The Hub March 2022

THE March

HUB 2022

Official Magazine of the THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND 1

THE HUB Newsletter of: THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND CANTERBURY BRANCH INCORPORATED

Insurance

VERO CIS—telephone 0800658411 Canterbury Branch Agency Number 300130 This number needs to be quoted when taking out insurance for Canterbury Branch to benefit.

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CLUBROOMS: Cutler Park, McLean's Island CLUB NIGHT: 7.30pm Ist Thursday of the month CONTENTS

Chairman’s Report

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VOG Report

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Secretary’s Report

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New Members

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Club Captain’s report

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Entry Forms

Veteran Report

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Swap meet Report

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Commercial Report

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OCBC Report

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Vintage Report

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Obituary

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Motorcycle Report

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The Mart

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P Group Report

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Other Events

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9-90s

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Officers and Reps

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Copy for the April Hub closes on

Wednesday 30th March Contact "The Editor", 34A Harrowdale Drive, Avonhead, 8042 Phone 03 342 9110 / 027 772 8660 Or preferably email vccthehub@gmail.com The views expressed in ‘The Hub' are those of the contributors and are not necessarily those of the Committee, Editor, Branch or Club.

Cover Photo Ian Clements’ newly restored 1937 MG VA Tickford Tourer

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Canterbury Branch Coming Events March

April

May

Thurs 3rd Sat/Sun 5th/6th Sun 6th Wed 9th Wed 9th Sun 13th Tues 15th Wed 16th Sun 20th Wed 23rd

Noggin and Natter Jim Toohey Run Grounds Maintenance Morning 9-90s Motorcycle Noggin Rear Wheel Brake Run Grounds Maintenance Morning Commercial Noggin Old Cars Bikes and Coffee North Canterbury Noggin

Sun 3rd Thurs 7th Sun 10th Wed 13th Wed 13th Sat 16th Sun 17th Wed 20th Sat 23rd Mon 25th Wed 27th

Grounds Maintenance Morning Noggin and Natter P Group Annual Rally 9-90s Motorcycle Noggin Scooter Run Old Cars Bikes and Coffee Commercial Noggin Autumn Run Malvern Run North Canterbury Noggin

Sun 1st Sun 1st Wed 4th Thurs 5th Wed 11th Tues 17th Wed 18th Sun 22nd

Rural Run Grounds Maintenance Morning 9-90s Noggin and natter Motorcycle Noggin Grounds Maintenance Morning Commercial Noggin Motorcycle Day Cutler Park

For the latest status of our events check our website. Online readers click here.

Refer Pages 40 and 41 for Branch Officers, Representatives and Co-ordinators 4

Canterbury Branch Monthly Programme Noggin Night 1st Thursday of the month

Old cars, bikes and coffee 3rd Sunday of the month

9-90s 1st Wednesday after noggin

Grounds Maintenance Morning 1st Sunday and third Tuesday of the month

Motorcycle Noggin 2nd Wednesday of the month

Commercial Noggin 3rd Wednesday of the month

Parts Department Wednesdays 12.30-5pm, noggin night and every 3rd and 4th Sunday 9-12pm

North Canterbury Noggin 4th Wednesday of the month (Third Wednesday for December)

For up to date information on what’s happening, have a look at our website.

You can also see photos of most of this years past events. www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: The contents of this newsletter may not be reproduced in a commercial publication without the Editor’s permission.

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Recently we bade farewell to our longest active branch member, Tom Clements, at a fitting service at Cutler Park. Tom was in his 73rd year as a member of the VCC and was one of those original foresighted members in the early years working at the grounds, shifting the barn to where is it now, planning the clubrooms and the list goes on. Our deepest sympathy is extended to his sons Ian, Robin (branch members) his daughter Cheryl and their families.

(See obituary Page 33) Our grounds are looking magnificent and I was so very proud of them at Tom’s funeral. It is not only due to the wet weather we have had recently that they look so great, but in no small way to the hardworking grounds maintenance team who diligently meet on the first Sunday and third Tuesday morning of the month. In the large grounds we enjoy at Cutler Park, there are all sorts of tasks that need ongoing attention. You don’t need to be an “Atlas” to join them – there are also many jobs that require a light helping hand, so give Mike Foster a ring (359 8260) for further details, or just turn up. You will be made very welcome. (Vaccine passes required.)

Thank you to those who voted in the informal vote we have taken as a branch as to whether to change the club’s logo, or keep the status quo. Secretary Rod will be taking the result to the zoom Executive meeting on 12 March to vote on our behalf, along with the other branches and management committee who make up the executive.

Your branch committee has purchased a second defibrillator to be kept in the Parts Shed in addition to the one in the main hall which will be used on rallies etc. and put back afterwards. A sign where the second unit will be found will be put in place as the location is officially registered. (Watch this space for a notice of a

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SECRETARY’S REPORT The Vintage Car Club of NZ financial year runs from 1st November 2021 to 31st October 2022 Notice to all Members as at 11th Feb 2022.

I have just been supplied a list of 114 Canterbury Branch Members who are in arrears or have overdue memberships accounts.

You have until 11th March 2022 to pay the overdue account or you will lose your continuity of membership and have to re-apply.

Proposed Logo Voting: Total numbers of votes received including joint 285 out of approx. 1300.

Please understand I will not be asked at the meeting in March for any comments or opinions.

The question will be put to the delegates individually, is the Branch in favour or against the change. I will report the results in the April Hub.

Regards Rod Thrower (Branch Secretary) Chairman’s Report Continued course to use it in the near future.)

I dipped into “Vintage Gold” recently. This hard back book records the first 50-years of the branch compiled by Colin Rae from Hub entries and other documents. A good reminder of events from our branch’s past. If you haven’t got a copy, see Secretary Rod for a complimentary one.

Many thanks to the advertisers in the Hub who have supported us, some over many years. You will notice that there are two new ones – please support them, as they support us (and let them know where you saw it!) A gold sticker will be presented to the first one who notices the new ones!

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CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT As we roar through the New Year, we have had several events. These being the Commercial and Annual Rallies.

The Car Boot sale, which unfortunately was a bit washed out.

On a positive note, Old Cars, Bikes and Coffee was a grand success again last month. The weather was just perfect. It is inspirational to see lots of new faces, we are obviously making people feel welcome. The grounds looked stunning thanks to Mike and his team. I heard many a comment how good they were looking.

I would like to include a funny story or event in my reports for the hub. Please, if you have a tit bit let me know – donations can be anonymous!

Things to look forward to this month.

5th March 2022

Jim Toohey

13th March 2022 Rear Brake Wheel Run Good cars get you from point A to point B....... Great cars........ Well, they just get you into trouble!

OCBC (Old Cars Bikes and Coffee) Next event Sunday 20th March

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VETERAN REPORT This last month has gone very quickly, and I missed a couple of events due to the heavy rain events on the West Coast, which meant I had to work two of the weekends. I did however manage to have a weekend away with some good mates in Invercargill to attend the Mobil 1 Classic SpeedFest at Teratonga Park – a very good event. No visit to Invercargill is complete though without a visit to E Hayes and Sons, Transport World and Motorcycle Mecca, which soaked up an entire day. It’s been many years since I’d been in Transport World, and I was thoroughly impressed by the changes there. Great to see the full complement of the veteran ‘Letter’ cars all lined up in a row in order of date, plus numerous other veteran trucks spread throughout the collection. So good to be able to see them all in one place and have plenty of time to look at them closely. The same applies to Motorcycle Mecca – a large number of veteran machines and then everything later from all corners of the world, all immaculately presented in such a great venue.

By the time you read this the Annual Rally will have happened – not a great turnout of veterans entered I’m sad to report, but as I write this it’s all go and I’m sure we’ll have a good run on Saturday and then the chance to enjoy some social time on Sunday.

Lineup of 'Letter' Veteran Fords at Transport World, Invercargill.

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Rear Wheel Brake Run - The next event on the veteran calendar is the Rear Wheel Brake Run on Sunday 13th March.

This will be an easy and informal run of around 20km starting at Cutler Park. I’m hoping the shorter distance will encourage a good number out, especially given the price of fuel now. Please see the notice on Page 31 for more details.

Dutton Garage Malvern Anzac Day Run - Monday 25th April.

Full details of this event (and the entry form) are included in this Hub on Page 28. (Note that this year it will be restricted to only 100 people (unless of course COVID restrictions have ended by then) with first preference given to veteran vehicles, so please have a look and get your entry in straight away so you can secure your spot. This is another perfect event for veterans, visiting the Malvern memorials in Darfield, Sheffield, Hororata and Glentunnel. It will be supplemented with a day of visits to local collections the day before the run to provide a bit more activity for those who are coming from out of town (and there are a few who have confirmed already).

Old Cars Bikes and Coffee. A reminder that this coffee and catch-up session is always on the third Sunday morning of every month at Cutler Park. It continues to be really popular, and anyone is welcome to turn up any time between 9am and 12pm.

Another good opportunity to either drive your veteran out there, or even bring it on a trailer to give it a run around the grounds or the nearby roads. Or even bring out another vehicle of your choice, or just come for a look and a chat. Next one is Sunday 20th March.

Any questions about any of the above, just give me a call.

Please leave a message if I don’t answer and I’ll call you back, or send me an email.

Happy Motoring Colin Hey

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COMMERCIAL REPORT Thanks to all those who braved the rather miserable weather to come along for the Annual Commercial Rally, although a bit wet I believe most people managed to stay mostly dry, although there were a couple of late vehicle substitutions to help with this. Thanks also to Leigh and Tony Craythorne for coming out to arrange the tea and biscuits before the start. Report and results elsewhere in this issue of The Hub. The February Commercial Noggin was hosted by Don Bennetts, thanks to Don and Judy for having us around for the usual chat and look around.

Due to unforeseen circumstances the venue for March has been changed. I will advise what’s happening by email in due course or phone me at 352 8802 / 027 289 6201.

Neil Shaskey Commercial Convenor

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VINTAGE REPORT Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring 2022 A Vintage View Whangamomona day trip Thursday 20 January.

Clearly the highlight of the rally routes; was the trip to Whangamomona on the forgotten highway.

We started the day in overcast Vintage Convenor Graham with misty conditions and as the his well travelled Model A day progressed the weather improved.

Motoring took us to the eastern side of Mt Taranaki and inland to the Republic of Whangamomona.

Points of interest were the Whangamomona Hotel, the Forgotten Highway and Lake Ratapiko.

The first settlers arrived in 1895 and the town was established two years later. Growth of the town was hindered with the loss of 51 men in the First World War and a flood in 1924. The town had a revival when the railway opened in 1933. However, the town went into decline again and the school closed in 1979 and followed later by closure of the Post Office. In 1989 regional boundaries were redrawn and Whangamomona became part of Manawatu / Whanganui region. The residents wanted to remain as part of the Taranaki region and on 1 November 1989, they declared themselves the Republic of Whangamomona. The town continues to celebrate Republic Day during which a vote for a president is held. The main attraction in the town is the local hotel. The original was burnt down and the current hotel was rebuilt on this site in 1912.

Graham Evans

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MOTORCYCLE REPORT March – The Ides of March – Seasons of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness… – officially the first month of autumn!

Winter is on its way; get over it!!

Past Events.

9th February – Noggin Night. This was well attended, with Pete from Dan Ornsby’s Ride Forever motorcycle courses giving a very well received talk on his background and just what the object of the courses were, and generally giving the course set down for 19th March a bit of a boost.

13th February – Moped Run. This was a complete wash-out, hosing down rain all day, and nobody turned up…

19th February – Clip-on Run. See elsewhere for the write-up by John Benn. Thanks John!!

26th February – Fish and Chip Run – Cancelled in favour of the Branch Annual Rally. This was to encourage motorcyclists to take part in the Annual Rally, but I’m not sure that was a success. Last time I heard there were several that had entered – in their VCC eligible cars, but only six on bikes…

Future Events

4 – 5 – 6th March – Jim Toohey Run. To the West Coast.

Leaving Friday 4th , accommodation reserved at the Recreation Hotel, Greymouth. On the Saturday a good run is being organised, out and back, but will be weather dependent. Home Sunday to Ch Ch, via Arthurs Pass. A backup will be provided.

Organiser, Mike Glenday, 021 192 0581 or mike.heatherg@xtra.co.nz. At this stage this event WILL BE CARRYING AHEAD. 14

9th March – Noggin Night. Meeting outside Armadillo Café, Prebbleton, 6.00pm, for a ride to the Crate and Barrel in Leeston for a pub meal. Home in own time after.

19th March – Ride Forever Course, Dan Ornsby. More details to come, will be an email out about this closer to the time, and so look out for it. Paul Ainsworth – ainsworth.electrical@xtra.co.nz is the contact for this event. Please contact him directly for information and your entry. Even now, it is not too late to contact Paul confirming YOUR interest for these courses. Further information, check this link: https://motorcycletraining.co.nz/ride-forever/?

26th March – Fish and Chip Run. Starting PMH 10.00am for a 10.15 departure. We will travel to Lyttelton to view a large collection of cars and ‘bikes and then head on to Leeston for some more.

9th April – Scooter Run. Originally planned for 16th April, but date changed to take it away from Easter. Organiser is John Benn, with Graham Barnett helping. More details in the April Hub, but keep this date free!

10th April – ‘P’ Group – Annual Rally (to Arthurs Pass). A good day is planned, look out elsewhere in The Hub for more details.

13th April – Noggin Night. This will be in The Barn; we have a couple of speakers organised who were on the construction team for the Britten Motorcycles. They’ll give a talk on their experiences.

30th April – Fish and Chip Run. Most likely be a ride to Ashburton to take in the Ashburton Air Museum at the air field.

The word is this is one of the best displays of its type in the country, so well worthy of the effort to get there.

That’s about it for this month.

Keep the rubber on the road CML 15

P Group Annual Rally Sunday 10th April Join the P group for a relaxed run to the scenic Arthurs Pass area. We will be picnicking at the Klondyke Corner Campsite approximately 130km from the clubrooms. There will be a treasure hunt challenge available for anyone who is looking for a competitive element.

Assemble from 9.30am at Cutler Park for an approximate 10.00am start.

No prior entry necessary to come on the run, just turn up on the day.

If you would like to enter your car for judging in the Concours d ‘Elegance then please email: nealeandsasha@xtra.co.nz or call Neale Cook on 021 295 3628 to register and receive your separate instructions.

Neale P Group Convenor

Save the Date Sunday 10th April - P Group Annual Rally Starting at Cutler park and heading to Arthurs Pass (approximately 130km)

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9-90s Hi to you all Well the Meikles took us for a nice ride round Spencerville, Kaiapoi and Rangiora on roads many of us never knew about and we finished up at the Wolseley Car Club Grounds on McLeans Island.

It was a very pleasant place to have lunch. A big thank you to Colin Hey and the Wolseley Club for their hospitality. The Meikles donated the entry fees to the Wolseley Club.

We had a good raffle and the weather was kind to us. There were about 40 cars took part and we extend a big welcome to the new people who came for the first time. We look forward to seeing you again.. Thank you Tony and Annette for an enjoyable day.

March 9 Tony Becker Meet at The Barn, VCC Grounds at 9.55am April 13 Dave Dacombe is taking care of this outing. Meet at The Peg Carpark, Belfast Hotel at 9.55am.

Kevin Templeton's outing to Akaroa is postponed until after the Covid regulations have gone. So: May 4 Organiser Alan Rennie NB This outing is going to be on 4 May (one week earlier than usual}

Looking forward to seeing you all in March.

Regards JK and the team

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Commercial Annual Rally 2022

It was pretty wet and miserable when 20-odd vehicles turned up at Cutler Park for a pre-rally cuppa and chat. After receiving our instructions and question sheet we headed west on the timed section, having a tiki tour through West Melton then heading for Rolleston.

We then travelled nearly every road in the Weedons area to cross over and under the new Southern Motorway at every point available. It was interesting to see how many of these roads had been altered, re-aligned or had bridges built to facilitate the building of the new motorway.

We then headed for the Halswell/Oaklands area where a whole series of instructions were either left/right at a roundabout of left/ right at traffic lights – certainly a time to keep the navigator on their toes and the driver guessing.

From Halswell it was on to the Prebbleton Lincoln Tai Tapu area through a bit more rural countryside, ending up at the Tai Tapu Domain and Community Centre for lunch. As we pulled in Neil had our “field test” sheet for us – a number of car parts and accessory logos with the brand names missing. Wynns, NGK, and Hella were some of them but knowing more than half seemed pretty good effort by all accounts. There was a large covered area for us all to gather under for lunch, as although the rain had stopped there was still a cool breeze.

Our afternoon run took us back to Cutler Park through the Weedons/Templeton area for a hot drink and an impressive afternoon tea spread in the Barn.

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Many thanks to Neil, Louise and Jordan Shaskey for their contributions to a fun day out. Shame about the weather!

Peter and Lyndall Monro

Results Timed section 1st Anderson Trophy – Dave Cooper, 1988 Toyota Hilux 2nd – Pete Monro, 1970 Mini pickup 3rd – Dave Dacombe, 1990 Ford Courier Field tests 1st Brass Trophy – Peter Monro, 1970 Mini pickup 2nd – Chris Dyer, 1915 Ford Model T 3rd – Dave Dacombe, 1990 Ford Courier

Overall 1st Bennetts Trophy – Peter Monro, 1970 Mini pickup 2nd – Mark Drury, 1984 Mitsubishi L200 3rd – Chris Dyer, 1915 Ford Model T

Photos Top: Peter and Lyndall (owners and operators of very large trucks) here driving the other commercial extreme, get their instructions from Neil on a soggy morning.at Cutler Park. Peter May and Bob Gough are nearly off.

Lower: Peter Monro receiving his just reward for First Overall.

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VOG REPORT Velosolex Owners Velosolex Owners Group FEBRUARY RUN VOG 1 was on leave for February’s run – Jan and I were away enjoying ourselves in the stifling heat of Levin after spending 6 days in Napier. Crikey, day after day of 30 degree temp’s the humidity sure gets to you.

But all was in hand with the “VOG boys” a very enjoyable ride had been ably organised by Alastair Wright.

Meeting in Aynsley Tce on a cooler morning Feb 8th they set off to Sumner for a journey out around the Port Hills Rd and Ferrymead areas, no hilly bits involved, just plain flat straight riding – so no cardiac arrests or wheezing from neither rider nor bike. I’m told all went well and not even a breakdown or a puncture involved. The route was a circuitous one. After leaving Sumner it was back to Heathcote Valley and the Valley Inn for a long slow conversation filled lunch and the awarding of the infamous trophy.

Alastair had initially accepted this under great pressure from the team because of his ambiguous instructions for the start point, people were confused. I don’t know why, it sounded clear enough to me but obviously not. Anyway Alastair very quickly passed the award on to Dave Backhouse in special recognition for his tedious task of “Tail End Charlie” that he performs each month. I think Dave would rather go full throttle rather than drag behind.

His help and ‘Solex’ knowledge is always appreciated by the riders that may have a mechanical hiccup on the road. Dave can always seem to get us up and running again.

Thanks to Alastair for organising.

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What a line up!

Something to think about Royce?

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Annual Clip-on Run, Saturday 19 Feb Machinery included a Mini-motor, Sparta, Cyclemaster, Philips, and a fabulous home-built contraption consisting of an old pushbike with two Honda 90 motors spliced together, into a single cylinder! We also had a guest rider on a superbly original 1970’s Yamaha 100 and the White Family in a car (who took turns at riding the Sparta). T’was a fine day and we set off at the speed of light (everything is relative, according to Einstein…) from Prebbleton, then headed around the backroads to The Laboratory at Lincoln, for lunch and a refreshment. Then back to Prebbleton.

All up about 20km. Two machines (and riders) suffered the trailerof-shame ride back to Prebbleton. Funnily enough, it was the same riders and same bikes, with the same problems as last year (Doug Watkinson/Mini-motor and yours truly/Cyclemaster). This was surprising, considering the rigorous maintenance programme carried out on these machines, which consisted of shoving them in the shed after last year’s run, in disgrace, and never looking at them since….

All had a good time and a laugh and thanks to Doug Watkinson and Denise McKenzie for organising the run, and Denise again, for driving the back-up trailer.

John Benn

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December Noggin Display

Top Photo: Harry Waring’s 1937 BSA Empire Star Sport (front), Chris Leith’s 1955 Triumph Thunderbird (behind) and Kurt Ebrecht’s 1961 Puch DS. Bottom Photo: Harry Waring’s 1928 AJS K10 with Motorcycle Annual Rally winner Roger Abel’s 1969 Triumph Trident behind.

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NEW MEMBERS A warm welcome is extended to the following new members. We look forward to seeing you at our events.

Desmond and Kylie Shackel 1952 Citroen Light 15 Sedan, 1983 Mitsubishi L300 Truck.

Nigel and Tina Dolan 1970 MGB Roadster Convertible. 1965 Ford Anglia 4 Door.

1950 Massey Ferguson TA James Horner 1977 Toyota Corolla coupe, 1981 Toyota Corolla Coupe Levin fast back, 1969 Toyota Crown Coupe Lidia and Nigel Williams 1980 Austin Princess Sedan Patrick Neal 1966 Triumph 2000 Saloon, 2016 Lotus 23c Replica Lusta Sports Geoffrey Ridley 1959 Saab 93 Coupe Martin Eagle 1974 Ford Fairlane ZG Sedan. 1969 Morris Minor Convertible Phillip and Joy Paul 1979 Jaguar XJ6Series 2 Sedan Ross and Anne McDermott Volvo Station Wagon Todd Moyle 1949 Ariel Square 4 Motorbike. 1930 Triumph 550NSD

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Lidia and Nigel’s Princess

Nigel and Tina’s MG

Martin’s Fairlane

James’ Toyota (One of them)

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Effects of Clean Car Standard on Vehicle Enthusiast Sector The National President has circulated a press release from the Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association (of which the VCC is a member) explaining what’s going on in relation to the Clean Car Standard and the Clean Car Discount, and to dispel some of the misinformation that’s doing the rounds on social media.

This is too large to repeat here but can be read at: https://www.lvvta.org.nz/media-items/2022-0215_Effects_of_Clean_Car_Std_on_Vehicle_Enthusiast_Sector.pdf

The first paragraph of the summary reads as follows: “LVVTA is currently engaging with the Federation of Motoring clubs, The Vintage Car Club of NZ, and the NZ Hot Rod Association to provide some co-ordinated assistance to the Ministry. The intention of the four groups who are working together is to collectively assist the Ministry in determining how best the various vehicle types should be defined, so that the exemptions provided in the new Clean Car Standard will enable the Government to achieve its objective of improving the overall fleet, however without compromising the ability of our very small enthusiast sector to continue to enjoy the enthusiast car hobby.”

Grounds Maintenance Team Mike Foster could do with some help with the maintenance of our grounds.

How about joining the small, friendly team who keep the place looking so good. Plenty of fresh air, personal space very healthy etc just what you need!

First Sunday and Third Tuesday morning Every Month.

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More From The Commercial Annual Rally

Arthur Bodger 1942 Jeep ready to go. Organiser Neil takes shelter.

Bruce McCormick 1937 Ford

Brian Fairbrass’ 1958 LC5T Morris .

Below: Hardy all-weather contenders Chris Dyer and Rosemary‘s 1915 Ford with Arthur’s Jeep.

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Dutton Garage Malvern Run Anzac Day Monday 25th April 2022 Thanks to Dutton Garage for their continuing support of the Malvern Run. Assemble from 10.00am at the Darfield Recreation Centre where your rally pack and lunch will be available. Please park where instructed however because of current Covid19 restrictions, it is uncertain whether the usual advertised car display will be able to take place.

The route travels on secondary roads (no shingle, easy veteran motoring) through the Malvern District and passes the War Memorials of Darfield, Sheffield, Hororata, Glen Roy and Glentunnel. (A shorter route will be in place for slower Veterans).

Feel free to stop and pay your respects with a poppy at each Cenotaph. Distance is approx. 50 miles (80ks) from the start back to Darfield.

Lunch stop will be at the Glentunnel Community Centre.

The featured vehicles are those built during the war years and a Duttons medal will be presented at the start to vehicles 100 years and over. For those wishing to trailer veterans to the start there is plenty of trailer parking available at the start.

Because of Covid19 restrictions, entries will be limited to 50 vehicles with any vehicle produced after 1945 participating in a support category.

Lunch this year will again be supplied by the famous Darfield Bakery and your order will be available at the start.

Come and join us on what is a very special day, remembering those that made the ultimate sacrifice and doing it in cars and on motorcycles that they would recognise.

For more information contact Malcolm McGibbon 027 433 8047 or the Veteran Convener Colin Hey 021 883 807 A Vaccination Pass is a requirement of this run and must be presented before collection of rally pack.

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Dutton Garage Malvern Run Anzac Day Monday 25th April 2022 Entrants name Membership number ……………………………. ………………………………………………………………………...

Phone email ………………………………………………………...

Vehicle ……………………………………………………………….

Vehicle Year VIC number for 100 year vehicles ………………...

Meal choice, numbers required A ( )

B( )

Entry fee $25.00 lunches $17.50 each Lunch options: Please indicate A or B and number required on your entry or you will default to A A. Ham and Salad filled roll, muffin, piece of seasonal fruit, 750ml water B. Vegetarian filled roll, muffin, piece of seasonal fruit, 750ml water Assemble at the Darfield Recreation Centre, North Terrace from 10:00am to collect the days rally pack. Please park in the designated areas as the vehicles may be on public display from 10:30am to 11:30am when the first vehicles will depart. (Public display dependent upon Covid19 restrictions at the time) Entries close 15th April 2022 Enter online : www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events Or by email to mal-anita@xtra.co.nz Payment by DC with your name and Dutton Malvern Run to VCC Canterbury Branch VCC Account no. 03-1594-0096832-00 Entry is open to all VCC eligible vehicles with those after 1945 being in a supporting Category and because of Covid19 restrictions entries will be limited to 50 vehicles.

Vaccination pass is required to be shown before collection of rally pack.

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Autumn Run

April 23rd, 2021 10.00am start at Cutler Park Lunch Stop will be east of the city in a country Domain.

Hot Water & Toilets available.

After Lunch a short drive to view area history before driving home.

Get your entry in now.

Any queries contact Rally organiser.

Graham Evans 351 5919, 027 320 7948. email gaevans@xtra.co.nz

ENTRY FORM Drivers Name ………………………………………………………………………….

Phone Number :Cell………………………….. Landline ………………………..

Email address ……………………………………………………………………..

Vehicle Make. ………………………………………………………………………

Vehicle Year ………………………………………….

Number of extra passengers including navigator ……………………………

Entry Fee:

$10.00

Enter online: Here or mail to: Graham Evans, 78A Jeffreys Road, Christchurch 8052 Payment by direct credit, with your NAME and “Autumn Rally” to: VCC Canterbury Branch 03 1594 0096832 00

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Rear Wheel Brake Run Sunday 13th March

This event is exclusively for any veteran or early vintage vehicles or motorcycles with rear wheel brakes only. And no, you cannot disconnect the front wheel brakes on your newer machine and join in the fun!

The start point will be Cutler Park, please arrive around 10.00am in time for a cuppa and to be ready for a 10.30am start. The run is around 20km to the lunch venue - please bring a picnic lunch with you.

This year the run will be quite informal, but there will be simple instructions and a couple of small fun prizes at the finish.

There is no entry form required and no entry fee - please just arrive in or on your eligible vehicle on the day and be ready for some relaxed veteran/vintage motoring.

Enquiries to Colin Hey, Phone 021 883 807 or email heywolseley699@gmail.com

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Old Cars, Bikes and Coffee (OCBC) February

Left: 1947 Peugeot 202

Below:1935 Ford Tudor

Below:1949 Ford Custom Club Coupe

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OBITUARY Tom Clements It is with great sadness that we mourn the recent loss of Tom Clements and our kindest thoughts are to be extended to his proud family.

Tom’s entry into the VCC membership was very much part of the “early bird few” having joined the club in 1949 participating in events such as the well documented early hill climbs in his Fiat 501S. With the formation of Canterbury, as a stand alone branch in 1956, saw Tom’s involvement in club affairs and becoming Branch Chairman in 1966. This period of the Canterbury Branch involved some massive projects which culminated in establishing McLeans (Cutler Park) as Canterbury Branch headquarters in 1978.

As secretary of the McLeans Island establishment committee, Tom was personally involved in the team that set up the “Barn”, the design and building of the Main Hall whilst clearing 35 acres of gorse and sowing grass seed. Tom’s 1930’s Wolseley Drop Head Coupe being reassigned to tractor duties.

We as club members will forever be grateful for the incredible contribution of Tom’s efforts and his love for the VCC movement.

In his later years Tom and his late wife, Coleen, got much enjoyment from the fruits of his achievements becoming a regular entrant in branch activities in his “Caleche” Vauxhall.

Thank you Tom. George Kear (Snr)

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PARTS SHED IDENTITIES Russell Barnard with his beautiful Hansa.

Russell is one of the Parts Shed beavers and among other things, looks after the afternoon tea.

Space for another one? Ron Percy hard at work.

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FOR SALE Triumph Model N Motorcycle, 1927.

Downsizing my collection, so my Model N is for sale. For full details please apply to Chris Leith, phone 021 2177140, Landline 03 358 5378, or email at leithcm@gmail.com Vauxhall Victor 1963 Set of new 13 inch tyres on wheels, with hub caps and trims, Plus too many other parts to list.

Phone Peter on 021 212 6088. Or 03 389 8674 Transmission Gears-Ford four-speed truck gearbox 1929-1947, original, nearly new condition. All including the cluster.

May also fit International Trucks, same era Borg Warner. Offers wanted.

Phone Jack 03 352 6672. Cell Phone 0274 322 041. Mem. Canty.

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Blue Singer Roadster. 1949. Chassis #A1841S, engine #1896S. Have original ownership papers. Full restoration needed. Seats have no coverings. Majority of car assembled.

Green Singer Roadster (think originally was red). Stripped down to parts. Almost all parts there.1951. Chassis #4A6374U. Motor #A6495U. Have original ownership papers. Full restoration required. Chassis blasted and undercoated. Needs 100% new woodwork.

Included: -one car set of re-chromed items including one front grill, front & back bumpers, door & windscreen hinges, hubcaps, main lights etc.

-One new wiring loom.

-Another front unrestored grill.

-Original front and both door windscreens with glass, -soft top frames (rusty), -gas tanks -Original rims.

-2 main instruments.

-Original carburettors.

-Front Singer badges.

-one repo data plate.

-No engine bay tools.

Any inquiries to, waynecw_69@hotmail.com Viewing in Kaiapoi 021 217 7945 Tony Becker can provide additional information.

Phone 03 421 2426

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Morris Oxford This is for sale due to its owner being ticketed for parking in front of his Glandovey Road, Christchurch home, non-complied and under threat of CCC removal.

Registration is on hold, however work is needed to complete its WOF. Owner has nowhere else to park the car. Professionally repainted bronze & mostly sound. I am told it runs but brakes need attention as do seatbelt mounts and door hinges so unable to be driven presently.

The Owner would like to sell to an enthusiast for a low $4500, so anyone interested in this rare Morris Oxford M.O. Series, please contact Tony Becker 03 421 2426

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WANTED Douglas motorcycle parts.

All I have is a 1930 EW 350cc frame, so needing engine, gearbox, wheels, front forks etc. Anything considered. Please phone Justin on 027 977 9276 or email justin@peskypukekos.co.nz.

Triumph Stag Tony: Ph 03 342 9110 / 027 772 8660

FOUND At Cutler Park. Gold ring. Valuable.

Contact Mike: 359 8260

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OTHER BRANCH and ORGANISATIONS EVENTS See Notice board posters for more information.

TARGA Postponed until May 2022 Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains Classic Car Run 1st May 2022 For any further information please contact either: Owen Moore – owen@moorepark.net.nz 03 308 3442 or Alan Sim – sim.family@xtra.co.nz 03 308 8835 Ashburton Branch Swap meet CANCELLED Scenicland Rally CANCELLED 2022 Highland Fling Rally CANCELLED

AUTUMN RUN 23rd APRIL Entry Form Page 30

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2021-2022 Representatives Motorcycle Convenor Paul Ainsworth (Joss)

Bar Managers Gill Stevenson (Kevin) ainsworth.electrical@xtra.co.nz kstevenson@xtra.co.nz 027 432 1391 gill.ellwood@cdhb.health.nz 03 327 5743 Velosolex Group Royce Baker (Janice) Amanda Franklin (Wayne) whisky17@xtra.co.nz w_franklin100@hotmail.com 020 4081 9909 03 322 5529 Parts Dept. Rep. Wayne Stocks waynestoxy@gmail.com

03 383 1380

Librarian Kay Shaskey (Graeme) kayandgraeme@xtra.co.nz

03 352 5217

9—90’s Co-ordinator John Kuipers (Colleen) 03 332 7926

Asst Librarian

VIC Representative Don Bennetts (Judy)

Ted Hockley (Jill) hockleyjt@xtra.co.nz 03 323 7183

djbennetts@compassnet.co.nz

03 385 6333

Maintenance/Clubrooms Swap Meet Colin Hey (Jenny) Mike Foster mike_dawn.foster@xtra.co.nz

heywolseley699@gmail.com

03 359 8260 022 359 8260

03 359 8737 021 883 807

Barn Bookings/Camping Kevin and Claire Campion kj.ec.campion@xtra.co.nz 03 312 7255 027 407 5344

Swap Meet Sites Neil Shaskey (Louise) swapmeetsites@gmail.com

03 352 8802 027 289 6201

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North Canty Noggin Alan Hill (Barbara) abhill@usnet.co.nz 03 313 6008 021 161 5866 Beaded Wheels Reporter

Tony Becker (Ngaire)

danebecker36@gmail.com

03 421 2426 027 446 6964

Trophy Custodian Leigh Craythorne (Tony) craythornes@actrix.co.nz 03 342 9110 027 772 8660 Hub Editor Tony Craythorne( Leigh) vccthehub@gmail.com 03 342 9110 027 772 8660

2021-2022 Main Committee Chairman

Veteran Convenor

Leigh Craythorne (Tony) craythornes@actrix.co.nz 03 342 9110 027 772 8660

Colin Hey (Jenny) heywolseley699@gmail.com 03 359 8737 021 883 807

Secretary

Vintage Convenor

Rod Thrower (Lynda) canterbury@vcc.org.nz thrower.rod@gmail.com 03 338 2320 021 126 3529

Graham Evans ( Anne) gaevans@xtra.co.nz 03 351 5919 027 320 7948

P Group Convenor

Treasurer

Neale Cook (Sasha) nealeandsasha@xtra.co.nz 021 295 3628

Robyn Cox (Eric) robyncox99@gmail.com 021 237 6777

Club Captain

Commercial Convenor

Katryna Shaw (Bryce) katryna.shaw@pacificradiology.com 021 0277 2375

Neil Shaskey (Louise) neilandlouise@snap.net.nz 03 352 8802 027 289 6201

Assistant Club Captain Dave Inwood (Linda) magical_monaco@xtra.co.nz 03 327 4156 027 307 7634

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BARN HIRE

The Barn is available for hire to all members for birthdays, anniversaries, meetings, and other functions.

Contact Kevin or Claire on 03 312 7255

Canterbury Branch Web Site www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz email canterbury@vcc.org.nz PO Box 11-082, Sockburn, Christchurch

Our bank for direct credit payments is Westpac Barrington Mall A/C 03 1594 0096832 00

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