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KLAXON
THE VOICE OF THE VINTAGE CAR
September 2020
A recent addition to the Club, Deidre Rennie’s new toy!
1973 MGB GT in Damask Red.
BAY OF PLENTY VINTAGE CAR CLUB (INC)
Email: bayofplenty@vcc.org.nz
WEB SITE: www.bayofplentyvintagecarclub.com
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CHAIRMANS REPORT
August 2020
Hi everyone
The committee met last evening and had a constructive meeting and
discussed our programme for the rest of the year, not a lot left as we are
now into September.
With regards to the COVID-19 status we will keep a close eye on each event
and make decisions closer to the event whether to hold it or cancel it. We
will make sure that everybody is kept safe.
The Swap Meet/Family Day preparations are well on in the planning stage
and we trust that we will still be able to hold this on November 8th , please
note the new DATE.
As I was unable to attend the VCC AGM in Wanganui on the 14 th August,
Alastair Jones stood in for me and represented our club, thanks Alastair. He
has provided a report in this Klaxon, and I will get him to speak at our next
meeting. Unfortunately we were not able to meet with Waikato branch for
the Cancer Society run on the 23 rd August, however we are going to have a
fundraiser at our next club night, watch the BUZZ for further information.
Congratulations goes to our member Rod Brayshaw who was given a Life
Membership of the VCC at the AGM in Wanganui. Rod has done a huge job
on the executive of the VCC and deserves this honour, we will have more on
this at a later date.
As we keep trying to work with the COVID-19 situation please be patient and
keep safe.
Ken
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BOP VCC Coming Local Events
SEPTEMBER 2020
8—Gold Card Morning Tea—At 10:00am at the Smylies home.
14 – Club Night
16 – Mid Week Run
22 - Nog & Natter – Tauranga Citz Club
27 – End of Month Run – ‘Best Lady Navigators Run’ – (Kaaren Smylie)
28 – Committee Meeting
OCTOBER 2020
12 – Club Night
14 – Please note there will be no Mid-Week Run due to Labour Week-
end
18 – End of Month Run & Mid-Week Run combined (PLEASE NOTE
CHANGE OF DATE)
27 – Committee Meeting
27 – Nog & Natter – Te Puke – (Paul McIndoe)
NOVEMBER 2020
8 – SWAP MEET – Convenor - Peter Seton
9 – Club Night
11 – Mid Week Run
24 – Nog & Natter – Tauranga Citz Club
29 – End of month run
30 – Committee Meeting
DECEMBER 2020
2— Annual Bus Trip (changed from previously advised date)
5 - BOP VCC Annual Christmas Party – (Ken Frew & Kaaren Smylie)
12 – BOP VCC Children’s Christmas Party – (Linda Downey)
14 – Club Night
16 – Mid Week Run – Christmas Retirement Villages Run (Kaaren)
18 – Committee Christmas Party & Meeting (Ken & Kaaren)
22 – Nog & Natter (TBC)
Gold Card Morning Tea.
The next function is to be held at Smylie's home at 10 am on Tuesday 8th
September. All Welcome! Please bring finger food to contribute.
For any transport requests please phone John Payne at 570 6084.
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Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club
Important Information
The Club Rooms are located at 29 Cliff Road Tauranga.
P O Box 660, Tauranga, 3144.
Key contacts are:
Chairman– Ken Frew 07 5764263 Email: kenanddiane@xtra.co.nz
Club Captain– Kaaren Smylie 07 5764180 or 021 664341
Secretary– Michael Thorman 07 5444291
Email: bayofplenty@vcc.org.nz
Monthly events—
Club night (except January) 2nd Monday Start time 7.30pm
Mid week run. Wednesday following the club night
End of the month run. Held on the last Sunday of the month.
Committee Meeting. Last Monday of the month
Noggin ‘n’ Natter 4th Tuesday at 6pm
Location Sequence of Noggin ‘n’ Natter
1, Tauranga- Tauranga Citz Club, Cameron Road. Organiser Jim Smylie
2. Te Puke– The Annan restaurant. 4 Palmer Place, Contact is Paul
McIndoe 5733328
3. Tauranga- Tauranga Citz Club, Cameron Road. Organiser Jim Smylie
4. Katikati- Forta Leza Café, SH 2, Katikati. Contact Owen Smith, phone
07 570 2000
If your birthday falls in this month please remember it is
your turn to provide a plate for supper. Our thanks go to
last months birthday people for the food provided.
PLEASE remember to wear your name badges to all events. They can
be ordered from David Joblin phone 544 1690. BADGES ARE FREE TO
NEW MEMBERS.
LIBRARY HOURS— The library will be open on club nights from 7pm. Al-
so on most Monday mornings until midday Yvonne & Paul work in the
library and members are welcome to call in to search for or return
books. If making a special trip please phone beforehand to ensure they
will be there, phone at home on 07 574 8482 or 027 6098510.
HELP US HIRE OUT THE CLUBROOMS!
CONTACT KAAREN SMYLIE 07 5764180 OR 021 664341
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Get your motor running...New Plymouth is all go.
Revised dates have now been confirmed for the next
International Festival Of Motoring.
Originally planned for January 2021
Covid forced the Festival postponement but we can now announce
Our new dates Sunday 16 January to Friday 21 January 2022.
That gives you another whole year to get plans in place, wheels on the road and
budgets sorted (who's picking what price petrol will be by then).
We're looking
forward to a
huge turnout
for this one.
Noggin and Natter- For new members information, this is an oppor-
tunity to meet members in a casual atmosphere, have a meal and a
drink and have a chinwag. It's another great opportunity to catch up
with your fellow motoring buddies in a relaxing atmosphere
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FOR SALE - WANTED TO BUY
For Sale: PRICE REDUCTION 1972 Rover 3500 V8 P6B. $3000.
Further details contact Murray Burt. 07 5495607 (24/8/2020)
For Sale—Nissan Skyline 1993 R33 GTS 25 Auto.117000 original km.
One owner for the last 22 years. Silver. Immaculate and original.
New WOF and reg. $8000. Joe Scott 07.5441941 (01-09-2020)
For Sale: CHEV 1939 Master 85 (Straight Axle). Maroon with beige leather up-
holstery. Blue Flame motor, 12 volt electrics, high ratio diff, fully rebuilt over
many years. Large file of receipts and photographs of work done. Workshop
Manual, Handbook and Parts List. New exterior sun visor included.
Phone Ian 07 8633554 or email ianverrall@outlook.com (24/8/2020)
Wanted to Buy: A pair of front mudguards (fenders) for a 42/46 Chev truck, any
contacts would be appreciated. Contact Gary Cocks 027 576 7060 (24/8/2020)
MIDWEEK RUNAROUND 12/8/20
Who would have believed a ‘short’ run around town from the Club Rooms,
crossing over to the Mount on the main road followed by a circuitous route
back to Sulphur Point would clock up 40km? Cleverly scripted by Chairman Ken
with guidance of a sheet of clues to keep on track, that no one admitted to loss
of route. En route the main purpose was a private viewing of McFall’s tractor
Museum in Hocking Street industrial area off Hewletts Road. Hewletts Road, as
we well know is three laned, with a dedicated Bus lane on the left… where is
Hocking Street? – whoops there is a fast-moving yellow monster looming in the
left mirror.. ******! have to keep going to make a back-track, take off 4km from
accrued mileage.
Owner/curator/restorer Frank was on hand to conduct a well informed resume
concerning each of his diverse collection of historical farm tractors, and memo-
rabilia accumulated during a lifetime of one man’s passion… gripping stuff. Frank
endlessly shedding facts and anecdotes for each machine, one after the other,
covering the original reasons for their working lives, with starting procedures -
one by inserting a lighted wick, and another with a small petrol engine to start
the diesel, and the like. To say nothing of a couple of Ford Thunderbirds, a Rolls
Royce Silver Spur and a 1965 Studebaker Lark.
Although most of the tractors are rather primitive cab-less work horses from a
previous age, each machine has been restored to a high standard, with profes-
sional re-paints – not the one-brush-coat usually thrown at tractors – and incor-
porating original decals and badges. Many with new tyres, and ALL with a trickle
-charged charged battery, ready to go. Several were given demonstration start-
up. Final destination The Fishing Club in Sulphur Point for a full menu lunch,
snack rolls to full fish and chips. Not expensive, and in very pleasant surround-
ings. By Peter Woodend
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7There is still life in petrol yet!
Reports of internal combustions demise have been greatly exaggerated, or so it
seems.
While electric propulsion might seem like the way forward, the actual take-up
in most markets is barely above negligible, infrastructure is fractured, and alt-
hough some advancing economies such as China are moving ahead with zeal on
electric, that's because it is a nation poor in oil and rich in coal. Therefore hard-
ly a denizen of zero carbon emissions. To use a broadcasting metaphor, if the
aim of widespread electric propulsion is to be the equivalent of digital stream-
ing, right now we are on Laserdisc.
Enter Mazda with an alternative future. But it looks just like the Mazda 3 you
say,. Yup – except this handsome medium-sized hatch is powered by a Spark
Controlled Compression Ignition engine with Mild Hybrid technology. From 2.0
litres (right-sized rather than down-sized, and with no forced-air induction) it
produces 179bhp, for 0-62mph in 7.9 seconds and a top speed of 134mph. Not
bad for a UK ₤25,000 family car. Its quiet, revs keenly, and suits the 3’s zippy
yet supple chassis to a “T”. Overall, the Mazda 3 Skyactive-X is a well-made styl-
ish and likeable alternative to a VW Golf – one that claims 96g/km and 43mpg.
Think back to the SPCCI moniker, “compression ignition”. This is the clever bit.
Forecasts reckon that, even by 2035, 85% of cars worldwide will still be pow-
ered by internal combustion engines. Sure, a greater proportion will be hybrids
and plug-ins, and they will likely employ more energy recuperation. Its also like-
ly that internal combustion will work in ways different to how it does now. Such
as this engine.
At 14:1 its compression ratio is substantially higher than any other production
petrol engines, yet also lower than typical diesels, the frictional losses of which
it avoids while yielding greater torque and up to 39% greater efficiency than
spark engines.
Significantly it avoids the unburnt fuel problems of experimental homogeneous
charge compression ignition engines, yet also avoids the higher nitrous oxide
outputs of spark engines., right up to 7,000 rpm.
Mazda wheeled out Dr James Turner of Bath University’s Institute for Advanced
Automotive Propulsion (basically he's Professor Engine!), who said “We didn't
think it would be possible to make an engine like this yet”. Key to its success is
that, while it begins with conventional spark ignition, as it reaches optimum
temperature, so only a tiny amount of injected vapourised fuel is ignited by a
spark, the effect of which is to cause such high compression and temperature
that the rest of the ultra-lean fuel air mixture combusts.
A final thought. By 2035 the motor industry will have to build four internal
combustion engines per second to satisfy world demand.
82020 National AGM Wanganui report
Ken Frew phoned the day before advising he was feeling unwell and asked me to be the
Delegate; no problem as Gwen I were going anyway. Exec.
Meeting points below:
- Diane Quarrie opened by advising Rod Brayshaw, although quite mobile was still having
speech difficulties and questions should be by Email; in the AGM she awarded Rod a well
deserved Honorary Life M’ship for his tremendous work on the Technical Code and John
Coomber was similarly awarded for his lengthy work to the Club.
- A reminder that a Branch Constitutional template was sent out in 2019.
- Branches were asked whether there could be a Club wide strategy to track spares, free
in “Market Place” B.W?
- Branches should check reasons for resignations to monitor possible trends.
- Despite the annual financial accounts showing a small financial loss, it was covered by
the VERO profit share; accordingly no increase in Subs was recommended.
- The March 2021 Exec meeting at Miramar is going to be “full on”, so delegates will
need to plan all day attendance.
- Dates for BOP Br calendar events, namely Swap-Meet and Highland Fling were con-
firmed for 2021.
- A presentation by George Kear (Management Committee) detailing his work on an On-
Line Membership application process. It is ready for a tidy up with Notice of Motion and
Remit discussion at the March 2021 Exec Meeting as it requires ahange to the Constitu-
tion where it will be subjected to Notice of Motion and Remit for the 2021 AGM for all
members to vote on. It will require Br. to process applications quickly when received
from Nat. Office and I for one applaud the initiative as the present process is quite un-
wieldy. The process for allocating the different Br. Levies is equitable.
- With on-going Covid 19 problems, Branches were asked to ensure all events have some
means of contact tracing. Kaaren S. is mindful of our requirements.
- A Health &Safety checklist for events will ensure organisers are covered if there is a
“problem” and the Br. Manual S43 (a) quite satisfactory.
National GM points below:
-Andy Anderson opened with his usual address reminding everyone we members of the
VCC firstly and a Br secondly and touched on early Wanganui B. Members and their cars.
- Re-branding will be discussed at next March Exec Mtg and it is not a Name change.
- Chris Leith is the new Sec-Treasurer replacing Michael Lavender on the Management
Committee.
- Julie Cairns (Nat Office admin) was recognised for her outstanding 25 years of service.
- Gary Beaumont reminded all Members to check insurance cover while work is being
done by friends or businesses as a fire involving two of his motor-bikes was fraught with
problems despite the contractor’s Public Liability cover appearing to be comprehensive.
- Citations for 50 th Awards need to cover vehicles owned if the Member hasn’t been
active.
Continued on page 10
9National AGM Report—Continued from page 9
- O’Seas entrants may not be able to attend the 2022 festival of Hist. Motoring so it be-
hoves all of us to support it with at least 10% of members entering. It will not go ahead if
it appears to be financially unsound and future International Rallies will be in jeopardy.
- All members should ensure E-Mail addresses are up to date with Nat. Office so Presi-
dent can communicate directly and quickly on matters of importance.
- Photos are an excellent means of getting our “message” across on FaceBook.
- A reminder that Branches through their Delegate provide the Club’s direction to the
Management Committee for action.
- John Goddard Trophy awarded to Don Muller (Archivist).
- Club eligible vehicles were sparse, but the “Traveller” looked good and a number of
Branches were not represented due to C19.
It was a pleasure to represent you—Alastair Jones
FOR ALL YOUR GASKETING NEEDS
CONTACT; DARYL & ANNETTE WAKEFIELD PH 07 574 8740
14/68 Tukorako Dr, Mt Maunganui 3116, Bay of Plenty
gasketsbop@xtra.co.nz www.gasketsbop.com
BOP VCC SAY’S “THANK YOU” TO OUR REGULAR SUPPORTERS
CLASSIC TYRES BIRCH AVENUE RADIATORS
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SUMMIT TYRE SERVICES AMS PLUMBING AND GAS
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MEMBERS—PLEASE SUPPORT THESE BUSINESSES AND
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Orders to: Payment details:
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Email: ldowneynz@gmail.com Pay on line, cash or cheque
LAPEL BADGES FOR SALE
Same size as 50c coin
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11New Classics—the cars becoming collectors items
A new wave of enthusiasts is driving more recent models to must-have status. As
far as investments go, there's little doubt classic cars are one of the most fun. As
it turns out, they're not too shabby as a financial decision too. According to a re-
cent AXA XL Art & Lifestyle insurance report on the global classic car market
from 2018 to 2019, classic cars have remained stable "against a backdrop of wide-
spread depreciation in passion assets". Specifically, the AXA report noted "an
escalation in demand for instant classic cars built over the last 10 years".
"A study of the past 10 years suggests something of a switch in interest from
the traditional vintage models (such as Bugatti and Rolls-Royce) towards rac-
ing cars, which may well indicate new buyers entering the market," AXA stat-
ed.
"In the Top Lot segment [cars over 1 million euros] Ferrari once again heads
the table for turnover (mainly by virtue of numbers sold), with Porsche having
vaulted a host of other prestige marques in the past 10 years to now hold
second place, just ahead of Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz."
Christophe Boribon, national auctions manager of Shannons, agrees that new-
er buyers are changing the tide as to what constitutes a "classic" car.
"The baby boomer generation were into their ’60s and ’70s cars, but we’re
seeing new emerging classics amongst younger buyers, with the ’80s and ’90s
limited-production stuff starting to come through," Mr Boribon says.
"Most collectible classics are vehicles that have been produced in limited
numbers, have something quirky or interesting about them or when they
were launched had a certain effect on collectors, whether it was ‘I can’t be-
lieve they brought this out’ or ‘this is revolutionary’."
Brett Mudie, chief marketing officer at Lloyds Auctions, says condition is also
key when determining rising classics. CarAdvice's Kez Casey concurs: "The
thing that makes a mint condition low kilometre HQ Holden or XB Falcon so
valuable is their relative scarcity. No one thought they wouldn't always be
around and used and abused most of them. "Forty-plus years from now
there'll be so many kept-aside VF Commodores and FG X Falcons in showroom
condition that while they won't be worth nothing, I don't reckon they'll repeat
the success of older Holdens and Fords as collectors items."
As a general rule, Mr Mudie adds, "the first and the last runs is where I’d be
parking my money," as well as cars with any kind of celebrity affiliation. With
Mr Mudie and Mr Boribon's guidance, plus input from the CarAdvice team,
we've pulled together a list of cars with rising collector's item status.
Disclaimer: Of course, this article should not be used as official investment
advice. Continued on page 13
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New Classics—the cars becoming collectors items
Japanese sports cars
"There’s been a big appreciation for Japanese sports cars in the last five to 10
years," Mr Boribon says. "In the ’80s and ’90s they started producing some really
interesting cars and the turbo era was an interesting phase for the motoring
industry."
Mr Mudie concurs: "We're seeing less of the traditional Aussie muscle car and
more of the Japanese muscle car, with a rising demand for things
like Mazdas and Datsuns." Specific up-and-comers include the Subaru WRX-STI
(the two-door models in particular), Mazda RX-7, Honda NSX and Nissan Skyline
GT-R.
A key predictor of demand for classic Japanese sports car is their age.
Most US states allow the importation of right-hand drive vehicles 25 years of age
or more. As a result, those still remaining in Japan get snapped up, often irre-
spective of condition.
Porsches from the 1980s
"We're seeing ’80s Porsches starting to come into their own as emerging clas-
sics, particularly the 944 and 928 models," says Mr Boribon.
"Also ’80s and early ’90s 911 models in coupe form (not so much convertibles)
are rising, while the 1984-88 Carrera 3.2 coupe is very popular and very useable
and the 1989 911 C2 and C4 are also both coming into their own now." "The 944
turbo coupe is good buying, [as is] the early 928 from 1977, or later cars like
928S4 and GTS models are also sought after."
CarAdvice's James Ward also notes that the 968CS is rare and, thus, coveted,
while Targas are also on the rise. Mr Boribon adds that the manual iterations of
Porsche models from the ’70s to the ’90s tend to be "more desirable" than their
automatic or tiptronic counterparts.
Continued on page 14
13New Classics—the cars becoming collectors items
Limited-run Fords
At a February 2020 Shannons auction, the top-selling vehicle was a 1970 Ford XY
Falcon 'GT Replica' sedan built by oil company Nulon as part of a prize giveaway
in partnership with Street Machine magazine. With only 246 miles on its odome-
ter, the transformed six-cylinder Falcon 500 fetched $135,000. When it comes to
emerging Ford classics, "it's probably some of the later FPV models and some
GTs, like the Ford Cobra GT in 2008, that have a bit traction," Mr Boribon says.
Early Series 1 Land Rovers
The February 2020 Shannons auction also saw a 1954 Land Rover Series 1 86
SWB utility fetch $46,000.
Previously, UK collectors have also been known to buy up pre-1951 Land Rover
models from farms around Australia because they're so rust-free. Two-door
Range Rovers are also still in hot demand.
Original Toyota Land Cruisers
Original examples of 40, 55 and 60 Series appear to be on the rise.
Mr Mudie also reports having "a couple of early LandCruiser 70 Series traybacks
come through [Lloyds Auctions]."
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class models
"The ’80s and ’90s era Mercedes-Benzes, especially the SL range and the con-
vertibles, are on the rise," Mr Boribon says. "[This includes] later models of the
500SL – like the R129 models from 1990 to 2002 – while the 1983-86 380SL and
1986-90 560SL convertible (107 model) is very popular. Most recently, a 1986
Mercedes-Benz 560SL convertible sold for $85,000 at a Shannons auction. "The
380SL is still great buying and the 1983-86 380SEC and 1986-90 560SEC (W126)
coupes have gained in popularity once again as the super coupes of their day,"
Mr Boribon adds. "The 1986 to 1990 190E Cosworths (the W201 model) are also
extremely rare in Australia."
Limited-run Holdens
While the effects of the Holden brand's demise in Australia may be felt in the
classic car market in years to come, for now it's all about the older models that
were produced in limited numbers or sold out quickly. "It's all about supply and
demand – there were only 85 of the Holden Commodore VS GTSRs ever made,
so they're in demand," Mr Mudie says. "Australians love their muscle cars, so
they love the Blue Meanies and W1s because they were the only ones that sold
out."
Mr Boribon adds: "Some of the VLs, the VKs, even the Police Interceptor VLs are
quite popular with the younger drivers today, while the ’90s HSV models are
coming up." At Shannons' February auction, a low-kilometre 1985 Holden HDT
VK Commodore 'Blue Meanie' Group 'A' SS sedan fetched $110,000 on the same
day General Motors announced the brand would cease to sell cars in Australia
and New Zealand.
Alfa Romeo GTVs
"The late ’70s and early ’80s Alfa GTVs are coming into their own," Mr Boribono
says. "Specifically, the GTV 2.0 Coupe and GTV 2.5 V6 Coupe."
Continued on page 15
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New Classics—the cars becoming collectors items
Last-run BMWs—"The E30 3 Series two-door coupes are proving very popu-
lar, especially the last of the series – the 318iS and 325iS models," Mr Bori-
bon says. "There's also good interest in the ’80s M5s and the 635CSi." This
article was written by Susannah Guthrie -
https://www.caradvice.com.au
PARTS SHED
Contact: Jack 07 5766346
or Colin 027 2629161
Clean out your sheds and bring those
surplus parts down. They may be just what someone
else needs. The Parts shed is open most Monday
mornings
BOP VCC LIBRARY
Contact: Yvonne 07 5748482
We are accepting good clean car
service manuals or books that relate to
automobile history or travel for our
club library . The Library will is open most Monday
mornings.
15CO-EDITORS COMMENTS
This September edition of Klaxon is the first under new co-editors, Deidre
Rennie and Bryce Strong.
You will see that we have made some layout changes, as it is our intention to
make the Klaxon focus on its most important pages (the Chairman's Report
and Coming events), which should make Klaxon easier for Members to read
and use.
We do not intend to write long comments each month, but we do ask for
your support.
Klaxon is only as good and interesting as YOU, the Members, make it.
From our years of Membership we know that most Members have an inter-
esting story regarding some aspect of their Vintage Car life. Some say that
they cannot write it down—just contact Deidre or Bryce and they will write
up the article for you. Even an email article, or a simple word or text article is
acceptable.
How’s this for a suggestion—write about “The Car in my Garage”
Gentle people—Get writing please!
Place names for Vintage Cars
Made from Stainless Steel, these NZ Place names fit
either on top or underneath your classic or vintage vehi-
cle number plate. Available are: Wellington, Waikato,
Napier, Hamilton, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua,
Kaitaia, Tauranga, Auckland. Also Ratrod and Prefect.
Tabs are undrilled. Available with an "up" or "down tab"
Buy now price $30 is for each.
Listing on Trade me -
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?
archive=1&id=2739408589
Peter Alderdice - Auckland VCC Member.
16COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN KEN FREW (DIANE) 07 5764263
VICE CHAIRMAN KERRY WILLIAMSON (MARY) 07 5734207
SECRETARY MICHAEL THORMAN (JANE) 07 5444291
TREASURER KEITH PERKINS (JANE) 07 5781231
CLUB CAPTAIN KAAREN SMYLIE (JIM) 07 576 4180
COMMITTEE BRIAN PRATT (CINDY) 07 5447952
COMMITTEE LINDA DOWNEY (DOUG) 021 02777931
COMMITTEE DOUG BROWN (LINDA) 021 668117
COMMITTEE JAMES TURNER (AMY) 021345053
COMMITTEE KAAREN SMYLIE (JIM) 021664341 or 07 5764180
OTHER ELECTED OFFICERS
HALL HIRE KAAREN SMYLIE (JIM) 021 664341
LIBRARIAN YVONNE BECK (PAUL) 07 5748482
PARTS SHED JACK ANDERSON (MERILYN) 07 5766346
PROPERTY MANAGER JACK ANDERSON (MERILYN) 07 5766346
NAME BADGES DAVID JOBLIN (NOLA) 07 5441690
NEW MEMBERS ALASTAIR JONES (GWEN) 07 5761124
SWAPMEET KEN FREW 07 5764263
VIC CERTIFICATION ALASTAIR JONES (GWEN) 07 5761124
VIC CERTIFICATION IVAN ALLEN (YVONNE) 07 5432629
APPAREL LINDA DOWNEY (DOUG) 02 102777931
KITCHEN YVONNE ALLEN (IVAN) 07 5432629
WELFARE LINDA DOWNEY (DOUG) 02 102777931
HON. SOLICITOR PETER BUTLER (MARION) 07 5756892
WEBSITE PAUL BECK (YVONNE) 07 5748482
KLAXON CO-EDITOR DEIDRE RENNIE (TONY) 021 665 875
KLAXON CO-EDITOR BRYCE STRONG ( CHRISTINE) 07 5763067
FACEBOOK DEIDRE RENNIE (TONY) 021 665 875
SAFETY OFFICER BRIAN PRATT 07 5447952
KLAXON EMAIL: klaxoninfo@gmail.com
CLUB WEBSITE: www.bayofplentyvintagecarclub.com
SECRETARY EMAIL: bayofplenty@vcc.org.nz
For enquires at any time contact Kaaren Smylie (Club Captain) 021-66-43-41
FACEBOOK bay of plenty vintage car club (Public page )
17And some of us went to the movies on 19th August!
The film was "Romantic Road"at the Rialto, Tauranga, and 54 Members
attended. A good showing considering some dropping out for Covid 19 rea-
sons.
The film was about Rupert and Jan Grey, a free-spirited and eccentric upper-
class English couple in their sixties, married for 35 years and on the verge of
retirement. At a time when most couples are preparing for a simple life, this
intrepid pair ignore everyone’s advice and embark on a remarkable journey - to
drive Rupert’s father’s 1936 Rolls Royce across India on their way to a photog-
raphy festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Over six months and some 5000 miles they
fall into company with tea-wallah and maharajahs, dodge tribal conflicts, negoti-
ate with border officials and make constant mechanical repairs. A remarkable
documentary is a rare glimpse
into a unique expedition, a
study of a love story 35 years in
the making and a reminder to
never stop embracing the pos-
sibilities of life.
As one Member commented –
‘only Mad dogs and English-
Hall Cleaning Roster Volunteers
We all use the hall and it needs to be maintained.—if you are able to help all
that is required is a once a month clean which takes about two hours.
If you have forgotten to add your name just email contact Kaaren and she can
add it to the list on the Club notice board for you.
September: Kevin and Kathy Bridgeman
October: Sandy Piercy and Paul Lett
Thank you to those who have volunteered for this important task. However,
volunteers are still required for the rest of the year.
New Members—We welcome the following new Members -
Grant Antram, 24a Sunrise Ave, Mt Manganui
email - grantantram@islandstone.co.nz
John & Jill Whitcombe, 37, Sutherland Road, Tauranga 3112
email - coastbusters@kinect.co.nz
Please contact our Chairman if you have not received your name badges by
our next meeting.
18CLASSIC TYRES
For beaded-edge, high-pressure/straight-sided,
well-based cross-ply, radial, wide whitewall,
imperial, metric, car, truck, motorcycle, also whitewall
trims, steel & wire wheels.
Warehouse: 4/64 TUKORAKO DRIVE,
MOUNT MAUNGANUI
PETER WOODEND
Web: classic-tyres.co.nz
Email: classictyresnz@gmail.com
Postal: P O Box 2245 TAURANGA 3140
07 571 5525
Mobile/warehouse: 027 605 4040
Steve and Jan Jones
VINTAGE, CLASSIC OR MODERN
CARS, MOTOR CYCLES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICE, SALES, REPAIRS
Fuel Tanks Heater cores
Marine Oil Coolers
FOR ANYTHING THAT
NEEDS COOLING
Call in for an obligation free quote
86B BIRCH AVENUE
TAURANGA
Ph: 07 5779883
Email: birchaveradiators@gmail.com
PANEL BEATERS
Bob Hyslop Proprietor
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● QUALITY WORKMANSHIP
● ALL REPAIRS
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74 Courtney Road Tauranga
Phone 07 578 2654
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