Motoring | Feb 9 2018

Motoring February 9, 2018

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hen it comes to the design of the Focus Sport, every detail has a purpose. Careful aerodynamic optimisation of the front splitter, rear spoiler and underbody eliminates lift forces. The striking, angular lines deliver balanced performance with zero lift front and rear, for ultimate highoctane handling.

The high-performance lightweight 19” forged design wheels, finished in low-gloss black, offer enhanced strength and impact resistance with a weight saving of 600g per wheel. Wrapped in Michelin Pilot Cup Sport 2 tyres.

The Bi-Xenon lights not only automatically turn themselves on and off with changes in natural light, they also help you see around corners.

Standard headlights are usually fixed on one spot, but the Bi-Xenon lights change the beam’s level and bend around corners so they’re always on the road.

Strap yourself in. Sporting the lighter racing shell seats from the world-famous RECARO® brand, drivers will always feel connected.

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Momentum with Morgan M organ Motor Company has announced record profitability and growth as it continues to roll out a long-term strategy plan under the guidance of Chairman Dominic Riley, Managing Director Steve Morris and family shareholders – keeping up the positive momentum in the family owned business.

Year-end financial reports released this week announce record growth from the 109-year-old company with a 19 percent increase in revenue against 2016 to £36m, improved group margins with an increase of 12 per cent, a 13 per cent increase in group net assets and an increase in pre-tax profits to £2m.

Last year saw strong performances from all sectors of the Morgan business, including a new technological partnership with Frazer Nash for EV development, futureproofing with long-lead new model planning and strategic in-house appointments within the management team coupled with increased marketing activity.

Product sales continue to be strong with export sales up 10 per cent.

Recently launched models, the Aero GT and 50th Anniversary V8, sold out upon unveiling and all vehicles produced at Malvern continue to be pre-sold, with no vehicles being produced for pre-registration.

Last year also saw the re-acquisition of the land on which the factory is built, plus the purchase of the Visitor Centre has proved a significant investment which helps to provide stable foundations for Morgan’s future growth plans and reverses a land buy-back deal that has been effective since 2006.

Steve Morris, Managing Director, said: “The last year has seen us develop our long-term strategy for sustainable new products and exciting development plans. Far from resting on our laurels we are looking forward to a strong 2018, the next stage of which will see some brand new cars being unveiled at Geneva in a few weeks’ time.”

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Minty’s a true delight

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he’s a delightful little lady, is the description John Rickard comes up with when he talks about Minty.

Minty is an Austin Seven Opal Roadster. She was among the last of her model to be produced and the registry office records indicate Minty was first registered in Ashburton on 4 November 1938.

She was christened Minty by her first owner, a teacher at Hampstead School.

Several other Ashburtonians owned Minty but by 1970 she was showing her age and ended up in a local wrecker’s yard.

Thankfully along came John Rickard.

It’s not surprising John – a member of a family who are keen on cars – couldn’t resist Minty’s charms and after parting with $55 for her and a spares car John became Minty’s next proud owner.

Minty liked her new home on the Rickard family farm at Wakanui and particularly enjoyed the attention lavished on her by John and his father Fred, who set about a full restoration of the little beauty.

They did almost all of the work themselves including repainting Minty in her original colours, which really suits her.

John had never painted a car before, nor since, and he says he learnt a lot, but it must have been a good lesson because a great result was achieved and the paint is still the same almost 48 years later.

Especially during their retirement, John’s late parents Fred and Margaret enjoyed driving Minty on many rallies and these

days having a little more recreational time themselves, John and his wife Margaret have taken over that role.

Under her bonnet Minty’s 750cc four cylinder motor, which drives through a 4 speed gearbox, ticks over like clockwork and propels the little lady along very smoothly and comfortably at a reasonable speed.

Minty’s longest trip took place in 2005, when John drove her from Bluff to Kaitaia on the Austin Centennial run. In total she has clocked up just 56,000 miles.

It was a drive John looks back on with pleasure and which Minty took in her stride, never missing a beat.

Being the delightful little lady she is,

Minty attracts a lot of attention and receives many compliments which she doesn’t mind a bit.

And no doubt Minty will receive lots more compliments this weekend when John and Margaret take her along to Austins in Ashburton, the national rally of the Vintage Austin Register.

It will be a chance for Minty to catch up with her cousins. Over the weekend vintage Austin enthusiasts from around the country are here for a gathering which will see them touring around our district.

There will also be an opportunity for members of the public to see Minty and her relatives and meet their owners during a Show and Shine at the Vintage Car Club on Sunday February 11.

Minty is hoping people

will come and say hello to her.

Opal is an appropriate model name for Minty, because she really is a little gem, one of just a small number of Opals in New Zealand. Interestingly Minty is not the only one in Ashburton – Owen and Lorraine Wilson also have an Opal which is slightly older than Minty.

We wouldn’t normally mention a lady’s age, but we don’t think Minty won’t mind us saying she will be celebrating her 80th birthday later this year. And we know she is pleased to have been a member of the Rickard family for more than half her life.

John Rickard is right; Minty is a delightful little lady, one who has given pleasure to others and deserves all the compliments she receives.

John Rickard is a very proud owner of Minty, the Austin Seven Opal Roadster.

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Austins to descend upon Ashburton

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ach year the Vintage Austin Register a group dedicated to Austin vehicles manufactured up to 1939 holds an annual national rally.

These events alternate between the North and South Island.

It’s the Mainland’s turn this year and the Register’s rally will be based locally this weekend.

Register Secretary Teresa Clements from Kaiapoi says Austins in Ashburton has attracted entries from around 90 enthusiasts travelling in over 50 vehicles.

Teresa says: “We’ve got people coming from all around the country in a variety of models”.

The Register is delighted with the response, which means we’ll see some fascinating cars about town.

Keen Austin enthusiasts Teresa and her husband Kerry are bringing their 1924 Austin 12/4 and are looking forward to touring our district and visiting local attractions.

Teresa praises a great organising committee;, including local members Owen and Lorraine Wilson for coming up with a brilliant programme.

Members of the public will have a chance to look at the cars and meet their owners during a Show and Shine at the Vintage Car Club on Maronan Road between 10.00 am and noon on Sunday.

Enthusiasts Jerry and Margaret Wing from North Otago are amongst those coming to Austins in Ashburton.

parts missing, but thankfully they had been stored separately and he was able to retrieve them.

The delivery van, which spent its earlier days in Wellington, was restored by Jerry in time for the Austin centennial celebrations in 2005.

Jerry and Margaret Wing are looking forward to coming to Austins in Ashburton, which they say will be an opportunity to meet, spend time with and share stories with fellow enthusiasts.

Jerry and Margaret Wing’s Austin Seven delivery van.

They will be driving their beautifully restored 1929 Austin Seven delivery van.

Keen members of the Vintage Car Club over the years, Jerry and Margaret have owned a variety of interesting vehicles in which they have taken part in many rallies.

Austin Sevens appeal to Jerry and he found the van, or more particularly as he puts it “a pile of bits”, in a shed in Southland quite a few years ago.

Jerry quips that after taking the pile of bits home he discovered there were a few

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by Herbert Austin.

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The Austin name was used until 1987.

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