Millwater Romeos

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Hot Road Heaven for the Millwater ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) was the visit to the North Shore Vintage Car Club recently. This is a big club, with over 200 members and a great variety of very old, not so old and quite recent modes of motor transport, either completed or under restoration. Apart from owning their own collectable automobiles, the members help with club restoration projects. There is a 1923 Dennis bus that was dragged out of a Waikato swamp after 35 years lying neglected, which is now after thousands of hours of painstaking work almost back to its pristine original state. It has the distinction of being the only one of its kind in the world! Many parts had to be completely recreated such as the radiator, where some 35,000 special crinkly washers were used to make up the core. The parts shed is quite amazing to visit, with long rows of neatly numbered shelves from floor to ceiling, holding every conceivable type of car / bus / truck part from every motoring era.

On display was a completely restored 1935 Chevrolet fire truck with local connections. Apparently, it was used in the early days to fight fires in the Silverdale area. There is an amazing 1935 Morris 8 that was left to the club by the widow of a deceased enthusiast and brought to showroom condition.

What was noticeable at this club was its vibrant buzz of activity, filled with people passionate about their hobby. Many thanks to Paul Collins who showed us around.

The motoring experience included the supercharged 600hp Model-T replica pictured here and the day was rounded off by lunch at the Merchant Bar & Kitchen before returning for cake, coffee and conversation at the home of the day’s organiser.

THE VIEW OUTLET PUBLIC WELCOME

The locals choice for a great lunch or dinner reservations are recommended

35 Windmill Dr Wainui, Aukland 0992 Tel (09) 444 3437

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WAINUI SUNDAY BRUNCH

Join us for brunch on Sundays at Wainui Golf & Function Centre. Offering all the classics like Eggs Benedict, Creamy Mushrooms, French Toast, Truffled Eggs and the Kiwi Big Breakfast. Come for dinner Friday and Saturday evening and sign up for the Wainui Dining Discount card to benefit from 10% off your entire bill including beverages when you purchase a main from the chalkboard menu.

“The View” outlet is open 7 days a week beginning at 10:30. Come for a drive stay for The View!

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