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NATIONAL EXECUTIVE President: N. A. Dewhur st (Auckland) Club Captain : A. D. Storer (Banks PeninsulaI VOL XXXI No. 155 Club Vice-Captain : M. K. Holland [Manawatu] Hon. Secretary: Robert Duns, Canterbury August-September 1985 Tel. 64-461 Christchurch. Club Registrar: Don Bennetts, 714 Hills Road , Christchurch. 31 ST YEAR OF PUBLICATION E::ecutive: Messrs B. J. Barnes [South Canterbury], W. M. Birch IWellmgton ), J. W. A. New ell Ilsanks Penin sula], N. C. Skevin gton [Canter bury]. IN THIS ISSUE

CORRESPONDENCE Club correspondence, including members' CHANGES O F President's Message 2 ADDRES S, mu st be sent to Celebrating 100 years, Part 10 3 The Vintage Car Club of N.Z. fIne.} r.o. Box 2546, Pan Pacific Bulletin No.4 8 Christehureh. Dunedin Road Races 9 Telephone 64-461 Historic Trophy Revived 16 Members should state 6 figure number from Membership Card. Once in a Life Time 22 Intending members should wri te to this address. Branch Notes 24 All Beaded Wheels correspondence and subscribers change Classified Ads of address to P.O . Box 13140. 33

BEADED WHEELS EDITORIAL COMMITIEE Chairman : Spen cer Barnard. Committee: Ken Macefield , Bruce Pidgeon , Bob Scott, Paul Giesler, Bob Entwist le. CLOSING DATE OCT/NOV ISS UE Mat erial for publication is the responsibility of this committee and should be forwarded to P.O. Box 13140, Editorial Se pt 2nd Christchurch , typed or neatly pr inted , double spaced on one Advertisements Se pt 10th side of paper only. Reports of res torations, events, road tes ts, historical and tech nica l articles welcome. No payment made to contributors. COVER PHOTO .The opi nions expressed in letters or articles in Beaded Whee ls are the authors' own view s and do not necessa rily The leather riding coat and cloth ca p were typical of express the policy of the Vintage Car Club of N.Z. [Inc]. the exciting motorcycle age shown on this cover by Derek Marge l1 s .

PRODUCTION & Beaded Wheels is the voice of 'he Vintage Car Beaded Wheels is published bi-monthly by Purse Willis movement in New Zealand and of the Clubs whose Aiken Ltd, Christchurch for the Vintage Car Club of N.Z. efforts are fostering and ever widen ing the Inlerest ot Inc., at its editorial office, P.O. Box 13140, Christchurch . this movement and form rallying points for that ever increasing band 0' enthus iasts. The fascination of age Mailed free to all members of Vintage Car Club. Itself or revuls ion from Ihe flash y med iocrity of Ihe present day is drawing an Increasing number of Subscribers onl y Annual Subscr iption (6 issues] $8.00. motorlsl s back to the Indiv iduality, solid worth , and Individual cop ies $1.40. functional elegance that was demanded by a more discriminating generation and It Is to Ihese that Ihls magazine Is dedicated. ADVERTISING Rate schedule available on request to Advertising Manager, Regist ered at Pos t Office Headquarters Wellington. P.O. Box 13140, Christchurch . Phone 67-346. as a magazine. meantime on behalf of the Club, Geoff, a very big thank-you . From the President How many of you realize that this wi ll be the last Beaded Wheels before entries close for the By the time this reaches you the Club, quite distinct and separate Pan Pacific Rally? The year has Annual Conference will be over from the Executive meetings. slipped by so quickly, alr eady the and we will have our new Next time the Conference is in a entry forms have been out for Executive elected for the coming venue convenient to you , why not some eight months, and now in a year. Warren Birch has regretfully register and participate fully ? very few short weeks th e closing decided not to stand this year du e Some members attend fairly date will be upon us. September to business commitments. Warren regu larly, just like other calendar the 15th, in fact, so if you intend has been of immense value to th e events. to be part of th e First Pan Pacific Club since he first started on the In the annual report for th is Rally , what about giving the Rally Executive and we will miss him year you will have seen mention Secretary a break and get your sorely . Thank-you Warren for of the great debt the Club owes to entry in now before the last your services, and welcome to Geoff Hockley, who has retired, minute rush. And if you haven't a your suc cessor. And to all those through ill health, from the Club vehicle but still wish to take who stood and thus ensured that Beaded Wh eels Editorial part, get your name in quick in members do have a choice, thank­ committee. As he is also well order to be one of th e many you everyone. known to our readers, it is only marshals etc . This applies to May I commend the Annual appropriate that mention of this members anywhere in the Conference, held each year in a should also be made here , and our country who may wish to take diff erent branch, to all those heartfelt thanks expressed for his annual holidays in Christchurch members who are in the area and contributions over many years. at that time . There is no difficulty who wish to see at first hand how Quite apart from his work on the with accommodation at that tim e the Club's management operates. committee , Geoff has personally of the year, and we want to see as It is certainly an enjoyable social written countless articles, series, many as possible participate in occasion, but it is also much more. historical notes, and humourous some way in this final event A lot of hard work is put in by anecdotes, including Beach celebrating the centennial of the members and delegates and I am Racing, Grass Racing , pen por­ motor car. The venue, Addington sure they rec eive a lot of traits of some of our pioneering Raceway, was incidentally the satisfaction from their motorcyclists, "Sheerluck scene of the first organised mo tor achievements. In addition, the Ohms", and many book reviews car race in New Zealand, and so A.G.M. portion of the Conference and short stories. We hope that makes a fitting venue for the Pan is your opportunity to have your Geoff may still be able to forward Pacific . personal say in the affairs of your further reminiscences, but in the NORMAN DEWHURST College FORD SPARES

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PAGE TWO Celebrating 100 Years of Motoring by Leith Newell Part Ten C.W. Wood The Facts and the Fiction

Was he the first moto rist in motor cycle engine experiments looking forward to th e ar riva l of Timaru?Certa inly Dennison and wer e su ccessful, or that it was motor vehicles, and he int ends to Oat es had driven th rough Timaru actually fitt ed int o a bicycle und ertake the fitting up and repair but perhaps P.A. Elworthy of fra me. of th e new means of locomotion." Hol me Station , near Timaru had THE FACTS: Thi s shows Wood was at least his Simms Welb eck motor ca r In Feb. 1897 th e Timaru Her ald thin king about mot or cars. th er e before Wood 's first ca r was report ed that Wood had built a on the road. Th e claimed dat e of tandem - thi s was of course a Cecil Wood's first motor vehicle 1902 for Elworthy's ca r, ha s so far tandem bicycl e, but could have road tested 23 October 1902. The not been established. been the source of th e date later first car built in South Canterbury. Cecil Walkden Wood born in quoted for a motor vehicle. In the Photo courtesy The Canterbury Timaru 1874, son of a same report it states " Mr Wood is Museum hotelkeeper , went to primary scho ol in Lytt elton wher e he wa s Du x, and was apprenticed in the bicycl e trade to th e Tourist Cycl e Works in Christch urch. He we nt as br anch manager to Timaru about 1894 . Many early motor ists had myths surrounding th em and Wood is no exception ; super salesman , a tendency to exaggerat e or mayb e ju st a poor memory in old age, who kn ow s. At the ve ry least the da tes claimed ar e inaccurat e. Cecil Wood bicycle manu­ facturer of Timaru did build th e first motor car made in South Canterbury but by the tim e thi s three wheeled ve hicle was on the road in October 1902 it was well out of date. Various extrava gant claims for Wood have been made, start ed pe rhaps by the refere nce to Wood in Johannes Anders on 's Jubilee Hist or y of South Canterbury, published in 1915. How mu ch eas ier it would have been to verify the fac ts then ! Claims of 1897 for first moto r vehicle built in N.Z. and June 1901 for the three wheeled car are not proven . Th er e app ear s to be no proof that his

PAGE TH REE FIRST THREE WHEEL MOTOR CAR October 24 1902 the Timaru BISHOP Herald carr ied th e foll owing story, " A tri al run was made yesterday by Mr C.W. Wood of th e firm 's new motor ca r. It has AUCTIONS LTO been designed to ca rr y tw o persons and bu ilt specially of th e 41 Taupo Quay, WANGANUI. fin est of mat erial in th e Tourist Phone 55-851 A/H 29-755 Cycl e and Mot or factory. The framework is of bicycle tubing IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF and ve ry strong bicycle wheels wer e used for the Dunlop motor VETERAN, VINTAGE tyr es. The motor power is a 8 h.p. oil engine entirely made in th e POST VINTAGE works and containing a number of VEHICLE PARTS & new ideas which hav e originated with Mr Wood and his staff. The ACCESSORIES estimated consumption of oil is plus some more general items and memorabilia half a gallon per h.p. per 100 mil es, which means that th e cost of a rid e to Christchurch would be ON THE SITE AT 78 CAMPBELL ST. ab out 2/6d. The car is at present in KARORI, WELLINGTON its rough state and wi ll be finished by Mr Grandi, who is to do th e SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER, woodwork and upholstery and 1985 at 9.30 AM painting which is expec ted to tak e a fortnight. Messrs Wood & Co. VIEWING - Friday 13th Septe mber , ha ve another car in th e course of 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sa turday 14th Se pte mber, 8.30 a.m. to sta rt of sale . construction w hich will be ver y mu ch larger and mor e elabora tely BRIEFLY THE ITEMS TO BE SOLD WILL INCLUDE mechanical fini sh ed . Th e motor industry and bod y parts, plus whee ls, tyres, hubca ps, mascots, horn s, cloc ks, pr omises to be a large and instruments, windsc reen fram es, petrol tank s, trunks, carrier s, tools, jacks, rad iato r an d petrol caps, headlamps or man y types, im portant on e and th e firm is sidelamps, sea ts, rad iators and grills, hood frames, door han dles, preparing for it by importing extra mirrors etc.etc. worksh op ma chinery and by A VARIETY OF CAR PARTS FOR Argyll 1914 , Armstrong S idde ley addi tions to th e pr emises . Messrs 1920's, Aust in 7/10/12/16 H.P.lDevon , Mini/Sh eerline Bradford, Wood & Co. claim to have mad e Buick 1920 's, Chevrolet 1920 's on , Chrysler 1920 's, Citroen 1920 's, Cole, Daiml er 1913, Dort , DeSoto, Ford T/A!V8/Anglia/Prefect, th e first motorcycle engi ne in the Hillman/Humber 1950 's, Humbe r vintage, J aguar Mk 2, Lanc aste r, colony. Since 1898 they have been Merced es, Minerva, M.G. J 2, Morri s Bullnose and Flatn ose, Morris 8 expe rimenting with motors." The 1928-48, Morris 18 HP, Nash , Pontiac 1920's, Riley 1930 's, Variou s Canterbury Times, a Christchurch Rolls Royce , Rover various 1920 's models, Singer 1925 on, Standa rd 1924 ,Stude baker, Sunbeam, Trum bull, Vauxhall , Vulcan etc. w eekly carried a similar sto ry in PLUS HANDBOOKS AND LITERATURE for various vintage and its Automobile Not es on October post vintage cars, includin g so me of the above and man y othe rs, 29. also trucks and tractors. PLUS AUTOMOBILlA to include oil bottl es, wall charts, Rally This wa s the three w he eled souvenirs, Magazines, newslett ers, vintage toys, pet rol bowser vehi cle (see ph oto) which by 1902, emblems, fire extingui she rs, enamel signs, etc. Also tarpaulins, even in N.Z. was outmo de d . battery charge rs ropes etc . Because of th e arrangement of the PLUS NON MOTORING ITEMS to inclu de Coronation and Royalty belt drive system it turned to th e souvenirs, lead figu res and farm an imals, pictu res, some furn iture , lead lights, ladders, co ntrac to rs wheel barrow, bench vices, gardening left mor e eas ily th an to the right. items, many old bottl es of historic and geographical inter est. This was later remodelled making SPECIAL ENTRIES *N.Z. CA R LICENSE PLATE COLLECTION some improvement. • VICTORIAN BABY PERAMBULA TOR *PACKA RD ORGAN No te also th e rep ort only says * 1930 HUMBER SNIPE SA LOON Orig. cond. " claim s" to have made the first Full Catalogues now available $2.00 S.A.E. from motor cycle engine, and no BISHOP AUCTIONS LTD 41 Tau po Qua y, WANGANUI. statement that it actually worked Pho ne: (064) 55·851 Bus. (064) 29755 A.H. L.M. Bishop , Licen sed Auction eer, M.G.A.A.N.Z. in a bicycle frame.

PAGE FOUR SECOND MOTOR CAR engine has a watercooled head made by Mr Wood and the Timaru Herald April 1 1903 and a notable attachment at the upholstery and woodwork by states " Messrs C.W. Wood & Co back of the seat is a neat cylinder Grandi and Co. Mr Wood had Tourist Cycle Works have just which contains three vessels. One previously built a three wheeler completed and have in their shop large one for cooling water and (the first motor to be completely a ve ry neat looking 4-wheeler car smaller ones for petrol and built in the colony) and a number to carry two . All who see it must lubricating oil. Accumulator and of motor cycles." admit that it is a very creditable coil are placed in an enclosed As this motor car wa s produced article for Timaru to turn out. It space under the seat where there relatively soon after the three has been wholly made by Mr is room for some parcels or ext ra wheeler and considering th e rapid Wood except for the woodwork stores. Another parcel space is advance in design it is likely that and upholstery of the body and provided in the boot of the car or the engine was a proprietary one. the painting of the whole which this can be removed and an extra This car reputedly wa s later sold has been don e by Mr J.J. Grandi. seat fitted there." to a man in Oamaru. In this report The ma chine is of 4 h.p. said to "Steering wheel and all too comes the claim regarding the run at 15 m.p.h. on the level and it manipulating gears are on one first motor built in the colony. As has a half spe ed gear for hill­ shaft between the dri ver's knees the Lyttelton Times had described climbing. The wheels are 26" in and a powerful foot brake is handy Dennison's machine in May 1900 diameter with 3" Dunlop tyres. to his foot. Mr Wood turned his obviously no on e bothered to The body is neatly shaped with attention to motors three or four check the claim. large mudguards and is fitted with years ago and has made a tricycle a stout iron framing and hung on motor and a number of four elliptical springs which motorcycles.' t Cecil Wood's second motor car should make riding quite The Lyttelton Times, the April 1903, with body by comfortable. The body is nicely Christchurch daily had a similar J.j. Grandi & probably a painted in chocolate with black story in its 'Town & Country' proprietary engine . linin g and the seat and the back column. The story included this are cushioned with horsehair in statement, " Everything except the Photo courtesy Timaru Historical brown American leather. The engine and speed gear has been Society

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PAGE FIVE The dates in the press rep orts of Co. Cycle Engineers and curiously Malone had reason to keep an eye these two cars are actually by 1905 Cecil Wood was manager on Cecil Wood as another story confirmed by Wood himself, by of the Timaru Depot of W.A. says that the car frightened horses his entry in the Canterbury Scott, cycleworks, a Dunedin including one belonging to the volume of the Cyclopedia of N.Z. firm. nearby butcher, which reared up issued mid 1903 - remember the It is to be hoped that these facts spilling meat onto the road . The inserts were compiled by the will have the effect of scotching butcher Mr McCully ran out of his people concerned, "busily the myths and fiction about Cecil shop with a meat axe threatening engaged in manufacturing motor Wood which do not stand up to to chop it up. cars, two of which are already to careful scrutiny. Other local Disregarding the extravagant be seen running about the streets stories add colour and are claims, Cecil Wood was still one of Tirnaru." This confirms only probably true. The Brehaut of South Canterbury's first two cars to that date Le. No.1 brothers George and Charlie motoring pioneers, another October 1902 and No.2 April worked for Cecil Wood and colourful figure in N.Z.'s motoring 1903. No reference to motorcycles according to Alan Brehaut a story and one who in later years, at all. I am sure if the motorcycle grandson, worked on the when South Canterbury Ford had been successful it would have machining and construction of the agent, held various administrative been mentioned. three wheeler which was built positions such as President of the Th ere was a third car built, using surplus 1 1/8" tube in stock Motor Traders Association etc. probably also with proprietary when bicycle styles changed. Alan and was an influential figure in engine, as shown in a further Brehaut's grandmother was the the motoring life of South photo in the Jubilee History of first lady passenger on the Canterbury. Cecil Wood died in South Canterbury, but the date of vehicle. Wood himself recalled 1965 at the age of 92. construction has not been that the patterns were mad e by I am indebted to Bill Piddington established. Parr, a local firm and the castings of Timaru for making available his Entries in Wises Postal dir ectory by John Storrer, and said that the research on this topic including give a further cross check to this car had a speed of 12 m.p.h. He int erviews with Cecil Wood research. The 1901 Directory also had stories of falling foul of himself. 0 carried an advert for bicycles with the local policeman by the name an illustration of Wood 's unusual of Malone, so he used Station cross braced frame, but no Street which was railway property mention at all of motor vehicles. and so outside the law, as a testing The 1902 entry is just for Wood & ground. Perhaps Constable

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PAGE SEVEN weeks before the Rally and also the Dunedin Road Race and Hill 1st Pan Pacific Climb one week before. Good overseas interest is being shown in both these events which should Rally 1986 present a good spectacle and prove to be a good warmup for the Pan Pacific Rally . Bulletin No. 4 So that you can get a preview of the venue for this event, we are making arrangements for all Well hullo there again. Did you Rally; Barossa Valley Australian interested parties to visit the know that it is only a few short Rally ; 1983 Tour to the States; etc, weeks now to the close of Entries etc . Addington Raceway on the Sunday [Augst 11th) morning of for this event? Keep tho se entries Entertainment has been quietly the Club Annual General coming in and get all your details formulated by George Kear and Meeting. No doubt several visitors to the N.Z. Government Tourist his stout team and he has a few will also take that opportunity to Bureau regarding the Cook Strait surprises for you on most view their accommodation Ferry and any accommodation. evenings during the event. A good arrangements and get familiar Just a reminder to read the variety of tastes will be catered for with the surroundings. forms thoroughly before you fill in music flavours and also a novel Finally, hurry along and get them in . A few forms have arrived Twilight Trotting Meeting. There those entries in now to P.O. Box at either G.T.B. or the Rally Office will be more about this with minor details missing - such programme in later bulletins. 25, Belfast, Christchurch. as addresses of entrants; number Several enthusiastic persons YOUR RALLY COMMITTEE of people requiring the requested have volunteered as Marshals and accommodation; etc. The if you are able to offer your economical allocation of beds can services in this way for the whole be best achieved if all this detail is of the event, just fill in your green provided. Thank you . Entry Form as usual and endorse Well the response to our request it 'Marshal Only.' PAN PACIFIC RALLY for individuals to be group organisers for su ch things as One­ Bob Scott has got a very Mr H.J.T. Chaning of Le Coin de Make runs etc., has been very interesting day organised for the Putron Village , de Putron, good . Several popular groups have Regularity Test and Gymkhana St. Peter, Port Guernsey Cl, indicated the ir requirements but Events, and while this is basically Guernsey Island would like to there are still a few who have not a competitive day, it offers quite a borrow for the Rally, or purchase contacted us yet. What about the lot of interesting motoring and a suitable vehicle. Particularly Veterans, Morris and Austins. plenty of varied activity. interested in a Veteran. One off-shoot from this request, is If you are interested in a few If you can oblige please write the number of groups intending to days of additional motoring and direct to Mr Chaning or to the hold reunions of such things as sport, there is the regular Wigram Rally Secretary. P.O. Box 25 21st Anniversary of the Haast 'Wings and Whe els' day two Belfast. Vintage Car Club Members You are always welcome at BRIAN GOODMAN'S MAORI HILL SERVICE STATION, TIMARU Full Garage Service • Rental Cars • Petrol We offer a full restoration and repair service on Veteran, Vintage and Classic Cars and Motorcycles. Most reasonable rates. Phone 44-075

PAGE EIGHT been filled and resealed seemingly only a matter of hours Dunedin Road before. Insurances had been organised; tenders called and accepted for a public address Races '84 system; emergency services notifed: food stalls brought in and by Eileen McMillan assigned suitable locations. The logistics of scrutineering had been perhaps the greatest hurdle. The On 29 January 1984, the the number who did meant that co-operation of both the Ministry culmination of more than 12 only two runs could be completed of Transport and the Automobile months' work by a combined during the day . Now a sealed Association Otago had allowed the committee from the Vintage Car road, Bethunes was an undoubted use of the warrant of fitness Club Otago Branch and the Otago success. David McIvor's testing facilities from 6 to 9 p.m. Sports Car Club resulted in a day's Beardmore returned to the hill on Thursday evening, and the motor racing "arou nd the houses" where it was a winner fifty-eight A.A. Technical Service successful beyond our wildest years before. Australian lan Department premises both for dreams. More than 130 entries johnsori's Ferrari performed scrutineering all day Friday. Also had been received, including four magnificently until set spinning for vehicle storage throughout the from Australia and one from by the hill's traditional bovine weekend. The whole operation Britain, and with a little flexibility lubricant, as were several others had gone smoothly. to allow for individual vehicle during the day . Sadly , the Commentary on the day's action character, these fell readily into Cooper-B.M.W. of Graeme Snape was to be provided by Alan Dick, five general categories: saloon (also from Australia) holed a local radio announcer and cars; sports cars; motor cycles; piston on its first run, putting it motorsport enthusiast, and Scott single seater racing cars; and out of competition for the rest of Thomson, who performed that vintage and post-vintage cars. the weekend despite extensive same duty in 1965. As a schoolboy Since the event was intended efforts to locate a replacement. Scott watched the earliest races primarily as a nostalgic revival of From daybreak on Sunday the making pencilled notes on action the original Dunedin Road Races circuit, a modified form of the and incidents in a school exercise which were last held in 1965, original Wharf Circuit used for the book. Possessed of these unique eligibility for the event was cut off first Dunedin Road Race in 1953, records along with photographs, at that year. was thronged by white-coated slides and even a movie of the first The rain rained and the winds individuals. Across side streets event, who better than Scott to blew as the contestants gathered were placed wooden and rope have written the history of the in Dunedin on the preceding barricades which would later hold Dunedin Road Races 1953 to Thursday and Friday, and hearts back crowds ten and twelve deep 1965, newly published in time for were low. But the event was to be at every intersection. Truckloads this memorial meeting? run wet or dry, and on Saturday, of haybales were distributed and By practice time, all was in as those contestants who wished placed in position, for safety 'was readiness, and as each field took part in an optional hillclimb what had caused the demise of moved in order from the pit area at another historic venue, road racing in this country nearly onto the dummy grid and thence Bethunes Gully, the sun was twenty years before. Contestants onto the start-line, the next class valiantly trying to shine. Indeed, it started to pour into the designated formed up. Five practice laps seemed that whoever controls pit areas, and the walls of the were allowed each vehicle in the such things was striving to make elderly buildings around the morning, and from these, times the event a success, although to wharf began to reverberate to the were taken and each driver and cancel Teretonga (which was to sounds of last-minute tuning. A rider allocated a permanent place have been held on the same complete block of one side-street on the grid, slower vehicles Sunday) by flooding Invercargill made a weird spectacle totally behind faster ones, again in the might seem a little excessive. filled with empty trailers. interests of safety. .While the However, the Southland Officials continued to worry about reverse order might at first glance contestants who left home on what they might have overlooked. seem more logical and to make for Thursday night or early Friday Road closures had been more interesting contest, the morning were not trapped by the advertised weeks before. A deep organisers were extremely flood waters as were others who ditch dug in blissful oblivion conscious of curbing and solid had planned to leave later. across the circuit only a week buildings lining both sides of the Even though not all competitors previously had - after a series of circuit. In fact as races got under took part in Bethunes hillclimb, ever more frantic telephone calls way, each class quickly proved to

PAGE NINE break up into smaller gro ups of had lain for years forgott en in the Now ! full power and aw ay along rou ghly equivalent performance, garage until recently redi scover­ the Fryatt Stree t straight to the so that excitement for both ed. Visually , too, th e circ uit first left-h ander into Hal sey contestants and spec ta tors wa s looked littl e different from Street , and the gutt ural thunder ce rtainly not lacking, while th e thirteen yea rs befo re, for most of recedes. The day has beg un. greatest possible safety was the industri al buildings around Group Two are alr eady achi eved. Races of five circ uits the wharf ar ea remain in use assembling on the dummy grid , eac h allowe d almost no lapping of unalter ed . but atte ntion is gripp ed by the trailing vehicles to take place , and It is the first race; th e Mini act ion on the race track. Norman this distan ce and timing permitted Centre Classic. Th e call-up Mast ers in the 3.8 saloon is off to a eac h ca tegory of vehicle thr ee marshal has them ready on the good start amids t a pack of races during the course of the day, dummy grid alongside the wharf yapping Coopers led by John a total of fifteen races in all. in Fryatt Street. Th ese are the Douglas. Mark Dawber 's massive By 11.30 a.m., Mayor of pre-' 65 saloons ; Jaguar, Mini Ponti ac Bonneville makes a Dunedin Mr Cliff Skeggs had Cooper , Lotu s Cortina, A40 startlingly fast getaw ay, w hile arrived with his official Festival Farina . A glance down the list of back in the field Stuart Reid 's VW Week party to be escorted through dr ivers locat es names that were Variant Corvair and Ian the pits, and dri ven around the see n on thi s circ uit w he n the Archibald's Citr oen Light Fifteen circuit in the official car, the Rolls eve nt was an int ernational one add vari ety to th e 28-strong field Royce of Tommy Th om son (pr ime almost thirty years ago - Lupp, which is oth erwise predominantly instigator of the ori ginal Dunedin Stanton , Hyslop, Hartstonge. Not Jaguar, Mini and Lotus Cortina. Road Races in 1953) whi ch had all of them are of the next Dave Craw's highly tuned Singer performed this very office in that genera tion! The decib el level rises Gazelle has dropped out in year. He was then show n to the as engines are warmed in practice with rad iator trouble. co ntro l tow er from wher e at mid­ readiness. At last! Resonan ce Within mom ents it is clear that day he would officially ope n the peaks as the group moves forward thi s is not a nostalgic event - thi s event. Th is duty don e, Mr Skeggs bri efly en masse to stop again on is for real! Still bunched as the y wo uld then descend to the start the grid proper. Starter Bob enter Halsey Street, the mob line to dr op the flag to begin the Woodford hold s aloft the red flag swings left aga in into Sturdee first race of the day. (Notwith­ restraining the impatient, revving Street , qu ickl y righ t into the sta nding Festival Week 's heav y field ; as he steps back engine sch edule of official Mayoral notes rise in uni son . Th e Mayor duties , he then rem ain ed flourishes the New Zealand Jack Newell and the Vauxhall un sch eduled to flag aw ay seve ral nat ion al flag briefly and drop s it showing them how on Bethunes morel] Duned in motorsport has with commenda ble prom ptitude. Gully hill. Photo: John King. ind eed been blessed in its mayors, from Sir Donald Cam eron whose support was given to motorcycl e racin g around the city st reets in the lat e 1940's; Sir Leon ard Wri ght, champion of the origina l Road Races; that very enthusiastic advoca te Sir James Barn es ; and now the pr esent incumbent w ho see ms more than ready to follow tradition in this respect. Wh en the Fes tival Queen and her Princess es had been photogra ph ed agains t the background of the star t/finish line, and Mr and Mrs Skeggs had relu ctantly progressed on to their next official fun ction , it was a grea t pleasure to have Sir [am es unexpectedly appea r from the crowd and with obvious delight accep t the opportunity himself to flag start seve ral races . It wa s approp riate that the flags bein g employed were those actually used in the original races, w hich

PAGE TEN Bau chop/War d/Tewsley Stree t Smith after lan guish ing for almost back familiar names chicane, beginning to stri ng out twent y years, this is the McCutcheon , Frew , Neilson , ju st a littl e, then a 90 degree left Lycoming's first pu blic Ludecke, Veitch . First ac ross the turn int o Cress we ll Street brings reap pearan ce. Elin Mark I, finish line in thi s McIver & Veitch them acce lerati ng away through a Buckl er and M.G.V. join the Historic Race is Ian McGregor , shallow left-hander ma rked by Lycoming to rem ake histor y. B.S.A., follo we d by Richar d Selfe, dust and rowdily spectac ular Peter McFarl ane' s E-type coupe 7R, and Bill Veitch , Norton jos tling for pos ition, bac k into the and Pet er Gen dall' s very International. main straight ove r the star t-finish compe titive Morgan 4/4 ar e Group Four: nostalgia indeed. line. Th e Mini Coopers clearl y tussling grimly. Gav in Bain's Stanton Special, Capella H, Gee intend to stay out in front and ar e sleek Fer rari has its exha ust not e Cee Ess, Citroen Special , B.C.M., striv ing to the utmost, thou gh gloriously echoe d by the buildings Lotus 20B, the last of Don hard-pressed by several Jaguar on eithe r side . Austra lian Paul Ransley 's Rileys which crashed so saloons , most notably that of Samuels, Lotus XV, retires after spec tac ularly during the first Road Masters. Th e Bonnev ille is not far spinning while tryin g to pass Rob Races in 1953. Single-seat er behi nd , its app are nt ungainliness Boult's Allard which, however, is Coope rs, variou sly powered , be lied by its speed and han dlin g. too quick for them all and goes on range alongs ide the visiting E.R.A. Dou glas runs out of road and to win, followed into placings by " Hanuman" of Bill Morr is. The drops back in the field . Dan ie McFarlane and Gendall. Cycle Salvage Single Seat er Lupp, 3.8 Jaguar, and Allan A grow ing, dee p-throated roar Classic race begin s th e day-long Milligan , Mini Austin, make it a announces the gathe ring of Group domination of thi s class by Dav id fight to the fifth and fina l lap , and Th ree. Nor ton, Velocette, Read in the 260M Zephy r Special , come first and second. A.J.S.7R, Triumph, Bultaco, closely pr essed by th e sple ndid­ Race Two, the Speed well B.S.A. This is how moto r-cycles soundi ng E.R.A. Th e Austr alian­ Garage Classic. Lined up are should sound! Blocked and built Ferra ri of Ian Johnson Triumph TR2s, Austin Healeys, thrown back by the old bric k (alm ost identical to one raced her e Sunbeam Alpine , XKJaguars. wa lls, th e noise inten sifies. Th ey by Pat Hoare twenty years ago) After man y years Jim Boyd is once are away! The circ uit, although dices with Alan Bram w ell , more behind the w hee l of the not a fast one (delibe rately so). Cooper-Vincent, and Kerrin gleaming Lycom ing Special in suits these ma chines which pivot w hich he wo n th e last Duned in back an d forth roun d eac h Festival Road Race in 1965. successive co rner as if slotted into A part of the 38-strollg mo torcycle Recentl y acquired and the gro und . Perhaps as mu ch as field ready to start. Photo: M urray impeccab ly restored by Ralph any other gro up , thi s has drawn Waite.

PAGE ELEVEN crane, which bystanders swear shifted four inches with the impact. Cowie grinds to a halt without injury to himself. Marsh is first over the line, with Owen second and Pidgeon third. To everyone's unvoiced relief, casualties during the day are restricted to the vehicles. Cowie's wheel is perhaps the most dramatic incident. In the first motorcycle practice lap Colin Hurrell's Ariel Cyclone tries to carry him through a door. During racing Howard Anderson's Gold Star loses its oil tank, dowsing his nether regions with oil and making his seating rather difficult to maintain. In the second single­ seater race Norm Sisson in the A50 Special misjudges a corner in McNeil's Capella, while Chris Norman Hayes, B.S.A. , leads a an excess of enthusiasm, collects Read's immaculate B.C.M . Special closely bunched group of the guttering sideways and cracks also gives a stylish performance. motorcycles through the chicane . an axle; he is towed ignominiously Snape, his Cooper-B.l\1.W. out of Photo:John King. away when the race finishes. action after Bethunes, performs There are other less spectacular cautiously in Ralph Smith's retirements; Jim Phillips' Invicta Citroen Special. Bruce Polain in impressive. Individual battles does not complete its final race, his Wylie-Javelin, also brought rapidly begin to develop around and the Beardmore cannot even over from Australia, closely the circuit. Wayne Marsh's begin competition after breaking a matches the Citroen's M.G.T.C. is hard-pressed by spring-mounting in practice. performance. But the 260M Geoff Oweri's 3/4Yz Bentley and Boult 's Allard does not contest the Zephyr has won, barely ahead of Bruce Pidgeon in the original last race in its class. the E.R.A. Ransley Riley . Grant Cowie's A.C. And so the day goes on. In the The National Insurance Classic Special is doing particularly well last saloon race the leading Mini has an aura all its own. Vauxhalls when just after entering the main of Milligan retires leaving Douglas 14/40 and 30/98 , Austin 7, Invicta straight it suddenly finds itself on to win and Masters a close second. S Type, Aston Martin Inter­ three legs! The right front wheel After the third single seater race national, Fraser-Nash, H.R .G., rolls with breath-taking precision Chris Read comes back saying Alvis Speed 20, M.G .s and vintage right along the straight parallel to "Bill ran over me!" Bentleys galore. A more the line of spectators until brought The E.R.A. indeed appeared to ponderous start, this, but no less up short by a parked overhead touch the Lotus, but fortunately only panel damage results. Though none the less fiercely Complete Restoration of fought for, race winners are predictable and somewhat POST VINTAGE &CLASSIC ALL METAL BODIES repetitive with the fastest vehicles The only Specialists in Complete & Authentic restoration of always first off the start-line, but it "RUST BUCKETS"- can't be helped; safety is paramount, and neither the No job too big or too small . unexpectedly vast crowd of nearly Impeccable references supplied (S1 Bentley & 911S Porsche 20,000 spectators nor the just recently completed). contestants themselves are GUARANTEED No "plastic shortcuts" - modest rates . complaining. The event has surpassed all expectations. Phone or write to Body Shop Superintendant And at five o'clock peace begins OFF ROAD VEHICLE CO. of N.Z. LTD. to descend onc e more over the P .O. Box 16 Amberley wharf. No trophies are being Phone (0504) 48-461 given, but everyone gathers at the Forbury Raceway building

PAGE TWELVE complex - on e of the few places ++'1''1"1' 01· '1' '1'01"1' '1' +'1"1"1' '1'01"1' '1'++++++++'1' '1"1"1' '1'1 in Dunedin of a size to accommodate the numbers involved. New exploits have been added to the reminiscences of lAST COaST ANTIQUE yore . ARE THE FORD PARTS SPECIALISTS SINCE Takes you back? Wish you'd 1964 been there, done that? Well , we're r---T~=r==~~~ doing it again on 16 February 1986! Obtain your entry form or Model T - Model A just general information from 32-48 V /8 - 49-59 V/8 32 -64 trucks - 25-48 Chev Gordon Sharpe, 34 Michie Stre et , Tyres - M otoring books Dunedin, and we'll look forward to seeing you then . 0 Most parts available ex stock.

See photos pages 20 - 21. All majo r credi t cards accept ed . All we requi re is the number of your card and the type. RESULTS, DUNEDIN ROAD ...... :~~ !?-~':.- ...... - RACES 1984 RACE 1: The Mini Centre Classic Goods shipped within 2 days 1: D. Lupp Jagu ar, 2: A. Milligan of order received . Austin Mini , 3: N.J. Beaumont Mini ­ Cooper .::..... = 0;::.":.. RACE 2: The Speedwell Garage Classic Brand new 1985 catalogue now available, 750 more 1: R. Boult Allard , 2: P. MacFarlane Ford items than previous catalogue. Price still $4.50, Jaguar E, 3: P. Gendall Morgan 4/4 add $2 extra for air mail. Refund voucher is included plus specials list available only to catalogue purchasers. RACE 3: The McIver & Veitch Historic Store ope n Mond ay to Friday 9-5, Sunday 9-2 . Closed 1: I. McGregor B.S.A. Special , 2: R.H. public holidays, Sundays or hol iday w eekends and Selfe A.J.S.7 R, 3: W. Veitch Nort on International Thur sday thr oug h to W edn esday of Bendigo swa p mee t. RACE 4: Cycle Salvage Single Seater Classic 1: D. Read 260M Zephyr, 2: W. Mor ris ~ E.R.A., 3: I. Johnson Dino Ferrari . RACE 5: National Insurance Classic 1: W. Marsh M.G.T.C., 2: G. Owen lAST COAST ANTIQUE Bentl ey 3/4 '/2, 3: B. Pidgeon Ransley AUTO PARTS Riley 10 Waterloo Street Narrabeen. Sydney, AUSTRALIA RACE 6: Downtown Auto Wreckers Classic Telephone 02-913 2655 (tape installed for after hours) 1: N. Mast ers Jaguar, 2:A. Milligan All mail to Box 330 , Narrabeen, 2101. Sydney Austin Mini, 3: J. Dou glas Austin Visit East Coast on your next trip to Australia, we do our best to Cooper S . help, not hinder. RACE 7: Castle Street Panel Take advan tage of the new low Au stralian dollar. mu ch chea per Beaters Classic than U.S. dollars. 1: R. Boult Allard, 2: J. Boyd Lycoming, 3: P. Samuels Lotu s XV I++'1"1"1"1'++++01"1"1"1'++++++++'1"1'+01'++++++ RACE 8: The Yamaha Centre RACE 11: Muffler & Battery RACE 14: Radiator Services Classic Classic Specialists Classic 1:C. Read Lotu s 20B, 2: W. Morri s 1: I. McGr egor B.S.A., 2: A.N. Bland 1: J. Douglas Cooper S, 2: N. Masters E.R.A., 3: D. Read 260M Zephyr Triumph, 3: D. Veitch Bultaco TSS Jaguar , 3: C. Maxwell Anglia RACE 15: Napier Motors Ford RACE 9: The Regent Oil Refinery Classic Specia l Race RACE 12: The Chevron Motor 1: W. Marsh, M.G.T.C., 2: B. Pidgeon 1:D. Read 260M Zephyr , 2: W. Morri s Court Classic Ransley Riley, 3: G. Owe n Bentl ey E.R.A., 3: K. McNeil Capell a 11 1: P. Samu els Lotus XV, 2: R. Smith Lycomin g, 3: P. Genda ll Morgan 4/4 "RACE 10: Brandwell Moller Vintage Classic RACE 13: jerrard's Classic Bike 1: W. Marsh M.G.T.C., 2: Race Phillip s/Oulds lnvicta S, 3: G. Ow en 1: I. McGr egor B.S.A., 2: R. Selfe A.J.S. Bentley 3/4 '/2 7R, 3:W. Veitch Nort on

PAGE THIR TEEN (NEW) HISTORICAL­ IGNITION CO N DE NSE RS (NEW) FRONT SUSPENSION BALl PI CTORIAL DOC UMENTARIES Aub urn 1932-36; Buick 1930-36; JOINTS (N EW) B.M .W.; Classic Old Cars; Co rvette ; Cad illac 1930-37; Chrysler 1935-49; Bed ford 6-8 cw t va n 1965; Bui Ferrari; Ford in th e thirties, [pre­ Co rd 1936-37; Ford 8 hp 1932-35; Chev, Holde n , Pon tiac 1960 owned); Jagu ar ; Merced es Benz; Ford 14.9 & 24 hp 1932-35; Fordso n 4 Co rnmer Van 1949- 61 ; Leyland rv M.G.;Plymo uth Dodge Chrys ler , cyl 1938; Hudson 1933-49; 1959-80; Ford Mu stan g, Falc (pre-ow ned); Porsche; Rolls Royce . Hu pm obile 1928-40; Jeep 1942-46; Cons ul Cortina, Zep hy r 1951 ­ Limited quantities at $25.00 eac h. Kaiser 1948-49; Lafayett e 1938; La Hillman Minx 1949 - 66; HiUrr Selle 1936; Lincoln 1931-39; Morris Hu sk y 1955- 61 ; Hu mber VO! WORKSHOP M AN UALS Com mercial 6 cy l 1933; Nash 1963-66; Singer Gazelle 1957­ Chrysle r Valiant VC se ries; Ford 1928-48; Oldsmobile 1935-36; Sun beam Rapier 1956-62; Vauxl Zephy r & Zodiac Mk IV; Hill man Pack ard 1932-49 ; Pierce Arrow Victor 1957-70. Bedfo rd/Va uxr Min x Series I-V; Hu sky S I-Ill ; CO B S 1929-39; Pont iac 1934-36; 1957-69. Lim ited quan tities l-ll l: Holden 194 8-53; Morris Oxford Stude bake r 1931-49; Will ys 1937-51. $45.00 each. 1959-71; Rover 60, 75, 90 , 1954; Limi ted quantities at $15.00 each. Standard 8h p 1956. CRO WN WHEEL & PINION Limi ted qua ntities at $25.00 each. STARTER MOTOR BRUSH SETS SETS (NEW) (NEW) Aust in 8 & 10 1936- 46; Aus tin A PARTSCATA LO GUES 1945- 50, (38 x 7 ra tio); Essex 6 , Ch evr oletI940-57; Ford 1928-38 & Aus tin 10 hp 1932-37; Auburn 6 & 8 cy l 1934-36; Buick; De Soto 6 cyl 1928- 29, [56 : 10 ra tio ); Mo rr is J( 1949-54; Fordson Tractor 1917-40. 1936-38, (43 x 8 ratio); Morris 12 Lim ited qu antities at $25.00 eac h. 1949-50; Diam ond T 1933-49; Dod ge 1939-42; Essex Terrap lane 1937-39; 1937 Ser ies 1I, (39 x 8 ra tio]: Sin! OWNERS HANDBOOKS Henr y J 1951 ; Hudson 1933-51 ; Sports 1933- 37 ; Standard Flying 9 Aus tin A30 195 1-56; Commer Q 1510 Hu pm obile 1934-39; Jeep 1942-45; 10 hp 1933-46; (37 x 7 rati pick -up ; Ford Cars 1934-; Ford Massey Ha rris 1938-42; Nas h Vau xh all J 1939. Lim ited qu an titi Pref ec t 1953-; Ford Ang lia & Escort 1933-48; Packar d 1940-50; Plymo uth at $200 per set. 1967-; Hill man Ave nger 1970-; 1939-50; Stu debaker 1933-49; Will ys Hill ma n Minx 1954-61 ; M.G.B.; 1933-49. GEARBOX ASSEMBLIES Morris 12/4 Series 11l; Mo rris J4 Limited qua ntities at $15.00 per set. Buick 4 cyl 1920- 25; Mo rr is 8 1972-; Standard 8, 10 & Penant 1935-48; Morris 10 14 hp 1930­ 1958-68; Stan da rd Vang uag d to 1958; GENERATOR BRUSH SETS Austi n 7 hp [incomp lete]: Vangua Triumph Tol edo 1500; V.W .; (NEWI colum n-chan ge 1948 -57; Wolsel Vaux ha ll Victor & Wyvern. Austin 7 hp 1932-39; Austin A125, 12 & 14 hp 1930-40 . Hillm an Mi Limited qu antities at $12.50 each. A135 1949; Chrysler 6 & 8 cyl 1930-40. Limi ted quantities 1931-33; De Soto 6 & 8 cyl 1930-33; $95.00 per unit. ENGINE VALVES (NEW) Diamond T 1938-49; Dodge 6 cy l Aus tin 7, 8 & 10 hp 1923-49; Briggs PISTON REPLACEMEN T SET 1930-33; Dodge Truck 1937-39; (NEW) and Stra tton; Citroen 1937-47; Essex Terraplan e 1937-39; Henr y 4 & Co mmer ; Ford 8 & 10 hp 1935-53; (Che vrolet 3Yz " flat-top Std ., dor 6 cy l 195 1; Hudson 6 & 8 cy l top + 20, $300/set 6. Ford 4 < Morris 8 hp 1935-52; Morris 16 & 18 1937-51; Hu pmobile 1938-39; Jaguar hp 1935-55; Stand ar d 8 hp 1954-56; 2.230" Bore - 4 only S.F., $95 I= 1948-52; Mor ris 6 cy l 1948-51 ; Nas h set; - 3 on ly 2.5 " + 0.030 " and Tr ium ph 1200; Tr ium ph Herald 1937-39; Packard 1937-39; Plymo uth 1959. S.F.$200 Ford V8 3 1/16" Bc 1938-39; Rover 60 & 75 1948-51 ; domed top S.F., $200 set of 6; Ma Limited quantities at $12.50 eac h. Stud eb ak er 1937-39, 1951 ; Willys 1939-42; Willys Jeep 1942-45. 3%" Bore + 0.030 " O.S., $95 set of DISTRIBUTOR CONTACT SETS Substi tut e for Morri s 8 hp - + 0.0 (NEW) Limited quantities at $15.00 per se t. O.S., $95 set 4 - S.F. $95 se t of Armstrong Siddeley 1930-38; Austin Austi n 2.280" + 0.040 $200 set 4. 1929-38; Bedfor d 1931; Buick 1922, DISTRIBUTOR ROTORS (NEW) 1931-32; Cad illa c 1932-33; Chevrolet Essex 1933; Hu dson 1930-37; HORNS For-Sale 1927-34 (6 cyl]: Chrys ler 1930-31 , Hupmob ile 1928-31 ; Mo rris Vet eran Brass bu lb-horn (rem. 1933-34 , 1939-42, 1946; Chrysler V8 Commercial; Nash 1933; Willys control) $200; Vin tage Ford 1951; Daiml er 1929-37 ; De Soto 1930-32. or igina l motor horn (now 12 vc 1933-34; Dodge 6 cy l 1930-34; Essex Lim ited qua nt ities at $12.50 each. $200 ; Klaxon 12- A motor-ho rn (6 1927-33; Fer gusso n Tr actor; Ford 4 12 volt) $200 ; Post Vint age trur nj cyl 1928-35; 4 & 6 cyl 1941-47, V8 FAN BELTS (NEW) horns 6 volt £95 each; Pos t VI 1936/48; Graham 1935; Hillm an Alf-Romeo, 1959-61: Alf-Rom eo 1900 vib rator ho rns 12 vo lt $45 each. 1932-38; Hu dson 1930-34, 1940 -47; Super M 1954-57; Allis-Chalmers Humber 1933-38; Hu pmobile 1935-48: AEC 1955-56; Albion AZ5 SPEEDOMET ER Fo r-Sa le 1928-35; Jowett 1928-37; Lancheste r 1955; Allis-Cha lmers 1933-47; Austin AC 33/8 " dia . 0-70 mph black-face 1932-38; La Salle 1932-35; Lincoln 20, 28HP 1938-39; Austin A40 Sm iths 2'/z" dia. 0-75 m ph blar 1922-30; Ma rm on 1923-25; M.G . 1947-54 ; Ca ter pi llar Governo r faced ; Smi ths 2'/z" dia. 0-85 m 1929-38 ; Morris 1931-38; Nash 1928-39; Cat erpillar 1928-44; Case disc type black -faced ; Smiths 3 3/ 1922-24 , 1931-37, 1942, 1946; 1939·40; Celtra c 1933-48; Citroen dia. 0-80 mph black-faced ; Sm it Oldsmobile 1927· 35; Overla nd 1931 ; Hydra ulic Pu mp 1956-58; Commer 3 3/8" dia . 0-85 mph w hi te-face Packa rd 1922-27, 1934-36; Peugeo t 1960-61; Dodge 1938-40; Dodge Vld Smiths 3 3/8 " dia. 0-60 mp h 3 1934-50 ;Pierce Arr ow 1933-36; Vkd 1940-; David Brown 1950-51; angle dr ive black-faced : Smi t Plymouth 1933-34; Reo 193 1-34; Fiat 1952-56; Fiat 508 18 Ballali 4 1/8" di a. 0-75 m ph black-fa ce Riley 9 hp 1932-37; Rover 1931-38; 1933-35; Ferguson Ford 1944 -46; Smiths 4 1/16 " dia. 0-80 mph blar Singe r 193 1-34; Sta ndard 1929-38 ; Ford Anglia 10hp 1949-53; Ford face; Smiths 4 \!," square 0-85 m Studeb aker 1933-40; Triumph 1931; Ang lia Prefect 1945-48; Hillman blac k-faced ; Ford 4 5/16 " dia. 0­ Vauxha ll 1931-37; Vedette 1948 -50; Minx 1959-60/1940-48. mph blac k-faced ; Ford 6" dia . 0-1 Willys 1929-37. mph black-faced. Lim ited quan tit Lim ited quan tities at $15.00 per set. Limited quanti ties at £12.50 Each . at $45 eac h.

PAGE FOU RTEEN CARBU RE TTORS - all ba sically Zeni th down-draft I 3/S" th roat , 36 FU EL P UMP R EP AIR KITS com ple te VIG 9; Zen ith down-draft I V2" [new] thr oat , C16 63; Zen ith down-draft Bedford 195 1-57; Ford Anglia Austin 7, S, 10 hp (12 hp - no float 1'/2 throat , type 20 ; Zenith down­ cover) 1923- 4S; Bra ss updraft Prefect Popular 1935-55; Ford VS draft Ph " throat, ER 423 ; Zenith up­ 1935-56; Ford Consul Zephyr 1952 ; I 7/16 " throat 72 VA; Brass upd raft dr aft I" throat , adjustable main jet; I l IS" throat MI-1 37S3SI; Carter Perkins 4 cvlinder ; Standard S & 10 Zenith up-d raft I " throat V4B hp 1953-60; Triumph Herald WCD down-draft I ';"" throat double­ crac ke d iron body; U&J up -draft I If. " barrel, auto cho ke ; Cast Iron body 1959- 61. Limited quantities at throat , brass E I/F7916S; Vanguard 512.50 each . updraft I l IS" throat; Ch evrolet 1932 (Solex) down-draft I " throat - [Roch ester Ph " down draft); LH 57/B262IC-2. Limited qu antities BR AK E WHEEL-CYLINDER Chrysler & Plymouth (Ball & Ball at $45 each. ASSEMBLIES (new) I 9/16 " down-draft]: Dodge 4 cyl. Au stin Mini & A40, Mk I & 11 ; (Detroit Lubricator up-d raft, brass]: STARTER MOTORS - Chrysl er 1956- 62; De Soto 1956 -61 ; Dodge etc 1935-4 1 (Stromberg a ll basi ca lly com p le te Dodge 1957-62; Ford tru ck 1955-64; I 9116" down-draft) ; Ensign updraft Aus tin 7 hp 1923-36; Austin S hp GMC tru ck 1955- 62; Hillman ­ brass I 1/ 16" throat; Essex 4 cy l. 1939- 46; Bradford [Lucas] : Buick Minx & Ga zelle MkIll A,B,C , Sup er (De troit Lub ricator up-draft}: Fo rd T 19 15-2S (starter-generator com ­ Minx Mk I, Vogue Mk l, Hu sk ey Mk I, 1912-27 [Ho lley cross-flow I 1/16" bination); Delco Remy 6 vo lt 7 14R; 11 , Ill ; Imperial 1956 -62; throat dia .); Ford A (substitute I De lco Remy 6 volt 734V ; Ford T Internati onal 1954 -64; Plymouth upd raft I l IS" throat alloy body; 1920 -27; Lucas 6 vo lt M45G/P29 ; 1957- 6 1; Reo 1956- 59; Va uxha ll ­ Ford VS 1932-60 down-draft I 3/16" Lucas 6 volt M35G ; Mo rr is 10 hp Victor MkIl 1960; Vauxhall - EIP ; manua l, I 3/S" auto-cho ke; For d 1946 . Limi ted qu ant ities at $75 ea ch . Wolseley 1500 MkI & 11. Limi ted (Zenith down -draft I" throat , 26 q ua ntities at 545 eac h. VF3 1; GM (Roches te r) down-draft I 3/S" do ub le-ba rrel 2 je t; Holley up­ VI NTAGE THREAD ED GENERATORS - d ra ft I 1/16" bo re type S59 A; Holley H UB- CAPS all basically co m p le te down-draft I 5/S" bore List Austin; Buick ; Chevrolet: Day ton Austin S hp 1939 -46 [Luca s 6 volt); 2536-240250435 1; Holley 966 1N (quick de ta tchable w ire wheel); Ch evrolet 1916-20; Chrysler Mo tors down-draft I 3/S" throat double Dod ge; Du rra nt; Essex; Ford A& GBW 4S03-C; Essex 1925-32 barrel, gove rn ed , M .G (SU I "&I If. " truc k; Hupmobile; Nash; Oakland; (Autolite , through dri ve ); Ford T throat]: Mik uni cross-flow I';"" Oldsmobil e; Overla nd ; Studebaker; 1920-27; Ford A 1925 -32 (power­ throat ; Morris S hp & Oxford (I " & Wh ipp et. 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PAGE FIFTEEN Historic Trophy Revived

by Rob Knight

Wairarapa Branch can be hom e in Martinborough and lunch a t Marlinborough and counted on to organise a good recently mad e the fine gesture of cha tted with th e riders. He told us motorcycle rally as dem onstrated offering the troph y to th e that th e 1929 Trial left Wellington , by two wee ke nds spent in their Wairarapa Bran ch for pro ceed ed via th e H utt Valley , company in th e last six months. compe tition. He join ed us for Akataraw a Road to Waikanae, The fir st, in December, wa s the 2nd Annual Gold Medal Trial, which was a lon g and ard uous but thoroughly enj oyable rally for vintage bik es but, perhap s, a little tough on ve te rans. Th e most rec ent was th eir inaugural Winter Reliability Trial in mid-May and wa s again a lon g rall y, nearly 190 miles over tw o da ys. Again it showe d initiative, in that it departed from th e 50 mil e round the block aft ernoon motorcycl e rally . Th e insp iration came when the branch wa s give n the oppo rtunity to resurrect compe fi­ tion for an histor ic tro phy. Th e BSA Challenge Cup was presented in 1927 by Mr C.E. Blayn ey , who wa s then BSA deal er for th e Wellington area, as a trophy for a winter re liability trial. That yea r it wa s won by Frank Stewart riding an Indian . The following year it was won by the lat e Tui Mor gan on a Harley Davidson , while in 1929, again on a Harl ey David son, Tui shared first place with Bill Liddy who rod e a 45 cu. in. (5/6 model) Harl ey David son. Th e trophy was nev er competed for again and it rem ain ed w ith Tui Morgan and Bill Liddy. Perhap s Mr Blayn ey wa s so disgusted by American machines w inning his trophy that he lost int er est. You co uld hardly blame him. Mr Liddy, now in his 80s, resid es at Wharekaka old folk s

The B.S.A. Chall enge Cup with 1929 joi nt winn er, Bill Liddy and his Harl ey Davidson.

PAGE SIXTEEN Levin and Shannon for lunch at Palmerston Nor th. Th e return was through the Man awatu Gorge to Woodvill e, down the Wairarapa to afte rnoon tea at Tui Morgan 's place at Grey tow n. Th e final leg was ove r the Rimutaka Hill, down the Hutt Valley and back to centra l Wellington. 23 1 mil es and 11 hours on mostl y metal roads, a severe test for man and machine, but the wi nne r lost on ly 11 point s . apiece w hile Pet er McGhee lost 13 poi nts to gain second placi ng. In 1929 Mr Lidd y comme nce d a deliv er y business in Wellington, using a 71 cu .in . Harl ey Davidson with a box replacin g th e passen ger sidecar body. He said that it regularl y pulled a half ton load and on one mem orable occasion deliver ed to the Wellington Railw ay Station 17 pigs of lead and tw o bars of copper that were meanors du rin g the day. Mr Bill Liddy, astride Howard destined for the Woburn Railway Dau ght er, Heather Bull , in a very Sim 's Harley Davidson, presents Workshops. AMan awatu short skirt did a grea t trade selling the B.S.A. Challenge Cup to member , w ho rid es a Harl ey now, raffle tickets. Wh o could resist the Howard who accepts it for the claims that man y year s ago he invit ation to buy two tickets w he n Wairarapa Branch. towed a car fro m Woodville to it allowed the buye r to tu ck th e Masterton with his Harley note into a garte r worn on a Davidson . shape ly leg? Eventually we retired going we ll arid, with Stan Corl ett 's Our Tri al started at the branch to our room s w hich Ruby had H.D. solo, the Sirri's H.D. club roo ms at Kopu aranga and prev iously labelled appropriately combina tion and the Scott's took us over some good touring such as; Th e Bull Paddock ; The Indian Chie f com bina tion in the country to lunch at Martin­ Seott Spot; Huddlestons Cuddle field, I was nourishi ng the borou gh with all thirteen Puddle and othe rs in similar vein . thought, that with odds of 4 to 12, machines making it under their After a good breakfast, the bik es the cup would again go to a Harl ey ow n power. How ever Pet er Bull were wheeled out of the David son or Indi an. Alack , it was was havin g clutch pro blems with implement shed, and fired up not to be. About 7 miles from th e the Nort on and, despite a quick rea dy for a 70 mile run back to the finish I dropped a wire off the coil strip down at lunch time, it had to clubroom s with a stop at Will wh ich is hidd en in the old coil complete the rally on a trail er. Holm e's factory in Greytown for box. By the time it was found and From Martinborough we made a morning tea . bypassed 15 minutes or so had big loop south by th e eas te rn side My Harley David son had bee n elapse d. Th e Ch ief lost one of Lake Wairarapa and came back to join the White Rock Road to end the da y at the sheare r's ~t<&uinn.e55 ~ntnrin9 11l~. quart ers of Lagoon Hills Station . Ruby Holm es head ed a sm all llutt IRnab. '.ctnn.e team that produced an excellent roast dinner , while the usual Dealers in special inter est vehicles yarns were told of the experience s Excellen t turnover on elde rly and classic ca rs. of the day . Th e eve ning was Ideal premises for commission selling. Full y enclosed enlive ned by the meal bein g and vanda l proof. V.C.C. mem ber. served by the Bull family dr essed Mak e the most of our reputation. in appropria te old time gea r. Glen Bull in western dr ess complete CO NTACT with tin star and toy pistol acted Roy McGuinness Wgton 685-500 A/H 65 1-726 as she rrif and proceeded to fine L.M.V.D. & M .V.D .I. everyone for allege d misde-

PAG E SEVENTEEN magneto pick up to do the last 25 Heather Bull who rode two-up on conce pt of weekend ralli es wi th or so miles on one cylinde r, wh ich her little tw o stroke Jam es and low cos t accomm oda tion and we so gobbled up the gas it dr ied up didn't tail the field eithe r. now wis h to repa y the hos pitality . about a mile from the finish. Stan One could go on with tales of At the same time we have thought and How ard somehow bombed car sick pet pigs or of Stan hard about the tim ing of our rall y out with their times and so the Corlett's dem onstration of how to and hav e decided to mo ve it back trophy wa s well earned by John wea r a ram harness, but suffice it to October so wat ch out for our Rapl ey on his 1941 Royal Enfield, to say , ther e is somet hing about ad ver t elsewhe re this issue. D losing 26 po in ts. Th e the informality and ca ma raderie Huddleston 's, cuddling two-up on of motorcycl e ralli es tha t mak e the little 1938 Triumph came a them attrac tive . Thankyou close second with 30 points, w hile Wairarapa. In the words of Howard and Mari on Sim did MacArthur, "we will return". mak e it int o 3rd with 33 points. A Finally, the Manawatu motor­ comme ndable effort wa s that of cycle rid ers have enjoyed the

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Peter Gendall, Mo rgan 4/4, hard­ pressed by Gavin Rain, Ferrari 375MM . Photo: Allied Press. Grant Cowie's A .C. [ollowing its wheel down Fryall Street. Photo: Murr ay Wait e. Bill M orris' E.R.A. and David Read 's 260M Zephyr Special tussled grimly throughout the day, both cars among the first three over the finish PHOTOS TO ACCO J'vfPA N Y ROAD RACE ARTICLE line in each of their races. Photo: by Eileen j\;IcMil/an Allied Press. The clear sunny sky that greete d us on Saturday was to be the trend Once in a Lifetime for th e next 11 da ys . Southland bran ch 's gesture of goodw ill to th e tourists, was an or ganised day trip by Earl Preston, Tour Leader to Stirling Point th e southern most point of No .1 Highway with avisit to Tiwai Aluminium smelter thrown in . Th e club is now well into its with a professional Auckland Feldwick Gates , th e start point celebration year of the motor car. based film com pa ny, wh o were to for th e day took on an exciting Following is an acco unt of th e use the tour as the basis of a a tmosphe re , as th e vehicles rolled highl y success ful Commem ­ vintage touring holiday film of our in . Chi ef Mar shal Will s was busy orative Tour of N.Z. held earlier country. Th ey set off from with members' enquiries . Th e this year. Christchurch on Monday 18th , to public mill ed aro und th e cars Th e final me eting of th e film th e Autumn colours, adm iring th em , qu estioning th e orga nising committee wa s ove r. mountains, and lak es of th e owne rs , and making th e Shirley and Alan Will s swapped McKenzie basin, Ce ntral Otago, complime nta ry remarks we ofte n hats, from Secreta ry and AA and the Lake Wak atipu regions. hear ab out our old veh icles. liason to Chi ef Marsh als an d w ith Th ese were of co urse a Th er e were so many new faces their heavily lad en motor hom e, background to some good club that I'd been looking forw ard to staggered off toward Inv er car gill vehicles. During their exciting meeting aft er months of on Monday prior to the rally , journey south they met th e organis ing and processing their chec king various aspec ts of th e Kingston Flye r and a film ing of entries - Mary and John White in forthco ming tour as they w ent. th e cars pacing the Flyer ensued, their newly restored Austin 12/4 Information and gossip was ,almost with disastrous results. coupe from Hamilton , Team Cor y filtering in as ve hicles began Th e bu sy film cre w at one point from Atiamuri in the 55 Snip, making their way south to the crossed th e track ju st feet in fron t Owen and Mar gar et Goldsmith star t of a once in a life-tim e tour, of the locomotive and declared with their children in AA truck to ce lebrate 100 year s of that th ey could lip read th e loco and caravan - wh at an adventure motoring. drivers comme nts. As the tour for thi s family - Jack Hoven from Mal. Faloo n w itho ut do ubt wa s to proceed we were all to get Tauranga in his mu ch motored began the so uthe rn m igration to kn ow Alan Gilford and his film 1918 Studebaker. Kelvin when he se t out from Wh an gar ei crew as good friends, an d shar ed Robinson of Nelson introduced in his '28 Durant coupe in man y pleasant experiences himself and exp ressed his conce rn December. Mal. made his way, together. to me regarding a tapping noise in vis iting friends and re latives as he Friday th e 22nd wasn't the most his Hudson. Local organiser Ian we nt. He wa s exte nde d a pleasant da y in th e south Ridd ass igned two ve ry keen duty welcome at Canterbury Branch, weatherwise, with gusty winds mechanics to Kelvin , and off they Februar y club night, along w ith and sq ually showers to welcome w ent into th e crowd to sort out th e his car which was on displ ay in the tourists as th ey homed in on problem . A broken piston, and th e hall. Mal 's happy and friendly Inv er cargill. Th e exciteme nt several broken rin gs we re nature, unbeknown to him, was to welled up as ca rs passed eac h replaced in a matter of hours, and be tested in th e week s to come . other as th e destination dr ew the Hudson was ready for the Th e Kuhlmanns of Russ ell with near. Th er e's the Ryd er s of journey again . Th e enthusiastic '26 Lagon da arrived in Wellington in th eir ve ry ori ginal suppo rt by Southland branch wa s Inv er car gill ea rly eno ugh to visit '37 Vauxhall and th e Jon es in ' 14 to be rep eat ed ma ny times Stewart Island. Buick from Temuka. Th er e was through out th e tour, but mor e on Three of the four motor cycles also the'12 Cadillac tourer of the that later. on the tour made their way McLaughlan s from Christchurch . The Sou thland contingen t of 8 together to Inver car gill. Jim Although the Frid ay evening a t included Ash ley Bell with his Shipmarr's '4 1 Indian, Nev Southland clubrooms was not an newly restored 1912 Renault. Guthrie, '25 Royal Enfield and or ganised eve nt, it was int ere sting Only da ys before the rally he wa s Bruce Morton '25 A.J.S. Strangely how many out-of-tow ne rs made cranking the ca r for the first tim e en ough, all from the tin y their way th ere, and enjoyed the when it back-fired and broke his Canterbury town of Aka roa. It company of the friendly local s. A arm , Undaunted w ith pla ster to was Bruce's AJS's, first tim e out of pleasant eve ning was spe nt th e elbow , th e car wa s kick Akaroa since new, a daunting first talking of the journey south , th e started from one end of New journey after 60 yea rs . next few weeks, and getting to Zealand to th e other , and back A contract had been negot iat ed know their team mates . again .

PAGE TWENTY TWO Read ers hopefully , wi ll have produced a be tter meal. Eric Robbins 1906 Darra cq leaving apprec iate and understand if I rvally pa cks we re distribu ted by Stirling Point appear a littl e biase d tow ards the the Wills, and the special 'second trip to NZ on a rally . vete ra n vehicles, but it was real comme mo rative enve lopes we re lump in the throat stuff as they selling well. Th ese we re Milton Gillfillan from Turee , Australia was riding a borrowed made the ir way through the addresse d by the purchaser, '39 A.J.S. and earned the respect applauding crow ds and head ed place d in a mail bag and ca rried for Bluff . Th e 06 Darracq , and 07 and affection of us all for his by clu b vehicle to Cap e Rein ga to Cadillac, the wee Renaults, oh motoring spirit and friendly be bac k stam ped . dear , their lack of hors epower , disposition. their sheer age, th e thousan ds of Th e briefing comme nce d when A sad note to the happ y eve ning, miles ahea d , the poten tial Ian called the noisy , hap py throng was the announcem ent that probl em s. All this passed through to ord er , wi th instant success. All Canterbury motorcycle enthusia st my mind along with my best thos e keen hap py faces intent Lloyd Hu bbard and his wife Ethe l, wishes for them as they mot ored with getting on with the show. in the side car of his '35 Harley along. Mad e me feel quite Even the childre n went qu iet (for combina tion, tipp ed ove r just confide nt sitting bac k behind a big a while anywa y). south of Timaru . No really major lazy 1911 25 hp American Th e formal gree ting from injuries, than k goodness, but roadster . Southland to the tour, and their enough to put them in hospital for A we ll organised ph oto session bes t wishes, wa s repli ed to with a a few days and out of the rally . A ensued at the Stirling Point AA vote of thanks for their wonder ful visit to them in Timaru as we sign post , as the ca rs arrived an d hospitality. passed through wa s to be then turned abo ut to beg in the Congratulatory telegram s and­ organised and thi s was met with start of the journey north. Som e messages wer e read out. Tour app lause from all. historically mind ed souls stopped mem bers from ove rsea s we re Alan Gilford and his film crew at the southe rn most host elry for a made welco me. Tw o delightful wer e introdu ced , and a run down toast to the success of the charac ters from the Ulst er of their ac tivities explaine d , to occasion. Vint age Car Clu b, Basil McCoy assist them in their task . Various Back at Inv er car gill agai n, and and Robin Camer on wer e alr eady orga nisations and people all hand s to the Southlan d branch getting to know their fellow associated with the club and clubroom s for the bri efing, but motorists, as was Mik e Taverner motoring gene rally , had dona ted a not before Ian Ridd and ill'> ,e2. 1T' from England. Harl ey Cra wford great assortment of gifts, as their turned on a most enjoya ble from the USA wa s navigating for gesture of goodwill towards the barbecu ed eve ning meal. Believe Bob Scolt in the ' 13 Tour, and 100 years of motoring. me, an army field kitch en couldn' t Metallurgiqu e, thi s bein g his These we re dis.r'buter' throu gh-

PAG E TWENTY THREE out the Tour at the many social functions on a lucky draw system, to the deli ght of all. !Branch Rotes With the briefing over, the crowd began dispursing fairl y We much regret that due to space have wo rked hard plotting this one limitations some Branch Notes have and it was rath er amu sing to wat ch quickly, eager for a good night 's been reduced or deleted from this va rious competito rs figh ting their way sleep , after an exciting and issue . Any current items of interest will round the course. Dereck eventful day, and with the be included next issue . Letters to Editor Wint er bottom wo n in his 16HP anticipation of tomorrow, Sunday have also been postponed and will Sunbea m and it wa s also good to see appear next issue . - Editor. the thr ee comme rcial entra nts place in 24th Mar ch, da y one of the the top la . Commemorative tour of New JOHN STOKES Zealand. ASHBURTON I was awake before the alarm that morning " Oh well, thi s is it, This branc h' s en trants for the Commemoriative Tour from aft er all the planning and work by Invercargill to Wh an garei all arrived On the restoration side things are so many, no turning back now it's hom e sa fely after completing the hott ing up wi th the Pan Pacific now long est vint age rally ever and all were loom ing close. Ran Duckworth's 1909 all on." The thoughts ran through 2 cylinde r Wolseley-Siddeley is my head as we breakfasted, enth usiastic about how the tour was organised and the happy, conv ivial progressing we ll wi th the monthly loaded up the car , oiled up (to be Cl atmosphere that prevailed. All had targets so far bei ng met. Int erestingly regular occurrance) and mot ored min or mechan ical probl em s during this ca r is almos t ide ntical, (en gine the journey and Rodger Smith mu st apa rtI to Ron 's 1909 4 cylinde r off to the main street of version. The idea l pai r? Invercargill and the official start. hold the record for the numbe r of punctures - thirteen in all. These Alan Robert s, an other Wolseley A check with Chief Marshals, all members will now be looking forward man, has acquired th e rem ains of the running to plan. Tour Support ers to the 1986 Pan Pacific Rally to ren ew first motorised fire-en gine in friends hips mad e on the Christchurch - you guessed it, a lead er Jack Yat es was busy Wolseley. Alth ou gh only the chassis checking in the supporters from Comme mo rative Tour and to bring back memories of happy times spe nt and running gear rem ain s this will be Invercargill. togeth er on that long journey. restored in the hope that othe r bits Once again the crowd was with A new motor cycle enth usias t has may eve ntua lly turn up. A horizont ally us as was the new s media, filming joined our Branc h - John Char ity w ith opposed twin cy linder engi ne is needed if anyon e can help. the various ac tivities as the his 1927 Norton. Th is mak es three vint age Nortons in our area and ma ybe GAVIN BAIN mot orists prepared themselves for there are still more to come. Three the day. Th e Urwins wer e with us new motor cycle res torations are aft er a last minute bear ing und er way and all sho uld be mobile CANTERBURY problem in their 1930 Chrysler . during the coming season . Fred Rickard is we ll on the way with his Still one or two faces hadn't As usual Irishman Creek Rally was a 1951 Ariel Hu ntmast er , Nin a great succe ss. 44 cars departed from turned up to collect their rally Drummond is ma king good progress Cress we ll Motors with 165 mile s to packs. News wa s that the New alls wi th her 1953 Speed Twin and Tom Fairli e ahea d of the m . 30 miles of sea l, had arrived in the middle of the Pethi ck should have his 1936 Roya l 20 miles grass track an d the rest gravel Enfield com pleted before Christmas. night from Christchurch. Their with numerous river cross ings. Paul JOH N MORRISON Seaton used his imag ina tion and took herculean last minute restorati on the Rally over the 'Brothe rs' which is of one of New Zealand's "grand North west of Cave in South old ladi es' their 1908 Vauxhall AUCKLAND Canter bury . A grea t lun ch at Pleasant " Old Blue" is a story in itself and Point and then up ward s and upwards. We mu st again thank Rob Sha nd for will be told in the near future, I'm April club run saw 20 start ers make his hospitalit y and of course Shands sure . an int eresting run into some of Patch won by lan Smith. Clive Auc kland's es tablished suburbs for a Youngma n won thi s year's Irishman Right on schedule the circular tour . A number of people commanding voice of Alan Wills and has the unenv iable task of running stayed on at the clubrooms for lun ch . next yea r's eve nt. brought Invercargill to silence. An imp ort ant decision was take n at a Th e Motorcycle sec tion has also special meetin g in May. We decided Th e may or 's envoy spoke on been busy, 15 bikes had a muddy tour upon a major expa nsion of our ove r Banks Peninsula to Birdlings Flat behalf of the city , wish ed the tour clubroo ms. For those familiar with the well and pas sed a letter of and a we ll atten ded 'Rough Day' at the building, the exis ting extensio n is to be Islan d. It's good to see Barry Stevens goodwill for the mayor of de molis hed and will be replaced by a ab le to tak e an interes t aga in afte r his two sto rey struc ture running the Whangar ei to Eric Robins in recent illness. The end season run had length of the rea r of the clubroo ms. 46 entries finish ing at our Clu brooms vehicle number one his 1906 Thi s will give us mu ch greater Darracq. sec urity, a firepr oof librar y, and with a gymkana won thi s year by Ian McKinley and the Restorati on of the increased a rea for socia ls and kitch en With a "good luck " he rais ed a Year won by Graham Scott with his starting gun to the sky and with a facilities . Chrysler closely pursued by a loud rep ort the " tour of the Th e experts rally he ld in late May Triumph Scor pion, Singer Bantam, d rew 33 entrants including one from Jeep, an d a Model ARoadster Utility. century" was on its way . Waikato on a ve ry tricky trip round To be continued. South Auckland. Robert Page mu st GARRY BOU RKE

PAGE TWENTY FOUR VCC CANTERBURY GISBORNE The local craze see ms to be an infl ux of Austin 7's. Tony Nott ing has acquired one in a rat her sad state of repair bu t is doing a marve llous job SWAP MEET '85 renewin g all the pan els in readiness for the big 1986 Pan Pacific. Th e Beuth's 1933 Austin 7 Opel is down to the chassis stage and is about to start OCTOBER 12th & 13th on the rebuild . Also Burn ley Coop er 's Mor ris Convertible No 2 is just wa itin g If you have attended one of our swap meets for the motor to be reconditioned and fitted , plu s the hood and seats to be you will know how much these events have completed and will also be on the road to offer no matter what your particular in the near future. The re ar e a couple of other vehicles in the res toration motoring addiction may be. stage for the Pan Pacific so that will be If you haven't so far found yourself at a boost for the localconvoy. Cutler Park during one of our "monster BERNICE WALTERS motoring" bring and buy weekends, don't deprive yourself any longer. Plan to be with GORE us this October 12th and 13th. Now with winter upon us the Gore We know that our swapmeets are clu b is quiet , but restorations are in regarded by many as their Grand Annual full progress. The night trial held in May had a poor turn out, however Vintage get together and provide the those w ho participated enjoyed opportunity to fraternise with people of like themselves, Ray Harvey in the Chrys ler wo n the time trial. interests, meet old friends and even indulge The mu seum com plex is taki ng in some buying, selling and swapping. shape with the concr ete floor down , All the usual amenities and facilities will framing up and bricklaying und erway. It is pleasi ng to see some progr ess. We be available including refreshments, meals, all are looking forwar d to the motoring season. camping sites, showers, toilets etc. PAUL HERRON The usual Friday and Saturday evening noggin/social evenings will be staged. The success of the Site Directory MARLBOROUGH Catalogue introduced last year has ensured A run to Top Valley on May 12th its repeat again this year and is free to all saw the debut of the Broadbridges' Jaguar , the Baldicks' Austin 7 and th e site holders. Marf ells' Jaguar. The day was not good Remember to bring a sample if possible wea therw ise bu t a pleasant barbecue and a visit to the Keowns' Gar age to aid your search for that much needed made it mu ch bett er. Cam Keown is part. As a seller (particularly of N.O.S. items) restoring a Jaguar Mk 5, early 50's , and doing a marvellous job. Nice to see your chances of selling your stock are these additions to our Bran ch fleet. greatly enhanced if you're able to positively The Ann ual Night Trial for the identify your stock. Fairweathe r Troph y was held on May 25th, and organised very well by Rob and Mrs Galloway, w ho we re last SITE APPLlCA TlON FORMS AVAILABLE year's winne rs. A pleasant "cuppa" at the Club rooms afterwards revea led a FROM- few amusing foul -ups - amusing , that Meet" is, to eve ryon e but those involved . "Swap Mem bers night for May was made P.0. Box 238, extra enjoyable by a collection of slides shown by Dave Martin . Dave has Rangiora. restored many vehicles, for himself and othe rs, and his slides cove r a long period, and man y vehicles. He is GENERAL INFORMA TlON, CONTA CT ­ presently restor ing an Austi n Saloon, formerly ow ned by Cyri l Broad bridge , Barrie Hartley for the Marlborough Automobile Phone Ch-Ch (03) 598-416 (Day) Association, who plan to use it for promotional wo rk . (03) 427-568 (Evenings) Th e Annu al Winter Wand er to Lake Rotoiti took place ove r Qu eens '

PAGE TWEN TY FIVE Birt hday Weeken d and as usual us ove r new ground down Otaika finished up at Lorraine and Gerald proved a great success. A tour to Lake Valley to Oakleigh , up through Ward's for soup and snac ks, and Rotoroa on the Sunday was an extra Springfield an d Carte r's Valley, then Ge rha rd's fam ous mull ed wine . A fun treat. emerging at Mangapai from whence eve nt wo n by our host Ge rald . A point-to-point run on June 16th we returned to the Clubroom s. Again, was well atte nde d, but a mistake in the some from the large contingen t PETER FABER instructions caused a few furrowed managed to go astray and finished up brows. in strange places. It was certain ly a The Chai rmans' Tour on Ju ne 22nd busy run and proved the advantage of and Annual Dinner on th e 23rd carryin g numerous passengers, all NORTHOTAGO marked th e end of th e 1984- 85 season with good eyesight to find the clues. Although our local events have bee n officially. Th e Tou r was we ll organised Dion Coleman won this run and Ivan poorly atte nde d to, it appears the main by Ken Woodh ead and th e Dinner at Nobilo took home the ove r-50's club action has been in the garages and the Marlb orough Club, at whi ch the troph y. As usual the annua l dinne r and a few changes in vehicles. season's trop hies we re presented, was prizegiving held the same evening was Eion Woods from Omarama has enjoyed thoroughly by the 100 or so very well atten ded and enjoyed by all. been making steady progress on his who we re present. A health y atte nda nce at our club 1926 Ford " '1''' after recentl y having a night in June heard a talk on the mo tor job. Keith and Andr ew Perry MERV ATKINSON featur es of Amsoil by Phil Jones of are wo rking quietly on their 1911 Auckland . A typical, hard -sell Ove rland. Soon a body should be American film on the subject was also taking shape. Another veteran is Tom shown . For a mo re abbreviated Stepheri's 1906 Argyll. Th e body is NORTHLAND explana tion of this product we can ask being upholstered at presen t an d the our Steve. motor has bee n fired up afte r 20 yea rs The Clarke Cup ru n on Sunday 18th Our Night Rally on 22nd Jun e work. But not without problems, one May took us on an int eresting rout e coincided with the longest night of the bad ly cracked cylinde r was found . through town and out to the Limestone yea r and featured lightning and some After some adap ting this pro blem was reserve at Hikura ngi. Set by Joh n rain. After a good Pot Luck dinner, {im sorted out. Tom wo uld apprecia te Nuttall, it was a real tes t of one's Shaw had us synchronise our watc res hearing from any one who could help ability to correc tly read straight line then issued us with instructions w hich him locate some motor par ts. Keith diagrams and provided plenty of led us on either of two routes Ward is re-doi ng a motor for his 1930 candidates for Jim Montgomery's de pending on whet he r we were odd or Essex to replace his other cracked navigation clas ses scheduled for Ju ly. eve n rally numbers. Th e direc tions led block .John Ada mson's 1937 Hillman The winner of the cup was Martin us th rough some city areas but was is com ing along, with the motor being Salter. mai nly devo ted to pleasant, count ry wo rked on and much bei ng done on Bruce Littin set this yea r's End of driving. Apart from the occupants of a the rest of the car. Len Withers has just Registr ation Run and th is led mos t of couple of cars wh o got lost, we retired as a Police Sergeant and NEW FORD PARTS "NEW CATALOGUE" SIDE VALVE FORD V8 PARTS. Complete new range of clean imported stock covering all V8 's 1932-1948 both Passenger and Commercial vehicles. Parts sent anywhere in N.Z. New comprehensive catalogue available - a must to early Ford owners. Send $3.00 to us, postage included , to: AJAV'S VB SERVICES SHOP 3, 63 NEW WINDSOR ROAD AVONDALE, AUCKLAND. P.O. BOX 19-252 AVONDALE PH. 886-785

PAGE TWENTY SIX NELSON BRANCH 21st ANNIVERSARY RALLY 16th, 17th NOVEMBER 1985 Saturday 16th - Three Rall y Routes to suit all types of vehicles (competitive section) Evening - Cocktail Hour followed by Dinner (Prize Giving) Professional Entertainer Sunday 17th - Non competitive tour stopping at places of interest. Come to Sunny Nelson and celebrate 100 years of the motor car with us. c r

Enquiries to Rall y Secretary ~~. : .~~ John Barker ( ~ ~ 7 1 60 Dobsons Valley Rd ~Q':M: ~ NELSON . - intends to get right into restoring his Jim and Monica Fitzerald have sadly entertaining night it was, the major 1938 Chev Coupe. part ed with their 1928 Chrysler 75 feature being " Romancing the Stone" Jim Welsh has bee n quie tly working Roadster to a new home in and ancie nt Laurel and Hardy shorts on his bikes and also the 1924 Buick 4 Inver cargill. Lindsay Purvi s has part ed as well, finishin g with suppe r put on Tourer. Jim Boaden our newly elected out with his 1926 Essex to Balclutha by Jean Dunn. Also in June we had a Chai rma n. has fina lly got a coat of and has purchased a 1925 Dodge 4 roaring 20's night at whi ch I'm pleased black pa int on his Austin Sheerline. " Glass House" Sedan, from Wilson to say ever yone went completely Brian Perk ins, a new member , has Spite's shed. Progress has been rapid hayw ire and to see the many club obtained a 1929 Whippet 6 from up to date, perhaps it will mak e the mem bers turn ing up in costume was a Ashburton . After some motor repairs 25th Windsor after sitting around for treat. This was a terrific evening of fun has got it mot oring well again. Neil 20 years. with everyone letting their hair dow n, Rooney is making good progress on his I didn't reali se so ma ny of the 1934 Buick 8 Sedan, the mechanicals ANDYWILKIE members had furs and pearls tuck ed all complete and body back from the away. One male member wh o sport ed paint shop and on the chassis. Thi s a very well grown bushy moustache vehicle will be a real eye catcher. Neil had even carefully trim med it to a very O'Conn or is mak ing steady progress NORTH SHORE dapper affair! Once again Jean Dunn with a 1930 Model ARoadst er. Should was at the helm for the catering be a good motorin g vehicle with a Our club run for May was an easy to arrangements and a super b supper Claas motor fitted . One of our follow and relati vely short one starting was laid on. It was also nice to see a fou ndation members, Wally Malcolm from the clubrooms going into few Auckl and branch mem bers has bee n working on his 1926 Rugby. Auckland city and finish ing at the Go­ turning up for our socia l event. . ready for the 25th Windsor Rally. Kartin g Track at Avondale. Many We are once again going to be Har ry Andrew has the body comple ted members hadn 't been to an eve nt of visitin g Rotorua en mas se for the on his 1920 Briscoe, just windshield this kind before and it made an Annual Swap Meet and to show the and bonn et to go, then the finishin g interestin g venue with plenty of time success of last year we hav e a full bus touches. for the social part of rallyi ng to be load this time, so be prepared Rotor ua, Bill Todd, has decided to thin ou t his taken advantage of. we look forw ard to seeing you again. collection. We hear that his Chrysler To start the mon th of June we had a Dick Andr ew s, our new cha irm an has 77 has gone to Gore and the 1935 film evening at the clubrooms with recently restored a 1930 Essex Sedan . Packard was seen being transport ed Joh n W')ollams once again in charge of north. the projector and an extreme ly ELIZABETH SMART

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Falls. A few tricks proved a problem also mu st welco me Adelle as " first for some of the navigators but we lady", as behind every good ma n ther e ,ROTORUA \ managed to find a win ner! Jun e ru n must be the support and encourage ­ was simple. A good nu mber of cars ment of a good woman. Winte r, so far has bro ught mixed turned out on a very we t cold weather for our runs. In May a very afternoo n. Simple navigation took the MARlE HART sma ll number of cars turned out on a cars thr ough some of Rotoru a's bea utiful clear day for our annual club "nicer" stree ts with fun checks on the cap tain's run . We left our club rooms way . We sorted out a few hammer at 10.30 a.m. afte r a cuppa and a wee hands when the ladies had a nail gift for mothers (it was Mothers DaYI hammering competition and who SOUTHLAND and travelled around the lake and off could knit among the men . Finishing towards Tauranga on the Old Coac h at Fairy & Rainbow Sprin gs we had Th e first tocal all-night trial was a Road. We turned off and headed afternoon tea and enjoyed the great success with 25 cars and a lone toward s the coast and Te Puke . The bea utiful wa lk through the Springs, motorcycle covering large tracts of view was lovely - it was like driving seeing the trout and kiw is etc. A mu st Eastern Southland on a very cold night on top of the wo rld . Lunch was at the for all visitors to Rotoru a. in the middle of June. A grea t time was Paengaroa School then returning hom e At our A.G.M. we welcomed John had by all however and this eve nt will trave lling the bac k roads to Oke re Lamb into the chai r as Pres ide nt and becom e a regular addition to our local calenda r. Numerous othe r outings and a garage tour have been we ll supported with mem bers having a VINTAGE ELECTROPLATING chance to inspect restoration-in­ Nickel plating by slow-deposit, as on your original prog ress as well as other peo ple's stab les. vintage parts. Will not peel or crack, polishes to a On the rebu ilding fron t wo rk long-lasting lustrous shine, and gives better protection proc eeds on Alan Cleave r's very against corrosion. attractive 1930 Chevrolet roadster with details only to be completed. For quick service and quality work, consign your work to: Alan has spared no time or effort on this car and it is very hard to fault. The PRAlTS ELECTROPLATERS LID, NELSON mechani cal restorat ion has also been meti culous with every part being P.O. Box 474 Phone 77-283 replaced or overh aul ed . Howard

PAGE TWENTY EIGHT Fran ce mobile. Ever y part is in Have miniature but their re cord of reliability and longevit y made them world TARANAKI "Beaded Wheels" famous. Tar z has had this littl e roadst er for about 30 years but it is Easter was a busy weekend for a posted regularly to your now well on the way to completion. number of our member s wh o took part address. Only $8.00 for Anoth er man with a collect ion of small in the Hawk es Bay and Wellington cars is Ted Pope . Ted has several early Bran ch's respe ctive Rallys. Alth ough 6 issues (includes Morris 8 car s and thes e are all looking we haven't a mobile vehicle our fam ily postage). very tidy. A recent addition to the attende d the Wellington Branch's rally stable is a '47 Jaguar Ph litre and 'fed and through the kindness of othe r Write to: has already won an award in this Taranaki members were able to tak e beautiful car. part in some of the activities whi ch we Subscription Dept. Over Labour Week end, Southland thor oughly enjoye d. From comme nts P.O. Box 13140, Car Clubs will be celebrating 100 years mad e, the Hawkes Bay Rally was also of mot oring witha weekend of varied enjoyed by those who attended. Christchurch. activities chiefly designed to cater to On Sunday the 30th June, the dr ivers rather than the gene ral public. branch 's annual mid-winter run took Collector cars of all typ es are invited place. This is a family outing to the Kingsford-Smith has mad e more and it is expected that vintage ve hicles Stratford plateau on Mt Egmont for progress on his early Hudson will be the largest represent ation . lunch and snowfights. On descen ding spee dster and this large, somewha t 'Hands-on' activities from hill climbs the mountain we usu ally sample the sta rk , beast looks absolutely 'period' to circuit racing are planned. Th is hospitality of Sylvia and Robin Voss in on its hu ge wire wheels. Another car should be a great event so make Stratford to tha w out. bein g rebuilt is Tar z Sirn's 2CV Citroen enquiries now . The entry forms are out for Cloverl eaf. If Fords put America on Taranaki's " Rubber Duckie" Motor wh eels this is the krnd at car that made ALASTAIR McINTOSH Cycle Rally, to be held at Camp Huinga on 21st-22nd September, '85. The run will take place on Saturday aftern oon and is followed in the evening with a Smorgasbord me al. Hopefully the su n will shine this tim e as it did for us last year. Closing date for entries is the 15th September, 1985 with Rally Secretary, Gordon Wicks , 66 Ngam otu Road , New Plymouth, so don't miss out on a great tim e. MARILYN SURGENOR TAUPO Our branch had a picni c run in late May. It was a cool windy day but a good sheltered spot was found for the picnic beside Huka Falls. The rout e had some interesting stops, where som e of us had not been for years; there was Taupe's fine botanic gardens, and th e Aratiatia power house with the rapids which open for a spell twice a day. Th e information centre at the Wairakei Geothermal valley was especially interestin g too. As usual a couple of parties got tan gled HELP!! up with the ir instruction sheets, but all ended happily back at the Clubroom s We would like to buy a mid 1930's Packard carrier, for a 1935 for a warming cup of lea . Packard 120A Touring Coupe. The concours cup was awarded to Required for 1928 Cadillac 341A Fleetwood Se~an, 20" split Clare and Ran Anderson ; the ir M.G. rims to fit Art illary wheel or maybe a set of steel disc wh eels for T.O. is still in splendid ord er after about 15 yea rs and man y miles sin ce the sam e mod el. Early 30's Chev truck up to 2 ton had same rims. its proper restoration. Also require a 1927-31 Cadillac tail light completely round with The navigat or 's trophy was awarded 'Cadilite' on top . jointly to Aileen & Caroline Hindess in Contact -Denis McLachlan. Restoration Divisi on a modern and the Tyler Party in the Oldsmobile. Transport Lane There were several P.W.V .'s on this P.O. Box 19 outing and a chance to compare tw o Oxford. well preserved '55 Super Snipes. Ph 24-580. A.H. 24-105. Our A.G.M. in June was quite well attended and the usual swap around ensued .

PAGE TWENTY NINE SPARES SEEKER'S CHANGE OF ADDRESS BRAKE LINI NG SET Morris Minor S11 $2.50 Members of V.C.C. (2 wheels) Front an d Rea r Change of address and any BRAKE LINI NGSET Austin 16 1945-47 $2.50 enquiries re non-delivery of (2 w hee ls] Front Austin A70 1950- 54 "Beaded Wheels" should be Austin A90 Atlantic 1950-52 made to National Office, Aust in Heal y 100/4 r.o. Box 2546, BRAKE DISC PADS Ford Zep hyr 4.6 1962-66 $17.95 Christchurch. MKIII Subscribers SWIVEL PIN KITS Austin A30, A35, A40, $30.00 All enquiries to the publishers MKI Aside of "Beaded Wheels", MG Midget 948cc r.o. Box 13140, THERMOSTAT Olds mobile 1953-57 $3.95 Christchurch Pon tiac 1957- 67 Rover 60-75 - 80-90-100 Jack Hindess was cre ated our first CARBURETTOR KIT (Gasket Needle Valve $19.95 lire member . which pleased ever yo ne. + Seat) It's good to see Jack 's Topolino is Leylan d P76 get ting a new exhau st - pe rha ps the Holden HK HT 1965 body wi ll be on soo n too. Also we HO 235 V8 welcome to the branch Peter Fisher and his Atlan tic. The Essex Co upe is OIL PUMP ASSY Rover 75 1954 $30.00 progressing stea di ly ou tside town and TAPPETADJUSTING Austin 7- 8 12-1 6 s .50 may join us someday . Th e Andersons . SCREW '3 1 Model A, is slowing lately becau se of hou se renovations, but Ray Perry is WOLSELEY 6/90 $45.00 no t too far off finishing his Austin 7 Gear (with First and Secon d tourer. Sliding Hub Firs t SpeedI According to ou r grapevine th er e could be 2 or 3 of the branc h's ca rs HANDBRAKE CABLE A40 Devon GS3 $1.50 swa ppe d ar ound amo ng member s Front before th e year's finished . The scribes ' VACUUM UN IT Wolseley 4/44 $5.00 Essex recently went to Tok oroa wh er e DISTRIBUTOR the new lady ow ner will now be in among the action ther e. BRAKE MASTER MG TO TF $85.00 CYLI NDER ROBIN de -SIMAS BRAKE HOSES MG TD TF 55.00 Front & Rear WAIKATO LOCKING PETROL CAP Holden FJ FB FC FE 510.00 EJ Since the last Waikato Branch WATER pm "IP ASSY Vaux ha ll Viva 1256 $39.95 Beaded Whee ls repor t, we have held HC our AGM, our major rally of the yea r - the Do uble 50 - hosted the HALOGEN CO NVERSION KIT $100.00 centennial tour w ithin wh ich was 7" Dia Headl am p Lucas incorporated a car show, a long wi th QUARTZ H ALOGE N SEAL BEAM UN IT supporting neigh bouring branc hes $39.95 rallies. 5% Th e Doub le fifty (50/50 1 duri ng ou r ENG INE OVER/ HAU L Tr iumph 1200 530.00 ce ntennial year, saw appropriately 100 GASKET SET entries. Th e week end consis ted of a casual run on Saturday . wi th a meal SPEEDO CABLE ASSY Austin 7 1936-69 56.95 and noggin and natter held in the clubrooms that eve ning. Sunday and Please add $ 1.00 Postage on all Orders the dou ble fifty rally (fifty miles prior NEWS FLASH!!!!! to lun ch, 50 miles back to the finish ­ providing one doesn 't dev iate from th e ~ens;"Catalogue - Send .1.00'.&Packing inst ructions as in ten ded], The rout e was scenic over the maj orit y of its course , wi th the usu al traps mostly it ap pears discovered by the expe rts. Th e morning section took pa rticipa nts / from Cambridge, out th rough Te Miro, Kiwit ahi into Mat amata for the lun ch break at the rac eco urs e. Th e afternoon MOTORING ENTERPRISES sec tion was plott ed to travers e across the base of the Kaim ai ran ge, then GREENWOOOS CORNER-AUCKLAND P.O. BOX 29097 back thr ough Buck land , Whi teh a ll,

PAGETHIRTY Taotaoroa and into the Ca mbridge Ploughi ng Match in part nership wit h Hosp ital res ident s to kind y kids. This final chec k. Th e social fun ct ion this the Wait ak i Ploughing Assn . (the ir Club is most gra teful to those of you yea r wa s held in the Melville Rugb y "Silver Plough" Qu alifyin g eve nt], who took the time to ca ll in and show footba ll club roo ms, entertainme n t Tw o garage raid s to view tractors and us your vehicles as we ll as to the and frivolity being provided by some cars un der restoration by memb ers, response of our comm u nity to you r of the more da ring and brazen incl uding such names as Fordson, visit. mem bers of the club, wit h a fin ale Cas e, Oliver, Standa rd , Morr is, Essex, Members unable to be presen t had provided by XOS Stan Hughey, Chr ysler , Chevr olet , Oldsm obil e and an opportunity to see the even t at our dr essed in a white froc k wi th pink Hudson w hich between them should next Club meetin g than ks to an sas h, carry ing a handb ag full of see at least .another four vehicles on excellent video film shot by Ian lollipops. Th e m usic chose n to the rally scene in the next yea r plus 3 Cochrane 's int en din g member son, accom pany his pirouetti ng being the or 4 tra ctors which have become Gary. Goo d Ship Lollipop . Comper e Paula­ some thing of a habit with mem bers in Finally for the yea rs' ac tivity we rhyming-MeW ha had a little ditty to this rural com munity. combine d wi th North Otago to visit introduce each act and could probably In [uly we held a Club Dinn er Brian Featherstones " Chrome Platers" be persu ad ed to accept the position on complete wit h " Debonair Awards" to in Timaru , a visit enjoyed by all. fut ure occasions . those whose odd slips during the year Tra velling the few blocks fro m Prizegiving followed, wi th Ray hadn't been for gott en. Chrom e Plat ers to the S. Canty Officer telling the now tradi tional A la, Our August Myster y Run took Clubro oms to ro und our eve ning off at Alan Rober ts [Auckland] jo ke prior to mem bers 50 miles to Ge raldine , their Noggin an d Natter, our President the presentations being made. visiting a taxider mist , the Geraldi ne in his Mk4 Zephyr was stopped by th e Th e car show , by virture of a Vint age Mu seum and a stained glass local law for going "suspicious ly mountain of wo rk by the organisers, spec ialist en-route. slow ly" . Th at 's vintage motoring for saw a healthy profit made w hich w ill In the last 3 months of 1984 we you! in tim e be put to improving the provided morning tea for Mt Coo k In addition to these eve nts the facilities and env ironme nt of the Rally pa rticipants, had our annua l slowly increasin g fortuna te few with bran ch . Ploughing Mat ch and staged displays vehicles motoring atte nded Rallies at Th e night tr ial held dur ing the at the A&P Show and the local Alexandra, Oam ar u, Timaru and mo nth of May saw a reason abl y good Businessm en s' Assns. Satu rday Ash burton . Oave &Ethel Th omas turnout of car s, and the establish ment Christma s promo tion . followed the Co mme mor ative Tour as of the fact that ther e mu st be mo re February was reserved for our fa r as Christchurch. light avai lable during night trials up in calendar even t, the " Wallaby Run" , Fund raisin g vent ures have inclu ded Auckl and . It appea rs recently this ye ar attended by 34 vehicles and Raffles, Ploughin g Match es, Cantee ns, transferred memb er Brian Barnsley won by And y Wilki e from Nort h profit on our Wallaby Run and our had a litt le difficulty in finding his Otago in his '29 Willys Knight. May Swap Meet but the lar gest single way. Furthest travelled was Albert Harkerss amount has come from the vears' Recent sojou rns into neighbou ring '36 Austin from Moton au Beach , trading of our Par ts Departmen t: bra nches domains, saw Chris and Nor th Canterbury, 180 odd miles Doreen She lley pick up the 1st Veteran away. LINDSAY MCLEOD prize at Maunga Moan a, wi th lan Th e 100 yrs Commemorative Run Howell tak ing our 2nd PV in his 1936 detoured from SH 1 in to Waimate for a Riley Adelphi. brief stop at Seddo n Squ ar e w he re it Coming events wi ll include the was almost im possible to see the cars Wallaby Run Field Test, see monthly club nights with an associated for the locals who ran ged from Waimate Branch Notes. va riety of special feat ures. Club run s, one with a dinn er plan ned at the end of it, one is to be crypt ic, an other to assist wi th Otoro ha nga Centennial ce lebrations, these att rac tions coupled with the pote ntial of more restoration s being completed prior to the 1986 Pan Pacific should see eve n grea ter participation of mem bers over the coming months.

GAVIN BIRD WAIMATE Dur ing the las t yea r Dave Thomas and his "team " have rebuilt the kitchen in our clubroorn s complete wi th two ran ges, and vinyl on th e floor , installed worn ens and men s toilets and complete d the meeti ng room . Th is year they will finis h the ma in hall and alrea dy have most of the mater ials availab le. This has been a massive project but wi ll set th is young branc h up for man y years. When not att ending work ing bees members hav e pa rticipa ted in many events th rou gh the yea r including a

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I ~ ·S' _ I O~ 1 ~ _.... 350".6011 . J 50 . 6 1/, 150.610 PAGE THIRTY·TWO WA NT ED For 1926 'T' pick-up . Rod from Glassified Ads. dashboard to ca rbure ttor, end of stee ring w heel to carburettor , and end of steer ing to commuta tor. RATESFOR CLASSIFIEDS WANTE D TO BUY Two headligh t lenses . Dash lamp , Front windscree n for Armstron g hand w ipe r. Rea r tail lamp. Set of Members of Vint age Car Club In c. Sidd eley Sapphire 346. Contac t Les irons & bows for hood . Phone S4.50 for first 40 words or less thereafter 3 Davidson . Ph one collect Roxbu rgh collect 286- 166 . (Evenings) Uppe r cents per word. (02941 48391. Hutt. Members must be financial and state their branch. 1935 CHEV MASTER DE LU XE:- Very WANTED Indian 74 1 B Mil itary Non-Mem ber or igin al and complete . Mechanically Model parts - speedome ter, ammeter , S5.00 for first 40 words or less thereafter 3 AI , ve ry littl e ru st. Register ed an d swi tch hou sing. Indian '28 Scout pa rts cents per word. warra nted. For sa le or swap for a - speedome te r & fittings, switc h, gene rator. Sid Mosw ell, Au ckland BOX AD. S5.00 extra to above rates. Buick or Motorcycle around 1940-1960. Co ntac t V.P. Fost er , 21 0 4783172 (colle ct) . PHOTO AD. S11.00 extra to above rates. Beach Rd , Kaikoura, ph 487 Kaik oura . Enclose good black and white or coloured PARTS FOR SALE photo. As a result of a garage clean out I Above rat es apply for each W ANTED have th e follow ing for sa le: adve rtisement M.G.T.F. 1500. Prefer res tor ed o r T R2 - bon ne t, Alfa Berl ina - roof (ne w). ZA/ZB Magn ett C .W . & Advertisments must be typed or clearly in complete going order. Cash bu yer. Pho ne Hamilton 66891. pinion 8/39 , Chev. C .W. & pinion printed. 11142, Essex 1929 (app ro xima te ly) .axle sha ft (new). Brabham ma g w heel 13" x 8", Lotus 7 mag w heel CHEQUE OR POSTAL NOTE MUST BE FOR SALE - 1926 Mor ris Cowley ENCLOSED 13" x 6" (ne w). 19" En glish roadster (Bullnose model). Ch assis & motorcycle rim s ch rome (2 new). Send to: The Advertising Manager, mechanicals re stored from gro und up . Bren Gun Carrier w heels narrow P.O. Box 13140, CHRISTCHURCH Bod y to do. Realistic pri ce to so meone type (new). Au stin Sheerli ne who would complete the rest orat ion. run ning chassis plus doors, 2 seater not later than IOt h of month preceding Ph 772-814 Dunedin or 764-443 publication. bum ble tail body shell ex 4 1/ 2 Wellington . Bentley, Filler cap and neck for 4Y2 Bentley [new ], Spe ed o for 3 litre Bentley, Bui ck 1939 carbo (new BOX AD. rebuild). Bill Clark, phone 296 -835 Your ad. will have greater T,..estone or P.O.Box 25-026, Chris tchurch . impact in a border. Remit S5.00 put Quality first extra to normal rates and ask for FOR SALE - Co mpletely restor ed Box Ad. 1937 Nash LaFayette Light 6 Series M.G., P.A. or P.B. 371 0. No expe nse spa red . Co m plete Buy unrestor ed , partly res to red or with many spa res , Manuals etc . Pri ce BUl CK PARTS WANTED:- 1941 olde r restor at ion. Anyth ing S10,000 negotiable . Would co ns ide r SPECIAL . Diff er ential - pr efer ably consi de red . Please write or phon e trad e of Vintage or Pos t-Vin tage complete, hub ca ps , origina l radio ­ wi th det ails to Chris Wheeler Ph English Motor cycl e prefer ably or the reabouts, grill, pair dri ving ligh ts 34-227 [collec t], 8 Beech worth Ave , restor ed or near restor ed as part to suit th at year. Would be int er ested Chris tchurch 2. paym ent. Write 11 Hu xley Street, in most parts for 1941 Buick. Also Timaru or phon e 60·066. would like to hear fro m anyone who owns a 194 1 Buick. Contac t V.P . PUTARURU MOTOR Foster, 210 Beach Rd , Kaik oura or REBUILDS LTD phon e Kaikoura 487. Babbit bearings made new BUI CK PARTS WA NTED:- 1934 8-40. again by Centrifugal Radiat or emblem , I have never seen an casting. original one and wo uld like to buy one or get one for ca st copy. Also qu arter­ light w ind ow fra m es in good orde r o r information on how best to make th em. Would like to hear from an yo ne w ho has, or is restoring a 34 Buick. FOR SALE Contac t V.P. Fost er, 210 Bea ch Rd. : 1938 Vau xhall 14/6 DX Touring Kaik oura, pho ne 487 Kaikoura. Saloon ve ry tidy cond itio n , new upholstery and carpe ts, com fortable an d reli able vint age Banks Peni ns ula Branch motoring, trail er load of sp ares, POMEROY TRO PHY works hop manual , $4, 100 o .n.o. Ruapuna , Saturday 2nd November, Co ntac t Te rry Murray, 88 1985. For details please contac t Len Ran gitoto Road , Papa toe toe , May , 87 Waltham Road , 70-78Taupo Street. Phone 7993. Auckl an d . Ph: 2782373 (V.C. C. Chris tchurch 2. PUTARURU member)

PAG E THIRTY THREE FOR SALE Hudson Supe r Six 1929 FOR SALE OR TRADE. Rover car FORD PARTS res tored [excep ting some chrome] parts aro und 1930 Vintage 4 cylinder registered and wa rran ted . Com fort­ engine and floor change gearbox, fron t Falkners Garage able rally vehicle. Most reluctant sale assembly wheels and some body parts . of fami ly, friend due to Labour Contact Denis Alexan der , 126 Fairfield (Since 1956) Gove rnment! $11,500 o.n .o. M. Road, Hawera. Telephone 83232. Spackman, Box 46 Sanson. Ph Sanson (Brian Falkner, Prop.) 505. WANTED . Norton 1947 E.8.2. Prop Large stocks of new, rebuilt, stand. Please contact Don Gordo n 36 Seine Rd. Milford, Auck land . Phone secondhand parts for Ford V8's FOR SALEEssex Super Six 1931. 468-464 . up to 1977 . Please send S.A.E. Seda n. Beautifu lly restored having for your requirements to 184 travelled only 44,000 miles in its life. WANTED - for 1935 Riley 9 H.P. Clyde Street, Island Bay, Wgtn. Many spare pa rts. Genuine reason for Armstr ong Sidde ley pre-select gea r sellin g ($69501 . Serious enq uiries box. Prefer complete box suitab le for Phone 837·558 please to: Rev . Frank McKean ($6950) rebu ilding. A.J. McCarthy, 144 Presbyt erian Man se, Pokeno, R.D.1. Norrn an dale Rd, Lower Hutt. Ph Phone Pukekohe 66287 . 698248, Wellington. FOR SALE - Coil sp rings made to sample. Harley Davi dso n valve springs in stock. H.D. footboard MOTORCYCLES AND ACCESSORIES LTD rubbers and H.D. and Ind ian twist grip ru bber s now ava ilab le. 6 volt mic INCORPORATING batte ries. 1/4" x 3/8" roller bearings. AUCKLAN D MOTORCYCLES LTD 7/8" spa rk plugs . 6 volt mic batteries. Tie down straps . Alvis 3 litre head gasket sets. Write for price list to Rob 150 PONSONBY ROAD, PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. Knight , Box 120, Sanson . PHONE: 765-945 P.O. BOX 21-391 , HENDERSON, WANTED FOR:- 1926- 27 Flat AUCKLAND 8. radiator, Morris Oxford - parts, any body parts, hood bows, luggage rack , mudguards, windscreen, sea ts etc . AKRONT ALLOY RIMS NOW IN STOCK horn , instrument se ts or parts, ignition WMO 1.20 19" 40 hole WM3 2.15 19 " hole switches, door hand les & locks, rear WM1 1.60 19 " 40 hole WM3 2.15 18 " hole diff . or hub & shock abso rbers, WM1 1.60 20" 40 hole WM4 2.50 18 " hole literat ure or info rmation please contact - B. Mead, 99 Pah Rd. Epsom , WM1 1.60 21" 40 hole WM4 2.75 18 " hole Auckland. Telephone 655-868 . WM2 1.85 18" 40 hole WM4 2.75 18 " hole WM2 1.85 19" 36 hole WM5 3.00 18 " hole FOR SALE - Motoring books and maga zines , large selection. Veteran, WM2 1.85 19 " 40 hole WM5 3.00 18 " hole vintage, classic , mo tor racing. Rare WM3 2 .15 18" 40 hole WM6 3 .50 16 " hole magazines such as Spo rts Car Please indicate cross-section preferred i.e. H or STD 1948-1950. Aust ralian, British and AMAL MONOBLOCS 375 376 & 389 carbs have been N.Z. Motor Racing Progra mmes. Send $1 note for compreh ensive list. Joh n reconditioned featuring rebor ing & resleeving. They are Hearne, 54 King Edward Ave, available either as complete carbs , or recond itioned bodies Bayswa ter, Auckland 9. i.e. body , slide &jet block , and are sold on exchange . PISTONS to suit industrial/stationary engines . Villiers and FOR SALE BSA, in various sizes, all new with rings. Also, we still have 1936 Austin Ruby Saloon. stocks of new Hepolite pistons to suit Matchless Ariel and Complete and ready for restoration . Also parts for Austin BSA; mostly older models . 10. Offers to Les Boddin gton, 52 LYCETTE SADDLE SEATS complete, bases , springs & Fox Road, Wanganui. Phone covers CEI THREAD NUTS in 20TPI & 26TPI also CEI bolts 44-127. DOHERTY LEVERS mag air clutch & brake also pins & MUDGUARDS WANTED - for 1926 screws. ROUND TAIL LIGHTS vintage type to suit most Dodge Brothe rs four cylinde r tourer , models . TANK BADGES BSA round & winged , AJS separate especially fron t left han d side . Cont act letters, Panther, TRIUMPH 1950's types, 'Twenty One' with other Dodge owners welcom ed . 'Tiger 90' 'Tiger 100' 'Tiger 110' 'Speed Twin' MATCHLESS Please con tac t Cameron Hor lor , 17 Arrow Rd, Fores t Hill, Auckland. Ph winged 'M' and round winged 'M' VELOCETIE DOT BSA Star 4109458. etc LUCAS Rita Ignition kits & Magneto Replacement kits PETROL & OIL tank covers bayonet fitting , ROADHOLDER WANTE D. Early 30's hand change Ariel gearbox , two bolt mounting. top fork caps . NORTON g/box inspection caps with 'Norton' Have for exchange, 4 bolt Burman or cast. MATCHLESS cast lnsp. caps. VELOCITY STACKS late 4 bolt Stumey box . Also need spun ally with adaptors to suit monos & concentrics. motor parts for Ariel Squa re 4 1930. CHAINCASE SEALING BANDS for Norton Singles. SELL. Villiers 250 sq ua re barrel conversion unit, incomplete , wo rn, RING, WRITE OR CALL - JOHN & CAROL YN but good gea rbox . $100. Ivan Happer , Dunsandel , Canterbury. Ph 254-175.

PAGE TH IRTY-FOU R 1927 LA SALLE PARTS WANTED WANTED - WILLYS KNIGHT - 7" Front & Rear bu mpers & attac hments. scripte d headlight lense, 20" 6 stud Rear spare tyre carrier & rim , tail light , split rims (5" wide]. Model 66 rad iato r AIRPORT vacuum tank complete . Horn , 303 surround. Con tac t R. Baines, 6 Moa exhaust manifolds. (Have 3281. Any Street , Taih ape. Ph 706. WDGE interior fittngs. Handles, ash trays etc. Headlight wiring tubes & La Salle Logo TYRES WANTED betwee n same crankhandle cover. 700 x 21 ur gen t. New prefe rred but MOTELS Body parts Sedan or Victoria . Rear of used ones in good condition (form erly Ke ndal Lodge) front doors or body plans for sam e. acceptabl e. 4-6 required . Top price VCC Member. T.L. McKenzie, Box paid for good tyres. Phone 484-775 105 Roydvale, Avenue, 3053, On erah i, Whangarei or Phone Christchurch - Brian Wright, Christchurch 60368 collec t (La Salle]. (Member ) Phone 585-119 WANTED - Externa l sun visor for 1930 Model A Ford . Swap a 1928-29 Spacious family uni ts, Plymouth visor for Model A visor or quiet setting, next door will buy Ford one straight out. Writ e to to Russley Hotel and B. Carneron. 238 Sewell Stree t. or Phone 12095 Hokitika [member]. Golf Course. WANTED Twin cylinde r Ax Renault front FOR SALE - Hu mb er Super Snipe Only 2km from axle, circa 1912. Description: 1955 one owner. Garage d since new. Airport. 103cm approx between king pin Body excellent. motor needs ove rhaul. Nearest motel comp lex centres, 73 cm ap prox between Offers, J. MacPhee. "Mason Ridge" . sp ring pad cen tres , brass covers on P.B., Hastings. Phone 789-496 . to McLeans Island. thru st bea rings. " I" shape d beam. FOR SALE - Ford T 1917 Doctors Special off-season Coupe restored. un ique ra re car . rates to V.C.C. Phone Hinds 37-072 or w rite Ron Members. Winchester No. 3 R.D. Ashb urton. Proprietors: Err ol and SWAP ON LY Kathryn Smith Set 5 Buffalo Wire Wheels 24in suit Member F. C.C. 1923- 25 Cad illac. For 19in or 20in Buffalo wires for 1927-29 Cad illac. Reply Ken lnwood. 140 Evans St. WANTED : Model A Ford Phaeton . Tim aru . unrestored comp lete or incom plete. :::--::::~~ Citroen 1936-1956 ope n 2 or 4 sea ter ALSO FOR SALE 1929 Essex Coupe olde r model, resto red or unr estored . Hans Steer ing box brake arms and rods rest oration. Reg & W.O.F. Trailer load Compter, p.a. Box 4023, Karno. (below brake pedal], clut ch stirr up of spa res $8500 o.n.o. Phone 580-598 (front of gearbox] and any other Auck land . WANTED. Sidecar chassis for 1927 Renault parts. Wr ite R. Gibbs, 84 Ind ian Chie f also carrier, horn and Half Mile Road , Tuatapere or ph [WANTED. Any 19 inch wire w hee ls to handbrake lever. Swap a complete 6137 Tuatapere collect. j suit M.G. or Riley (42mm hu b). Gavin Indian light switch with ammeter for a ( Bain, 'Waitahuna', Govern ors Bay . Christchurc h . comp lete headli gh t. Alan Craythorne, FOR SALE - 1930 Hu mber Snipe. 22 O'Brien s Road, Christch urc h 4, This large and luxuri ous saloon is WANTED Blackbu rn or J.a.p. mo tor phone 484-985. comp letely original. Condi tion of for 1928- 30 350cc Cotton mo tor cycle coachwork and inter ior is near new. also any othe r parts or info rmat ion WANTED : For 1906 Darr acq Type S 4 Motor is presently being . abo ut this bike . Contac t Robbie cylinde r: 1 radiator made by G.A. recond itioned. Would accept $8,500. Eunson , 139 Bourke Street. Paris, 4 hubcaps (80mm diameter) , Ph 764-443 Wellington . Invercargill. Ph: 74030. (member) mec hanical part s, information . Contact: Hans Comp ter, p.a . Box 4023, Kam o. Phone: Whanga rei 52608.

WANTED Amal HHR 26 Carbure tto r, Lucas tail lamp type TF 201 or stop tail lamp No. 39, Interior o IKON cour tesy light len se, two door ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT LTD mounted bakelite ashtrays and I2v Klaxon horn all to suit 1929- 31 Rover CUSTOM BUILT ALLOY 10/25. Also 3 blade aluminium fan to suit Rover 9/20 and Motometer PISTONS TO SUIT ANY suitable for vintage Ame rica n car. ENGINE - ANY OVERSIZE. M.D. Goodbehere, 47 1 Stokes Valley Road, Stokes Valley. Ph 637691.

WANTE D TO BUY: Windscreen for DAVID GILES 1963 - 330 Dodge Seda n. (possibly PHONE: 567-162 P.O. BOX 51-056 same as Plymouth Belveder e). Phone 24B RYLOCK PLACE, PAKURANGA, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Reg Dickie, Auckland 444-9952.

PAGE THIRTY FIVE WANTED bodyparts for 1928 Oldsmob ile. Possibly Roadster or Coupe rear section . Also any 25th Anniversary Rally information of manuals. Contact A. Battig, Lake Moer aki Motor Lod ge, 7th December 1985 P.B. Hok itika. Ph. Haast 88 1.

North Otago Branch invite WANT ED DIAMO ND T tru cks or parts of. Any yea r or model you to join us for the considered. Especially need clock, fuel gauge, hubcaps, grill etc for 1938 mode!. Brian Miller , Bay Rd , Oxford, biggest rally yet. Canterbury. Pre Rally Entry Information MOTOR CYCLE WANTED - Vee C. Bringans, Box 360, Oamaru. Twin Vin tage or Veter an preferab ly British . 1964 Triumph spee d twin relu ctantly for sale or swap. Contact WANTED. Sankey, Dunlop etc FOR SALE MG PA " British Jaeger" Gary Huddlest on , 32 Orm ond St, pressed steel wh eels to suit beaded Speedo-rev counter faces. Per fect Wood ville. Ph . 489 61. edge tyr es 26 x 3, 700 x 80, 710 x 90 reproduct ion in origina l colours . sizes (appr ox 20- 21 inch) narrow rim . $26.50 eac h also dom ed glasses for Gav in Bain, 'Waitahuna ', Gov ernors same at $15 each. F. Carter care p.a. Bay, Christchurch. Box 3808 7 Howick or Phone 5344756. WANTED Dunl op 450 x 19 tyr es 2 WANTED only to suit pre war MG . Also an y CRESTER 1927- 28 Cad illac La Salle Par ts. parts for MGP.A. or F. Magna . F. Radi ator cap, petrol cap, headlight Ca rte r car e PiO. Box 38087 Howi ck or len ses - depress or tiit ra y 9 19/16 Phon e 5344756. x 10 15/32. And any othe r parts. To CAR Swa p: Brown Head lamps 10 11/16 WANTED len se. Vete ran Studebake r advance Chassis & bod y pa rts for 1930 retard levers & qu adr an t. 1927 Willy 's six I V. ton tru ck . 135in Cadillac Radi ator comp lete . 1928 wheelbase also handbook. SALES Dodge bumper ett es & sp are tyre Hubcaps for 1928-31 Fargo V. ton carrier. 1931 Ch ev horn. Repli es and an y othe r parts. C.R. Ken Inwood , Ph Timaru 83-68 1 or Hu tch ings, 11 Ballanc e Ave, 374 Worcester Street w rite 140 Evans St, Tima ru. Papatoet oe. Phone 2787388. Christchurch

JAG UAR Mk 5 Saloo n. Com plete PARTS WANTED For 1950 Buick original car for restoration. 3'/. litr e se ries 70 engine , pa rts, of, or, complete be lieve d 1949 . Not running at presen t. exhaust manifold including hot box, BUYING Has bee n sto red for some yea rs. Bod y 1940-52 may fit. 19 Nikau St, in good condition with only rust in Wan ganui. Phone 45·801 collect. OR SELLING cabin floor. Inte rior requires FOR SALE Rare 1928 Mode l A Specia l refur bishing. Car prese n tly in Coupe (49-A). Good original bod y. Ch rist church . $3,500 o.n.o . For furt he r 90% panel beaten . Good running gea r. GOOD USED CARS informa tio n Phon e Dunedin 876-516 All hard to get parts ther e. Still or write p.a. Box 1612, Dun edin. registered (body origina l, not mad e up WANTED Magneto Bosch ZR4 or ZR6. from pa rts .] Write: Ruth Howard, 18 2 spark dual. ie 2 plu gs per cy!. Mag Tamatea Ave , Pt England, Auckland, ign an d battery coil ign. Kingst on 5 6. Or phone 2666405 Auckland. NOEL Ball Carburett or. Plea se con tact Nei l Cox , 67 Bradbury Rd, Howick Ak. Phone 535 -6835 . BEECROFT WANTED for 1929 20/60 Vaux hall Wir e wh eels , rear gua rds, front and Member L.M. V.D.A. rear bumpers, head light len s and park lights, radi ator , tai,Llight, l~ g e carrier , speedo, instrument panel. Member Vintaje sh'6CK absorbers, an y parts consider ed . Car Club {N.Z. G~p e , 79 Rockfield Road , FOR SALE Penrose, Auckland , Teleph one: 1925- 55 Master 6 Buick , in -5 98-57'~ i- \ J.. 1 ~ immaculate condition only done n about 800 miles since comp letion. PAY A$1000, or more depending on All work done by profession als . condi tion, for original R.H .D. Squar e Price S18,000 based on payouts , Telephone 897-715 hole transmission cover suit 09-10 T my tim e not inclu ded . Phone 73892 Ford. Mark Herdrnan , 398 Stenh ou se or w rite Bernie Dawson , 2 1 After Hours 881-387 Street, Koongal, Rockh ampton , 4701. Elizab eth Stre et. Whangar ei. [Aust.]

PAGE THIRTY SIX RACING TYRES I have the following USED racin g ELECTROPLATING tyres for sale: 425 x 15 - 450 x 15 (unu sed but Electroplaters old], 500 x 15 - 500L x 15 [unu sed oti- but old) 525 x 15, 550 x 15 - 550 x 16 - 700 x 16 - 525 x 18, 550 x 18 Copper (Dull and Bright), Nickel, Chrome, Brass and Zinc. - 650 x 18, also 13" - 15" , 16" ­ 17" casings . Bill Clark, phone Stainless Steel Electropolishing. 296-835 or P.O. Box 25026, Christ­ churc h. Automotive, Motorcycle, Marine and Jobbing Plating. FOR SALE. 1955 Aero Willys Sedan, Lots of spares and in motoring W. TOOMEY LTD condition. $4,000. Or will trade for 1936 or earlier W.O. ve hicle with the P.O. BOX 22-453, 21·35 Ferry Rd, Christchurch addition of a 1940 Willys 440 Seda n in motoring cond ition , this vehicle value Phone 62·559 aro und $5,000. Would negotiat e for vehicle in motoring condition of a moderate price ran ge, for both of these vehicles . Contact Andy Wilkie, 11 STU DEBAKER FOR SALE Evered SI. West on or ph one 49793 1963 Gran Tu rismo Haw k 289 V8 1930 Triumph Super Seven Oamaru. Auto Trans. 4 Barr ell. PB. Receipt s Roadster fully restored with new for rebuild . Front end rebuilt. Good tyres, paint, uph olstery, hood , also BSA 1914 4 1,4 HP. Rebu ilt original condi tion . Run s well. fully reconditioned engine yet to engine/ge arbox . Wh eels re-spoked. $7800. Studebaker 1953 Cham­ be run in. Replies to Ted Fusse ll, 32 new tank, nickel plat ing redone . Small pion. Und er restoration all parts to Toorak Ave , Chri stchurch , 4. Lack work to finish . Selling due to purcha se finish. $1000. Stud ebaker 1951 of space necessitates th is sale. of anothe r vehicle. Chris Park er, 17 Champion . Unres tored. Good tidy Norwoo d Rd, Bayswater , Auckland. condition. Or iginal cloth seating. Ph 457-696. Run s well $4000 . Ph 67-974 WANTED - On e 6.50 x 16 Fires tone Invercar gill. tyre. M.W. Toohey , 3 Hinau Place, OFFERS. Nash Light Six 1929 4 door Timar u. sedan has been tru cked . 2 new tyres 500 x 20 dri veabl e runs we ll. Wanted WANTED. To complete restoration of for Cadillac 1925 V63, radiator badge a Indi an Pow er Plus. Clut ch pedal. WANT ED - Arm y Ind ian Head Light (laure l leav es around crest]. Radiator hand-brake lever , 20 tooth starter Rim. Sell Austin 10 1939 comp lete, 4 Cadillac Script, 8 day clock, cigar pinion , breather pipe and nut , rear tyres, near new spare. Never used . lighter, bulb holder and cover for lead mud guard, chain guards, one fuel cap Mechan ically good, body some ru st , light or sump drip tray, front snu bber's (suit 1917 tank s) tool boxes, Nuts and spare body parts. Driveable. Offers tail light , door and lenses and 1 inse rts for small valve inlet manifold , aro und 5750.00, L.G. Hubbard No. 4 reflector for tail light. Have some 1914 tap pets. SWAP. 1914 Pope & White RD Chri stchurch . Phone ChCh pieces to swa p for above. Mike motor Harl ey bac k w heel. Con tact. 29270 1. Blund ell, Seaview , R.D.12 Mast erton. David [ones PH 577 12 Temuka or writ e 39 Allnatt St.

PHOENIX GROUP OF COMPANIES PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO. OF NEW ZEALAND LTO PROVIDENT LIFE ASSURANCE CO. LTD. FOR SALE 1949 Ford V8 single spinne r, last FIRE - LIFE - ACCIDENT - MARINE ow ner 30 years, black , registered & M.O.T. W.O .F., 182,000 miles, VINTAGE & VETERAN VEHICLE good runner, $4,500 - plus good spa re car (complete but pa rtially INSURANCE dismantled) su it rest oration. $5,950 the pair (may split) O.n.O.Contact : Christchurch Branch: P.O. Box 38 Ralph, 70 Tuam St, Christ church 1. Ph : 69-263/381-656/325-474 Chri st­ 76 HEREFORD STREET Phone 791-054 church. (Consider trading British mo torcycle). Local Offices Throughout New Zealand

PAGE THIRTY SEVEN ENGINE VALVES COACHBUILDING Engine valves rebuilt or made for all makes and models. For Petrol, CNG, LPG. Engine reconditioning ENGINEERING RESTORATION Veteran or Vintage American or English models For any work on your veteran, vintage, post Phone or contact vintage or historic racing car you would be well advised to try the experts first. Gordon Wright New Zealand's original professional restoration Rebuilding Services shop, established over ten years, can draw on a 2/81 Princes Street Otahuhu wealth of experience to solve your problem. Phone OH 2766501 Repeat business from overseas clients speaks for itself and one vehicle in the workshop now is to WANTED for 1910 Veteran B.S.A. 4 be entered in one of the world's major concours cylinder car sidevalve motor or front two cylinders which were cast in D'elegance. Watch this space! pairs, raised letters B.S.A. on water jacket, crankcase, sump & gearbox. Any information welcome R.M. AUTO RESTORATIONS LTD Moore, 168 Alford Forest Rd, 148 CARLYLE STREET Ashburton. CHRISTCHURCH. WANTED for Pan Pacific Rally, loan of vintage car for Australian P.O. BOX 22273 TELEPHONE 69988 enthusiast. Owner of Whippet Dodge, Chrysler cars. Reciprocal Joan for Aussie Rally or Monetary agreement. "SPANNERS OR TOOLS with the Contact Noel Jack ph 57801 Temuka name DOUGLAS stamped into them AUTOMOBILE YEAR or Box 75 Temuka. (Member). (to complete my original Douglas BOOK motorcycle tool kit]. motorcycle tyre WANTED for '26 to '29 Harley pump with "Douglas Motors" A once in a lifetime Davidson Joy Boy 350 side valve. stamped into it. Also wish to buy any opportunity to purchase a Front wheel, carburettor, mudguards Douglas literature or handbooks, fabulous set, from 1953 to have tanks frame and other Harley particularly in the 1910-15 years. Any Parts 1929 and 250 Ariel motor for reasonable price paid or swaps. Alan 1985. swaps or will buy. Write Noel Jack, Brehaut, 22A Cain St. Timaru. Phone Original copy still wrapped, as Box 75 Temuka. Phone 57801. 89501. are some others, (never used) all in beautiful condition. WANTED: Radiator for 1927 Buick , WANTED - For 1948 Hudson Sedan - Reasonable pricing at, Standard Six. Sieves I have aplenty, a 262cc Motor Parts, Water Pump, 1st, 10 years at $200 ea $2000 good radiator I do not. Also require Cover for Tim ing Chain, Bottom Front split rims for above vehicle. Size is 525 Fly Wheel, Engin e Mounts, or Motor 2nd, 10 years at $100 ea $1000 x 21. Barrie Hartley, 40 Ariki Place, for Parts, Boot Handle, Headlight 3rd, 12 years at $ 50 $ 600 Christchurch 4. Phone 427-568. Surrounds, Park light fittings, Crome for Back outside L.H. window. Fred A true Collector's Set, 32 FOR SALE - 1954 Austin A40 Habib, 38 Yatton St, Tauranga. Ph: years of Motoring for $3600 ­ Somerset, English assembled. Good 88169. reliable car still in daily use. One lady now, in 5 years worth $7000 owner last 11 years. Very tiuy plus?? Ph: 567769 Auckland. condition, current registration and W.O.F., multitudinous spares. Must go to good home. $1,000 o.n .o. Neil FOR SALE. 1938 International D35R 3 Barnard, phone (071) 88-330, 36 ton truck. Ideal P.V. Commercial for Hinernoa Street, Whakatane. member with vintage machinery (Member). interests to transport tractors etc , motors really well with its O.H.V. WANTED. Large self generating motor. Lots of spares available S2,000. headlamp - anything considered Contact D.W. Wilkie, 8.0.R.D., Gavin Bain, 'Waitahuna', Governors Oamaru or phone Maheno 538. Bay, Christchurch. FOR SALE 1924 Vauxhall 14/40 Tourer. Completely restored for 1980 BSA Club NZ - 1st All British Rally International Rally, only 3,000 To commemorate 75th Anniversary of BSA we are inviting members of miles since then. Excellent the V.M.C.C. to attend on any motorcycle except Asian. condition throughout. Spare motor Date: 26-28th October (Labour weekend) plus bags of spares. Reluctant sale. Venue: Wellington - camping Genuine enquiries only. Tauranga Entry Forms: P.O. Box 40382 Upper Hutt 66301. Entries Close for V.C.C. members October 5th

PAGE THIRTY EIGHT SPARES WANTED for 1930 Packard 740 Super 8. A complete parts ca r or a complete mo tor , a head, spares etc, 1926 to 1934 Big 8's , many parts interchangea ble, details & pri ce to member Phone 595-403 anytime, or write 230 Marua Rd, Mt Wellington Auck . 6.(Memberl

Commemorative Tour Envelopes "PACKARD PARTS WANTED" Head Rare double cancelled envelopes, carried on tour. Dated Bluff Post for 1929-1930 Big 8 Packard Phone mem ber 275-603 1, Auckl and Office 23rd March 1985 and Cape Reinga Post Office I Oth April 1985. B. Belcher. Collector's items, limited number available $2.00 each plus postage 50c , send to Earl Preston Clo 77 Grange Street, Christchurch 2. FOR SALE - BSA Go ld Star ZB32 Mint , plunger fra me . $400 0. Box 302, Tauran ga, Ph . 62-656. FORSALE Over 150 Motoring Books WANTED: For 1922 Studebaker Light -Automo bile Years; Dykes; Aus tin; Six Sedan ; inside light and light switch , Ch ev; Motorcycle; Mod el Engineer; full set of dash gauges, tail -light (drum sae for lists. c.1920 Continental 4cyl & mod el], rad iator and radiator gearbox . Ande rson engines; pedestal surround , also window gizmos that are grinde r; Blacksmith s Vice, Forge, round , [ap prox 50c piece size) and Blowers; V8 banner ; Fiat 850S, 124S; have a springload ed arm that presses Alfa Guilia ti Begg FF; Mistr al. D.M. the fram e against the door, a fuel THE MORRIS EIGHT Bilb rou gh , Glads tone, Mastert on RD4. gauge that fits into tan k, horn, inside TOURER CLUB OF Phone G LS 7 13. door ha ndles , inside door locks. Can NEW ZEALAND (Inc.) trade excellen t radiator & surround Ten years of service and WANTED Muffler and Tail Light for a 1924? and Armstrong Siddeley radiator satisfaction to an evergrowing 1954 MAC . Velocett e mot or cycle. R. in exc ellent orde r. Wr ite Dave band of 8hp connoisseurs. Beths, 46 Hebron Rd , Brown s Bay, Toomey , 11 Newton St, Tim aru Membership is currently over 250 Auc kland. Phon e 403826 1. (member) or ph one 84794 ev eni ngs. internationally. Our club is built around the FOR SALE 1928 Morris Cowley parts. manufacture of new precision Reconditioned short block, new ma g, 1937 Chrysler-Plymouth engine newly parts and literature, e .g . engine mint radi ator, calorme te r, assorted reconditioned . Seri al P4-108125, mounts. axle c orks. brake hoses. parts etc . Chris Slater. Ph : 49466, 3 118" bored 30-th ousand ove r, new king pin sets, workshop manuals. Greytown. pistons and bearings, $400 (with hea d , service information bo oks etc. sump, man ifold , gas ke ts). Never run . Over 84 individual items in stock. STUDEBAKER PARTS WANTED Also othe r comp lete small bore used Fellowship and honest advice Differ ential or crown wheel and engines and pre-war Plym outh parts shared freely. Monthly Newsletter pinion for 1922-24 EK Big Six. Will for sale . Bob Hamilton , ph on e keeps you up to date with latest purchase or swap for other Stu debaker Aucklan d 478-4402. projects, technical information and s ocial events. parts. Chr is Slater. Ph : 49466 , For further information write to : Greytown . FOR SALE or SWAP: 1925 Ren ault The Secretary, p.a. Box 10108, NN1 Tourer , older restoration , ~r~c~c~N~ ~I~'_I ZEPHYR 1961 on e ow ne r unt il 1984, gearbox is to be repaired , parts L rustproofed , no rust an immaculate available. Hans Compter, P.O. Box car. $4000 . Ph : HBC 64096. J. Mull en , 4023, Kamo. Phon e: Whangar ei 52608 . INTER NATIONAL PARTS - Wanted 42 Moffats Rd, Orewa. for '35 Light Deliver y Van. Peter Robin son 13a Laurie Ave. , Parnell , WA NTED TO BUY - Citroen L15 any WANTED: For restoration, veteran or Auckland . Ph . 778·290. Collect. condition cons idered, or swap for 1938 vintage ca r, com plete or incomplete, Chrysler sedan . Contact Athol almos t any thing considered, but mu st FOR SALE - Rover 16 HP Sports Johnson , 27 Sneyd St, Kaiapoi or Ph : be rare. Hans Com pter, P.O. Box 4023 , Saloon 1938. Excellent body, ori ginal Kaiapo i, 6134 colle ct. Kamo. Phone: Wh an garei 52608. leather int erior, full engine rebuild, requires som e work to complete . Offers to J.R.Chivers , 22 Tot ar a Crescent, Lower Hutl. Telephone (04) MANAWATU BRANCH 661-061. invites all MOTORCYCLISTS to the WANTED - For 1911 ATyp e Vauxhall , stee ring colum n controls Ruth Corlett Memorial Rally complete, original type ignition switch , hubcap s, ow ne rs handbook, 18th, 19th, 20th OCTOBER 1985 cont act with oth er Vau xhall owner s. Contact -Martin McCarthy, 17 A fun weekend based on low cost accommodation and Cynthia Ave, Castle Hill, N.S.W. 2 154, meals at our clubrooms. Aust ralia . Tentative programme. Friday, arrive. Saturday touring with WANTED Army Indian Motor Cycl e no time keeping, no silent checks. fram e to replace one va ndal ised . For Saturday evening, Noggin 'n Natter by the fire. Sunday , 1928 Ind ian scout, front wh eel sta nd . Motorcycle Sports, lunch and depart. Tank transfer s. Step Rub bers. 13Vzin Write now for entry form to Box 120, SANSON. handle grips. Gen erator tak e off unit an d gears. Reply J. Poole, Clo Valentines, Hamilton .

PAGE THIRTY NINE TYRES FOR SALE Two good 5:50-17 $70 each. Also Four whee ls off Rover CALENDARS KAMO PANEL &PAINT 75 tak es 17" tyres, 5" stud 1l28mml P.C.D. Pho ne Auckland 593862. WHANGAREI FOR 1986 FOR SALE 1938 Austin 8.Restored in going condition, been idle for over 12 THE POPULAR VINTAGE CAR Specialists in woodgraining, mont hs. $1800 o.n .o. 1928 Morris Z CALENDARS ARE AVAILA BLE baking , & wrinkle finishes . Type Truck. Needs restoring $300 AGAIN FO RNEXT YEAR o.n .o. 1948 LC Morri s Radiator , engine Quality Car Painting. These will be similar to the 1985 issue and gear box $250 o.n.o, Leyland with 6 beautiful glossy pri nts in full Te rrio r Engine (carbu rettor missing); radi ator leap missing); gear box; front colour each 13'/2 x 10" 1335mm x 51950 WR (Bus.) 250mm). Phone axle wit h wheels; all mounted on 50470 WR (A.H.) chassis, which has bee n cu t shor t The cars featured are: behind cab . Plus rea r axle. $500 o.n .o. 1928 FIAT 520 Write to V.C. Grabham, P.O. Box 247, 1901 CORRE VOITURETTE Nelson. 1934 AUSTIN SEVEN FORSALE 1947 Austin Te n. Good 1911 BRAZIER rubber , motor runs. $350 o.n .o. Apply HONEYCOMB RADIATORS 1932 PACKARD DUAL COW L Jacqu eline Wakefield, 32 Retreat Rd, PHAETO N Chr istchurch . Phone 899808 . For genuine honeycomb radiator 1906 DELAGE coresmadeto any shape or WILLEYS WHI PPET TOURER 1928. specification, write to: Here is an ofpor tunity to secure not only a usefu calenda r for next year, Model 96. 15,000 miles since complete JohnRummery, 18 Orsova Place, res torat ion 9 yea rs ago. Still in but 6 magnificent colour pictures of Lynfield , Auckland 4, or callinto the se illust rious vehicles. immac ulate condit ion . A very reliabl e Vintage parti cularly suitab le for the George Mihaljevich, 76 Vermont These are ideal for framing . Street, Ponsonby, Auckland. Price (includ ing postage) only $4.50. 1986 National. Plenty of spares. Price Send payment as soon as possible to - $13,000. For further informa tion Phone David Eddl eston , Ph 562-104 VERMONT VINTAGE Calenda r Ord ers Auckland (after hours or weekend s) RADIATORS P.O . Box 13140, Ch ristch urch WRECKING 1936 AUSTIN 10, most FOR SALE: Chev parts. 1929 AC cliff, If desired we will mai l one to a frie nd . parts avai lable, also 1929 Whippe t steering box. 3 500 x 20 Tyres & These calenda rs make an idea l Engine, Gearbox, Wheels, tyres etc. Tu bes . Lots of other bits. Wr ite with Christmas present - inexpensive, All enq uiries to: Bill Harris, 18 Tappe r your requ irem ents to L. Fitness,P.O. useful and last ing a full year. Your Crescent, Whangarei. Phone 70095 . Box 38149, Petone. Wellin gton . message will be enclosed. Use order form enclosed in th is issue. FOR SALE: Riley 1935, 12/4 , 95 % VINTAG E BRAIDING mec hanical parts only. Block recon, Wire whee ls, S.Blasted & primed . Wiring loom rebraiding. All looms Drums machined , shoes relined. Other FOR SALE rebraided exactly as original. wo rk done. Ideal for Riley special. On be half of the ow ne r, 1951 Braided wire in a large seletio n of 1500 cc Tw in cam engine, pre-selector Sunbeam Talbot convertible with colours , braided H.T. lead and box . Offers around $4000 . Write L. independent front susp ens ion . This bon ne t lacing. Vintage Braiding Fitness . P.O. Box 38-149 Petone, vehicle requires restoration but Services. Peter Lawr ence, 114 Wellington. appears to be complete with a host Glengarry Road, Glen Eden, of spa res . Car ca n be viewed at Auckland. Teleph one 818-4665. FOR SALE - Set of 4 hu bs, knock-ens Auto Resto rations Ltd, 148 Carl yle plus 5 15" wire wheels. Complete Street, Chr istchurch. Offers conversion set for Austin Healey, MG, wanted . BUICK 1939 PARTS WANTED Series TR2, 3 etc. Best offe r secures, ph one 40 engine and or gearbox . Engine Centre Bush 791. nu mber 4-3572652 and up to WANTED 23" Wooden Wheels prefer 4-37862 10. Also engine moun ts, WANTED: Carbure tto r and with split rims but not necessary. running boards and brackets, radio decomp ression mec hanism for a 1952 Phone Ron , 325-321 Christc hurch. and other parts for this car. Arthur 350N H Aerial. Contact: D. Gough, 57B Moo re, 52 Celtic Crescent, ElIerslie, Raceco urse Rd, Waipukurau . Phone WANTED 1935 5-6 Harl ey Davidson Auckland 5. Phone 593-862. 107281 87203. fram e, fork s, back whee l, front gua rd, gearbox and stands . Anyth ing conside red. Can swap 1935 10- 12 CH RYSLER, PLYMOUTH, DODGE, DESOTO, MA XWELL, frame forks, 29 350 frame, 1917 FAR GO , GRAHAM BROS. gea rbox, around 1925 gea rshift Notice is hereby given to owners of any of the above men tioned vehicles linkages . Arm y Ind ian car boand a few of a club officially recorded with the recognised Car Clubs of New Zealand B.S.A. Slope r parts or cash.D.R. Dale, as the Chrysler Restorers Club of New Zealand. 40 Ormsby St, Temuka. Ph: 59316. If you are interes ted in the restorat ion , preservat ion and information WANTED To complete the abo ut your car, we can help you! restoration of my 1929 DA Dodge . For further information con tac t the Secretary. Interi or light, lockab le ex terior doo r handle for dri ver 's door . Ph 495870 or Clo Box 673 con tact Dav id Sparro w, 35 Manurewa Dehavillan d SI, Christchurc h 4. AUCKLAND (me mbe r)

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