Newsletter February 2017
Cover Photo: Jim Chalmers 1952 Austin A90 Atlantic at Jim’s home in Pahiatua—our morning tea stop on the way to Akitio. See page 12. Closing Date for Wairarapa Zenith: 15th of each month. Contributions should be emailed to the Editor—wandmlane@gmail.com or posted to: 15 Willow Park Drive, RD11, Masterton.
Wairarapa Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Clubrooms Postal Address Branch Website Club Night Spare Parts Committee Meet
A&P Showgrounds, Chester Road, Clareville PO Box 7, Masterton, 5840 www.sporty.co.nz/wairarapavcc
First Monday of the month (except January— none) and June (second Monday) at 7.30pm. Open each Tuesday morning following club night. Second Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm
Call and see
Trevor Kenavan for all your joinery requirements
150 Main Street, Greytown Phone: 06 379-8008 Fax: 06 304-9004 2
Your Committee 2016/17 Chairman:
John Clark
378 0380 john@clark.net.nz
Immediate Past Chairperson: Frances Elwin 377 0855 royel@xtra.co.nz Vice Chairman: Willie James 372 4890 waiiti@farmside.co.nz Secretary/Treasurer: Tina Goodin 02041099552 tina.goodin@hotmail.com Club Captain: Gary Lang 372 7593 barbaralang@outlook.co.nz Committee: Paul Furkert 379 5355 paul.furkert@xtra.co.nz Custodian: David Hunter 379 9224 bonnydoone.4@gmail.com Librarian: Pat Dutton 379 791 w.nisbet@xtra.co.nz Beaded Wheels Reporter: Kevin Ball Social Convenor: Val Ball
377 1236 wtakevin@xtra.co.nz 377 1236 wtakevin@xtra.co.nz
Spare Parts: Frank Lipinski 379 7167 Tom Mitchelmore 379 7573 Hugh Hunter 306 9847
tomjean@xtra.co.nz j.h.hunter@xtra.co.nz
Magazine Editor: Myrna Lane
wandmlane@gmail.com
377 3064
Vehicle Inspectors: Francis Pointon 378 6710 Bernie Cheer 379 8337 Graham Reidy 372 7855
pointonmotors@xtra.co.nz g-a.reidy@xtra.co.nz 3
What’s on locally…….. JANUARY: Fri 27th
FEBRUARY: Mon 6th
Sun 12th Thur 23rd MARCH: Mon 6th
Bangers and Beer downstairs at the clubrooms. Don’t miss this inaugural meeting. See page 6.
Waitangi Day but club night as usual. Door: Myrna and Tony Lane. Our speaker is Leon Crosse (ex military). Remembrance Rally Organizers: Kevin and Val Ball. See page 5 for details. Mid Week Run to Martinborough. See page 5.
Sat 11th
Club Night Door Kevin and Val Ball. Rex Porter Rally YOUR entry form is in this magazine.
APRIL: Mon 3rd Sun 9th
Club Night Club Captain’s Run.
MAY: Mon 1st Sat/Sun 6/7th
Club Night Motorcycle Reliability Trial.
JUNE: Sun 11th Mon 12th
Winter Wander Wairarapa Branch AGM.
JULY: Mon 3rd
Club Night
Remembrance Day Rally Sunday, February 12th 2017 Brace yourself for something a little different! With St Patrick’s Day coming up, Kevin and Val are taking us out into a deep dark forest where the little people used to gather and play! Leave your car and enjoy a ride in something totally different. We start at the Farrier’s car park, Masterton at 10 am and end at the clubrooms. Picnic lunch at the venue. Toilets available there. Total distance of around 100 km. This includes 24km (2 X 12) of good gravel. A timed run with manned and silent checks. For further enquiries phone: (06) 377 1236
Mid Week Run—Thursday 23rd February Meet at the club rooms 10.30 am for a 10.45 start to Martinborough via Gladstone and Longbush. Lunch will be at the Margrain Vineyard. Menu priced from $20 for mains. Return via Ponatahi. Please phone Jean or Tom (06) 379 7573 by Tuesday 14th if you will be coming.
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BANGERS AND BEER WHEN: 27th January 2017 WHERE: Downstairs at the clubrooms WHAT TIME: From 5.30 until dark WHAT TO BRING: Something to drink Something to eat (put on the bbq) Club vehicle if possible Ideas for subsequent gatherings WHAT TO THINK ABOUT: Getting home if drinking alcohol ANY QUESTIONS: Ring David Hunter - 3799224
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North Island Easter Rally hosted by Auckland Branch The format of the weekend is as follows: Friday 14 April – Welcome The Clubrooms will be open in the afternoon for a Garden Party. The Spare Parts and Library will be open. Happy hour bar prices. Rally packs available. Dinner 6.00pm – Pizza, salad, and ice cream Saturday 15 April – Rally Day Rally packs available at rally start point at Bruce Pulman Park, Papakura. First car away at 9.30am. Rally over rural and closed forest roads. Saturday Evening – Casual Dinner and Dance at the Clubrooms – live music Sunday 16 April – Touring Run, gymkhana and picnic An easy scenic tour to Brookby for the gymkhana and picnic lunch. View a wonderful collection of vehicles (mainly Rolls Royces) and venture around the village of Clevedon, where there are markets, vineyards and a historic homestead. Sunday Evening – Dinner and Prize giving Limited numbers – to be held at the CT Club in Remuera. Live music We will be posting entry forms to each branch early in the New Year. We have managed to fundraise and get some sponsors on board so prizes are exceptionally good value. If people are looking for accommodation the Ellerslie area would be ideal. For further enquiries contact Russel McAlpine: Email rjmcalpine@xtra.co.nz or call (09)8184285 .
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130th Masterton A&P Show The show is on Saturday 18th February. A special Founders lunch is being held for invited dignitaries and we have been invited to display a selection of our vehicles to honour the history of the Wairarapa. The lunch is being held in one of the historic halls that dates from WWII and, inside the hall, there will also be an exhibition of various memorabilia from past shows. The society is asking for approximately a dozen vehicles. Members attending, must arrive no later than 1.30pm on the day, and they would then be free to leave at a time of their choosing any time after 4pm. Reserved parking will be available right on the edge of the oval adjacent to the hall. The driver of each vehicle (plus one) would be entitled to free entry to the show. This is a great opportunity to show off your vehicle(s) and promote the club As this is a formal invitation we are inviting members to register their interest. Please phone or email me directly before 5th February if you are interested in being part of the display. Myrna Lane Phone: (06) 377 3064 or email: wandmlane@gmail.com. Planning a trip? Tony Haycock – a long-time VCC member and travel agent – specialises in taking small groups to Europe . The tours have a motoring theme but are definitely not “boys only”. The added bonus is that for every new booking made through Tony our branch will benefit by the sum of $200. So before booking your next holiday take a look at Tony’s website www.tonystour.nz or email Tony at tony@nztravelbrokers.co.nz or ring 021 662 441for more information. 8
From the Chair Happy New Year. I am enjoying a summer break. Sheila and I look forward to seeing you all at the many events planned for this year. Keep well and safe motoring. John Clark
January Club Captain’s Report The New Year started out in fine style with a big turnout for our annual Coastal Run. 34 cars from our club participated along with 9 cars from the Central Hawkes Bay and 3 cars from the Austin group making a total of 46 vehicles. All this shows that the club is in good heart. The event was put together by one of our Pahiatua members, Jim Chalmers, and featured a run through Pongaroa to the seaside settlement of Akitio with the choice of two return routes, one of which was over the scenic Rising Sun road. Weather for the day was perfect and we were able to park on the seafront grass for a picnic lunch. We also had the use of the local community centre hall if required. It was very interesting to be able to meet some of the Hawkes Bay members and compare notes. It seems they face the same problems that we do – aging membership. Thanks Jim for arranging the event and to Joan Southey for providing the delightful morning tea (scones with jam and cream and sandwiches) while we inspected Jim’s car collection. I rather fancy Jim’s magnificent 1948 Ford V8 sedan. I am looking forward to Val and Kevin Ball’s Remembrance Rally which promises to be a most interesting day. Gary Lang.
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What is your vehicle really worth? Mossgreen-Webb’s auction of Roy Savages collection of classic cars was held at Southward’s Car Museum on 4 th December last year. Tim Johnston, Willie James and Rob Notley went along to take a look. A Buyer Premium of 15% + GST was added to the hammer price. All cars had a current registration and W.O.F No test driving or starting of the vehicles was allowed and any “viewing” (opening doors or bonnets) was only allowed under strict supervision. Further information could be sought by contacting Roy Savages mechanic. Tim recorded the actual prices that were paid:1965 Austin Healy 3000 1955 Austin A30 1966 Jaguar Mk II 3.8 manual 1964 Jaguar Mk II 3.4 auto 1977 Land Rover Series II 2.3L SWB 1954 M.G.T.F 1250 1953 M.G.T.D 1250 1957 Morris Minor 1000 ute 1956 Morris Minor 1000 ute 1961 Rover 100 Saloon 1963 Rover 110 Mk II 1974 Rover 3500S Series II 1983 BMW 635 GSI Coupe 1969 Mercedes 280SL Auto 1930 Ford Model A Delux Cabriole 1965 Triumph Herald 1975 Triumph 2500 TC 1996 Bentley Azure Drophead Coupe 1965 Wolsley 6-110
Estimate $70000-85000 $8000-10000 $42000-52000 $25000-30000 $8000-12000 $32000-38000 $40000-50000 $5000-8000 $6000-8000 $6000-8000 $7000-10000 $5000-10000 $24000-30000 $130000-150000 $24000-30000 $5000-8000 $3500-5000 $110000-130000 $7000-10000
Actual $95000 $9500 $62000 $35000 $26000 $30000 $36000 $15500 $17000 $9000 $8500 $7500 $21000 $130000 $26000 $6000 $5500 $120000 $11000
1955 Jaguar XK 140
$120000-140000
$225000
$18000-24000
$38000
1967 Jaguar Mk II 2.4 Manual 10
Estimate $5000-7000 $10000-13000 $26000-30000 $8000-10000 $20000-28000 $23000-28000 $85000-105000 $35000-45000 $7000-10000
1957 Rover 90 1966 Rover 3L Auto 1972 Rover 3.5 Coupe Auto 1969 Rover 2000 TC 1973 Rover 3500 Series II Manual 1975 Triumph Stag V8 1969 E Type Jaguar 1955 M.G.T.F. 1500 1968 Morris Minor Actual Total Buyer’s Premium GST on Buyer’s Premium
Actual $8000 $9500 $50000 $9000 $20500 $34000 $125000 $62000 $10000
$1261500 $189225 $28383 $1479108 Prior to the auction Tim was able to obtain a “coffee table” catalogue of all these vehicles by contacting the auctioneers. Another multi vendor auction is being held in Auckland in 2017. This will include collections of cars, motor cycles and automobilia. Entries are now invited. Thanks Tim for an interesting view of our local car market!
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Coastal Run to Akitio—8th January 2017 Left: Morning tea at Jim Chalmer’s home in Pahiatua. I think Jim was “blown away” by the numbers who turned up!
Right: Cars and picnickers crowded the waterfront at Akitio. Joan Southey enjoys the day out. She must be thanked for the great morning tea provided at Jim’s place. Well done Joan!
Left: Tim and Sue Johnston enjoying lunch with friends. See their story later in this issue. Tim was driving his 1931 Ford Model A Delux Roadster.
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Left: The Robbie’s Model A made friends with a very pretty Fiat driven by Wellington branch members.
Right: Hugh Hunter with his 1935 Morris 8 Sports. What have you lost Hugh?
Left: What a great turn out—cars of all shapes and sizes lined the grass verge. Tony counted 40 VCC vehicles. Ten CHB members brought cars and there was one from Manuwatu and the Fiat from Wellington. 13
The same car for 82 years! This person had a great start in life, an early exotic present. Mr. Allen Swift (born 1908 - died 2010) owned and drove the same car for 82 years. Can you imagine even having the same car for 82 years? Mr. Allen Swift ( Springfield , Massachusetts ) received this 1928 RollsRoyce Piccadilly-P1 Roadster from his father, brand new - as a graduation gift in 1928. He drove it up until his death ... At the age of 102. He was the oldest living owner of a car that was purchased new. It was donated to a Springfield museum after his death. It has 1,070,000 miles on it, still runs like a Swiss watch, dead silent at any speed and is in perfect cosmetic condition. 82 years - that's approximately 13,048 miles per year (1087 per month). 1,070,000 (that's miles not kilometres), is 1721998 kilometres! That's British engineering of a bygone era. I don't think they make them like this anymore. Thanks to Willis St Clair for this gem. (Editor)
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VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND (INC) ~ WAIRARAPA BRANCH ~
REX PORTER MEMORIAL RALLY
SATURDAY, 11TH MARCH, 2017 ~ REX PORTER ~ The late Rex Porter, foundation member and Past President of the Wairarapa Branch, joined the Vintage Car Club of NZ (Inc) in 1955 as a member of the Wanganui Branch, being the nearest to Wairarapa in those days. It is to this pioneer motorist, Veteran enthusiast and noted Club member, we dedicate this rally. 15
REX PORTER MEMORIAL RALLY SATURDAY, 11th MARCH, 2017 ENTRANT/DRIVER: _______________________________________________ ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ NAVIGATOR:_____________________________________________________ CONTACT PH/E-MAIL:_____________________________________________ MAKE & YEAR OF VEHICLE:________________________________________ REG. NO.:_________________________
VIC No.:________________
VCC M/SHIP No.:___________________
TICK IF TOURING ONLY
ROUTE:
Long
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Short
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CLASS:________________ (see back page for categories)
PREFERRED SPEED: (Between 15 & 40mph):______________________mph ENTRY FEE:
$
25.00
PLAQUE (optional) $8.00
$___________
LUNCH:
BYO
DINNER:
# meals required @ $25.00 each_____
$___________
TOTAL
$___________
IF ENTRY IS PAID BEFORE 20th FEBRUARY, DEDUCT $12.50 ENTRIES CLOSE 24th FEBRUARY, 2017 (No Late Entries Accepted) Payment details on back page. RALLY ORGANISER: Willie James 06 372 4890
RALLY TREASURER: Tina Goodin 0204 1099552 16
REX PORTER MEMORIAL RALLY SATURDAY, 11th MARCH, 2017 ENTRANT/DRIVER: ________________________________________________ ADDRESS:________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ NAVIGATOR:______________________________________________________ CONTACT PH/E-MAIL:______________________________________________ MAKE & YEAR OF VEHICLE:_________________________________________ REG. NO.:________________________
VIC No.:__________________
VCC M/SHIP No.:___________________
TICK IF TOURING ONLY
ROUTE:
Long
□
Short
□
□
CLASS:________________ (see back page for categories)
PREFERRED SPEED: (Between 15 & 40mph):______________________mph ENTRY FEE:
$
25.00
PLAQUE (optional) $8.00
$___________
LUNCH:
BYO
DINNER:
# meals required @ $25.00 each_____
$___________
TOTAL
$___________
IF ENTRY IS PAID BEFORE 20th FEBRUARY, DEDUCT $12.50 ENTRIES CLOSE 24th FEBRUARY, 2017 (No Late Entries Accepted) Payment details on back page. RALLY ORGANISER: Willie James 06 372 4890
RALLY TREASURER: Tina Goodin 0204 1099552 17
REX PORTER MEMORIAL RALLY SATURDAY, 11TH MARCH, 2017 THE RALLY: The Rally Assembly point is at the Vintage Car Club Rooms at Clareville A&P complex. Rally Briefing at 9.30am. First Vehicle away at 10.00am. This will be an all day competitive rally and will include most aspects of rallying. There will be two routes. The Short route will be approximately 80-90 miles for the day and the Long route approximately 130 miles. Competitors are able to choose the Short or Long route. The Long route contains a short gravel stretch but will present the Wairarapa countryside at its best. If there are insufficient entries in any one class, they may be combined. Entrants must bring their own lunch and thermos. Toilets are available at the lunch stop. The evening Dinner and presentation is at the Clubrooms at Clareville. 6.00pm Drinks—BYO 7.00pm Dinner and prize-giving to follow. REGULATIONS: 1. The event is open to financial members of the VCC of NZ (Inc). 2. Traffic regulations must be strictly observed. 3. Each vehicle must be up to the Club’s accepted standards regarding cleanliness and general mechanical condition. 4. At least one member of the crew must be a financial member of the VCC of NZ (Inc). Membership card must be available. 5. Failure to stop at a check point will incur penalty points. CLASSES: 1. Veteran Car 4. Vintage M/Bike 7.Commercial 9. Post War M/Bike
2. Veteran M/Bike 5. Post Vintage Car 8. Post War Car 10. Post 60 Car
3. Vintage Car 6. Post Vintage M/Bike 11. Post 60 M/Bike
ENTRIES CLOSE 24th FEBRUARY, 2017 (Late Entries Will Not be Accepted) PLEASE FORWARD ENTRY FORM AND FEES TO: The Rally Treasurer, P O Box 7, Masterton, 5840 and Cheques made payable to Wairarapa Branch or Bank Direct to 03-0687-0323649-01 with your name & RP Rally as reference. Completed Entry Forms may be emailed to :- tina.goodin@hotmail.com 18
Coastal Run to Akitio—8th January 2017 We left Tinui at 8am in the 1930 Model A Phaeton with 5 people aboard to meet at Jim Chalmers’ home in Pahiatua to view his collection of cars and have morning tea, which was most appreciated. We were joined by the Austin Club and Central Hawkes Bay Vintage car club, 40 cars in total not including a few moderns. Our route to Akitio was via Makuri and Pongaroa. The weather improved as we headed east thankfully as we were in an open car. Akitio is a beautiful beach. It was very hot where we had our picnic lunch on the beach front under the Norfolk Pine trees. Willie and Sharyn James had a problem when they went to get their lunch out of the boot of the MG. The handle came off and while Willie was looking for a piece of number eight wire Francis Pointon came to the rescue and managed to open it. Some cars returned to Pongaroa via River Road. We had the option of returning to Pahiatua the way we came or over the Towai Rd/Rising Sun Rd. Our party returned to Masterton on Highway 52 after a couple of pints at the Pongaroa Pub. A most enjoyable day, to another coastal spot in our Northern Wairarapa. Sue and Tim Johnston
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A Big Welcome to new members who have joined our branch over the last few months. Barras and Lynley Garrity -
1930 Model A Ford 1937 Chev coupe. Brian Billing 1923 Ford Phaeton 1935 Ford V8 Sedan 1951 Ford Tractor 1946 Harley Davidson. Phill and Suz Halligan - 1935 Pontiac Sedan Simon and Andrea Byrne - 1950 Armstrong Siddeley Kevin Troy and Bev Cameron -1972 Triumph Stag Leon Crosse - Royal Enfield Bullet Maggie O'Gorman -1951 MG Roadster. We hope you enjoy the many activities our branch has to offer.
What did you guess?
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PROPERTY LAW SERVICE LTD Christian Jorgensen - Honorary Solicitor for the Wairarapa Branch of The Vintage Car Club of NZ We can’t fix a Model A but we can help you with: • Buying & selling property • Refinancing • Family Trusts • Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Estates, Wills • Commercial Matters • Subdivisions • Relationship Property Agreements
Property Law Building, Cnr Phone: (06) 370 5102 or Chapel & Perry St, Masterton. (0800) PPTY LAW (0800 778 952) www.propertylaw.co.nz 24
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06 377 4456
Fax 06 377 4247
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Club Library Members are most welcome to borrow books/articles from the Club Library. Please record your name and the book’s title(s) in the Lending Book so that they can be tracked is necessary. If you have any old books/manuals and wish to get rid of them, Pat Dutton, our Librarian, would be love to take them off your hands. Pat can be contacted on (06) 379 7918.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION VEHICLE ID Members who wish to apply for Vehicle Identification Certification (VIC), are asked to contact one of our Branch Vehicle ID Officers. Their names and contact details are provided in each Zenith magazine (generally on page 3). If you wish to participate in any National VCC event, you need to have a Vehicle Identification Certificate. Please don’t leave it to the last minute as it takes some time for the processing of paperwork. VIC Applications: Must be accompanied by the appropriate form which can be downloaded from the VCC NZ website or contact your club secretary. The form should be sent to your local branch secretary for processing. SELLING YOUR VEHICLE? If your vehicle has VIC Certification and you sell your vintage vehicle, please notify NZVCC, P O Box 2546 Christchurch. Ph: 03 366 4461 Fax: (03) 366 0273 or E-mail: admin@vcc.org.nz. INSURING YOUR VEHICLE/ POSSESSIONS? When you insure through VERO, you are helping our Club financially. Just let them know that you are a member of the Wairarapa VCC and quote this number: 043302 COOK STRAIT FERRY BOOKINGS Both the InterIslander and BlueBridge Ferries offer a variety of discounted fares to VCC Members. Contact the companies directly using the Vintage Car Club group booking codes. The staff are generally very helpful. INTERISLANDER: Ph: 0800 878 898 Quote Group Booking Reference Number WH5465 BLUEBRIDGE FERRY: 0800 844 844 Quote Discount Code: ANTIQUECAR 27
FOR SALE MGB GT 1970. The car is in good mechanical condition, has been regularly maintained, and is currently registered and warranted. Upholstery in good condition – some original and some replaced. Owners handbook. Exterior paintwork is showing its age. $11,500.00 ono. Call or txt Ian on 021 624 401. (1)
Parts Department Remember the Spares are open every Tuesday morning following our monthly Club Night or contact Frank, Tom or Hugh for a private viewing - (06) 379 7167 (Frank), (06) 379 7573 (Tom) or (06) 306 9847 (Hugh). If you have any spare parts that may be useful to somebody else we would love to have them.
Members are welcome to advertise their goods for sale, swap or buy. The advertisement does not have to relate to cars/parts, anything goes. Contact Myrna Lane, phone: 06 377 3064 or wandmlane@gmail.com. Please note advertisements will only be published for three consecutive months unless I am notified otherwise.
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Wairarapa Branch—new website Our website now resides on a new domain. The new address is: www.sporty.co.nz/wairarapavcc
Branch Magazines on the web You can now access magazines from other branches on the VCC Website: http://vcc.org.nz/ and click on “News from our Branches”.
WHAT’S ON AROUND THE COUNTRY COMING EVENTS 2017 FEBUARY 2017 4-5 Wellington Branch—Club Captain’s Safari. 5 EBOP Branch East Coast Rally. 11-12 Three Rivers Rally Gisborne Branch. 17-24 25th VCC National Motorcycle Rally and Hub Tour based in Feilding. Contact Horowhenua Branch. 18 Nelson Branch Swapmeet. Contact Ruth (03 5486338). 18-19 Art Deco Rally Napier. Hawkes Bay Branch. 19 Horowhenua Branch—Shannon Spectacular Car Show. MARCH 2017 4 Manawatu Branch—Ruahine Ramble. 11 Taupo Branch—Annual Lake Taupo Rally. 18 Horowhenua Branch—Swap Meet. APRIL 2017 14-17 National Easter Rally hosted by Auckland Branch. 10-12 Taupo Golden Anniversary Rally. . For more information regarding these events please contact the branch involved or contact your club Secretary.
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Sender: The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Wairarapa Branch (Incorporated) P.O. Box 7 MASTERTON 5840
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