VCC SOUTH OTAGO SPLIT RIM FEBRUARY 2024

VINTAGE CAR CLUB Of NEW ZEALAND

SOUTH OTAGO BRANCH

Split Rim Next Meeting Tuesday 27th February 2024 7.30 p.m.

Chairman Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Club Captain Branch Email

Robin McCall 027 4159478 Gary Beaumont 03 415 9169 Sue Beaumont 03 415 9169 Noeline Milne noeljoy@xtra.co.nz

Woollen Mill, Calder Stewart and McLay boats. Weekenders were enjoyed

with our club too. To Owen’s family and close friend and member Jenny we extend our sympathies.

southotago@vcc.org.nz

Vintage Car Club of NZ – South Otago Branch, Account number: 031734 0005630 00

February 2024 A Welcome this month to two new members.

Tom Whiteside of Waiwera South who has an interest in cars and tractors. The latest project is a 1951 Jaguar ex North Island vehicle in 2 tone blue.

Colin Moir of Balclutha has a Chevrolet 1929 Tudor 2 door – we look forward to seeing these gents at our meetings and events.

Betty Souness has advised that John is unable to come along and participate in Club activities now due to his health. John and Betty have been wonderful supporters and enjoyed many outings in their vehicles.

Another mixed weather month, even had the fire on for a couple of days. A while yet before we change from daylight saving on 7th April. A lot of events have been happening so hope you had the opportunity to take part or get along to see the vehicles. I really enjoyed all the Veterans on show at the Outram grounds. Good to catch up with people I knew and see the pride the people had in their vehicles. The organisers did a great job indeed.

I don’t remember the make this car was but I found it quite intriguing with not much protection from the elements.

Another one was this Darracq. A large vehicle and quite

Chairman Robin reports he has been to the Edendale Crank-Up and enjoyed a great day out. There were many Zephyrs of varying Mk’s and a range of Vintage vehicles too.

The Wallaby Run in the Zodiac another great event. He spotted a MK1 Zephyr there and remarked that the McDonald’s in Balclutha had one some years ago and was told “this is the one” Mel Tapp and son were also there. Approximately 40 entries.

Robin went on the Wednesday Run with Ian & Wilma as his car is needing some attention. The Gore Rally he intends to take the Plymouth Some snippets from Bill Cross Here is a story from C. G. Charlie Richardson Around 1930 Charlie remembers going for his license to Billy Woods. The local inspector ‘Can you drive? ‘Yes’ says Charlie ‘ok’ license on the spot Charlie at nearly 90 years of age has never sat a driver’s license.

Up until the 1920’s everyone walked or had a horse and buggy.

Charlie recalls a funeral at Stirling in 1917, for the well-known citizen A. E. Farquhar, when a great crowd of people attended, mostly on foot, walked behind the hearse to the cemetery, except for the odd horse and trap.

And William Lovie’s hearse was the only motorized appliance.

South Otago Branch 49th Motorcycle Rally – Saturday 9th March Starting point is the Crown Street Clubrooms with morning tea at 10 a.m.

Journeying to Niagara for the lunch stop then returning to the Clubrooms for afternoon cuppa and prize giving. Enquiries to Ian McDonald ianwilma@kinect.co.nz or 03 418 0606 – 022572 4770 A morning tea plate would be appreciated to cater for the entrants please.

impressive.

Sadly a member has passed away since our last meeting. Owen Frew from Milton took part in many club activities over the time of his membership.

The Mk2 Zephyr Owen drove was among a lot of vehicles he owned over the years. A Toyota Hi Lux was well used, cart racing enjoyed and tinkering with things motor related happened over his lifetime. Owen worked at the

Coming Events: February 24th 27th March 6th 9th 26th

Gore Rally Monthly Meeting Wednesday Run 1.30 p.m. Clubrooms Motorcycle Rally Monthly Meeting