Friday 16th January
PROGRAMME
4.00-7.00pm Rally packs will be available for all. Meet and greet at the clubrooms, 25 Patapu Street, Wanganui East. Tea and Coffee with finger food will be served from 6 pm to those who have enrolled.
Saturday 17th January
8.00am-4.00pm Vehicles participating in the ‘Wheels on Victoria Ave’ please be parked by 8.30am on Victoria Ave. Enter from Maria Place. Follow instructions from Marshals and park in designated areas for display. Look for the VCC sign to collect your Burma Rally packs. Enjoy the Wheels on Victoria Ave Car Show, Caboodle Street Carnival, period clothing stalls and more.
4.00 – 5.00pm Classic Car Cruise. Meet at Mitre10 carpark. Entry off Taupo Quay or Heads Rd. Pay $15 to the Vintage Weekend Trust, on site, to be eligible for spot prizes. The cruise ends at Barracks Sports Bar,170 St Hill Street. The Classic Car prize draws will be announced after 6.30pm.
Sunday 18th
January The Burma Rally
Bring your own picnic lunch and refreshments. For those out of towners, Rally Packs can be collected from the Rally Secretary at the start of the rally. Find her near the entrance.
8.30 am Assemble at Cornmarket Reserve, Somme Parade by the Dublin Street Bridge. Follow parking instructions from the Marshals
9.00am Safety briefing, all drivers and navigators must attend
9.15am First vehicle away. Starting times as indicated on your rally pack. The rally will conclude at the Clubrooms, Patapu Street, Wanganui East. The Parts Shed will be open during this time.
6.00pm Pre dinner drinks at the Laird Park Bowling Club, 92 Peat Street. Entry from behind the Blind Centre Rooms.
6.30pm Dinner and Prizegiving
Monday 19th January Wellington Anniversary Run
9.00am Meet at the Cornmarket Reserve, corner of Somme Parade and Dublin Street. The weekend will end with a late morning tea. Tea and Coffee will be provided, bring a plate to share.
Entries close: 3rd January 2026. Entries received after this date will be entered as NonCompetitive. No exceptions. Preferred method of entry is by online registration at the site bit.ly/vccbr2026 Alternatively, by email, to wanganuirally@gmail.com or mail entry form and payment to: c/- The Rally Secretary, Wanganui VCC, PO Box 726, Wanganui 4540 Bank Deposits: 03-0791-0210433-00
PARTICULARS: Your Name CODE: BR2026 REFERENCE Your Vehicle Reg.
RALLY REGULATIONS
This rally is open to vehicles as defined in the rules of The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.)
Eligible entrants must be current financial members of The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand, or overseas residents who are members of a recognised Antique Motoring Club. The entrant must be either the driver, rider, navigator, or passenger of the vehicle entered. Invited guests are deemed Non-Competitive and should not interfere with the competitive section of the rally.
Actions that may bring The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) into disrepute will incur disqualification.
Any entrant found using any electronic navigation device may be disqualified.
We prefer that you carry a fire extinguisher in your vehicle
A minimum of three entries will be required to constitute a class. If insufficient entries are received for any one class those entries may be allocated to another similar class. The exception to this is for the Veteran class.
Entrants restricted to the first 100 vehicles
Safety briefing: Entrants must attend the pre-rally briefing at 9.00am Sunday 18/01/2026
CLASSES
Navigators surname
Pease circle one above Please circle one above
Wayne 027 244 7108
Christine 027 338 3321 Or 06 3424 755
If posting or handing to Christine
Please return this side with payment.
107 Rapanui Road Westmere
Farm shop opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8am to 1-30 pm
Bates Watchmakers
130 Victoria Ave, Wanganui
Phone/Fax 06 345-2235
Email: bateswatch@gmail.com
Watch Specialists for Whanganui
Sales & Repairs
Mainstreet’s Top Shop Award Winner
WANGANUI ELECTROPLATING CO. LTD
‘NZ’s Finest Automotive Platers’ 68 Wilson Street Wanganui
Acknowledged experts on all types of Vintage and Post Vintage Nickel and Chrome Plating.
For all your METAL FINISHING REQUIREMENTS
Copper, Brass, Bronze, Antique Finishing and Metal Polishing Phone Dave on Wanganui 06 345 5042 or 021 057 6726 for prompt and efficient service.
Restoration of the Year
By Editor Ian
Four entrants, consisting of two cars and two motorcycles, participated in this year’s Restoration of the Year. Tom Clouston was the People’s Choice in the car section with his stunning Veteran, a 1908 AX Renault. This former Carterton Sawmills car sat in Tom’s late father’s garage for 35 years in an unrestored condition. Tom owned it for another 16 years before beginning a comprehensive restoration. The 2-cylinder car, capable of cruising at 30mph, retains its original motor and gearbox. Tom collected the car from the upholsterers on the day of the judging.
Shane and Noeline Hobman entered their race car, a very fast-looking 1957 Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedan. This Black Widow replica was formerly a drag car in the USA and originally built by SEDCO. And no, I haven't made a mistake in describing the vehicle; it is indeed a Utility Sedan!
Lloyd Williams is no stranger to restoring motorcycles. Lloyd won the People's Choice award in the motorcycle section with his immaculate 1928 AJS K5, a 350cc machine. He recently purchased this after it had sat unrestored for over 30 years. He undertook a full restoration over the past few months.
Mike Marshall is also no stranger to restoring motorcycles. He showcased a beautiful 1956 BSA Bantam 150cc. Mike seems to have a fondness for these machines, having restored others previously. He found this one in a dilapidated state in Taupo, and then worked his magic on it.
Congratulations to the four entrants, and thank you very much for showcasing your vehicles. It was a splendid display.
Tom Clouston’s 1908 AX Renault.
Winner Restoration of the Year car section.
Restoration of the Year
By Editor Ian
Lloyd Williams’s 1928 AJS K5
Winner Restoration of the Year Motorcycle section
Shane and Noeline Hobman’s 1957 Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedan race car.
Mike Marshall’s 1956 BSA Bantam in the foreground, complete with GPO signage.
The Wellington Branch of The Vintage Car Club of N.Z invites you to enter their 18th Biennial Motorcycle Rally.
The rally route(s) are set out to suit the different types of machines over a route of approximately 100 miles on sealed roads.
The aim of the rally is for an enjoyable event for all participants.
RALLY START: The rally will start and finish at the VCC Club Halford Place, Petone. Meet 8:30am for registration and collection of rally packs.
LUNCH: For those who choose to get lost, lunch will be at the Ramaroa Visitor Centre.
ADDRESS: Queen Elizabeth Park, McKays Crossing entrance
Programme:
Saturday 24January
8:30am Registration opens at Clubrooms.
9:30am Rally briefing
10:00am First machine away
6:30pm Meet at VCC Club in Petone for pre-dinner drinks
7:30pm Rally dinner & prize giving at VCC Clubrooms
Sunday 25 January10:00am Sunday ride from the VCC Club to a place of interest Return to the clubrooms for a BBQ lunch.
Accommodation:
This will need to be arranged by each contestant.
Rally Rules:
This rally is open only to vehicles as defined by the rules of the VCC New Zealand
All vehicles must be entered by a financial member of the VCC and either the owner of the vehicle or the rider on the day shall be a member of the club.
Non VCC members or prospective members who wish to participate in this event on a machine not owned by a member are welcome to participate as a guest in a non-competitive capacity
Only VCC members are able to compete for and VCC prizes and trophies.
Entrants and riders are responsible for meeting all traffic regulations and vehicle compliance legislation.
A minimum of 3 entries will be required to constitute a class. If insufficient entries are received for any one class, such entries will be allocated to another class
Rally organisers and the Wellington Branch of the VCC, its members and officials will not be held liable for loss, damage or any other adverse action that occurs in connection with this event.
Current membership cards must be available if requested.
Entries close on 16 January 2026 with the Rally Secretary:
Peter Simpson. psimpsonnz@gmail.com 290 Normandale Rd, Normandale, Lower Hutt, 5010.
Post or email entry to the above address.
Entries close 16 January 2026
VCC membership number (or as guest rider) Rider’s name if different from the above
Pillion Name (If Applicable) __________________________________________ Machine Details
Club Calendar
Club Runs meet at the Clubrooms at 1pm unless stated
December
11th Ladies Lunch at Behind the Door @ No. 4
January 2026
1st Taihape Gumboot Rally. Meet at the park at the end of Tui Street in Taihape at 9am. Bring a picnic lunch and chairs. Petrol at the lunch stop. There will be some gravel roads.
7th Club Night BBQ at Bason Botanic Gardens from 5pm. See Club Captains report.
8th and 22nd Ladies Coffee Meet at Mitre10 at 11am.
17th Wheels on Victoria Park Up from 8am. Enter through Maria Place.
17th Classic Car Cruise. Mitre 10 carpark. Meet at Mitre 10 carpark at 4pm. $15 entry fee.
18th Burma Rally.
19th Wellington Anniversary Day Morning Run. Meet at Cornmarket Reserve. Bruce and Jenny Ardell.
February
4th Club Night at 7.30pm. Items of Interest.
15th Sunday Run
Ed Boyd Parts Shed
We have an outstanding collection of engines, gearboxes, body parts, spares, new and used, from a vast range of manufacturers. These parts span from the early 1900’s to more modern production vehicles. If you are looking for anything, large or small, to keep your car on the road call us to see if we can assist. You will find our prices unbelievable. Please call or email us:
Dave 06 347 6915 027 555 4201 whanganuiriverboats@xtra.co.nz
Chris 06 348 7335 027 443 1184 cgandkrwhite@gmail.com
Graeme 06 3431324 027 929 5026 graemepurves@yahoo.com
lf we don’t have it, we may know someone who does
Vehicles/Parts For Sale and Wanted to Buy
For Sale: 1927 Essex. (Right) Very original. Now $8000 Includes spare parts ALSO 1939 Nash 400. ( Below) Great cruiser. Now $14000. Includes spare parts. Contact Judy 027 254 7601
For Sale: 1947 Austin 8. (right) Complete rebuild engine 2024.All receipts. Includes spares. Original interior. $7000 Phone Grant 027 3278830
For Sale: 1953 Lanchester Leda (right) 4 cyl 4 speed Wilson pre-select, Rego on hold, 58574 m, new tyres, brakes relined, has been running, always garaged, sound body, fair interior. $4000 ono Barry Cleaver 06 3887871, Taihape
