CHAIRMAN’S
TAUPO VCC MAGAZINE
Coming Events for Taupo VCC 2024
JULY
Saturday 6th Taupo Brake & Clutch - Caffeine and Cars Show
Sunday 7th Breakfast at Café Lacus 8:30 am
Wednesday 10th Club Night 7:30 pm: Graham Seay talk about Great Big Machines
Sat 13th/Sun 14th Club Run: Hobby Expo Display
Monday 15th Committee Meeting 5:30 pm
Wednesday 17th Petrolheads Coffee and Cars, 10:00 am
AUGUST
Sunday 4th Breakfast at Café Lacus 8:30 am
Wednesday 14th Club Night 7:30 pm: Mid-Winter Pot Luck Dinner
Monday 19th Committee Meeting 5.30 pm
Wednesday 21st Petrolheads Coffee and Cars, 10.00 am
Sunday 25th Club Run: Cancer Society Daffodil Run
Monday 26th Daffodil Deliveries around town
SEPTEMBER
Sunday 1st Breakfast at Café Lacus, 8.30 am
Wednesday 11th Club Night: Ten Pin Bowling
Sunday 15th Club Run: Breakfast Run
Monday 16th Committee Meeting 5.30 pm
Wednesday 18th Petrolheads Coffee and Cars, 10.00 am
Club Breakfast - First Sunday of each month At Café Lacus at the Landing 650 Lake Terrace, Wharewaka, Taupō. 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.
Taupo Vintage Car Club Officers
Taupo Vintage Car Club, PO Box 907, Taupo 3351
PATRON Graham Mock
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Bob Pettigrew • Graham Mock • Joe Ridley • Eric Foley • Maureen Ransley
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
TREASURER
CLUB CAPTAIN
MAGAZINE EDITOR
COMMITTEE
Murray Stanley 021 352 333
Maureen Ransley 07 3776360
Eric Foley
07 378 7006 chairman@taupovcc.org
Elaine Taylor 027 232 4792 secretary@taupovcc.org
John Searle 027 703 6374 treasurer@taupovcc.org
TBA
Dean Packwood editor@taupovcc.org
Peter Lockie 027 839 4296
Andrew Birkbeck 021 026 32124
Non COMMITTEE POSITIONS
ARCHIVISTS
BEADED WHEELS BRANCH REPORTER
HIRE
June & Graham Mock 07 378 7513
Eric Foley 07 378 7006 LIBRARIAN
RALLY SPONSOR
SPARE PARTS
CLUBROOMS CUSTODIAN
VIC CERTIFIERS
Taupo Brake and Clutch 07 378 7429
Tony Mannington 07 377 1598
Owen Duncan 07 378 8327
Kelvin Trim 07 378 9055
Barry Hoffman 027 443 5479
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Chairman’s Report
Eric Foley
Chairman’s Report for June 2024
Let’s start off with some good news.
Since the beginning of this year, our branch has gained seven new members. They are Mason Elliot (Fraser 7), Eion Ritchie, Simon Peterson (MGBGT), Andy Taylor (2 Citroens), Jan Ubels, Dennis Hibbs (Borgward Arabella), and Grant Murray (3 Fords). This brings our membership to a total of 107 members! Welcome to our branch, Lady’s and Gents ��
I have no doubt that you are all now fully aware that the breakfast venue is Lacus Café at The Landing (650 Lake Terrace). There was a little initial confusion over the venue, but this was quickly sorted, and about 30 of our members turned out for a very pleasant meal served by very helpful staff. It is my understanding that our former venue, The Hub, has had a change of management and a change of direction, which encouraged us to change. The former Hub staff are now at Kefi at Kokomia, a venue that is small and which would provide a potential parking headache. Hence, the shift to Café Lacus.
Club night was a shocker! Seven members, yes SEVEN members, turned up to hear our guest speaker, Stu Cradock of FENZ, talking to us about fire safety in the home. I found it an interesting dissertation as Stu outlined many of the common causes of fire. The other thing I learned from this session was that FENZ will visit your home and offer advice on fire alarms. Terri and I have taken advantage of this and have received a visit. Following some discussion about what we had (and the need to ensure existing alarms were operable) we had a couple of new smoke alarms installed at no expense to us. The turnout on the night was embarrassing. While it was a cold night, there can be little excuse for such a low attendance.
In contrast, the monthly club run was well attended and was good fun. Jill and John Roberts, last year’s winners, with some assistance from Peter Lockie, pro-
duced a Brass Monkey run that was interesting and entertaining. The need to count a number of silent checks along with a range of questions produced winners in Lynette and Graeme Doree. However, I should add that they had assistance from a couple of backseat passengers, Rob and Jane Sacklyn. Maybe the extra pairs of eyes made the difference? We finished up at Jolly Good Fellows on Lake Tce for a very pleasant meal. My thanks to the organisers for their hard work.
The other two issues that are on my desk at present are figuring out appropriate amendments to our constitution to comply with the new law covering Incorporated societies. In this endeavour I have been provided with several examples from other local organisations which will assist. Also, we are about to undertake some advertising to attract a suitable tenant or tenants to supplement our hall usage (and therefore income). With the loss of several regular tenants over the past few years, our income has taken a bit of a hiding. Massey University is gone, Quiltmakers gone, Maori men’s health groups gone, St John in abeyance – all reduce our income. Hopefully, we can improve things.
Safe travels, Eric
PETROLHEADS
The July coffee run will be on Wednesday the 17th July at the L’Arte cafe, 255 Mapara Road, Acacia Bay at 10am. Meet at the VCC club rooms at 9/20 and drive out in convoy. Thanks and Regards, Barry.
The Invention of the Automobile: An Historical Journey - Part 1
Article adapted by Dean Packwood
The Ford Model T (foreground) and Volkswagen Beetle (background) are among the most mass-produced car models in history.
The journey of the automobile begins with the rudimentary concepts and designs that date back to ancient and medieval times. These early ideas gradually evolved, setting the stage for more sophisticated inventions. In 1649, Hans Hautsch of Nuremberg constructed a clockwork-driven carriage, marking an early attempt at mechanized transportation. By 1672, a small-
scale steam-powered vehicle had been created, though it wasn’t until 1769 that Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot built the first steam-powered automobile capable of human transportation.
Pioneering Innovations in the 19th Century
As the 19th century unfolded, inventors began to explore new possibilities, leading to significant advancements in automotive technology. The de Rivaz engine, one of the first internal combustion engines, emerged during this period, along with an early electric motor. Samuel Brown tested the first industrially applied internal combustion engine in 1826, producing only two units.
Despite setbacks caused by a backlash against large vehicles in the mid-19th century, progress continued. Engineers refined internal combustion engines, developing two- and four-cycle combustion engines and beginning to use gasoline. In 1886, Carl Benz revolutionized the automobile industry by developing a gasoline-powered automobile and producing several identical copies, marking the birth of the modern car.
A replica of Richard Trevithick’s 1801 road locomotive ‘Puffing Devil’.
The Birth of the Automobile Industry
The late 19th and early 20th centuries witnessed rapid advancements and the emergence of key figures in the automobile industry. In 1890, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach formed Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft, which later
Cugnot’s steam wagon, the second (1771) version.
merged with Carl Benz’s company to become Daimler-Benz in 1926, known for the iconic MercedesBenz brand.
During this period, numerous inventors and entrepreneurs ventured into the “horseless carriage” business. Ransom E. Olds founded Oldsmobile in 1897 and introduced the Curved Dash Oldsmobile in 1901. Olds pioneered the assembly line using interchangeable parts, producing thousands of Oldsmobiles by 1903. The Ford Motor Company further transformed the industry by developing the affordable Ford Model T in 1908. By 1913, Ford’s advanced moving assembly line reduced the Model T’s price by almost 50%, making it the first mass-affordable automobile.
Early Power Sources: Steam and Electricity
The quest for a reliable power source for automobiles led to the exploration of steam and electric power. Steam-powered vehicles appeared as early as 1672 when Ferdinand Verbiest built a steampowered toy vehicle for the Kangxi Emperor. In 1770, Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot demonstrated his steam-driven artillery tractor, although it proved impractical. Throughout the 19th century, steampowered vehicles were refined, featuring innovations like hand brakes, multispeed transmissions, and improved steering.
1924 Doble Model E.
The German Flocken Elektrowagen of 1888, perhaps the first electric car in the world.
Electric automobiles also emerged in the 19th century. Ányos Jedlik, a Hungarian inventor, constructed a tiny model car powered by his early electric motor in 1828. Thomas Davenport, a Vermont blacksmith, built a small electric car in 1834, while Professor Sibrandus Stratingh and Christopher Becker created a similar vehicle in 1835. By the late 19th century, electric cars gained popularity, with inventors like Gustave Trouvé and Thomas Parker contributing to their development.
The Rise of Internal Combustion Engines
The development of internal combustion engines was pivotal in the evolution of automobiles. Early attempts used gas mixtures, as suitable liquid fuels were not yet available. François Isaac de Rivaz built an engine powered by a hydrogen and oxygen mixture in 1806.
Right: 1885-built Benz Patent-Motorwagen, the first modern car—a practical, marketable automobile for everyday use. Below: The second Marcus car of 1888.
Samuel Brown’s hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine propelled a vehicle up Shooter’s Hill in London in 1826. Nicolaus Otto and Eugen Langen built a working engine in 1867, and by 1870, Siegfried Marcus had put a gasoline-fueled engine on a handcart.
Carl Benz’s invention of the Benz Patent Motorcar in 1885 is considered the first modern automobile. Benz was granted a patent for his automobile in 1886, and by 1888, he began mass production. The success of Benz’s vehicle was further proven by his wife, Bertha Benz, who completed the first long-distance trip in an automobile in 1888.
The Automobile Industry Takes Off
As the automobile industry took shape, numerous inventors and entrepreneurs contributed to its growth. Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach designed a vehicle specifically as an automobile in 1889. In the United States, pioneers like John William Lambert and Henry Nadig constructed early gasoline-driven vehicles in the 1890s.
The first four-wheeled gasoline-driven automobile in the United Kingdom was built by Frederick Bremer in 1892. Frederick William Lanchester, who also patented the disc brake, constructed another vehicle in 1895. George Foote Foss built a single-cylinder gasoline car in 1896, driving it for four years despite warnings from city officials.
Conclusion
The invention of the automobile was a gradual and multifaceted process, driven by the ingenuity of numerous inventors and engineers over centuries. From early steam-powered experiments to the development of internal combustion engines and the rise of electric vehicles, each innovation played a crucial role in shaping the modern automobile. The combined efforts of these pioneers paved the way for the automotive industry we know today, revolutionizing transportation and transforming society.
Source: Wikipedia
Part 2 Next Month: The Eras of Automobile Invention
Club merchandise available on Club Nights.
Baseball Cap - $16.50
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.
Our fully equipped modern workshop facility offers a reliable, accurate and affordable solution to all your reconditioning and machining needs. Includes high performance race/street, general automotive, motorcycle, marine, light and heavy diesel and industrial.
We offer extremely quick turn around times and can pick-up or deliver if required
Brian Henson / Scott Murray Unit 6 / 465 Broadlands Road Rotokawa, Taupō 3378
Ph; 3773570 Fax; 07 3773572
Email; Engines@hmltd.co.nz
If your car's interior needs some love, reach out to us! We'll be happy to help!
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MANAWATU BRANCH
MOTORCYCLE RALLY - SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2024
FORMAT
9 00 AM Meet at Clubrooms, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North for a tea/coffee before the Rally 9 30 AM Rally Briefing
10 00 AM First bike away
● Run length: Approx 150 MILES
● Fuel is available en route - at Lunch Stop and Afternoon Section
● Lunch in Hunterville (your own choice of Cafes)
● Rally Entry Fee includes a Plaque
● Run will conclude at the Clubrooms for Prize Giving and Evening Light Meal (finger food)
● Please bring your own Drinks for the Light Meal (finger food) (water/tea/coffee will be available)
● Please advise any dietary requirements for lunch and Light Meal (GF, DF)
ENTRANT NAME
VCC MEMBERSHIP NO. EXPIRY DATE
NAVIGATOR (NAME)
TELEPHONE ( ) EMAIL
ADDRESS
BIKE
Please make payment via Internet Banking Manawatu Branch VCC 03 0718 0027253 01 Ref: Name, Reg No., MCRALLY
Please send completed Entry Form to Organisers: Glyn & Cath Clements PO Box 232, Feilding 4740 (ph. 021 0833 4081) Or Email to cbz1@xtra.co.nz (Note: No. 1 not L in email address)
If you haven’t received an email confirmation of entry by the closing date, please contact the Organiser
VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND
29th NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RALLY PALMERSTON NORTH [25TH - 27TH JANUARY 2025]
VCC NZ MEMBERSHIP NUMBER
VCC NZ BRANCH
ENTRANT SURNAME
ENTRANT FIRST NAME
ADDRESS
POSTCODE
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER (LANDLINE)
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER (MOBILE)
EMAIL ADDRESS
NAME OF PASSENGER
MACHINE DETAILS : YEAR - MAKE - MODEL
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS - ENGINE CAPACITY
BIKE REGISTRATION
VCC NZ VEHICLE IDENTITY (VIC) NUMBER (Information must be provided please)
VCC NZ VEHIC LE IDENTITY (VIC) ISSUE DATE (Information must be provided please)
NOMINATED AVERAGE SPEED FOR TIMED SECTION (MAX 40 MPH)
CATEGORY FOR ENTRY (Please tick)
VETERAN (UP TO 1918)
VINTAGE (1919-1931)
POST VINTAGE (1932-1945)
POST WAR (1946-1960)
POST 1960 (1961-1980)
POST 1980 (1981-1994)
COMBINATION (includes 3-wheelers)
SELECT ROUTE OPTION (please tick) (ALL SEALED ROADS)
SHORT ROUTE (50 MILES APPROX) Gentle rolling country
MEDIUM ROUTE (60 MILES APPROX) Winding, hilly, rural
LONG ROUTE (120 MILES APPROX) Winding, hilly, rural
SELECT ADDITIONA L OPTIONS
CONCOURS COMPETITION TWO STROKE
LADY RIDER TWIN CYLINDER
AFTER RALLY TOUR ENTRY (Please complete separate form attached)
29th VCC National Motorcycle Rally
FEES
N.B. EVENT FEES TO BE PAID AT TIME OF ENTRY
ENTRIES CLOSE 31st OCTOBER 2024 N.B. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE
Please return all pages of entry form with payment to: Email: vccnatmcrally2025@gmail.com or send by post to:
Cathy Clements
National Motorcycle Rally Secretary, PO Box 385, Palmerston North 4440
Payment by internet banking to: Westpac Bank a/c. 03-0718-0027253-002
Reference - this is important so we can t rack your payment Please include YOUR NAME ; REGO NO ; REF:MC RALLY
N.B. IF YOU WISH TO STAY ON-SITE AT THE MANAWATU BRANCH CLUBROOMS IN KELVIN GROVE ROAD, PALMERSTON NORTH, YOU MUST BE A SELF CONTAINED VEHICLE THERE ARE NO SHOWER FACILITIES AVAILABLE
PLEASE ADVISE THE RALLY SECRETARY IF YOU ARE USING THIS ACCOMMODATION OPTION. Any further inquiries please contact the Rally Secretary, Cathy Clements at vccnatmcrally2025@gmail com OR phone 027 286 2927. If you wish to kee p a record of your entry, please copy before mailing.
ENTRY FEE PER BIKE (includes both morning and afternoon teas for rider and passenger) Includes one rally plaque - certificate - magnet
ADDITIONAL RALLY PLAQUE
24th JANUARY 2025
26th JANUARY 2025
NIGHT MEAL (MANAWATU BRANCH CLUB ROOMS)
27th JANUARY 2025 SUNDAY LUNCH (BOXED LUNCH)
27th JANUARY 2025
SUNDAY NIGHT PRIZE GIVING DINNER (MANAWATU BRANCH CLUB ROOMS) $65 TOTAL TO PAY FOR MC RALLY $
PLEASE NOTE ANY SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS HERE: ACCOMMODATION IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ENTRANT
FREE MINI BUSES WILL BE PROVIDED TO TRANSPORT YOU FROM YOUR ACCOMMODATION TO THE BRANCH CLUB ROOMS. PLEASE ADVISE THE RALLY SECRETARY IF YOU WISH TO USE THIS SERVICE
FREE SELF CONTAINED CAMPING IS AVAILABLE AT THE MANAWATU VCC GROUNDS
PLEASE ADVISE THE RALLY SECRETARY IF YOU ARE USING THIS ACCOMMODATION OPTION IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL OF YOUR ENTRY BY THE CLOSING DATE PLEASE CONTACT THE RALLY SECRETARY
VCC NZ, MANAWATU BRANCH
PALMERSTON NORTH [27TH - 31ST JANUARY 2025]
ENTRY FORM
VCC NZ MEMBERSHIP NUMBER
VCC NZ BRANCH
ENTRANT SURNAME
ENTRANT FIRST NAME
ADDRESS
POSTCODE
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER (LANDLINE)
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER (MOBILE)
EMAIL ADDRESS
NAME OF PASSENGER
MACHINE DETAILS : YEAR - MAKE - MODEL
BIKE REGISTRATION
FEES
N.B. EVENT FEES TO BE PAID AT TIME OF ENTRY ENTRIES CLOSE 31st OCTOBER 2024 N.B. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE
ENTRY FEE PER BIKE
(includes both morning and afternoon teas for rider at Manawatu Branch Club Rooms)
27TH JANUARY 2025
MONDAY NIGHT DINNER (AT MANAWATU BRANCH CLUB ROOMS)
Bangers, Creamy Mash, Gravy & Onions, Baby Carrots and Minted Peas
28TH JANUARY 2025
TUESDAY NIGHT DINNER (AT MANAWATU BRANCH CLUB ROOMS) MAKE YOUR OWN BURGER NIGHT
29TH JANUARY 2025
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER (AT MANAWATU BRANCH CLUB ROOMS)
Platters of sliced champagne ham with honey mustard on the side
Platters of slice chicken roulade with apricot sauce on the side
Green lettuce salad, sliced tomatoes, beetroot, grated carrot, Bap Buns
30TH JANUARY 2025
THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER (AT MANAWATU BRANCH CLUB ROOMS)
Individual homemade assorted pies, Creamy mash, Baby carrots and minted peas $20
PLEASE TICK YOUR CHOICE OF PIE BELOW (Subject to availability on the night)
MINCE PIE STEAK AND CHEESE PIE CHICKEN PIE
PLEASE NOTE ANY SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS HERE:
TO PAY FOR AR TOUR $
Taupo VCC 2024 Event Calendar
(subject to change)
July 2024
Saturday 6th of July
Sunday 7th of July
Wednesday 10th of July
Sat 13th & Sun 14th July
Monday 15th of July
Wednesday 17th July
6th July – 21st July
August 2024
Sunday 4th of August
Wednesday 14th of August
Monday 19th of August
Wednesday 21st of August
Sunday 25th of August
Monday 26th of August
September 2024
Sunday 1st of September
Wednesday 11th of Sept.
Sunday 15th of September
Monday 16th of September
Wednesday 18th of Sept.
Taupo Brake & Clutch - Caffeine and Cars Show
Breakfast at Café Lacus, 8.30 am
Club Night 7:30 pm: Graham Seay talk about Great Big Machines
Club Run: Hobby Expo Display at Taupo Events Centre
Committee Meeting 5.30 pm
Petrolheads Coffee and Cars, 10.00 am
School Holidays
Breakfast at Café Lacus, 8.30 am
Club Night 7:30 pm: Mid-Winter Pot Luck Dinner
Committee Meeting 5.30 pm
Petrolheads Coffee and Cars, 10.00 am
Club Run: Cancer Society Daffodil Run to Liquorice Café, Motuopa
Daffodil Deliveries around town
Breakfast at Café Lacus, 8.30 am
Club Night: Ten Pin Bowling
Club Run: Breakfast Run
Committee Meeting 5.30 pm
Petrolheads Coffee and Cars, 10.00 am
FOR SALE
I wish to sell a 1969 Triumph Herald Convertible. It is in a good condition but is not on the road (no WOF and registration is on hold).
I would be grateful if you could alert your members to this opportunity. I am based in Auckland.
Regards, David - david@mcewen.co.nz
Taupo Vintage Car Club Hickling Park, AC Baths Ave, Taupo. PO Box 907, Taupo 3351
Taupo Torque is also available online with other VCC magazines via the online digital publisher Issuu. https://issuu.com/vintagecarclubofnewzealand
