FEBRUARY
Sunday 5th Breakfast at the Hub 8.30 am, followed by Taupo VCC open day venue to be decided
Wednesday 8th
Petrolheads coffee n cars 10.00 am.
Club Night - Taupo VCC Club Summer BBQ 6.00 pm
Sunday 19th Club Run
MARCH
Sunday 5th Breakfast at the Hub 8.30 am
Wednesday 8th
Petrolheads coffee n cars 10.00 am
Club Night 7.30 pm – Rally Packs
Saturday 11th Taupo VCC Club – Country Roads Rally
APRIL
Sunday 5th Breakfast at the Hub 8.30 am
Wednesday 8th
Petrolheads coffee n cars 10.00 am
Club Night 6.00 pm – Fish n Chips and Quiz
Sunday 16th Club Run
Club Breakfast - First Sunday of each month
Huka Falls, next to the helicopters. Special menu for Club Members. IMPORTANT: Please let Owen know by 3pm Friday if you will be there: 07 378 8327. Please be seated by 8.30 am.
February 2023
March 2023
April 2023
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Chairman’s Report for January 2022
Whilst the weather may not be ideal for summer-time stuff, I can commence the year by imparting some very good news. An application to the Lion Foundation has resulted in a grant of over $10,000 for the replacement of the clubroom carpet. This application was lodged in the latter part of last year, and the good news came through on the 24th of January.
My thinking is that we will form a small group to make a recommendation to your management committee. Having selected a carpet, we then have to figure out when the hall can be emptied out and the new carpet laid. We can look forward to all that with a degree of pleasure. We will keep you informed of what is to happen and when.
The year’s activities commenced with Breakfast at The Hub on New Year’s Day. A good crowd of about 30 (or so I am told) participated in this event. Members should note that there has been a small increase in the charges for us at The Hub. Costs, like everything but our incomes, are slowly rising, and shopkeepers are forced to pass those costs on. Unfortunate, but understandable.
The monthly Committee Meeting took place without any fanfare or controversy. Bills paid, investments shifted from here to there to get a better rate, coming activities discussed, etc. There was no blood on the floor, and we didn’t need Peter Lockie’s skills. There was a brief review of the Christmas Dinner at the Cosmopolitan Club and its success or otherwise discussed. Various ideas were discussed for 2023, although we do have plenty of time to plan any changes. It was very nice
to have Diane Quarrie with us and to learn of plans and aspirations for the future. The Christmas Morning Tea that followed on the 16th was not one of the more successful events undertaken, with a very disappointing attendance.
Once again, the Petrolheads Morning Tea, this time at Café Lacos out at The Landing, was a very successful gathering. Barry Hoffman is to be congratulated for this initiative. About 30 attended and enjoyed Lacos’ hospitality and were amused by the robot that delivered food to the various table. I’m not sure how effective it may be, but it is fascinating to watch it “do its thing.” Members obviously enjoyed the chatter and the fellowship. Some of those attending are not comfortable venturing out at night, so this option is really suited for them.
A reminder to you all that Owen and his planners have organised a rally for 11th March. All the plotting and scheming is done, and the Rally Secretary eagerly awaits a flood of entries. While you still have plenty of time, please do not leave it to the last minute. Do not forget that one lucky local is going to win a $250 fuel card !!
Travel safely, Eric
Heather and I were disappointed to miss the Christmas Dinner and presentations at the beginning of December last year, but by all accounts, it was an outstanding evening. Thank you to those of you who participated in this event, and congratulations to those who received membership awards.
As we look to 2023, the New Year’s Day breakfast was a smash hit, with over twenty in attendance. We left around midday after a second coffee on the deck, chatting with each other.
Barry Hoffman arranged for us to meet at L’Arte Café for the Coffee and Cars morning tea on the 11th, with another fantastic turnout, including our patron, Graham Mock, and June. It was great catching up with everyone.
Planning is well underway for the Country Roads Rally on Saturday, 11th March. Please get your entries in. Let’s get as many as possible to compete. Share the entry form with your VCC friends. Remember there’s a petrol voucher draw for locals. Wanganui had 70 entries for the Burma Run during their recent Vintage Weekend, so it can be done. If you need an entry form, text Heather at 027 232 4866.
Now for the events coming up. Firstly breakfast at The Hub on Sunday 6th February at 8.30 am onwards. Please ring me with your booking, as the folk at The Hub require numbers to ensure they have sufficient staffing. We have an increase in cost to $17.00 for breakfast – this is eggs any way, with bread of your choice plus one side, and a coffee, but this is still awesome value compared to some charges around town.
Wednesday 8th February 10.00 am is the Coffee and Cars morning tea. This one is being held at the Wairakei International Golf Course, a beautiful venue with great views.
That night is our summer BBQ which is to be held at the clubrooms starting at 6.00pm. The cost to you will be $5.00 per head. Bring a salad or desert, and the club will provide the meat. A committee member will ring you closer to the day for catering purposes.
Sunday 19th, is our club run. I have arranged a ‘barn raid’. Turn up to the clubrooms at 10.00, and I will give you more information then. Bring a plate of your favourite snack food for shared morning tea. Tea and coffee will be supplied.
Well, that’s enough from me, but don’t forget to enter the rally. The shutoff date is 28th February.
Additionally, don’t forget to contact me for breakfast at The Hub - 07 3788 327, or 027 448 2484.
Keep an eye on the programme for further exciting events, as we look forward to a year without cancellations.
Drive safe and stay safe.
Owen
by Eric Foley and Murray Stanley
Not only has John Harvey reached the significant milestone of 50 years of VCC membership, his car has also achieved the even more significant milestone of turning 100 this year! Perhaps a congratulatory letter from King Charles is on the way?
Those members who attended our club’s Christmas party at the Cosmopolitan Club in December would have seen our National President Dianne Quarrie present John with his 50-year membership award and heard Taupo President Eric’s supporting address.
The story of John and his Model T began way back in 1958 when he was in his late teens and working as an apprentice motor mechanic in Levin. One of the lady customers at
the garage had the 1923 Model T Sedan but was finding the ongoing maintenance of the car a bit too much given its advancing age. John had worked on this car several times during his employment, including replacing the differential assembly. At the prompting of the garage owner, John made an offer to buy the car and promised the owner that he would restore it to “as new” condition. So on the 27th of January 1958, for the grand sum of £5 plus a £20 donation to the Salvation Army, John became the proud owner of the Model T –even though the cost of the purchase cleaned out a month of his apprentice’s wages!
A year into the restoration, John had a visit from Len Southward, who had heard of the restoration. Len had just finished the restoration of a 1926 Ford Model T New Beauty. He advised John that he had Model T parts over from his restoration, and John was welcome to them if he took a trailer to Len’s Seaview workshop, which was promptly undertaken. Once the running gear was complete, John started on the body woodwork with assistance from his father, a furniture manufacturer. A lot of the rear wood-
work, including the roof slats were in poor condition. The doors and the framing were in good condition, although a panel beater was required to make some new rear body panels and repair the four mudguards. The wheels also were in good condition, and the car is still running on its original 100-year-old spokes.
At some stage in the car’s life, it had been painted cream and brown – and the standard of the paint job left a lot to be desired. In fact, John thought that perhaps it had been painted with a broom! So as the bodywork was progressively being restored, John attacked each panel with a paint stripper to get rid of the offending colour scheme. It is part of automotive folklore that Henry Ford apparently said that customers could have a Model T in any colour they liked as long as it’s black. The truth of the matter is that initially, Model T’s came in red, grey, or green (and later blue). Black was only added as an available colour in 1912. The black-only policy began in 1914, primarily because it was also the year that Ford fired up his new moving assembly line. The new line reduced the time to build each car from more than 12 hours to just 90 minutes. Black paint was the cheapest, and using a single shade meant the line didn’t have to stop while workers cleaned the equipment to change the paint colours. Black remained the sole choice until 1926, when
some models were offered in green, maroon, or grey, all with black fenders. But when it came time for John to choose the colour scheme for his car, to him it was obvious – it had to be the traditional black.
On completion of the restoration, the car was registered on 7th December 1960. John joined the nearest branch of VCC NZ, which was Whanganui, in 1962. He has used it in 3 Burma Rallies, and he also entered the 1965 International Rally in the South Island. The car had its 15 minutes of fame in the 1960’s when it was used by Caltex in an advertising campaign for their new “Boron” fuel. This was a profitable arrangement given that they paid John for the use of his car with a 44-gallon drum of Caltex petrol!
John subsequently transferred to the Manawatu Branch before becoming a foundation member of the Horowhenua Branch. He transferred to Taupo in 2010. The Model T is still his prized possession, although he doesn’t drive it much these days.
Entries close on 27 February 2023
Friday 10th March
6.00pm At the VCC (Clubrooms), off Spa Road. Collect rally packs / noggin and natter
BYO food and drinks
Tea and coffee provided
Saturday 11th March
8.00 am Registration rally packs available before start at Clubrooms
8.15am Briefing
8.30am Stage 1 – First cars away to the morning tea stop.
Stage 2 – Cars away to the lunch stop.
Stage 3 – Cars away to end. Toilets at each point.
6.00pm Happy hour, dinner and prizegiving - Taupo Cosmopolitan Club.
Sunday 12th March
9.30am Breakfast - at your own expense, details TBA.
Class 1
Veteran and vintage vehicles (VET and (VV) Before 1931
Class 2 Post-vintage vehicles (PVV) 1932-1945
Class 3 Post-war vehicles (PWV) 1946-1960
Class 4 Post 1960 Vehicles (P60V) 1961-1980
Class 5 Post 1980 Vehicles (P80V) 1981 onwards
Touring Non-competitive
1. One person in each vehicle MUST be a financial member of the Vintage Car Club of NZ and may be called upon to produce their current membership.
2. If fewer than three vehicles are entered in a particular class, then these vehicles will be placed in the next appropriate class.
3. In the event of a dispute, the decision of the organiser, in consultation with the Chairman and Club Captain of the Taupo Car Club Incorporated will be final.
Morning Tea Provided
Tea, coffee and cold drinks available at lunch stop at your expense. You may want to bring a thermos, picnic chair optional. There will be a range of different lunch packs available if you wish to pre order your lunch.
All participants must adhere to the current COVID-19 protocols, if any.
To be sent to Taupo VCC as below:
Email entry form to:
Heather Duncan – heatherduncan@xtra.co.nz
Phone 027 232 4866
Pay total owing below via internet banking to:
Westpac 03 0430 0246086 01
Please use your Car Rego as Reference.
Alternatively post this form along with your remittance to:
Taupo Vintage Car Club, PO Box 907, Taupo 3351
Name of Entrant:
Address:
Phone Number/s:
Email:
Navigator’s name:
Make, model & year:
Class entered:
VCC member No:
Note: If not a VCC member, please sign waiver overleaf.
Branch Name:
Car Reg No:
Lunch
The organisers of this event draw the attention of participants of the following rule regarding eligibility:
Events should be open to vehicles as defined by Club Rules – All vehicles accepted must be entered by a financial member of the Club. Either the owner of the vehicle or the driver on the day shall be a member of the Club, or if resident overseas, a member of a recognised overseas organisation.
This means that if you are NOT a member of the Vintage Car Club of NZ Inc and you wish to drive in this event in a vehicle owned by a club member, we welcome you as a guest in a non-competitive capacity and because the Club’s public liability insurance only covers incidents involving Club members, we ask that you sign the indemnity waiver below.
I agree not to hold liable the Vintage Car Club of NZ Inc, Taupo Branch, it’s members, officials or representatives, for any loss, however caused, or for the consequences of any action by an official member or representative of the Vintage Car Club of NZ Inc, and accept that my participation in this event is as a non-competitive guest only and I do so entirely at my own risk.
You agree as a condition of entering the event that the Taupo Vintage Car Club has the right to cancel the rally in the event it considers, in its sole discretion, that NZ Government Covid19 restrictions will or will likely adversely affect the feasibility of the rally to the point that holding the rally is not feasible, financially or otherwise. In such an event, Taupo Vintage Car Club will endeavour to refund entry fees that have been paid but may withhold some or all of such paid entry fees to pay for rally expenses already incurred or committed. I/we have read and accept this Indemnity Waiver
Signature …………………………………………………
Name (print in full) ………………………………………
Signature …………………………………………………
Name (print in full) ………………………………………
Date ………………………………………………………
Entries close on 27 February 2023
IMPORTANT: Your entry will be confirmed via email. Please contact heatherduncan@xtra.co.nz if you don’t receive confirmation from us by 28th Feb, 2023.
“Sperlonga Romance” (image cropped)
Another impression of my romance of very Italian locations and the iconic Fiat Bambino! Original oil on canvas by NZ Artist, Don Packwood www.donpackwood.co.nz
The Waikato Branch of the VCC of NZ cordially invites you to take part in this year’s Ladies Rally, to be held on Sunday 12th March 2023.
The rally will start at Classics Car Museum, 11 Railside Place, Hamilton and will finish at a mystery destination in Hamilton. The entire rally will be based around Hamilton city. The tour through Hamilton streets will have shopping opportunities and other sunny treats in store for you.
We would really appreciate it if you would wear yellow clothes and accessories –prizes for the best dressed.
Lunch and afternoon tea are included. Please advise us if you have any special dietary requirements.
9.30am Arrive at the Classics Car Museum. Entry to the Museum is included in your entry fee. You will have an hour to complete a scavenger hunt at the Museum and collect your rally pack. You may also wish to purchase morning tea at the Jukebox Diner (own expense) and there will be sufficient time to do so .
10.30am First car away
3.30 pm Rally Finished
Rally entrants are asked to make their own accommodation arrangements.
1. Only ALL-FEMALE crews are eligible.
2. At least one member of the crew of each vehicle must be a financial member of the VCC of NZ, or an invited guest.
3. No computerised or electronic aids are to be used.
4. Ladies are welcome to participate on the day in a ‘modern car’, however any ‘modern car’ entrants will not be eligible for any prizes.
The Veteran & Vintage Car Club (Waikato) Inc. looks forward to receiving your entry and to being your host for this event. The rally organisers is;:
Kathryn Parsons & Lesley W ilsonAll correspondence and entries to: Rally Secretar y
Kathryn Parsons35 Te Aroha Street, Hamilton East 3216
Email: kathrynparsons9@gmail.com
Mobile: 022-0246820 or landline 07 855 6774
Driver ...........................................
Navigator ...........................................
Vehicle make/year
Fees paid
Entry fee: inc.
Lunch, and prize-giving for driver and navigator $44.00
Extra Passengers
.......@ $22.00 each $....
Total Paid $.........
GST No. 55-366-462
If paying online please pay into the Waikato V&VCC bank account; Westpac 031568 0015832-03
Note!! Please place your name in reference box
Date Sent ...........................
Email:
kathrynparsons9@gmail.com
Mobile: 022-0246820
Name of Entrant ........................................
Address of Entrant ........................................ ..........................................................................
Email Address …………………………………
Contact Phone No. .......................................
Name of Driver ........................................
Name of Navigator ........................................
Number of people in car .................................
Make, model & year of vehicle .............................................................
VCC Membership No. ................................
VCC Branch ................................
FEES ENCLOSED
Entry fee includes:
Lunch, afternoon tea and prize-giving for driver and navigator. $ 44.00
Extra passengers.......@ $ 22.00 $...........
TOTAL $...........
GST No. 55-366-462
Please ensure: A completed entry form is mailed or emailed to the Rally Secretary and your on-line payment is identified with ‘Ladies’ and your surname.
Payable online to bank account number; 03 1568 0015832 03
WAIKATO BRANCH OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB (NZ) INC.
29th VINTAGE VENTURE RALLY
For all Vintage and Motorable Veteran Vehicles
Sunday 19th March 2023
Come and enjoy this relaxing drive through picturesque countryside.
RALLY START AT:
Waikato VCC Clubrooms, Maclean St Cambridge
The Waikato Branch of the VCC of NZ invites you to take part in this year ’s Vintage Venture Rally, to be held on Sunday the 19th March 2023. This year’s rally will be starting from the car park at Waikato VCC Clubrooms, Maclean St Cambridge.
Lunches BYO. Tea and coffee/Juice will be available at the lunch stop. The rally will feature picturesque countryside and mainly country roads, ideal for vintage motoring. All roads are sealed. At the finish in Cambridge you ’ll be rewarded with an afternoon tea. We invite you to dress in the era of your vehicle.
TheRallyLONGROADHOME
PROGRAMME Sunday 19th May 2023
From 10am: Registration and cuppa available
11.00am: First Car Away
3.15pm: All cars should be arriving at the finish.
3.45pm: Rally will be deemed finished. Afternoon tea
4.00pm: Prizegiving.
1 The event is open to financial members of the VCC of NZ and invited guests. At least one member of the crew of each vehicle should be a member of the VCC of NZ.
2 This event will be run in accordance with VCC of NZ rally rules.
3 No computerised or electronic aids are to be used.
4 Drivers of motorable Veteran class vehicles are welcome to take part in the Touring Group only.
The event is open to all Vintage (and motorable Veteran) era vehicles as designated by the VCC of NZ Inc.
Fast Group (>36mph) Slow Group (<32mph) Touring Group
ENTRIES CLOSE:
Friday the 6th March 2023 No refund of fees after ‘close of entries’ unless there are extenuating circumstances
All correspondence and entries to:
Rally Secretary - Lesley Webster
532 Kiwitahi Railway Rd Morrinsville 3371 Email; llwebster@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 07 887 4954
Mobile; 027 2112536 (work Ph)
Driver
Navigator
Driver Navigator
...........................................
Name of Entrant........................................................
Name of Entrant........................................................
...........................................
Vehicle make/year
Vehicle make/year
...........................................
Fees paid
Fees paid
Entry fee (inc. driver’s and navigator’s teas). $ 30.00
Entry fee (inc. driver’s and navigator’s teas). $ 30.00
Address of Entrant ................................................... ..................................................................................
Address of Entrant ................................................... ..................................................................................
Contact Phone No.....................................................
Contact Phone No.....................................................
Email Address …………………………………………
Email Address …………………………………………
Name of Driver .........................................................
Name of Driver .........................................................
…….
Additional passengers @ $5.00 each $.........
…….Additional passengers @ $5.00 each $.........
BYO LUNCH
BYO LUNCH
…….Commemorative Rally plaque at $15.00 ea $..........
Commemorative Rally plaque at $15.00 ea $..........
Total Paid $..........
Total Paid $..........
GST No. 55-366-462
GST No. 55-366-462
If paying online please pay into the Waikato V & VCC Bank Account; Westpac 031568-0015832-03
If paying online please pay into the Waikato V & VCC Bank Account; Westpac 031568-0015832-03
Did you pay online? Y or N
Did you pay online? Y or N
Note!! If yes, please place Venture and your surname in the reference boxes
Note!! If yes, please place Venture and your surname in the reference boxes
Date paid……./………2023
Date paid……./………2023
Name of Navigator ...................................................
Name of Navigator ...................................................
Make, model & year of vehicle .....................................................................
Registration No. .......................................................
VCC Membership No. ..............................................
VCC Branch .............................................................
Make, model & year of vehicle ..................................................................... Registration No. ....................................................... VCC Membership No. .............................................. VCC Branch .............................................................
Class Entered: Fast Slow Touring
Class Entered: Fast Slow Touring
Fees Enclosed
Entry fee (inc. teas for driver & navigator) $30.00
…...
…...
Additional passengers @ $5.00 each $..........
Fees Enclosed Entry fee (inc. teas for driver & navigator) $30.00 …...Additional passengers @ $5.00 each $..........
Lunch BYO
…...
…...Rally Plaque @ $15.00 each $ ....…..
TOTAL $ ...…... .
Lunch BYO …...Rally Plaque @ $15.00 each $ ....….. TOTAL $ ...…... .
GST No. 55-366-462
GST No. 55-366-462
Please ensure: A completed entry form is mailed or emailed to the Rally Secretary and your on-line payment is identified with ‘Venture’ and your surname.
Please ensure: A completed entry form is mailed or emailed to the Rally Secretary and your on-line payment is identified with ‘Venture’ and your surname.
Payable online to bank account number; 03 1568 0015832 03
Payable online to bank account number; 03 1568 0015832 03
As well as this Vintage Venture Rally, the V&VCC (Waikato) also holds the following additional calendar events to which VCC members from all branches are cordially invited. See your Branch Secretary for date and entry details and an entry form.
Veteran Rally - held in November each year; this is our special day for all of the early era enthusiasts to get together.
Swap Meet - held in November each year at Karapiro Domain, in conjunction with the Waikato Vintage Tractor & Machinery Club. This event is one of the best on the calendar for vintage and classic vehicle enthusiasts and restorers alike.
Ladies Rally - includes a well supported dress related competition - mixed crews can also participate (with limited eligibility).
Post-Vintage Rally - held in early October each year; a popular competitive road rally for PV, PW, P60 and P80 vehicles built between 1932 and 1992.
Mooloo Meander - held in March/April each year; a popular and relaxed meet for motorcyclists on two or three wheels.
Double Fifty Rally - held in June each year; our major competitive calendar event for the year for all VCC qualifying classes of vehicles.
Blue Smoke & Pedals - a relaxed event for mopeds, scooters and ultra lightweights held in a mid-summer picnic atmosphere.
29th Vintage Venture Rally
Sunday 19th March 2023
(subject to change)
February 2023
Sunday 5th February
Wednesday 8th February
Breakfast at the Hub 8.30 am, followed by Taupo VCC open day venue to be decided
Petrolheads coffee n cars 10.00 am
Club Night - Taupo VCC Club Summer BBQ 6.00 pm
Sunday 19th February
Monday 20th February
March 2023
Sunday 5th March
Wednesday 8th March
Saturday 11th March
Monday 20th March
April 2023
Sunday 3rd April
Wednesday 12th April
Sunday 16th April
Monday 17th April
May 2023
Sunday 7 th May
Wednesday 10th May
Sunday 21st May
Monday 22nd May
June 2023
Sunday 4th June
Wednesday 14th June
Club Run
Committee Meeting 7.30 pm
Breakfast at the Hub 8.30 am
Petrolheads coffee n cars 10.00 am
Club Night 7.30 pm – Rally Packs
Taupo VCC Club – Country Roads Rally
Committee Meeting 7.30 pm
Breakfast at the Hub 8.30 am
Petrolheads coffee n cars
Club Night 6.00 pm – Fish n Chips and Quiz
Club Run
Committee Meeting 7.30 pm
Breakfast at the Hub 8.30 am
Petrolheads coffee n cars
AGM – Clubrooms 7.30 pm
Club Run –
Committee Meeting 7.30 pm
Breakfast at the Hub 8.30 am
Petrolheads coffee n cars Club Night 7.30 pm
Sunday 18th June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Club Run – Brass Monkey
Monday 19th June . . . . . . . . . . . . . Committee Meeting 7.30 pm
July 2023
Sunday 2nd July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wednesday 12th July . . . . . . . . . .
Breakfast at the Hub 8.30 am
Petrolheads coffee n cars
Club Night Mid Year Pot Luck Christmas Dinner 6.00 pm
Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th July . . Hobby Expo
Monday 17th July . . . . . . . . . . . . . Committee Meeting 7.30 pm
August 2023
Sunday 6th August . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wednesday 9th August . . . . . . . . .
Sunday 20th August . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakfast at the Hub 8.30 am
Petrolheads Coffee and Cars 10.00 am
Club Night 7.30 pm -
Daffodil Run for Cancer
Monday 21st August . . . . . . . . . . . Committee Meeting 7.30 pm
September 2023
Sunday 3rd September . . . . . . . . . Breakfast at the Hub 8.30 am
Wednesday 13th September . . . . . Petrolheads Coffee and Cars 10.00 am Club Night 7.30 pm –
Sunday 17th September . . . . . . . . Club Run – BBQ Breakfast
Monday 18th September . . . . . . . Committee Meeting 7.30 pm
October 2023
Sunday 1st October
Wednesday 11th October . . . . . . .
Breakfast at the Hub 8.30 am
Petrolheads Coffee and Cars 10.00 am
Club Night 7.30 pm –
Sunday 15th October . . . . . . . . . . Club Run –
Monday 16th October . . . . . . . . . . Committee Meeting 7.30 pm
November 2023
Sunday 5th November . . . . . . . . .
Wednesday 8th November . . . . . .
Breakfast the Hub 8.30 am
Petrolheads Coffee and Cars 10.00 am
Club Night 7.30 pm –
Sunday 19th November . . . . . . . . Club Run – Boot Picnic Pow Wow
Monday 20th November . . . . . . . . Committee Meeting 7.30 pm
December 2023
Saturday 2nd December . . . . . . . . Club Christmas Dinner
Sunday 3rd December . . . . . . . . . . Breakfast at the Hub 8.30 am
Wednesday 13th December . . . . . Petrolheads Coffee and Cars, 10.00 am
Friday 15th December . . . . . . . . . . Club Christmas Morning Tea 10.00 am
Club merchandise available on Club Nights.
Baseball Cap - $14.50
Polo Shirt - $38.50
Bucket Hat - $17.80
Fleece Jacket - $59.00
Club Lapel Badges and Car Stickers
We have most stock available at the club rooms.
You are asked to keep this date free as the Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains are once again organising our annual Classic car run. This event is part of the Ashburton Wheels Week festivities. Note that the swap meet is to be held on Saturday 7 th May and not the previous day as normal.
This is the 30th running of this hugely popular event and we ask you for your participation. Entry fee will be $20/car with profits going to a local organisation. The event will start from the Ashburton Showgrounds at 10.30am and will finish near Peel Forest approximately 1 hour later. Registrations will be from 9.am.
You will be given ins tructions like a car trial, and carry on the designated route to finish. There will be no shingle roads , except for a 1km graded driveway into the historic farm property and the instructions will be very straight forward.
There will be prizes for various vehicles that will be chosen by our independent judges, Roger Hart and Bernard Egan, two very well known identities in the Mid Canterbury area who have had many years experience of classic cars.
Last year due to Covid we moved away from supplying lunches and this year will be the same but your own picnic lunches are still encouraged.
The venue is situ ated 10 km off the scenic inland route 72, offering participants from outside Ashburton County an alternative route home.
We ask all Car Clubs to make their members aware of this fun low key event in your club bulletins or notice board.
For any further information please contact : Owen Moore – owen@moorepark.net.nz, 033083442 or
