Recently Mrs K repeatedly advised/told/warned me that we needed some family time and that I must, not only make time for this, but also plan the destination. So I packed Mrs K and Wee Knob into the chariot and headed north to visit the Packard and Pioneer up at Maungatapere. I’d stumbled across this on […]
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Over the years there have been many interesting articles written about early motoring/motorcycling in New Zealand. The problem is that most have disappeared into the dusty archives of historical libraries or into skip bins full of old waste paper to be recycled for more newer interesting articles on motoring. They call it the full circle.
Taumarunui’s First Motor Vehicle. Read More »
The Barnstormers library has slowly been amassing some more photographs of early motorcycling in New Zealand and it is about time to do something with them. We have arranged a selection of interesting machines and riders, in a few the quality is not what a lot of people would expect however some are over 100
Some More Early NZ Pioneers. Read More »
Good quality photographs of early motorcycling groups are quite hard to find, so when this scene came our way I definitely thought that it was worth sharing. The photograph was taken outside the Fielding Post Office about 1912 (a general consensus amongst a few knowledgeable people). The period chosen is centered around the riding gear
Out For a Ride in . . . . . . . . . . 1912? Read More »
The New Zealand TT was first run on June 3rd 1931. The event was organised by the then Sports Motorcycle Club (Inc) of Auckland (In 1932 there was a name change to the Auckland Motorcycle Club). The Secretary of the club, Harry Fletcher, had been working for 3 years prior to 1931 to gain permission
The New Zealand Tourist Trophy Race – Waiheke Island 1931 – 1950 Read More »
