekend. and in good order. Thi s 'Year there was somet hing diff erent-the Neil Skeet of motorcycle fame is currently Rothman's 500 mile, 24-hour trial for V. and V. working on a very. original 1~29 Chevrolet 6 cars and bikes organised by our club, and run cylinder coupe, and lik ewise chairman Glen Bull on the 25th and 26th. Blessed by perfect weather is busy rebuilding a 1929 Chrysler 75 roadster. conditions, 18 cars and bikes started, and only The a'im of these members is to take part in one ca r and one bike D.N.F. As it was quite a some of the bigger events not suitable for marathon, both in the organisation required and veteran bikes, and in the la st case the recent the distance covered, this run, unique in the addition to the family of a son presented to history of vintage car club motoring, at least Glen on New Year's Day, brings home the f'act in New Zealand, if not elsewhere, deserves a that four wh eels ca rry more than two. Even m full write-up, which appears elsewhe r e in this a roadster which is close to a bike anyway. issue of Beaded Wheels. As a climax to and Two runs have been added to our calendar of a fitting conclusion f or this t r ial, we had organ­ events for the year and it is to be hop ed they ised a g ymkha na at Western Springs Stadium will become annual fixtures. The first is a for the purposes of raising funds for ourselves competitive run to a local beach resort, Rivers­ and the Auckland Sheltered Workshops Inc. The dale and the second a Club Captain's run. A public, who paid for admission, r~sl?ond~d well bus 'trip to Len Southward's auto museum is to the considerable amount of publieitv given to also scheduled for the near future as sever al our twin efforts, even the pilot of Radio lZB members have not yet been able to attend. In sha rk patrol aircraft giving us a mention from March a combined motorcycle rally with Welling­ the air wh en commenting on the progress of the ton is oruaniscd to be held a t Masterton, and 24 hour rallyists. The Mayor of Auckla;nd, D. :L\!. will take "'the form of the previously successful Robinson, Esq., opened the proceedmgs, HIS motorcycle rallies. This time we should see some Worship having being dr !ven onto a';1d ~round bik es out for the first t im e and we are rash the arena in a most befitting manner m hIS late enough to say that two of them, Don Laing's brother Horace's Sunbeam 1925 Saloon, now 1918 Henderson and Gavin McLachlan's similar magnificently restored by Frank Benson. N?t 1.916 model will be concours winners no matter only did the public turn out m force, but so did wherever they compete. our members and many of us saw ca rs and Amonz th e several prospective members we ~l1ind, bikes we had'not seen for a long time, if at all. have in is one chap cur re nt ly r ebuilding a Altocether there were 102 vehicles on display­ circa 1913 Trumble. Though we have not seen all Auckland Branch vehicles-w'hich the crowd the vehicle we gather it is of American origin were allowed to exam ine later in the afternoon. and is classed as a runabout being a two-seater. Events su ch as the Rural Mail Delivery, balloon bursting by the bikes, and the "wiggle-woggle AUCKLAND NOTES proved very popular with both the entrants and the spectators. \Ve even had a two-lap race by Doug Wood between four enthusiasts on penny farthing The December run was our annual pre­ bicycles. And of course we had the fini shers ~f Christmas Gymnic held at Murphy's Bush, a very the 24-hour do to be applauded on and for their pleasant spot only about 'half an hour from the arrival, dusty, tired, bearded, and many with city. Well over 50 cars, bikes and commercials eye-balls that looked like ordnance survey maps. turned out for what was a full day's picnic, and Altogether a jolly good start for 1969 and one it was a grand family day. There were running which reflects a high standard of morale club­ races lu cky dips, raffles and all the fun of a wise. And the building fund is coming up­ well 'r un club picnic. Santa Claus arrived by g radually. Dermis Bros' fir e engine, and dispensed sweets Old restoration hint: Most of our vehicles had with gay abandon to the multitude of k.ids an 18mm. demountable spark plug of medium (evidently restoring old car s does not blind heat range as original equipment. Until PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT recently K.L.G. were the so le r em aining sup­ pliers of a plug answering in eve ry r espect, bar EGMONT EPISTLE th e t erminal nut, to the or ig ina l type, in a t lea st by Karl Hamson tw o heat ranges, M.30 a nd M.50. They no lon ger Although our voice ha s been sile nt in this market these, which were one inch across the column for a lon g time, it is no indication of th e flats. Th e r eplacemen t SM30 a nd 50, while still sta te of aff a irs in Taranaki branc h. On the demounta ble (this means you ca n pull t he m contrary, membershi p is gr owing a nd planning to bi ts f or cleani ng), are made f ro m mu ch is at a high pitch fo r the Nationa l Rally of smaller stock with a very small hexagon and 1.970 , fo r wh ich Taranaki is yo ur host. The the y look all wrong. If you are a stickler for committee is al so hard a t work ens uring th at correct detail, I suggest you ge t cracking and the 1969 Maunga Moana (Apr il 25-27) is go ing buy yo ur requir ements while there a re s till to be th e best ever . stocks of the old type on some re tailers' she lves. T he restora tion front has bee n active a nd two Th ey're still around you kn ow. A f ew weeks cars have recent ly been complete d. R oyce Kitney ago I was f erretting out a private bea ch on t he has done a beauti ful a nd typically thorou gh job M anukau as a suit able venue f or a club run, on his 1929 Erskine Ca briolet (quite an unusual a nd I ca me across a complete 1926 United tw o mod el boasting wire wheels, twin sid e mounts ton truck . The owner, absent a t th e time, has and a dick ey seat) . Gordon Martin (a new mem ber) ha s don e a very nice job on "Emma " ca red for the vehicle suff iciently. The motor is ~ cove re d with a polythen e she et , and th e bonnet a 1928 Au stin 7 Tourer and hop es to sta rt on is well and truly wired down t o di scourage the 1926 Chrysle r 4 To ur er in the near future. Rob light fingered gentry. The tyres , all six, had Thompson is making steady progress on the 1931 air in th em, a nd the chassis, though very rusty, Che v 6 Tourer and the running gear is now would r estore easily. I al so found at Onewhero, complete. Rob als o acquired a 1913 Sunbeam three-quarters of a Morris Commercial one ton a couple of week s ago . Bill Shannon, after hav­ truck-about '27 or '28 I think. Suitable on ly ing new timing ge a rs cut for th e 1927 Talbot, for parts, it is free for r emoval. Then there is ha s decided that's th e way to do it and is having th e amazing 1917, 8900 mil e Moon tourer, ex a complet e set of gear box cogs made. John W.W.I. , U .S. Army Stock, which Bill Sh ears Meuter is working on the 1925 Dodge 4 Roadster has re cently purchased . Fact or y conver te d t o and ba dly needs so me body panels . N eil Whit­ R.H.D. bef ore ex po rt , it was not a comp le tely taker is making ex celle nt progress on the Chev un kn own ca r loca lly, but it was a surprise t o Superior K T ourer and this on e sho uld soo n be Bill to find it within tw o hundred yards of h is on the r oad. Neil can hardly wait to ge t to hom e ; this, after a trip as far a s Inv ercargill work on the Type 1500 1910 F .N . a nd would looki ng fo r an old ca r. This Moon must be appreciate any information regardin g parts, etc. (address 11 Sey mo ur Street, Waitara). Secre ta r y uniqu e f or its age a nd condition; one headlamp th ~ len s is mi ssi ng, so me of th e side curtains a re Bill So ut'hg ate, is doin g a f antastic job on beyond repair, but panels, accessories a nd so on Riley 12/4 Kestrel but unfortunately is preparin g are all we ll above aver age. The radiator is a t o tow it t o Christchure h as he has been tra ns ­ plea sant ova l shape, and ha s a much bet te r f erred. Neil Leu thart is taking over th e sec re ­ a ppearance than the later mock Roll s Royce tarial chores and hi s address is No. 519 Ma ngor ei affair ad opted by th e mak ers. Road, R.D . 1, New Plymouth. . Th ere seems t ~ be quite an interest dev eloping Our Soc ia l Committ ee are an act ive unit and In pre-war America n open ca r s here in Taranaki. to prove it th ey put on a Chr istmas Soc ia i and Des Moore has a 1938 Bu ick 8 Conve r tible Seda n prize-giving which wa s very well a tte nde d. The Tre vor Simon s a 1937 Nash Roadster, Ian Sifflee t large cro wd thoroughly enjoye d themselv es and a 1934 Chev Road ster and your scribe a 1938 the re were some very fine fancy dres s cos t ume s. Hudson Terraplane convertible. Major trophies awa rde d were the Hurlingham Th e motorcycl e boys have been very active Troph y fo r the mo st con si stent trier to B. lately a nd a re having monthly ge t -togethe rs at Birchall (Whippet); P ride of Own ership to E . f ellow enthusi asts' homes. I hear that anyon e not Gill (Talbot ); Best Restoration t o H. Bu sh arriving on hi s machine is not entit led t o a (M odel '1'); Husband and Wife Trophy, Mr and "cu ppa", Not a bad idea at that !! Mr s Ralph Vine (Gra'ham Paige ); Seabrook Trophy for Rally Skill, C. Wood ( Aus tin 12-4) a nd Points Trophy to P. Web ster (Model A) . GISBORNE NOTES by Ben Kelly It is 1969 already and we a re beginning t o plan for th e Cook Hi-centen ary rally, which will As our "Scrib e" , in his report on our Annual be t he Hawke' s Bay Safari run this ye a r. W e Gyrnnic, will exer cise his usual modesty, it mu st hope to sta rt th e time trial from tw o points, one be fo r so meo ne else to pay a well deserved tribute run starting from Hawke's Bay, and th e other t o Doug a nd Chris W ood, and a ny others who from Whakata ne, conve rging on Gisborne fo r a hel ped on the truly ma gnificen t restoration of weekend of enjoyment. We shall be look in g th e 1912 Austin wh ich , after ma ny months of fo rwa r d to meet ing new and old f r ien ds this devoted a tte ntion, made its debut today. Octo ber 25th and 26th. Heads are clear ing after Chr istmas and New Th e deli ght on Doug's f ace was a joy to Year, so th at resto ra tion work can begin in beh old , and no Debutante was more t enderly or earnest once aga in. Ca rs nea ring complet ion devot edl y sq uired. are Bru ce McAra's Chevrole t a nd Myles W alters' Good lu ck Doug, and may yo u 'hav e t he many Straig ht 8 Hudson. years of motoring your r estorati on ha s earned I belie ve about five of our chaps are takin z you. . th e Club 's '27 Morri s Com mercial t ru ck throu gh H.H .W . t o Tauran ga fo r the Nor th Isl and rally. PAGE TWENTY-NINE -

MY IMPRESSIONS OF THE VALLIS HENDERSON "K" by David Goodrnan I feel that before I give you my nice even throb. I have heard one or two thoughts of the Henderson on the road I talk about the gyroscopical action that the should let you know how the ride came flywheel could cause in such a motor, but about. I must admit that even when the I have had the doubtful privilege of machine's speed was dropped to 15 m.p.h. knowing Jim for several years and as both and the throttle wrapped there was no of us are confirmed Motor-cycle enthusi­ sign or feel of such action and the speed asts with diversified interests and many built with exhilarating suddenness. Not and varied are the Pom versus American bothering to look at the speedo at any arguments that we have. After one such part of the trip, I considered that to vicious altercation Jim said that he cruise it at 50-60 m.p.h, it could go on could convert me with a ride on the forever and a long touring trip on it Henderson. "Ha, ha, B--- yank tanks. would be a simple matter. I did notice Not for this boy", who must admit that that when a bump was encountered, the the last ride I had on one of these things saddle springing kept on for quite a while was on brother Brian's Harley and I fin­ after, giving one a gentle shake up. The ished sitting in a ditch. Still "Have a go, handling was quite superb and no trouble David" I said, "you can only die once" and to go for quite a way on the straight, then when Jim rang to tell me that all hands off, without correcting it, but I going well, Labour Weekend was the time, never really got used to the sit up and I decided I had better take a closer look beg, position caused by the long handle­ at the beast. Hmm, length a couple of bars. Pom motor-cycles end to end, or so it The Henderson took the long sweeping seems. The engine 1300 c.c., I only want curves en route with ease and caused no to do fifty odd, what a waste of power. anxiety when it was laid over on them. Foot clutch, ugh! foot brake, alright, but On the only rise I was baulked by yellow how in the hell can I keep it upright with lines and a diddling Mini, so I could not the brake and clutch depressed. "Oh, use see how it took it to any extent. A short the hand clutch," was the reply. "Hmm break was taken at Sawyers Bay and we alright, when and where do we go." Sun­ decided to head back and try it out on day if fine and perhaps down the Port the Motorway for the climbing abilities. Chalmers Road. Homeward bound, I was being paced by Sunday afternoon was fine but a bit an LE Velo, whose rider had his eyes on cold, so after Jim had taken the Hender­ sticks at the sight of the big four, and son to the end of Union Street I was as he was trying to ask me something, I allowed to mount it, depress the clutch thought it better to stop. This lad had and slip the gear lever forward. 'Heck, left never seen such a beast and I humoured hand lever', I had better go easy, until I him for a while until he asked how it went, get the feel of it, and opening the so I told him to follow me. By now, I was throttle, I eased out the clutch and the quite confident and the gear changes were engine exhaust takes on a deeper note as made with the right hand, which I found the load comes on. I am off, and after a easier than the left, for up changes. I quick blip, a quick change into second is had covered a couple of blocks up Cumber­ made with a change to the long cog, land Street and on looking back, noticed shortly after. Now let's see how it goes he had not got the urge to catch me, so and handles. I motored on. 15 m.p.h. at the Gardens After a rather rough ride through to Corner and the throttle was again Maia, the road evens out and the ride wrapped on and the Henderson gathered improves with the engine beating out a in the modern tin ware, with no fuss or PAC E THIRTY trouble. It was necessary to button off the Garage went the Henderson with some on several occasions because of oncoming sorrow, as I had grown to like it quite a traffic, but a change down was at no bit and even its size didn't worry me now. time contemplated. It was with regret Many thanks, Jim, for the afternoon's that I now turned homeward and on the enjoyment, but I guess I will have to downgrade to the Gardens I engaged employ someone to kick it over next time, second gear, but this I found, held the as it had me beat in that respect, but all brute back to too slow a speed and a little in all a grand bike for those who like throttle was needed to descend at a them. Me? I'll respect them but stick to reasonable speed. Up the Valley and into the Velo and Scott.

"Finding one's way around the engine-room!"

.. BOOK REVIEW THE AUSTIN SEVEN by Ross Haynes At last a book has been written on the the internationally supported "Vintage Austin Seven. It has come at a time Austin Register" of which he is, with his when, in New Zealand anyway, a real wife, joint Secretary. Bob, as might be interest is developing in them as a expected, has been to great pains to seek vintage car-this being only recent, as up out factual sources of information-one to a comparatively few years ago, these source (the best) being the Austin fac­ rugged little machines were still very tory who have obviously gone out of their much every day transport for many short, way to provide much of the data, drawings enthusiasts and tall contortionists. and early photos used in the book. Other The author, Bob Wyatt, is an Austin sources that Bob's efforts have brought enthusiast indeed, being the founder of to light, include men employed in key

PAGE THIRTY-ONE positions in the factory and service per t y belonging t o Pain & Sutherland department at the time of the 7's intro­ down on the flats on t he far side of the duction and the years following. From this hills. Timber was brought up to the will be gathered the hi storical accuracy of summit by bullock and horse teams. Jane t he book. did make the whole trip ri ght to the bush I could imagine great pleasure being occasionally in mid-Summer when the deri ved from reading this book by even steep and winding t rack had dried out. those people who have owned some ver y At the town mill they used a 6 h.p. tired examples with their navigational and McLaren which broke an axle one da y braking problems. They will be amazed at when pulling a string of three heavily Gordon England's lapping Brooklands at laden wagon s a mile or so from home. approximately 80 m .p.h. with a fast J an e was following with fo ur wagons but motor in a standard chassis ! ! amazed the mill st aff by arriving with a These tales of the ir racing career would record load of 28,000 super feet of sawn be great reading on their own, but when timber in no less than seven wagons in they are spread through t he book with tow. so many other facets of Austin 7 h istory Georze Corlett was Jane's driver after they make reading this book really worth Frank Dixon retired from the job, and while. he became so proficient at handling her The author's style, and his inclusion of th at he "could change gears on the so many quotes from Sir Herbert Austin move". That must have called for a very impressed me. Proprietary body manu­ nice handling- of throttle and gear lever. facturers also receive their due attention Bv 1918 the rear wheels were worn and it is pleasing to see many famous near lv smooth and it wa s decided to have racing names who also gained success them re-cleated. The job was done by wi th racing Austin 7' s. Rn enzineer inz firm in Timaru wh o used Altogether, this is an accurate, well alii rlr edze links for the job. The repaired writt en book with many good illustrations, wh eels were shipped back by coast er, but a host of which have not been seen before. on bein g- unloaded at Wellington. a sling I recommend it as an interesting history hroke and one wheel fell to the wharf and which is also an accurate dating reference. bo unced off int o the harbour. It la y under 20 fee t of wa ter for some three weeks till a diver was able to go down, att ach MORE ABOUT JANE a. eable, and retrieve it. by Rex Porter Some years lat er , with wheels again Recently I met Mr Hubert Rathbone, worn smooth, Jane was used to power a son of the original owner of "Jane", the lozrrirur-winch at a mill site on the McLaren 8 h.p, compound steam traction Mnungarakis. engine that featured in a Beaded Wheels Logging fina lly petered out after five article about timber haulage some 50 odd ye ars and J ane was sold. Mr Rathbone years ago. does not recall who bou ght her, but Mr Rathbone told me that Jane had re memb ers that a special permit had to been bought from Anderson's, Christ­ be obtained to drive her on the roads in church, at the conclusion of the 1906 he r well worn condition. Christchurch Exhibition wh ere it had bee n in use driving a dynamo for the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Exhibition lights. Dear Madam, The firs t job in the Wairarapa was to If any of your members are Hudson fans, I th ought they might lik e to k now t hat the haul a load of sawn t imb er from the top March-April issu e of the bi-mo nthly auto of t he Admiral Hill (Maungaraki Range) magazin e, "Vintage Vehi cles" , will conta in the t o Car t erton, a distance of some 20 miles. most ambit ious, most compl ete history of Hudson (The F irst 33 Years) ever printed : including Rathbones then had a bush mill on pro- reprints of fac tor y photos, ads, an d figures. Th e PAGE T H IR T Y-T WO -

Sa lon Sect ion wi ll f eature mu ltiple phot os of to be pre se nte d with a f ait accompli. Surely a uth enti cally res tored 1912 Hu dson "33 " t ouring before such a step is tak en, members sho uld be (p hoto enclosed, the ot her ph oto is of a 1916 fav oured wit h a budget, pu blished in Bead ed (ad) tw o-d oor. Th e left-hand door led t o the Whesls, compa re d with pr ev ious figures, showing dri ver's seat) , a 1937 Railton Coachcraft Series how it is proposed to us e the additiona l f unds III conver tible, a nd a 1929 Hudson L (long an d inv iti ng comment from those wh o will be wh eelbase, th e only " classic" Hud son ) Club req uir ed to pay. Sedan . It is obvious ly impractical for all mem bers to Th ere ar e tw o ac tive Hudson (Essex- attend General or Executive me etings, but th ey Terraplane) clubs in th e D. S., with a combined a re ent itle d to know what is go ing on an d Beaded membersh ip of over 2000. Wh ee ls is the me dium for th e broadcasting of Each issue of " Vintage Vehicles" is devoted informati on. exc lus ively t o articles an d pictures of pre-1 942 Yours faithf ully, cars , mainly Am eri can-built. Sub . $12 D.S. per DI CK ME SS E NGER. yea r. P .O. Box 161, Aucklan d. Your s tr uly , R. C. LENZ, Staff Photographer. Dear Madam, 12962 La Cade na Dr. , I am glad to read in t he No vember " Interim Colto n, Californ ia 92324, Issu e" of Bea ded Wh eels of a nother H ist oric D .S.A. Ra cin g Car th at has survived from the Muriwai Bea ch days, in th e shape of the Mercer that gav e Howard Nattrass his second victory in th e N.Z. Dear Mad am , Mot or Cup . I have ju st found a source of s upply fo r old But fo r th e sake of keeping the r ecord straight, model Gene ra l Motors vehi cles, whi ch may be th ere are a couple of small cor rec t ions I would of use t o some of the Club Memb ers.Che vr ole t , like to ma ke: First , th e Mercer that Howard Buick , Olds, P ontiac, etc. (I r eceiv ed toda y tw o Nat trass dr ove in 1924 was a pus h-ro d o.h .v. 6 ax le sha fts fo r a 1930 Chev. ) , cylinde r of th e post l(J22 period, th e big 4's were Anyone int ere ste d could write to th e fo llowing mu ch earlie r . However, this e ngine wa s irrep ar­ address : Mr Fori-est, ab ly wrecked a fe w year s la t er, wh en an oil Wai kato Mot or s Ltd., fa ilure resu lt ed in a connect ing rod coming P .O. Box 357, Hamil ton, N.Z. t hr ough the side, taking th e camshaft wit h it. I would think that th e G.M. Part numbers What eng ine was fit ted after th is incident I have would be t he best wa y to ge t the cor rect pa rt s. no idea . Th e seco nd cor recti on is that of spe ed : Looking- fo rward to the next issue of Bead ed I doubt very much if Nattrass had a maximum W heels. of mu ch ove r 85 m.p.h. I have no r ecord of him Your s faithf ully, being- tim ed a t 104 m.p.h. during t he event­ M. STO REY. a nyway, t here are con sider able techni ca l diffi ­ 29 Bowen Street , Waiuku, Auckland . culties in the way of timi ng cars on t he Beach . I somehow think that Mist r ess Rumour has con­ Dea r Madam, f used Nattra ss wit h Bill Hamilt on, wh o attained I a m very g lad to r ead in th e November 100.27 m.p.h, in tak ing the 5 mil e record the " Inte r im Issu e" of Bead ed Wheels that a new followin g yea r, (1925) , in his 1914 T.T. Su nbeam. style of presentation is visualised. I hope it will It will be a g ra nd day wh en th e Mercer is on b:; successf ul. the roa d aga in-so far the only nea r mobil e In addition t o th e Branch News requ ested, the survivo r of those g-rea t days, wh en mot or r acin g mos t im por tant function of an y house magazine , was a sport, not a business. wh ich a pp ea rs to hav e been overl ook ed in this Yours faithfully , insta nce, is th at a comp lete rep or t of all Head DICK MESSE NGE R. Office plan s a nd proposals should be publish ed r.o. Box 161, Auckla nd. in each issu e together with an account of th eir activities since the last issu e, et c. Th e minutes of Dear Mad am, ;111 Na tiona l E xecutive meetings should al so be It mu s t be a few yea rs since I last wrut e yo u, nublis'hed. Th ese th ings are a mighty help in but I st ill r eceive "B eaded Wh eels" and find it binding' a wid e spr ead club together. As it is thor oug hly enjoyable. now, t here appears to be a wid e gap betwe en I have a fa vour to as k- would you please pa ss t"e cent ral or ga nisat ion and th e bran ches-a nlY letter on to t he a ppropr iate member? In th e ba n of silence and sec recy on all head office December issu e (Gisborne Notes ) , th ere is c pa ra tions. I see no need for this secur ity. mention of a vehi cle r eferred to as th e " Ca rlton As a couple of instances of what a pp ears t o car". Now a club member here in S.A., is a bout me to be over -sec urity for no reason, may I t o commen ce restoration on a sma ll car whi ch mention th e following : a ppears to hav e been built f ro m propr iet ary In th e a bove-me ntioned " In terim Issue" it is parts and the eng ine is marked "Th e Carl t on ment ioned in t he editor ial, " As previously st at ed Comp a ny". . . it is proposed to produce six iss ue s of Beaded Th e car has tw o spee ds, no reverse and see ms Wheels in its mai n form." Wh en wa s this state d ? to be of quite ear ly ma nufacture- say, between If it was, I must ha ve missed it , for th is is th e 1901-1904, t hou gh the steer ing box is to tally firs t I have heard of it . enclosed. Th e radi ator is F ren ch and quite sma ll Th en the re are rumours on th e gra pe vine, a nd inad equate looking. Th er e is a water tan k, that plans ar e al re ady made fo r an increa se in while the pe t rol tank is divid ed in to two com­ subscr ipt ions fo r the next year and mem bers are par t me nts fo r petr ol and oil. P AGE T H IR T Y-T HREE With no informati on-not even a ph otograph, W AN TED TO BUY: English or Cont inental the own er is working comp letely in t he da rk. Vinta ge or earl y P ost Vintage Drop-head Sport s­ T heref ore, I would reall y appreci ate a letter ca r, a nything cons ider ed. B. K. G. Sa nd erson, f ro m th e Gisbo rne mem ber conce r ned w it h Box 46, Auck la nd, 1. r estor ing th e Carlton in New Zeala nd. FO R SALE : Tw o only Model TF or d 21in . f r ont I ma ke th is pl ea as over the pa st 18 months, wheels and hu bs. Two only Running Board I hav e wri tten t o t hree New Zeal an d member s lu ggage gri ds. One only Running Boar d mounted re questing informati on on other veh icles and double acting type pump. Th ree only 4 cylinder ha ve not had a r epl y. Magnet os (2 Bosch, 1 S.E.V.) . A. A. Ander so n, My husband is making rea dy our 1913 Model 20 Hackth orne Road, Christc hurc h, 2. T for th e International Ra lly in 1970-our son BUY : 23 x 4 ~ , 21 x 4 ~ S.S. tyres. Hav e va ri ety is taking t he 1902 F .N. motorcycle. for swaps . Al so want ed, sw itch lever s f or Delco I do hope someon e over t here ca n assis t us irm iti on switc h, as on Bu icks, Hav e new 1925 a nd hope to hear so me t hing shortl y. Clum swit ch f or E ssex. Rob Kn ight , WiIIiam Ki nd regards, Str eet , Levi n. J OAN CLARKE SWAP:Autova c, Ma gs., Ei sernun 4,Dixie 4, 1.44 Se aco mbe Road , Seac ombe Heights, B.T.H. 12, Bosh single, Ru shmore start er , Smith South Au stralia , 5047. Sin. El ectric headlamp, War sn op El ectric side­ lamp, Harl ey Cla xon H orn, 1928-36 Scout H ead Gaskets , B.S.A. BI '32-36 Head Gask et s, J.A.P . 500 Head Gaskets, Da yton Tank,Car Claxons. Classified Advertisements Tr iumph Super 7 Gearbox, Au stin 16 /6 3-speed Gea r box-F OR . . . MEMBER OF VI NTAGE CAR CLUB OF N .Z. Early M/ CSt ir r up fr ont brake, Ear ly M/ C bulb INC: Free f or fir st thr ee lin es (approx. 25 horn, early Sturmev Archer crank handle, 5in . words ); thereafter 10 cent s per lin e (8 Rev. Counter and Sp eedo by Smiths Cir c, 1933, words ) . 1932-1933 W olseley 12 h.p, Block or En gine . NO N-I\IE MBER S : 50c for fir st three lin es or less; 1909 De Dion 12 h.p. part s-pressed chass is, th ereafter 10c per line. cylinde r ba rrel 100m m. bor e, 160mm. str oke, Risid Axl es, sep arate t ype gearbox, 710 x 90 To be accept ed all advert isem ents must be 0 1' 20 x 3.85 B.E . tyr es, 1927-28 350 A.J .S. st eer ­ typed and be accompanied by the necessa ry ing head par ts and seat , M / C Rev. Counter . r emittance an d must be in the han ds of the A.J .S. o.h.c . pa rts, a nd top tube moun t ed to ol Edi tor not lat er t ha n th e 15th day of th e month box. C.J .Chas t on, 255 Cashmer e Road ,Chr ist ­ before pub lica tio n dat e. church, 3. Phone 383-727. Sp ecial display ad vertisem ents of ca r s f or sale W ANTED: Buggy or Gi p: wheels an d any complet e with photos may be inser ted at spec ial Buggy parts or whole vehi cle. Also 24in . tyre s a nd very rea sona ble r ates, fo r details of which in re asona ble or der . Br yan Belcher. 14 Th omas se rvice write to t he Ed it or. Road, Man ger e, Auckland. Ph one 543-828. FO R SALE: One Pai r Lu cas P .I 00 Headlamps. FO R SALE: Singer Coupe . perfec t mechani cally , Wh at offers? C. Gordon, 10 Mai t land Av en ue, borlv rebuild star te d. 1935. $100. N. An drews, Stoke, Nelson. 17 Opa l Place, Christch urch. Ph one 599-733. WANTED to comple te bike. Eng ine f or o.h.v . F OR SALE:Rover 3 carbo Spo rt Sal oon and Dir t Tra ck Douglas or parts mainly rear cylin­ Spares .Half restored. $250. AND Riley 1935 del' a nd ca mshaft.Hav e 1910 Indian motor, F alcon in workin g order with or igina l "parts brand new vet eran gu ard, 1914-1920 Indian rear complete. $150. Will swan r estor ed car .- C. J. g uard, 1926 Rudze motor , 5 28 x 3 ty res, Indian Cha sten, 255 Cashme r e Road , Chr istch urc h , 3. side car frame, 26 x 3 r im as swaps if r equired. F OR SALE: Harley Tank Tran sf ers, a nd Tool­ G. Tu rn er, 45 Old Renwick Road , Blenh eim , box Tr an sfers, exact replicas, with "mad e in Ph one 6677. TLS.A." . Complete set for $2. Al so F ootboard WANTED : Trafficators a nd side lamps for 1935 Rubbers, now $6 pa ir ; Cable Covers. $1.50 pair. Morris 15 / 6. C. E. Wi seman, Wiseman Road, C. J. Cha ston, 255 Cashme re Road , Chr istch ur ch , R.D . 1, Cambr idg e. :l. FOR SALE: 1933-34 Hudson Strai ght Ei gh t Ca r. WANTED , Indian 2-sp eed Gea rbox a nd carbo Or ig ina l condit ion, plu sh uph olstery and paint ­ , 911 T riumph Ri ccard o S.D. Gearbox or St eel. work in excelle nt condit ion. Radio. All original L. Leyd en , Clevela nd Tee, Nelson. equipme nt. One own er. Contact Mr s S. L. W ANTED : Dou glas 1920-22 3-spee d type clutch Harrawav , 408 Gloucester Street,Chr is tchurc h. as se mbly or parts. Swa p 1912 R.E. chum hub Ph one 898-762. . " I' 1914 A..T.S. Twin mot or. B. D. Elk, 7 North SELL : 1929 Au stin 7 Tourer, completely and St ree t , F eilding. im macul ately re sto r ed, includi ng engine re bore . WANTED : Austin 7 (192 7) body parts and ba ck Ori g inal a nd one of the best in t he countr y. axle a nd ~ u ard s . r. Ludeman , 16 Konini Street, $800. F or further pa r t iculars t elepho ne 214S In glew ood. or wri te Marie J ones, 29 Revan s Stre et , F eathe rs­ WANTED : Vi ntage or P.V.V. spor ts car in ton. mo to rable or der. 'WiII inspect a ny whe re . R. F OR SALE: One Rim Spreader. Russell Pa ul , Paterson, Caves Tearooms, Kaikour a, Phone Totara Va lley , P leasan t P oint, South Cante r bur y. Kaikoura 11. WANTED urgently : Air ad justi ng screw, air F OR SALE: Model TF ord. 1925. Tudor Sedan. va lve spring f or 1930 l\Iarvel ca rburet tor f or in restorable condition. Pl ea se Phone 556-284 1930 Es sex . Pl ease write to D. H eal ey, 83 Long or write, Barry Mason, 1'.0 . Box 14, Christ chu rch . 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WA NTED: Engine and Gea rbox parts for 1929­ WA NTED: Cla udel H obson M.Z.P . carbure t tor 193 0 5 / 6 Harley-Davids on. Geoff N ye, Set tl e­ for 1922 Sunbeam. Doug McL eod, 342 Racecourse ment, Waimate, S.C. Phone 8345. Road, Inver cargill. WANTED: Handbook and Manual f or Rover WANTED ; 500 x 20 T yr es or Tubes. 600 x 20 10 /4 h.p. 1929 / 30. I. Mortimer, McLauchlan St., Tyr es or Tubes. J . Quinn, 9 Tengawar Road, Blen'heim. Pl easant Po int, South Ca nterb ury. WANTED : Beaded Wh eels issue Septe mber, FOR SA LE : Tw o 31 x 4 Tyres, on split rims. 1968. T. Partridge, Box 161, Wairoa , H.B . John Quinn, 9 Ten gawai Road, Pl easant Point, FO R SA LE: Two Lucas M/ C H ea dlights with South Cante rbury. ammet er a nd switch in back (as fitted to Triumph WANTED: M.G. P type block and engine parts. and A.J .S. etc ). D. R. Goodm an, 12 Kinvig St., I hav e some D. and J . parts to swa p f or th e Anders ons Ba y, Dunedin, above. Contact Robert Wyber, 384 Stuart Street, WANTED ; An y parts or eve n com plete o.h.c, Dun edin. Velocettes.Reasonable prices paid or will swap WANTED: Vintage Chrysl er Roadster or Cas tle Forks for same ; al so motor and petrol similar . Alternatively information leadin g to tank for a 15 B.S.A. D. R. Goodman, 12 Kinv ig capture of same. F ully or partly r estored . Street, Andersons Bay, Dunedin. Details to R. E. Blanchett, p.a. Box 658, WANTED : Ur gently required fo r 1919 500 c.c, Palmerston North, Phones: 85-889 bu s., 1696 Triumph, two 26in . B.E. wh eels, side chair f r ame F eilding pte. and any information or comple te bike of similar WANTED t o comp lete restoration of a 1925 age. John Lee, 57 Te Kawa Road, Auckland, 5. model P Triumph, gearbox, clutch, mag. dyno, F OR SALE: Chrysler 1924-25 4 cylinder wh eels, handlebars and tank caps. R eplies to (Model 58) parts. 4.75/5.00-20 tyres or as is Ted Fussell, 6 Barnes Street, 'I'imaru, Phone car in running order. N. Pl edger, Waitati, 5854. Dun edin . SE LL OR SWAP: Lanchester 1935, Light 6/ 12. SW AP, 1917 Buick Crown wh eel and pinion whi ch Pro-sel ector gearbox , fluid flywheel. In r egular I understand to be unused. Comp lete with cage use until r ecen tl y. Big end s and bronze wheel in and 4 Pl anetary diff gears. Has been grea sed diff', need at te ntiog , Propositions in vit ed. Would occas ionally but has super ficial rust. 53-13 te eth. like small r otary hoe, outboa rd mo tor . Write. Sw ap for 20/ 60 Vauxhall Cro wn wh eel and D. Lloyd-F'itt, R.D. 1, P apakura. pinion 46-9 or 46-11 teeth or Oakla nd ditto both WA NTED: Tourer or Big Sedan, not necessarily 1928-1929. B. H. Walton, 93 Al berton Avenue, re stored. Please fo rward an y information to Ray Mt Albert, Au ckland. Goff'in, 6 Gar land Road, One Tree Hill, Au ckl and. T H IRTY-FIVE FOR SALE: A.C. 1925 parts: Chass is with WANTED: Stromberg T2 carbo fo r '29 Hupp. springs and complete- back ax le gearbox unit Rod Jacks, Box 889, Palmerston North. wit h minor controls (6 cyl. o.h.c.). WANTED : Now desperate ly needing 1930 Scr ipps Boot h 1916-18: Comple-t e mechanical Harley-Davidson Sidecar chassis (brake model); parts, no coachwork. Rebuilt chassis and gear­ also Dipswitch and Moulded Lamp Glasse-s (4in.). box, 2 Le Roy 4 cyl, o.h.v. motors, wire wheels George Woodward, 39 Challenger Street, St (Hook centre lock 760 x 90). This is a very He lie rs, Auckland, 5. sporting chassis and is we ll supplied wit h most WANTED: Berliet Parts, especially 9in. Cibie parts in duplicate. Headlamp, Cibie Tail-Lamp, O.S. Dash Clock For Exchange 1910 Renault: Chassis wit h AND ANY 775 x 145mm. B.E. Tyres. Phone bot h axles, re-storable wheels, 2 cy l, 8 h.p, This Gilroy, 589-530 (Collect), Auckland. is the heavy chassis with ~ elli ptic rear springs. Would exchange for light er chassis twin parts WANTED, Veteran Rove-r, Sunbeam, Wo lseley of same period. Also fo ur Firestone Tyr es in or similar, about 1912 complete or parts. Also good conditi on, 525 x 21.-D. Warren Jordan, Vintage Bentley any condition. Please write or 41 Venus Street, Inver cargill. r ing Brian T. Ran kine, 40 Manawatu Street, Palmerston North. W AN TE D TO BUY: Lucas Convex Rear View Mirror, exte-rnal fitting, type No . 160, 6tin. x WANTED: Good or bad, for 4 cy lin der 1912 3'lin . Reply to B. R. Way, 8 Nevay Road, We l­ Maxwell, chassis and/or running gear, Ford T lingt on, 3. P hone 883-739. type rear axle, dropped t ubular front axle, motor and transmission sump cover, one piece FOR SALE: 1935 12/4 Riley Kestrel restored, Cast Alloy. T head Mono block type motor, $700. Phone 484-125 or contact D. G. Williams, Cast in 2 sets of 2. Combined front mounted 34 Tilden Avenue, Birkenhead, Auckland, 10. flywheel and fan. 1 Elliptic rear spr ings, ge a r FOR SALE: 1928 Morris Minor motor, gearbox, and handbrake levers mounted outside chassis. wheels, tyres, steering wheel, radiator surround, S. W. F. Bonney, 80 East Tamald Road, Papa­ etc. 1924 Dodge engine, block, doors, hood bows, toetoe. radiator, steering box and other parts.-A. J. FOR SALE: 1925 Maxwell Tour er , restored for Stutt, 32 Laurence Street, Hamilton. the Haast Rally. Many spare parts. $600. Con­ OFFERS WANTED for 1929 Austin 7 Tourer, tact Ray Eunson, 74 Jackson Street, Invercargill. half restored, including new tyres and upholster y. FOR SALE : 1930 Mode l "A" Tourer. Good Apply D. Coiling-wood, 24 Mt P leasant Avenue, condition. Apply King, 53 Hill Street, Ric hmond, Nelson, Phone 80-739. Nelson.

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