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TC081009DB02WAIKATO Veteran and Vintage Car Club enthusiasts braved atrociousweather on Sunday for a run, which included a stopover for morning tea atOparau Roadhouse. About 50 cars took part in the local rally, arriving atOparau via Ngutunui Rd and down the Okupata Rd. The rally then worked itsway to Otorohanga for lunch.

AA keep watchon fuel pricesP

etrol prices fell 14c per litre during September, anddiesel 7c per litre, largely due to the steadily climbingNew Zealand exchange rate.According to AA PetrolWatch, the price of a litre of

91-octane petrol fell from $1.69 to $1.55 in the main centres,with diesel down from $1.07 to $1.00 per litre. These are thelowest fuel prices since May 2009.AA Motoring Affairs General Manager Mike Noon says

‘‘the Kiwi dollar rose nearly four cents during the month,while commodity prices, particularly refined petrol, fell orwere stable. The combination of the two positive trends is adouble windfall for motorists, hence the falling pumpprices.’’‘‘Retail prices are much lower than the last time crude oil

and refined petrol prices were this high, in October 2008.Back then a litre of petrol cost $1.82 and the New Zealanddollar was worth 10c less against the US dollar.’’

PETROL TAX RISEFrom the beginning of the month the fuel excise on

petrol rose 3c per litre, to 56.129c (excluding GST). Theincrease incorporates a 1.5c increase scheduled by theformer Labour Government, and a 1.c increase whichreplaces plans for regional fuel taxes. Diesel Road UserCharges (RUC) also increased on 1 October.The average motorist, driving a small or medium-sized

car approximately 14,000kms annually, can expect to paybetween $32 and $43 more per year in petrol tax, while adiesel user will pay an extra $50 in RUC.‘‘While the AA recognises fuel tax and RUC increases are

necessary to fund the Government’s roading infrastructureplans, we are disappointed with the ten percent rise in RUCfor light diesels, which is higher than the three to six percentincrease for heavy trucks,’’ says Mr Noon.

AA SUPPORTS DIESEL EXCISE TAXThe AA would like to see the introduction of an excise tax

for diesel, to replace the RUC, and this is supported by 73%of surveyed AA Members.Mr Noon says ‘‘an excise tax in place of RUC would mean

the light diesel vehicles would pay the same taxes as petrolusers and would reduce compliance costs and avoidance.’’‘‘With an excise tax on diesel at the pump, those who use

more fuel, either because of the distance they travel or dueto poorer fuel economy, would pay more. Moving to anexcise tax on diesel would not only be fairer, as taxes wouldbe the same for both light petrol and diesel vehicles, itwould also encourage the uptake of light, fuel-efficient,environmentally-friendly diesel vehicles.’’‘‘Heavy vehicle and trucks would still need to purchase

RUC if there is an excise on diesel — this is to cover the extrawear and damage they cause to the roads.’’

Top Gear Live back in 2010S

ince successfully circumnavigatingthe globe in true rock ‘n’ roll style (andwithout getting lost once) the Top

Gear Live crew have been hard at itknocking about new ideas, welding thingstogether they don’t understand and noddingto each other a lot.The result? A completely new show

featuring the world’s fastest cars pushed totheir mechanical limits, acrobats layingtheir lives on the line and some middle agedmen falling over…. and catching fire a bit.You’ll feel like you’ve stumbled onto the

set of a blockbuster movie as we surroundyou with our trademark special effects,smashes, crashes and customised cars.…And once you’ve seen the live show

you’re free to immerse yourselves in the restof the Top Gear Live Festival - a truecelebration of cars and motoring in all itsguises.Yes Top Gear Live is returning after

selling out in February this year - with ninenew shows next February.Check www.topgearlive.co.nz for details

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Mitsubishi Triton deal a stealBY DEAN TAYLOR

Mitsubishi has been talkingdeals on the Triton latelywhich must represent good

news for buys looking for a ute.I recently had a drive of the highly

appointed GLX-R from Te AwamutuMotors, complete with extras, whichhad thousands knocked off the price.The 2WD diesel double cab repre-

sents great value for someone whoneeds a workhorse, without theadded cost of 4WD.The 2.5 litre common rail diesel

gives 102kW of power and 319Nm oftorque — contained in the goodlooking, well appointed Triton.It still has an unbraked towing

capacity of 750kg, and 2500kg forbrakes trailers, so its a model pre-pared to work.

UPGRADES FOR 4WDMitsubishi is preparing to intro-

duce upgraded 4WD variants of itsTriton ute featuring a new generationdiesel engine that delivers increasedpower and torque plus lower fuelconsumption from a smaller displace-ment.Expected to go on sale in the final

quarter of the year, the new 2.5-litrediesel engine will deliver 131kW — an11kW increase over the current3.2-litre diesel engine.Torque improves from 353Nm on

the outgoing engine to a class-leading 400Nm at 2000rpm on man-ual models. On automatic models,torque output is capped at 350Nm.The enhanced figures have been

achieved through changes to thecombustion chamber shape,optimised injector specifications,adding a variable geometry turbocharger and increasing turbo charg-ing pressure.For manual transmission 4WD

models, fuel consumption reduces to8.3 litres per 100km (down from 9.1litres per 100km on the currentmodel) and, for the automaticmodels, the new engine consumes9.3L/100km (currently 9.9L/100km).

Towing capacity will also beincreased for the 2010 Triton 4WD, upby 200kg to 2700kg on the dual-cab4x4s with long bed and 3000kg on allother 4WDs.

Accompanying the new 2.5-litrediesel engine will be some detailexterior changes for the Triton,including new front bumpers, grilleand side-turning lamps.

Inside there will be new seatfabric and seat pads, a new instru-ment cluster , f loor consoletreatments along with a new soundsystem.

Legend back forDunlop TargaF

ive years ago Chris Amon and retired F1Commentator, Murray Walker, participated in the10th Anniversary Targa Rally of NZ. That co-

incided with the release of Chris Amon’s biographyForza Amon, written by motor sport’s respectedhistorian, Eoin Young.Five years later Chris Amon is back, but this time in

a support role.For those 15 years of Targa NZ the various district

councils, towns and cities along the Targa route toWellington have supported the event to varyingdegrees. This year their Mayor or CEO’s will lead theevent from the passenger seat alongside the legen-dary Amon.The idea is the brainchild of Targa’s Event Director

Peter Martin who said; ‘‘Between the Targa Tourentrants and the triple zero (000) safety car there is a20 minute’window’ in which Chris Amon will drive thetarmac rally route.’’Chris Amon has been an’Ambassador’ for the

Toyota Racing Series since it’s inception and throughthat relationship, Lexus NZ will equip Amon with aLexus ISF. It’s a 311kw 5 litre V8 that produces 505nmof torque via an eight speed tiptronic gearbox.Stopping power comes from the biggest Brembobrakes on the market.Sir Jackie Stewart, three timesWorld Motor Racing

Champion is quoted as saying; ‘‘Chris Amon is one ofthe most skilful and natural drivers ever to graceFormula One.’’Eion Young says; ‘‘Yet, for all this undeniable talent

behind the wheel, Amon did’nt win a single WorldChampionship Grand Prix. As one of his fellow driverspurportedly quipped;’If Chris Amon quit racing andtook up undertaking, people would stop dying !!’’’Young continues; ‘‘Amon wove his special brand of

motoring magic in the days before saturation TVcoverage that could have assured him of hero statusat home. Many New Zealanders are still surprised tolearn, that for three seasons in the late sixties, one oftheir own led the Ferrari Team.’’The Dunlop Targa is a seven day event from

October 25 to November 1 from Auckland toWellington. The event’s Prologue (car, driver and co-driver shake-down) will be at the new InternationalMotorsport complex at Hampton Downs. Labour DayMonday will consist of tarmac racing at threemotorsport tracks, Pukekohe Park Raceway, HamptonDowns and Taupo.

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To celebrate the 20th anniversaryof the iconic MX-5 in New Zea-land, Mazda — together with the

MX-5 Club — is having a nationalconvoy which will culminate in a rallyin Nelson over Labour Weekend.Around 150 people in 80 vehicles

are expected to take part, includingtwo special edition MX-5 models beingshipped from Japan especially for theevent.Two convoys, one starting in Auck-

land and the other in Invercargill, willwind their way through the countryfrom October 18, picking up membersof the Mazda MX-5 Club along the way.Each convoy will be led by a 2009 MX-5 and a special edition model inSunflower Yellow, each with retro-themed branding.The convoy reaches Te Awamutu on

the afternoon of Monday, October 19.A host of activities are lined up for

the weekend in Nelson, including adrive through the Motueka Valley and a20th anniversary dinner on the night ofSunday, October 25.Andrew Clearwater, Managing

Director Mazda New Zealand, said the

week-long event will celebrate the MX-5 which has been hugely popular inNew Zealand since its 1989 launch.‘‘The MX-5 is a much-loved vehicle

for many New Zealanders. Mazda isexcited to be joining forces with theMazda MX-5 Club and taking the carson convoy. I think they’ll attract a lot ofattention as they travel through theprovinces,’’ said Clearwater.This is not the first time Mazda has

partnered with the Mazda MX-5 Club.In October 2005, Mazda set a newGuinness World Record for the largestparade of MX-5 cars when 249 MazdaMX-5 enthusiasts formed a 4km par-

ade to celebratethe launch of thethird generationmodel.‘ ‘We are

delighted to beinvolved in the20th anniversary ofthe MX-5. We havearound 500 mem-bers in the clubwho are all lookingforward to cele-

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to the world at the Chicago Auto Showin February 1989. In March 2009,Mazda launched the latest version ofthe sports car with improved designand performance features while retain-ing the fun-to-drive factor that makesthe vehicle so popular.The MX-5 has won more than 170

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Upholstery the finishing touch

TC081009DB08CCUSTOM interior to match custom paint on a Cobrareplica.

TC081009DB08A/BBEFORE and after shots from a client’s 1928 Chevrolet Coupe.

The team at CH Allen pride themselves on their craftsmanshipwhen it comes to the upholstery business, and never more sothat when they are putting those finishing touches to your

pride and joy.Now operating from a larger workshop and new offices at 243

Rickit Road, CH Allen has the parking and workshop space to‘spread their wings’.While they undertake a full range of upholstery work, motor

trimming has, and continues, to be a specialist field they enjoy.Owner Shane Ward has been in the business 25 years and never

tires of the looks of joy their work brings to the owners of the manybeautiful veteran, vintage, classic or modified cars they haveworked on.And such is their workmanship, that many of their creations

have become ‘stars’ of magazines and winners in the many showclasses open to owners of collectable automobiles.Mr Ward and his team have the expertise and experience to

make their client’s car trim ‘dreams come true’ by working closelywith the owner to ensure they get the result they want, withinbudget.

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132 Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu

PH 871 3079 JOSEPH FARROWParts Manager

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2000 FORD Courier XL2.5 diesel turbo, 1 owner, sold and serviced by uswas $14,990

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Friendly rivals share day out

TC081009DB05AFPV Falcons and HSV Commodores assemble at Carters Flat, Cambridge prior to departure toMaungatautari.

TC081009DB05BHSV and FTP owners congregate at Maungatautari.

Members ofthe FordPerform-

ance Vehicles(FPV) Club andHolden Special Vehicles(HSV) Club enjoyed a day out recently which brought themto Maungatautari for the day.Organised by the Ford enthusiasts, the clubs met at

Carters Flat inCambridge andtook a scenicdrive in convoythrough thecountry side to

Mangatautari where they were taken into the reserve andbird sancuary.The visit was rounded off with lunch at Out in the Styx.

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Pair share a passion

TC081009DB10SONS of carriers: Marty Greaves (left) and David Hall, who write histories of trucking in New Zealand, in MrGreaves office with his ‘from scratch’ scale models of classic trucks.

Hedoesn’t drive trucks for a living,but David Hall has had a lifelongfascination with big rigs from the

days when his father Monty and uncleKen ran Hall Transport out of Kihikihi. Heeven got his HT at the age of 18 and haskept it current all these years.Now in Hamilton, Mr Hall decided

some time ago he should put down allthe stories he heard over the years fromsome great characters of carrying onpaper.Here in Te Awamutu, another son of

a trucker has also had a lifelong interestin trucks, right from the days when heused to skip school and drive without alicence for his father Colin in Karioi.Marty Greaves did get his HT licence

at the age of 16, after being caught bythe local constabulary, and has beeninvolved in the business ever since.Early on he bought into a business,

and eventually worked his way north, viaPutaruru, and did a stint driving forOsbornes Transport in the 70’s, wasthen an owner/driver in the 80’s, beforeheading to Australia.He returned to Te Awamutu and

drove buses for Hodgson Motors beforesetting up Rosetown Buses, which hesold and bought Osbornes Transport.Mr Greaves also had an interest in

writing about the trucking past, as wellas making scale models from scratch ofsome of the great machines fromyesteryear.The pair discovered each other’s

interest through writing for TruckJournal, a popular subscription onlymonthly trucking magazine.They have gathered a wealth of

material, working to themes such as aparticular business, carriers from par-ticular towns or regions, or families of

truckies.Already stories on Osbornes Trans-

port, Crown Transport, George Sinclairand Waipa Transport have been pub-lished by Truck Journal.They have recently worked on a

larger theme— Trucking in Waipa — fora forthcoming issue. They travel far andwide to track down the stories, anddifficult to find photographs.Mr Greaves says people ask us to do

stories, and we oblige because its is alove, but it is getting harder to find theimages to compliment the stories.And although they have ‘completed’

their Waipa story for Truck Journal, theyrealise it is probably far from complete ifthey could only find everything that theywanted.Anyone with any history andimages relating to local trucking firmsare welcome to call Mr Greaves (8701028) to discuss the matter.

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TC081009DB11ACROWN Transport’s ‘Thunderball’ — a 1961 AA International with itsinnovative 30ft self steering trailer. Initially it was petrol powered, butdriver/mechanic Gus Picken oversaw a project to fit a V6 GM diesel andDodge back end that saw Thunderball in service for many thousands ofhours.

TC081009DB11BKEN HALL drove Arthur deLuca’s 1967four wheel tipper IH Butterbox, whichlater found its way into Osborne’s fleet.

TC081009DB11BWAIPA Transport’s 1959 MK5 Commer, driven by MontyHall for stock and general duties.

EXCERPTS FROM MANUSCRIPTCentred around Te Awamutu, gen-

eral farm cartage has been the main-stay of many firms that have come andgone. Also work for dairy factories,timber mills, quarries, coal mines,Waikeria Prison, Tokanui Hospital,various engineering firms and the dayto day cartage needs of many peoplehave had to be undertaken over thepast 140 years...Roly Schwass of Oparau took over

the one truck business of John Bishop(previously Ted Harper) in 1967. WhenRoly took over he operated a 4x2 TS3Commer and an unusual closed 2 axletrailer. He later progressed to 2 DSeries Fords and his last vehicle wasan LB 80 Scania...Roly’s work consisted of stock to a

number of freezing works, saleyardsetc, wool to Te Awamutu rail, andfertilizer from Te Poi back to Oparau.Roly was thankful to the farmers of theTaharoa District who supplied him witha large volume of work. He was keptbusy most of the time.... he only had a couple of mishaps.

One day while turning in to the Oparausaleyards, he was hit by local farmerIan Hills in his Ford Anglia who wasracing another farmer to the sale... Ianwalked away without a scratch but theAnglia was written off...Waipa Transport ran from 1948-64

out of an office in Selwyn Lane near theTe Awamuru saleyards. The work was

general rural cartage and a towndelivery freight run. A coal deliveryround which was part of the businesswas sold to Ron Paton early on. Timand Eileen Kiely were the mainstays ofthis company which had been boughtoff Lou Marsh...Crown Transport existed from

1950-2002. The depot was in GorstAvenue, again near the saleyards.

Initially the owners were seven driversfrom the New Zealand Co-op Dairy Cowho were sold the stock trucks, sevenKB6 Internationals. Over the yearsvarious shareholder/drivers came andwent and in later years the WallaceFamily took over ownership. The workwas mainly stock cartage, althoughgeneral freight, became a large part ofthe business in the 80s.

for rigs of yesteryear

AFTER HOURS: Les Murrel - Branch Manager 0275 656 565 Craig Dove - Vehicle Sales 021 034 2775

29 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu. Tel: 07 872 0017

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