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Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by Oldfart » Sat May 03, 2014 8:31 pm

Time to re-vitalise this.
For those wondering, yes the class is going ahead. We are slowly getting more cars and owners who want to play. Small beginnings but who knows where it will go. There may be a few at Pebblebrook hillclimb, HD have offered to host more races at some of their classic meetings (really need at least 8 on the grid) and the next HRSCC/VCC meeting at Taupo in December is an opportunity.
Next "new" car for preparation just arrived here, a Peugeot 203.

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by Oldfart » Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:36 am

Have a look at this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94IGD7KPM-0

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by rogered » Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:59 am

AMCO72 wrote:Oldfart......how are entries going for this weekend in the pre60 class?

Hoping for some fine weather, interesting racing, and meeting some roaring season members. Well worth a watch you guys.

I hear, from a usual reliable source, that the Roycroft Bugatti has been refitted with the Jaguar engine that it did so much of its racing with.......can you imagine driving that thing to the south island to compete, cos this is what Ron used to do. An intrepid motorist if ever there was one. And we moan about towing a trailer down there!!!!!!!!
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Funny enough, i believe it was parked at highlands today, after a road trip down south.
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Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by Oldfart » Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:44 am

Bit disappointing in that we only have 6 cars at this point for the saloons. Interesting as that is the same number of BMW E30s for their very first race meeting, perhaps there is potential after all. Some of us are burning candles at both ends to meet the day.
Yes the Roycroft Bugatti has gone "how it was so it shall be" and is driven to the circuits as it was :)

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by Oldfart » Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:43 am

Bit disappointing in that we only have 6 cars at this point for the saloons. Interesting as that is the same number of BMW E30s for their very first race meeting, perhaps there is potential after all. Some of us are burning candles at both ends to meet the day.
Yes the Roycroft Bugatti has gone "how it was so it shall be" and is driven to the circuits as it was :)

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by AMCO72 » Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:22 am

Oldfart......how are entries going for this weekend in the pre60 class?

Hoping for some fine weather, interesting racing, and meeting some roaring season members. Well worth a watch you guys.

I hear, from a usual reliable source, that the Roycroft Bugatti has been refitted with the Jaguar engine that it did so much of its racing with.......can you imagine driving that thing to the south island to compete, cos this is what Ron used to do. An intrepid motorist if ever there was one. And we moan about towing a trailer down there!!!!!!!!

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by Oldfart » Sun Jan 26, 2014 5:56 am

Yes, VCC head office would prefer to have paperwork in hand at the office prior to 14th Feb, but will do all they can if people are a little later. Great to have such good support from the hierarchy.

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by John McKechnie » Sun Jan 26, 2014 5:56 am

GeebeeNZ wrote:Oldfart I spoke to a number of keen people today at the Ferrari Festival who are keeping an eye out for cars but we need to remind those interested that they need to allow time to get a VCC VIC and log book prior to the event.


Good catching up with you today, sorry we didnt have longer.

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by GeebeeNZ » Sun Jan 26, 2014 5:46 am

Oldfart I spoke to a number of keen people today at the Ferrari Festival who are keeping an eye out for cars but we need to remind those interested that they need to allow time to get a VCC VIC and log book prior to the event.

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by Oldfart » Sat Jan 25, 2014 7:52 pm

Now that the Festival is (almost) out of the way, can I remind folks that the Roycroft is coming closer, and there are actually enthusiasts getting in to the saloons. Of course we would love to add more to the mix, and there have been a few sales of appropriate vehicles on Trade Me recently, perhaps some of them are ones intending to come and play??

I have a Singer Gazelle which would fit well, probably a bit late to get it ready this year, but it has been saved for anyone who might want to join in.

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Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by Oldfart » Mon Dec 09, 2013 1:48 am

As per your request Ray, PM sent.
Yes, I am being offered cars for sale which fit nicely, and then I am being a little selective as to whether they do fit.

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by Grant Sprague » Sun Dec 08, 2013 11:05 pm

ERC wrote:On offer? Does that mean for sale? Can you please send me details of the Wolseley Oldfart? I could be interested.

Jim's Wolseley 1500 ran a 1950cc MGB engine with an alloy crossflow head.

I'd really like a Riley 1.5 though, as I seem to remember in period, Alan Hutcheson winning what was the British Touring Car Championship in I think, 1961 (or at least a class win). I have always been a fan of anything Riley but only owned three. A running 1955 RME needing restoration that I had to pass on, as I had neither the skills, the facilities nor the time - and two Riley Elfs!
Yep I get yr point ERC .............sounds like it could be fun for you guys , limit the costs ..... ok have a good one mate .. Grant..............

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by ERC » Sun Dec 08, 2013 8:12 pm

On offer? Does that mean for sale? Can you please send me details of the Wolseley Oldfart? I could be interested.

Jim's Wolseley 1500 ran a 1950cc MGB engine with an alloy crossflow head.

I'd really like a Riley 1.5 though, as I seem to remember in period, Alan Hutcheson winning what was the British Touring Car Championship in I think, 1961 (or at least a class win). I have always been a fan of anything Riley but only owned three. A running 1955 RME needing restoration that I had to pass on, as I had neither the skills, the facilities nor the time - and two Riley Elfs!

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by Oldfart » Sun Dec 08, 2013 7:27 pm

Grant Sprague wrote:Hi Guys......... just had a quick read.... hey remember Jimmy Crystal.... he got his little Wolesley to go pretty good even in the early pre 65.. days ......... jags cost a million $$$ to make go stop & turn ... then depends if you want to get serious or have fun , BUT you know what happens when you get the bit between the teeth .... have fun Grant


Yes, and remember there would be a myriad of reasons why Jimmy's car would not be accepted. Grant, these are NOT another variety of pre 65, so the Jags you mention just have to cope with the period parts, if they don't, they don't get invited back, EVER!

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by Grant Sprague » Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:02 pm

Hi Guys......... just had a quick read.... hey remember Jimmy Crystal.... he got his little Wolesley to go pretty good even in the early pre 65.. days ......... jags cost a million $$$ to make go stop & turn ... then depends if you want to get serious or have fun , BUT you know what happens when you get the bit between the teeth .... have fun Grant

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by Oldfart » Sun Dec 08, 2013 9:24 am

So far;
A30/35 Speedwell
1939 V8 coupe
Humber 80
Mk2 Zephyr
Standard 10
Mini
2 Jags

Potential
Citroen light 15
DKW
Vanguard
Singer Gazelle

On offer
Mk1 Consul
Mk2 Consul
Wolesley 1500

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by AMCO72 » Sat Dec 07, 2013 10:00 pm

Thats good news Oldfart. Could you perhaps give us a sneak preview of the machinery that we can expect to see on the track?
Saw a pic of an A35 somewhere that was being prepared for the event. When you think about it this would be a good car to do the series with.

Stu Hooper ran one of these in the early days of Classic racing at Taupo, but managed to up-end it at one meeting!! They do look rather narrow and high, but Stu didn't hang-around when driving it.

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by Oldfart » Sat Dec 07, 2013 5:36 am

If more people are interested, I am being offered potential cars almost every week, so all you need do is ask, I may be able to provide contacts for "raw material".
We DO have a grid for Roycroft, come along and join the fun.

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Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by Oldfart » Wed Nov 27, 2013 3:45 am

And another, DKW.
A good potential car on Trade Me right now, MG ZA Magnette

Re: New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

by Oldfart » Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:16 pm

Well we have just got another Jag enthusiast who plans to be at Roycroft! Thanks to John McKechnie for pointing the group out to him.

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