New Zealand Pre 61 Saloon Register

[kiwi285]

How about a 1956 EIP Vauxhall - could be a good car

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=647332375

[ERC]

Further to my earlier comment about perspex windows. LVVTA rejected a material that is OK for MSNZ and the replacement for just two rear door windows has cost me a staggering $342!!! (Lexan)

[Russ Cunningham]

Rhys! great formula but would my 61 Wartburg be eligible? It's a real goer! Especially on 100 proof vodka with my Russian girlfriend behind the wheel. Hey! even if Natalia is in the back seat it's still a real goer!
Regards,
Dave Mckinney.

[Oldfart]

Rhys! great formula but would my 61 Wartburg be eligible? It's a real goer! Especially on 100 proof vodka with my Russian girlfriend behind the wheel. Hey! even if Natalia is in the back seat it's still a real goer!
Regards,
Dave Mckinney.

Show me your Wartburg, I know that our marque specialist of these will be comfortable with the minor differences from the 59 to the 61. Why the Wartburg, your private correspondence was indicating that you wanted to use either your Zil or the Zaz. Change of thinking is good though as we do need to see variety, and would prefer that the grid was not over run by Zazs.

[Oldfart]

Humber 80 on trade me which would be a good option Whoops, Hillman Minx 654261848 is the listing

[Oldfart]

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.

[Oldfart]

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

[Oldfart]

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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[AMCO72]

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.

[Oldfart]

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

[Grant Sprague]

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

[Oldfart]

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!

[ERC]

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!

[Grant Sprague]

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..............

[Oldfart]

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.

[Oldfart]

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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[GeebeeNZ]

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.

[John McKechnie]

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.

[Oldfart]

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.

[AMCO72]

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!!!!!!!!