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Hawke’s Bay Branch Newsletter
THE MAG
march 2019
Official publication of the Hawke’s Bay branch of the vintage car club of New Zealand (inc.) www.hbvcc.org.nz
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HAWKE’S BAY
BRANCH CONTACTS//
Chairman: Ian Elmsly (Kay) Club Custodian: Steve Donovan
p. 06 845 0577 p. 06 835 9956
c. 0274 790 682 c. 027 217 7730
ian.elmsly@xtra.co.nz stevedon@xtra co.nz
Club Captain: Esther Smith (Graham) Club Room Hire: Ana Brock-Jest
p. 06 843 9668 p. 06 835 1722
c. 027 464-7314 c. 021 022 75635
humber@xtra.co.nz abrockjest@aol.com
Secretary: Peter Ball (Helen) Cruise Ship Co-ordinator
p. 06 843 6979 Beaded Wheels: Helen Ball (Peter)
hawkesbay@vcc.org.nz p. 06 8436979
Treasurer: Paul Eager (Carol) jaxon.ball@gmail.com
p. 06 845 4779 Mag Editor: Kay Elmsly
c. 027231 4304 p. 06 845 0577
paul-carol@xtra.co.nz c. 027 2866 480
Committee: Malcolm Blair (Lesley) ian.elmsly@xtra.co.nz
p. 06 843 7664 Mag Printer: Liv Coleske
c. 021 576 360 p. 06 845 3276
malcolmblair52@gmail.com themag.vcc@gmail.com
Kevin McGrath Spares Manager: Brian Taylor (Margaret)
p. 06 844 7626 p. 06 844 5982
kevinmcgrath@xtra.co.nz c. 027 443 6009
Trevor Charman (Lyn) Spare Crew: Dave Roberton 06 843 5151
p. 06 844 5140 Geoff Johnson 06 879 9700
c. 027 292 6068
trevlyncharm@actrix.co.nz Bruce Carrad 06 843 6717
Ian Workman 06 844 7162
Steve Trott (Jo)
p. 06 835 2452 Allan Twort 06 845 0438
c. 021 460 159 Peter Crocker 06 876 4485
stevetrott@xtra.co.nz Peter Ball 06 843 6979
Steve Donovan (Pam) Colin Sheriff 06 845 2572
p. 06 835 9956
c. 027 217 7730 John Durry 06 843 5798
stevedon@xtra co.nz
Librarian Allan Twort (Helen)
p. 06 845 0438 HB Branch Life Members
ah_ha@xtra.co.nz Allan Harris life member
Trevor Charman life member
March 2019
Volume 98 // Number 03 // March 2019
CONTENTS
HB Branch Contacts 4
Chairman’s Report 6
Club Captains Report 7
March Club Run 8
Up & Coming Events 9
Thursday Night Valetines Dinner 10
Art Deco Friday Rally 11
Art Deco Saturday 12
Your Branch Photos 14
Art Deco Saturday 17
Art Deco Sunday 18
Hooters 19
Sponsors Presentation 20
Wanted 21
Notice Board 22
Calendar of Events 24
Branch Events 25
For Sale 26
BRANCH DETAILS Club night 2nd Wednesday
POSTAL: PO Box 3406, Napier 4142 of month 7.30pm at Clubrooms
Clubrooms: 67 Sandy Rd, Meeanee, Napier supper provided.
Phone: (06) 835 1483 Clubrooms, library & Spares
email: hawkesbay@vcc.org.nz DEPARTMENT OPEN Tuesday morning
www.hbvcc.org.nz 9-11am. Morning Tea available.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT//
By Ian Elmsly
Well what a month! To say it has been full gathered masses. Following the Parade the
on would be an understatement and to those Clubs Car Rides again proved immensely
involved in anyway with Art Deco would popular over both days and in excess of $4,000
know what I mean. was raised. Special thanks must go here to
Our week really started with the Club Night those who provided open cars that were the
on Wednesday we were given an interesting peoples choice (yes sorry, I had to park my
talk by Fred & Elisabeth Smits on their round Erskine up after 4 rounds on Saturday and
the world travels in their Mercedes, supported was totally rejected on Sunday from the start
with some interesting slides. Never again will I – any wonder I have a complex!!) The Sunday
moan about gravel roads in NZ! morning breakfast was great, although for
some strange reason, numbers on the day
Thursday kicked off the start of Art Deco with were down from the registered total, but the
the Valentines Dinner at the Clubrooms, with food was good, the entertainment was good,
some 98 bums on seats for an interesting night the weather was lovely, so what was not to
of congenial company, a great talk by Jos & like?
Scott O’Donnell on the Richardson’s Museum,
the couples fashion parade (there seemed All in all, a successful Art Deco and a big
more than half the room stood up to take thank you to those members and visitors who
part) with the winning couple taking away a mucked in and made it such a success. These
$200 voucher for Charleston Chic, followed by efforts are appreciated by the Committee and
a trio with fabulous voices who capped off the Club.
night. Of course the cuisine was divine!! And Our Friday Kitchen has recommenced with
feedback from the night has been very good. the first up being a trip down memory lane
On to Friday and the Art Deco Rally, again with Fish and Chips served and a good crowd
well organised and run by the Smithy’s and in. Well done to Malcolm & Lesley Blair for
while numbers on the day were down on stepping up and keeping what has become a
the registrations, it proved an enjoyable very “social night” at the end of each month.
run with a superb lunch spot. All this left Well that’s it from me, hope to see some of you
Friday night free to enjoy being uptown (or at the North Island Club Captains BBQ on the
just putting the feet up in front of the telly) 10th March before I head off for a break!
before reassembling Saturday morning at Safe motoring.
the Clubrooms before hitting town for the
Parade. With a variety of “commercial”
vehicles and a great selection of veterans, the
parade was again hugely popular with the
March 2019
CLUB CAPTAIN//
By Esther Smith
Art Deco is done and dusted. It was a very Barbecue on the same day. We will be
successful weekend, tiring but fun and hosting the entrants for a barbecue at
interesting. Graham and I had been asked the clubrooms, our branch members are
if our car could be used for transporting welcome to come along cost $20.00 per
VIP’s in the parade and having rushed person, again refer elsewhere in the Mag
from closing up the clubrooms after the for details.
morning tea to meet Graham at the start of We need numbers for catering so please
the parade, luckily there is parking under contact me to get your name down.
the building I work in. I then wasn’t at all
impressed to find that there was no room COMING EVENTS:
for me in our car, it was too hot to walk, my
Upcoming events are:
feet were killing me, however fortunately I
was able to hitch a ride with some obliging • Wednesday 6th March 2019 –Mid week
locals, so could sit in the back seat giving my run and committee meeting night
best royal wave. • Sunday 10th March 2019-Club Run and
Also many thanks to all the volunteers who evening barbecue with NI Club Captains
assisted during the weekend your help was tour.
very much appreciated. • Wednesdy13th March 2019 –Club Night
Our March run will be held on Sunday the • Friday 29th March 2019 –The Kitchen
10th of March, this is to enable us to meet
up with the NI Club Captains tour entrants
who are travelling down from Taupo. April Club Run: Will be organised by Leslie
We will meet the tour participants at the and Malcolm Blair looks interesting, more
Glenfalls DOC Campsite on Waitara Road details in the next Mag
which is off SH5 (Napier /Taupo Road).
Don’t forget if you have any ideas for run’s
Refer elsewhere in the Mag for directions
or interesting places to visit let me know.
and times.
Regards to all
Trevor Charman is looking after this run
and he would like an indication of numbers
attending.
Trevor can be contacted on 06 8445140
0r 027 292 6068 or email him on
trevlyncharm@actrix.co.nz
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HAWKE’S BAY VCC RUN
Sunday 10th March 2019.
To meet up with the NI Club Captains Tour
We will meet the tour participants at the Glenfalls DOC Campsite
on Waitara Road which is off SH5 (Napier /Taupo Road)
Entrants to make their own way to the campsite for morning tea at about
10am
How to get there:
1. Proceed to the SH2/SH5 Intersection North of Bay View
2. Turn north onto SH5
3. Continue on SH5 for approx. 38.10 km (23.67 mi)
4. Turn right into Waitara Road (if you cross the Mohaka bridge you have gone to
far)
5. Continue on Waitara Road for 7.55 km (4.69 mi) to the campsite on your left by
the river
6. Have morning tea and pick up your instructions for the rest of the run
We will meet up with the tour participants who will be travelling from Taupo.
And then continue with them to Tutira School for lunch, returning home over the
back roads
What to bring
1. Picnic Morning Tea and lunch,
2. There is a dodgy toilet at the campsite, but better facilities at the school
The Run organiser is Trevor Charman
He would like an indication of numbers attending so give him a call on 06 8445140
0r 027 292 6068 or email him on trevlyncharm@actrix.co.nz
March 2019
UP & COMING
EVENTS//
MID WEEK RUN CLUB NIGHT
Wednesday 6th March Wednesday 13th March
ALWAYS 1st Wednesday of the Month. Come along for a chat after the meeting
while you have a cup of coffee or tea.
• Where: Meet at HB Vintage Club Rooms
• Time: 10.30am
KITCHEN NIGHT
CLUB RUN Friday 29th March
Sunday 10th March
Numbers needed by 25th March
to Malcolm & Lesley Blair ph 06 843 7664
Hosting The North Island Club Captain’s or 021 576 360 or email
Run and BBQ. More info on page 8. malcolmblair52@gmail.com.
CAPTAINS BARBEQUE
Join the tour entrants for a BBQ at the
club rooms at 5.30pm.
• BYO drinks $20 per head
• Open to all club members but numbers
are required so if you are planning to
join in please let Esther Smith know by
Tuesday 5th March please on 06 843 9668
or 027 464-7314.
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THURSDAY NIGHT
VALENTINES DINNER//
» Club setting for valentines dinner » Jos O’Donnell giving interesting talk on
Richardson’s Museum in Invercargill.
» All the Best Dressed couples after being introduced by Bertie.
» Left: 1st place for best dressed couple are Dennis & » The team ready for serving dinner
Pamela Hanley. Right: runners up Helen & Steve Gray
March 2019ART DECO
FRIDAY RALLY//
» Beautiful cars under the trees » Cars arriving for lunch
» Veterans lined up
» Craig giving a talk on the history of the homestead » Picnic Lunch on the beautiful grounds
11ART DECO
SATURDAY//
» Peoples Choice Prize goes » The sponsors choice award » Prize to Samantha Cave &
to Gavin Bartlett in his to Doug & Barbara Bixley Kate Alexander for the best
1928 Ford AA flatbed truck presented by Ian Elmsly dressed children’s award
presented by John southward
» Best dressed Family was the
Rendle Family
» Best Dressed Female Chris » Best dressed Male Kevin » Commercial Rally
Sawers Presented by Jacqui Davis Presented by Esther winner was Trevor & lyn
Madeline Smith Charman in their 1930
ford model A pickup
March 2019*Refers to 136LiL & 136LiHD45
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13YOUR BRANCH PHOTOS// ART DECO WEEKEND // » Everyone enjoying the evening’s entertainment » Rally destination was at the Homestead of Craig Hickson » Everyone enjoying their morning tea March 2019
» Vintage bikes
» Getting ready for parade » The Parade
» Car rides
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Mobile: 0274 837 155 HBVCC members
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• Emails, printers, modem/router EFTPOS
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March 2019ART DECO
SATURDAY//
All HBVCC Art Deco events were
well attended with many participants
from out of town. Hawke’s Bay put
on a great show and the weather was
superb. Car rides were a hit with the
public, the town was buzzing with
happy vibes.
» Art Deco Rally Winner Austin & Guerin in their
1916 Buick DX45 presented by Graham Smith
» Magnificent men in their flying machines
17ART DECO SUNDAY// » Bay City Stompers entertaining during breakfast » Vintage cars & trucks at the club » Napier Pipe Band March 2019
HOOTERS//
Ana @ Hooters
Hi Folks, this pretty noddy looking car is heading
Another successful Art Deco Festival, the overseas but at least we know it’s going to
weather held out and the crowds seemed a good home. It is currently on route to it’s
bigger than previous years. We had a crazy new owner in the UK. Martin Males the
week with cruise ships in every day with owner of the Swallow side car company.
lots of different people and a huge mix
of nationalities wanting a drive round to
experience the Art Deco atmosphere. It’s
a shame that those over deco were not
told they were arriving into the Art Deco
Festival in full swing but all seemed to truly
enjoy their day. We even met a few who
went back to the ship to change and come
back into town in more fitting deco attire. No rest for the wicked, we had a 12 car
A huge thanks to our Steve D! He managed convoy the Monday after the festivities and
to keep all cars working all week with two cruise ships in port too. Steve D has
only a puncture of the bus being a hiccup been kept very busy on maintenance and
but in true Art Deco style the Austin bus preparing the fleet for a 15 car convoy this
stepped in and helped us out taking our weekend. The logistics and preparation for
customers on a ride around whilst we fixed this one has been a challenge but we hope
the puncture. our guests will thoroughly enjoy being part
of the biggest ‘all Hooters’ convoy to date.
The car rides on Saturday and Sunday went
well and hopefully we helped get some Here’s a few of my favourite pics from deco:
funds in for the club.
We had a whopping 9 cars in the parade
this year. We had the two commercials in
the feature marque, 4 of Hooters finest open
top tourers and then sadly, as a few of our
entered friends had to drop out for various
reasons we managed to get both V12
Lagonda’s and the Austin Swallow recently
arrived in the shed.
I thoroughly enjoyed having the pleasure
myself of driving the 1930 Swallow in the
parade, it’s final drive in New Zealand,
a fitting final hoorah! Sad as it is that Well that’s it for another month, be seeing
you…
19SPONSORS PRESENTATION// A cheque for $5,000 dollars was presented to Steve Trott for the HB Vintage Car Club by Ian Elmsly representing Euro City as main sponsor for Art Deco 2019 at the Club Meeting on the 13th February. Euro City’s sponsorship of the Hawke’s Bay Branch of the Vintage Car Club for Art Deco Festival has spanned the past three years and has provided the club with a total of $15,000 over that period, and as a local business it has been proud to be associated with the club and the successful running of their events for Art Deco. March 2019
WANTED//
WANTED BLACK TV CABINET, 350x700x430 with two glass doors.
Phone Dave Roberton 843 5151
WANTED DODGE PARTS My son Alec’s 1925 has just wrecked a 20 inch steel
disc rim, so we are desperately trying to locate at least one to get the vehicle back
on the road. An extra 1 or 2 would be great so as to have a spare. Contact Simon
O’Hara phone 06 370 8844 or cell 021 141 2332.
WANTED RIMS 1928 Fast Four sedan, at least 2 x 19 inch split rims to fit onto the
wooden spoke wheels. We would be keen to hear of any other spare Parts to suit the
1928 fast four and both 1924 and 1925 cars. Contact Simon O’Hara phone 06 370
8844 or cell 021 141 2332.
WANTED AUSTIN CHAMP PARTS ph. Pete Judd 0274 483025
If any of these ads are no longer required please contact
“The Editor” Thank you.
CLUB SPARE PARTS CORNER//
For any enquiries phone Brian Taylor on 027 4436009 or contact the Club’s Spares
Dept. on Tuesday mornings between 9am & 11am on 06 835 1483.
21NOTICE BOARD//
If you want to add any notices to the notice board please contact the Editor.
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March 2019CLUB ROOM HIRE
Hiring of club rooms is only available
to financial club members who must be
present on the premises for the duration
of hire and be solely responsible for hireage.
BOOKING CONTACT:
Ana Brock-Jest (only bet ween
the hours of 9am-5pm please)
Work 06 835 1722
(hooters vintage & classic vehicle hire)
Mobile 021 02275635
Email: abrockjest@aol.Com
Club Custodian is Steve Donovan:
Contact 027 217 7730
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23CALENDAR OF EVENTS//
MARCH APRIL
6 MID WEEK RUN 3 MID WEEK RUN
COMMITTEE MEETING COMMITTEE MEETING
10 CLUB RUN + NORTH ISLAND 10 CLUB NIGHT
CLUB CAPTAIN BBQ
14 CLUB RUN
13 CLUB NIGHT
26 KITCHEN NIGHT
29 KITCHEN NIGHT
FUTURE EVENTS//
10 MARCH NORTH ISLAND CLUB CAPTAIN BBQ
March 2019HBVCC
BRANCH EVENTS//
25FOR SALE// CLOTHING TAPE Mend your furs in time for Winter Art Deco 2019. $3.50 per metre. Phone Carolyn on 06 844 3324 or email carolyn@asian-seed.co.nz. FOR SALE 1952 Ford Perfect – Car is virtually complete and goes. Needs Restoration - $100.00 Phone Bruce 06 8444 408 FOR SALE MORRIS MARINA UTE 1981 Very Good Condition. L ots of spares $6,000. Phone Basil Rouse on 06 835 6068 or 027 2030811. MORRIS MINOR TOW BAR $40 DRY RIDER MOTORCYCLE JACKET with zip in liner as new condition Medium Size $70. Elbow, shoulder & Back protectors RJAYS RED SUMMER MOTORCYCLE RIDING JACKET zip out liner medium size $50.00. Elbow, shoulder & Back protectors MARK 1 CORTINA SUPER 1966 DRIVES WELL $12,000. Ph. Bruce on 06 8436717 MORRIS 8 SERIES E 1939 2 door Pre War Classic in excellent condition. Phone Glyn on 06 8397881 or 0276 485192 for more details. FREE Two sound-looking 16” Sankey-type steel wheels. Five stud with studs at 2.5” centres. Fitted with 5.00/54.25 x 16 tyres. Tyres probably not warrantable but OK for a vehicle under restoration. Wheels take centre screw on hubcaps. Possibly late 1930s/ 1940s Vauxhall 10 or 12. Free. Contact Graham Smith Ph. 06 843 9668 or e-mail humber@xtra.co.nz FOR SALE (OFFERS) Two 4.75/5.00 x 19” Lucus tyres. Possibly just warrantable but OK for retreading. Offers Contact Graham Smith Ph. 06 843 9668 or email humber@xtra.co.nz. If any of these ads are no longer required please contact “The Editor” Thank you. March 2019
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