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This edition of Tricar has a selection of photos that were taken over the weekend of the Mount Cook Rally. Next month there will be a report and photos of the presentations made at the Dinner. Hope you all enjoyed this years Rally.
Les. Tricar Editor
for the South Canterbury Branch of the VCC for 2022/2023
2022
4/5/6/November
Safari weekend
13th November All American Day
20th November Vintage / Veteran / Commercial run
3rd December Xmas Party
9/10/11 December 3 Day Tour
2023
1st January
New Year’s Day Fairlie
29th January Ladies run
19th February Chairman’s run
25th February Open day
5th March Motor bike rally
12th March Mid Island
1st April Swap meet
13th April
Mid week Run
7th May PV Rally
11th May Mid-week run
28th May
End of season run
1st June AGM
4th June
All British
8th June Mid-week run
24th June Night trial
Well firstly thanks to Colin and Ashley for stepping up while Nola and I were away. Next is to say thanks to Gavin and Michelle Munro for setting the rally routes for Labour Weekend. Everyone thought they were terrific rally routes and a huge thanks to all those who helped me with field tests and results. A huge thanks to those who helped setup and put away at the Sunday evening dinner. All of this helped eased my load somewhat. We have a water leak in the clubrooms, (not the part that has been replaced) and it has a temporary fix in the meantime until permanent repairs can be carried out. We are still looking for speakers for the coming year. If you know of or have heard someone speak at anything else you have attended, let me or a committee member know and we’ll do the organising. Nola and I attended the Australasian Dodge Bros Rally in Busselton, West Australia and had a fabulous time. Terrific rally routes , and many places of interest to visit. Great to meet up with others that attend these rallies over the years. Normally held 2 yearly, but this one of course was disrupted by Covid.
Still no word from head office regarding the 50 yr, 35 yr, and 25 yr presentations. With so many changes around this, we will have to let you know when this is to happen. It has been a real nightmare. That’s it from me for now, Happy motoring, Cheers Alistair
I have been away for the last three Wednesdays but the Parts Dept. has been well looked after by Clive Merry and John Campbell. My thanks to them both for this. The visitors still came for their special items for their cars, and the usual Wed, crew as well. As summer is looming the lawns are now being attended to regularly by Wayne Young, and the gardens spruced up by Eric Robins. Cheers, Barry Smith.
The North Otago Branch cordially invite you and all Club Members to participate in our 2022 Annual Windsor Rally
Departing from Historic Precinct Area, Wansbeck Street Saturday 3rd December 2022 Entries Close 24th November 2022 windsorrally@gmail.com Windsor Rally Organiser PO Box 360, Oamaru 9444
Southland VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF N.Z. (Southland Branch) Commercial Rally 2022
North Otago Windsor Rally
Waimate Kickstart Motorcycle Rally
Taupo Historic Grand Prix Taupo International Motorsport Park
Auckland National Veteran Rally 2023
Franklin Auckland Email: barrybirchall@xtra.co.nz
Wanaka Wheels at Wanaka
5th November 2022
3rd December 2022
21st January 2023
21st/22nd January 2023
23rd 25th February 2023
7th 9th April 2023
Chairman: Alistair Day (Nola) 6886108
Vice Chairman: Colin Hawke (Glenys) 6889955
Immediate Past Chairman: Ashley Milliken (Evelyn) 6860834
Secretary: Pauline Young (Wayne) 6861833
Treasurer: Nola Day (Alistair) 6886108
Club Captains: Gavin and Michelle Munro 6864824
News Letter Editor: Les Rzepecky (Helen) 021122 0011
Clubroom Convener: Krystal Munro 0278567940
Parts Manager: Barry Smith (Lynette) 6847405
Librarian: Barry Barnes (Carla) 6885105
IT Officer: Shannon Stevenson 6863263
Committee: All of the above and John Lester ( Mary ) 6158135
Identification and Certificate: Alistair Day, John Lester, Colin Hawke.
Swap Meet:
Chairman: Colin Johnstone (Trish) 36939093
Secretary / Site convenor: Michelle Munro (Gavin) 6864824
Treasurer: Nola Day (Alistair) 6886108
Ground Convenor Barry Smith ( Lynette) 6847405
Committee: Gavin Munro (Michelle) 6864824 Krystal Munro 0278567940 Lex Westoby 036126556 Sandy McMillan 6155150 Alan Patrick 6158803
Although I have been discouraging donations of certain magazines in particular Beaded Wheels I was pleased to collect from Terry Wilson, a 60 year plus member, a number of early Beaded Wheels among which were copies we did not have. As a result our collection of B W is now virtually complete.
Terry has also kindly donated a collection of the Veteran Car Club of New Zealand Bulletin which consistently features articles about historically important early motoring and for my money is actually a better publication than Beaded Wheels these days. I have used some of the recent funds from swap meet sales to put these into binders and I encourage members interested in early motoring in NZ. to borrow them.
We did already have some copies which means there are some on the duplicates table while I am wading my way through a quick perusal of the remainder before putting them out also. In addition, Terry also donated his collection of the quality Vintage and Veteran magazine and again our Club collection has been enhanced by filling holes amongst the early issues particularly, but there are a large number of issues surplus.
I have also been working my way through the recent donations from Bernie Fairbrass and Les Wenlock’s estate with Bernie’s dealt with while there is still a bit from Les to process. From Bernie, two interesting titles amongst this material are “Taking to the Road Motorcycling in NZ” and “The Book of the Morris Minor”.
The ex Les volumes include no less than 17 different publications relating to Jaguars! A couple of others are the prominent photographer Euan Sarginson’s book “Vintage Motoring in New Zealand” which was a prestige and expensive item when published in the mid1960s featuring many entrants in the 1965 “Haast” Rally, and the “Automobile Quarterly World of Cars” which includes quality photography and biographies of many different marques. Another somewhat different book is the 1971 publication “Military Vehicles in New Zealand“, and I would invite the enthusiasts for this type of vehicle to take it out. Amongst these donations were a number of items not relevant to our Library. Some of these books have already found sympathetic homes and the remainder will be heading for the upcoming Rotary Book Sale.
I thought some of the books may have some historical value so I visited the Museum, who unfortunately restrict their collection to books directly related to Timaru, so only took one book on the history of the Port of Timaru. Some examples were several technical books related to the building trade, NZ Stamp Monthly from 1937, NZ School Journals from 1928, “The Kauri” (1953), a 1937 promotional brochure “Sunny Oamaru.” If anyone is potentially interested in any of these, check out the Rotary Book Sale! Thanks to Bruce Bishop for the donation of a couple of Ford Zephyr manuals. At the Canterbury Swap Meet I was hailed by Canty Br member Alan Wills who has been a long time supporter of South Canterbury events and I was handed a folder containing copies of entry forms and other documents relating to our events of bygone years. These have now been placed in our archives which are a bit sketchy in terms of such holdings. I expressed my thanks to Alan on your behalf in passing this stuff on rather than just binning it. As a final word I would again remind members to check out the duplicates available free on the table in the Club Rooms.
USE YOUR LIBRARY!!!!
Barry Barnes LibrarianThe Pleasant Point Lions Club is organising a Classic and Vintage Car Display at Pleasant Point on Saturday 5th November 2022 as part of the Get to the Point Day.
The day includes Market Stalls, Shearing, Highland Dancing, and other events as well as live Entertainment for children and adults alike.
If any of your Club members are able to come, we would like the cars to be there by 10 am, and if possible stay until 3 pm. The entry fee will be a gold coin donation to Cardiac Kids Club Mid & South Canterbury.
There is to be a competition for Peoples’ Choice of the best car. The Car Display is on Afghan Street which runs parallel to Main Street. The Railway Station is on Afghan Street. You will be directed from the Timaru end off the Main Road to the display area. If you are able to attend please phone Alister Paul 0274357060 email bronal@xtra.co.nz or Neil Rawcliffe 0278096027 email satsltd@xtra.co.nz
Different Clubs may choose to arrive together or organize a short run after the event.
Get to the Point is for everyone so come and enjoy!
Just a reminder for the Vintage and Classic Car Show at Get To The Point on Saturday 5th November 2022. We would like all cars to be there by 10.00 am. Could those attending please contact Alister Paul on 0274357060 or 6147362 as we need to know the numbers for parking?
The South Canterbury Branch of the VCC invites entries from fellow members for a 3 day tour in December 2022. Leaving Timaru with 1st overnight stop at Oamaru Friday 9th Dec, 2nd night Omarama Sat 10th Dec, 3rd night Timaru, 11th Dec. Your choice of all sealed roads or a combination of sealed and unsealed roads.
Accommodation and meals are entrants responsibility. Get in early to book your accommodation. Entry forms from nola.day@xtra.co.nz
NB There is no Waitangi Weekend Tour in 2023 so pack your bags for this one.
All enquiries to : Grant Stewart 027 378 6149 or Alistair Day 027 203 5007
The parts shed will opened from 9.30 to 12.00am every 1st and 3rd Thursday in the month Join us for look around and as cuppa
Enjoy a Great Day Out In The Valley
12th November10.30-4pm
Unique views, limestone formations, rural gardens, heritage buildings and yards, St Paul's Church and Churchyard conversions raffles and complimentary afternoon tea.
Tickets $20.00 and there will be a lucky ticket prize. There is a coffee cart and food for sale at hall site from 10.30 for a picnic lunch.
Will be a great day Any queries please just phone- 6147145. Cheers Carolyn Cross
Barry’s Rally day didn’t start too well but he did get his car sorted so he and Lynette could be at the Mount Cook Check point the next day, in the wind, to hand out the Plaques. All part of Rallying !!!
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