CENTRAL HAWKE’S BAY BRANCH ofthe VINTAGE CAR CLUB of NZ (Inc) Lamb Country
Branch Email: centralhawkesbay@vcc.org.nz
The Type 57 Ventoux was purchased from Paris in 2015 by founder and owner of Classics Museum in Hamilton, Tom Andrews. Having always wanted to own a Bugatti, Andrews decided to build a recreation of Jean Bugatti’s 1936 Type 57S Coupe ‘La Voiture Noire’, No. 57453. Some seven years after he began his mission to rebuild a classic barn-find Bugatti, Hamilton unveiled the fully realised creation to the public for the first time in Napier. The meticulously recreated 1937 Bugatti Atlantic Type 57 was unveiled at Napier’s 2025 Art Deco Festival. Where it took part in the vintage car parade amongst numerous other rare classic cars.
Originally purchased in a rough state for $460,000 in 2015 as one of 60 cars discovered in a single barn find, the meticulous rebuild included acquiring one of just three wood frames in the world, produced in Germany. The car’s swooping aluminium body was created by Creative Metals in Pukekohe, with numerous other local businesses playing a role in the restoration.
Multi-million dollar Kiwi-built Bugatti Atlantic debuts in Napier by Matthew Hansen Photo’s by Marty Sharpe
Multi-million dollar Kiwi-built Bugatti Atlantic debuts in Napier by
Matthew Hansen Photo’s by Marty Sharpe
The value of the recreation can only be speculated. Only three other restored 1937 Bugatti Atlantic Type 57s exist globally. One is owned by illustrious designer Ralph Lauren, who bought it for US$40m. In 2019, Andrews noted that a Type 57 Ventoux in a “decent state” had recently sold for US$1.5m. In a post shared online, Andrews paid tribute to his wife, Diane, fabricator Simon Tippins, mechanical engineer Gordon White, and project manager Greg McDell. Purchasing the Type 57 Ventoux from the Roger Baillon Collection in Paris in 2015 was a big moment in my life. I absolutely loved the car and all of its rich, fascinating history. After I laid eyes on the Ventoux back here in New Zealand, however, I was inspired to add another Bugatti to the collection at the Classics Museum. Jean Bugatti’s 1936 Type 57S Atlantic Coupe that went missing in 1939. “No one had ever built this specific car before, so I began to formulate a plan as to how this could be achieved. My initial focus was to assemble a talented, motivated, and close-knit team around me that could pull this build off.”
Wednesday 19th March 2025—CHB
To be held at the Waipawa Bowling Club, 6 Harker Street, Waipawa
Arrive from 6.00pm —Dinner 6.30pm—Meeting 7.30pm
Main and Dessert $38.00 per person
Eftpos available
Menu: Glazed Ham
Roast Chicken
Minted new Potatoes
Peas
Tossed salad
Coleslaw
Savoury eggs
Beetroot
Tomato and onion
Pasta Salad
Dinner Rolls
Dessert: Meringues
Fruit Salad
Ice Cream
Fresh Cream
Please reply to Eva with numbers by the evening of Sunday 16th March 2025 06 858 9105 021 170 9978 nga-oki@xtra.co.nz No late bookings please
If you have any dietary needs, please advise when you book your meal.
PLEASE NOTE: The CHBVCC branch will make payment for any late dinner cancellations or no shows, then an invoice will be sent to the member/members concerned.
CHB Branch Chairman GaryWeaverQSM
Sunday 23rd March 2025—CHB Car Run to visit two private collections in Woodville—organised by
Laurie and Gloria Malcolmson
Travel through to Dannevirke and meet at Laurie and Gloria's home 22 York Street Dannevirke by 10.00am for morning tea. If you are attending please contact Gloria closer to the date as they may need some extra cups etc. Phone 06-374-9823
We will visit two private collections. One is a collection of 300 or more chainsaws, some going back decades to forestry work in North America. Then to the Woodville Railway Station to view the renovations and play station master and guard etc. We will have lunch there. There is a fully operational kitchen.
From there we will visit a NZ Railways memorabilia collection.
There will be a short timed run on the way just to add a bit of interest.
Club Captains Report—Laurie's Lot—March—2025
Eight cars attended the gymkhana at the Elsthorpe Domain. The weather was great and all had a fun day, finishing off with a visit to the Patangata.
Coming up we have a run to Woodville on Sunday 23rd March, hosted by Laurie and Gloria. It is a visit to 2 private collections. One is a collection of 300 or more chainsaws, some going back decades to forestry work in Nth America. Then to the Woodville Railway Station to view the renovations and play station master and guard etc. We will have lunch there, there is a fully operational kitchen. From there to an NZ Railways memorabilia collection. Those coming meet at Laurie and Gloria's by 10.00am for morning tea. I will ask for some indication of numbers coming at a later date so we have enough cups etc. There will be a short timed run on the way just to add a bit of interest.
The two speakers for March are Gloria and Sandra.
The twilight run is on Saturday 5th April.
Ken will give information on the now annual Ten Pin bowling day.
Laurie Malcolmson Club Captain.
March Sat 15th
Wed 19th
Sun 23rd
April Sat 5th
Wed 16th
May
Thurs 1st
Sat 17th
Clubs Promotion Day in Dannevirke organised by Laurie and Gloria help is needed please contact Laurie or Gary
Club Dinner and Meeting to be held at the Waipawa Bowling Club Sun 9th Manawatu Branch Ruahine Ramble
Club run to Woodville to visit two private collections etc organised by Laurie and Gloria
Twilight run organised by Neil & Pat Malcolm 18th to 21st North Island Easter Rally
Club Dinner and Meeting venue TBA
Super strike Ten pin bowling in Hastings organised by Ken Lyon
Club Run to Galloways in Norsewood organised by Ella and Henk
June Tues 17th AGM Dinner and Meeting venue TBA
Wed 16th
July
Sun 20th
August
September
Club Dinner and Meeting venue TBA
Back Roads Run Most will have never been on finishing at the Patangata Tavern organised by Rod and Scarlett McKenzie. Details closer to the event time
Wed 20th Club Dinner and Meeting venue TBA
October
Wed 17th
Club Dinner and Meeting venue TBA
Mid-October—Rod and Scarlett McKenzie will be taking the breach on another adventure to Coromandel Details closer to the event time.
CHB Branch of the VCC—Chairman’s Report—March 2025
Summer is over so cruising in our convertibles with the roof down is just about a thing of the past.
The Elsthorpe Domain Gymkhana was held on Sunday 9th February. Many thanks go to Golly and Seton for organising this event, they have done this for a number of year now, an enormous amount of work goes into organising an event like this. We encourage more to attend this fun day next year.
The Art Deco CHB Market was overloaded by the 2 events on at the same time put on by the same person which spread the visitors out thinly but those who attended and had stalls, seem to be quite pleased with the day over all.
Having the official Art Deco weekend on in Hawke’s Bay had a lot of our CHB cars up in Napier, but we did have some cars on display here in Waipukurau looking shinny, bright and fabulous. Thank you for attending Our very own Michael and Vicky Harding took out the best dressed for the day, Congratulations they looked fantastic.
The branch dinner meeting was well attended; Stand in “show n tell” guest was Brian Connor with a guess what these items are???. This was very well received and we all participated, Thank you Brian.
Also a very big thank you from Lorry Cribs for those that purchased the Art Deco cups and tea towels that were on display club night.
Laurie and Gloria are looking for support for the Dannevirke Club promotion day coming up soon, Saturday 15th March. You can contact either me or Laurie to let us know if you can help. Thank you.
Time to polish the car headlights ready for Day Light Saving to finish, this happens on Sunday 6th April
Time to check yours and your families smoke alarms
Gary Weaver QSM CHB Branch Chairman
From National Office
All renewal to be sent two months in advance of expiry date. Any queries please contact Keith Hopping—keithhopping@gmail.com
Saturday 5th April 2025—Waipukurau and
Briefing starts at 2.15pm in Russell Park—entrance at the end of St Josephs St (next to hockey turf) Waipukurau. The first car away will leave at 2.30pm.
Route map will be handed out following safety briefing.
There will be a visit part way through the Rally to Licensed Premises for a noggin, natter, soup, buns, tea or coffee.
A Barbecue meal and prize giving will be held at the end of the Rally in the Waipukurau Club, Russell Street, Waipukarau. You are advised to fuel up before the start. The run will total approx 150kms, (93 miles) enjoying very scenic back road motoring in CHB.
Due to Daylight Saving ending on Sunday 6th April there will be no night driving. We will be arriving at our dinner destination at twilight. However you are advised to bring atorch in case you have a problem on route.
Entries Close 28th March, 2025
LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED(ENTRY
FORM ATTACHED SEPARATELY)
Neil & Pat Malcolm 20 Belgrove Place Waipukurau 4200. Phone: 06 8585 099
Mobiles: Neil 027-4578 945, Pat 0276 374 00l Email:pat.neil2016@gmail.com
Regulations for the Event:
1. Entrants must be current financial members of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand or guests of a financial member of the VCC.
2. The event is open to all vehicles as recognized by the club, which must be up to the club’s accepted standards regarding cleanliness, general and mechanical condition. The organiser may refuse to start any vehicle, which in his opinion fails to meet that standard. Modern non-competitive vehicles will be accepted as en tries.
3. The rally organiser reserves the right to disqualify any entrant whose conduct in his opinion is likely to bring discredit to the event or to the club. The ruling regarding any matters in respect of the running of the event will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
4. The New Zealand Road Code Rules must be obeyed at all times.
5. The organiser reserves the right to add supplementary regulations or instructions at any time during the run ning of the event.
Hello all members Ladies and Gentlemen. This was well supported last year and we had a lot of fun. Are you ready for this again ??
If you haven’t tried this before, are you looking for a fun thing to try !!! Then come along to Super-strike Hastings and give Tenpin bowling a go.
This will be a fun morning of two games which will take approx. 2 hours and cost $20.00 per person for 65+ Seniors.
The Super-strike venue has a café/kitchen menu where you can get anything from toasted sandwiches, hot chips to a meal on a plate. Coffee and Bar facilities.
Car pool if you can. This is the same morning as Thursday Torqueheads coffee mornings, but Thursday is the only morning this works for bowling.
Please let Ken know if you are coming along so that he can book the bowling lanes required.
Public
consultation begins on
extensions to WOF and COF inspections of Vintage Cars, Vintage Motorcycles, and privately owned Motorhomes
Public consultation opened on February 24th 2025. The Government’s proposal is to reduce compliance requirements for owners of Vintage Cars, Vintage Motorcycles, and privately owned Motorhomes. Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the Government is looking to reduce unnecessarily onerous compliance rules on such vehicles.
In total there are around 4.4 million light vehicles in New Zealand, with around 128,000 of them being vintage, and about 39,000 private motorhomes, he said. ”At present the owners of these vehicles must spend time and money on Warrant of Fitness or Certificate of Fitness inspections every six months. “That’s despite motorhomes and vintage light vehicles travelling much less per year compared to most modern cars, and evidence showing that faults in these vehicles are half as likely to have contributed to serious crashes involving these vehicles. “That’s true even when factoring in the smaller numbers of motorhomes and vintage vehicles on our roads. ”The public consultation, being run by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, proposes to: reduce WOF check frequency for vehicles aged 40 years-plus from every six months to every year; and reduce COF check frequency for privately owned heavy motorhome vehicles from every six months to every year. Bishop said evidence shows that initial pass rates for vintage vehicles are higher compared to all vehicles aged under 40 years old. “In fact, light vehicle WOF pass rates [of initial inspection only] actually improve as vehicles age from 40 years old showing that, with proper care, some things really do get better with age. “That’s why we’re consulting on easing the overly onerous compliance requirements on these types of vehicles, so that owners of vintage cars and private motorhomes can spend less time waiting in line at the VTNZ, and more time tinkering happily in the garage or cruising the open road. “The Minister said extending the time between WOF and COF inspections “is a sensible approach to ensuring vehicles are safe while not going overboard on compliance”.
Public consultation on the proposed changes began on Monday 24th February Visit nzta.govt.nz to share your feedback
The last day for feedback is on Friday 4th April 2025
Austin Motor Company brought back to life, with all-electric Austin Arrow
By—Theo Binns
Previously defunct British motor manufacturer, Austin Motor Company, has been brought back to life with a fully-electric take on the Austin Seven, called the Arrow. The electric transition started when now Austin Motor Company owner, John Stubbs, was able to purchase the rights to the Austin name and trademark for just £170 ($211).
The Arrow is the first car to be born from the brand’s rebirth, a two-seater roadster inspired by the original Austin Seven from 1922, but this time, with an all-electric drivetrain in place of the original’s internal combustion engine. While the Austin Arrow is still a relatively niche product, it comes into an ever-growing market of classic electric cars – from like-new restomods from firms such as Everrati, simple conversions, and all-new vehicles inspired by original designs, such as the Austin Arrow Performance-wise, the Austin Arow uses a 15kW, rear driven electric motor to propel it to a top speed of 60mph – which takes just eight seconds, thanks to the Arrow’s light footprint of 605kg. A 20kW battery pack offers a range of up to 11miles. With a starting price of £31,000, Austin Motor Company aims to limit production to 120 cars this year, in a nod to the number of the original Austin Sevens produced in its first year of production – though the firm does plan to scale up production further down the line. Austin currently employs ten staff at its Essex facility, but does plan to extend production to India to create more powerful editions of the Arrow and to start developing other models for the brand.
JOHN STUBBS, OWNER OF AUSTIN MOTOR COMPANY, COMMENTED ON THE
FIRST CAR OUT OF THE RELAUNCH
“It felt like the eyes of Sir Herbert Austin were watching me. Almost as if I needed his approval to build a heritage Austin. Austin Sevens were simple cars. They were lightweight and easy to modify – so they were used for everything – from family cars to racers. So I wanted to try and inject the same feeling and emotion into the new car – to capture the simplicity and spirit of early motoring, but with a modern electric twist. Our first car, The Arrow, is half a kilo lighter than the original 1922 car. We build and manufacture everything from scratch here in Essex.”
Eight cars attended the gymkhana organised by Ian Gollan and Seton Thomsen held at the Elsthorpe Domain in early February. Once again it was a hot sunny day, and we enjoyed the shade from the huge old trees.
Four different challenges were presented for people to master. First one being (The Golf Ball Challenge) where the driver and the navigator were both given 3 golf balls each to put on top of road cones as we drove around. Second challenge was called (Stop) where the driver was asked to stop at 55 meters and then 65 meters. Third Challenge was (Bulls Eye) where both driver and navigator were given 4 small bean bags each to throw nearest to a marker as we drove around in a circle.
The fun was interrupted by lunch and then the fourth Challenge was held, this being called (A Drive Round The Farm) where the driver was blind folded and the navigator had to direct him through the gates aka road cones.
Prize giving 1. Golf Ball Scarlet and Rod McKenzie in their Holden Commodore.
2. Stop Barry Smales in his 105E Ford Anglia.
3. Bulls Eye—Chris and Bernard Murphy in their Triumph Spitfire.
4. Blind Fold Chris and Bernard Murphy in their Triumph Spitfire. Sunday February 9th—Gymkhana—Elsthorpe Domain—
Art Deco Car Parade and Fly over—February 2025
CHB Branch members—Graham and Heather Cheer in their teal Model A Ross and Glenys Mitchell in their 1939 Packard
Rolls Royce
Wonderful to see the steam-train return to the Art Deco festival. Many thanks to all who made this happen
NORTH ISLAND EASTER RALLY
Information
Waikato Branch is delighted to host you for this national event organised on behalf of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand. All vehicles entered are required to have Vehicle Identification Certificate (VIC).
The rally is based in Cambridge, in the heartland of the Waikato, and during the weekend your motoring will be non-competitive with written instructions only.
Vehicles will be catered for in three classes.
• Veteran and Slow Vintage
• Fast Vintage, Post Vintage and Post War.
• Post 60 /Post 80
Note: complimentary breakfast for driver and navigator on Saturday morning. Extra breakfasts may be purchased for passengers.
Programme
Friday 18th April
• Registration at VCC Clubrooms from 2.00pm McLean St, Cambridge.
• Short twilight run around Cambridge.
• Barbeque dinner at the clubrooms BYO.
Saturday 19th April
• Breakfast at clubrooms from 8.00am 9.00am (complimentary for driver and navigator)
• Rally briefing 9:45am and first cars away at 10.00am.
• Rallying over picturesque Waikato roads.
• Lunch in Matamata
• Clubrooms open 6.30pm, Pea, Pie & Pud with dessert 7.00pm BYO.
Sunday 20th April
• Hot cross buns and cuppa at clubrooms 9.30am.
• Short tour.
• Gymkhana events.
• Finger food lunch at clubrooms.
• Dinner Cambridge Town Hall - Roaring 20s theme BYO.
Further information will be sent after entries received.
Entries close 23rd March 2025 Please email Rally Secretary Gaynor Terrill terrill.g.j@gmail.com for further information and entry form.
Ruahine Ramble Sunday 9th March 2025
FORMAT
9.00 AM Meet at Clubrooms, 684 Kelvin Grove Road, Palmerston North for a tea/coffee before the Rally 9.30 AM Rally Briefing
10.00 AM First car away All VCC classification vehicles
Run length 110 Miles this includes one gravel road Fuel is available
Bring your own Picnic lunch plus chairs or blanket Rally Entry Fee includes a Plaque Run will conclude at the Clubrooms for Prize Giving and BBQ Dinner
Please bring your own Drinks for the BBQ (water/tea/coffee will be available) Please advise any dietary requirements (GF, DF)
ENTRANT
NAME
NAVIGATOR/PASSENGER NAME NAME
TELEPHONE ( ___ ) ___________ EMAIL
ADDRESS
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL/YEAR
VEHICLE REGO. NO. ______________
RALLY ENTRY @ $20.00 / Per Vehicle $20.00 BBQ / per Head @ $15.00 / No. of People $ TOTAL $______________
PAYMENT DETAILS
Please make payment via Internet Banking Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Manawatu Branch Incorporated 03-0718-0027253-01 Ref: Name, Reg No. (Ramble rally)
Please send completed Entry Form to Organisers: Derek Haycock, derek.and.beck@inspire.net.nz or 375 Albert Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North 4410 Cell 0274 419 153 Derek
If you haven’t received an email confirmation of entry by the closing date, please contact the Organiser.
**ENTRIES CLOSE: Saturday 1st March 2025
Central Hawkes Bay Branch oftheVCC— Directory
Chairman Gary Weaver 027 442 8920 weave@xtra.co.nz
06 858 5099 or 027 457 8945 pat.neil2016@gmail.com
Committee Gloria Malcolmson
06 374 9823 or 021 579 133 supagran14@yahoo.com.au
Catering—Eva Gollan
06 858 9105 or 021 170 9978 nga-oki@xtra.co.nz
Raffles Scarlett McKenzie
06 858 9562 or 027 446 7198 rod.mckenzie.wpk@xtra.co.nz
Beaded Wheels—Heather Cheer
06 374 0864 or 027 235 6649 ghcheer@xtra.co.nz
For Sale
Goff and Judy Briant need to move their two cars on to new owners. Both cars have been well rallied around the Manawatu over the past years and both come with a selection of spares. Located in the Marton area. Contact Judy on 027-254-7601 or email gjw.briant@xtra.co.nz
1927 Essex Sedan
The engine has had a complete rebuild approx 2014, otherwise a very original example. Spares include, vacuum tank, brake bands, engine block, sump etc.
1939 Nash 400
Asking $12,000 or near offer
A great cruising car. I believe there may be an overdrive unit with the spares that go with the car.
Asking $20,000 or near offer
Angela Annear
An authorised Travel Broker for Searle Travel Ltd.
Consultations are by appointment. Angela Annear Travel Broker
10 Brooker Place, Waipukurau 4200, Central Hawkes Bay.
For more details: Email: angela@searletravel.co.nz
Phone: 06 858 9082 Cell: 027 281 1306
Website: www.angelas-travel.co.nz
Free Advertising available for members OR non members for PRIVATE SALE Vehicles, parts, machinery etc, please contact Gary Weaver, Kaye Carswell or “The Bleat” Editor joycecalder@gmail.com to place your advertisement.
Four luxurious units available to hire
Contact us now so we can show you how to add luxury to your event
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