Obituary

OBITUARY

Tom Clements

It is with great sadness that we mourn the recent loss of Tom Clements and our kindest thoughts are to be extended to his proud family. Tom’s entry into the VCC membership was very much part of the “early bird few” having joined the club in 1949 participating in events such as the well documented early hill climbs in his Fiat 501S. With the formation of Canterbury, as a stand alone branch in 1956, saw Tom’s involvement in club affairs and becoming Branch Chairman in 1966. This period of the Canterbury Branch involved some massive projects which culminated in establishing McLeans (Cutler Park) as Canterbury Branch headquarters in 1978. As secretary of the McLeans Island establishment committee, Tom was personally involved in the team that set up the “Barn”, the design and building of the Main Hall whilst clearing 35 acres of gorse and sowing grass seed. Tom’s 1930’s Wolseley Drop Head Coupe being reassigned to tractor duties. We as club members will forever be grateful for the incredible contribution of Tom’s efforts and his love for the VCC movement. In his later years Tom and his late wife, Coleen, got much enjoyment from the fruits of his achievements becoming a regular entrant in branch activities in his “Caleche” Vauxhall.

Thank you Tom. George Kear (Snr)

PARTS SHED IDENTITIES

Russell Barnard with his beautiful Hansa. Russell is one of the Parts Shed beavers and among other things, looks after the afternoon tea.

Space for another one? Ron Percy hard at work.

FOR SALE

Triumph Model N Motorcycle, 1927.

Downsizing my collection, so my Model N is for sale. For full details please apply to Chris Leith, phone 021 2177140, Landline 03 358 5378, or email at leithcm@gmail.com

Vauxhall Victor 1963

Set of new 13 inch tyres on wheels, with hub caps and trims, Plus too many other parts to list. Phone Peter on 021 212 6088. Or 03 389 8674

Transmission Gears-Ford four-speed truck gearbox 1929-1947, original, nearly new condition. All including the cluster. May also fit International Trucks, same era Borg Warner. Offers wanted. Phone Jack 03 352 6672. Cell Phone 0274 322 041. Mem. Canty.

Blue Singer Roadster. 1949. Chassis #A1841S, engine #1896S. Have original ownership papers. Full restoration needed. Seats have no coverings. Majority of car assembled.

Green Singer Roadster (think originally was red). Stripped down to parts. Almost all parts there.1951. Chassis #4A6374U. Motor #A6495U. Have original ownership papers. Full restoration required. Chassis blasted and undercoated. Needs 100% new woodwork.

Included: -one car set of re-chromed items including one front grill, front & back bumpers, door & windscreen hinges, hubcaps, main lights etc. -One new wiring loom. -Another front unrestored grill. -Original front and both door windscreens with glass, -soft top frames (rusty), -gas tanks -Original rims. -2 main instruments. -Original carburettors. -Front Singer badges. -one repo data plate. -No engine bay tools. Any inquiries to,

waynecw_69@hotmail.com

Viewing in Kaiapoi 021 217 7945

Tony Becker can provide additional information. Phone 03 421 2426

Morris Oxford

This is for sale due to its owner being ticketed for parking in front of his Glandovey Road, Christchurch home, non-complied and under threat of CCC removal. Registration is on hold, however work is needed to complete its WOF. Owner has nowhere else to park the car. Professionally repainted bronze & mostly sound. I am told it runs but brakes need attention as do seatbelt mounts and door hinges so unable to be driven presently. The Owner would like to sell to an enthusiast for a low $4500, so anyone interested in this rare Morris Oxford M.O. Series, please contact Tony Becker 03 421 2426

WANTED

Douglas motorcycle parts.

All I have is a 1930 EW 350cc frame, so needing engine, gearbox, wheels, front forks etc. Anything considered. Please phone Justin on 027 977 9276 or email justin@peskypukekos.co.nz.

Triumph Stag

Tony: Ph 03 342 9110 / 027 772 8660

FOUND

At Cutler Park. Gold ring. Valuable. Contact Mike: 359 8260