Mid month Run to Moeraki
The North Otago Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Inc.
Acting Chairman's Report
Another month has passed by and it wasn't cold enough to stop the activity.
For the garage raid, Derrick did a great job organising interesting places to see, and the kitchen crew did an amazing job. 109 entries were a justified reward. Well done to that team!
We have a new member, Stuart Harvey aka G I Joe and he is capable of writing a good article, as in the last Distributor. Welcome to our branch Stuart.
At the garage raid, Ernest put out entry forms for the upcoming commercial rally. They all got taken and others left email addresses to get entry forms sent to them. Very encouraging for that committee.
The Daffodil Day fundraiser is taking shape, some members have offered to help, if I feel we need more you may get a tap on the shoulder, feel privileged if it happens to you.
On the 31st I am looking forward to introducing my new neighbour, John Fellow to the motorbike boys, yes he is one of them. He is restoring a Norton and a BSA, he also has a Kawasaki (modern) for his daily ride.
Looking forward to warmer weather. Gordon.
Secretaries corner
New Members: welcome to Keith Harrington; Ara Nokomis, Lester Barrett & Stuart Harvey – they bring a variety of vehicles into the group.
Garage Raid;
A very successful day that was well attended. Thank you to Derek for organising the routes & destinations, Lee & all the helpers on the day to provide refreshments & lunch. Special thanks to those who opened their Garages for us to inspect – most appreciated.
Upcoming Events:
7th August Club Meeting preceded by a Pot Luck dinner from 6 pm.
9th to 11th August National Executive Meeting & AGM in Tauranga –Ernest attending;
25th August Daffodil Day promotion; all of these are mentioned in the Minutes.
Regards Brian H
Just a Dash.
The objective of todays ride, apart from having fun on two wheels, was to get to the top of Mt Dasher. Our first attempt was thwarted by closed roads, but what you can’t go through, you go around and Robert soon had the three of us on Dunrobbin Rd making our ascent. The weather improved from the get go and got better the higher we climbed. We were well above the cloud / fog line when we stopped and we had great pastoral views, but could not see the sea due to lower atmospheric conditions.
I was riding with two very experienced riders today, it really showed in the lines they took when entering corners, I very much took note, as local riding conditions are unfamiliar to me, being new to the area and who better to learn from than Robert on his Clymph Spleed Win and Mac on his Glamaha, I was on my Wonton 750 Chowmando. [Asian / English motorcycle name translation courtesy of Mr Ah Lee, market gardener of repute ], who used to supply Oamaru with fresh produce from his Caledonian Rd market gardens, back when Adam was a pup.
Going up Mt Dasher brought back a lot of memories for Mac of his trail riding days and he stopped a couple of times to show us where incidents had happened. Memories are forever and we made some new ones today. Then we made a leisurely decent and after a good ride ended up at the ever hospitable Enfield Tavern, where we discussed motorbikes and a number of people that have sheds full of them, but don’t use them. What a shame, life’s for living, behind bars, on the open road.
Mac regaled us with stories of Mr Ah Lee, who as a lad, along with his friends, he would go and see and ask to see his shed full of bikes, which included, Wellocettes, Clyumps and Wontons. With pronunciation like that they sound more like a good meal than fine English two wheeled machinery.
Well the days are getting longer from now on and July is looming around the corner, what’s next on the motorcycling agenda? Time will tell, all I know is that it will be worth getting involved with, life on two wheels, what more could we ask for!!
C K.
Garage Raid
Coming Events
August
7th Wednesday Club night. Potluck Tea 6pm.
9th- 11th National AGM. Tauranga.
15th Thursday Mid-Month Run. More details later. John Gale 0276554296
21st Wednesday Committee Meeting 7pm Clubrooms.
25th Sunday Daffodil Day Contact Gordon and Joy Hay 02840077586 if you can help.
29th Wednesday Motorcycle Run Meet 1pm Clubrooms. Start 1.30pm from Clubrooms John Gale 0276554296.
September
4th Wednesday 7.30pm. Clubrooms Auction Night. Waimate Branch have been invited to join us. Get your bits and pieces out that you would like to donate and bring them along to auction them off. Don’t forget to bring cash along on the night to buy something from the auction. Need an auctioneer and helpers please. Money raised goes to St. John. A plate for supper please.
18th Wednesday 7pm. Committee Meeting Clubrooms
19th Thursday Mid-Month Run. Meet 1pm Clubrooms Start 1.30pm John Gale 0276554296.
25th Wednesday Motorcycle Run. Meet 1pm Clubrooms. Start 1.30pm John Gale 0276554296.
October.
2nd Wednesday Club night 7.30pm Club rooms.
16th Wednesday Committee Meeting 7pm Clubrooms.
17th Thursday Mid-Month Run Meet at Clubrooms after 1pm Start 1.30pm. John Gale 0278554296.
19th Saturday Tea Pot Rally with Waimate Branch more details later.
25th Friday/28th Monday National Commercial Rally Oamaru. Rally Secretary Wandy Kent 0274401621. Don’t forget to get your entry in.
Events for other Branches may be found in Beaded Wheels or in NZVCC website under Branch Newsletters.
November
16th Saturday Swap-meet. A&P Showgrounds. Oamaru Derek Brehaut 021390518
16th Saturday Victorian Parage Pre-1942 Vehicles. Assembly by Scott’s Brewing 11.30am Start Noon. Ernest George 0272090609
December
4th Wednesday Xmas Party at Clubrooms 7.30pm. Any Ideas??
National Events
29th National Motorcycle Rally 25th-27th January 2025 Host Manawatu Branch.
National Veteran Rally 5th-7th February 2025 Host Marlborough Branch.
Garage Raid. A good turnout of people from Ashburton, South Canterbury, Waimate and North Otago. Well done to everyone who was involved with this event.
Mid- Month Run. Thanks to John and Jo for lunch out at Moeraki Boulders Café.
7th Saturday Windsor Rally Ernest George 0272090609
January 2025
25th Saturday Moped Rally.
February
15th All British Day. Vehicle of the Day Rover
April
12th Saturday Gerald Lynch- Blosse Motor-cycle Memorial Run
June
8th Sunday Clubrooms 1.30pm. AGM North Otago
I am writing to you on behalf of the Estate of David Kennedy McIvor, that is selling a classic piece of automotive history: a meticulously maintained 1913 Sunbeam 16/20 Convertible.
I understand that my colleague reached out to you earlier this year, and as the vehicle has not yet sold we are trying one last time, at a reduced price. I believe your members might be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity.
This vehicle boasts:
Elegant design capturing the essence of a bygone era
Powerful 4.0L 4-cylinder engine for a thrilling driving experience
Open-air motoring for enjoying the wind in your hair and the beauty of the open road
Meticulously maintained condition ensuring longevity and enjoyment
We are offering this rare collectible at $35,000 ONO. I have attached photos.
Given the car's unique nature and historical significance, we believe it would be a valuable addition to the collection of a passionate vintage car enthusiast. We encourage your members to reach out if they have any questions or are interested in viewing the car in person (the vehicle is based in Invercargill).
We would love if you could please print this in your upcoming newsletter.
Please note: Serious inquiries only, as the estate seeks a buyer who truly appreciates the value and history of this classic vehicle.
For more information, please contact me directly at amy.jansen@pgtrust.co.nz or by phone at 03 955 3779 or 027 463 4906.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Amy Jansen Client Manager
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Thanks, Graeme
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NORTH OTAGO BRANCH
OFFICE BEARERS 2024/25
Clive Blunden (Jen) 03 439 5207
Secretary Brian Harrison (Janette) 03 434 2148
Club Captain Ernest George (Brenda) 027 209 0609
Treasurer John Gale (Jo) 03 437 1112
Committee:
Beaded Wheels Scribe
Custodian
Librarian
Archivist
Newsletter Editor
Spare Parts
Vehicle Verifiers
Tony Hales (Jenny) 03 434 7729
Lindsay McLeod (Margaret) 021 871 526
Athol Caldwell (Patricia) 03 437 0897
John Adamson 0274 347 009
Gordon Hay 028 400 7586
Murray Hayes 027 239 9009
Clive Blunden 03 439 5207
Steve McDonald 027 928 0002
Murray Bain 0211 785 783
Kathleen Perry 03 434 7226
Graeme Simpson (Wendy) gsimpsonyyy@gmail.com 027 293 1059
Derek Brehaut (Lee) 021 390 518
James MacKenzie (Angele) 029 770 7105
Wayne Croft 027 608 0002
Quentin Barrow (Ange) 027 434 5570
Bruce Watt (Barbara) 03 434 5306
Club email address northotago@vcc.org.nz
Committee Meetings 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7.00 pm. Members Welcome. Club Nights 1st Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pm (details in The Distributor) 6pm this month
Mid month Run to Moeraki