VCC TAUPO TORQUE DECEMBER 2024 by Vintage Car Club of New Zealand

Coming Events for Taupo VCC 2024-25

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

Sunday 26th Club Run to Rotorua Lakefront Car Show

FEBRUARY

Sunday 2nd Breakfast at Café Lacus, 8.30 am

Wednesday 12th Club Night: Summer BBQ at the Clubrooms

Sunday 16th Club Open Day for the public at The Landing

Monday 17th Committee Meeting 5.30 pm

Wednesday 19th 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

CLUBROOM 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:

Black and White A5 Booklet

Printing Tips

Although you can print this magazine to A4 (either actual size or scaled to A4), this magazine has been set up in A5 format. This allows you to print 2 pages up on an A4 or even a booklet if your printer supports it.

If you open the magazine file in Acrobat Reader, and select file>print, under Page Size and Handling (see image below), you can print multiple pages per sheet. Click File>Print>Multiple>Pages per sheet> 2

If your printer supports printing both sides of the paper, you can also print a ‘Booklet’. Which allows you to print, then staple and fold up into an A5 magazine.

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Chairman’s Report

Eric

Foley

Chairman’s Report for November 2024

Christmas is almost upon us, folks. No doubt many of you are thinking ahead as to what is to transpire during the festive season. An array of social functions are taking place, from work-do’s to club functions. I hope many of you have paid for our Christmas Lunch on December 8th. I look forward to this event as it is something a little different for us. The thinking was that if the event were held on a Sunday, the poor souls who have to work on a Saturday would be able to attend. However, I guess there are some days that do not suit everybody. I look forward to seeing many of you on the Eighth.

As usual, breakfast at the beginning of the month was well attended. This event, along with the coffee morning, attracts a reasonable and consistent crowd. Club night was an interesting and well-attended evening with the 2003 version of The Italian Job being shown. It was an entertaining evening which again produced lots of chuckles when Murray appeared with his well-made ice cream tray, very much like the cinema of old!

The monthly club run was out to Rangitaiki Tavern, some 40 kilometres southeast of Taupo. It was a first for many of us.

A crowd of about 17 vehicles participated in the run, which was a really good turnout. The weather was good, and our members enjoyed a quiet beverage before the

food arrived. Even though the management was aware that we were coming, the kitchen did not engage any extra staff, and the food was very slow to come. Once the meals did turn up, they were very tasty. I have no doubt that some of our members were somewhat disappointed. I have no doubt that it was particularly disappointing for Murray, who had organised the trip and had been out there previously to check things out.

Members will be pleased to know that hall maintenance continues unabated. Lawns are being mown, light bulbs are being replaced, Donna, our cleaner, carries out her tasks every Thursday morning, and our tenants continue to be respectful. We would, of course, prefer more tenants, and advertising has been undertaken to try to address this problem. We have one new group coming in one morning a month starting next February. I am also very pleased to advise that Twyla Birkbeck has assumed responsibility for hall bookings. She has developed a computer-based diary for bookings. I am very grateful for her offer and met with her recently to provide as much background and support information as possible. I’m sure we all wish Twyla well in this task.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and safe travels wherever you may go.

Eric

Parts

The Hospice House Run

A lovely Spring morning set the scene for a drive in our vehicles with Hospice guests.

After a scrumptious morning tea, which was provided by the friendly Hospice volunteers, we lined our cars up ready for the guests to choose which vehicle they would like to ride in.

We had a very busy morning going out for a pleasant run, then back to collect the next group that was waiting. Quite a few had rides in several cars, with some having owned cars the same as ours. Lots of reminiscing and interesting stories were shared.

Some of the volunteers came along for drive as well.

A very enjoyable morning for both the drivers and passengers.

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

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!

Faded or worn leather/vinyl seats, Damaged leather steering wheel, Scratched dashboard or door panels, Cracked vinyl armrest and shifter.

As an alternative to replacing, Fibrenew can repair & make it look great again.

Don't replace, renew with Fibrenew!

DEAN WILLS

FIBRENEW BAY OF PLENTY

Locally owned and operated

Based in Taupo

Ph: 021 215 6889

Email: bayofplenty@fibrenew.co.nz

Web: www.fibrenew.co.nz

Rob Sinclair

Petrolheads and Monthly Breakfast

Rally Regulations

1. This rally is open to vehicles as defined in the rules of The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.)

2. Eligible entrants must be current financial members of The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.), or overseas residents who are members of a recognised Antique Motoring Club. The entrant must be either the driver, rider, navigator, or passenger of the vehicle entered. Invited guests are deemed Non-Competitive and should not interfere with the competitive section of the rally.

PETROLHEADS

3. Actions that may bring The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) into disrepute will incur disqualification.

4. Any entrant found using any electronic navigation device may be disqualified.

5. We prefer that you carry a fire extinguisher in your vehicle.

6. A minimum of three entries will be required to constitute a class. If insufficient entries are received for any one

7. Entrants restricted to the first 100 vehicles. he pre-rally briefing at 9.00am on Sunday

66th Burma Rally

19th January 2025

Post 1960 Vehicles (P60V)

Principal Sponsor

Post 1980 Vehicles (P80V)

P Pierre Zeilstra Lawns, Gaardens & Horticultre Services

Invited guests and Non-competitive

Entries close 3rd January 2025

The Burma Rally takes place over Wellington Anniversary Weekend and Wanganui’s popular Vintage Weekend. VCC members and Burma Rally vehicles play an important part in the weekend. Entrants are invited to display their vehicles, enjoy the Vintage Weekend activities as well as taking part in the Burma Rally. It is recommended that you book your accommodation now, though not essential. We encourage period costume to be worn at the rally and Vintage Weekend activities. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed gentleman and lady at the prizegiving dinner.

WANGANUI BRANCH

VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND INC

PROGRAMME

Friday 17th January

5 5.00-7.00pm Rally Packs will be available for all. . Meet and greet at the clubrooms, 25 Patapu Street, Wanganui East. Tea & Coffee with finger food will be served to those who have enrolled.

S Saturday 18th January

8 8.00am-4.00pm Vehicles participating in the ‘Wheels on Victoria Ave’ please be parked by 8.30am on Victoria Ave. Follow instructions from Marshals and park in designated areas for display. Look for the VCC sign to collect your Burma Rally packs. Enjoy the Wheels on Victoria Ave Car Show, Caboodle St Carnival, period clothing stalls and more.

4 4.00 – 5.00pm Classic Car Cruise. Meet at Mitre10 carpark. Entry off Taupo Quay or Heads Rd. Pay $15 to the Vintage Weekend Trust, on site, to be eligible for spot prizes. The cruise ends at Barracks Sports Bar, 170 St Hill Street. The Classic Car prize draws will be announced after 6.30pm.

S Sunday 19th January The Burma Rally

Bring your own picnic lunch and refreshments. A Café or two will be open near the lunch stop. The run does contain a gravel section. Rally Packs can be collected from the Rally Secretary at the start of the rally.

8 8.30am

Assemble the Cornmarket Reserve Somme Parade, by the Dublin Street Bridge. Follow parking instructions from the Marshals

9 9.00am Safety briefing, all drivers and navigators must attend

9 9.15am First vehicle away. Starting times as indicated on your rally pack. The rally will conclude at the Clubrooms, Patapu St, Wanganui East. The Parts Shed will be open during this time.

6 6.00pm Pre dinner drinks at the Whanganui Room, Whanganui Racecourse, Purnell Street.

6 6.30pm Dinner and Prizegiving

M Monday 20th January Wellington Anniversary Run

9 9.00am Meet at the Cornmarket Reserve, corner of Somme Pde and Dublin St. The weekend will end with a late morning tea, at a special place of interest. Tea & Coffee will be provided, bring your own nibbles.

Entries close: 3th January 2025. Entries received after this date will be entered as Non-competitive. No exceptions

Preferred method of entry is by online registration at the site bit.ly/vccbr2025 Alternatively, by email, to wanganuirally@gmail.com or mail entry form and payment to c/- The Rally Secretary, Wanganui VCC, PO Box 726, Wanganui 4540 Bank Deposits: 03-0791-0210433-00

PARTICULARS: Your Name CODE: BR2025 REFERENCE Your Vehicle Reg

ENTRY FORM

(YOUR COPY - PLEASE KEEP)

Drivers First Name …………………………………

Drivers Surname ……………………………

Address …………………………………………………….

Email ………………………………………………………..

Cellphone no.………………………………………….

Navigators First Name ………………….…………

Navigators Surname …………………..……………

Vehicle Make …………………………………………….

Model ………………………. Year ………………………

CC Rating ………………Reg. no. ……………..…….

VCC Member no. ……………………………………….

Drivers First Name ……………………………...…...…..…

Drivers Surname ..……………………………………....…..

Address …………………………………………………………..

Cellphone no. .………………………………………….….

Navigators First Name ………………………….…………

Navigators Surname ……..…………………………………

Vehicle Make ………………………………………….……….

Model ………………….…………. Year ………………………

CC Rating …………………… Reg. no. ……..……………..

VCC Member no. …………………………………………….

Please quote just 1 class number SPEED MPH (Please circle) A: 20-30 B: 30-40 Numbers Attending

Entry Fee

Incl one magnet $40..00 ____________ Extra magnet $5.00 ____________

Friday Night Meet (per person) $15.00 ____________

Sunday dinner and prizegiving $50.00 ____________ (per person)

Monday Morning Tea free ____________

Entry Fee

Incl 1 magnet $40.00 $…………. ………….

magnet $5.00 $………….

Friday Night Meet (per person) $15.00 $…….…… …………. Sunday dinner and prizegiving $50.00 $…….……

(per person) Monday Morning Tea free ...………

$________ Please detail special dietary requirements

Queries

R Rally Organiser

Rob O’Keeffe 027 433 2626 R Rally Secretary

Christine Savage 06 3424 755 or 027 338 3321

I If posting or handing to the Rally Secretary, please complete this side and return with your pay ment

Rally Regulations

1. This rally is open to vehicles as defined in the rules of The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.)

3. Actions that may bring The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) into disrepute will incur disqualification.

4. Any entrant found using any electronic navigation device may be disqualified.

5. We prefer that you carry a fire extinguisher in your vehicle.

6. A minimum of three entries will be required to constitute a class. If insufficient entries are received for any one class those entries may be allocated to another similar class. The exception to this is for the Veteran class.

7. E Entrants restricted to the first 100 vehicles.

8 8. S Safety briefing: Entrants must attend the pre-rally briefing at 9.00am on Sunday 19th January 2025

71st DUNEDIN-BRIGHTON VETERAN VEHICLE RUN

66th Burma Rally

19th January 2025

ENTRIES CLOSE 15th January 2025

Post 1980 Vehicles (P80V)

Principal Sponsor Pierre Zeilstra Lawns, Gaardens & Horticultre Services

Invited guests and Non-competitive

The Otago Branch invites you to take part in the 71st Dunedin – Brighton Veteran Car Run.

Entries s close 3rd January 2025

Vehicles will be flagged away from the Octagon We will then drive to Brighton for lunch and field tests

The event is open to all Veteran Vehicles built prior to 1st January 1919. PERIOD COSTUME TO THE ERA OF YOUR VEHICLE IS ENCOURAGED.

SATURDAY 25TH and SUNDAY 26TH JANUARY 2025

You are welcome at our clubrooms Friday Night. For a Noggin and Natter and Supper and Entry packs will also be available from 7.30pm

The event will start from the First Church Carpark –Enter the Carpark off Lower Moray Place and follow Marshalls directions.

THANKS

Rally packs will be available at 8.45am. and the briefing will be at 9.15am sharp.

The cars will leave in order for the short journey to the Octagon, with the Official Opening of the DCC Festival programme. We need to be in the Octagon by 9.45am

Entrants will depart the Octagon from 11.00a.m. for Brighton, which includes the timed section.

Field Tests will be held at Brighton Domain.

Concours Judging will take place at First Church, and at Brighton Domain.

The Concours is a separate competition and is not taken into account in the rally results.

Dinner and Prizegiving will be at The Edgar Centre, Portsmouth Drive, Dunedin

SUNDAY we intend to have a leisurely amble to Careys Bay for natter and lunch, at your own cost.

ENTRIES

CLOSE : 15th January 2025

Enquiries regarding the Rally should be made to Colin Winter Phone (03) 456-4382, (021) 232 1993 email wolseley2@xtra.co.nz

Please credit: VCC of NZ Otago Branch Inc Internet banking: 03-0903-0390951-00 with Brighton and name as Ref.

Send entries to: Nevin Gough email easttaieri@yahoo.com or 125 Forbury Road Saint Clair Dunedin 9012

ENTRY FORM

I wish to enter the following vehicle in the 2025 Dunedin – Brighton Run.

In consideration of the acceptance of this Entry, I agree to be bound by the regulations of the event.

Entrant’s Name _________________________________________

Entrant’s Address _ Email

Phone Number __ VCC Mem No __

Driver’s Name _

Navigator’s Name _______________________________________

Vehicle Make & Model

Year HP __ Reg. Plate__________ Body Style___

Signature of Entrant_________________________________________

Average speed for the Time Trial - Please Circle One

Class Entered: Please Circle One

Class 1 - Vehicles with less than 4 cylinders.

Class 2 - Vehicles with 4 or more cylinders – under 20 hp (RAC)

Class 3 - Vehicles with 4 or more cylinders – 20 hp (RAC) or over.

Class 4 – Motorcycles without gears or variable transmission.

Class 5 – Motorcycles with a gearbox or variable transmission.

Concours Judging: Yes No Please Circle One Entry Fee (includes plaque for completing run) $ 45 Friday Night Noggin and Natter - No FREE

Sat Night Buffet Meal & Prizegiving No ____@ $50.00 pp

SUNDAY LEISURELY AMBLE TO CAREY’S BAY No ____

Please advise in advance of any special dietary requirements.

Please complete the following:

How many previous Dunedin – Brighton Runs has your vehicle completed? …………….

Please write a brief History of your Vehicle for Octagon commentary.[2 or 3 lines]

The event is open to all Veteran Vehicles built prior to 1st January 1919

REGULATIONS

The stewards of the Rally may exclude from the event any driver or passenger who, by his or her behavior, costume, or general approach to the event is in their opinion, likely to bring discredit on the event.

No Electronic Navigational Aids allowed.

Late Entries may be accepted at the discretion of the organisers. NB: Late orders for meals will not be accepted after closing date

Vintage Automobilia Auction

STEVE TROTT IS DOWNSIZING HIS COLLECTION

Get ready for a thrilling auction experience! Explore an exciting collection of vintage automobilia and petroliana, featuring enamel signs, petrol pumps, hubcaps, radiator badges, AA badges, pedal cars, money boxes and so much more. There will be in excess of 100 quality lots.

Once you register your interest we will be in contact to give you event information and catalogue details. Floor bidding and online bidding will be available on the day. The photos show examples of items that will be for sale at the auction. Once the catalogue is finalised in December, there will be no sales of catalogue items before the auction.

ALL CARS, BIKES & COMMERCIALS WELCOME!

Join us for the 12th edition of this fabulous event. Numbers have increased every year with almost 500 vehicles on display in 2020 and a good number in 2024.

The venue is the Rotorua Village Green at the lake front, off Whakaue Street. This is an informal car show open to any individuals or clubs to display their vehicles. Drivers and visitors will be encouraged to make a gold coin donation during the event for St Johns Ambulance.

Car clubs are welcome to display their vehicles in a group. During the day drivers and their companions can enjoy their own picnic lunch under the trees, or take advantage of local eateries, including Rotorua’s “Eat Street” which is at the southern end of the show area.

Come and see Rotorua’s newly developed waterfront boardwalk, as well as many other attractions. This event has been very popular with locals and holiday makers alike. Vehicles range from early vintage to almost new.

For more information email info@rvvcc.org.nz or check our Facebook page for updates. See you there!

Waikato Branch

2025 National North Island

Friday 18th Monday 21st April 2025

Early accommodation booking is recommended.

Entry forms will be available on-line mid-January and entries will close on 30th March 2025

Beaded Wheels said: “…an excellent example of what a marque history should be. Thoroughly researched, well written”.

This book is suitable for anyone interested in New Zealand’s motoring history – and, of course, any Ford fan. The book shops are out of stock, but I still have some to sell. Contact John Stokes on 027 5379491 or email tourist.times@xtra.co.nz

Or order online at www.fordnewzealand.co.nz

Pack and Post: $8.50 to any urban address – add $5 for rural delivery. Can deliver in Wellington region.

Taupo VCC 2024-25 Event Calendar

(subject to change)

December 2024

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

Sunday 26th of January

Monday 27th of January

February 2025

Sunday 2nd of Feb

Tuesday 6th of February

Wednesday 12th of Feb

Sunday 16th of Feb

Monday 17th of Feb

Wednesday 19th of Feb

March 2025

Sunday 2nd of March

Wednesday 12th of March

Sunday 16th of March

Monday 17th of March

Wednesday 19th of March

Friday 29th of March

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

NO COMMITTEE MEETING in January

Club Run to Rotorua Lakefront Car Show

Auckland Anniversary Day

Breakfast at Café Lacus, 8.30 am

Waitangi Day

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

Breakfast at Café Lacus, 8.30 am

Club Night: Bingo Night at the Clubrooms

Committee Meeting 5.30 pm

Petrolheads Coffee and Cars, 10.00 am

Easter – Good Friday

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