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Source: Taranaki Daily News. Reproduced by permission Deena Coster05:10, Jan 17 2022 Lloyd Gleeson’s teenage wish came true when he sat behind the wheel of his beloved vintage car for the first time at the age of 60. He first saw a photograph of the 1967 Alpine A110 Berlinette as a teenager and vowed one …

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We’ve had a few enquiries about whether the cars attending the Rally in Palmerston North this weekend will be lined up for the public to view. There may be other opportunities as the weekend progresses, but for the moment the cars can be viewed at Massey University, in the carpark below Wharerata (second entrance to …

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Searchable (well, mainly) scans of all Sphinx-NZ newsletters and magazines from March 1970 to the end of 2018 are now available in the Files section at groups.io/g/Siddeley, and also in the club’s Dropbox folder (link sent to all members with each new issue of the magazine.)

The 2021 National Rally is going to be held in Palmerston North over Labour Weekend, 22nd to 25th October. The organisers have made booking arrangements with Awatea Park Lodge at 243 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North (please pay and book direct for the 3 nights) The registration form for the rally is being sent out with …

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We have been advised that the Otaki car line-up, originally scheduled for 7 March, has been cancelled on account of the current uncertainty in the coronavirus situation. The Central Districts barbecue will now be held on 20 March, to follow the Swapmeet in Levin.

Ellerslie Racecourse, Sunday 14 February 2021. 10am – 4pm. Entry $20 (under-12s free) https://www.concours.org.nz/

[Note (2 March) – this event and the accompanying club BBQ have been cancelled. See separate posting on this page.] Don McAlpine will put on a BBQ for club members at his place (few mins away) after this event. Details in the club magazine. Post a comment if you are attending! Sunday 7 March 2021 Otaki …

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14 February 202110am to 4pm Trentham Memorial ParkBarton Road, Upper Hutt.  Open to all British and European cars. Entry $10.00 per display vehicle See: http://www.britishandeuropeancarday.co.nz/?page_id=356