9-90s Report

9-90s

Hi to you all.

October’s outing had Les Sloan as organiser . The weather turned out to be good after a hesitant start. The venues very interesting to say the least. The Globus bus company: To see busses being assembled was fantastic. It was great to see how it is done. To organise and run a company like that, was impressive and we were encouraged to asked any question about anything. A very big thank you from all the 9-90s We had 40 cars on this run and $73.00 went to the Ellesmere Hospital. Thanks Les, I hope that you will never need them.

Then for lunch we went to John Winchester’s workshop / showroom / garage. I don’t know how to describe it.. Yes I found the word. Man shed. Thank you John for your help and hospitality.

Next month: George Nimmo the organiser………Please note this run is a week later than normal: 16th November. Meet at the Ferrymead carpark 50 Ferrymead park drive this is off Bridle Path road. Time 9.55 am look for the VCC sign. The venue is Gavin Bain’s at Governors Bay. If possible please take your Vintage car…… Gavin would like some photographs of VCC Cars in front of his buildings…..and it is only a short run, so no excuses.

December

The Christmas Lunch I am sorry but we are fully booked. The Team and I are looking forward seeing you all in your vintage cars. Regards John K

COMMERCIAL REPORT

Greetings all, I hope you all enjoyed the swap meet and picked up some much needed (or not) treasures! The All British day turned on perfect weather and was thoroughly enjoyable - thanks and well done to the organisers for this event. The October commercial noggin was held at the VCC Archives in Christchurch . Special thanks to Don Muller for making us so welcome and preparing some "special interest" items for the members to view. Also thanks to the ladies in the National office for allowing us to use the meeting room for supper - Much appreciated. I had no idea the Archives housed so many interesting things from memorabilia, books, photo albums, magazines, workshop manuals etc. If you ever get the opportunity to visit it is well worth it! Well done to Don and previous Archivists who have put so much work into recording and cataloguing history for not only the VCC but anything motoring in general.

In particular I was delighted to see a copy of the May 1965 Vintage & Veteran magazine had a photo of a 12/24 Lagonda on the front cover that competed in the Haast Rally of the same

year. Also the photo album of the same rally with all the entrants in B&W images. I have since sent them to the previous owner in Auckland and the new owner in Tokyo. Nice to see these cars are still on the road and in use! Some even saw photos of themselves in their vehicles from rallies past - what a

Archivist Don Muller talks to Brian great history!

Fairbrass while Arthur Bodger has found For our November something interesting. (Jeeps Arthur?) Commercial Noggin we have been invited to Dave Inwood's property at 126 South Eyre Road on the evening of Wednesday the 16th -Thanks Dave! Just a heads up - the Wanganui Branch is hosting a National Commercial Rally over Labour weekend 2023. If you would like further info please get in contact and I will send you the flyer. Happy Motoring Michael

SWAP MEET REPORT

During Swap Meet weekend someone asked me if I enjoyed being on the Swap Meet committee. My answer was that for 11 months of the year it’s good fun –the meetings are focussed but enjoyable and sometimes even funny. The last month leading up to Swap Meet is busy, but the last week and the actual weekend is full of problems, and is actually stressful and at times hard work. I liken it to skydiving - during the weeks leading up to it you think about it sometimes and organise the logistical stuff, but once you climb in the plane and it’s taken off on the day there is no going back. Then you have to jump out of the plane thinking “why did I ever sign up to this” and try and enjoy the earth hurtling towards you while someone tries to tell you life is over now and rip your clothes off and pull your false teeth out at the same time. Then it’s all over and you think “well that wasn’t so bad”. An hour later the adrenalin has gone and you can’t wait to do it all over again! Well, Swap Meet has come and gone, and thankfully it went well and actually exceeded our expectations. At last we had great weather for all 3 days, we had enough help (although it was stretched at times), many site holders reported great sales and hung around until Sunday afternoon, and best of all we had great numbers of people visiting who found lots to buy. It’s too early to say yet just what the financials look like, but we can already say that it was the best outcome we’ve had for many years. The Swap Meet committee met for the official debrief on 20th October, and as we do after every Swap Meet, we worked our way through a long list of things that went well and not so well, and things we’ll change for next time. It would be true to say we were a bit rusty this year and we’d forgotten a few of the finer points (like who have we organised to clean the toilets!!), but overall the whole weekend ran smoothly with no problems we couldn’t overcome or cope with. There is no secret to the event other than having a dedicated committee who know what their job is and just get on and do it. Associated with them is a huge number of members who in some way, whether it’s a small or large job, happily offer to help and put in some time before, during, or after the weekend to help it all run smoothly. A special thanks especially to you all, including those who responded to my final-week email for more help with the rosters. Thanks too to the members of not only our club, but also one-make and special interest clubs, who brought along cars and other vehicles and items to display.

Also to our neighbouring clubs – Steam Scene, the Kustom Car Club and the Vintage Machinery Club who all allowed us to use their grounds for parking and supported us with manpower, especially the Vintage Machinery Club who also provided transport from their grounds to Swap Meet and looked after the rubbish collection for us. We are indeed fortunate to have like-minded clubs around us so we can support each other’s events and fundraising activities. For those who were involved in the one-make club displays, the winner of the best one make display this year was the Model A Ford Club; second was Southern Lotus, and third was the Morris Owners Club. The Maurice Coombes Trophy for the best vintage car on display was won by Don and Marleen Muller with their immaculate Ansaldo Tourer. Well done to you all. Oh, and before I finish, I should apologise for the not-so straight line-marking in places. It was my fault (or were the worst bits those done by Paul Ainsworth?). Contrary to what people think, I hadn’t had too much to drink the night before –the steering on our ‘new’ machine (which is a re-purposed ride-on mower supplied by the maintenance crew) may need some work? More often than not though it was sometimes hard to spot the mark I was heading for. Sorry Barry maybe next year it will be better! And last but not least, our sincere condolences to the family and many friends of David Cook (Cookie) from the West Coast. David passed away suddenly whilst quietly socialising with friends on his site at Swap Meet on the Thursday night, despite the best efforts of several people and emergency services who came to his aid. His death notice in the Press mentioned he died doing something he loved, which is some comfort to us all. Twelve noggins to go until the next Swap Meet! Colin

MOTORCYCLE REPORT

November is the last month of Spring; next is the first of Summer, so get out on the bike while you can!!!

Past Events.

24 September – Fish & Chip Run to the Mechanical Swap Meet at Hororata. Understand a few went out to this, but not a solitary bike… Not a surprise really. 15 – 16th October – Girder Fork Run to Akaroa. All new event –new start place, new route, and new destination. About 28 bikes began, but only about a dozen stayed overnight in Akaroa. See elsewhere for the right-up. Many thanks to the organiser, and to Auto Restorations Ltd for the start venue. 29th October – Fish & Chip Run. In the future as I write this, but in the past when you read this. Report next month.

Future Events

9th November – Noggin Night. It is about 95% sure that this noggin will take the shape of a visit to the Christchurch Central Fire Station, Kilmore Street. Gather there about 7.00 pm for a 7.30pm kick-off at the Station. If the brown stuff hits the fan and a change is necessary we will advise via the email database list. 19th November – Motorcycle Display Ashburton. This WILL be the Fish & Chip run for the month, a week early due to the Annual Motorcycle Rally being on the 26th; run to Ashburton Motorcycle Show at the Ashburton Racecourse. Meet at BP Rolleston 9.00am for a 9.30 am departure. The Motorcycle Show opens at 10.00 am. 26th November – Annual Motorcycle Rally. This is the premier motorcycle event of the year. Start from Cutler Park with a morning run to Rolleston for lunch and field tests. Afternoon run, then a pot-luck meal and trophy/prize giving at Motorcycle Corner, Cutler Park, in the evening. The On Line entry form has been up and running since October, and The Hub November will have the entry in published form. This is the Premier Motorcycle Section Event, so put a ring around Saturday 26 November to save the date!! More info, get in touch with Mike Glenday,

03 344 0425 or cell 021 192 0581. 14th December – Motorcycle Noggin, the usual Christmas Bash to be held on The Barn, Cutler Park, McLeans Island. As in the past, we are putting on a Catered Meal for you all; the cost for this is $25 per person. We need to know IN ADVANCE who is coming, and please; you need to pay beforehand. We cannot collect cash on the night. 5.15 pm start, meal served at 6.30 pm. Please also advise Mike Glenday on cell phone 021 192 0581 or mike.heatherg@xtra.co.nz - we do need to know in advance for catering numbers etc. RSVP by Friday 9th December, please. To pay, please pay the money into the VCC Motorcycle Bank account, as per Westpac Bank 03 0802 0099727 00 with your Name and Xmas Noggin in the reference field. 31st December – There will be NO FISH & CHIP RUN this month. 2nd January – Motorcycle New Year Run. Meet at the Island 10.00 am for a 10.15 am departure. Your motorcycle committee will be meeting 1st December so a decision will be made on destination etc. This will be advised to all via the email mail-out, so look out for this. It will be a good, worthwhile destination. As you can see, a full programme to keep you guys off your feet and “on yer bike!” to kick off the summer months. Cheers, CML

Annual Motorcycle Rally

SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2022 Entries close 20 November Meet at motorcycle corner, Cutler Park at 9.30am for a 10am start. Back up provided for both runs. Long and short routes. BBQ Tea –this year we will again have a pot luck evening prize giving meal at motorcycle corner. Provide your own meat for BBQ and salad/breads etc you bring to be placed out and shared with everyone. We are going to an interesting venue for lunch and field tests. More info and entry form see page 37 or…..

Enter On Line HERE

Girder Fork Rally 15th October

Saturday morning saw 20 or more motorcyclists assemble in Auto Restorations carpark to travel to Akaroa. Having recently purchased the old club Ariel I duly lined up wondering if she would indeed make it although quietly confident that the engine I rebuilt should do the job and not again require the services of the backup trailer. Having had a good safety briefing we set off on a route that took us through Heathcote Valley, onto the Tunnel Road and heading towards Governors Bay and on to and over Gebbies Pass. Riding on the straights in the prevailing winds, riders rode at varying speeds and the old Ariel I decided liked about 40 - 45mph running in speed and judging by the oil residue when stopped at Little River for fuel top-up, the total loss oil system was set about right.

Vintage Bikers Graeme Barnett, Dave Richardson, Dave Warren and Alistair Kermode enjoy a nice cup of tea. At this point we had the option of riding on to Duvauchelle or like me take the longer route which I had never been on. The climb up Bossu road around and over Saddle Hill gave excellent views of Lake Forsyth and on one more steeper windy bit, the Ariel required a short rest and the oil dripper cranked up. Proceeding on, shingle was encountered, more steeper windy bits towards the summit, required low gear selection which eventually shook the front brake lever out of the

Peter (Publican’s Choice) and Joseph (Time Trial)

handlebar end making the shingle road descent later on into Wainui all that more interesting. Onwards to our lunch stop at Duvauchelle we regrouped, swapped stories and some chose to make running repairs. Many riders travelled on to overnight at Akaroa, some of us instead returned to Christchurch. An excellent ride thanks to all for organising a most enjoyable event.

Daryl Johnston

Girder Rally Prize Winners

Veteran Class Darryl Johnstone 1928 Ariel Post Vintage Class Brian Duke 1939 Ariel Publicans Choice Peter Barnett 1926 Ariel Time Trial Joseph McClintock 1917 Henderson Hard Luck Trophy Quentin Wearing 1929 AJS Overall Winner Darryl Johnstone 1928 Ariel

ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE RALLY

See Page 37 Or Enter on line HERE

Swap Meet 2022 (What a weekend!)

Swap Meet 2022 (What a weekend!)

50th DUNVEGAN MOTORCYCLE RALLY

On Friday, 30 September, sixteen keen motorcyclists took off from Rolleston in perfect motorcycling conditions to ride south to Dunedin to attend the 50th Dunvegan Rally. Alan McLeod was trailering down his Indian and was travelling with his daughter Fiona who was kind enough to provide us with backup all weekend.

After refreshment stops in Temuka and Oamaru, we arrived at our various motels with plenty of time to visit the Carisbrook Hotel before heading to the VCC club rooms for supper and to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

On the day of the rally, we were again greeted by beautiful sunshine, and around sixty motorcycles assembled at the Chinese Gardens in the heart of Dunedin, with the usual mix of mostly English, American and Japanese bikes, but also the odd specimen from Europe.

This year saw a return to Dunvegan station, where it all began. After a great mix of asphalt and well-formed gravel roads, we arrived at our morning tea stop at the VCC club rooms in Balclutha. From there, the time trial began

which ended at our lunch destination, Dunvegan station. After soaking up some more of the sun, we assembled at the DUNVEGAN sign for a group photo and to meet the current owners of the farm.

Then it was a mad dash for some and a gentle ride for others to get back to Dunedin to get ready for a generous dinner and prize giving at the Otago club rooms. Kurt Ebrecht of Canterbury branch on his 1963 Puch won the time trial by a whisker and was declared the overall winner.

Cheers, Kurt

Christmas Social

Saturday December 10th From 7 pm The Barn Cutler Park

Enjoy an informal evening with friends to celebrate the festive season BYO a plate for supper and your own drink

No charge but please let Leigh know if you plan to come. 342 9110 or craythornes@actrix.co.nz