VELOSOLEX OWNERS GROUP (The VOG’s) March Run

Weren’t we lucky weatherwise for Tuesday 14th March-it didn’t rain after it being such an ‘orrible day on the Monday

Twelve devoted riders turned up at the New Brighton Club carpark for a morning of joyful riding in the brilliant sunshine around Christchurch’s “ Riviera” of New Brighton and North Beach. This was the same start point that Brian Newberry had chosen for his February run when VOG1 and Jan were swanning around the country in their caravan – doing a great adventure in the Nelson / Takaka areas. I had official word that the February run went well with a journey out Southshore way right out to the spit and Rockinghorse Rd. As usual poor Gary Thompson had bad luck on the starting grid once again with the ole’ girl not wanting to go. Not so for March as his machine went like a dream this time after pumping up the rear tyre which had “somehow gone flat” on the bottom between his home in Halswell and New Brighton – and what’s more, it was on a bike rack at the back of his car. The March run was not without incidences as we had got well along our way into the journey and during one of our stops to check if all was well with the riders, I did a bit of a roll check and discovered Bob Kinnaird was missing – oh dear where could he be (we’re a very “caring” lot) – don’t know we said, oh and Dave Malcolm was also missing, oh goodness. So a quick phone call to Dave allayed our fears-they were back at the Brighton Club carpark. Turned out Bob’s sparkplug was playing up right from the start so he stopped to change it and “trusty” Dave was there to help and by the time Bob’s bike was mobile again the team had disappeared into a smoky blue haze – that’s what happens when you don’t print out a route sheet. Bob said he would be “tail end Charlie” but not quite that far at the back. All went well again until we got back to the carpark and discovered Grant Lomax wasn’t there – blimey where’s he gone? Another phone call and Grant explained his bike had stopped and

Graham Barnett. Field Tests

he was way back down Marine Parade near South Brighton. A quick mercy dash by Dave Backhouse in his van soon had Grant rescued and back to join us for lunch. Just the month we don’t have a backup, “Murphy” strikes and things go wrong.

Another “beaut” ride on a fantastic day. Thanks to Dave Backhouse for organising.

Its that man again! Philip Jeeves on an earlier restoration of his. 1924 Triumph Model P

Royce

VOG 1

Scooter & Small Motorcycle Run (up to 250cc)

Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023

Start: Princess Margaret Hospital

Time: Gather 10:00 a.m. for 10:30 a.m. departure

Course: 120 km (with stops). No shingle this year!

Organiser: John Benn (022 078 2002)

Annual Rally 2023 – Trophy Presentations

Concours Trophies

Veteran Motorcycle

GT Paterson Trophy

Graeme Sword 1914 Triumph

Vintage Motorcycle

DM Bain & Sons Trophy

Peter Barnett 1929 AJS

PWV–P80 Motorcycle

Motorcycle Sub-group Trophy

Kevin Clarkson 1984 Yamaha 250

Vintage Concours

EJS Walker Trophy

Roy Grainger 1929 Graham Paige

PVV Concours

MS Coombes Ltd Trophy

John Smith 1935 Chevrolet

PWV Concours

Bonnie Bell Cosmetics Trophy

Heather Harris 1960 Holden FB

P60V Concours

Des Fowler Trophy

George Kear Snr. 1966 E-Type Jaguar

P80V Concours

No trophy – certificate only

Bob Hayes – 1985 Toyota Cressida

Commercial Concours

Cresta Car Sales Trophy

Louis Baretto 1942 Willys Jeep

Gymkhana & Field Tests

Trophies (excluding concours)

Veteran or Vintage Motorcycle Field

Tests/Overall

Pacific Car Sales Trophy

Peter Barnett 1929 AJS

PWV Motorcycle Field Tests/Overall

Patterson Bros Tyre Services Trophy

Graeme Barnett 1961 Royal Enfield

Vintage Field Tests/Overall

Manchester Car Sales Trophy

Selwyn Cox 1923 Essex

PV Field Tests/Overall

Simes and Co Trophy

Ray McGinness 1938 Chevrolet

PWV Field Tests/Overall

Whittaker Motors Trophy

Heather Harris 1960 Holden FB

P60 Field Tests/Overall

Bruce Ackroyd Trophy

Ian & Marilyn McKinlay 1971

Volkswagen

P80V Best Overall

Copyprint Digital Trophy

Bob & Esme Humm 1985 Toyota

Commercial Overall

Commercial Trophy

Tony & Leigh Craythorne/Mark Drury/

Lyndsey Saunders

Overall Trophies

Moore Rutgers Trophy

Best Performance by a Lady driver

Heather Harris Holden FB Special

1960

Best Field Tests Overall

Gymkhana Competition Cup

Simon Cox 1923 Essex

Best in Time Trial

Time Trial Trophy

Rod Thrower 1974 Triumph 2500

Entrants Choice

Lorraine and Trevor Stanley Trophy

Best vehicle of any class concours –

Louis Baretto 1942 Willys Jeep

Club Captain’s Trophy Best

Overall

Overall Winner

Selwyn Cox 1923 Essex

On an overcast day with showers threatening, 36 cars left for our 9-90 monthly drive. Unfortunately our Leader was not able to be with us. We all wish him well. We headed west out of Cutler Park, a leisurely drive on quiet roads and stopped at a historic site that was very interesting. An early Canterbury farmer had planted many rare and lovely trees one of which was a nutmeg tree. I have never seen one before. We had lots of fun with the many large puffballs growing there (boys will be boys ) After leaving here we headed for our lunch stop at Glentunnel Domain. By now the sun was out and it was very warm. Annette and Tony stepped up and did the raffle, a very happy and successful day. Many thanks to Alan and Barbara Hill.

Next meeting: 12th April meet at Countdown car park Charles St Kaiapoi at 9.55 am. Hope to see you all there.

Rose and Mick Mariner.

……..and a PS from John.

Hi to you all, May meeting: Fred Carpenter…..meet at the Rolleston community centre 9.55 am

Looking forward seeing you all. And a big thank you to all the people who helped out in March

J.K. and the team

Trophies To Be Awarded At Agm

McLACHLAN TROPHY

Donated by J.A. McLachlan

Awarded annually to the veteran vehicle, which covers the most mileage for the season. The mileage includes travelling to and from calendar events and also includes the Mount Cook Rally. This trophy is for the combined competition between Canterbury, Ashburton, South Canterbury, West Coast and Banks Peninsula Branches.

All Members who wish to compete for the above trophy should send a record of the rallies attended and their mileage covered to:

Katryna Shaw – see below for details.

Max Smith Memorial Trophy

Awarded to the Veteran Vehicle competing in the greatest number of Canterbury Branch events for the 2022/2023 season.

Use Not Abuse Trophy

To be awarded each year and available to Members of the Canterbury and Banks Peninsula Branches to acknowledge the most creditable effort during the year for the same driver and vehicle (car or motor cycle) where at least two speed events and two endurance events have been successfully completed. Contact Ron Hasell for updated criteria Phone 942 1105

All Members who wish to compete for any of the above three trophies send all relevant details to: Katryna Shaw, 129B Paparoa Street, Papanui, Christchurch 8053 kantonwheels66@gmail.com

Canterbury Branch Club Captain

This is to arrive no later than 1 June 2023

Restoration Of The Year Trophies

NOEL BEECROFT TROPHY for Veteran Cars

THE RAE TROPHY for Vintage Cars

ROBERT HAYES FAMILY TROPHY for PV cars

NOEL BEECROFT TROPHY for PWV cars

CJS and M HEY TROPHY FOR P60V Vehicles

ERIC WALKER TROPHY for Motorcycles

RAY SWORD FAMILY TROPHY for Commercial vehicles

The Awards are for any vehicle restored to re-restored by the present owner in the 2022-2023 Season. The trophies are for Canterbury Branch members only. Vehicles must have completed at least two Club Events. Judging will take place after the Restoration of the Year Run at 1.00pm on the drive outside the Main Hall (or if wet, in the hall) at Cutler Park, Sunday11thJune

Any enquiries to Katryna Shaw (Club Captain)

Criteria For Judging

The correct criteria for judging of the Restoration of the Year, as agreed by the then Committee and the Donors of the Trophies are as follows:

1. A vehicle must have participated in at least two official VCC events.

2. Judging to be done by a panel of at least three judges.

Judging to be based on:

a) The amount of work carried out by the entrant themselves, showing their ability in different aspects of the trades, e.g. mechanical, electrical, Panelling etc.

b) Having regard for the condition of the vehicles before restoration started.

c) Final appearance and standard of work.

d) Regard to originality.

Would entrants please bring photographs etc. for the judges to view. Trophy winner will be announced at the Branch AGM

Event Information

This is the sixth year that this event will be held. Once again we are very fortunate to have a sponsor for the event, this year for the first time being Auto Restorations Ltd, our very own Christchurch-based vehicle restoration specialist.

The run will be preceded by a public display of the vehicles in the Darfield recreation ground carpark from 10:30am to 11:30am, so please assemble from 10am when your day’s rally pack will be available. Please park where instructed.

The route travels on secondary roads (no shingle, easy veteran motoring) through the Malvern District and passes the War Memorials of Darfield, Sheffield, Hororata, Glenroy and Glentunnel. Please feel free to stop and pay your respects with a poppy at each Memorial.

The total distance is approximately 50 miles (80ks) return to Darfield ‐ with a shorter route for veterans if required. The event will be held wet or fine, but in the event of a storm event please check the branch Facebook page.

The featured vehicles, as before, are those built prior to and during the war years, and a participation certificate will be presented to vehicles 100 years old and over (VIC number is required). All club eligible vehicles are welcome with those produced after 1945 more than welcome to participate in support of the event.

Lunches will be available for collection at the Glentunnel Hall, at the end of the run. Entries will close on the 13th April. Regretfully no late entries can be accepted. 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.

Event Organiser:

See last month’s HUB for entry form or enter on line HERE

Autumn Run 2023

The 2023 Autumn Run will be a one day run in the countryside on Saturday 22nd April. Starting with a drink, morning tea and a chat at Cutler Park from 9.30am, with departure time to suit the speed of your vehicle and chosen route.

For the morning there are three route options - a shorter route of around 40 miles, longer sealed route of around 60 miles, or for the more adventurous a longer route of around 70 miles with some gravel roads. There may be some questions to answer along the way.

After lunch there are options to make your own way around 30 miles directly to Christchurch, or follow one of two slightly more scenic routes of around 50 miles with options with or without gravel. Entry $10 per car. Entry form to 8 Autumn Place, Christchurch, or online form. Payment to branch bank account

Entries to be received by Sunday 16th April. For further information contact Neil on 027 289 6201 or email neilandlouise@snap.net.nz

ENTRANT’S NAME ……………………………………………………

VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL………………………………………..

VEHICLE YEAR ………………………………………………………..

MEMBERSHIP NO. ……………………………………………………

MORNING ROUTE (Circle one)

Short / Medium / Long

AFTERNOON ROUTE (Circle one) 30 / 50 with gravel / 50 without

On line payment to branch account 03 1594 0096832 00 with your name in the particulars field and “Autumn Run” in the reference field

Enter on line HERE

Letters to the Editor

Blast From The Past

It may be worth remembering that on the 19th April 1973, Canterbury Branch signed the lease for Cutler Park. There was a lot of discussion going on at this time regarding going to Ferrymead, buying the Sydenham Fire Station or going to McLeans Island.

A vote of over two to one decided to go to McLeans Island. Thanks to the vision of Pat Cutler, we now have the best facility of all the other branches in New Zealand. We have easy access to the roading North, South, East or West for our rallies. Can you imagine trying to get out of Ferrymead with a rally entry of 150 – 200 vehicles?

So, it is now fifty years on the 19th of this month since the lease was signed.

Thank you very much Pat.

C Rae

Beaded Wheels old Zinc plates 1955- 1974. (trying to locate them)

An Auckland member is trying to locate the zinc plates of all the photos that were published in the Beaded Wheels from 19551974.

In 1974, it was published in the North Shore “Progress” magazine that Paul Geisler, a long-standing member of the Beaded Wheels committee and Canterbury branch member had in his procession the above zinc plates and was filing them.

I would imagine that a box with nearly 20 years of zinc photo plates would be large and heavy.

I know this is a long time ago, but if anyone can help with any information, it is appreciated. Please call: Don Muller, VCC Archivist on phone 385 6850 or email archivist@vcc.org.nz