BEADED WHEELS CLASSIC, VINTAGE AND VETERAN MOTORING FOR OVER 70 YEARS FOR OVER MOTORING VINTAGE VETERAN AND CLASSIC, No. 363 April/May 2020

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Clements Motors (Hokitika) 1918-1923. Denby Photographs Required: Submissions of suitable information to: [email protected] Charabanc. Photo Mrs M Maffey, supplied to prints and information (where available) are welcome. Beaded Wheels, PO Box 13140, Christchurch 8141. Beaded Wheels by the late Allan Storer. Post or email original photographs or high resolution Laserprints/photocopies are not suitable. digital files of historical interest with any available Photos will be returned as soon as practicable.

Contact National Office for all NATIONAL OFFICE CLUB CAPTAIN NORTHERN REGION Tony Bartlett queries regarding VICs, logbooks, The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) Kaaren Smylie 06 867 9850 [email protected] 021 664 341 [email protected] historic race licences, lighting PO Box 2546, Christchurch 8140 George Kear Phone 03 366 4461 Fax 03 366 0273 CLUB CAPTAIN SOUTHERN REGION 03 347 0315 [email protected] endorsement, registration of Email [email protected] Alon Mayhew vehicles, address changes, Murray Trounson 027 202 9491 [email protected] [email protected] subscriptions, membership REGISTRAR cards, speed events. VCCNZ MANAGEMENT Rod Brayshaw 07 549 4250 [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING COMMITTEE [email protected] PRESIDENT SPEED STEWARD Diane Quarrie Tony Haycock 021 662 441 [email protected] 06 876 4009 [email protected] ARCHIVIST SECRETARY/ TREASURER BEADED WHEELS CHAIRMAN Don Muller Michael Lavender Kevin Clarkson 03 385 6850 [email protected] 03 325 5704 [email protected] 021 0270 6525 [email protected]

Please note this information changes annually - these details are valid until October 2020 VCCNZ BRANCHES A full list of branch addresses and contact FAR NORTH NORTHLAND TARANAKI details can also be found on the VCCNZ C/– 50 Davis Strongman Place, RD3, PO Box 17, Whangarei 0140 C/- 297 Huatoki St, website at www.vcc.org.nz Kerikeri 0293 [email protected] New Plymouth 4310 ASHBURTON [email protected] NORTH OTAGO [email protected] PO Box 382, Ashburton 7740 GISBORNE PO Box 360, Oamaru 9444 TAUPO [email protected] PO Box 307, Gisborne 4040 [email protected] PO Box 907, Taupo 3351 AUCKLAND [email protected] NORTH SHORE [email protected] PO Box 12-138, Penrose, Auckland 1642 GORE C/- 7 Godwit Place, Lynfield WAIKATO [email protected] PO Box 329, Gore 9740 Auckland 1042 PO Box 924, Hamilton 3240 BANKS PENINSULA [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 27 Showgate Ave, Riccarton Park, HAWKE’S BAY OTAGO WAIMATE Christchurch 8042 PO Box 3406, Napier 4142 PO Box 5352, Dunedin 9058 4 Harris St, Waimate 7924 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] BAY OF PLENTY HOROWHENUA ROTORUA WAIRARAPA PO Box 660, Tauranga 3140 PO Box 458, Levin 5540 PO Box 2014, Rotorua 3040 PO Box 7, Masterton 5810 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] CANTERBURY KING COUNTRY SOUTH CANTERBURY WAITEMATA PO Box 11-082, Sockburn C/- 34 House Ave, PO Box 623, Timaru 7910 C/- PO Box 13374, Onehunga, Christchurch 8443 Taumarunui 3920 [email protected] Auckland 1643 [email protected] [email protected] SOUTHLAND [email protected] CENTRAL OTAGO MANAWATU PO Box 1240, Invercargill 9840 WANGANUI C/-114 Shortcut Road, Luggate, RD2, PO Box 385 [email protected] PO Box 726, Whanganui 4540 Wanaka 9382 Palmerston North 4440 SOUTH OTAGO [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] C/- 1931 Breakneck Rd, RD 4, WELLINGTON CENTRAL HAWKE’S BAY MARLBOROUGH Balclutha 9274 PO Box 38-418, Petone, Wellington 5045 C/- 73 Porangahau Road, PO Box 422, Blenheim 7240 [email protected] [email protected] Waipukurau 4200 [email protected] SOUTH WAIKATO WELLSFORD/WARKWORTH [email protected] NELSON PO Box 403 Tokoroa 3420 PO Box 547, Warkworth 0941 EASTERN BAY OF PLENTY PO Box 3531, Richmond 7050 [email protected] [email protected] PO Box 2168, Kopeopeo [email protected] WEST COAST Whakatane 3159 C/- 17 Loris Place, Greymouth 7805 [email protected] [email protected]

2 Beaded Wheels Beaded Wheels Publisher The Vintage Car Club of NZ (Inc.) The Historic Vehicle Authority of New Zealand CONTENTS ISSN 0113-7506 Vol LXXI No. 363 Issue 363 April/May2020 Editorial Committee Kevin Clarkson (Chairman), Judith Bain, Bevars Binnie, Rosalie Brown, John Coomber, Mark Dawber, Marilyn McKinlay. FEATURES Material for Publication Reports of restorations, events, road tests, 55 Years Together historical and technical articles should be 14 submitted to [email protected]. Me and my 1960 BSA A10 Golden Flash Email of text and photos is preferred, digital photographs should be high resolution eg A Cute Bute Ute! 300dpi. Alternatively mail your contribution 16 to PO Box 13140, Christchurch 8141, typed Peter and Lyndall Monro’s 1970 Mini Pickup or neatly printed, double space on one side of paper only. No payment is made to 1916 Dodge Roadster Restoration contributors. The opinions or statements 22 expressed in letters or articles in Beaded Wheels are the author’s own views and do 24 Motoring Memories not necessarily express the policy or views 10th International Veteran and Vintage Car Rally, Australia of The Vintage Car Club of NZ (Inc). Email [email protected] Leadfoot 2020 Advertising Enquiries 28 Classified and Display Advertising to: Racing uphill in the Coromandel 16 PO Box 13140, Christchurch 8141. Email [email protected] Saltwater Creek Garage Hyundai Pony Phone 64 3 332 3531 30 Rate schedule available on request. Back Issues Available on request to PO 32 Rally Snippets Box 13140, Christchurch 8141. 32 Sunday Run – Central Otago Branch Correspondence & Editorial 32 Wallaby Rally – Waimate Branch Contributions 32 Wee Wheelie Wander – North Otago Branch Phone 64 3 332 3531, Fax 64 3 366 0273 33 All British Day – North Otago Branch PO Box 13140, Christchurch 8141. Email [email protected] 33 Veteran Run – Auckland Branch Subscriptions 34 Dunedin Brighton Run – Otago Branch Beaded Wheels subscribers change of 35 Three Rivers Rally - Gisborne Branch address to: PO Box 2546, Christchurch 8140. 36 Auckland Vintage Muster - Auckland Branch Phone 03 366 4461, Fax 03 366 0273 Annual subscription (6 issues) $45* inc GST Australian subscription (6 issues) NZ$76* 38 VCC Waikato 2020 Motorcycle Tour Other countries (6 issues) NZ$136*. *Payment by credit card incurs additional It Nearly Didn’t Happen! 35 bank fee processing charge of 3% 40 Gisborne 3 Rivers Rally 2020 Burt Munro Challenge Production Design: RGB Design & Print Ltd, Christchurch Print: PMP Ltd, Christchurch. COLUMNS Closing Date for June/July: Editorial Copy 24 April 2020 4 President’s Message 12 The Way We Were Advertisements 10 May 2020 5 VCC Events 37 Vero International Festival of History The Vintage Car Club of 6 As We See It Motoring - Rally Update New Zealand (Inc.) 7 National Office 44 Marketplace National Office 8 Mailbag Phone 03 366 4461 Fax 03 366 0273 50 Swap Meets & Rallies 65 Email [email protected] Wellsford Warksworth 9 Awards 51 Trade Directory Postal Address: PO Box 2546, Swap Meet Christchurch 8140, New Zealand. 10 Timelines 53 Idle Torque Address: 12 Aberdeen St, Christchurch, 10 Book Review New Zealand. 66 Passing Lane Website: www.vcc.org.nz 11 Soapbox 66 Obituary Copyright Information The contents are copyright. Articles may be reproduced complete or in part provided that acknowledgement is made to “Beaded COVER Wheels, the magazine of The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc)” as the source. Gisborne 3 Rivers Rally entrants, Mark and Deborah Smith, Beaded Wheels reserves the right to heading out the gate in their Ford. digitally store all published material for archival purposes. Photo Brian Williams.

The Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA) is the worldwide organisation dedicated to the preservation, protection Like us on facebook and promotion of historic vehicles and related culture. Beaded Wheels The Vintage Car Club of NZ (Inc) is a founding member of FIVA. VCCNZ Registrar Rod Brayshaw is the New Zealand delegate to FIVA and also a member of the FIVA Technical Commission. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The COVID-19 crisis is having The events page on our national to come together and share then sent around to Branches an impact on almost every website now includes an event stories of our common interest for members to consider and aspect of life in New Zealand status column which is being and learn more about our club. provide feedback. The final and the Vintage Car Club is no updated as information comes It is a private group – so people version of the design was to be exception. This unprecedented to hand along with our Facebook need to answer questions to be voted on at the AGM in Wanganui and previously unimaginable page. And elsewhere in this able to join which will add a level in August. This will now be situation is evolving daily, if edition, there is up-to-date of security. This is an easy way of deferred for a year. not hourly and by the time this information on events as of the communicating with members Our history and heritage will edition has gone to print will date of going to print. who are active on Facebook. In remain but a new brand will have changed again. light of the continually changing The rationale for these provide our Club the opportunity pandemic situation this is a On Friday 20 March I sent out cancellations is obvious. Over to move into the future using a very good tool to get up-to-date a communication direct to all half of our members are in the logo which says what we are all information out to members members who have an email high risk bracket in terms of this about. This is part of a whole quickly. address advising of actions the pandemic. The cancellation of raft of new initiatives introduced Management Committee had events now will mean that we’ve At this stage we do not know during the last few years which taken in response to the crisis. done our very best to keep our whether the Club’s AGM in all combine (along with our I believe it was a considered members safe. August will go ahead. An regular events) to ensure that response in that we took our outcome of the Executive our Club is interesting, exciting, In other non-COVID19 news, time to evaluate options and to Meeting not being able to be vibrant and inviting to anyone I am pleased to advise that make the right decisions for our held, is that the proposed thinking about joining and that it Murray Trounson has been members, particularly in light notice of motion with regard to caters for all ages to enjoy. co-opted onto the Management of Government directions and on-line membership and the Committee to fill the vacancy In these uncertain times, please expert advice that the peak of Club re-branding will have to be left by the death of Ed Boyd. be assured that the health of our the pandemic could possibly be postponed until next year. Murray is a Canterbury Branch members is our main priority. as late as August. member and is a Chartered In regard to the proposed re- Best regards and stay safe. In relation to the Vero accountant specialising in branding, there seems to be a International Festival of Historic computer based accounting and bit of mis-information out there. Motoring, the decision was made business information systems. I must reinforce that this re- to postpone the Festival until Murray will be undertaking a branding is not a name change, early 2022. The Club could face specific project on behalf of the we will remain the Vintage Car a considerable financial loss if Management Committee to fully Club of NZ. the event had to be cancelled review National Office systems Why do we need to undertake towards the end of the year due (in conjunction with our Office this change to our logo? We to lack of entries and together Manager). know who we are. We are proud with the uncertainty around how There has also been a change at and passionate members of the long it will take for the pandemic National Office which has been Vintage Car Club who, as Barry to run its course, meant we had organised mainly seamlessly Barnes says in his letter to the no option but to postpone it. and to such effect that most editor, have worn the wings The Executive Meeting which members/branches would emblem with pride. was due to be held in Wellington not have noticed. Our Office However, to a non-member, on Saturday 28 March was also Manager Julie has moved to what do our ‘wings’ say to them cancelled along with the National Clyde to look after her mother about what kind of club we are. North Island Easter Rally. Our and is working remotely from An informal survey I conducted National Day Daffodil Rally her home office with reduced amongst non-members of all will also not go ahead for 2020 hours. Jo’s hours (our other staff age groups, highlighted that a because of the uncertainty as to member) have been extended to lot of them didn’t know what a how long this crisis will remain. handle some of the less critical Bentley emblem looked like, let tasks previously undertaken by Some branches have already alone equating it to anything Julie and so that the National made the hard decision to car related. I believe that it just Office is fully manned during cancel meetings, club nights, doesn’t reflect the VCC of today. office hours. This is being trialled branch runs and events and for a year. The Management Committee even to postpone annual general was given approval to develop meetings. A communication Rosalie Brown, who is the a new brand by members also went out to all branch Beaded Wheels co-ordinator and who voted at the AGM held in committees with a strong Club website administrator, has Westport in August 2019 and recommendation from the taken over the administration the plan was for design options Management Committee that of the Club’s Facebook page. We to be presented and discussed they review all of their events have now added a Facebook at the Executive Meeting (now with a view to cancelling or group to our page. This group will cancelled). From that meeting postponing them, at least until become an online community for a design was to be chosen the end of June or until the members to interact with each Diane Quarrie and amended to incorporate VCCNZ situation improves. other. It is a place for anyone the Executive’s feedback and National who is interested in old vehicles President

4 Beaded Wheels VINTAGE CAR CLUB BRANCH EVENTS

NATIONAL EVENTS April 2020 10-13 National North • Island Easter Rally hosted by Horowhenua Branch September 2020 10-13 National Vintage • Rally hosted by Hawke’s Bay Branch

Matt Brookes 1961 Douglas Vespa Sportique 172, 2020 Burt Munro Challenge. Photo Stuart Francis.

MAY 24 Sth Canterbury Restoration Run Events marked • have been cancelled. 2 Ashburton Swap Meet 24 Wellington Motorcycle Rough Run •w 2 C. Hawke’s Bay Twilight Run 24 Wellington Ladies Rally Events marked have been postponed. 2 Manawatu Post Vintage Rally 28 E Bay of Plenty AGM • • 2 Waimate Oamaru Run 28 Otago Midweek Run As we go to print the effect of Covid‑19 2 Waitemata VCC Hooters Race Series 30-1 Canterbury Irishman Rally • 30 Waikato Double 50 Rally on club events is becoming evident. 3 Northland Motorcycle Run • 3 Wellington Sunday Run • 31 Gisborne Monthly Run This list is correct at time of going to 6 Southland Mid-week Rally 31 Sth Canterbury All British Run print but changes are being received on 7 Nelson Sandy Bay Hill Climb 31 Wanganui Annual Rally 7 Sth Canterbury Mid Week Run • a daily basis. 9 Canterbury Rural Run JUNE 4 Sth Canterbury AGM 9 Gore Night Trial 6 Gore End of Season Run All national events have been cancelled 9 Southland Waimea Motorcycle Rally 7 Canterbury Restoration of the Year in line with government guidelines. 9-10 Wairarapa Motorcycle Reliability Trial 7 Wellington Sunday Run 10 Hawke’s Bay Swap Meet 8 Wairarapa AGM Keep an eye on branch websites, the • 10 Far North Mother’s Day Rally 10 North Otago AGM • 10 Northland Club Run events page on the club website or • 10 Waikato AGM • 10 Sth Canterbury PV/PWV/P60/P80 Rally • 11 Sth Canterbury Mid Week Run the club facebook group for up to date 10 Waitemata Kaipara Airfield Wings & 14 Otago AGM & Pot Luck Lunch information. If in doubt contact the Wheels 10 Waitemata AGM 14 West Coast AGM host branch or event organiser. 10 Wellington Leprechaun Run 17 C. Hawke’s Bay Wednesday Wander 12 Far North AGM 17 Gisborne AGM At this stage all other dates 13 Manawatu AGM • 18 Ashburton AGM are provisional and will require 13 Taupo AGM (postponed) 20 Manawatu Twilight Rally • 14 Banks Peninsula AGM 20 Sth Canterbury Night Trial confirmation from the organising 16 Far North Repco Beach Hop 21 Canterbury AGM branch closer to the time. 16 Northland Motorcycle Rally 21 Nelson AGM • 21 Northland AGM 16 Southland PW/P60/P80 Rally • 17 Wanganui Sunday Run 21 Wellington Colonial Cup Rally • 17 Banks Peninsula Hadstock Driving Tests 21 West Coast Rosco Sporting Trials (date tbc) 25 Otago Midweek Run 17 North Shore Club Run 27 Far North Malloy Trophy 17 Otago Restoration Rally 28 Taranaki End of Rego Run 17 Wanganui Sunday Run 28 Gisborne Monthly Run • 20 Auckland Mid Week Tourers 27 Waikato Wednesday Wander • 21 Waimate AGM 24 Auckland Club Run Experts Rally 24 Canterbury Motorcycle Rough Run

This list does not contain all branch events (eg midweek or small club runs) Check branch newsletters for up-to-date details of smaller events. This column is compiled from the VCCNZ National While Beaded Wheels makes every attempt to A valid Vehicle ID card (VIC) is required for any Calendar of Events, and events as listed in each check the accuracy of the dates published in branch newsletter. Any deletions, additions, this column we advise readers to confirm all vehicle entered in a National VCC event. alterations need to be notified to Beaded Wheels dates with the individual branch concerned. Visit www.vcc.org.nz for more information on by the Branch Secretary before 10th of the month how to obtain a VIC for your vehicle. prior to magazine publication.

Beaded Wheels 5 and 60 Year

AS WE SEE IT

Photographs are important particularly as it involves We are well into 2020 now in a publication like ours. As a old cars, members old and and still nobody has put quote attributed to Napoleon young and grandchildren their hand up to do Beaded Bonaparte says “A good too. Email the images to Wheels Brass Notes column sketch is better than a long Beaded Wheels as soon to tell all about veteran speech” or as we would say as you can after they have happening around the club. these days been taken, straight away Diane Ross did a great job “A picture tells a thousand even, don’t forget to caption compiling our Brass Notes words”. them clearly. Publication column for many years, and of our members enjoying now we need you to step up INSTRUMENT Photos add colour and life to their vehicles and activites and keep your fellow veteran our publication. They bring provides good coverage car-owning members up the stories that we publish for our club and by having to date. (I almost wrote to life, and because we are a new photos coming in all veteran members there but REPAIRS club, it is always good to be the time we can keep the thought better of it) It’s not able to put a face to a name. website and Facebook an onerous task and once Now, as we are firmly in fresh and up to date. You you get going the veteran the age of social media, can send them direct from owners will keep you up to we also can publish your your camera a number of date with information. We photographs on facebook different ways but by email don’t want to ignore these Experienced expert and on our club website, attachment with a brief important vehicles. Become technician available they can often stand alone explanation or caption is famous – get a free Beaded with just a brief explanation probably best. Send them to Wheels hat – put your name to refurbish or repair of what is going down. [email protected]. forward. Many of our members A key thing is to keep the your automotive and have a smart phone with resolution high enough so marine instruments a reasonably high quality they can be used in printed camera included as one media (not reduced for of its functions. Getting a emailing). good quality photograph Photos with people in them of current happenings has are always good although never been easier. I would large group shots or shots of encourage members to use a line-up of vehicles tend to their phone/camera to take have less impact than those photographs of happenings Kevin Clarkson that focus on one or two going on around them Chairman main elements. Beaded Wheels

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS John L Goddard Trophy for achievement Bruce Chaytor Members of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand are invited to nominate a fellow Ph 021 631 700 member for this annual award. or The nomination should be for any member who they regard as having been involved in a significant achievement. It may be a particularly significant restoration, a memorable Nicolette Prangley motoring journey or an important historical article or series of articles published in 021 166 8374 Beaded Wheels or some special service to the Club. Nominations for the Award should be forwarded to: [email protected] John L Goddard Award, Vintage Car Club of NZ (Inc) 5 Gibbs Place, Kinloch PO Box 2546, Christchurch 8140. NOMINATIONS CLOSE 19 JULY 2020 RD1, Taupo 3377

6 Beaded Wheels NATIONAL Beaded Wheels OFFICE Beaded Wheels

new one will be issued. Beaded Wheels is the voice Contact National Office for all queries regarding VICs, logbooks, All application forms for the above of The Vintage Car Club historic race licences, registration of vehicles, lighting endorsement, of New Zealand (Inc.) and address changes, subscriptions, membership cards, speed events. are obtainable from your branch, the VCC website or the National its 36 branches covering Office. the length and breadth of the country. The efforts of our members continue to VCC VERO INSURANCE been placed in a known location VCC ID CARDS RENEWALS foster and ever widen the SCHEME accessible to all branch members. Please note that all VCC Identity interest in this segment Please remember that to be of our country’s history. insured under the VCC Vero VCC ID CARD/AUTHENTICITY It is to these people, who Insurance Scheme you must be a STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS appreciate the fascination fully paid up financial member of Vehicle Identity Card/Authenticity of age, the individuality and the Vintage Car Club of NZ (Inc). Statement applications must go the functional elegance to your branch which will deal of vehicles from a bygone DISCOUNTS ON with them. The only exception is a era, that this magazine is INTERISLANDER AND simple change of ownership with dedicated BLUEBRIDGE FERRY no alterations to a vehicle. In this Beaded Wheels – Our long CROSSINGS case, ask your branch secretary established title may have All financial members of the for a VIC change of ownership readers wondering about its VCCNZ can obtain a discount with form, complete this and return it origin. By way of explanation Interislander and BlueBridge. You to the National Office. beaded edge wheels use must show your membership All applications for Vehicle beaded edge tyres that are kept in place by reinforced card. Full information on how to Identity Cards and Authenticity rubber beads, which fit into book is on the Club’s website Statements MUST include photos Cards (VIC) have an expiry date. the rolled edges of the wheel www.vcc.org.nz or can be of the vehicle. Applications cannot This expiry is upon change of rim. This style of wheel was obtained from your branch be processed without these. ownership or 10 years from the a distinctive feature of early secretary. When booking with issue date. Your vehicle must If you require a lighting motoring, being used on the Interislander, use the Group also be as described on the VIC. endorsement for a vehicle, you early bicycles, many pre-1924 Bookings option to obtain the A renewal form personalised must complete both the Vehicle cars and most motorcycles discount. The codes are as follow: for each VIC is distributed by the Identity Card/Authenticity until 1927. INTERISLANDER – WH5465 and National Office to current financial Statement application form and In March 1955 The Vintage BLUE BRIDGE – ANTIQUECAR members approximately three Lighting Endorsement form and Car Club of New Zealand months before expiration. return these to your branch adopted the title Beaded EXECUTIVE MEETING secretary for processing. Even if your vehicle has had Wheels for their club The Executive meets every no changes this form must be magazine. Older issues of checked, current mileage advised, Beaded Wheels are available March and during the Annual CHANGE OF ADDRESS for download at General Meeting weekend. The signed and forwarded to your Please advise the National Office vcc.org.nz 28 March meeting in Wellington branch, along with the VIC (if in writing if you have changed was cancelled, our next Executive the photo correctly shows your address or vehicle ownership. meeting is scheduled for the vehicle in its present state), or All vehicles entered in AGM weekend in August if that two new photos, as stated on the National And International proceeds. BRANCH TRANSFER form. Rallies must have a current Complete a transfer form to Upon receipt at the National VehicIe Identity Card (VIC). NOTICE OF AGM transfer between branches. This Office the VIC will be reissued can be obtained through your and will be valid for a further 10 On page 21 you will find a branch secretary. years unless there is a change of ADVISE NATIONAL OFFICE OF Notice of AGM along with a ownership or major changes to ANY CHANGES OF ADDRESS request for nominations for VCC SPEED EVENTS the vehicle during that time. OR SALES/PURCHASES OF the Management Committee VEHICLES positions. It is compulsory for any member entering a VCC Speed Event to JOHN L GODDARD TROPHY hold a current VCC Historic Racing NOMINATIONS Licence and VCC Log Book for the vehicle they are using. On page 6 you will find a notice regarding the John L Goddard If you currently hold a VCC Historic Racing Licence, please Trophy. Please put some thought Vintage Car Club of NZ (Inc.) keep an eye on the expiry date National Office, to placing a nomination. More PO Box 2546, Christchurch 8140 information is available in the and if it needs renewing please Telephone 03 366 4461 complete the Historic Race Fax 03 366 0273 Branch Manual, one of which email [email protected] Julie Cairns-Gee your branch secretary holds, Licence RENEWAL FORM and www.vcc.org.nz National Office Office Hours Mon – Fri 9-5pm and the other which should have forward it, along with $23 and a Manager

Beaded Wheels 7 MAILBAG During my employment at Auto bank even to this day. And that Sales in Linwood, Christchurch, was back in the early to mid owned by Bill’s youngest son ʼ70s. It’s a lot busier now. The editorial committee reserve the right to ­publish, edit or refuse Jeffrey, I was asked to prepare At the time, I was restoring my publication of any item ­submitted as comment. The views expressed and drive the Cadillac to a car first vintage car, a one owner, herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily express the show held in Canterbury Court, yes, one owner up to about policy or views of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) or the Addington. This indoor event 1972, 1929 Plymouth 4, but publishers. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. was held over a three day that’s another story. I thought period, in about 1972-74. As at the time that late ʼ20s and can be seen in the background early ʼ30s cars were a struggle this was at the hot-rod and MYSTERY SOLVED Turning back the clock, I to drive, but veterans are, let us custom show. Is that the great remember the day when I say, interesting to experience. The photo published in Beaded renowned Pink Panther T Bucket had my first drive of a veteran You certainly have to have your Wheels 362 for me has sparked down the back? At the same vehicle. It was behind the wheel mind totally dedicated to the several replies. I have managed show I was also responsible for of a 1907 Cadillac. This vehicle job at hand. Andy mentions the to chat to knowledgeable folk setting up my brother Dennis’ was purchased by the late Jacobson’s Ford T. This would that I would not have otherwise. 1934 Ford V8 three windowed William Earnest (Bill) Cockram in have belonged to John Jacobson, It turns out that the car is about chopped and channelled Ford about 1948. At about this time proprietor of Jacobsons Car 1931/32 MG F Type Magna in V8 coupe hot-rod Lollypop. This Bill established a car sales on Sales. A real character of a man, case other readers are interested car graced the front cover of the corner of Colombo Street but that’s another story in itself. to know. New Zealand Hot-rod magazine and Moorhouse Avenue. Many Perhaps for another time? in July 1974. Thanks for your help. decades later this business Trevor Stanley Joblin Amberley Doug Pagel became agents for Datsun. The drive to and from the show I will never forget. (Well, hopefully). Any reader with CADILLAC DRIVE RELIVED MYSTERY CAR experience of driving a veteran I really enjoyed reading Andy car will know what I mean. As always, I love the club Anderson’s report on the Brakes. What brakes? You have magazine coming into the veteran rally held on Sunday to be prepared at all times to mailbox. 17 December 1950 from stop. Driving this 1907 Cadillac Mystery picture on page 2 of Christchurch city down to New along busy Moorhouse Avenue issue 362. It might be a long Brighton beach. (It’s where I grew with six sets of traffic lights, is shot as I am sure there are up in from 1947 to 1954). still etched into my memory many places in New Zealand

CLUB REBRAND

As a youth around 1970 I used chase, offered what I believe is it has been an emblem worn incur for little apparent benefit. to admire the gleaming veteran the perfect title which says it all. with pride, in my case for over I don’t believe we should waste and vintage vehicles on display 60 years. another cent on it. The NZHVC. The New Zealand in a local motor dealership prior Heritage Vehicle Club. I am offended to be told that And by the way, while I to the annual rally. we now need a more stylised applaud and welcome younger And as usual, I find it hard to The vintage vehicles I admired design. Why? Apparently to be members, the Club seems to argue with her. back then were 40 year old more attractive to a younger have thrived over the last 40 Peter McQuarters models and seemed ancient to generation. years with the steady addition Member Ashburton me. I still love them and it’s my of “older” members. For more than 30 years to favourite era. Ed Note: The rebrand underway cur- my knowledge, we have been What about giving members a Now another fifty years has rently is not a change of club worrying about attracting vote on it? passed and the world has name, just logo. more young people and that Barry Barnes moved on. There are vehicles is a very laudable aim. In my South Canterbury Branch, now worth preserving, coveting — humble opinion the discarding (Management Committee 1978 - 1992) and motoring that back then In her most recent message our of our heritage when we are were unknown cars of the President advises us that the a heritage organisation is not — future. rebranding of the Club logo is a going to significantly change that for the better. Who has The thirty year rule is I believe work in progress. Ed Note: told us this? Are young people Refer to the President’s the correct one and although I am bemused as to the saying “We would join up if you column on page 4 of this issue I adore the words vintage and imperative for such a move. had a modern logo”? for more information on the veteran, I do think it is time for The existing logo was, as was the process and progress of a rebrand of the organization’s pointed out, designed in a piece Let’s suppose we do adopt our club brand development. name to reflect its role in the of noble plagiarism based on a a new logo. It can only come new age. Bentley radiator badge, and to at the additional expense all rebranding exercises seem to My wife, who always cuts to the me, and I hope many others,

8 Beaded Wheels with native flora and plants as find as follows. 6 Late ‘20s early ‘30s Reo Royale depicted in the photograph. 8 cylinder that was owned 1 1929/30 Reo Flying Cloud I would not be surprised if it by the late Alf McKenzie of originally owned by Charlie was the old county road over Awakere Springs. This car Edwards of Auckland, the Karamea Bluff north of may have ended up in the Westport heading to Karamea, 2 1936 Reo Flying Cloud Model Auckland area AWARDS with the image taken looking 6D previously owned by Any information regarding any back to Mokihinui. Great looking Malcolm Dean of North Shore of these vehicles or any other Congratulations to the following Nikau palms are just what you Branch registration Number Reo vehicle would be much member who has recently been can see travelling through here. MD36. appreciated. My contact details awarded their 60 Year Award. But equally, this could just be a 3 1935 registered as 1936 are as follows: good story and it is anywhere Reo Flying Cloud model 6A John Foot else in New Zealand a hundred previously owned by the late 3 Fergusson Avenue years ago... 60 YEAR Florus Bosch of Wairarapa Waipukurau 4200, Eric de Boer Phone 06-858-8301, Branch registration number Mem West Coast Email [email protected] Max Jamieson Waitemata DKG85.

REO VEHICLES 4 1934 Reo Flying Cloud Elite (I think it was possibly a I am compiling a register of Reo convertible) which was owned vehicles, cars and commercials, by Keith Hurliman of Tauranga in New Zealand and would like members to forward any 5 1929 Reo Flying Cloud information you have to me. that was owned by Bruce There are also some vehicles McDonald who used to live at that I know of that I would like to 49 Hillside Road Papatoetoe

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Beaded Wheels 9 TIMELINES BOOK REVIEW top-of-the-line cars were equipped as standard, with so many things we take for granted on the cheapest cars today being optional extras. During the 1960s, the US market was changing; from the rise of compacts and surprise successes such as the Mustang, to the cost of insurance and Federal

1970 Hillman Avenger GL Photo:©Motorcyclist requirements relating to safety and emissions. Other Historical snippets of motoring interest from years gone by compiled THE AMERICAN DREAM: marques were providing by Graeme Rice CHEVROLET IMPALA 1958- competition to the Impala, 1970 from within GM and outside, Author: Norm Mort. like the Mopar Hemi. 100 YEARS AGO Published 2019 by Veloce. APRIL MAY 1920 75 YEARS AGO By ’65, when a smoother Reveiwed by Mark Holman Nothing was more annoying APRIL MAY 1945 and more rounded style to a night-time motorist than Record-breaker Captain ISBN 978-1-787113-10-7 appeared, the full-sized Chevs their car or motorcycle’s rear George Eyston wanted to visit accounted for over a third light going out. “Oil tail lamps, and be re-acquainted with During the 1950s Ford of all GM sales, with about who wrote, have a habit of jolting Thunderbolt, his eight-wheeled, and Chevrolet slugged it out 60% of that number being 5000bhp, twin 36,500cc V12 Rolls- out.” “The wick jolts down into to be the top seller in the US Impalas. This popularity was the burner, so the slightest bump Royce engined colossus of a market. For the completely- often reflected in magazine extinguishes the flame.” Like a car. Originally displayed at the revamped ’58 model year, reports and comparison tests. lot of motoring maladies the 1939/40 New Zealand Centennial Chevrolet introduced the However, Chevrolet’s own remedy was surprisingly simple. Exhibition after its three record Impala. Initially it was a sub- Caprice, Monte Carlo and An ordinary pin stuck through the breaking runs of 312 mph in 1937, Chevelle lines started to eat wick once it’s been trimmed to 348 mph in August 1938 followed series of the Bel Air, available into the Impala’s status, and the desired height will prevent by a final run 357 mph a month only as a coupe or convertible. the heading for the 1967-70 it jolting down and going out. later, Thunderbolt toured the Many of the car’s body panels country during WWII. were unique to the Impala chapter of the book is “… the fading of the American 50 YEARS AGO line and their triple tail-lights APRIL MAY 1970 30 YEARS AGO were a distinguishing feature. dream…”. Although Motor Rootes new medium car, the APRIL MAY 1990 For the 1959 ‘batwing’ year, Trend said in 1970 that the Hillman Avenger, was launched Ford’s new Explorer SUV the Impala became a separate Impala 350 had the edge when in three guises. Economy minded looked very convincing as a series with a fuller range of stacked against the AMC buyers could have 1248cc, 53bhp more civilized and street-smart body styles. Ambassador, Dodge Polara model which accelerated to Bronco, beginning its career with This new book from the and Ford XL, the author’s 50mph in 13 seconds, or head strong sales. All that ground to father and son team of Norm conclusion sounds like a a halt as Ford experienced its upmarket to the 1498cc, 63bhp, and Andrew Mort follows telling one - that pushing for 91mph GL which could reach very own Corvair moment with the annual developments of high production numbers 50mph in 10.7 seconds. Top of the deaths and injuries steadily rising Impalas until 1970. There were had drained the Impala of its line was the twin Zenith carburet- due to roll-overs caused by the performance variants, such as character. But, while it lasted Firestone tyres blowing out. Huge ted 75bhp GT which could reach there were some wonderful embarrassment on the part of the SS that ran successfully 100mph on a good day. cars. the two firms quickly descended at Pikes Peak and on drag The book ends with a into a corporate yelling match strips, a station wagon arrived chapter on some top custom with Ford accusing Firestone in 1963, and the bubble-top of supplying defective tyres sports coupe had a distinc- Impalas which are impressive and Firestone accusing Ford of tive look. Lots of interesting in their own right. designing unsafe vehicles. So snippets come up in the book. Very well-illustrated with ended a business partnership Although there was a great photos and lots of neat period that had lasted almost 90 years. deal of emphasis on increas- ads, this 96-page softcover Henry and Harvey must have ingly powerful V8s, including should have a lot of appeal to been spinning in their graves. a 425hp option, nearly 9,000 fans of the ‘bow-tie’ during a of the 777,000 Impalas sold in classic period of US car manu- 1969 were six-cylinder models. facture. Graeme Rice And I’m always amazed Available from various how poorly such supposedly sources, including Mighty Ape for $40.

10 Beaded Wheels A column for those who like to stir the pot … just a little.

SOAPBOX

Taken on the Central Otago January Sunday run and overlooking Clyde

THE SILENT MAJORITY?

Central Otago member, Graham Taylor, writes that he is “sure Shakespeare wouldst have done a topic like this a little more justice.” We thought his opinion worthy of an airing

Keeping the branch going and fresh, many friendships have built over time, members. I point out that the forms and editors past and present constantly wonder not only in our branch, but in other VCC information are readily available on the if their efforts bear any fruit (ripe and branches around the country. VCC website, send out a copy of Puff N edible that is). We have strived to inform We have difficulty in getting people to Stuff for up to date information, and that members of our many goings-on and in fill active roles in our branch (not much the prospective member should come some places, comings-off, of our varied different from other clubs) but we appear to along and find out for themselves what the branch activities. We are the people who be quite unattractive to younger people or club is all about. We are one of the fastest have to look for the positive and diminish women for that matter. Is that because we growing branches in the country, as a lot the negative, then get the message across. eminate the attitude that the 1970s or ‘80s of people are moving in from other areas, We encourage, we include interesting car (god forbid that it’s Japanese) is only fit ghosts most of them. It seems that this is content, some funnies, what’s new and to lie in a hole in a very dark place? just too hard for seven out of ten. what’s mouldering away in the parts dept, However, I have come to the conclusion At our branch executive meeting it was what’s coming up in the way of events that the unseen majority of members must decided that any new prospective member and activities to keep you the member not be allowed to dictate, by their silence must, in the company of their proposer, informed and active. We are the dissemi- and absence, the direction of the club attend a minimum of two official branch nators and collectors of all sorts of stuff, (apart from the odd whinge that there is activities before the application will be we have deadlines to keep to and each nothing for them or that they don’t know processed. magazine takes a month to produce. anyone). And that we must concentrate We, the Central Otago Branch, are Participation is what we are aiming for, on the active members and activities that moving into our 50th year; our annual and many of you do, then there are those work. And, our Sunday runs once a month, Blossom Festival will be just that more who don’t, names who mean nothing to with quite a few impromptu lunch and special. Some of us are going to have any of us who are active, we get notifica- coffee runs thrown in. A few of us also another enjoyable time. Does that include tions that members simply disappear, who enjoy participating in other clubs events, you? were they? National rallies, club captain’s tours and Given that as we get older and our hard the like. This article represents the opinion of the author drives fill up, it does take a bit longer to As the now branch secretary I field and in no way reflects the position of the Vintage relate names to faces, it’s easier for me to many enquiries as to membership, Car Club of New Zealand. Contributions up to 800 words are very welcome to soapbox. Email relate names to vehicles but hey that’s just Vehicle Identification Certificates, low beaded [email protected] who I am. It’s not snobbery or indifference cost insurance, and other hard won infor- it may be a little shyness, but in saying that mation which is to the benefit of all club

Beaded Wheels 11 THE WAY WE WERE

Monday 18 December 1950 ▲ Fire Brigade’s oldest. CANTERBURY CENTENNIAL PROCESSION We were cracking very early that Monday. Brian Joyce (Club Captain) was on his 1919 600cc James being the Chief Marshall of our very substantial section of the event. We were a fairly early section of a huge collection of Industrial floats, sports bodies’ floats, marching girls – you name it. My memory of it all is almost zero.

We assembled in Christchurch Chambers in Worcester St of diesel trucks. They enclosed Continuing our series on the outside the Farmer’s Garage leading over the bridge. The an original maker’s handbook origins and very early events of with the Fire Brigade’s big team other big photo in the book in French (which fortunately the Vintage Car Club as recalled just immediately behind us. shows a good slice of our I had studied and could thus by Andrew Anderson Both teams moved off to slot veterans on Oxford Terrace read) and an offer of agency into the whole assembly under heading North. for NZ. Obviously Davis had not Brian’s direction. I remember told them I was a 19 year old It was a long procession route, that we did have some student. which tested cooling systems horrendous start up problems, somewhat (Bob Blackburn’s The second response was from especially with the two Auto Oakland and one of the Caddies The Veteran Car Club of Great Parts cars and Farmer’s staff did a boil-up, quickly fixed). One Britain. It was comprised of a flat out. Even the details of the thing the photos highlight is that long letter and two issues of route itself and actual start it is a first appearance of not their gazette. I promptly joined, point have totally escaped me. wildly accurate period costume, retaining membership until The photos show the Cook’s which, as a club, we were the 1970s. Their foundation IHC and the Garrett Wagon strongly against. in 1930 was prompted by in front of the stone walls of the “circus” element of the the government building on Back in 1947 when I acquired my first newspaper sponsored the corner of Worcester St Panhard – Levassor, I wrote to Brighton commemoration the and Cathedral Square going “Sammy” Davis as sports editor ANDREW ANDERSON “Old Crocks Runs” of 1927, ‘28 towards the Square. The 50 of Autocar in UK for manuals and VCCNZ and ‘29. Those circus elements Years book shows the Ridder got two immediate responses. FOUNDING MEMBER included dress as highlighting Renault, Cockram De Dion, The first was from Panhard people as distinct from the ex-Greenwood Unic, and themselves, still making their cars, and thus an anathema to the Rutherford Alldays and little Dyna cars and a big range those early enthusiasts – rightly Onions passing the old Council

12 Beaded Wheels Garrett steam wagon leads Dr Currie’s 20hp Austin.

▲ Leeston Procession. Croziers ex-Thompson Austin leads the Cockram’s Cadillac adopted by us from earliest VCC event didn’t apply and we days. The vehicle is what the had no circus element so the Club is about, and owners public at Brighton had only the and drivers are its temporary cars themselves to enthuse conservators and thus should over. do nothing to distract attention As previously mentioned my from the vehicle itself. other photos disappeared into However in the Centennial 50 Years but these few give a celebrations we came under good idea of the show and the ▲ IHC Buggy” with the Rambler just coming into view. very strong pressure from the crowds and the only operational entire overall committee that steamer we could recruit. the procession was not just The Club also gave full support about cars - it really was about to the Leeston Procession pioneer people of that century thanks to our McLauchlan of progress and, as a “First connections. Bill Cockram and Four Shipper” myself, I could I, along with David Crozier Ltd, see the point. We discussed Chch Austin agents who had the it extensively and agreed to Thompson car, all turned up, organize our part on those lines. and endured period costume for Olive Sharman endeavoured the same reason. to see that we did it as authoritatively as we could for procession-type events.

The rally to Brighton as a purely ▲ Jack Adams drives the Panhard with with Oakland.

Beaded Wheels 13 55 YEARS TOGETHER ME AND MY 1960 BSA A10 GOLDEN FLASH

Martin Spicer’s story starts in 1948 when he was born in South London. The year before his Mum and Dad went to Hastings on their honeymoon riding their tandem bicycle. With a young son now on the scene the family transport was expanded by a small aluminium sidecar attached to the tandem. The arrival of Martin’s sister and brother heralded the purchase of the family’s first car, a Phase I Vanguard. Next was a Phase II, then Words and photos MARTIN SPICER a Ford Consul Classic 315 followed by a Mk III Cortina.

14 Beaded Wheels Living in council flats in post-war England we kids had some have his old 1962 Ford Popular 100E, which served us well for many great play areas, such as up and down the multi-story flats, up years. In 1978 we bought our first new car, a Skoda Estelle 120 LS. on the roofs, and in the many bombed out houses that were still Now jump forward to 1982. I had been working for six years in around (no health and safety to worry about in those days). I was Chatham Naval dockyard where we refitted frigates and nuclear always looking for ways to make extra pocket money. I would go submarines. At the height of the Falklands War the government door knocking and would ask for any old newspapers or lemonade decided they needed to save some money so they shut down our bottles. Once I had my trolley full it was off to the recycling shop dockyard, making 7000 workers redundant. This affected 28,000 (yes, even then) where I was given around three shillings. This then people in total, as there were many outside companies who supplied bought lemonade or Tizer, crisps and ice creams. I next did paper the dockyard. At this time the UK was going through a very bad rounds in the mornings and evenings as well as window cleaning. period work-wise, with both large and small companies closing every Now I had money, so I started buying plastic Airfix plane models day. We made the huge decision to emigrate, and after securing jobs kits - from WWII of course. I progressed to building balsa wood and in New Zealand we left the UK. We brought all our worldly goods paper planes, then became a diesel-head and bought 1cc, 1.5cc, 2.5cc, with us, including of course the BSA Golden Flash and, don’t laugh, and two 3.5cc engines. These went into a variety of model boats we brought the Skoda too, as we had heard that cars were hard to that I built. I spent a number of years taking my boats to Clapham come by and were very expensive in New Zealand. Boy were we glad Common boat pond. I also paid £24 for a new, 27 inch wheel, five we’d brought the Skoda as the price of second hand cars was through speed, Dawes bicycle that gave me the freedom to go anywhere. I did the roof. That cheap little Skoda cost us £2,000 new in ‘78. She did a milk round, washed cars, and when I was 15 years old I worked on us proud up till 1995 when the head gasket blew and some other Saturdays with my uncle on his bread round. I worked at the Hern problems appeared. It was sold to a Skoda collector for $300. Lynda Hill Sun Blessed Bakery on Friday nights from 7pm till 7am. bought a second-hand Mazda and I used the Flash to go to work. When I was 16 I rode a BSA Bantam D3. I had made it into a cafe I worked here as a toolmaker for 32 years for just two companies, racer, but after six months of thrashing it around London it broke its and Lynda had her own accountancy business. In 1995 we bought crankpin, so it was sold to a mate for £15. In 1964 I had a look around Zoom, a dinner theatre company. We did spoof shows based on ‘Allo the London bike shops and bought a 1960 BSA Golden Flash with ‘Allo!, Blackadder, Ab-Fab, Rocky Horror and Faulty Towers. We did Garrard sports sidecar from George Clark motorcycles of Brixton. It murder mysteries as well, and team building. We also ran a chil- cost £187 - £40 deposit and £5 a month. In the first year of ownership dren’s theatrical school in Ellerslie, Auckland. We spent around 20 I turned the Flash into a café racer with clip-on handlebars, a racing years in amateur theatre, (Howick, Dolphin and Ellerslie theatres) seat and Gold Star silencers. After 15 months as a learner I passed my starting off with set building and running the bar, then progressed riding test, removed the sidecar and sold that. As I was an apprentice to acting roles on stage. fitter and turner money was in short supply, so after finishing work In 1990 we joined the Auckland Branch of the VCC, and for eight at 4pm every day I would go to work at the Shell petrol station at the years we took part in all club events. Then in 1998 the motorcy- Elephant and Castle from 7pm till 11pm. cle coordinator’s position became vacant as Paul Whitehead was I then started my phase of changing the Flash’s colour scheme. standing down. Colin Tomkins said he would do it, but he didn’t Starting with the original black and blue, it was resprayed metallic want to do any committee work, so I said I’d do the job with him blue, then metallic red, metallic green, metallic bronze, black and and do the committee work. Colin ran the monthly meetings while gold, and finally black. I wrote the reports and attended the committee meetings. After two When I was 18 I took up scrambling (motocross) and my first years Colin stood down and I then carried on, with help from my bike was a 500 Ariel HT. I stripped the Flash and raced it for a few wife Lynda for a couple of years, then with Don Green, John Shennan meetings, but it was much too heavy, so I bought a great 250 Bultaco and Jack Clark who were the meeting’s scribes. From the beginning I Metisse from the late Dave Bickers. As I couldn’t afford a van I fitted started having guest speakers, sometimes members with their newly an ex-RAC sidecar chassis to the Flash to transport the Bultaco to restored bikes, other times people who ran businesses that were race meetings. After a couple of seasons racing I packed it in and motorcycle related. We have had a number of famous people and sold the Bultaco. My then girlfriend’s father was scrambling a 650 famous bikes and cars appearing at the branch monthly meetings. Ariel sidecar and I became his swinger, which was quite hard work. Over my time there have been more than 200 speakers. After completing my scrambling phase I put the Flash back into Back to the Flash – I have ridden it in six VCC National Motorcycle solo form. Over the following years I modified the bike with alloy Rallies. I spruced up the paint, and stripped and checked over the wheel rims, Amal Concentric carburettor, Triumph twin leading- valves, magneto and carburettor, for the February Blenheim 2019 shoe front brake fitted with green Ferodo racing linings, six different National Motorcycle Rally. At our branch Hunua 60th Anniversary seats, five different types of silencers and five types of handle bars, Rally I won the motorcycle section on it. As well as the Flash we have as well as chroming a lot of bits. I rode the Flash from London to the a 1957 BSA D3 Bantam, 1986 Honda CBX 550 F2, 1939 Morris 14/6, Isle of Man TT in 1967, 1969, and 1970. 1963 Hillman Minx, and a 1983 Citroen GS Club. I met Lynda at ballroom dancing lessons, and so our future So 2019 marks my 55th year of continually riding my old bike. As together as dancing partners, and then a married couple, was I said I have now been the Auckland Branch motorcycle coordinator set. The first time I took her out on the Flash was to Wimbledon for 21 years, and that’s also 21 years on committee. At our 2017 AGM speedway, where the team captain was Kiwi legend Ronnie Moore. I was elected as Branch Chairman as well, and my wife Lynda was We went on to watch speedway at Hackney Wick, West Ham, elected Club Captain. Lynda and my daughters have accompanied Wembley and Canterbury. We watched motorcycle racing at Brands me as pillion passengers over the years, and now I sometimes bring Hatch, Lydden Hill, Crystal Palace, Mallory Park and Snetterton. my grandson to the monthly meetings. He loves bikes and he’s only We also went to dancing lessons on the BSA. When we started to four. Phew doesn’t time fly, compete in Latin American and ballroom we needed a car to carry I hope you have enjoyed my ramblings – maybe it brought back my Latin cat-suit and ballroom tails, as well as Lynda’s two dresses. some memories for you too. Lynda’s dad had just bought an NSU Prinz car so he said we could

Beaded Wheels 15 H ND T E WH HI EE BE L

A CUTE BUTE UTE! Peter and Lyndall Monro’s 1970 Mini Pickup

Words and photographs GREG PRICE

While awaiting the arrival of Arthur Poll’s little red BMW Isetta But first, a bit of history for those not overly familiar with the at the 2019 Restoration Rally at the McLeans Island VCC head- Mini phenomenon quarters, I spotted this small red beauty coming up the Cutler Park driveway. While still some distance away, and without my glasses HISTORY on, I initially thought that it was Arthur’s wee Isetta and that it had The Mini was revealed by British Motor Corporation (BMC) on got sandwiched beneath two buses earlier on in the day. But once 26 August 1959 and immediately established a new benchmark for I’d put my glasses back on however, I realised that the little red car small-car design and packaging. It was a case of needs-must; the was not a crunched Isetta, but rather a really cute little red Mini Suez Crisis had resulted in fuel rationing for the UK and foreign Ute – also a ‘Restoration of the Year’ contender, but in the commer- micro-cars were cleaning up in the market. This was Britain’s cial category. ‘A Cute Bute Ute’ was immediately engraved in my answer. Alec Issigonis (now Sir Alec) created a clever box, just over mind as a potential title for another Behind the Wheel write-up, so three metres long, that employed front-wheel drive and a trans- all that remained was to convince Peter and Lyndall Monro to let verse engine, allowing most of the floor pan to be allocated to me loose on their wee treasure. After twisting both their arms and passenger and luggage space. It became a hugely influential design. threatening…Nah, just kidding. They were both more than happy The first Mini pickup appeared in 1961. In 1999 the Mini was voted to succumb to the ordeal of being interrogated for this article, and the second-most-important car in history, (also known as ‘Car of worse still, letting me loose behind the wheel of their pride and joy.

16 Beaded Wheels Warning! “Owning one of these Minis can be addictive!”

the Century) behind the Ford Model T. (I don’t know why the 1959 carried in the 1.20-metre-long and 85-centimetre-wide load area, Cadillac never got a look in though.) which wasn’t to be sniffed at. Plus, the tailgate folded down to Despite its entirely practical aspirations, it also became a huge create a level surface, making it easier to heave the requisite loads success in motorsport (remember Bruce McLaren at Pukekohe in on board. the early ’60s dicing with the likes of Ernie Sprague et al.) and was The iconic Mini celebrated its 60th birthday last year (2019). a highly fashionable mode of transport in the 1960s. Its pop-culture status ensured a long production run in countless guises, under MEANWHILE BACK IN NZ…. quite a few parent companies. It also made the brand a highly Unlike some of the great wheels that I have got behind in this desirable proposition for BMW, which acquired Rover Group in series, I can in this instance lay claim to having owned a couple 1994 and kept the rights to build Mini models in 2000 when it sold of Minis in the past, including an automatic example. In common the company. The original Mini continued in production right up with Peter, I too acquired one of mine from a clearance sale. So until the launch of BMW’s “new” Mini, which was controversial why Minis? Well unless you’ve owned one, or been up close and because it was much larger than the classic version and focused personal to one, the magic does not become apparent immedi- almost exclusively on the premium, fashion-conscious market. ately. For my part I can remember sneaking out of an Auckland Peter and Lyndall have one of those, too. boarding school in Ponsonby and walking into the city to Milne & According to the official BMW website, “In Utility configuration, Choyce’s department store which had a light blue example on show. the Mini offered an astonishing amount of room for transporting My recollection was that it was late in 1959, but I bow to motoring cargo. It delighted in transporting even bulky and/or dirty items writer Donn Anderson’s recent article in another publication which from one place to the next. About 317 kilograms of gear could be mentioned that it was 1960. Donn said that, “BMC sent a sectioned

Beaded Wheels 17 cutaway Mini to New Zealand for the 1960 launch, a clever exhibit revealing the inner workings of the car. It stayed in the country for several months, and later became an exhibit at the Science Museum in London. Weather in Auckland on launch day the was atrocious, but 200 guests were treated to an evening function in the new Newmarket showroom, just a few hundred metres distant from the factory where the Morris Minis were being assembled. Department stores in central Auckland had Minis on show and there was no doubt the little car was the talk of the town.” I don’t recall the weather being atrocious though, but that didn’t mean it wasn’t fine on the day I snuck out of school. Logic would now suggest that the ‘launch’ as such ran over several days if not weeks. Given that I’d grown up with Austin, Morris, Vauxhall, Ford, Humber, Hillman and most other British front-engined, rear wheel drive examples, the little ‘box on four wheels’ was a school- boy’s dream, and a magnet for car-mad kids (and adults, I recall). And that transverse engine and gearbox combined? Wow. I gotta own one of those one day, I thought (as we often do) but in reality that was not to be until 2003. Peter, too was fascinated by the Mini phenomena early on in life. Whilst still at school he had a mate who rallied his Mum’s Mini (yes, she knew!) and he drove a 998 to school. Peter assisted him with fitting some ‘mod’s’ to it. He got his hands on his first Mini in August of 1972. It was a 1960 Austin 7 (850cc), but he took the ‘7’ badge off – he didn’t like it being an Austin 7. (Not that anyone would have mistaken it for the famous 1935-37 model.) Then once he was at University (and working) he was able to upgrade his car every year, and buy more Minis. He reckons he’s got about a dozen at the moment, (I saw at least five.) which includes Travellers, Vans and even Coopers, not to mention as a few Riley Elfs. (Which is where the addiction becomes apparent). Peter’s sons also became afflicted and own four between them. So if you were wondering where many of the Minis have gone, now you know. As an aside, back in 1999 Peter and Lyndall won Canterbury Branch’s Restoration of the Year trophy with their Austin Mini Cooper S, so they are no strangers to prize-winning restorations. And while on that topic, up next is a 1971 Mini Traveller which is already under way, and the Cooper S is having what Peter describes as a ‘birthday refurbish’. There is also another barn-find traveller which he intends to ‘just get going again’ keeping its original patina.

ACQUISITION AND RESTORATION Way back in July of 1998, there was a clearance sale in Darfield (Canterbury). Among the oddments to be had was a non-runner basket case Mini pick-up (or ute, as they were also known). It had a home-made canopy fitted as clearly the original factory hoops and canvas one had long since been dispatched to the dump. It had obviously been a farm hack, as there was even some old bailing twine in the back. Four hundred dollars changed hands and Peter was now the proud owner. The strip-down and restoration began in earnest in January 2000, assisted by his son Phillip. It is evident from the restoration pictures was that he seemed to do most of the dirty work. Funny that, eh? Rust-wise, it had more than usual, particularly in the A pillars and floor, the bottom of the sills, and just above the top door hinges. I guess that’s where the ‘basket case’ description came from. However it was still relatively straight overall, and with some patch panels and a brand new rear tailgate ex the UK the bodywork

18 Beaded Wheels I did take account of the fact restoration came together nicely like the Westpac merger (as they that, the smaller the vehicle used to say). It was refitted with its original 850 engine and what Mini and the closer you are to aficionados call a pudding stirrer gear lever. Four other motors the road surface, tended were parted out to provide the best bits for the engine rebuild. The original 850 block was surprisingly good for its 86,000 miles, which to exaggerate the mental was in keeping with the odometer recordings on the original regis- tration certificate, which also lists some eight previous owners and interpretation of the speed one dealer. The last owner had it for around eight years. A donor 1968 Mini 850 was cannibalised for parts and panels. Body work was entrusted to a couple of local panel beaters who Peter knew in Christchurch. This Mini has had a replacement grille fitted at some point in time, so some work was required to refit an TEST DRIVE original front panel with the non-removable commercial grille. At Having asked Peter if it was okay for me to go for a hoon down one stage the poor wee ute was in several pieces. But eventually the road, he nodded his approval. Amazingly he was going to let in September 2017 it was ready for the dreaded VIN certification me test-drive it on my own. I quickly convinced him to accompany procedure, which it passed. There was, however, an interesting me lest I didn’t return after the road test. (Very tempted, I’d have to hiccup during that process in regards to its original black and silver admit.) In any event it’s very difficult to write detailed notes while plate. Back when Peter first got the Ute, it was not possible to re-use driving. the original black and silver plates, (thought a stupid rule by many I carefully manoeuvred myself into the driver’s seat, being of us) thus he reserved DJ528 with Personalised Plates so that on careful not to scuff the shiny kick plate – I know, that’s what completion of the restoration he could effectively put the DJ528 they’re for, but when they look brand new, one doesn’t want to be plate back on. But by the time it was ready for VIN certification, the the first to scratch it. The instrument console is in the centre of nice people at the NZTA had decided (under pressure, no doubt) to the dashboard – presumably to facilitate the easy provision of a left allow the re-use of original black and silver plates, which entailed hook version for those American buyers. The speedometer looks contacting someone at NZTA who would confirm that the plate suspiciously like the one in the last of the Morris Minors, and on was still available and authorise its reissue. When VTNZ did this, either side there is a temperature gauge and an oil pressure gauge NZTA initially said that the plate wasn’t available as it had been (not deemed necessary in “basic” Minis from the factory, but fitted personalised. After a bit of toing and froing Peter had to remove here for peace-of-mind) The petrol gauge is situated on the bottom his ‘reservation’ of the personalised plate, and it was all good to go of the speedometer. The usual warning lights are situated on the with the original plate. speedometer face. I tried adding up all the restoration receipts Peter provided me It started first attempt and idled smoothly and quietly. First gear with but my old calculator didn’t have enough zeros but, in my was selected and we motored off down the drive to the roadway. opinion, it was worth every cent. With no pesky cyclists in sight, I set off down the road, and it only Once back on the road Peter and Lyndall have attended took a couple of gear shifts to master the very short clutch pedal numerous VCC events and rallies including the 2018 Show Weekend travel. “Am I in 4th gear, Peter?” I asked, mainly because the revs Tour, the 2018 Commercial rally, a P Group rally, and an Autumn suggested there may have been another gear, and I didn’t want to run and of course the 2019 Restoration of the year event, plus a few attempt to read the top of the gear stick at speed. Clearly fearing others. that I might mistakenly select reverse, Peter quickly assured me that I was actually in 4th gear. I’d assumed that being a pick-up or a commercial vehicle the gearing might have been more suited to low speed deliveries and such. During the restoration Peter had

SPECIFICATIONS The early name for Oct 68, save for his Track rear: 46.2 inches the pickup was ‘1/4 Cooper & Coopers!) Length: 130.2 inches ton pick-up Brakes: Hydraulic, front Height: 53.5 inches Engine: 848cc, 4 cylinder drum, rear drum. OHV in-line Width: 55.5 inches Steering: Rack & pinion Ground B o r e : 6 3 m m Suspension: Front & Rear: Clearance: 6 inches Stroke: 68.3mm rubber cone, Weight: I’m reliably Compression: 8.3 to 1 telescopic shock informed that absorbers Carburettor: single SU HS2 it is 600kgs or Wheels: pressed steel 4 thereabouts Power Output: 37bhp at 5,500rpm stud, 10 inch x 3.50, Load Capacity: 26.75 cubic feet (to Performance: 69mph maximum cross ply tyres waist level) speed (originally) Production numbers: Mini Pick Up 0-60 mph: 33.8 secs Body: Pressed Steel 850cc 1961 to1982 – Overall fuel consumption: 38mpg monocoque 12,130 units Transmission: Front wheel drive, Dimensions Overall Rating: PDGR (pretty damn 4-speed manual, Wheelbase: 84.25 inches good, really!) synchromesh on all Track front: 48.2 inches 4 gears (all 4 from

Beaded Wheels 19 The Mini turned on a sixpence (unlike the Mk One Zephyr which has a 46’ turning circle) and it was off back down the country road to the domain we’d selected for the photoshoot. There were a couple of good tight corners to test the stickabil- ity of the Mini – not that I needed reminding, it was like we were on rails. (Unlike those Auckland commuters awaiting the new City Rail Link.) The seats were quite comfortable, but Peter apolo- gised for not having fitted retractable seat belts, which meant that reaching around the cabin was significantly limited – not that there was really anything to reach for, I might add. Those familiar with Minis will recall the limited movement of the windows. “Can you open the window a bit further, Peter?” I asked. “It is open.” Peter retorted. I guess that’s where the difference between an optimist and a pessimist is determined. An optimist would say that the window was half open, whereas the pessimist would say it was half closed. But if that was the worst thing I could find during the test run, then this wee gem still gets a big pass mark from me. The doors open and shut like new, and the whole restoration is right up there with the best of them. Having used it regularly since I first spotted it last year Peter has kept it in pristine condition. We can expect to see the Traveller project restored to a similar standard at a future restoration of the year event, I’m sure. The main problem for me that has arisen since I got ‘behind this particular wheel’ is that now I want one. At least they don’t used the higher ratio passenger gearbox to allow higher speeds at take up much room in a garage. Maybe I could try to convince Peter lower overall revs. Trust me not to notice, eh? and Lyndall that I need to have the pickup for a longer period for a Given the smallness of the ute, and the lack of the usual type of proper assessment – like maybe several months, or even years. (He doors allowing for soundproofing, this Mini was surprisingly quiet. won’t miss just one will he) It had plenty of pep and there were no trucks or busses around to intimidate me. A furtive glance at the speedo indicated we were doing 50mph. I did take account of the fact that, the smaller the vehicle and the closer you are to the road surface, tended to exag- gerate the mental interpretation of the speed. Which might explain why some of those Ford Ranger and Land Rover owners tend to drive significantly faster than the posted speed limits – bigger and higher seemingly? Greg Price

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Stockists of new ENGLISH AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AMERICAN CAR, TRUCK & CONTINENTAL THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF TRACTOR AUSTRALIAN 1912–1997 JAPANESE (85 year span) NEW ZEALAND (INC.) National Office: PO Box 2546, Christchurch 8140. Telephone: 03 366 4461 Kingpin sets Rear axles Engine gaskets Water pumps & kits Gearbox gears Clutch plates Suspension parts Clutch covers NOTICE OF MEETING Steering joints Carburettors THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE CLUB WILL BE HELD Crownwheel & pinions Fuel pumps & kits ON SATURDAY, 15 AUGUST 2020 Spark plugs Brake & clutch cables Electrical fittings Pistons AT THE KINGSGATE HOTEL, VICTORIA AVENUE. WHANGANUI, Wiper motors (vac) Steering box parts COMMENCING AT 9.00AM. Engine bearings Valves, springs, guides Shock absorbers Speedo cables Wheel cylinders & kits Ignition parts Rule 8: ELECTION OF OFFICERS Master cylinders & kits Timing gears & chains Nominations for the Management Committee must be received in this office Shackles Lenses by 5pm 21 June 2020 accompanied by a current biography and photograph of (pins & bushes) Engine mounts the nominee and their association with the Club. Ring gears & pinions The biography shall contain the name, address and occupation of members nominated for each position. MECHANICAL RESTORATIONS VINTAGE Not less than 75 clear days before the Annual General Meeting the & CLASSIC SPARES (1980) Management Committee shall cause notice to be given to all members RD 7 • Fordell • Wanganui • Phone/Fax 06 342 7713 intimating the date for closing nominations for the offices of:– President Club Captain – Northern Region Club Captain – Southern Region Secretary/Treasurer Beaded Wheels Editorial Committee Chairman Registrar Speed Steward Three Other Members of the Management Committee

and shall invite nominations for such offices to be forwarded in writing to the Secretary/Treasurer to arrive not less than fifty-five clear days before the date appointed for the Annual General Meeting. Every such nomination to be signed by the Member nominated, their nominator and seconder. Only a Member who has served at least one year upon the Executive of the Club shall hold the Office of President. Members shall be eligible for election to the Management Committee if they shall have paid all monies due by them to the Club and have been financial Members of the Club for at least six months prior to nomination. If the number of candidates for the Management Committee exceeds the number of respective vacancies to be filled, an election shall take place. Job descriptions may be obtained from the Branch Manual. Contact your Branch Secretary or National Office.

MANAGEMENT ­COMMITTEE 2019-2020 PRESENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT D Quarrie HON. SECRETARY/TREASURER M Lavender CLUB CAPTAINS– NORTHERN REGION K Smylie SOUTHERN REGION A Mayhew REGISTRAR R Brayshaw SPEED STEWARD T Haycock BEADED WHEELS CHAIRMAN K Clarkson THREE OTHER MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE T Bartlett, G Kear, M Trounson

Beaded Wheels 21 Dodge fully restored with hood up, June 2019. 1916 DODGE ROADSTER RESTORATION

Words James Bade

The “smooth ride and the power of replacing. Once that was done, we replaced the hood irons, and mounted the wooden the engine” were the features that “most the water pump with a reconditioned one bows expertly crafted by Neville Rhodes of impressed” Michael Woolf, vintage editor from Cled Davies in Bendigo, Australia, Marton, so that Neil Widt, also of Marton, of Wheelspin, when he went for a ride in and had the carburettor overhauled. The could create the black hood canopy, which my father’s Dodge roadster in May 1964 – engine started and ran beautifully - just incorporated a rear window which my a “surprising performance” for “a car 47 in time for my son David’s wedding in son Richard had had especially made by a years old”, he adds. And his final verdict: January 2014. Then I was faced with the craftsman during a visit to China. For the “The Dodge – solid, reliable and surpris- dilemma so many car owners face – the first time I could remember, the Dodge had ingly speedy, is without a doubt, a car bodywork, hood and upholstery, which a fully functioning hood – the old hood which will chug on forever”. His words looked fine after my father restored the had been badly damaged by wind gusts on made me wonder what he would write Dodge in 1959, were needing a lot of the Rimutaka Hill Road. about our Dodge roadster now that it is attention. Peter Wilton and Neville Rhodes 103 years old – and still chugging around I decided to undertake a full restoration. proved to be an invaluable team when Upper Hutt. It wasn’t quite as simple as The bodywork was a major consideration. it came to restoring the floorboards and that, though. I entrusted this to Ted Irwin at Taupaki, trim as well. It was a triumphant looking Once I took over the ownership of the who stripped the car right down to the Dodge that made its way in January 2017 Dodge in the 1990s we would take it out chassis and undertook a complete restora- to Waikumete Car Upholsterers, where for regular family excursions as well as tion of the bodywork. This turned out to Peter and Kyle did a magnificent job on veteran runs, but then in 2007 it suddenly be much more complicated than expected, restoring the interior, in a beautiful shade refused to start, and it was off the road for because once the components were off the of Harvard crimson. They also made side seven years while Bob Pickering and Peter car it was clear that the rust problems that curtains and a hood cover. At long last the Le Gros from the Auckland Branch helped emerged needed to be remedied before any Dodge had the upholstered interior and me sort out the problem. After an exhaus- priming could start. While Ted took care hood it deserved. tive process of diagnostics, we eventually of the bodywork in 2016, I took the hood to Now all that remained was the electrical decided that it was the valves that needed Peter Wilton in Hunterville, who restored restoration. There I had the good fortune

22 Beaded Wheels to gain the services of Mike Laurence, who turned out to be as conscientious as he was meticulous. The auto electrical side took a good two years to complete, but the results were excellent. Using braided wiring supplied by Cled Davies in Bendigo, Mike connected up the electrical circuitry in a way that my father would never have been able to do in the 1950s. Not only that, but Mike used his mechanical expertise to connect up the choke and throttle, and got the speedometer working. He also installed a fuel pump and filters which bypassed the vacuum tank, thus minimising the risk of breakdowns caused by fuel blockages, which had been such a concern in the past. He also replaced the vacuum-powered windscreen wiper with an electric version. All this took time and gave me the s Bob Pickering (right) with author, during the mechanical restoration, January 2008. opportunity to clean and paint the engine with the help of my son David. I rebuilt the running boards, and restored the wooden wheels back to their former glory. Finally, in January 2019, after being off the road for another three years, the Dodge made its way down to McLeod Road Motors, where Graham gave his usual thorough warrant of fitness assessment. It passed with flying colours. Since then it has returned to its old stamping ground s Dodge awaiting body restoration, Taupaki, s Ted Irwin (right) with author and restored February 2016. mudguard, Taupaki, September 2018. of Heretaunga, and I am sure both my sons would agree that in its new, restored version, it certainly once again looks like “a car which will chug on forever”.

s Peter Wilton (right) with author advising on s Neil Widt (right) with author, carrying new toe board, Hunterville, December 2016. hood, Marton, December 2016.

s David Bade (right) with author fitting sidescreens, May 2017.

s Neville Rhodes working on new ash floorboard, s Kyle and Peter, February 2017. s Mike Laurence working on Dodge, July 2018. Marton, April 2017.

Beaded Wheels 23 s BSA and Triumph. MOTORING MEMORIES 10TH INTERNATIONAL VETERAN AND VINTAGE CAR RALLY, AUSTRALIA

Words and pictures Barry Barnes

s Barry and Trevor with Triumph. s Holden loaded with ʼ27 Triumph.

24 Beaded Wheels Also known as the 1970 Australian Bi-Centenary International Rally for Cars and Motorcycles, the adventure started for me in early 1968, when the first promotional brochure for the event came out indicating entry forms would be out on 1 September that year. After talking about taking part in the event, I made some inquiries at the Union Steamship Company in Invercargill about the likely cost of freight to take a vehicle to Australia.

My brother Trevor had already indicated interest in taking his We all made it to the start at Warwick Farm, but Trevor broke a 1927 Triumph motorcycle, and others too were interested in taking clutch cable as he was leaving, incurring a 20 minute delay while bikes. My thoughts were to rebuild the 1914 Studebaker then in my this was fixed. We were on the veteran route and made our way possession as a delivery van so when I inquired about costs and through the crowds gathered at Liverpool, heading for our lunch was quoted a figure somewhere in the four figure range, I asked if stop at Picton. On this stretch there was a brief delay while a faulty it would be legitimate to put a couple of bikes inside without extra spark plug on the BSA was attended to. We arrived in Bowral, the cost. “Why would you bother doing that?” was the reply. “Bikes are official overnight stop for the veteran route only, and took part in only around $15 each return.” The comparison was stark so I asked a well-attended display, the first of many, before we went to our about a motorcycle with sidecar, and was told that would be about stopover at nearby Mittagong where we had the luxury of a shared double the solo price. “Cyril” caravan for our first night on the road. With that thoughts of the Studebaker were abandoned and Canberra via Goulburn was the next day’s target and Alan in the active steps taken to acquire a 1927 BSA V twin model E27 with follow up van spent some time with Cyril who was having issues factory sidecar that was languishing in Neil McMillan’s crowded with the gear selection mechanism on the ‘15 Triumph. Trevor’s shed where it was being stored for a work colleague. This was duly Triumph rear wheel bearings suffered a broken race so he had to restored and entered for the event along with Trevor’s Triumph and wait for the van where there was a spare, though not a very good 10 other Southland entries. one. The plan was to purchase an old van in Sydney and use this as In Canberra, we had a break of three days which was put to a backup vehicle not only for the International Rally but also to good use getting a replacement wheel bearing modified and also proceed on to Adelaide as part of the South Australia Invitation replacing the gearbox in the van which had dropped four teeth. A Tour. This encompassed 4-18 April for the main event and replacement box was obtained for $25 and was installed by Alan 19-26 April for the South Australian event. A fellow Southland who had done a similar job on his boss’s car a few weeks earlier. member, Alan Sutton (now Central Otago), was to be the pilot, as Cyril rendered valuable assistance. We did not know what to do the third member of our team. with the old one but found it fitted neatly into the camping ground Easter Monday saw several excited young VCC fellows (and some rubbish tin with lid on. The reaction of the proprietor who used to more citizen colleagues) from all over the South Island boarding drive around with a little tractor and trailer and swing the bins onto the Boeing 707 at Harewood Airport, heading for Sydney.This was the tray, could only be imagined, as by then we were out of there. for many, including we three, their first international flight. We spent the next night at Cootamundra where all rally partici- Several frantic days in Sydney saw the acquisition of a fairly pants were invited to a splendid smorgasbord at the local RSL club. beaten up 1960 FB Holden panel van and a pile of camping For a couple of hours we resisted the temptation to play the pokies, equipment, as we had booked camping grounds for our accommo- which at that time were legal in NSW, but not Victoria and certainly dation. The Holden was to serve as a bedroom for team member not New Zealand. Surprisingly, when we did succumb it yielded a number three and also on the second half of the trip, for a fellow small profit of $5 or so which went into the meal kitty. Southlander, who teamed up with us, Cyril McLeod (1915 Triumph) It rained overnight but was fine in the morning. An enroute who mostly had on site caravans booked which, as a quid pro quo, stop of 30 minutes or so for Alan and I to examine some vintage we were able to share on occasions. Chev remains proved not to be such a good idea. Dark storm Other activities in Sydney included several trips back and forth clouds gathered as we neared Junee while making for our lunch to Seven Hills where most of the overseas vehicles were in storage to be prepared for the start. As it transpired only the BSA was there as there were some issues with the clearance of Trevor and Cyril’s bikes from the wharf. In the case of the BSA, preparation included removing the newly fitted Lucas magneto with which the bike would not run right and refitting of the reliable mag/dyno unit, despite it not being consistent with the acetylene lighting set fitted. Another activity was to watch the actions of the Fire Brigade when the building next door to our hotel (the Canberra Oriental in Kings Cross) went up in smoke. We had just invested 20 cents to watch Aussie TV when the fire started and by the time we got back down from the roof watching the fire it had expired! The night before the start there was a display at Woolworth’s Liverpool shopping centre, and although not all vehicles were present, a mind-boggling array of participating vehicles was admired. The BSA was parked next to a beautiful 1918 Stutz Bearcat from California and a nice 1915 Ford T roadster. s Plug change for the BSA.

Beaded Wheels 25 Part way through this rebuild Trevor and I went ahead to Shepparton to organise our accommodation and were relieved to see Alan and Cyril roll in with the Triumph in the van, again all in one piece. Alas, this victory was short-lived, for on starting up in the morning, copious amounts of oil were observed to be leaking from a crack around the non detachable head of the barrel which was so bad it looked like the head would soon become a detachable one. It was decided that Alan and Cyril would see if they could find someone in Shepparton to weld it, otherwise they would go straight to Bendigo. We were to make for Bendigo and moved it along just in case, doing 105 miles in just under three hours, which we thought not too bad. Thankfully, Cyril and Alan arrived in Bendigo around dusk with Triumph sporting a huge amount of bronze welding holding everything together. We stayed with friends in Bendigo s Alan and Barry in Melbourne. and faced the final day to Melbourne after a restful night in a real bed. The day quickly became really hot, which did not aid the cooling of the V twin BSA. We made a couple of stops for cooling purposes and another good dose of oil into the total loss oiling system. Cyril was obliged to do the same, only more often, as the bronze welding certainly did nothing to aid cooling. From the outskirts of Melbourne we were escorted to the finish line at the Melbourne Exhibition building, where we received our rally plaques. Cyril’s steed seized up four times during this stretch but he still managed to ride proudly across the finish line. There was a king-sized noggin and natter event that night which more than a 1,000 people attended, and on the Saturday evening the formal prize giving dinner was a massive affair, in which Kiwis featured prominently. Class winners included; Bernie Byers, 1906 Cadillac; Darcy Read, 1912 Delage; Les Keys, 1928 Austin; Ivan Benge, 1924 s Holden and BSA camping. Overland; while Len Southward, 1912 Buick and George Holstein, 1927 AJS and sidecar featured in the concours. New Zealand entries for the rally totalled 90 as opposed to 22 stop and final destination of Wagga Wagga. Trevor and Cyril had from the USA, 10 from the UK, four from South Africa and one from made it there before the rain but I got caught. It rained, hailed and Brazil. Some of these may not have made it, and certainly some of blew. There were several sodden bike riders encountered, one of the entrants had vehicles other than those shown on the list sent whom had no waterproofs and was having trouble with his Indian. out in Bulletin. Three prior to the event. The programme indicated My waterproofs were not very effective but I was better off than a total entry of 514 vehicles, although original publicity indicated him. One sidecar passenger (a Southlander) upon arrival disem- entries would be capped at 400 cars and 50 motorcycles. Public barked dripping water from his tracksuit. “Been sweating a bit” reception for the event was rapturous with great attendances on he confessed that night. There was a tremendous electrical storm roadsides and at the public displays. The event was sponsored by which we viewed from the comfort of Cyril’s caravan. Mobil who provided every entrant with a gallon can of oil and a Albury was next day’s destination, and we spent three nights number of one gallon fuel vouchers which could be redeemed at there which allowed for the Gymkhana at Hume Weir racing any Mobil station on the route of the day, a comprehensive list circuit. This was largely memorable for the hapless PA announcer of which was provided to each entrant. I received more coupons trying to remind heedless competitors that it was a regularity trial for the bike and sidecar than many of the cars which has rather NOT a race. Cyril did well in the field test receiving an award at the puzzled me for nearly 50 years but on recently checking the final dinner. envelope in which the remaining vouchers are stored it is endorsed There was also a tour to historic Beechworth, which we did all 512 whereas I was entry 513. Entry 512 was the 1930 Franklin of crammed into the Holden. During this visit we were successful in Trevor Bear from Tirau which was unfortunately demolished in panning a little gold using our gold pans and the Holden hubcaps, an accident prior to the start. My inadvertent acquisition of his while also enjoying the museum and other attractions. vouchers therefore did not in the end affect things. I found after The next leg to Shepparton was marred by Cyril’s Triumph a while that the Mobil station people were quite happy to redeem collapsing a piston near Benalla, where the helpful Mobil garage the vouchers to fill the Holden as well as our fuel can, which helped made their workshop available. A local engineering firm housed a lot, furthermore most entrants did not need their oil and were an old time tradesman who produced a gudgeon pin from his bag happy to swap it for a few petrol vouchers. Despite this I still have of tricks and sent us to the nearby wreckers for a Vanguard piston 29 of the vouchers. These alone would have been enough to get the which he machined to fit.

26 Beaded Wheels BSA the approximate 948 miles of the veteran route. The vintage route was only 1168 miles, not that much further really. The vehicles were a magnificent collection comprising all the well known makes with many unusual ones as well. Particularly among the veterans were examples of makes I had not seen before or since. Some prime examples were the 1907 Thomas Flyer and 1913 Pierce-Arrow from the Harrah collection (now long disbanded), the 1900 Darracq from the UK, a London Edinburgh Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost also from the UK. The Aussies entered such rarities as a 1913 Vinot et Deguingand, 1909 Aries, 1906 Spyker, 1913 Mercedes, 1912 KRIT, 1909 NAG, 1903 Griffon Zedel motorcycle, 1912 Coey Bear, 1912 Adams, 1914 LaBuire, 1926 Peerless and a 1921 Theophile Schneider, just to name a few. The trip on to Adelaide, via the Coast Road, around another 600 s Thomas Flyer miles or so, also had its share of adventures and adverse weather, with at least one more soaking, which ended with a long damp wait in Bordertown for my dry clothes stored in the van which had stopped for a couple of hours while Alan and Cyril visited the Naracoorte Caves. Cyril had already shipped the Triumph home. South Australia had endured drought conditions, but that broke when we arrived, and it rained most of the time we were there. We still got in visits to the Barossa Valley and Birdwood Museum among other places and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The bikes were dispatched by rail back to Melbourne despite dire warnings about that mode of transport. The receipt from South Australian Railways for both bikes was $11.27, a fraction of the cost quoted by road transport. I remember riding the BSA down to the Railway depot and took it direct to where it would be loaded. One of the workers, an Italian gent, went into raptures over the bike and sidecar and promised to look after the bikes. “I’ll put them s Coey Bear. in with the cauliflowers. They will be all right”. He was as good as his word and the bikes arrived home in good condition ex the venomous of Australia’s considerable variety of snakes, generally roll-on roll-off ship Maheno. Sadly that was not a universal experi- not to be messed with. ence. One South Canterbury member had to strip down his Essex Cyril was staying on in Oz, and had decided to take over the van to rectify salt spray damage and I heard of others having similar for his transport so our stay in Bendigo involved getting a “road- experiences. worthy certificate” so it could be transferred to him. This required As for ourselves, we headed more or less due east from Adelaide, a bit of frantic repair work which included repairing the rusted out stopping off in all the little settlements checking out old stuff, front guards, new shockies, and rectification of some other minor working our way back to Bendigo. On the way we stayed in the faults. We also had time to visit the Folk Museum at Swan Hill and middle of a mouse plague at a place called Sea Lake, where we visit an aged eccentric in the town of Elmore with a collection of spent a restless night with our sleeping bags tied tight while relent- veteran machinery including Indian, Delage, Hotchkiss and SCAT. less rodents scuttled all over us. They even got into the van and Despite being warned of hostile original reception, he cooled down devoured an apple that was in the glove box. As we left Sea Lake when we explained we were Kiwis and were sent here by Bertie, a the furry blobs all over the highway made much more sense than friend. “I can’t stand those local vintage b’s they are always trying they had the day before. to pinch stuff!” We enjoyed a hilarious time with him telling all Around this time I ran the van over what I thought was a stick kinds of outlandish stories with just the whiff of truth about them! when Cyril yelled ”snake”, We drew to a stop, returned to the For us the whole event was the trip of a lifetime, and despite scene and sure enough it was a snake still lying there obviously various issues, our steeds served us well. Of the many other Kiwis quite badly injured. Cyril said “Better put it out of its misery” who participated, most I have spoken to agreed they had a great and grabbed a nearby large stick with which to despatch it. The time. Sadly, a majority of the entry list, including Cyril, are no snake took off, heading for the parked van of which I still had the longer with us 50 years later, but I like to think they had the trip of door open. I let out the clutch hastily and bounded forward nearly a lifetime too. bowling over Trevor standing near the front of the van while the snake went into the nearby paddock. Cyril pursued it and carried out his mission. When the photo taken was later analysed it was learned that the creature was a brown snake, one of the more

Beaded Wheels 27 Capturing the real veteran flavour, monocle windscreen and all: Craig Marshall’s 1915 American La France Speedster started life as a fire engine in Missouri

LEADFOOT 2020 RACING UPHILL IN THE COROMANDEL

Words and photos: Mark Holman

In early February the Millen property near Hahei on the Coromandel echoed once again to the sounds of committed drivers tackling the hillclimb that runs through a couple of sweeping turns, under the footbridge and then up a steep zigzag and through the forest. The narrow road packs a lot into 1.6 km.

For our third visit, Gail and I found a Bamber and 9-times Grand Prix winner neat Airbnb, complete with composting Mark Webber, who’s complaining? loo, only about ten minutes from the venue. As well as Mr Bamber (a very approach- The Millens and their busy volunteers get able and modest young guy), other top things under way about 8am on both days, NZ motor racing drivers tackling the hill so there’s no sleeping in for competitors or included; Pauls, Adams and Radisich, spectators. As always at meetings like this, Hayden Paddon (runner-up in the top the spectator car parks provide plenty of ten shootout) and Greg Murphy who automotive treasures to admire, including was piloting a Rodin FZED which is an a trio of Consul Classic 315s. New Zealand-developed car that comes Leadfoot has evolved over the years. about as close to an F1 machine as you can When we first went there was a greater buy. number of rapid ‘historics’ tackling the The aim of the weekend was to give all hill (such as a trio of F5000s), and the of the approximately 110 competitors five lunchtime parade comprised a varied runs each day, culminating in top-ten selection of cars. Nowadays, the competing shoot-outs. Despite the hill’s challenging cars cover a much wider range of ages and nature, which include a solid stone bridge types, with off-roaders, drift cars and and plenty of trees, the fastest times are even a large truck in the field, not forget- under 50 seconds which is pretty impres- ting Mr Ffitch and his amazing winged sive. The time for each runner is called over s Bob Neville’s immaculate boat-tailed 1928 Model A racer waits in the pits. Accompanied quad bike. The lunchtime run up the hill the PA system within a few seconds, which by his equally-elegantly attired wife, Bob is now more ‘corporate,’ but that did put adds to the feeling that this is a well-oiled unfortunately left the road after the hairpin on some rare Ferraris on view including operation. A big attraction for viewers is his first run and ended up almost in the trees. an SP2 and an 812 Superfast, along with the number of excellent vantage points, some VWs, Subarus and Porsches. As the with the sloping banks overlooking the latter included double Le Mans-victor Earl zigzag acting as a natural amphitheatre

28 Beaded Wheels from which you can really see the drivers its first run, was skilfully ‘rescued’ by Bob the pit marquees working hard. The pit marquees are open but then hit the bank on the other side of which gives a chance to see the cars up the track, requiring a bit of clean up time. are open which close. The drivers spend quite a bit of time On the ‘replica’ front, Jeremy Hosking lining up to await their next run, and most had his 2009-built McLaren M8B Can-Am gives a chance to of them seem quite happy to pass the time machine in its iconic Hulme livery, Steve with interested punters. Cox’s Ferrari F40 looked the part despite see the cars up So in terms of what was likely to appeal having a Lexus V8 motor, Philip Macey to Beaded Wheels readers, what were some was debuting his superb tribute to Dick close. of the highlights? Johnson’s 1977 Ford Falcon, and Michael pedal their Mazda rotaries and the 1994 A pair of early New Zealand-built Sheehan had brought his ‘continuation’ Pikes Peak record-setting Toyota Celica. specials for a start. Ray Ferner had Ralph small-block Chev-engined Scarab roadster Although Rod crashed during his attempt Watson’s wonderful BSA-engined car from Hawai’i. This is #12 of a batch built to win the top ten shoot out, he and Shelly looking and sounding great, while regular in Kansas and it looked and sounded should have been happy with the crowds Leadfoot attendee Barry Howard was stunning. Unlike their ill-fated attempt and the non-stop action over the weekend. enjoying himself in one of Bruce McLaren’s to compete in F1 in 1959, the sport-racing And there’s much more that I saw and first cars, the 1947 Stanford. A more recent Scarabs met with considerable success in enjoyed, and no doubt quite a few things creation was Rob McNair’s amazing aero- period. And it was impossible to go past that I missed. Alister McRae won the top engined Riley Nine special. As Rob is an Lionel Rogers’s black Type 59 Bugatti ten shoot out but the most unexpected aircraft engineer by trade, who better to without admiring the incredible detail sight surely was former GP star Mark source a Tiger Moth motor? I loved the that has gone into the construction of this Webber in a back-to-front cap at the wheel way he left the car ticking over quietly 4.9 litre car that was built up over a six year of the ex-Ann Thompson 1906 Darracq: while waiting in line, giving people time period; Bob has competed in it at Prescott motoring in the heroic style. to admire the impressive ‘up and over’ and Montlhéry. exhaust system and the semi-aeronautical A number of the cars had a real cockpit. history, including the BMW 2002Ti that Bob Neville from Turangi had his 1928 won the Silver Fern rally in 1970, Andy Model A boat-tail racer, which he had Booth’s ex-works Escort RS1800 that bought from its original American builder. had been driven by Mikkola, Vatanen Like Craig Marshall and his stunning and Waldegard, and Rayden Smith’s chain-driven 1915 American La France ex-Willment Escort is the actual car that Speedster, Bob was in the non-competitive won its class in the British Saloon Car category, this meant he took to the hill Championship in 1969. resplendent in bowler hat, accompanied As well as all their efforts behind the by his equally elegantly-dressed wife scenes, the Millens always feature on complete with a string of pearls. Sadly the track and this year was no exception with s Mark Simpson brought his superb ‘continuation’ car partially left the road at the hairpin on Rod, Rhys and Ryan taking it in turns to Scarab from Hawaii

Barry Howard’s ex-McLaren Stanford Special, from 1947, is a regular Leadfoot competitor. The car has a 1937 Standard Flying 8 chassis and Ford 100E running gear.

Beaded Wheels 29 ▼ 1982 Hyundai Pony 1200 TLS SALTWATER CREEK GARAGE HYUNDAI PONY Words and photos TREVOR STANLEY-JOBLIN

I used to drive past an old fifties style service station at station for 30 years. Mervyn wishes to repaint the building in the Saltwater Creek, on State Highway One, between Leithfield and correct authentic colours of the time, but does not know what oil Waikuku, attracted by the fact that the owner was slowly restoring company his service station operated under. (In the days when the it. Parked up for many years under the veranda was an oldish three ‘service station’ was an appropriate name as you did actually get door hatch. Many readers may recall this old garage because of the service.) large sign on the face board of the front veranda reading in large letters JESUS CHRIST IS LORD and in black plastic block letters HYUNDAI PONY SALTWATER CREEK GARAGE. Over the years, it has become an Anyway, after passing by this building for many years, I finally icon of the North Canterbury district. Closed for at least 25 years, plucked up enough courage to call in and ask the owner about his the current owner, Mervyn Croat, purchased it 26 years ago, from Saltwater Creek Garage and the car parked up for many years. Barry Giles who had operated it as a motor workshop and service It turned out to be a 1982 Hyundai Pony 1200 TLS that he had inherited from his mother who had purchased it when nearly new. I was fortunate enough to buy it from him in spite of the fact that many people had approached him over the years and had been turned away. After sitting out there for many years it was dirtier than you could imagine. At least it had never been wet in all that time. The interior is mid-blue and almost like new, in fact Mrs Croat had still retained the original factory fitted thick clear plastic cover, over the mid-blue vinyl door panels. The seats, both front and back are corduroy cloth running vertically. At the time of initial inspection these were covered in rugs. Just slight fading on the front seat back supports on the side closest to the door windows. Is this the oldest Hyundai in New Zealand? Now eligible for VCC and Classic events, I thought this early Hyundai was worth saving

30 Beaded Wheels from the demolition derby boys, where many good-condition future for a lengthy period. First came draining all the old petrol from the classics have ended their life. Being rear wheel drive, it would have tank. Oil and filter change, blow out the fuel line and replace the been popular with the boy-racer brigade. I can just imagine it now petrol filter. New spark plugs and fuel pump. Once I had the motor fitted with the popular Toyota twin-cam 4A-GE motor, doing burn- running I realised the battery and exhaust system would have to outs. Then again it could have gone to the retro-custom boys (and be replaced. A cloud of blue smoke from the exhaust every time I men) and just been lowered, fitted with 14 or even 15 inch wheels started the sweet wee 1,238 cc motor, had me worried at first. with low profile tyres. Thank goodness I was able to buy it before Fortunately Mervyn Croat, son of the lady owner, had the one of those became the owners. Research has discovered that it foresight to put the registration on hold. Once I had a new warrant is a first generation Pony. They were first imported in January of and registered it, I carefully drove it on the open and almost ‘82. Last imported in September of ‘92. Mine was first registered in traffic free roads of inland North Canterbury, between Amberley August of that year. Retailing at $10,990. and MacDonald Downs road, stopping once I reached the end of The sale took place just two days after I met Mr Croat and the seal. Keeping an eye on the gauges for any untoward readings inspected the car. Trailered home in late November 2016, I then and checking in the rear version for blue smoke. By the time we began a closer inspection after a thorough waterblast. You wouldn’t returned home, all was clear. Some minor little teething problems believe the cobwebs, and the spiders that came out from all direc- cropped up as semi-expected but nothing that couldn’t be rectified. tions running for their lives. In fact it took me a good six months Whenever I have it parked in downtown Amberley it attracts to get rid of them. attention, I think because of its condition and the fact that it’s so Generally, old vehicles turn out to be nowhere near as good as rare. Almost everybody in Amberley and the surrounding coun- you first thought. I can say in all honesty that this one was just the tryside north of the Waimakariri River, remembers the car once reverse. What I actually thought would be holes right through the I explain that it was parked under the old Saltwater Creek garage metal under the loose and flaky paint was, in fact, just flaky paint. veranda for about eight years. I’m referring to all the bottom three to four inches. Perfect metal Do any readers know of an older model Hyundai in New Zealand underneath. The boot floor was still glossy white and all the factory or have any memories (or photos) of the old Saltwater Creek garage supplied tools in place, still in their wrapper. in its heyday. Information on either or both would be greatly appre- As expected I had to do all the usual things to the Hyundai, that ciated by email to [email protected] you need to complete for any vehicle that has been stood unused

AN ‘80s KIND OF BLUE…

31 Beaded Wheels Beaded Wheels 31 Central Otago: Downtown Naseby

R ALLY SNIPPETS A round up of notable rallies and events from around the branches

SUNDAY RUN non-competitive. As my husband Pete and 24 November 2019 I have only been on a couple of runs we Central Otago Branch decided to be non-competitive this time Words Graham Taylor round, and our choice was the 30 mile run (the no gravel option). Central Otago Branch members Rob and The weather started with drizzle, but Robyn McGregor led our February run into by lunchtime we were seeking shade. the depths of the Maniototo. Leaving the The rally took us through some beautiful Wakatipu, Upper Clutha, Cromwell and scenery. I think when we attend these Alexandra areas to meet at the Muddy ▲ Central Otago: Margaret giving us the history sorts of events it does make you see your of the ex sanatorium Waipiata where until 1960 Creek Café, Omakau for morning coffee own countryside in a different light, quite people would be treated for TB. and briefing. stunning. Margaret, Barry and others The tour led to Naseby then Waipiata certainly gave us an interesting run. Once for lunch, and to the old TB sanitorium lunch was enjoyed we headed back to the (later a borstal) then to Jane Falconer’s clubrooms for afternoon tea and presen- Clachanburn heritage garden. This was a tation of prizes. Congratulations to all full day trip, the Mini clocked up 430 km. winners especially to Lex Westoby who was The success was measured by the fact the overall winner. that 17 cars attended, with only one modern A fantastic day and we look forward to and one post vintage, a ‘39 Chevrolet. Nearly next year’s Wallaby Rally, hope to see you ▲ all the seats were taken up as members took Central Otago: Waipiata township then. friends along as well. There were also some new people along which always makes the day more interesting. Most were British WEE WHEELIE WANDER cars (my challenge to the American guys INAUGURAL MOPED RALLY to come up with an event!) 15 February 2020 North Otago Branch WALLABY RALLY Words and Photos Derek Brehaut 8 February 2020 The organiser’s view: A fine day welcomed Waimate Branch 16 moped riders to North Otago’s Inaugural Words Ann Hind Wee Wheelie Wander. Entrants came from We had a great turnout on our 39th as far afield as Clyde, Balclutha, Dunedin Wallaby Rally with around 50 vehicles and Oamaru – we were delighted with the ▲ Waimate: Wallaby Rally. and plenty of variety. As a relatively new numbers for an inaugural event. member I’ve been asked to write a few Our thanks to Stephen Hinds, who Thanks to all those who supported our words about the day. welcomed us into his treasure filled garage event, hope to see you all back again. We met at the clubrooms, and after a and sheds and found space for my morning A participant’s view: A new challenge – greeting and safety messages from our cuppa and muffin. Then it was up hill and riding a Moped! There is nothing like a bit Branch Chairman Steve Dyson we were down dale along back roads to Kakanui for of apprehension and a new skill to learn, off on our journey. There was a choice lunch at the Kakanui Fishing club, then which soon turned to a sense of exhilara- of a 30 mile or 50 mile run, our other back to Herbert to visit Garrie Fords’ collec- tion as I manage to safely get myself and choice was whether to be competitive or tion of mainly Ford vehicles in his huge my trusty steed to the bottom of a gravel purpose built garages. road (with a bit of cross wind in the mix).

32 Beaded Wheels ▲ North Otago: Wee Wheelie Wander line-up. ▲ North Otago: Wee wheelie wander, field test.

▲ North Otago: Wee wheelie wander, Ruth’s ▲ Auckland Veteran Run: Peter Alderdice’s 1917 ▲ North Otago: All British Day lunch. starter kit – helmet and drill. Harley-Davidson.

On to the tar seal, and we are away. Along in the historic precinct for providing some were keen enough to come out in that the coast road heading to Kakanui. I have sort of shelter. weather. They took their bikes home ridden a quad bike for years, but that was Two runs had been organised, both when the rally started and participated no advantage as I now had to balance ending at the Duntroon Reserve. There in Bruce’s Series One Landrover. Bruce myself – and keep my legs together, not was the usual problem with navigation informs me that it was only marginally spread over a wide seat. for some, usually caused by ignoring the drier than the bike as the canvas roof drips We three women, amongst a bigger navigator in favour of following the vehicle when wet. group of men did ourselves proud. ahead as “they must know where they are Entries came from as far away as Especially Ruth, who with her husband going”. This year the two runs were on Cromwell, Balclutha, Dunedin, Winchester, came up from Dunedin. Ruth’s trusty steed the same course for over half the distance Timaru and Oamaru. A great big thanks to required a battery drill to get it started, and at least one couple on the long course all those that participated in our All British even in the middle of the field tests. Go took the wrong turn where the two groups Day, the North Otago Branch look forward Ruth! Both she and Rebecca participated parted and were at a loss to understand to seeing you all along again next year. We in the field tests and made an outstanding why they never found any gravel road, will be able to present The Order of St John attempt to complete the course without having completed the short course by with a worthwhile contribution to their putting their feet on the ground. mistake. funds. Thanks Wendy and Gordon for a great and The weather was still cold and drizzling well organised day. when we made our lunch stop at Duntroon VETERAN RUN where we fortunately had access to the 8 February 2020 ALL BRITISH DAY pavilion and were able to have lunch, Auckland Branch 22 February 2020 socialise and complete the prize giving in Words and Photos John Stokes North Otago Branch reasonable comfort. The branch veteran run attracted Words and Photos Derek Brehaut Winners of each section were: about 18 entrants to the start at the agri- February in North Otago is normally People’s Choice cultural museum in Waiuku. The only a very dry, warm time of year, and with John Adamson 1932 Hillman Minx new restoration was Peter Alderdice’s Best Mini the Friday temperature sitting around 1917 Harley-Davidson featured in Beaded Tony Bryson 1981 Mini Leyland 27º thoughts of the forecast for rain the Best Original Car Wheels 362. All other entrants were next day were hardly realistic. Saturday Bevan Cook 1958 A95 Austin seasoned veteran run attendees. Model T Best British Car dawned misty with rain forecast and by Fords dominated numerically as is usually Peter Francis 1964 Sunbeam 9am, true to the forecast, down it came so Alpine the case. Other entrants included Cadillac, we were thrilled to have 46 cars register Best Motorcycle (1 =) De Dion Bouton, Renault, Talbot, Perry, in the light to pouring rain! Big ups to the Bruce Watt 1929 AJS Rover and Dodge. Out-of-branch support Robert Hutton 1959 Triumph. large veranda on the side of Scotts Brewery came from Doug and Ann Hamilton in the Both Bruce and Robert took best motor- 1904 Cadillac, with Leon and Brendda Salt cycle as they were the only two there and

Beaded Wheels 33 ▲ Otago: Councillor Lee Van der Vis flagging off Simon Henderson in his 1912 ▲ Otago: Pearce Family with their Sunbeams . Model T Roadster.

▲ Otago: Lineup at Carey’s Bay. ▲ Otago: Drummonds - Keeping time.

as crew. Mention should also be made of DUNEDIN BRIGHTON RUN We need to acknowledge all the Monty and Pauline Scarborough who made marshalls, who were out in the Octagon, 18 January 2020 the trip from Kaiaua. It was good to see time keeping and at Brighton Domain. Otago Branch long time member and charabanc associate Without them this event would not happen. Words and Photos Marion Doug Pinker back on the charabanc. Thanks also to David Cunningham McConachie The were two routes; about 27 miles for and his team who set up some challenging This year we were blessed with lovely the Short, and just under 40 for the Long. field tests again this year. One involved the warm weather, so that we could all enjoy Travelling via back roads, where possible, navigator having to get out of the car and travelling in those beautiful veteran up the Awhitu Peninsula and then through hit balls through hoops with a hockey stick vehicles, and relax in the sunshine at the Taurangaruru, Kohekohe, Waipipi – not as easy as you may think. Brighton Domain while having lunch and and Te Toro areas before heading back The Pearce family were out in full watching entrants participate in the field to Waiuku for lunch at the Cosmopolitan force with their three Sunbeams entered, tests. Club. winning first, second and third in their We meet at First Church to line up The plotters concerns about potential class. in order of departure and listen to the heavy traffic and overtaking difficulties on Nevin Gough and his partner Kelly, briefing before driving to the Octagon the main Awhitu road didn’t materialise. daughter Jenifer and friend all dressed up for public display. This year we had Cr David Adams on the Long route check to the era of the Buick. They looked great Lee Van der Vis welcome the entrants got about seven of the ten entrants on this with the hood down and smiles on their and visitors to the display. While Dougal route, so it was assumed that some of the faces. Stevenson commentated, Lee flagged others followed the Short route. Congratulations to Travis and Margaret off the vehicles in his own special way – There was some concern that Peter Michelle on gaining first place overall in even helping to push start some of those Alderdice had broken down on the Harley, their 1917 Moon – this is the first time they more stubborn ones. This year there was a but he turned up to tell us he had gone have entered the Brighton Run. You would slightly different route to get over the hill, further up the Peninsula than instructed, have normally seen Travis marshalling in via Sidey Street, this seemed to be an easier turned round and retraced his route. He the Octagon. drive than Hawthorne Avenue. The route had no instruction rollers on the Harley Bryan and I were again fortunate to down Stevenson’s Road continued into which was on its first serious run since have been offered a Model T roadster to use Green Island before heading on to Brighton restoration and he is very satisfied. for the weekend. Domain. There were a good number of Because of this, he was given the Long Colin Pearce was presented with his spectators and photographers en route. route Trophy and Barry Birchall got the 60-year certificate during prizegiving A bit of friendly banter along the way as Short route trophy in the 1905 De Dion dinner. This award is well deserved, and those faster vehicles managed to overtake Bouton. we need to acknowledge the support Joan some of the slower ones on the straight has given both him and the club over all roads towards Brighton. this time. They work well as a team and continued on page 36

34 Beaded Wheels …veteran motoring at its best on the gravel of the Pehiri Road

THREE RIVERS RALLY 14 –16 FEBRUARY 2020 Gisborne Branch Words and photos Brian Williams

This February we celebrated for an 8:30 am start. Brilliant The dinner and prize giving our 10th Three Rivers Rally, skies greeted the entrants were held that night at the 69 titled ‘Pehiri Pilgrimage’. We and continued throughout Central Restaurant. were delighted to extend a the day. Entrants got down to Rally winners were: Veteran special welcome to the Ford business from the start with section, Peter and Suzanne Model T Club of New Zealand questions to answer along McCool, (Otane), 1917 Ford who joined us on this rally the route which took us first T Pickup; Vintage section, after their own week-long to Hexton, and then Patutahi, Ken Miller and Fiona Rowan tour of the district. This before our lunch stop at (Te Awamutu), 1926 Ford boosted our 21 participants Tahunga Golf Course. T Sedan; P60/P80 section, to over 62 vehicles to take After lunch, the Model Ts and Bruce and Ruth Shute, on the Pehiri Road and the other entrants raced back to (Hamilton), 1954 Vauxhall hills around Rere. This rally town to the Gisborne Railway Wyvern. The overall winners was veteran motoring at Station where they boarded were Peter and Suzanne its best on the gravel of the the historic Wa165 Steam McCool in their 1917 Ford T. Pehiri Road and exactly what Train, a perfect way to spend Also presented was the AB&J the early veteran Ts were a lazy afternoon, with the Gymkhana Trophy which designed for. One driver train trip running between was won by Ray and Prim commented that he would Gisborne and Muriwai and Stevenson (Gisborne) in a have to go back the same encompassing some unique 1936 Morris 8 Sedan. way he came to pick-up all features such as crossing the bits that were shaken off Morning tea was provided the main Gisborne airport of car. on the Sunday to farewell runway (the only train ride our visitors after what was a Saturday morning saw all in the Southern Hemisphere very relaxing and enjoyable the vehicles gathered at the to do so) and crossing the weekend. Gisborne Branch clubrooms Waipaoa river bridge.

Beaded Wheels 35 continued from page 34 continue to participate in many events AUCKLAND VINTAGE around the country. Their family; son, MUSTER daughter and grandson, also get involved with veteran motoring, and this has Words and photos John Stokes enabled Colin and Joan to continue using This year’s Auckland Vintage Muster their Sunbeams whenever they can. attracted 26 entrants and 25 starters to Sunday morning saw a good number of Red Hills Rd in Massey to start the event. us drive up to Carey’s Bay for lunch before Two motorcycles and one truck were out-of-town entrants headed home. There among the entrants. Model A Fords were were two large cruise ships in port, so the the most prolific marque with seven entered, followed by three Austins, three town of Port Chalmers was humming with ▲ Auckland: Chris Wood, 1924 Austin Sport 20 hp. tourists, and the road was busy with buses Dodges, two Chevs and one each of DeSoto, Photo Shaaran Price. ferrying people back and forwards to the Sunbeam, Essex, Velie and Oakland. city. The well known 1924 Velie of Wayne and Thanks also to Colin Winter for his hard Carrie Roberts was getting its first decent work in ensuring that everything runs like run after a major engine overhaul and it clockwork. He too has family support – completed the run successfully, Lindsay with Judy never far away. Gary and Sarah and Christine Whittle’s 1929 DeSoto Model and young Braxton were out in the 1900 K was also on its first run of consequence, Wolseley again this year. A few of us even and it performed without problems. The spotted Braxton having a little practice only rear wheel braked vehicle was Gavin behind the steering wheel. Welch’s 1924 Dodge sedan. The run left Massey and travelled to Te Henga and Bethells areas before heading to ▲ Auckland: Rob Webster, 1929 Chev 6. Photo Waitakere and then going back of Taupaki John Stokes. and Kumeu before heading to Muriwai for a look at the Gannet colony. Then on to Waimauku and back towards Kumeu, Riverhead, Taupaki and to the finish at Swanson RSA. The overall winners were Gavin Welch and Sophie Zhao in the 1924 Dodge, very fitting for a rear wheel braked ▲ Auckland: Lineup at start, right to left: Mercer’s vehicle. Rodger and Val Ball won the fast Dodge, Firth’s Bedford, Whittle’s DeSoto, Lucas’ class in their 1930 Model A Ford. Dodge, Welch Dodge, Webster’s Chev.

▲ Auckland: Gavin and Sophie, 1924 Dodge 4, Photo John Stokes.

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36 Beaded Wheels Reflections in front of the Len R ALLY UPDATE Lye Building Words GREG TERRILL

STOP PRESS: RALLY IS POSTPONED UNTIL JAN 2022.

At the end of February, the Festival While registrations don’t close until the As we have had no expressions of Committee hosted the Management end of August it would help us immensely interest for providing souvenirs, the Committee in New Plymouth. This proved if these could be completed and sent in as festival committee has decided to operate to be a great opportunity for the two groups soon as possible. this ourselves. Once entries have closed, to meet and both formally and informally. In the last two issues of Beaded Wheels entrants will be contacted and advised of We visited the venues for the Festival and we have asked if there is any interest in the selection of items available. These will on Sunday took the opportunity to travel running a bus for members who may not be top quality practical items and will be on one of the Festival routes and relax at be able to drive in the Festival. In casual pre ordered and collected upon registering the Pukeiti Gardens for morning tea. I’m conversation there seemed to be some at the Festival. Note, there will be no sales sure those who hadn’t been there were interest, however to date, we have only at the festival, so pre ordering is essential. suitably impressed. had one person register their interest. If Meals for the opening night, Monday, At the end of March registrations will be any members wish to take up this offer, Tuesday and Thursday nights will be open. We would prefer this to be completed they need to register their interest as soon operated on a similar basis and will be pre online, however for those who are not able as possible, otherwise we will not continue booked before the Festival starts. These or comfortable using this method hard with this option. meals will be affordable and reasonably copies will be available from your Branch We have been looking into the avail- priced. Secretary or by contacting the Festival ability of space for self-contained camper While you are in Taranaki there are a Secretary who will send a form to you. vans and also single person dormitory number unique photo opportunities; one As a separate document to the regis- type accommodation. We are pleased to that comes to mind is outside the Len Lye tration form there is an “Invitation”. This advise this is now all go and further details centre in down town New Plymouth. The provides information for the Festival. Be are available by contacting the Festival attached photo is a good example of how sure to read this before completing the Secretary. These are limited so its first in you can reflect on events after the Festival. registration form. first served.

January 2022 • Taranaki • www.historicmotoring.co.nz • Festival Director Greg Terrill • [email protected]

Beaded Wheels 37 VCC WAIKATO 2020 MOTORCYCLE TOUR

Words JOHN SHENNAN Photos ROBERT AND LORRAINE YOUNG

From time to time the Waikato Taupo. This is normally a short of the lake. This major tourist Time to head back to Whakamaru Branch invites club members ride on SH30, however our tour attraction was completed in and wait for the afternoon’s to take part in a motorcycle plotter, Bob Hayton, considered 1980 by a team of four renowned entertainment to arrive on trailer. tour centred around interesting this area far too good to ride artists. The carvings themselves After much advice, heckling and current and historical attractions busy state highways. As a result depict a vision the traditional hours later the bike was restored in the central North Island. route instructions sent riders marae-taught carver Matahi to roadworthy condition. A through the region’s breathtaking Whakataka-Brightwell had in performance equal to a John This year’s three-day tour took countryside with its scenic valleys 1976 of the tattooed face of his Cleese production. It was soon members to the picturesque and bush-clad hills. Riders really grandmother. time to enjoy a welcome dinner Taupo region, staying at the had to concentrate on riding served by our hosts, followed by Dam Lodge, Whakamaru. On arriving back at the wharf or end up being part of the the informal formalities of the The lodge was originally built everyone regrouped to ride to landscape. evening. to accommodate workers Kinlock for lunch. Until this point involved with the hydro dam On regrouping at Taupo’s the back-up trailer towed by Sunday morning arrived all constructions in the early ‘50s. boat harbour, it was time for Robert and Larraine Young had too quickly and after farewells embarkation on the vessel Ernest been happily bouncing along to our hosts it was time to get The tour commenced at the Kemp, a replica steam boat built completely unladen. However underway with the final leg home Cambridge clubrooms on the in the early ‘80s. Everyone was a rider not to be named, but a to Cambridge. afternoon of Friday 14 February, looking forward to the trip out fervent supporter of American and ended back at Cambridge What a magnificent weekend, to view the giant Māori rock motorcycles, had made the on Sunday, Friday afternoon’s great company, great carvings at Milne Bay. Excitement decision to break with tradition ride initially sent entrants in a motorcycling, and great weather. grew within the group as it’s not and ride a British mount. But, southerly direction, bypassing Te Thanks to Bob and Jillian Hayton every day one takes a trip on much like horses, motorcycles Awamutu, before climbing to the and Peter Spiller for organising a steam boat. However, when can occasionally sense unease. ridge separating the catchment such an enjoyable tour, a great embarking one could not help It was no surprise that the Ariel of the Waipa River tributaries scenic route with easy to follow but notice the absence of coal Square Four took umbrage at from the mighty Waikato River, instructions. Last but not least and wood, so passengers were this situation and rushed air to eventually coming out alongside Robert and Lorraine Young for not surprised to get a whiff of the top of its rear wheel thus to the Waipapa Dam. After their patience and support in diesel once on the lake. This become a trailer contender. regrouping everyone made their undertaking backup duties. certainly did not detract from the way to their accommodation at day’s cruise, such a perfect day to Whakamaru Dam Lodge. VITAL STATISTICS be out on the water. 1 One wasp sting. 4 Sleeping hours kept to a With Saturday a perfect day The giant carvings tower some minimum. for motorcycling, and after 2 No one ran out of petrol. 14 metres above the deep an enjoyable breakfast, it was 3 Fresh oil deposited in most 5 Miles travelled 280. beckoning, moody green waters time to mount up and head for car parks. 6 Important mobile calls missed… heaps.

▲ Group photo taken at Whakamaru

▲ Some of the riders preparing to leave Cambridge. From Left Murray McKie, Peter Alderdice, Mike Hardman ▲ Three riders at Waipapa Dam

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IT NEARLY DIDN’T HAPPEN! 2020 BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE 5-9 FEBRUARY 2020

Words and photos STUART FRANCIS

New Zealand’s South Island was hit by extreme The Invercargill based Burt Munro Challenge continues to weather in the run up to this year’s Burt Munro evolve from its humble beginnings in 2006. The event attracts competitors and spectators from around the world. The laid back Challenge, with both west and east coast main event is now a five day international motorcycling festival and rally highways to Invercargill cut by flooding. and is one of New Zealand’s major motorsport events. With a wide The organiser seriously considered cancelling range of classes from Pre 63s with girder forks to Formula 1, the event continues to attract a very diverse entry. the event but with a break in the weather, This time the organisers fine-tuned the formula that worked and falling water levels 36 hours before racing so well last year, adding an AHMRA class C race into most events started, they decided to go ahead. and also adding a sidecar class to the tarmac events. AHMRA class C, introduced in the USA in 1933 for 750cc side-valve V twins, attracted a substantial entry of mostly pre-war Indians and Harley- Davidsons, with a large contingent coming from Melbourne. The hand change, foot clutch, girder forked, rigid machines (some of the Indians still had a left hand throttle), were a very welcome addition to the line-up. Although the racing didn’t start until the Thursday morning, Southland Honda organised a Have a go Day at Teretonga circuit on Wednesday. A track day aimed at road riders wanting to test their machine and themselves out on the demanding track. The riders were segregated into groups of similar abilities and speed, and allowed out for several separate sessions. Costing $90 for the whole day, including lunch, with coaching available for the less experienced, it was a bargain.

Rhys Wilson’s Rudge. 40 Beaded Wheels The Bluff Road Hill Climb, a 1.4km blast up the side of Bluff Hill, kicked off the racing on Thursday morning. The packed programme with 80 plus entries in eight classes, competed on the demanding track with serious drop offs and rock faces, a few short straights and several challenging corners. Richie Dibben set the fastest time of the day 43.95 seconds on his Suzuki GSXR L7, Gary Cotterell took the Pre 63 class on his 1962 Manx Norton with a 55.68 seconds run and Clint Chegwidden from Melbourne took the AHRMA Class C on his 1939 Indian Scout, with 64.63 seconds. Thursday evening’s 1/4 mile Twilight Drag Racing was even better than last year’s event, attracting one of the largest crowds. Charlie Palmer 1937 Slick organisation, good marshalling in the pit lane and the rein- Harley-Davidson FL. troduction of the demonstration class, made for an excellent event. The quickest run of the evening, up the main straight of the Des Heaney 1980 350LC Yamaha Chris McMeeken Teretonga racing circuit was last year’s winner, Cole Scammell on 1980 Suzuki GSX1100.JPG his 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa achieving 9.525 seconds, a new event record. Four other riders achieved sub 10 second runs, three on Suzuki Hayabusa and one a Kawasaki ZZR 1100. The quickest motorcycle in the Demo class was Charlie Palmer, from Melbourne, on his replica of a 1937 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead 1200cc, with a very creditable 13.20 seconds run and speed of 99mph (*the FL 1200cc model was not actually introduced until 1941!). The event always attracts some unusual machines, my favourite was Kevin Ryan’s Goden 500cc Long-track Speedway machine, fitted with wheelie bars, he got very close to a 12 seconds run. Beach racing started at Oreti beach at 5:30pm, drawing a very large crowd at this family friendly time. A strong onshore wind slightly delayed the start, as the tide wouldn’t go out, and sand- blasted some of the spectators. However it was a great event with 81 entries in 11 classes with largest crowd attendance of any of the events. The older machines were out in some numbers as were the modern moto-crossers and open class machines. The one mile course is marked out by two marshal’s posts ½ mile apart. The premier Burt Munro Trophy 50 mile beach race was won by Johnny Racz in 46:32 min. on his Honda CRF-450R. Local Hamish Allan took the AHRMA Class C and girder fork Class, after two rounds, on his 1948 Indian. During a break in the racing a WWII Russian Yak 3 fighter aircraft set a new New Zealand record speed of 345mph for 3kms, it could have achieved a much higher speed but for the strong winds. Wandering around each of the pits is always an education, the sheer diversity of racing machines is intriguing. The perennial Phil Price - 1953 KTT argument over whether replicas and reproduction machines (with Velocette. all the advantages of modern manufacture, materials and reliabil- ity) should be competing with original machines, reared it’s head. It is fair to say that without replicas and reproduction machines some grids would be non-existant however there must be some way of rewarding those coaxing excellent results from geriatric motorcy- cles. This year the AHRMA class C motorcycles, from New Zealand and Australia, were out in force with 14 machines entered. Some of these machines were seriously quick, turning in 14 and 15 second 1/4 mile times and over 80mph speeds at the end of the strip. Stacey Heaney, over on her first visit from Melbourne, was enjoying the experience on her very standard-looking 1972 Honda 750, achieving some solid mid-field results. The oldest machine competing was David Reidie’s 1928 Harley-Davidson JDH 1200. The oddest entry was Matt Brookes’ 1961 Douglas Vespa Sportique 172 scooter entered in Classic Pre63 class. A glimpse into the future was Ryan Hampton coming seventh in the Super Motards, at the Street races, on an Alta Redshift EX-R Electric machine. Kevin Ryan 1966 Triumph MLC 700.

Beaded Wheels 41 AHRMA Class Cs lining up at the drag strip.

The third day of the Challenge opened with circuit racing at The Street Racing is held on the roads of an industrial park near Teretonga on the 2.62 km long international circuit. The roughly B the Invercargill City centre, roughly rectangular with a chicane shaped circuit’s long main straight and sweeping bends are a real kink on the back straight. The relatively short straights and tight test of speed and handling. The sprint races cover 19 classes from bends put a premium on acceleration and brakes. There were a Pre 63 girder fork to Formula 1 with some of the races combining couple of incidents, mainly caused by riders braking too late and classes. The biggest grid this year was the Formula 3, the two hotly testing the straw bales lining the circuit. The older machines went contested rounds were won by Jonny Lewis on his Yamaha R450 out in combined classes which led to some interesting racing. with Ashley Weller, Suzuki GSXR 450, and Chris Huddlestone, Vince Burrell on his 1972 Moto Guzzi V Sport 998 took all three Yamaha HR450, both taking a second and third. Gary Cotterell, rounds of the Post Classic Pre 72 (501+) with Malcolm Pearce on won the two Classic Pre 63 races, on his 1962 500 Manx Norton, his 1972 Triumph Bonneville 750 taking second in each round. with Bill Swallow, on the 250cc Elde Velocette, snapping at his heals Bill Swallow took the Pre 63 up to 500cc title, winning two races in both rounds. The David and Goliath contest of the event was and coming second in the third, on the 250cc Elde Velocette. The between Phil Price’s 1953 KTT 350 Velocette and Charlie Palmer’s David and Goliath contests continued with Phil Price taking two 1937 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead 1200cc, each taking a win wins and second and Charlie Palmer taking a win and second in and second in the Classic Pre 63 with girder forks. the Classic Pre 63 with Girder Forks. Francie Winteringham took The Oreti Park speedway races started late Saturday afternoon overall second in the Classic Pre 63 with girder forks on her original as the Teretonga racing wound down. An incredibly popular 1930 Rudge 500. Attrition reduced the number of outfits to four by event with the local crowd up to 10 deep at the fence. There are Sunday, but they still put on some good racing, with Gary Cotterell nine different classes, including: Classics, Sidecars, Pee Wees and and Layton Matheson recording three straight wins on their Mo Juniors. Sam Taylor took the Burt Munro Challenge Solo Trophy, Haley Yamaha 1000 outfit. Darrin Taylor and Blake Cox took the Sidecar Trophy and Ryan The social side of the event was its usual great success, the Terry-Daley took the Classic Trophy. biggest event was the five day Rally at Oreti Park. The 2000 riders attending were entertained most nights. The Bill Richardson Francie Winteringham 1930 Rudge Special. Trust’s Motorcycle Mecca, a collection of over 300 motorcycles, was packed the whole time as was Transport World, one of the world’s largest collection of trucks and older vehicles. The E Hayes & Sons shop, home of Burt Munro’s “World’s Fastest Indian” and the Hayes vehicle collection was also crammed full. The Indian motorcycle company had their latest models on display at Hayes. The Burt Munro Family Trophy was awarded this year to all the competitors and spectators who were patient, resourceful and accepted the challenge of the wind, the rain and the flooding, and made the pilgrimage to the 2020 Burt Munro Challenge. The Wayne Affleck Maverick Trophy was deservedly won by Kevin Ryan, who competed in all the events on his collection of modified machines. The E Hayes & Sons Trophy went to event organiser Andy Underhay, President of Southland MC and long suffering Clerk of the Course.

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Ph New Old Stock – Distributor caps,condensers CLASSIFIED RATES Due to space limitation, classified 027 526 9170. MEM GORE and rotors stocked for many vehicles 1930-1990 advertisers should refrain from the use of dashes, New Pumps - PN Fuel Pumps for most car/ AUSTIN 7 PARTS, in the form of a Circa 1931 rolling spaces, logos, blank lines and formatting. All tractor brands (except American), chassis on 16” wheels, with a Coventry Climax classified rates include GST. The 65 word limit KITS for AC pumps 800cc SV motor mated to an A7 4 speed g/box, includes contact details. Advertisers requiring ads Hours 9am to 3pm Monday-Friday with the start of a “special” body. No paperwork. longer than the standard 65 words, or who require 85 Polo Prince Dr, Alfriston, Auckland Most instruments etc. An abandoned project, no typography or space, must apply display rates. The email: [email protected] time to finish. No one interested when advertised advertising department reserves the right to edit www.qualityrebuilds.com or return classifieds not meeting the criteria at offers over $1500 so now looking for any offers. Email [email protected] In Pukekohe. Member of Vintage Car Club: No charge for text or PHONE PETER 09 267 4700 photo classified advertising. Members must be MEM AUCKLAND financial and identify their Branch. Limited to one CYCLEMASTER ENGINE PART ONLY. Stored since MAGNETO AND COIL WINDING SERVICES Magneto free advert per issue. 1960s $200. Ph 027 459 2468 Auckland. repairs, coil rewinding, work guaranteed. We buy Non Member: $21 for first 40 words or part thereof, and sell magnetos of all types except aircraft. FREE TO GOOD HOME 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer thereafter 15 cents per word (max 65 words per 728 Waimutu Road, RD2 Marton 4788. SEI. NZ assembled 2 owners. Metallic blue, paint advertisement).* Phone Warwick 06 327 3849, 027 281 8066, and panel excellent, no rust or damage. Interior Text in a Boxed Ad : $24 non-members* [email protected]  MEM Colour Photo Ad in Box: $56 non-members, enclose a is very good throughout. Motor needs attention. clear photo and an SAE if return required.* Reg on hold. Too good to scrap. Ph 03 574 4216 MEM MARLBOROUGH PISTONS PISTONS PISTONS PISTONS Advertisements should be typed or clearly FOR VETERAN, VINTAGE, CLASSIC & printed. BALANCING BALANCING BALANCING, ODDBALL ENGINES. Advertising Email address: [email protected] We can balance most vintage and single We can supply piston sets for most makes and Payment: Cheques Payable to Beaded Wheels. Post cylinder engines, fans, driveshafts etc. Work models. All piston sets come complete with to: Advertising, PO Box 13140, Christchurch 8141, is carried out on a modern digital machine. rings and gudgeons. We have over 700 listings to arrive not later than 10th of month preceding M S Coombes Ltd, 344 St Asaph Street, publication. Internet banking on request.* at competitive prices. Christchurch 8011, Ph 03 366 7463, email: M S COOMBES LTD DISPLAY RATES* [email protected] 344 ST ASAPH ST, CHRISTCHURCH Casual (per issue) 3 Issues (per issue) Ph: 03 366 7463 E: [email protected] Full Page $900 $720 CARBURETTOR RECONDITIONING including classic and performance makes. 40 plus years Half Page $490 $390 PRECISION VALVE REFACER Wolf 5/8 VR5 230/250 Horizontal ¼ Page $270 $216 trade experience. Free advice. Contact Graeme volt. Wolf Electric Tools Ltd, London. $250. Warren Tulloch, Tulmac Carburettor Specialists on 027 All display rates quoted exclude GST and are for finished and Brown Kit 150092 Seat Cutting equipment. digital artwork supplied.­ Artwork can be arranged at an 612 2312 or (Levin) 06 368 2202 extra charge. Deadline for copy 10th of month preceding Stone, guides, stone refacer, dresser. $250. publication. MORRIS 1928 BOAT TAIL. Complete dashboard, Diesel Injector Tester Model III Injectors Analyser. Beaded Wheels will consider articles of a technical nature electric work, fuel pump. Phone 021 164 2054. Pressure gauge reading 6000lb/in2 (400ATS). Scale for inclusion in its editorial space. Beaded Wheels however gauges reading in KPA. Made in England. $350. regrets that it is not able to offer editorial space for Thames location. advertisements nor for the promotion of products. Ph 07 377 6021. Marketplace advertising cancellations received in writing prior to advertising deadline will be refunded in full. Where possible Beaded Wheels will refund 70% of the advertisement cost for any cancellations received after the booking COACHWORK For all your coachwork, woodwork deadline. *Payment by credit card will incur additional bank fee and timber rim steering wheels for your veteran, DRIVESHAFTS DRIVESHAFTS DRIVESHAFTS processing charge of 3% vintage or commercial vehicles contact Designs We can alter or make driveshafts with fabric Beaded Wheels makes every effort to ensure no misleading N Wood, John Martin, 11 Bell Avenue, Cromwell. components to take modern universal joints claims are made by advertisers, responsibility cannot be Phone/fax 03 445 0598, 021 109 1309 or email and yokes, as well as performing dynamic accepted by Beaded Wheels or the Vintage Car Club of New [email protected] MEM CENTRAL OTAGO Zealand (Inc.) for the failure of any product or service to give balancing. We also carry a large range of satisfaction. Inclusion of a product or ­service should not be driveshaft components for car, trucks, industrial construed as endorsement of it by Beaded Wheels or by the PENRITE OILS We carry a large range from and marine. M S Coombes Ltd, 344 St Asaph Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.). vintage to modern engines. Gearbox, diff, Street, Christchurch 8011, Ph 03 366 7463, email: No liability can be accepted for non-appearance of SU dashpot and water pump grease. advertisements and the text of all advertisements is subject [email protected] to the approval of the editor who reserves the right to M S Coombes Ltd, 344 St Asaph Street, refuse any advertisements which are not compatible Christchurch 8011, Ph 03 366 7463, email: with the aims, objectives, and standards of Beaded Wheels [email protected] HUBCAPS – any problems contact me. I now or the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) produce either hubcap skins or complete In accordance with the provisions of the Human Rights GOT VIBRATION PROBLEMS?  Commission Act 1977 Beaded Wheels will not publish any hubcaps. These are top quality replicas. advertisement which indicates or could reasonably be The crankshaft pulley/balancer/damper may Pressed not spun to the closest possible original understood as indicating an intention to discriminate by be the cause. Rubber perishes over time. John specifications. I can manufacture any model that reason of sex, marital status, ­religious or ethical beliefs. at Harmonic Damper Rebuilds can rebuild uses the skin system plus many others provided Advertisers should take all care in drafting advertisements as they could be held liable, as well as Beaded Wheels and the your pulley like new. He has a proven system they do not exceed 10½ inch in diameter. For Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.). to re-rubber and re-sleeve dampers. Most can more information phone Dave Patten Replica be rebuilt as good as new and save you money Manufacturing (2003) Ltd, Phone 027 247 and engine repairs. 027 666 3350 or 07 863 3350 7956, 160 New York Street, Martinborough. [email protected] [email protected]

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1946 FORD PREFECT Located in Greytown. Good 1970 WOLSELEY 1300 MARK 2 Automatic approx 1924 STANDARD MODEL V3 with 1300cc OHV running condition with reg and WOF. $6,500 ono 63,000 miles, Exceptional original condition. engine, 3 speed gearbox, English built aluminum Phone 021 0853 0341  MEM WAIRARAPA Good paintwork, and body rust free, no rips in bodied touring car, restored registered warranted. upholstery. Good radial tyres. Starts and runs $16,500. Paint and body has a patina. Many well. Car located in Taupo. Would consider trade, spares. Motored since 1974 all over New Zealand. eg Triumph 2000/2500 or similar $7,500 Contact Ph T Lightfoot 03 3851 200, trevor.wendyl@xtra. 027 755 5212 or 07 376 8380 MEM TAUPO co.nz MEM CANTERBURY

1966 MERCEDES BENZ 250S A well maintained 1954 MGTF 1250 full professional restoration NEW MODEL A FORD SHOCK ABSORBERS. car in very tidy condition, current ownership 1983/84. Insurance valuation $45,000. Still in Precision manufactured in NZ. They are fully for eleven years and ownership history since excellent concours condition. Won five councours adjustable and work as per the originals, $322 new. Used for VCC events and comes with a competitions and 2nd in four. 1985-2005 selection each. New 1928/29 and 1930/31 Model A open range of spare parts. Contact Bryan Malcolm of spare parts available. Offers to Russell Egan, car windscreens. Ph 03 3590565 or 0211289252 Ph 06 858 5005 or [email protected] 021 516 414, email [email protected] or www.vintagefordparts.co.nz MEM CENTRAL HAWKES BAY MEM NELSON

1963 HUMBER SUPER SNIPE, SERIES 4 Man 3 1985 CRESSIDA GLX 2.8 ltr DOHC fuel injected WOODEN WHEELS made for your metal­ speed and electric overdrive drive. A nice example electronic ignition. Economical top class car with work. Steam-bent felloes, any shape spokes. and much admired car. Reg and Wof. There is not too many features to list REG WOF VIC. $8000 New beaded rims available in some sizes. Phone much that has not been restored and motors Phone Greg 03 960 3077. greglamb504@gmail. Vern Jensen 06 323 3868, 16 Osborne Terrace, nicely. Asking $11,000. For further details, contact com. MEM CANTERBURY Feilding, [email protected] MEM [email protected] or 027 6098510 MEM BOP

1928 MODEL A PHAETON. Unrestored but in very RED KOTE FUEL TANK LINER Email enquires to 1974 TRIUMPH TOLEDO 1500 rear wheel drive, in good condition. Motor rebuilt 26,000 miles ago. [email protected] MEM AUCKLAND good order. Warrant and registration 10,955kms. New diff last year. $27,000 ONO Ph 03 489 2326, White with blue upholstery, new carpets 027 261 1166 MEM OTAGO throughout, all good tyres. $3,500. Contact Carole Lindsay 07 578 9579 or [email protected] MEM BOP

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ROVER SDI 1983 complete car suitable for parts front bumper never been on car. Some good parts some VINTAGE CAR REPAIRS not so good. Ph Laurie Malcomson 021 579 133. All Classic and Vintage Car restoration. MEM CHB • Panel making • Wooden body repairs, • Bumpers and moulding repair WAIRARAPA VCC PARTS SHED; radiators: new • Competitive hourly rate. Mk3 Cortina, used Vauxhall 10/12, A40 plus range Unit 1 11 Penn Place, of unidentified examples. Grilles: Austin A40 Upper Riccarton, Christchurch Somerset A10, Sheerline (surround), Big 7,Morris Phone Grant 341 5100 or 027 223 9474 Oxford, Minor, range of Vauxhall, Standard 8, 12, [email protected] Singer. A10 bodypanels/doors/guards. 1929 Chev diff. Wheels, with tyres, suit trailers, 12–16 inch. 1987 ISUZU PIAZZA. 2 owners, 130,000 km. In VINTAGE AND VETERAN CAR MARKETING.  Ph Frank, 06 379 7167, Jeff, [email protected] or startling condition. 3 speed auto plus o/drive. I maintain a database of buyers and sellers of Barry, [email protected] MEM WAIRARAPA Recond engine has done approx. 5,000kms. veteran, vintage and post vintage vehicles, placing Recond a/c. Tinted windows. $8,500. VIC. buyers and sellers together. Free to list.No hidden Comes with spare parts, and access to many costs. No computer, no problem. Just call me. more. Ph 021 899 616 or [email protected] Whether buying or selling a veteran, vintage or MEM WARKWORTH/WELLSFORD VALVES exhaust quality stainless for vintage post vintage vehicle, contact Les at Rushmore engines. Available in blank form or machined Motors Ltd. Phone 027 224 5045. Inc. Sat. to size required. George Calder, 307 Hoon Hay [email protected] Free catalogue available. Rd, Christchurch. Phone 03 338 5372 or email Finance may be available on most vehicles. [email protected]

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PENRITE ENGINE COOLANT We can in most cases rebuild your short A colourless hybrid-organic non glycol based block using modern shell bearings, corrosion inhibitor designed specifically for use new pistons and rebuilt oil pump. in Veteran, Edwardian, Vintage and Classic Car Please contact us for more information. cooling systems. M S Coombes Ltd, 344 St Asaph M S Coombes Ltd, 344 St Asaph Street, NISSAN BLUEBIRD TRX SPORTS WAGON 1991 NZ Street, Christchurch 8011, Ph 03 366 7463, email: Christchurch 8011, Ph 03 366 7463, email: new rare, very good condition, drives beautifully. [email protected] [email protected] Odometer has only just stopped working at 198,000 km. Aircon not working. 2.4 litre 12 valve VINTAGE, VETERAN AND CLASSIC CAR 4 cylinder. 5 spd manual. Cruise control. Top of the MARKETING. Rushmore Motors can market range when sold new in Dunedin. Asking $6,500. your vehicle now. We hold a huge database of Phone 021 899 616 or [email protected]  MEM prospective buyers, and aim to place sellers WARKWORTH/WELLSFORD with buyers. We produce a monthly emailed brochure. To subscribe please text, phone 027 2245 045 or email. Vehicle listing is free. No VINTAGE & CLASSIC QUARTZ halogen bulbs. computer, no problem, just phone. Whether Replace your existing bulbs without rewiring selling or buying, contact Rushmore Motors. the headlamp assemblies. Up to 100% brighter [email protected] Vehicle finance than your existing Tungsten bulbs. Will fit may be available. most reflectors fitted to Pre & Post war cars and motorbikes. Also available in single HUPMOBILE MOTORS 1923 AND PARTS filament 55 watt P22 & BA 15 bases for use 8 x generators - Delco, Remy, Bosch, Lucas etc. 3 in spotlamps and mechanical dip reflectors. x starter motors - Lucas, one vintage long shaft. 1 Most bases and configurations available in 6v & 12v. Further info: Norm & Jan Sisson, sole x magneto 1914, 2 x 8 inch headlights. 1 x brass VINTAGE TRUNKS made to order or stock sizes. NZ Agent. Phone 03 389 0643 Model Boat honeycomb radiator core. Ph Ivan Hibberd 03 323 Dust proof and waterproof. Phone Allan on Supplies, 38 Ottawa Road, Christchurch 6. 8769 [email protected]  MEM CANTERBURY 06 844 3959 or 0274 469 331 Napier. MEM Email [email protected]

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SK ¾ INCH DRIVE SOCKET SET in excellent 1952 FORD CONSUL FLAT DASH. 3 owners 1929 ERSKINE, STUDEBAKER. Straight six motor, condition 15/16 to 1 11/16. $300.00. Singer Vogue from new, 55,025 miles. Generally in very good three speed gearbox, 6 volt. Excellent all-round Series 1 to 4 grille, bottom half in very good condition. NZ new, paperwork for almost full condition. Indicators and original oh-ghaa horn. condition $50. Austin Vanden Plas 4 litre R new history and expenditure. Recond engine, new Restored by previous owners (current owner 7 old stock oil filter cartridge $15. Austin A30/A35 carpets. 4 new tyres. Period accessories including yrs). VIC. Spacious in back with storage box at rear. steering idler new old stock still in box. $50. Austin/ venetian blind. VCC registered. $16,500. Phone 021 Great Art Deco car. $27,500.ono Ph Ian 0274 790 Morris 1800 wheel trim $10. Ph Colin 06 878 5969 899-616.  MEM WARKWORTH/WELLSFORD 682, [email protected] MEM HAWKES BAY

1939 CHEVROLET MASTER 85 SEDAN Totally 1937 VAUXHALL 10, Tidy condition, good running 1928 CHEVROLET NATIONAL, 4CYL Reluctantly restored in beautiful condition. Phone Richard order. Phone Richard 027 271 3004 offered for sale this well maintained, rare, 4-door 027 271 3004. sedan. Three owners from new, and in the family since 1958. Motored in many VCC events. Runs well. Ph 022 466 3244, [email protected] MEM NORTH OTAGO

PERSONALISED PLATES “TYPE C” suit MODEL A FORD REBUILT SHOCK ABSORBERS,  Jaguar C type. $900. Ph David 027 431 8078. as original. With exchange $210 each, or $240 MEM BANKS PENINSULA. outright. Arms and all connecting parts available. Postal delivery extra. Phone Jack 03 352 6672, 0274 322 041 Christchurch. MEM CANTERBURY

FERRARI, ASTON MARTIN WHEELS. Testarossa BUICK 1927 TOURER this car is not restored but chromodora magnesium alloy 52mm spline, very tidy. Reg on hold last running 6 months ago. Ferrari Chromodora magnesium alloy, new Present owner 50 plus years. Will consider part unused 7.5”L x 15”, 52mm spline, Aston Martin trade for a 70s vehicle. $14,000 ONO. For more V8 alloy 15”x7”, Dunlop steel 21”. Assted Claudel info phone murray 03 543 2662. MEM NELSON Hobson brass carbs, Sunbeam parts, Bosch and BTH mags. Ph 07 348 4227 MEM ROTORUA

Beaded Wheels 47 1933 MORRIS OXFORD 20 Selling due to health 1952 FORD CONSUL. MK1. Flat dash. Disassembled, 1928 MODEL ‘A’ FORD PICKUP. Good restoration. issues, registered, WOF. Well maintained and in panel beaten and painted. Just requires assy. All Requires compliancing. Runs well. Video available. original condition. A rare model that is used often. parts are there, with some upholstery as patterns. Nelson. Rushmore Motors Ltd. 027 2245 045 or Other photos available to an interested person, 100% guaranteed rust free. Motor recon. Pics and [email protected] garaged in Levin. $ 14.000 ono. Phone Phill 027 660 info on hand. Oamaru. $8500. Rushmore Motors Ltd. 3099. MEM HOROWHENUA 027 2245 045 or [email protected]

1928 WILLYS WHIPPET TOURER. Reg and wof on 1928 BUICK STD 6 SEDAN. Maroon, black guards, 1929 GRAHAM PAIGE ROADSTER. Model 612. sale. Started and run every day. Video available. black top. $62,000 spent on the car. $27,000. Needs 3.5 L Continental motor. 112” w/base. Superb Location Westland. Rushmore Motors Ltd. 027 2245 no work. Blue moquette uph. Wof and Reg on sale. steering. 4 speed gearbox. Hydraulic brakes. New 045 or [email protected] Oamaru. Rushmore Motors Ltd. 027 2245 045 or whitewall tyres. New clutch and complete rebuild [email protected] of rear hub assy. Has side curtains. Videos available. Canterbury. Rushmore Motors Ltd. 27 2245 045 [email protected]

1896 ROPER STEAM M/CYCLE, REPLICA. Made to an 1931 MODEL A Closed cab pick up (indented CHEV MASTER CABRIOLET 1934  coupe convertible extremely high standard. Any variations + or - 1mm firewall model). Restored including new NZ new r/hand drive needs restoration not rusty, from original. Square boiler as original. All parts are upholstery, running B4 engine, high speed diff, 12 very rare car. Guards bumpers etc are there ph Dan hand made. Wheel size 2¼” x 28” as original. Videos volt electrics. Current rego and warrant $48,000. 027 404 1218  MEM AUCKLAND available. Pukekohe. Rushmore Motors Ltd. 027 2245 Further information to Lindsay ph 027 602 4420 .  045 or [email protected] MEM BOP

1951 MORRIS MINOR Low light. Rego on hold. 1930 DODGE BROTHERS STRAIGHT 8 Four door 1934 FORD V8 5 Window Coupe. Unique opportunity Major body rebuild inside and out. Repaint six years sedan. Very good mechanically with excellent body, to own as new V8. Restored in the ‘90s by a fanatic ago. New upholstery. Mechanically basically sound chrome and tyres, all usual Dodge fittings and who used only Ford New Old Stock parts. Not used and driveable. All original mechanical specs with features, professionally reupholstered. WOF and on the road. Transported to shows where it won 918 cc side valve engine and transmission. $4,900 rego. Tow bar, rear trunk and spares incl. Two owners many awards, Dearborn Award of Excellence and ono. Phone Richard 06 752 4566 or 027 685 5302 in last 30 years. $25,950 Contact ron.elton@kinect. 4 Dearborn Gold medals. Travelled only 350 miles.  MEM TARANAKI co.nz or Ph 07 579 9621  MEM BOP Full details, photographs from [email protected]  MEM AUCKLAND

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MODEL T FORD 1924 COWL VENT. Just the flap. If you “T” guys could check your stash of bits and come up with one I’d be truly appreciative. We are on the home straight and I really need it now. email: [email protected]. Peter, Cell: 0211291 333  MEM ASHBURTON 1925 SUNBEAM 14-40 TOURER 2.2 litre 4 cylinder 1965 VANDEN PLAS 4L R Drives well, power steer, 1938 DODGE COUPE. Seeking any info re previous engine, beaded edged tyres. Restoration 2002 Automatic, A class car of its time, sound body. Needs owners, sold new in Huntly. Doctor A B Jamesons, includes leather trim. Owner has had a stroke some attention to seats but otherwise all original. 1943 F-Yarrow. 1958 G-Sharp (Auckland/1960 B necessitating sale $42,000. Registered and WOF. Ph Car parts available dependant on price. Asking White Auckland). Also require headlamp lenses 06 758 3386 MEM TARANAKI. $10000. Ph 027 222 2189. MEM MANAWATU (Riteway) out door handles, grille center crank hole cover and any other parts you may have. Ph Dave (09) 818 5631 evenings.

28/29 FORD MODEL A Gas Tank wanted in useable condition please. Contact Graham 027 235 6649 or [email protected] MEM CENTRAL HAWKE’S BAY

CHEVROLET 1930-31 internal door handles wanted. Phone Peter 021 0806 2730 or email [email protected] MEM CANTERBURY

CHEVROLET COUPE 1939. Must be in original or restored condition. Phone 021 272 5711, [email protected] 1926 MODEL T TOURER  Restoration 10 years ago. 1954 AUSTIN A40. Although it is an A50 body, we Motor done 5 years ago, around 50km on motor. understand these early productions of the new DKW HUMMEL MOPED – Good condition preferred Handbook, few old tools and have receipts for motor design in ‘54 were marketed as A40s. There are but let me know what you have. Phone/text and body work, good tyres. View Waikari, North differences. Reg on hold. $2,000. Ph 09 415 1010. Brian 021 0234 3355 MEM AUCKLAND Canterbury, ph 027 437 6709 email angusgaskell9@ MEM AUCKLAND gmail.com MEM CANTERBURY EXHAUST GAS ANALYZER in working condition. Ph 07 345 6540, [email protected]. MEM  ROTORUA

FIAT 500 1938 Model A 4 cylinder head or complete motor. Ph Bill 06 868 8718 evenings 027 249 5994 MEM GISBORNE

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HUMBER MOTORCYCLE PARTS 1915-1928 35 years ago it started with a 1921 600cc twin motor. Parts and interest grew to 1915 water cooled 750cc twin. 1934 FORD DELUXE 5 WINDOW COUPE A stunning, 1950 HILLMAN MINX A nice car, and getting quite Also 1923 and 1926 350cc. What parts are in NZ rare example of an iconic car, painted Dearborn rare now. Reg on hold. $3,000. Ph 09 415 1010. to get these projects underway? petejones@xtra. Blue. Has factory tools, jack / hand pump. Good MEM AUCKLAND co.nz 027 430 3662. MEM BANKS PENINSULA orig low LHD mileage car. Had impeccable ground up restoration Dearborn show winner (998/1000 IN NEED OF AT LEAST 2 X 19” SPLIT RIMS to suit points) reg wof. $135,000, may part trade Northland/ 1927 / 28 Dodge Fast Four wooden spoke wheels. Whangarei property Ph 09 432 8258 or 027 435 8047

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TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE PARTS. 1950-1959. WANTED JAGUAR E TYPE Series 1 Coupe 1961 to Anything considered. Ph john 021 65 1988, 1966 with matching numbers (no 2+2’s) Looking [email protected] MEM AUCKLAND INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT FOR SEDAN Phone Graham for a driver or car that has been sitting. No 06 378 7422  MEM WAIRARAPA BSA MODEL K REAR WHEEL, the one with the top end restored cars Phone 06 377 3884 or wagon wheel type belt rim. Also wanted Sturmey- email [email protected] Archer 3 speed gearbox, hangs on 4 bolts required WOULD CONSIDER WHOLE WHEELS if available. MARVEL CARBURETTOR SERIAL NO. 10-1744 for Royal Enfield 1925. Norton also used these Ph 06 370 8844 or 021 141 2332 MEM WAIRARAPA top prices paid for 1937 Graham Supercharger. boxes. Buy or let me know what you would swap. Ph 02 689 1442. MEM WAIMATE Ph Rob 03 224 6160  MEM SOUTHLAND HR HOLDEN WANTED. Suitable for restoration MORRIS MARINA PARTS CAR or 1300 Engine for and complete. All options considered. Phone project wanted. Ph Kevin 0272430053., Kevin Troy Graham Holloway 027 544 0406. MEM BAY OF PLENTY MEM WAIRARAPA

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ASHBURTON COLIN SWEETMAN We welcome new members Stuart and Betty Wilson, James and Sandy Sim and Sandy Johns to our branch. We also welcome Gerry Philbrick on transfer from Canterbury and Ian Johnson on transfer from Southland. Our well attended New Year’s Day Ashburton: Gavin Run always comes up with something Hunt in his 1903 different. This year, apart from having to Darracq Model turn left at each give way sign, participants L being asked to identify the Dodge had to identify names and locations from Brothers in the provided photographs which were incom- Annual Rally. plete and jumbled up, so good powers of observation were required. Ollie Hurst has a passion for 1930s Fords and he has a fleet of six 1932s at present. Last year, (as reported in BW 359), Ollie organised a display of them in the Historic town of Barrhill, where he grew up. In January Ollie recreated the scene and many members bought their cars along to keep him company on one of Canterbury’s hottest summer days. Our Chairman, Trevor Begg, a committed Chev enthusi- ast, was even seen driving one of the Fords. Our Annual Rally was held on a hot ▲ Ashburton: Members working on Ron Galletly’s Auckland: Geoff Sairs, Ford V8 pickup. January day. Club Captain Peter Lambie Daimler prior to New Year’s Day Run. had organised two rally routes ending at Mclennans Bush, Awa Awa Reserve, Pudding Hill at the base of Mt Hutt. Ashburton: Chairman Trevor Begg, son Fifty-one entrants fittingly took part in Craig and passengers what was our branch’s 51st Annual Rally. enjoying his drive in a There were a couple of minor mishaps, but 1932 Ford. all made it to the end in style for lunch and presentation of trophies. Our PV and PWV run, organised by Rod McKimmie, was well attended and ended at Peel Forest for a pleasant lunch.

AUCKLAND JOHN STOKES Motorcycles: The New Year’s Day Run attracted about 70 bikes and 40 cars for fish and chips at Kaiaua. At the Wellington Motorcycle Rally Peter Alderdice, Harley Davidson Model F and Leo Fowler, Indian 741 B, won their respective classes. Ten other Auckland members attended. The

Beaded Wheels 53 speaker at the February meeting was Aroha. The curators live in a villa built in route. The first section was over some Steve Raffills who builds 1917 Harley- 1910 on the outskirts of town. It is packed good gravel road with great views to Davidson replica board track racers. These with interesting curios and memorabilia arrive at Chapelwick historic homestead are perfect in every detail. The bike Steve and can take quite a while to absorb. Some for morning tea after which we travelled displayed is destined for England. At interesting vehicles were also viewed out through Porangahau onto Cooks Tooth the Pukekohe Classic meeting 12 of our the back including a rare 1928 Angela Road to arrive at the back gate into members displayed bikes ranging from a Showman Caravan. Tautane Station. After travelling through 1929 BSA sloper to a 1974 Triumph Trident. the station on farm tracks we arrived at Vintage: Lindsay Whittle now has his the woolshed where we were given a talk 1929 DeSoto running successfully CANTERBURY TONY BECKER on the history of the station. From here we PV and Classic: Geoff Sairs has been out Waitangi Day kicked off an unprec- travelled on to the lunch break at a private and about in his 1937 Ford V8 pickup edented hot February in Canterbury, ideal home above the Herbertville Beach with General: January’s club night saw for our hobby, especially for those of us great views. After lunch we proceeded to speaker Mark Hall discuss the WWI travelling topless and everything on two or Burnview station homestead where we battle of Le Quesnoy (Le Kennoir) where three wheels. The ever present fire danger were able to view the complete interior of New Zealand troops liberated the town at McLeans Island kept us on our guard at the building. The ground floor has been with no civilian casualties. Mark discussed Cutler Park. In fact we are now into Marchs restored and the upstairs has been left as a memorial building specifically dedicated so called autumn with little noticeable original. Thirty one cars turned out for to the New Zealand effort in France during change from summer. With fewer members the February outing which was a short that war. December Midweek Tourers supporting one or two of our longstanding tour around Waipukurau incorporating a went to Wenderholm for a picnic and the traditional calendar events causing a bit of garage raid to five venues of great interest. January event went to Port Waikato. The concern, Colin Hey thought the time ripe Three Fords went to Gisborne for the Model February event went to West Lynn Garden for innovation, so an inaugural Sunday T Club AGM and also took part in the in Titirangi. February club night saw morning Old Cars and Coffee meet-up Gisborne Branch Three Rivers Rally. Two Paul Stewart speak about the motorcy- at Cutler Park was extended to all of the other cars from Central Hawkes Bay also cle industry. Barry Birchall continues to hobby-motoring public. Open to vehicles of took part in the rally, with our members write interesting articles about Auckland’s any age, make or type, the event attracted Peter and Suzanne McCool taking top motoring history, this time about the more than 60 pride and joys and several honours in their Ford Model T. Colonial Motor Company’s Ford assembly new faces. Visitors discovered what makes plant in Fox Street, Parnell, and the Carlaw VCC tick, offering an opportunity for and Jones/John W Andrew building in new memberships. The event will repeat EBOP BRUCE SEDDON Symonds Street. Both buildings have every third Sunday. Traditional summer The first Sunday after New Year saw a survived. He has also written about the calendar items were not forgotten, and good turnout of a wide range of cars for our two large c1920 Daimlers which were in these included the Annual Commercial bi-monthly breakfast meeting which sees the club in the late 1950s and early ‘60s. Rally and a well-supported Annual ours and other car clubs get together to A significant number of Aucklanders Branch RPally. With around 100 entries show off our cars. attended the Art Deco in Napier. Katryna Shaw and Tony Miekle, together Our January run is set by the Chairman, with Dave Inwood and volunteer helpers, and Lytle had us on an entertaining run provided an interesting rally and field out through town, south to Taneatua, and BAY OF PLENTY DONN WHITE test routine. All was topped off with a west over the one lane Pekatahi Bridge, on Our branch activity commenced on sunny Sunday barbecue lunch and pres- to Edgecumbe and then back to his home the very first day of the year with an entation of trophies at the Barn. Our 9 to for a barbecue lunch. Marlene and Lytle excellent turn out of members to Tuapiro 90s first monthly mid-weeker of 40 or 50 were great hosts and the shaded garden Point Reserve for a New Year’s Day picnic. vehicles travelled to an extensive 16 acre was popular, as was the pool. This destination and fixture has become garden together with a most impressive Members took advantage of the holiday popular with our members, and the hot dry pre-1920s American and Continental car season to spread themselves around day was an indicator of conditions to be collection with names like Pierce-Arrow, the country at events like the Wanganui experienced locally in the coming weeks. Moon, Sizaire-Naudin, Minerva, Kutz and Branch Gumboot rally, Burma Rally, Due to the holiday break our normal Detroiter, all in one location. Bliss for all Rotorua’s Lake Front Car Show, Gisborne monthly club night in January was a enthusiasts. Rally, and of course the annual Farming relaxed affair without the normal meeting Like Grandad show in Kawerau. We always formalities. However a good number of strongly support this event with a display members attended and enjoyed some CENTRAL HAWKE’S BAY JOHN FOOT and parade of vintage cars. camaraderie. The final event for December 2019 saw Our East Coast Rally takes place in A number of our people also took a good turnout of members for a reliabil- February. Starting from a central location part in the annual Brits at The Beach at ity trial around Pukeora Hill. New Year’s in Whakatane this year the rally route Whangamata where a variety of British Eve and New Year’s Day a small group stretched well to the west out along the cars, trucks and motor cycles were of members took part in the Taihape coast past Matata to the Pikowai valley gathered at the popular beach resort town. Gumboot Rally. A very good relaxing and across gravel roads in the back country Bryce Strong also put on an interesting few days. The first run for the year took to Pukehina school for lunch. This is a mid-week run to the Living Museum at Te 19 cars and crews over a very interesting beautifully kept school in picturesque

54 Beaded Wheels ▲ Auckland: Steve Raffils and family and Harley board racer.

▲ Canterbury: Rear Wheel Brake Rally 2020 – Lunch stop at Steventon Homestead, Whitecliffs. 1925 Hupmobile Dave Backhouse. Photo Kama Frankling.

▲ Auckland: Mr Ferwerda’s Daimler, featuring in an article by Barry Birchall.

Bay of Plenty: The Living Museum in Te Aroha was an enjoyable destination for

▲ February’s Mid Week Run.

▲ Bay of Plenty: A souvenir at the Living Museum from the days of tolls on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. ▲ Canterbury: Rear Wheel Brake Rally 2020 - Lunch stop at Steventon Homestead, Whitecliffs Bob Hayes’ 1909 Renault. Photo Kama Frankling.

▲ Canterbury: Rear Wheel Brake Rally 2020 – Rally start at Cutler Park. Photo Kama Frankling.

Bay of Plenty: A rare 1928 Angela Showman Caravan encountered Central Hawke’s Bay: at the Living First time out Iain Museum in Te Gollan’s 1978 series 3 ▲ Aroha. Landrover Beaded Wheels 55 country surroundings has only eight to travelling via Pehiri to the Tahunga Gold well supported once again. The Thursday twelve children. It still has a function- Club. The combined final dinner was Deco Dinner was a sell-out with over ing swimming pool and the grounds are held at a local restaurant where we were 100 deco guys and gals dressed in their immaculately kept by clearly local support. updated on the 2021 Vero International finery. Tom Andrews, from Hamilton After lunch we were back on gravel roads Festival of Historic Motoring by Greg spoke on his 1936/1937 Bugatti Atlantic down the Otamarakau Valley to SH2 east Terrill. which is under restoration, one of only to Matata and a scenic route around the Sunday saw most of the entrants four in the world. The evening finished plains and Edgecumbe to our finish point returning home. Some members displayed with musical entertainment of the 1930s. at Rally Central. their vehicles at the Beetham Retirement Friday’s rally attracted about 180 cars Rally winners this year were: Vintage, Village which was running an Art Deco day, with a shorter route for the 10 veterans. It Graeme and Raewyn Fenn; PW, Ken and with residents and drivers attiring them- was a country run going out through fruit Annette Foot; P60, Wayne and Tracey selves in period costumes. The following growing and vineyard areas and finishing Hayward; Overall Winners, Wayne and week seven vehicles were displayed at the at Alexanders Lake at Puketapu for lunch. Tracey Hayward; Best Team, Waikato . local Ryman Village which was raising Saturday started with a morning tea at our funds for the Australian fire fund, several clubrooms before those registered entered residents took the opportunity to ride in the famous Art Deco Trust Car Parade, FAR NORTH DAVE DUIRS the cars for a gold coin collection. also a sold out event. A total of 300 plus Our Kerikeri Kick Back had a good cars drove the main street of Napier and turnout of a variety of vehicles. The rally The feature this year was cars A – Z, most took us through some stunning farming GORE JIM MCFADZIEN letters of the alphabet being covered right country inland from Kerikeri at quite high The media hogged the Gore Floods though to a Le Zebre. altitudes, which presented some great recently and some of us were told to go to Due to the current situation our Back to vistas. We parked up for lunch at our hosts’ higher ground by Civil Defence. Slowly, life Basic Swap Meet has now been cancelled. expansive rural gardens where the vehicle has come back to normal. line up was impressive, as were the picnic Our annual Festival Rally was very spreads under the welcome shade. The well patronised, the small town of Dipton HOROWHENUA PETER NIGHTINGALE plan was to enjoy some field sports but at provided our destination for the 52 vehicles Before Christmas we held our annual the height of our unusually dry summer, entered. rally. Despite being a very wet day around shade created the chosen activity - sit They had a choice of two routes, long twenty turned up and had a good day trav- around and socialise. and short, coming together eventually at a elling 100 miles finishing with dinner Keith Lyndsell organised a cruise in checkpoint. Our Club holds an Annual Hill complete with Father Christmas. We were the Hokianga Harbour starting from Climb event over the Josephville Hill and entertained by John Foster who played Kohukohu, once a very busy shipping and part of the Festival Rally route was over the an extensive variety of music on his timber base but now a quiet backwater hill climb, in reverse. accordion. being the northern connection of the The overall winners were Peter and The Christmas Parade was great fun Hokianga ferry from Rawene. Our boat, the Esme Fletcher in their convertible with the usual large number of floats and Ranui, originally plied on Lake Taupo and Hillman. One happening confronted the cars. Rotorua before going to sea for tourist trips short run participants when a mountain Our Team was successful in wining the in the Hokianga. Timber, mainly kauri bike event had a road closure on our route. Wellington Branch Monte Carlo. spars, was king and the Kauri Timber Co Amid suggestions and confrontations The AP and I show saw 12 cars looking took out some one million lineal metres in they eventually got through – hundreds great with more members coming the early 1900s and the dairy factory had of cyclists. Luckily this was less than a out to join the parade around the oval some eight hundred suppliers, albeit on quarter of the distance to the checkpoint, with animals, vintage trucks and farm small 50 acre holdings. which meant everyone could get back on machinery. Our Chairman Des S Claire A Model T Ford has entered the Far their target times. Whew! risked all and came with me in the TT North fleet as has a ’37 Plymouth coupe truck. and we also have some new members. Eighteen Manawatu members joined us HAWKE’S BAY HELEN BALL for the first meeting of the year, a barbecue Our new year started with a fabulous night with a total of 90 attending. GISBORNE RODNEY CLAGUE run put on by Steve and Pam Donovan Some entertainment from the six February saw our (tenth) annual Three which took us to Dannevirke for lunch members that attended the Wanganui Rivers Rally which was accompanied this after which we visited the amazing collec- Burma Rally including Julie Reipen who year by over 40 members of the Ford Model tion of diesel and steam engines, tools, won the best dressed crew member looking T Club who had gathered in Gisborne for toys and chinaware of Owen Morgan. The superb in a fox fur evening outfit. their annual general meeting. They had next stop was to view Allen Mills’ truck We now have a new secretarial team; arrived in Gisborne on the Tuesday prior and motorbike collection, which included Glen and Stephaney Peach. Winton Cleal to the rally and visited several places of the oldest road-going Kenworth and a reluctantly resigned after a health call. interest while here. replica of the first small Harley factory in The Easter Rally is almost finalised Our rally on the Saturday attracted Milwaukee. with close to 70 entries and a great program 21 vehicles (plus the Model T group) and One of the main events for our year is planned, including a demo with four Model was set around the Patutahi area before the Art Deco Festival this has been very T raceabouts.

56 Beaded Wheels ▲ Central Hawke’s Bay: CHB Burnview Station Homestead.

▲ EBOP: Rally Marshall Tessa Keene readying Peter and Robyn Hadley for their start. Photo B Milner.

▲ Horowhenua: Andrew Heffey cranking his 1915 T at the start of the Tararua trundle in November.

EBOP: Lunch time lineup at Pukehina School

▲ EBOP: Mike and Lesley Adams ready to roll in their 1955 Jaguar XK140. Photo B Milner. ▲ Far North: Far North Hokianga Cruise. Kerikeri Kickback. All sorts.

▼ Hawke’s Bay: 1937 Alvis Speed 25 and two deco belles.

▼ Hawke’s Bay: Art Deco crowd at Hawke’s Bay Branch club rooms.

Hawke’s Bay: 1903 Oldsmobile Model R and 1906 Cadillac Model K Members went to the open days car The months of planning and hard work to Kevin Mason who was riding his 1957 shows around our region. My restoration of all came together for our dedicated Swap Francis Barnett. the 1924 T is looking like one now, with the Meet Committee. Once again proved they The Dunedin Brighton Run saw 40 hood bows being the present challenge. have the formula down to a tee and with an entrants come from all over the South increase in public support the Annual Swap Island. Some really young enthusiasts Meet and Bazaar was not only a fun day but were keen to put their hand to the wheel of MARLBOROUGH CARROLL WIBLIN also very successful. their grandparent’s cars, while at Brighton A run to Don Register’s place in the Domain, good to see. . Onamalutu Valley was combined with a Wings and Wheels Festival at the Taieri surprise field trial. There was an excellent NORTH SHORE RICHARD BAMPTON Airfield on 1 March saw a good number of turnout of vehicles and members, so it Since North Shore is largely inactive in VCC and other club vehicles on display. It made for a great day which ended with a January the first run of the year was an was a great day out and an opportunity for barbecue. exciting dash up the East Coast Road, done members of the public to see these vehicles. The Marlborough Racing Club requested entirely without run instructions. Nine cars Another Public event was the Best of British vintage and veteran cars for their centenary left the clubrooms, but several more arrived held on Sunday 8 March where members of race meeting. A number of members took for lunch at the Orewa Surf Club. Perhaps our branch assisted with marshalling for advantage of this to have a day at the races this is a new strategy to get more vehicles the event. and thoroughly enjoyed their outing. on the runs. Among the cars out were three We combined the Vintage/Post Vintage Early February saw a good turnout of vintage – an increasingly rare sight these and Ladies runs and six cars attended. No vehicles for the run to Ian and Pat Barnes’ days. The vintages all arrived safely. vintage cars attended and the one post Sounds property at Anakiwa. It was a We were pleased to host members of vintage entry, Eleanor Harrison in her beautiful day with superb weather and we Waikato Branch who came to see what Chrysler, collected the PV trophy. Ruth topped the day off with a barbecue. sort of work we do in the sheds. They were Edmunds in a Mini won the Lady driver Waitangi Day saw Brayshaw Park once disappointed because we were (as always) award. We enjoyed lunch beside the again celebrating Heritage Day with all doing very little and what little we did was Waianakarua River at the Riverside Haven societies within the Park participating. The very slow, but they enjoyed smoko and are Lodge. Our Restoration Rally is planned for branch uses this day to help with funding. obviously easily impressed because we May. In June we have our AGM with a Pot This year was no exception with the kitchen understand that they are going to build a Luck Lunch beforehand. and barbecue making good returns. There shed for themselves. is always something of interest for everyone However there was activity in the from car and tractor displays, model sheds in February. The linoleum floor ROTORUA RONALD MAYES railway, woodworking, and fun things for has been laid in the Dennis Bus and work Our lakefront car show in January was the kids, not to mention the variety of food now continues on fixing down the seats a resounding success despite some initial available. and covering the hatches in the floor. One planning difficulties. Over 450 vehicles The motorcycle section had a great ride Bedford tow truck front mudguard is nearly took part and we received glowing feedback to Havelock and 12 members enjoyed the repaired – a difficult job because there is a from many participants. Our local St John day. Seventeen motorcycles were on display swage at the edge, and without disturb- Ambulance Association had old and new at Heritage Day, with some being seen for ing the old wiring that strengthens the vehicles on display and the event raised the first time. The motorcycle section is edge. A new carburettor has sorted out the $2000 for this worthy cause. seeing a real resurgence which is very Chevrolet fire engine problems. The new Our February Sunday run took members pleasing. (to us) compressor has arrived and air pipe to Litchfield to see some interesting cars, plumbing and wiring is being undertaken. including a 1919 Essex tourer, so original The Spares Shed boys have been busy that the owner is reluctant to try to lower NELSON RAY ROBERTSON sorting, cataloguing and tidying parts up. the hood, lest it disintegrate. A sad period for the branch with both The International tractor has received some The month’s mid-week run took us to Ken Ivory and Evan Moorhouse passing attention to the fuel system. Probably the Lake Okataina where we had our picnic away recently. Both these guys have been first love and care for 10 years. lunch in beautiful, tranquil surroundings. strong contributors to the branch since its Bill and Adelai Skelton know many of the inception. I believe Ken Ivory’s grandson local hiking tracks and led us to the nearby has been spotted out in the Model A. Evan OTAGO MARION MCCONACHIE outdoor education camp, from where we was truly a legend in automotive engineer- For our G C Jackson Memorial run took a 1.8 km walk (good exercise in the cool ing and in his later years teamed up with 20 entrants journeyed over the Otago shade of the native forest) to an abutment, vehicle restorer Richard Conlon, sharing Peninsula. I enjoyed being passenger with so high we could not see the top through space in Richard’s workshop. They both Eleanor Harrison in her Chrysler, while the trees. A waterfall was sprinkling a held enormous respect for the others Donna Roxburgh did the navigation. Some surprising amount of water consider- abilities. of our newer members come out today. ing the dry conditions and we were told A number of members took an opportu- Matt and Laura had their new addition a a colony of glow worms could be seen at nity to travel over the hills to Golden Bay 1974 Triumph 2500 estate out today. The night. An interesting variety of cars came and Murchison for their respective A & P G.C. Jackson Memorial Trophy went to on the run, from the Ford Model A roadster shows, both very enjoyable days. Malcolm Eunson who was driving his 1971 of EBOP members to more-modern English, Great to see Jim Fryer’s 1911 Mitchell MGB. The Mary B. Jackson Trophy went German, American and Australian makes. (ex-Ross Sice) up for the Murchison Event.

58 Beaded Wheels ▲ Nelson: Swap Meet – Rosie & John ▲ Horowhenua: Brian Wilton Chevrolet Herds’ 1930 Model A roadster and Ambulance leading the VCC cars across caravan foreground. the new bridge.

▼ Nelson: Nelson Swap Meet & Bazaar. ▼ Horowhenua: Dannevirke wheels show.

Horowhenua: School holiday visitor dressed up for the Christmas day parade in Mark Morgan’s Jeep.

▲ Marlborough: Rose Preston with her newly restored Curved Dash Oldsmobile on debut at Heritage Day.

▲ North Shore: Spares men Graham Cox and Jim Masson removing tyres from rims. ▲ Marlborough: Branch members barbecue in the Sounds at Anikiwa.

▲ Otago: Parked beside the river, Ladies Run Waianakarua 2020. ▲ Otago: Eleanor Harrison with her Chrysler alongside passengers Donna Roxburgh and Ruth Edmunds. Ladies Run Waianakarua 2020 ▲ Rotorua: As rare as they come, a 1935 SS1.

▲ Rotoura: 1919 Essex tourer. Photo Dave Tomlinson.

▲ Rotorua: Minis out in force.

▲ Southland: 25/35 year badge presentation photos

▲ South Canterbury:

Line-up of vehicles ▲ Taranaki: entering the Hazelburn Winners of the property of Ken Cross 47th Waitara on the Chairman’s Mini Vin Tour Run. Bob Austin’s Ford Annual event Model A in front. Bill and Elinor Durling with the trophy and certificate .

▼ South Canterbury: Tour of the Elderslie property near Oamaru – Weekend Away.

South Canterbury: Participants vehicles on the Ladies Run – In the foreground is Jim Geddes’ Triumph Herald-based ‘Special’, a now-completed long term project. A welcome sight was Ralph Bennett’s the South Canterbury Museum. The prize tea and trophy presentation. The Smith’s Buick. When last seen on a rally it had pinny was awarded to Bill and Shona Weir. eight beautifully restored Ford Model A ground to a halt with obviously serious The open day for our branch took place and Ts were on show including the Model oil burning and overheating problems. on 18 January. While well supported by AA campervan. The cause turned out to be a tiny hole in a members, there was a drop in the general rusting plate behind the water pump. That public attendance. fixed, it is as good as new. They built them A number of our members displayed TAUPO NEIL CHAVE tough in 1938. their vehicles at the Orari Race Day on The year began with our annual Open 1 February, in conjunction with Ashburton Day and we attracted an excellent turnout Branch. of members and their vehicles. Getting the SOUTHLAND RUSSELL MCIVOR The Annual Weekend Away, organised public along was an issue as gaining local Fifteen teams entered the quiz night by Barry and Carla Barnes, took place over media coverage is a challenge. We use the event held on our club night and organised Waitangi Weekend. Attracting 11 vehicles, Open Day to showcase the branch and its by Stuart Francis. No cell phones were this took members to Oamaru with key facilities to the public in an endeavour to allowed. The Excalibur team won on this highlights including visits to the North promote new membership. Maybe next occasion. Otago Branch Clubrooms, the Elderslie year we will consider relocating to the town Entries were down on our annual Estate, and the Historic Precinct. centre for better public involvement. Southland Rally which was won by Bruce Preparations are currently in hand In February we held the summer and Raewyn Stuart and Jean Brown in a for our Vintage Only Rally, being held on barbecue and this was well supported. 1964 Wolseley. Casey Lyons, in the club Anzac Weekend. Members enjoyed a pleasant warm Darracq Service Car won the veteran The Chairman’s Run, organised by summer’s evening with the cooking done section. This vehicle has become a Ashley Milliken took place on 23 February. by committee members. A joint picnic, practical vehicle with comfort and reason- The run took us out to Hazelburn, near also in February, was forced indoors due able turn of speed. Trevor and Norma Pleasant Point, to the Cross property, to the first rain we had seen for a while. Wilkey organised an excellent meal for the Ken Cross showing members the higher The picnic was with the Great Lakes Club prize giving dinner. reaches of his property, and the maori rock that provided lunch. Our members were Alan Meridith has written a book called drawings on site. able to take groups for a run around the Pioneer Motoring in Southland. Without block to see the sights and experience the a doubt, if Alan had not done this, auto fun of driving in an older car. March is our history would have been lost forever. TARANAKI COLIN JOHNSTON Country Roads Rally and we are pleased Wayne Nicol has copies for sale. “The Cars are coming” yes we are with the number of entries to date, particu- Condolences to Malcolm McDonald and looking forward to the 2022 VERO larly from our branches, so we all looking relatives with the passing of a foundation International Festival of Historic Motoring. forward to welcoming our visitors to what member Tom McDonald. Tom was a retired Entrants to this event will be treated to the we expect to be another successful rally motor mechanic and always willing to help New Plymouth District Council’s award event. members with their vehicles. winning Festival of Lights in our world No monthly Wednesday tour was held renowned Pukekura Park situated beside due to floods in the Gore and Mataura the Racecourse Rally Headquarters. Plan WAIKATO HUGH MCINALLY areas. now for January 2022. Another festive season has passed Twenty five members received their The branch is deeply saddened and into history and no doubt members are 25 and 35 year membership badges at our acknowledges the passing of member preparing their cars for the up and coming clubrooms. A working bee has cleared Phyllis Cornwall. Phyllis had made a motoring season before the winter kicks in out overgrown shrubs behind the parts significant contribution to our branch and slows our motoring ventures down a shed and the property looks in ship-shape since it was formed. She was organiser of little. condition. our Mid-week bi-monthly runs and helped As I write a few of members have just Southland members can look forward organise many Maunga Moana Rallies. We spent a weekend away organised by Ian to the George Begg Speedfest, Burt Munro will miss her perspective and the help she and Jenny Patton and based around the events, Transport World, Motorcycle Mecca always offered. Deepest sympathy to Des Taupo/Kinloch area. The club has a couple and Hayes Motorworks for events over the and all the family. of these events annually and to be honest I years. All these have a vintage and classic Twenty four vehicles entered the 47th cannot understand why more members do content for members. We are becoming Waitara Mini Vin Tour annual branch not participate. It was an extremely pleas- known as a motoring centre. event this year. The navigated course took urable and sociable weekend. One of the entrants around an interesting route into excellent side trips was a small trek into a the rural areas north east and east of the magnificent cave situated on a farm. SOUTH CANTERBURY town of Waitara and through Inglewood. The weekend culminated with the SHANNON STEVENSON Along the route entrants had to find Mini Golf Tournament where all that The Ladies Rally, held on 12 January answers to questions instead of silent entered were vying for the Green Jacket. attracted 17 vehicles. The run took checks. This year the winner was Bill and The winner was our illustrious club members out to Bluecliffs, before returning Elinor Durling driving a 1963 Jaguar 3.4. Secretary Jan Dearlove. For the record to Timaru for a lunch stop at the Botanic The rally finished at Ashley and Larraine this is the second time Jan has won the Gardens followed by an afternoon visit to Smith’s CastleFord residence for afternoon jacket. Thanks Ian and Jenny for another memorable weekend away.

Beaded Wheels 61 An update on the proposed new garage. WAITEMATA IAN GOLDINGHAM attracted 80 or so entrants. The morning The committee are organising a meeting On 2 February we had Club Captain included roads round Whanganui, while in the near future outlining the cost and Stan Smith’s Shed Raid with a Twist which in the afternoon we ventured to South design of the garage. The meeting is for all was an extended back roads tour ending up Taranaki. It was a beautiful sunny day, members to have their say on the garage, in Matakana and a surprise 80th birthday and the roads were all fantastic and in either for or against. Look out for the date party for Stan. This was followed by a great good nick. Members were invited to visit of the meeting and try and come along, lunch, cake cutting and speeches. Wanganui Enterprises to see the factory after all it is your hard earned money the On Sunday 9 February the Ellerslie Car operating. This is an organisation that committee are spending. The meeting the Show and Concours was held and we had builds dog crates, tables and other small date will be announced in the Venture. our regular Waitemata Branch presence. outdoor structures, and is staffed by people Kevin Andrew put together a good cross with disabilities. section of branch vehicles. We had the We were able to hold our gymkhana this WAIRARAPA KEVIN BALL Horseless Carriage Club and a trio of year due to the drought - rain stymied us A Wellington member asked if we were vintage Bugattis as our next-door neigh- last year. About 20 cars came and tried to having a display at the Masterton A & P bours so the public had a superb selection park, turn corners and deliver papers. It Show. Given a lukewarm response to earlier of quality motoring history to appreciate. was great fun, and as it is off road we had public displays we put the word out which Terry Roycroft entered Saturday’s Art some learner drivers take to the paddock resulted in 17 cars lined up on both sides Deco Parade through Napier with his to develop their skills. The advantages of of the road which attracted a good public father’s Bugatti Type 35A. It certainly power steering was obvious to all. turnout with some requests for member- made heads turn every time he blipped the ship application forms. A very pleasing throttle. A week later on 29 February, Terry WELLINGTON RAY BETTERIDGE result. also entered the Bug in the Waitemata That occasion followed the first compe- Branch’s inaugural Manunui Coastal Hill People had barely staggered in from tition of the New Year, the Remembrance Climb Run a few kms back from Pakari their First Footing and were off out again Rally. This event replaced the earlier Beach, Manunui Estate is a life style sub for the New Year’s Day Picnic, albeit tradition of families donating a memorial division with a magnificent sealed road without the dram. It was cool at Queen trophy when a member died. The branch that winds its way upwards for over 2.3 km. Elizabeth Park but a hardy crew assembled found itself heading for an oversupply of The owners have allowed us to use this as for a convivial lunch. silverware as the passing lane grew, so the a hill climb venue on a trial basis. We had a Neale Ryder, our Club Captain, and committee decided on one Remembrance well-supported event with few hiccups and Joanne, with help from Roger and Diane Rally to cover them all. This is working lots of enjoyment from both entrants and White organized another Club Captains well, with the 2020 version being organised spectators. Safari with a Monte Carlo style which gave by our chairperson Tina Goodin and her On Sunday 1 March the Brit & Euro point scoring options from the Hutt Valley husband Earl. Visits and clues focussed, Classic Car Show at Lloyd Elsmore Park, to Norsewood in the morning to arrive at appropriately, on public cemeteries and Pakuranga was held. This event has now Woodville for lunch. In the afternoon it was memorials. Chris and Jane Giles, in a reached critical mass and is massively Woodville to Wanganui to take part in their Daimler, took the honours. supported by all the Auckland one make Vintage weekend. The remote high scoring We held our Stretched Gymkhana, clubs and the VCCNZ. Both our brother destinations caused some grief and, inter- in which consistency over a number of branches were there and many other estingly, the first three place getters all runs was the key. Wairarapa, like much of Waitemata members were also spread started at the oil well near Eketahuna. New Zealand, is enduring an extremely hot out doing duty for their specific marque Horowhenua took first and third place and summer, with dry grass everywhere. Hot displays. we occupied second. The rally was capped exhausts and dry grass being a dangerous off by an excellent Vintage Weekend and combination, fire extinguishers were a Burma Rally. sensible precaution, even though they WANGANUI TONI JENKINS This year Wellington organized the weren’t needed. Paul Furkert, in a 1949 This year’s Night Trial was won by Biennial Motorcycle Rally and drew 65 Land-Rover, put in a perfect run to win the Karen and Lee Taylor. February club night entrants from as far afield as Whangarei. event. saw a great turnout, with a lot of buzz Temperatures in the 30s in the Wairarapa Wairarapa’s quiet and scenic country still in the club after the Burma Rally and and lovely rolling country roads combined roads continue to attract the interest of Vintage Weekend. Rally participants are with good grub to make for a great marque clubs, with recent visitors being invited to the launch party, then we take weekend. the TR Register of British sports cars, more over the central town to have the “Park We have just had our Twilight Rally and than 60 of them, and the Wolseley Car Up” on Saturday. This brings all kinds of John and Jenny Jackson used a railway Club’s annual Sightseeing Tour, for which vehicles of interest including our members, theme to take us to John Kinvig’s shed the Wairarapa branch catered an evening muscle cars, hot rods, various single above the crematorium, but it was hot in meal. marque clubs, trucks and stock cars. The the shed too. John, a dedicated Austin Planning is well under way for the public comes in their thousands, as there aficionado, has bought an Auburn boat tail National Motorcycle Rally in Wairarapa in is something for everyone and it showcases speedster which requires a lot of finishing. March next year. the friendly atmosphere of the city. There Not a bad project for a young octogenarian. are over 400 vehicles on display for the public to admire. The Rally on Sunday

62 Beaded Wheels ▲ Taupo: A line up of Model A Fords at the Taupo Open Day. ▲ Waikato: Adventuring into a secluded cave on our ▲ Waikato: Two time winner of weekend away. the coveted green jacket, Jan Dearlove has proved once again she has what it takes to perform in the high pressure environment of the Waikato

▲ Wairarapa: Chris and Jane Giles with their Branch Annual Golf (mini) Remembrance Rally trophy. Tournament.

▲ Wairarapa: Some of the Wairarapa cars on show. ▲ Wairarapa: “the corn was as high ...” Barry Wells’ Rover among the cornfields.

Waitemata: The lower carpark at the Matakana Shed Raid John King’s Riley 9 tourer.

▲ Wanganui: Winner of the 2020 Gymkhana; Stewart Parsons in a Model A.

▲ Waitemata: Some of the Wairarapa cars on show.

▲ Wanganui: I’m pretty sure this kind of team driving is illegal both in gymkhana and on the road. Perhaps his shoulders were tired after the chicane… Jags can be a bit heavy in the steering I hear! Jeff Williams and ▲ Wanganui: Mike Loosemore 1926 Renata share the responsibilities. Bean tourer.

Waitemata: Lionel Rogers crests the hill in his Bugatti Type 59. WELLSFORD-WARKWORTH in the dark, some sleeping in their vehicles Our first run of 2020 was our February CHRIS HARVEY in order to secure the best positions. By Club Run to the recently opened Blackball sunrise at 07:06 the entire length of the Inn at Blackball. Despite the threat of Our activities for the year kicked off verge allocated to stalls was taken up and ex-tropical Cyclone Uesi hitting the West with a picnic at Brick Bay. There will be most stalls were already open for business. Coast with heavy rain and wind, our Club two more as summer draws to a close, at The bargain hunters were picking through Captain resisted the call to abandon the Sullivan’s Bay and Martin’s Bay, then we the vast array of items for sale, ranging Sunday run and was duly rewarded with a head indoors for our café lunches which from cars and parts to clothing, toys, tools fabulous day weather-wise and a great turn start in May. It’s good to see the increasing and even a wedding dress - though that out despite the forecast. About 18 vehicles numbers of members attending the picnics didn’t sell. Our kitchen team did a roaring took the leisurely jaunt out to Blackball and and club nights now that the summer trade in breakfast snacks and hot drinks. partook of a delicious afternoon tea with holidays are over. In the paddock across the fence from the fine china cups and saucers, enjoying great On Saturday 29 February we held our stalls a large and wide-ranging selection company. The day was extremely warm annual swap meet at our clubhouse by of cars spanning 100 years was on display. and a few cold beverages were also enjoyed. the satellite station and we were favoured Blackball is enjoying a resurgence with the with much better weather than we had last opening of the new Paparoa Great Walk year. We had a much larger number of both WEST COAST ELSPIE MITCHELL and Cycleway which links Blackball to stalls and display vehicles as there was no We welcome new members Sue and Punakaiki on the scenic coastal highway. mud and consequently a substantially Allan Gibson. They own a 1934 Austin 10, A number of activities and facilities have improved result which was very gratifying 1971 Volkswagen sedan, 1970 Volkswagen opened up which is certainly giving the old since this is our fundraising event of the and a 1961 Mercedes. We look forward to mining town a great buzz. year. Stallholders arrived very early and meeting up with you both on Club events.

▲ Wellsford/Warkworth: Ford A and MG TF at swap meet.

64 Beaded Wheels ▲ Wellington: Cars assembling for Twilight Rally. ▲ Wellington: John Kinvig shows the Lincoln chassis ▲ Wellington: Motorcycle lineup outside Anzac Hall in of his Auburn speedster. Featherston.

Wellsford/Warkworth: Early view of stalls .

▲ Wellsford/Warkworth: Stalls full of tools. ▲ Wellsford/Warkworth: 1945 Morris Van.

▲ Wellsford/Warkworth: Chev and MGA.

▲ Wellsford/Warkworth: Some of the cars on display.

Beaded Wheels 65 NORM POINTON OBITUARY authorities charged with the administra- The Taupo Branch is mourning the loss tion of all vehicles over the age of 40 years. of long-time member and past Chairman, To get back to Norm’s involvement at PASSING LANE Norman Pointon. From his home base in our branch at a local level, he was elected In this column we acknowledge the recent Taupo Norm has made a huge contribution Chairman in 2006 and continued in this passing of club members. Information is supplied to to the club over many years. office for five years. He was a member of the Beaded Wheels by Norm joined the Riley Car Club in 1974 Branch Executive during this time. Under VCCNZ Branch Secretaries. and settled on two outstanding models his direction the final building phase of  of Riley Sports cars which he restored our clubrooms was completed. The kitchen Bellamore, Stan Wellington to perfection a 1935 Kestrel Sport and a was doubled in size and fully equipped to Fairless, Graham Bay of Plenty 1951 RMB 2.5 litre saloon. Norm rallied the satisfaction of our members. A library Graham, Henley Canterbury extensively with the Riley Club and was a room was also included to give us very Pointon, Norman Taupo stalwart of this club. impressive clubrooms. Page, David Ashburton In 1994 he was a founder member of Norm was honoured with Life Riley, Roy Waikato the Federation of Motoring Clubs (FOMC), Membership of the Taupo Branch in May Townshend, Susan Canterbury which was formed in the Taupo Branch 2019 for his services. clubrooms and he then joined the VCC. He will be sorely missed for his He had been an executive member of the constructive and pertinent advice plus his federation since that time and thanks to his enthusiasm for vintage car motoring. We ability and enthusiasm was invited to join extend our deepest and sincere sympathy the NZ Vintage Car Club Vehicle Technical to Jocelyn and her family. Committee in 2007. Graham Mock The FOMC committee’s job is to liase with the appropriate Government

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