The Hub - December 2020/January 2021

The DECEMBER 2020

HUB NEWSLETTER

Ashburton Members Gavin and Annette Hunt’s 1903 Darracq Photo: Karma Frankling

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT The Veteran Annual Rally and the Vintage Annual Rally on the programem for the same day and meeting at the same place for lunch were abandoned because of the appalling weather on the day.

ROSS BUTLER Fortunately, the organisers were Chairman able to have an email sent round ph 03 352 3160 the entrants advising that the lunch would go ahead which was pleasing for a lot of people who arrived at the venue, mostly in moderns. It would appear that emails are going to play a greater part in future in various Club activities.

The Show Weekend tour was well supported and enjoyed great weather and interesting activities. A report covering this is in this edition of The Hub and our thanks go to Dave Inwood for his planning and setting it up for 2020.

Weather for the Homestead Run was not great for the start but did improve as the day went on with 94 of the 108 entered starting on what proved to be a very interesting and informative run. Thanks for all the preparation and organising of this event go to Jens and Karen Christensen for setting up what was a very successful and traditionally a very popular occasion.

Entry forms for events scheduled for January and February, including the Grand Garden Party and Annual Rally are in this edition of The Hub and online at our website.

Canterbury Branch is hosting the 2021 VCC National AGM in August next year and a sub-committee, headed by Marilyn McKinlay and Katryna Shaw has planning for this underway.

As it is the 75th Annual Conference it is hoped that the occasion will be celebrated accordingly and a special Rally on the Friday to start the weekend’s activities off is to be organised. More news on this to follow as planning progresses.

That’s it for 2020, a different sort of year with the Covid-19 virus creating challenges that have necessitated some changes from normal routines. Hopefully, the Christmas season will not be too different and our Best Wishes go to you and your families for a very happy Christmas and a great New Year.

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SECRETARY’S REPORT Well what a month, rained out Vintage/Veteran rallies on Sunday, but something salvaged from that in a nice lunch at the Oxford Hotel. Well done Colin and Mike.

Cold cloudy drizzly day with an early start to the Homestead Run. It was great to see a good turn out anyway.

Well done Jens and his team standing out in the cold and wet. (Hardy bunch those motorcyclists.)

ROD THROWER Secretary & Branch Delegate ph 03 338 2320

Thanks to all who have been part of helping in whatever small way to the running of this huge branch. Without you people, who step up on a regular basis, I wonder if we would still be functioning as well as we do. Thank you To those who have struggled with health or family issues through the year may 2021 improve for you all.

For those of you who have made my job easier in whatever way thank you, for those that haven’t remember “don’t shoot the messenger.”

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and trouble-free motoring year and may you find a treasure in your stocking.

See you around NEW MEMBERS

DECEMBER 2020

Welcome to our club. We look forward to meeting you at our coming events and activities. Should you or any member require any assistance or advice, please feel free to ask any Committee member.

Mr Adrian Rowe and Miss Tracey Moir 1982 Leyland Mini City coupe John and Raewyn Hanson 1968 Triumph TR 5 2 door Graham and Kathleen Luxon 1966 Riley Elf saloon Kerry Houston David Bright 1952 BSA B31 Jason and Rebecca Power 1960 Daimler, SP250 convertible Samuel Brown 1927 Singer 10/26 coupe, 1971 Honda CB360 Motorcycle Alison Macklan 1915 Ford Model T tourer Philip Bayard 1937 Dodge D5 sedan 4

PUBLISHING

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HUB KEVIN SARJEANT Branch Treasurer Members will realise that the cancellation of the 2020 Swap meet put a severe strain on The Club’s finances. There are very limited costs we can reduce so the Committee has decided to continue with the current electronic version of The HUB and to recover part of printing and postage costs from those members who require a printed copy.

So to receive a printed HUB from February 2021 onwards members need to pay $41.60 in to the Branch’s bank account by 21 January 2021 noting your name membership number and HUB. This fee will cover the 11 editions to December 2021 and shares the costs more equitably amongst members.

For those who pay for a printed HUB your copy will be available to picked up at Noggin should you wish and this will save the Club the postage.

Club Bank Account 03 1594 0096832 00 Reference: name, membership number and “HUB” (Please note this is NOT the same account as the National Office one that you pay your annual subs into.)

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WE’RE TAKING A WEE BREAK Thanks to everyone who made the effort to join our sunday group this year - see you all next February 21 February 9-11am

Enquiries to Colin Hey Ph 359 8738 5

COMING EVENTS December 2020 Thurs 3 Noggin Sat 5 Children’s Christmas Picnic (Kaiapoi Festival) Wed 9 Motorcycle Noggin Wed 16 Commercial Noggin Wed 16 North Canterbury Noggin (see advert below) Sat 26 Boxing Day Picnic January 2021 Fri 1 New Year’s Day Picnic (Banks Peninsula Branch) Sat 2 Motorcycle New Year Run Sun 10 Picnic Run February 2021 Thu 4 Noggin Sun 7 Grand Garden Party Wed 10 Motorcycle Noggin Sat 13 Boot Fair Sun 14 Moped Run Sat 20 Commercial & Motorcycle Annual Rally Sun 21 OCBC Sun 21 Clip on Run Sat/Sun 27/28 Branch Annual Rally March Thu 4 Noggin Sat/Sun 6/7 Jim Toohey Motorcycle Run PLEASE NOTE OUR SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DATE

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ROAD IDEA GETS POSITIVE RESPONSE I have been amazed at the positive reaction after my suggestion regarding a road in our property at Cutler Park to use for early cars and bikes. Everything from “it would be great to ride my motorcycle without having to worry about traffic” to “I need to learn to drive my Ford T and that’s not possible in suburbia but I could put it on a trailer and bring it out here.”It was also suggested early cars could run on the Sunday of our cars and coffee.

It certainly seems support is out there.

Chris Parker.

ER4184 ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY UTILITY I am trying to trace the history of this vehicle, and would appreciate any information regarding the early days of its life.

Apparently the Ute started life in Wellington, as a saloon, chassis No C342679. A 1954 MKI preselect saloon and was delivered to a Mr H Isherwood of Wellington sometime after April of that year. In July of 1958 an A/S sedan experienced rear end damage after sliding on ice and going over the edge of the Petone over-bridge and was subsequently sold at tender. Research indicates it was turned into a utility vehicle – this car.

The early history of the car has been the subject of much conjecture over the years.

The main problem with tracing the history is that most of the people involved have passed on so most evidence is anecdotal, and at the best, vague and occasionally incorrect.

In the first instance I had assumed it was George Barnes who had built the ute, as he was well known in the Levin area for his Ute conversions –notably the Daimler V8 now used as a promotional vehicle by the Daimler Parts Club in Christchurch, but discussions with George’s son Richard have revealed it was most probably a firm called ‘Bolderson and Chritchley’ responsible for the build. Talking with tradesmen who worked with his father in Levin around that time Richard reports that they all remember the light green/blue vehicle being 7

constructed on the site presently occupied by PaknSave in Levin.

In about 1960 the late Bob Bruce (longtime member of the Armstrong Siddeley Car Photos courtesy of Ivan Gardiner Club,) arranged the purchase of the Ute for his brother David, to be used on the family farm in Greendale, mid Canterbury and there it stayed until the mid 1980s.

Graeme Taylor of Temuka reported in 1993 that the only clue to its history was a lube sticker from Paraparaumu. It passed through a couple of hands – Grant Lester of Geraldine and Peter Sidey of Christchurch. The car is still in one piece, dry stored in Christchurch but badly needs some TLC. Any information in confirming the history of ER4184 would be greatly appreciated.

Don McAlpine 027 243 8417 donmcalpine@xtra.co.nz

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ANNUAL RALLY 2021

Saturday 27 February 2021

The Annual Rally will start at Cutler Park. Rally briefing approx. 9.00am with the first car away 9.30am sharp.

Three Runs. Long, Medium and Short. Details to Follow

Sunday 28 February 2021

Incorporating “Annual Rally” Prize Giving A BBQ and light entertainment in-conjunction with the Annual Rally which will be open to all members especially including those who have not participated in the Annual Rally. There will be no entry fee for this day.

This will be held at at Cutler Park.

There will be a BBQ and light entertainment from 11.30 am till 3.00pm. Should you wish to bring your own picnic lunch that’s all cool, but please bring a gold coin donation to assist with the entertainment costs.

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VINTAGE REPORT

MIKE MILNE Vintage Convenor Ph 02 235 7246

Vintage Annual Rally 2020 (Almost) Due to the high winds and rain that had lashed Canterbury overnight and on the day of the rally, it was decided to postpone the event. This was a real shame as there have been so many events cancelled due to COVID this year and I know people were keen to get out and about.

The day became a social event with most of the rally entrants still meeting at the hotel for the BBQ lunch. It was a great atmosphere as we had the hotel booked out for the Veteran and Vintage sections. Most of us chose to take a modern, but George Kear travelled the day in his Chevrolet with only mild complaints from one passenger about the cold.

The Rally Run will now take place on Saturday 12 December at Cutler Park. Please meet at 10:30am . The first car will leave at 11am. There will be no lunch provided on the day.

Those that have already paid for the rally and not received the rally plaque, will receive it in the rally pack on the day.

If you cannot make the run and have not received you rally plaque, please just contact me.

Safe Motoring and Merry Christmas

PARTS SHED The Parts Shed will be closing on Dec 16 and reopen on Wednesday 13 January

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Malvern Run

HORORATA HIGHLAND GAMES 7 NOVEMBER 2020

All photos Kama Frankling

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VETERAN REPORT

COLIN HEY Veteran Convenor Ph 359-8737 021 883 807 It’s been a mixed month for the veteran car and bike owners – a really successful gathering at the Hororata Highland Games on Saturday 7th November for the Dutton Garage Malvern Run, followed a day later with a very wet day for what should have been the Annual Veteran Rally.

MALVERN RUN TO HORORATA HIGHLAND GAMES SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER

Having been originally delayed in March because of covid-19, the ‘alternative’ day for the Dutton Garage Malvern Run organised by Malcolm McGibbon was a visit to and a display at the Hororata Highland Games. Malcolm’s meticulous planning had us assemble first in Darfield at the recreation centre between 9am and 9.30 for registration and instructions for the day, and from there we were to drive or trailer the cars to the war memorial just out of Hororata.

I had left our 1912 Wolseley in Darfield at my son’s place in its trailer after the Gore National Veteran Rally three weeks before, so all I had to do was give it a quick clean and I was on my way to Hororata on a coolish morning.

It took only around 30 minutes for the trip, arriving at the memorial first, just ahead of Tim and James Palmer in the family 1912 Unic. Others soon began arriving – most by road, and several on trailers which were soon unloaded, started up and ready to go. By 10am there were a total of 27 vehicles – 12 of them veteran, 6 vintage, and the rest PV – a great display representing all eras of vehicles catered for by our club. It was especially good to see Ashburton members there – Rob and Dianne Ross with their curved-dash 11

Brass cars generated plenty of interest.

Oldsmobile and Gavin and Annette Hunt with their 1903 Darracq there to support our efforts.

Just before 10.30 one of the officials arrived in a quad sideby-side, and led us the short distance down the road to the domain, where we went in the display gate. We were held for a minute or so whilst everyone arrived, and then paraded through the crowd of several thousand people in order of oldest to newest vehicles, and then on into our allocated display area. The crowd was then unleashed to view the vehicles close-up, and boy was there a rush to them! The brass cars in particular attracted lots of attention, and were particularly popular with young families right through the whole day.

We committed to display the cars until 4.00pm, and the day went very quickly. There were lots of highland events for teams and individuals, highland dancing, pipe band competitions, and the veritable strong-man and strongwoman competitions that were particularly popular (just how did that woman manage to pick up the 100kg stone and put it on top of a barrel?).

It was warm all day, and although the weather looked threatening from about 2.00pm, we all managed to get back home with only a few spots on the windscreen. A great day out, a great way to promote our club and hobby, and something that may well be repeated next year.

A special thanks to Malcolm and Anita McGibbon for organising the day, and to Royden Mauger from Dutton Garage who not only supported the event financially but also turned out in their ‘shop’ Austin A40 utility.

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ANNUAL VETERAN RALLY – SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER

Having been at the above-mentioned Highland Games the day before, a check on the weather forecast there for the Sunday bore grim news! One-hundred percent guarantee of heavy rain until 3.00pm, when the chance of rain dropped to 90%. It was obvious we were in for a very wet rally, so with some of the entrants on hand at Hororata, a straw-pole was taken and the unanimous decision was to postpone the rally, but still go ahead with the proposed lunch-time meal (which had already been booked and paid for) at the Rustic Hotel in Oxford – our finish destination for the rally.

The proposed day was to have begun in Darfield, rallying from there over the Waimakariri Gorge, then a diversion up through the View Hill and Coopers Creek areas to finish in Oxford. There we were to be joined by the Annual Vintage Rally, who were coming from Cutler Park. With 12 confirmed entries for the Veteran Rally, it was not difficult to contact everyone and let them know the alternative plan. Ten of the 12 couples registered for the rally quickly agreed to still turn up at Oxford for the BBQ lunch, where combined with the Vintage Rally (who took the same option as us), 56 people enjoyed lunch in the pub – a very social and happy occasion enjoyed by everyone present.

Yes, we may be a bit soft, but in the end everyone agreed it was the right decision, our drivers and passengers and old cars stayed dry and clean (except for George and Maryann Kear who still turned up in their 1930 Chevrolet), and there were no breakdowns caused by wet magnetos or loss of brakes or wipers.

An alternative date for the Annual Veteran Rally will be scheduled earlyish next year, probably starting at Cutler Park and maybe incorporating some garden visits and a BBQ tea together. The date will be advised in the New Year.

There are a few trophies to find homes for, but this will be the secondary reason for the event.

OTHER VETERAN NEWS

We pass on our condolences to the Palmer family on the recent passing of John Palmer, who has long-since nurtured his sons into the motoring and veteran-car world. The family Unic will no doubt continue to be motored by Tim and carry the memories on.

George Lee is nearing completion of his second Alldays & Onions project, a 1904 single-cylinder , model. Apparently it’s at a driveable stage, but George wants to finish it 13

completely before driving it so any mechanical teething issues can then be resolved without having the worry of other work still required to finish the restoration.

Our sympathy goes out to Alister McKenzie who is unable to drive for the next 11 months for medical reasons. One can only polish the brass on a Model T so often, so we hope you can still satisfy your veteran interests whilst in lock-out Alister (and Denise). We’re all thinking of you.

Dave Backhouse (left) and Neil McFedries celebrate a job well done.

Well done Neil McFedries and David Backhouse, who recently completed a full overhaul of the engine on Kathryn Smith’s 1914 Wolseley 16/20 Landaulet, and achieved a successful fire-up about three weeks ago. I was fortunate enough to be there, and after priming both fuel and oil feeds, it fired and ran on the first turn of the starter. It last ran in 2016 when a failed big-end spelled the need for a re-build.

Great to see Brian Newberry out enjoying the fabulous 1913 Nazzaro. It attracted lots of attention at the recent Malvern Run. Also great to see Tom Stephens motoring the 1905 Argyll there too – it was one of two Scottish vehicles at the Highland Games, the other being Don and Judy Bennetts’ 1912 Albion Commercial.

And now a reminder about a few coming events. Don’t forget the Dunedin to Brighton Run is happening on 16th January. Always a great weekend of veteran activity with like-minded enthusiasts, and well supported by the city of 14

Dunedin too. For registration details contact Colin Winter on 03 456 4382 or email wolseley2@xtra.co.nz. Jenny and I rate this as one of our favourite events – great people, great cars, very social, and a great event for the public of Dunedin.

Also, I really do encourage you to bring your veteran cars, commercials and bikes out to the Boxing Day run, and perhaps the Picnic Run on the 10th January.

And last but not least, don’t forget the Garden Party on 7th February. The run to the Motukarara location is veteranfriendly, and best of all, you will get preferential parking on the lawn at the venue. Let’s put on a good show there! See details in this Hub and get your entry in now.

As the Veteran Convenor, I’m assembling an email contact list for all of our branch members with veteran vehicles from our members’ list. That way I can hopefully contact you all about veteran events and happenings, and hopefully encourage a few more owners to get their veteran vehicles out of hibernation and out to events. So, if you get an email from me don’t be surprised! You will of course have the option not to be contacted if that is what you wish. But hey, if you own one and haven’t had it out for a while, why not get some petrol and oil circulating again?

Have a great Christmas everyone.

Ashburton members supported us in force, Rob and Dianne Ross showed up with their immaculate curved-dash Oldsmobile.

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2020 Show Weekend Tour

Leigh and Tony Craythorn–Austin A40 Sports. The road to the Cass river.

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Thirty cars (65 people) gathered at the ANON Glentunnel Community Centre car park to receive their touring instructions from Linda and Dave Inwood for the 2020 Show Weekend Tour on the Friday morning of the long weekend. There was time for a cuppa and a chat (enjoying the sunny mild weather) before travelling via Rakaia Gorge for Fairlie, where the Tour was based. Quite a long detour towards Mayfield was encountered, but with the lovely scenery, it gave us time to appreciate more of the surrounding countryside (a bonus.)

On approaching Geraldine, the group visited Roger Mahan’s new museum – a very large building with rare veterans, vintage vehicles, trucks, stationary engines and earthmoving equipment all beautifully presented. This was also our lunch stop, with many enjoying their picnic on the lawn, or sitting inside where tables and chairs had been put out for our use.

Geraldine was holding their festival and fete with the main street closed where numerous stalls had been set up. Some were lucky to find a park to browse, while the rest of us continued on to Pleasant Point, where a ride on the train down to the Pleasant Point Railway Museum and workshop had been arranged. We motored on to our various accommodation in Fairlie, where we made our own arrangements for the night’s meal.

We met again at 9.00 am on the Saturday morning opposite the Gladstone Hotel on the main street of Fairlie, the weather still fine. We headed south towards Timaru making our way to the Mackenzie Pass. Some shingle roads were part of the instructions, with alternative directions for those who chose not to travel on them. We came across a mob of sheep and lambs being driven to a new paddock and this reinforced that we were motoring in the country with all its various sights (and smells.)

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A number stopped at the Mackenzie Memorial at the top of the pass. This was erected on the spot where the infamous James Mackenzie (sheep rustler) and two Maori shepherds (Taiko and Seventeen) were captured by John Sidebottom.

This three-sided obelisk records the story in English, Gaelic and Maori and made a good chance to stop to admire the surrounding Mackenzie country while enjoying a cuppa.

We passed through Tekapo, travelled on past the Mt John access road and on to Glenmore Station, our lunch stop.

This is a High-Country Station (over 150,000 hectares) on the shores of Lake Tekapo where Merinos, cattle and deer make up their farming operation including a merino stud.

After enjoying our picnic on their spacious lawn surrounded by large shady trees, Will Murray welcomed and spoke to us, giving us the history of the Station. His wife Emily and their three children, are the fifth generation of their family to farm and live there. It was such a peaceful spot – watching the boys fishing for trout in their pond (very sportingly returning them to the water), exploring the gardens etc but soon it was time to carry on to Fairlie, with a chance to check out Lake McGregor and Lake Alexandrina on the way.

The group met at the Gladstone Hotel for Saturday night’s meal which was delicious and served without fuss - quite a feat with the numbers of our group.

We travelled individually home on Sunday with the good weather continuing.

Thank you, Dave and Linda, for organizing the successful tour – great countryside, great motoring, great company, great weather – all in all, a great weekend.

Part of Glenmore Station

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Homestead Run Always a must-do branch event for us, Report by and capably organised by Jens and Karen COLIN HEY Christensen, this year’s Homestead Run on Sunday 21st November did not disappoint. This was despite a rather grim weather forecast, which only turned out to deliver a few showers on the day. Definitely nothing that spoiled the day at all, except perhaps for the few brave souls who arrived in open cars but appeared to be well prepared for it. Helmets off too to Dave and Linda Malcom, who were the only motorcyclists on the run, doing it on their beautiful Triumph motorcycle.

Our assembly place was the Prebbleton Domain, where just over 100 vehicles gathered in anticipation of a great day out. Jens was helped by Joseph McClintock to check everyone in and hand out the instructions, and it wasn’t long before we were on the road to our first homestead, Killinchy House near Leeston.

The run there took us out through Halswell and Lincoln, then towards Greenpark, out through Coes Ford, and then through Doyleston and on to Killinchy – an easy run on seldom-travelled sealed roads with very little traffic.

Currently owned by James and Kath Cochrane, Killinchy Homestead is an elegant but modest two-story home set in a beautiful wooded garden, now sitting on 4Ha of the original

Inside the entrance to Broadfield Gardens - the beginning of the Art of Gardening.

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Killinchy Homesteadowner James Cochran provides some history.

2000-acre block. It was fully restored in the 1990s, keeping all of the important original fittings and features both inside and out, and it looks resplendent in it’s current condition. We were able to park on either side of its long driveway, and were free to wander around the garden before James gave us a talk on the history of the property once we’d all arrived. The home has weathered many storms and survived a couple of recent disasters, including a direct lightning strike in 2005 which blew out many windows and damaged most electrical fittings, and of course the two Canterbury earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 – the latter with only superficial damage.

After an hour or so we were on our way again, this time to Strathearn Homestead, only about 10 minutes drive away and near Doyleston. This homestead has been in the same family for six generations, and like Killinchy, sits amongst mature trees and still retains many of the original farm buildings nearby. Here we were able to park amongst the trees, before assembling at and in one of the nearby empty sheds where the owners Geoffrey and Julie Lill gave us a talk on the history of the property. The original house has been extended a few times, and recently underwent major renovations to shift the living areas to the north side of the house to better utilise sunshine and the outdoor views. Its original form has been kept however, and the large garden and lawn area sets it off perfectly. Here we were able to enjoy our picnic lunches in between very light showers which didn’t cause any problems at all.

At 1.30pm we headed off again, this time to the fabulous Broadfield Gardens in Selwyn Road, not too far from our start point earlier in the day. As Jens commented, this is a garden just waiting for a homestead! We were guided into the property to park on the large lawn area at the south end of the property, and then left free to wander around the garden at our leisure.

The garden was started 27 years ago from bare paddocks by Mr David Hobbs as a measure to relieve stress, and is now one of 12 gardens in NZ with a NZ Gardens Trust status and has a six-star rating. It is absolutely stunning! It is filled with hundreds of species of trees and shrubs, sculptures and paintings, formal ponds with long vistas, wooded areas and lawns, interesting ‘junk’ items, and even has an elevated hill offering tree-top views of the whole property. Everyone was totally impressed.

Best of all, the weather was starting to come out sunny, and many spent time enjoying afternoon tea on the lawn amongst our cars and good friends. The perfect way to end a thoroughly enjoyable day.

Special thanks to Jens and his many helpers on the run – you all looked after us superbly well, with clear and easy to follow instructions, introductions to our hosts for the day, good parking, and all the comforts we needed to get the most out of the day.

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NOGGIN

Our November display was the winners from the recent “Women & Young drivers Rally.” A successful rally organised by Heather Glenday & Claire Campion.”

DON MULLER Noggin Displays Co-ordinator Ph 385 6850

Congratulations & thank you to the following, for displaying their vehicles.

Barbara Hill, driving a 1930 Ford Model A, was the oldest vehicle on the rally.

Linda White, won the Women Driver’s Trophy, in her 1975 Triumph Spitfire, and to keep it in the family, her son, Taylor White, won the Young Driver’s Award.

Taylor Displayed, his new restoration, a 1973 Austin Mini Clubman.

This car was completed during Covid 19 lockdown. Both cars were superbly painted by dad, Martin.

It is great to see, enthusiastic young people getting involved in the Club’s activities.

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PARTS SHED

WAYNE STOCKS Parts Shed

Well, November has been a bit quiet for us, I think the weather has had a lot to do with it, half rain half heat wave.

Never mind it allowed us to get the body parts in the compound tidied up and made accessible again, thanks to Ian and Bob. We made one recovery with the new trailer out to Fernside where we recovered a 1920s Oldsmobile made into a farm truck as so many were. It all went like a military exercise with the advance crew arriving and clearing the tray of parts then I arrived and pulled it out of the barn ready for loading.

Then the trailer arrived with the General,Ross Butler in charge with his trusty driver Mike Foster. We winched the Olds’ onto the trailer when the heavy recovery arrived in the command of Tony Meikle who lifted the original Olds’ engine onto his trailer and all away back to HQ within the hour. Many thanks to John Smith (member) for his generous donation and his help in loading. Thanks again John.

The Parts Shed will be closing for the Christmas break on 16 December until Wednesday 13 January.

Happy motoring everyone.

CUTLER PARK GROUND MAINTENANCE CREW No working bee in January but come and join us in February- there’s always plenty to do!

1st sunday of every month 8am - noon Call Mike Foster 03 359 8260 if your want more information or just show up on the day.

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COMMERCIAL REPORT Thanks to Mike Glenday for hosting the November Commercial Noggin at his place, as always a good opportunity to have a poke around the garages and sheds, and a catch up with the regulars.

NEIL SHASKEY Commercial Convenor

Tony Craythorne has kindly offered to host the Commercial Xmas BBQ this year, this will be on the usual 3rd Wednesday of the month 16th December, from 5.30pm at 34a Harrowdale Drive, Avonhead. Please come along, bring your partners who probably don’t normally attend (but on occasion end up sorting out the supper), and bring a contribution to the shared dinner and something to throw on the BBQ. The Annual Commercial Rally is on 20th Feb 2021, this is being arranged in conjunction with the Annual Motorcycle Rally. Currently I’m a little short on details but please mark it on your calendar and the entry form will be in the February Hub, fortunately I’m well practiced at sorting things out at the last minute.

In the process of some recent tidying of the house and garage I’ve managed to locate the 2020 Commercial rally plaques, so for those of you who haven’t already collected theirs in person I’ll get them in the mail, just in time to start on arranging the next ones.

Happy motoring

BAR REPORT

GILL STEVENSON Bar Manager

Well November has been a steady month for the bar, with the Friday night after work social continuing to be well patronised.

This will continue to run throughout December, Friday evenings from 5pm to approximately 7pm.

The last night will be Dec 18th. We will not be opening on a Friday throughout January, but re starting Friday drinks will be reviewed in the New Year – watch your February Hub for details.

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VELOSOLEX OWNERS GROUP

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November 2020 run The day turned out fine after the rain was predicted. No NZ Cup for 18 dedicated ‘Solex riders as we lined up at VCC member John and Jenny Thomson’s property on Sawyers Arms Rd for a jaunt around the Harewood, Casebrook, Cavendish Regents Park and Northwood areas. Crikey what a lot of nice new homes have gone up in these areas. Early on in the run John took us down Orchard Rd past the covid testing site, I must admit we were a bit worried John might have jacked us up to be tested, but no he hadn’t – whew.

But first it was a viewing of John’s sheds, what a treasure trove he has hidden away in there. Some magnificent vehicles including a Model T Ford and a Straight 8 Buick both lovingly cared for. Also sighted in the sheds were a couple of early Farmall Tractors. One of these, a Farmall model Super BM, John explained was the type he first cut his teeth on as a young lad when he was learning farming. He was only allowed to keep it in low gear as his boss didn’t trust him to go very fast in case of wiping out fence posts. Now John has advanced to riding a Solex.

A great ride ending up at the Papanui Club for a bite to eat and plenty of chatter, we could even watch some of the racing on the big screens, not that I think anybody did.

Thanks for the day John

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EXCELLENT DAY OUT! VCC CANTERBURY

9-90s

WINTER DOESN’T STOP US THE MORE THE MERRIER!

JOHN KUIPERS A run to Methven. Well Graham and 9-90’s Margaret Tulett organised a day to Coordinator remember. You couldn’t have wished for any better weather. Not many had heard about this destination, a Citroën collection in Methven. It just blew us away! A big thank you to Bruce Williams for sharing it with us. He had a wee story about each car. Then off to McLennan Reserve or Awa Awa. The rhododendrons were all in bloom. Glorious in all different colours. A fabulous venue for lunch. We had a good raffle, I think we had about 45 cars and the Tuletts donated the entry fees to the Rolleston St John. I hope that you will never need them.

Thank you Graham and Margaret for a great day.

I twisted a few arms and we have a full team (thankyou Wendy) for 2021 right up to December. So that’s all organised.

February 10 2021 Organisers George Nimmo and Jack Porter.

Meet at The Peg Carpark, Belfast Hotel at 9.55am for a day in the Waipara Valley.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Christmas Lunch if you have booked. Last, but not least, I wish all my friends, enemies and all the people who think they can do a better job than we do a Merry Christmas and prosperous 2021.

9-90s November. Bruce William’s private Citroën museum, followed by leisurely picnic at Mount Hutt’s Te Awa Awa Rhododendron domain.

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Old Cars, Bikes and Coffee

Colin Hey

Our last OCBC for the year was held on Sunday 15th November. Another good turnout, although slightly down in numbers on previous OCBCs. It was great to see the Triumph TR register using it as the starting point for their final run for the year, with many nice examples arriving and then departing on their run about 10.30am.

There will be no OCBC in December and January given the business of this period, and we will resume again in February, the third Sunday being 21 February. A reminder will be in February’s Hub. Thanks to everyone who has supported this event for the year – it’s proved a good incentive to get our cars out and give them some exercise, and enjoy and display them to fellow members and enthusiasts.

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MOTORCYCLE REPORT

CHRIS LEITH Motorcycle Section

The lead-up to Christmas, and all of those fun things to do – where will we find the time?

PAST EVENTS

11th November – Noggin. A very successful event, about 26 turned up which was manageable…

22nd November – Homestead Run. We made a bit of a song and dance about how motorcycle friendly this event was going to be, unfortunately for the lone motorcyclist the weather REFUSED to cooperate – but the rest of us cocooned in our cars we were fine…

28th November – Fish & Chip run. This will be reported next month as it is being run after the Hub deadline.

FUTURE EVENTS

3rd December – Main VCC Noggin. Will feature a display of motorcycles from the section members, Philip Jeeves will be shoulder tapping.

9th December – Christmas Noggin in the Barn, Cutler Park.

This will kick off about 6.00 pm for a 7.00 pm meal. The meal is being catered by the club caterers, $20 a head. PLEASE let Phil Jeeves know you are coming, we need numbers for the caterers. Phil is at 03 338 0666, cell is 022 025 9924, and email is philipjeeves21@gmail.com. Got any dietary issues?

Please also advise Philip in advance!

There is no Fish & Chip Run in December.

26th December – Boxing Day Picnic Run. Motorcycles are very welcome, see elsewhere for destination and other details.

1st January – Picnic Run to Little River. The Banks Peninsula Branch runs this event, is a very popular relaxing day picnicking in the sun or in the shade of the trees, listening to the Chch Big Band playing. Again, motorcyclists most welcome (even those who drive their cars.) Turn up when you like, go home when you like, from about 10.30 am onwards.

2nd January 2021 – Motorcycle New Year Run. Starts at Cutler Park, 10.00 am meet-up. Riders will decide on the day the destination.

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No Motorcycle Noggin in January.

23rd January – Fish & Chip Run. As usual, meet at the BP, Moorhouse & Antigua St, 10.15 am for a 10.30 am departure.

10th February 2021 – Motorcycle Noggin. At Motorcycle Corner, Cutler Park, 7.30 pm.

14th February 2021 – Moped Run. Starts PMH Hospital, 10.30 am, so meet about 10.15 am. Will be a little hill work, and Kurt Ebrecht is the organiser. He is on 021 0433707, and email is kurt.ebrecht@gmail.com.

20th February 2021 – Motorcycle Annual Rally. See elsewhere for full details, entry form, etc. One thing to mention, there are LOTS of trophies available to be won. While not everyone are pot-hunters it is nice to be recognised for a good performance on this the premier motorcycling event of the calendar.

27th February 2021 – Fish & Chip Run. Nothing planned at this point, so meet as usual at BP, Moorhouse & Antigua St, 10.15 am for a 10.30 am departure. If we do think of something well worthwhile we will let the motorcyclist know via the email mail-out.

5th – 7th March – Jim Toohey Rally. This will be an over-night event. As the National Motorcycle Rally is the next week the Jim Toohey will be kept quite local. We are looking to go to the Pleasant Point Hotel, just reopened after a spell being closed. More information in the February 2021 Hub. That is about it for this time, please note the full list of events as there is no Hub put out in January 2021.

Thanks very much to the members of the Motorcycle Section for their support of the events placed in 2020, a shit of a year; but 2021 just has to be better all round.

IE S TR W EN NO OU T

Calling all motorcyclists

VCCNZ 27th National Motorcycle Rally Masterton 12-14 MARCH 2021

Contact the Rally Secretary Beth Taylor email: vccrally2021@gmail.com or phone 021 732 832.

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Canterbury Branch Awards Dinner

Report by GAY GOODMAN

Due to Covid 19, the Awards dinner that was supposed to be held in September was rescheduled to be held on Sunday 1st November 2020.

How great it was to see our clubrooms filled with people enjoying themselves at a lovely dinner. The tables were set up very nice with candles and flowers on the tables of the recipients. Before the dinner the recipients and their partners are hosted with drinks and nibbles in a closed off portion of the hall. Then everyone stands as these special people come and get seated for the meal. Ross Butler (Canterbury Branch Chairman) welcomed everyone and introduced the South Island Club Captain Alon Mayhew and his wife Tracy as Alon was representing the National President and giving out the awards. Before we had the main course, the 6 people getting 25-year badges and 2 people getting their 35-year badges received theirs, then after the main meal and before the desserts, the ten 50-year recipients received their badges and certificates. After the dessert there were 4 men receiving 60year badges. A total of 960 years these wonderful members have been involved and maintained their membership with our great club.

Lots of stories and memories were shared of early days involving the development of Cutler Park and other stories.

Many years of Committee involvement in years gone by have to be appreciated by these long-time members, because if it wasn’t for their enthusiasm, decisions and forethought of the future, the Canterbury Branch wouldn’t have the wonderful facilities they have today.

People that need to be thanked for making this night extra special were: Annette and Lindsay Painter and their team who did the catering of a great meal.

Esme Humm for doing the beautiful flowers on the tables and for each recipient an orchid spray.

Mark Drury and Greg Lamb for being Wine Waiters.

Alon and Tracy Mayhew for attending and presenting the awards.

Tony Craythorne for taking photographs and, a huge thanks to Leigh Craythorne who is so passionate and does a great job of arranging these Awards and the evening. Without her input this event just wouldn’t happen.

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60-year recipients - David Kay, Robin Mundy, Ken Whitaker, Gavin Paterson

50-year recipients - John Daue, Bob Gough, Ian Hedgman, Trevor Lightfoot, Eric Mattsen, Terry Meadows, Philip Mitchell, Don McClelland, Trevor Stanley-Joblin, Fay McClintock (who received Andrew McClintock’s award on his behalf.)

25-year recipients - Kevin Clarkson, Fay McClintock, Joseph McClintock, Jill Hockley, Michael Hedgman.

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WILL WE SEE YOU IN 2022?

The organisers need to know if you are planning to attend the‌

2022 VERO International Festival of Historic Motoring 35-year recipients - Garry Whitaker, Annette Meikle

2020 Award Dinner Recipients 25-YEAR PRESENTATIONS

Kevin Clarkson, Michael Hedgman, Jill Hockley, Fay McClintock, Joseph McClintock.

Jeffrey Rogers (to be presented at a later date.)

16-21 JANUARY 2022

National President Diane Quarry is asking all members to complete the attendance survey for this event.

There are three ways you can let the organisers know you are coming.

1 Respond to the email that

was sent to all club members on 3 December 2020, or

2 Follow the link to our online attendance survey at www.vcc.org.nz or

3 Call National Office on

03 366 4461 and let them know if you are coming and how many in your group.

Responses close 22 December 2020.

35-YEAR PRESENTATIONS

Annette Meikle, Garry Whitaker 50-YEAR PRESENTATIONS

John Daue, Robert Gough, Ian Hedgman, Trevor Lightfoot, Eric Mattsen, Terry Meadows, Philip Mitchell, Donald McClelland, Andrew McClintock, Trevor StanleyJoblin 60-YEAR PRESENTATIONS

David Kay, Robin Mundy, Gavin Paterson, Ken Whitaker 30

Insurance VERO CIS telephone 0800 658 411 veropersonallines@vero.co.nz Canterbury Branch Agency Number 300130 This number needs to be quoted when taking out insurance for Canterbury Branch to benefit.

I t ’s Picnic Season

Join the fun with one of these casual events in January just turn up on the day BYO hamper and doings!

Boxing Day Picnic

Please gather together what Christmas cheer you have left, fill your car up with sons, daughters, grandchildren, Christmas toys and books, cricket gear, tennis rackets, frisbees and all the Christmas lunch leftovers, and come out and enjoy the company of other members and their cars for a family picnic event at Ouruhia Domain, Marshland, from 10.30 am No need to pre-register, no entry fee – we’d just love to see you and your club vehicle there. If your club-eligible car is unwell, please bring your modern.

Directions: Head north up Marshland Road and turn left into Chenery Lane. Domain is at the end of the road.

No dogs allowed

Enquiries to Don and Judy Bennetts 3856333.

Picnic Run

SUNDAY, 10 JANUARY 2021 The run will start in the Papanui area where we can gather prior to the runs commencement.

Just turn up on the day – no entry form required.

Lunch will be at a venue where we have visited previously. Clean toilets and hot water will be available.

Bring your own lunch and refreshments of choice.

In the afternoon a short walk down to the property on the corner ito visit a gentleman’s vision of paradise. At the cost of $8.00 a head he will give guided tours of his garden and give a commentary.

For more information phone Terry McQuinn 359 2557.

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THE GRAND COUNTRY

GARDEN PARTY

7 FEBRUARY 2021

ENTRIES CLOSE 28 JANUARY 2021

wet weather alternate date 8 February

ENTRY FORM

Our venue is at Graylees Road where there is a large well sheltered homestead garden on a farm off SH75 just beyond Motukarara. *Special parking for Veteran cars.

Time: 10am at venue. Or you may be interested in a short direct run to the venue avoiding SH75 as much as possible.

Meet at Prebbleton Domain car park ready to leave at 9.15am.

Events to be held during day include Petanque, Croquet, Nail Driving, Strength Hammer, Antique bikes, Dog trial demonstration, Musical Organ, Candy Floss Special Events: with prizes Best Picnic Lunch Set up Best Dressed—Lady, Gentleman, Family NOTE: As this event is to be held on a private working farm property definitely no dogs allowed.

DRIVER’S NAME

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

PHONE NUMBER

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Internet banking to VCC Canterbury Branch Account Westpac Barrington Account Number: 03 1594 0096832 00 Reference: GARDENP and your name

you are invited to the Sunday, 7 February 2021

off SH 75 just beyond Motukarara Last held in 2016 - this event was highly popular and enjoyed by everyone who attended. Same venue as last time. Enter today.

Ladies Nail Driving Competition, Grand Country Garden Party 2016. One of many activities planned for next year’s event. Photo Carolyn Elcock.

Map to venue: Site

It would make this event great if you could make the effort to dress up in the era of your car and bring a colourful umbrella, sunshade or flags to help brighten up this great event.

Graylees Road

It would make this event great if you could make the effort to dress up in the era of your car and bring a colourful umbrella, sunshade or flags to

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ANNUAL

MOTORCYCLE RALLY

SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2021

ENTRIES CLOSE 10 FEBRUARY 2021.

ENTRY FORM

The run this year will start at Cutler Park – motorcycle section corner. Briefing & field tests at 10am with first rider away at 10.15am.

Lunch is ordered with this entry form along with your evening meal which will be held at motorcycle section corner, partners welcome – 5pm onwards. Trophies will be awarded for all classes of motorcycles.

DRIVER’S NAME

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

PHONE NUMBER

CELL

ADDRESS POSTCODE

EMAIL ADDRESS

MOTORCYCLE YEAR VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL

ROUTE – LONG / MEDIUM (CIRCLE WHICH ONE REQUIRED)

UNIT COST

NUMBER REQUIRED

$ 10.00

Entry Fee Lunch (per person)

$10.00

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$20.00

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ONLINE PAYMENT $

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Reference: your name

CANTERBURY BRANCH

ANNUAL RALLY SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY

AND SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2021

ENTRIES CLOSE 22 FEBRUARY 2021.

ENTRY FORM

Start at Cutler Park on Saturday 27th February 2020.

Briefing approx. 9.00am with the first car away 9.30am sharp.

ENTRANT

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

PHONE NUMBER

CELL

ADDRESS POSTCODE

EMAIL ADDRESS

VEHICLE YEAR

MAKE/MODEL

YES NUMBER OF CYLINDERS

CAR

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COMPETITIVE (CIRCLE YOUR PREFERENCE)

MOTORCYCLE

COMMERCIAL

SECTION (CIRCLE YOUR PREFERENCE)

20MPH

25MPH

30MPH

AVERAGE SPEED (CIRCLE YOUR PREFERENCE)

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MEDIUM

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ROUTE (CIRCLE YOUR PREFERENCE) UNIT COST

NUMBER REQUIRED

$ 15.00

Entry Fee (includes entertainment) Plaque (optional)

$10.00

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Lunch ($10 per person)

$10.00

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AUTUMN 3 DAY RUN TO GERALDINE ENTRIES CLOSE 15 February 2021

Run will start at Cutler Park 9am for a 9.30am start.

For the run to Geraldine, BYO Lunch, at a Domain on route (yet to be finalised). Then onto Geraldine, dinner at a hotel then music etc.

Sunday’s run will start at The Geraldine Hotel after the ANZAC Day Service. The run will finish at an 1884 Castle in Timaru. We have a sausage sizzle lunch then photos and back to Geraldine. Dinner at Hotel and games.

Monday’s run will start at The Geraldine Hotel 10am, morning tea supplied at start, the run will go to Tinwald for a BYO lunch. The afternoon run will be back home in your own time.

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ANZAC WEEKEND

24–26 APRIL SATURDAY–MONDAY

ENTRY FORM

DRIVER’S NAME

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

PHONE NUMBER

CELL

EMAIL ADDRESS

NUMBER OF PASSENGERS

VEHICLE YEAR VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL

All Hotel meals to be paid to The Geraldine Hotel on the day (must be ordered on this form.

Number attending

Entry Fee (per vehicle) Saturday Night Dinner (1 course plus cakes, tea & coffee $20.00 per person)

Sunday Breakfast (Full Cooked buffet style $18.00 per person)

Sunday Night Dinner (2 course $25.00 per person)

Monday Breakfast (Full Cooked buffet style $18.00 per person)

Cost

$20.00

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Saturday BYO lunch (on route) Sunday Lunch

GOLD COIN DONATION

(Sausage sizzle)

Monday BYO lunch (Tinwald Domain) The information on this entry form is needed by the organisers by the closing date. Organisers contact details below.

Total to pay

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Other events you may be interested in....

Banks Peninsula New Year’s Day Picnic

1 January 2021

Little River Domain, 11am start. There will be a gold coin collection at the gate to help pay for the band. Entrance off Western Valley Road. This year the local fire brigade will have a coffee cart as well as the normal barbecue and ice creams.

Fairlie New Year’s Day Parade

1 January 2021

(South Canterbury Branch) Pomeroy Trophy, Ruapuna

16 January 2021

Driving tests are to be held in the afternoon. Entries from Ron Hasell. Ph 942 1105.

Art Deco in Napier

18 – 21 February 2021

The 2021 event will feature Veterans, and is also the 90th anniversary of the Napier earthquake. There are lots of events, go to the HBVCC website, www.hbvcc.orh.nz or stevetrott@xtra.co.nz A&P Shows at the top of the South At this stage the Nelson Branch are planning a presence at two A&P Shows. If you are holidaying in the area why not pop along and say gidday.

Saturday 16 January Golden Bay A&P Show, Takaka Showgrounds Saturday 6 March Rai Valley Showday.

Nelson Swap Meet

20 February 2021

Dunedin - Brighton Veteran Rally

16-17 January 2021

Hosted by Otago Branch VCCNZ National Vintage Rally

28 March - 4 April 2020

Hosted by South Canterbury Branch

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MARKETPLACE For Sale CHEVROLET 265 CU IN V8 1955 and 1956.The parts shed has a pair of heads casting number3837065 for this rare engine.

Apply at the parts shed.

NATIONAL SERVICE MANUAL Starting - Lighting - Ignition, 1935 edition. The manual covers virtually all American cars up to 1935. It has 1809 pages with excellent diagrams.

Contact Graham Cargill 03 358 2129, gandycargill@xtra.co.nz.

1928 BUICK STANDARD SIX FOUR DOOR SEDAN. This is a complete and original car. Comes with handbook, tools and ownership papers. Has been in dry storage since February 1979. Engine last ran eleven years ago.

Registration has lapsed. Requires wooden framework repair to the right side of the roof. Only sign of rust is where left front guard meets the running board. Selling on behalf of an estate. $10,000 ono. For more information and photographs please contact Joe on 0297707183.

1929 CENTURY SIX HUPMOBILE PROJECT. Car completely disassembled and free to someone wanting a project.

Restoration has started on parts. Has wood spoke (artillery) wheels but not tyres. Full documentation including photos, diagrams, parts lists, notes, driver’s manual and articles. Being “sold” as a single lot with additional tools and equipment. Contact Rodger on 352 8174, 021 023 44562 or laners141@gmail.com for details.

Photo is of what the car could be.

1924 STANDARD CAR MODEL V3. A Light English Aluminium Panelled Tourer imported fully assembled into NZ in 1924 built by The Standard Motor Company Ltd Coventry England.

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1300 CC ohv 4 cylinder motor, a 3 speed gearbox, a very light metal 3 plate oil clutch, an underslung worm drive diff with 2 wheel brakes in 14 inch brake drums with the brake shoes inside the drums. Restored completely in 1974 and has had another engine overhaul since. Tidy paintwork, electrical parts are all original Lucas. Spares include: engine, crank shaft, gearbox and more. $16,500, sold with Rego & WoF. Trevor Lightfoot Ph 3851 200 Christchurch email trevor.wendyl@xtra.co.nz for further details.

1914 MODEL S STANDARD RESTORATION PROJECT. Expressions of interest/ offers requested. 1088cc monobloc 4 cylinder engine 3 speed. Chassis restored. Front/back axle, springs, gearbox, 2 drive shafts installed. Includes 2 radiators, 2 complete engines, back axle & gearbox. Overhauled steering box. Brolt 1914 generator starter 2 headlamps switch box. Good magneto.

Sankey Wheels and tyres. Copious documentation, photos, drawings, measurements of body. For more details phone Trevor Lightfoot 3851 200 or email trevor.wendyl@xtra.co.nz 1954 WOLESLEY 6/80. Reg on hold. Good condition, well looked after. Deceased estate of Waimate Branch member.

Open to reasonable offers. Phone 027 517 0804 or email samantha.major68@gmail.com HUPMOBILE MOTOR 1923 & PARTS. 8 x generators - Delco Remy Lucas etc.. 3x starter motors - Lucas, 1 vintage long shaft. 1 Aero magneto 1914. 2x8� headlights/plain. 1 - brass honeycomb radiator core. Contact Ivan Hibberd 03 323 8769 or email ivanehibberd@gmail.com MGB ROADSTER ATTACHABLE HARD TOP. For sale at the Parts Shed, offers considered, contact Ross Butler or Wayne Stocks 1930 (APPROX) IVORY CALTHOP MOTORCYCLE Open to offers around $5,000. Phone 03 349 8869

Wanted VAUXHALL 1957 must be tidy, warranted, and registered.

Phone Tony 0204 025 3911.

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OFFICERS 2020-2021 MAIN COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Ross Butler (Debbie)

03 352 3160, 021 314 221 rossrbutler@gmail.com

SECRETARY: Rod Thrower (Lynda)

03 338 2320, 021 126 3529 canterbury@vcc.org.nz or thrower.rod@gmail.com

TREASURER: Kevin Sarjeant (Joan)

03 365 1938 (pref), 027 365 1938 kevin.sarjeant@xtra.co.nz

CLUB CAPTAIN; Vacant VICE CAPTAIN: Dave Inwood (Linda)

03 327 4156, 027 3077-636 magical_monaco@xtra.co.nz

COMMITTEE: George Kear (Jorden) 03 347 0315, 027 221 4332 george.kear@charton.co.nz COMMITTEE

Colin Hey (Jenny) 03 359 8737, 021 883 807 heywolseley699@gmail.com

Katryna Shaw (Bryce), 021 0277 2375 katryna.shaw@pacificradiology.com P GROUP CONVENOR

Neale Cook (Sasha), 021 295 3628 neale.cook@bayleys.co.nz VETERAN CONVENOR

Colin Hey (Jenny) 03 359 8737, 021 883 807 heywolseley699@gmail.com VINTAGE CONVENOR

Mike Milne (Sacha), 022 358 7246 oldandrecovered@gmail.com COMMERCIAL CONVENOR

Neil Shaskey (Louise) 03 352 8802, 027 289 6201 neilandlouise@snap.net.nz IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR:

John Coomber (Christine) 03 310 7056, 027 292 5206 johnchriscoomber@gmail.com

2020-2021 REPRESENTATIVES MOTORCYCLE CONVENOR

Phillip Jeeves (Marietta), 03 338 0666 pmjeeves@gmail.com VELOSOLEX GROUP (VOG’S)

Royce Baker (Janice), 03 322 5529 whisky17@xtra.co.nz PARTS SHED REPS:

Wayne Stocks, 03 383 1380 waynestoxy@gmail.com Ross Butler (Debbie) 03 352 3160, 021 314 221 rossrbutler@gmail.com 9-90’S CO-ORDINATOR

John Kuipers (Collen), 03 332 7926 VIC REPRESENTATIVE

Don Bennetts (Judy), 03 385 6333 djbennetts@compassnet.co.nz MAINTENANCE/ CLUB ROOMS

Mike Foster, 03 359 8260, 022 3598 260 mike dawn.foster@xtra.co.nz BAR MANAGERS

Gill Stevenson (Kevin), 03 327 5743 kstevenson@xtra.co.nz or gill.ellwood@cdhb.health.nz Amanda Franklin (Wayne), 03 389 7066, wfranklin100@hotmail.com NOGGIN DISPLAYS

Don Muller (Marlene) 03 385 6850, 021 181 3449 donmarlzmuller@gmail.com

LIBRARIAN:

Owen Genet, 03 358 2514 congenet@xtra.co.nz ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN

Kay Shaskey (Graeme), 03 352 5217 kayandgraeme@xtra.co.nz SWAP MEET CHAIR

Colin Hey (Jenny), 03 359 8737 heywolseley699@gmail.com SWAP MEET SITES:

Neil Shaskey (Louise) 03 352 8802, 027 289 6201 swapmeetsites@gmail.com BARN BOOKINGS/CAMPING

Kevin & Claire Campion 03 312 7255, 027 407 5344 kj.ec.campion@xtra.co.nz BEADED WHEELS REPORTER :

Tony Becker (Ngaire) 03 421 2426, 027 446 6964 danebecker36@gmail.com NORTH CANTY NOGGIN:

Alan Hill, (Barbara) 03 313 6008, 021 161 5866, abhill@ usnet.co.nz TROPHY CUSTODIAN

Leigh Craythorne (Tony) 03 342 9110, 027 460 4508 craythornes@actrix.co.nz HUB EDITOR/CLUB WEB SITE

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(03) 348 7476 92 Division Street, off Riccarton Rd copyprint@xtra.co.nz www.copyprintdigital.co.nz

• Brake & Clutch Specialists • Brake Shoes and Band Relined • Brake Drum Machining (including steel drums) • Clutch Plates Relined • Brake Hoses and Brake Pipes Manufactured • Hydraulic Cylinders Reconditioned and Resleeved • Brake Cables repaired

87 Fitzgerald Avenue Ph 03 379 6140 www.saferbrakes.co.nz

- KAIAPOI + AUTO ELECTRIC

Open Hours Monday to Friday 8:00 - 5:00 Saturday 8:00 - 12:00

Roy & Annette Adams Phone/Fax 03 327 8155 After Hours 027 435 0636 Free Battery Check - MTA Member 96 Williams Street, Kaiapoi 7630 BATTERIES, AIR CONDITIONING, STARTER MOTORS, BULBS AND LAMPS, AUTO ELECTRICS

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www.apexautocentre.co.nz parts@apexautocentre.co.nz

CABLES – speedo, handbrake, accelerator, choke BRAKES – shoes, resleeving, booster overhaul HOSE MANUFACTURING – brake, braided, power steering BRAKE CYLINDER RESLEEVING

• Competitive prices • Over 1300 different Model A items in stock, plus second hand parts • Increasing inventory of new Model T parts • Model A servicing and repairs • Exchange items – Speedos, steering boxes etc • Classic and vintage tyre sales Mail and phone orders welcome Ph 03 379 7370 Fax 379 7371 A/h 021 637 656 earlyfordparts@xtra.co.nz 11 Henry Street, Waltham.

PO Box 33321, Christchurch

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