TAUPO
Coming Events for Taupo VCC 2024-25
NOVEMBER
Sunday 3rd Breakfast at Café Lacus, 8.30 am
Tuesday 12th Hospice House Run at 10 o’clock. Take their clients out for a ride.
Wednesday 13th Club Run: Drive out to the Rangitaiki Café & Tavern for lunch
Sunday 17th Club Run: Lunch at the Tihoi Tavern
Monday 18th Committee Meeting 5.30 pm
Wednesday 20th Petrolheads Coffee and Cars, 10.00 am
DECEMBER
Sunday 1st Breakfast at Café Lacus, 8.30 am
Sunday 1st Taupo Santa Parade – 2.00 pm
Sunday 8th CHRISTMAS LUNCH at the Clubrooms – 1.00 pm
Monday 16th Committee Meeting 5.30 pm
Wednesday 18th Petrolheads Coffee and Cars, 10.00 am
JANUARY
Sunday 5th Breakfast at Café Lacus, 8.30 am
Wednesday 15th Petrolheads Coffee and Cars, 10.00 am
NO CLUB NIGHT in January
NO COMMITTEE MEETING in January
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
Printed Mag Available
Printed copies of our monthly magazine, Taupo Torque, are now available from Copy Solutions in Taupo!
We email the magazine to Copy Solutions each month, so if you would like a copy, you can visit Copy Solutions in Taupo and purchase one of the following 3 options:
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Chairman’s Report
Eric Foley
Chairman’s Report for October 2024
Breakfast and Coffee Morning are proving to be popular events, attracting a very steady crowd to each event. Thanks must go to Owen and Barry for organising these mornings. They are a great socialising opportunity with very steady numbers at each event. I would like to take this opportunity to remind breakfast attendees again to let Owen know prior to the big day. He needs to let the café management know, and accurate numbers submitted keep managers and organisers happy.
Club night this month was a movie night with the original version of The Italian Job on show. Whilst a little slapstick, it was very entertaining. A good crowd enjoyed the evening and were very amused at halftime when Murray came out of the kitchen with a tray draped around his neck like the ice cream ladies used to use in “the old days .” He had made the tray himself, and it was the source of a good few chuckles. Well done Murray! The next club night (Nov 13th) will be another movie night with version two of The Italian Job. I’m looking forward to it!
The Chairman’s Run was the subject of this month’s club run. A tour by 17 vehicles through rural roads (interrupted by an incorrect instruction) took us to Whakamaru and then on to Atiamuri enabling us to visit “The Bullring” for lunch and liquid refreshments. The meals arrived fairly promptly and were substantial in size. I suspect they are used to feeding truckers and tradies. Once lunch and some
discussion were over, members were free to return home at their leisure. Several were seen clutching doggy bags on departure. Members were positive in their feedback, which is always reassuring, and they seemed to enjoy the outing. I was very pleased with the excellent participation.
Members will be aware that the national body is in the throes of updating the VCC’s constitution. This has created a lot of discussion at Executive meetings and at the recent AGM. I was daft enough to believe that the outcome of the AGM was that all branches were on “the same page”. How wrong was I? The Wellington Branch has made a lot of noise over the proposed changes and seems determined to retain the status quo. No doubt, the next executive meeting will be forced to rehash previous discussions in a vain attempt to move forward. The national body has obtained legal opinions over the need for change in order to comply with the new Incorporated Societies Act, while the Wellington Branch has contrary opinions. We’re going around in circles. Watch this space! In the meantime, our branch will have to update the branch constitution in the near future. I have no doubt there will be a huge turnout of our members when that meeting is called. (Yeah, right.)
Take care out there, folks.
Eric
Movie Night at the Clubrooms
by Maureen
Lights! Camera! Action!
We had a great turnout for the viewing of the 1969 Classic Movie ‘The Italian Job’ starring Michael Caine.
We quickly settled into our seats and enjoyed the comedy/crime, featuring a variety of memorable vehicles, especially the red, white, and blue Mini Coopers. Halftime was marked with Murray Stanley arriving with a nostalgic Usherette Tray, handing out delicious ice cream and chocolate Trumpets.
Thank you, Murray and Barbara, for your efforts in providing us with such a fun evening, I am sure we will all be back again to watch the 2003 remake version on November 13th, as well as the halftime treat.
Maureen
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
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King Country Scenic Tour 2024
by Tony and Pam Mannington, Graeme and Lynette Doree
Taupo Club members Tony and Pam, Graeme, and Lynette travelled over on Friday, the 11th of October, to take part in the King Country Vintage Car Clubs Rally at Taumarunui on Saturday. Being such a popular rally, we were unable to get accommodation in Taumarunui, so we ended up out at a motel in Manunui. King Country VCC got support from Taupo VCC, Bay of Plenty VCC, Auckland VCC, Wanganui VCC, and Waikato VCC.
A great little motel with no frills, clean and tidy, but we did have carports for our cars. Just the trucks rumbling past in the middle of the night.
Saturday morning dawned very foggy and overcast and a little cool. Having to be at the car park in town by 9.00 am, the Stag decided it wasn’t going anywhere. After a little coaxing from Graeme, she burst into life.
Arriving in town, we were greeted by the Rally Organisers to get our Rally packs and instructions for our Rally route.
The Scenic Tour of the King Country is an informal Rally through the country North and South of Taumarunui, stopping for lunch at Ngakonui Valley School and then heading back through Taumarunui. The route was approximately 180km long. They gave us some questions to answer and, of course, silent checks to look out for along the way. We travelled over a mixture of gravel and tarseal roads, some narrow in places. The Organisers decided that they would let the later model cars off first and then down to the oldest. 3 x 1930 Ford Model A’s basically became tail-end Charlie’s. Great sense, so the quicker cars weren’t held up by the slower cars, and so, of course, the faster cars got to lunch first.
Unfortunately for us, leaving the start and getting to the lunch stop was nearly a 4-hour drive. Luckily, lunch was still available.
It was an enjoyable drive on these country roads. We just sat back and enjoyed the scenery, and we arrived back in Taumarunui in time for a late afternoon tea.
Back to the motel for a scrub-up, and we all piled into the Stag ( Model A resting) and returned to the Taumarunui RSA for drinks, dinner, and prize giving.
Unfortunately, Taupo members didn’t make the grade, so there was no silverware for us this time, except for Lynette getting a spot prize for sitting in a lucky seat.
Thank you, King Country VCC, for organising this event. Tony and Pam Mannington. Graeme and Lynette Doree.
PETROLHEADS
The November coffee morning will be at Lava Glass, 165 State Highway 5, Wairakei.
On Wednesday the 20th @ 10 am.
Members can meet at the VCC club rooms at 9/30 and drive out in convoy. See you there! Thanks and Regards, Barry.
Parts department hours are better than ever: 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday 8.00am to 1.00pm Saturday
Parts and Services offer a comprehensive parts and service solution for your car, van, ute, truck, trailer, caravan, fifth-wheeler or campervan. We’re all about smart servicing – that means getting the parts that you need, and servicing your vehicle to your satisfaction every time. Still at; 1 Miro Street, Taupo Web; partsandservices.co.nz Phone; 07 378 2673
Sulphur City Rally - 31st August
by Graeme & Lynette Doree
A quick trip over in the morning from Taupo in cloudy weather with little fog saw Lynette and I arrive at 7-45 in time for the first cuppa. The 37 entrants started to arrive with a good turnout of P60 (14), which was our class. Tony and Pam Mannington arrived in their 1930 A Tudor to 6 entrants in their class.
Team Taupo was assembled and rearing to go.
Some very beautiful vehicles, with a 1929 Graham Paige Coupe being a stand out for me. It wasn’t concours, but it was very rare. Accompanied by another 1929 sedan version. Entrants from Gisborne, Whakatane, and Hamilton all made up the day. The young couple from Gisborne were in a Model A Sedan and had their two small children safely secured in the car seats mounted high enough for them to see out the windows. They won the long-distance award.
We set off at 1-minute intervals in overcast conditions and a bit of thick fog when we left the Rotorua boundaries. It is a nice run through the Waikete Valley on roads less travelled. Past the monastery, then onto Kinleith and round the back to Tokoroa, then out the back once again to Putaruru, the west again to Waiotu, where the school put on a fantastic hot lunch with soup a main, then sweets to round off. Hot drinks were also available. A couple of bonus questions and some out-of-car challenges added a bit of harmless fun to the stop. The distance travelled was about 130km. After lunch, those who wished could go straight back to Rotorua via Highway 5 or follow the afternoon run sheet. Back to Tirau, then Okoroire, then round, then back to Lake Rotorua to meet the road at the eastern side of Ngongotaha. Round the lake, then back to the clubrooms for a cuppa, then prizegiving. Distance back 113km. A great rally organised by a Rotorua member who had never done one before.
Graeme & Lynette Doree.
Waikato “ Tin Lizzie Run” 28th Annual Rally. Taupo
To all interested Club members that would like to see some awesome Model T’s at Taupo on the 22nd to 24th of November.
Model T Club members will be staying at the Lakeside Resort, and on Saturday 23rd, the cars will be leaving at 9.30am from the Lakeside Resort car park, travelling through our beautiful countryside, and returning to Taupo later in the afternoon.
Be at the Lakeside Resort car park between 9.00 to 9.30am to catch up with these beautiful cars.
For further information contact Tony on 027-494 2445 My model A will be hiding in the background?
Parts Shed Report
To make the Taupo VCC Parts Shed more accessible to our members, I am opening up the Parts Shed on a monthly basis.
Opening the Parts Shed for a couple of hours per month, say from 10.00 am until midday on the last Thursday of each month. There is now a bakery across the road, so head over and get a coffee and sticky bun!
Clean out your shed of unwanted bits and bobs, bring them on down, and take home some other bits and bobs. We have got lots of interesting parts and knick-knacks
We are still looking for a small work bench so we can install a small bench grinder (thanks to George) and a vice.
I have managed to find some shelving tucked away in the garage, so I’ll bring it down to see what I can do with it.
November the 28th is planned for our next “Open for Business” day, 10.00am to midday.
Looking forward to seeing you down at the Parts Shed, Cheers, Tony Mannington. 027-494 2445
Entry Form
Entries Close Friday 8 December 2024
Owner s Name: __________________________________________________
Postal Address: __________________________________________________
Email Address:
Mobile & or Home Phone Numbers: __________________________________ (if different from Owner): _____________________________
Your VCC Membership Number (i.e. 17/12345): _______________________
What is your Own Rally Number (if you have one): _____________________ ________
Please advise its number of cylinders: ________________________________
Registration No: _____________
Nominated Average Speed: __________ mph or km/hr (circle)
Route (tick): Short Long
Approx: 40 Miles
Approx: 80 -100 Miles (may include gravel)
Are you entering the Concours Judging (tick): Yes No
PAYMENT
Entry Fee (Inc. Friday Supper & Commemorative Plaque): $ 25.00
Boxed Lunch at $17 per person: No: ____ $_______
2 Course Meal at $30 per person: No: ____ $_______
Please advise any food intolerances: ____________________________________________________ Total $_______
Please post to:
Rally Organisers, Southland Vintage Car Club
PO Box 1240, Invercargill 9840
Pay by Internet Banking: SBS 03-1355-0799805-02 Tick if paying by internet banking.
Please note your name & 70th Ann Rally in the Reference Boxes.
70th Anniversary Rally
Saturday 1st February 2025
Eligibility:
This event is open to financial members of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand to enter their Class Eligible vehicles All classes including motorcycles & mopeds.
Event:
Rally packs can be collected from the SVCC Clubrooms, 46 Ariki Avenue, Otatara on Friday evening (31/1), we are hosting a Noggin Natter (bar open & supper supplied) or on rally day.
Entrants will depart from the Feldwick Gates Queens Park Gala Street, Invercargill. Saturday 1st February 2025. All entrants are asked to arrive by 9:30am for the rally briefing first vehicle away at 10:00am.
General:
The rally will include a break for lunch, followed by Field Tests, with a return route to the clubrooms.
The evening meal will commence at 6:00pm, followed by Prize Giving.
Any questions, contact our Club Captain:
Gerry Pethick: 0210 298 5620
INVITATION TO ATTEND
Dear Members
The BOP Branch of the VCC is privileged to have as their guest speaker for their November meeting Garry Jackson, President of the NZ Federation of Motoring Clubs.
You are invited to join other motoring clubs to a ‘Meet and Greet’ evening with Garry next month, details are as follows.
DATE – Monday 11 November
TIME – 7.30pm
VENUE – The BOP Clubrooms, 29 Cliff Road, Tauranga
Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this very informative evening not only about the Federation, but also Garry’s 55-year automotive business career in New Zealand and internationally.
Garry’s accomplishments include nine years as a Senior Consultant to Ford’s growth strategy in China, President of the Mustang Club, the Mayor of Hurunui District for two terms, and past President of the Rotary Club of Christchurch.
PS: A delicious supper will be served, and the Club Parts Sheds will be open for business at 7pm.
Best wishes
Kaaren Smylie BOP VCC Club Captain
Taupo VCC 2024-25 Event Calendar
(subject to change)
November 2024
Sunday 3rd of Nov
Tuesday 12th of Nov
Wednesday 13th of Nov
Sunday 17th of Nov
Monday 18th of Nov
Wednesday 20th of Nov
December 2024
Sunday 1st of Dec
Sunday 1st of Dec
Sunday 8th of Dec
Monday 16th of Dec
Wednesday 18th of Dec
January 2025
Sunday 5th of Jan
Wednesday 15th of Jan
Breakfast at Café Lacus, 8.30 am
Hospice House Run at 10 o’clock. Take their clients out for a ride.
. Club Night: Movie Night Part 2 – “The Italian Job Re-make” (2003)
Club Run: Drive out to the Rangitaiki Café & Tavern for lunch
Committee Meeting 5.30 pm
Petrolheads Coffee and Cars, 10.00 am
Breakfast at Café Lacus, 8.30 am
Taupo Santa Parade – 2.00 pm
CHRISTMAS LUNCH at the Clubrooms –1.00 pm
Committee Meeting 5.30 pm
Petrolheads Coffee and Cars, 10.00 am
Breakfast at Café Lacus, 8.30 am
Petrolheads Coffee and Cars, 10.00 am
NO CLUB NIGHT in January .
February 2025
Sunday 2nd of Feb
Wednesday 12th of Feb
Sunday 16th of Feb
Monday 17th of Feb
Wednesday 19th of Feb
NO COMMITTEE MEETING in January
Breakfast at Café Lacus, 8.30 am
Club Night: Summer BBQ at the Clubrooms
Club Open Day for the public at The Landing
Committee Meeting 5.30 pm
Petrolheads Coffee and Cars, 10.00 am
Taupo Vintage Car Club Hickling Park, AC Baths Ave, Taupo. PO Box 907, Taupo 3351
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