Next Meeting
Tuesday 25th November 2025
7.30 p.m.
VINTAGE CAR CLUB
SOUTH OTAGO BRANCH
Chairman Robin McCall 027 4159478
Secretary Gary Beaumont 03 415 9169
Treasurer Sue Beaumont 03 415 9169
Newsletter Noeline Milne 0277262520 noeljoy@xtra.co.nz
Club Captain
Branch Email southotago@vcc.org.nz Vintage Car Club of NZ –
South Otago Branch, Account number: 031734 0005630 00
November 2025
The Club’s main event for the year was a great success. Weather beautiful on the day. Plans were disrupted by the horrific storm on 23rd October that I am sure we do not wish to remember. The entrants made the day wonderful. I was privileged to be passenger with Judy & Maurice Lloyd in the 1959 Ford Zephyr. Thanks go to Gary & Sue Beaumont for taking the entries under trying times, Martin Dodge for stepping in and assisting, Robin McCall and his band of helpers for the hours spent getting everything right for the day. South Otago Town & Country Club for the venue, food and hospitality too. Raffles were well supported, with grateful thanks to the businesses that donated items. Kathy & David were well organised once again, many prizes going to the visitors.
Reporter Nick Brook did a great article for the Clutha Leader keeping the Club in the public eye. The journey took us to Clydevale along the river road, short route going through Popotunoa on to Clinton, long route travelled past the Rugby Club grounds, Punnett’s Road, Burkes Ford Road on to Waipahi Road, Miller road then on to Clinton to the home of the Mackie’s on Hillfoot Road for the Lunch Stop. The garden setting perfect for picnics. David has a terrific collection in his shed, paintings he has done among other items. This homestead property has been in the family for a Century.
Results:
Vintage: John Tremaine – Gore 1930 Ford Model A Sports
Post Vintage: Warner Reid South Otago. 1940 Ford
Post W. Vintage. Devon & Jeanette Baird – South Otago 1952 Plymouth
Post 60’s Keith & Linda Nunn – Gore. 1980 Ford Escort
Post 80’s & Long Distance. Sandy McMillan – Timaru. 1985 Mazda 323
Hard Luck: Trevor & Gail Stoddart- South Otago – (Flattie)
Good Samaritan: Bryan McConachie – Dunedin. Corolla
Overall Winner: Devon & Jeanette Baird. 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook
Wednesday Run – December 3rd – 11 a.m.
Gather at the Clubrooms to travel to Mount Stuart Domain, Milton for picnic. Bring your lunch and chairs. Coming from Milton - meet at Mount Stuart 11.30 a.m.
Paintings by David Devon with certificates and Trophies 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook
South Otago A & P Show – if cars are needed for the Show Queens Robin will see you at the meeting or be in touch.
Coming Events:
November 22nd West Otago Show
25th Monthly Meeting 7.30 p.m.
29th Clutha A & P Show
December 3rd Wednesday Run 11 a.m. Clubrooms 11.30 a.m. Mount Stuart Domain – Picnic
6th North Otago Windsor Rally
7th Otago Moped Rally
13th Tokomairiro A & P Show
January 27th Monthly Meeting
We wish you all the very best for Christmas and the New Year, no newsletter until January 2026.