MG David,Rich and Delta trip to NZ 2024.

[John Elwin]

That Galaxie! Can you get it in your hand luggage please, Iain?

[delta]

So the guy with all these cars must put us all to shame . He has them in a couple of industrial units . If that was not enough he has modified one of the units to his home for him and his Mrs . Now even I could not convince Mrs Delta to do that . Did you see the photo on the wall with the car doing wheelie with surf board on top. This is how he runs the car .11 secs for 1/4 mile . He is bonkers .They are desperate to come to Goodwood and I hope they do. Guess we don’t realise how lucky we are here at home .Mind you I could easily live out here . 32 degrees today . Wish me luck with customs for tomorrow . ?

[delta]

The Galaxie estate car he takes about 15 kids in at Halloween . They all all love it going around collecting sweets .

[Gerard C]

Dunno if one of the Bedfords is a Dormobile but they look great!

[Paul D]

There are some real bonkers petrolheads in NZ aren't there! When I was at Hampton Downs just spectating, I'd get talking to people about cars and racing, and before you knew it, they'd be inviting you to their place. Kiwis are, in general, a friendly bunch.

Anyway, good luck with the customs clearance tomorrow Iain. I really hope it all goes smoothly - you definitely don't need any more delays at this stage.

[delta]

Well long day up at 4 am flight to Auckland . We had to wait for customs and NZ authorities . Guess what Three lady’s . My heart dropped . Turned out ok . We had to unload three cars and one container of spares and they were happy . Been long day . Now at airport to fly back to Christchurch and I’m going to Resturant at have bangers and mash . Yea and a few beers .?

[drbob]

Good news Iain. Are you still on track to have the cars there Friday.

[John Elwin]

Well done, Iain.

Hope the rest of the trip runs smoothly from now.

[E.B]

Great news Iain. Good luck for getting the cars to Timaru on time.
Are you using the Ferry to get cars from North to South Island?

[delta]

Thanks guys . Having fish and chips now .

[John Elwin]

Originally Posted by delta

Thanks guys . Having fish and chips now .

Before or after bangers & mash?

[MGDavid]

Originally Posted by E.B

Great news Iain. Good luck for getting the cars to Timaru on time.
Are you using the Ferry to get cars from North to South Island?

There's a friendly trucking company bringing both containers down by road and ferry. We couldn't find a couple of Chinooks in time to airlift them ;-)
They've promised that they'll be there by 06:00 Friday.

[delta]

Originally Posted by John Elwin

Before or after bangers & mash?

Changed my mind John . Not seen any croissants on this trip .?

[Peter Mallett]

"Kwassons" clearly Iain's account has been hacked.

[John Elwin]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

"Kwassons" clearly Iain's account has been hacked.

Don't forget he's upside down!

[E.B]

Originally Posted by MGDavid

There's a friendly trucking company bringing both containers down by road and ferry. We couldn't find a couple of Chinooks in time to airlift them ;-)
They've promised that they'll be there by 06:00 Friday.

Should be ok in that time .... its a fairly comfortable 24 hour trip with Ferry from AKL to Timaru . The ferry is under 4 hours and they run 5 or 6 times a day. Once off the ferry its probably 6-7 hours drive to Timaru.

As long as they leave AKL within a couple of hours of now and no dramas on the way they will be a Timaru in good time.

Fingers crossed

Have fun

Oh, the MG looks as though it travelled well. Looking good.

[Paul D]

That's great news! You must all be relieved by that news?

Not quite out of the woods yet, but as EB said, it should be easily doable to get the cars there in time now that they're cleared through customs.

And I wouldn't be surprised if they're not hampered by tachograph restrictions there, so maybe the driver can make good time?

I've noticed that, in many respects, they don't go in for all the rules & regulations and nannying behaviour that we have here. People are - shock, horror - still expected to actually have some personal responsibility.

I remember one time we were driving along a coastal route not far outside Auckland, and there had been some storms in the days previous which had washed away part of the road where there was a drop down to the beach. There was just about enough of the tarmac left intact to squeeze through slowly one car at a time. Now, if that had been here, the entire road and beach would be cordoned off for about a mile in each direction, along with barriers, cones, diversions, warning signs & flashing lights, and it would most likely remain that way for months. What did they do there? A few cones around the edge of the collapse and a sign saying mind how you go!

[GreenMachine]

Shirley no MG ever wore THAT grille?!

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by John Elwin

Don't forget he's upside down!

That's why he asks Peter to post the pics may be?

[delta]

Just about to head to Timaru . Bit wet here so hope weather better there .

[delta]

Gods are against us on this trip . We are waiting for the containers to show up and it’s now chucking it down .

[racinglad]

Oh dear, you may as well have been at Brands for that!

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by delta

Gods are against us on this trip . We are waiting for the containers to show up and it’s now chucking it down .

Well, you've had fish and chips, so British weather should be expected.

[delta]

Still raining but containers are here . Everyone is out getting wet . I shall watch them from inside .

[E.B]

Originally Posted by delta

Still raining but containers are here . Everyone is out getting wet . I shall watch them from inside .

Sorry to hear of the weather but at least the cars have arrived. Time for a quick race prep, scrutineering and get out on the track. Enjoy.

Hope the weather clears. Good luck.

Weather forecast showing rain might clear later morning. Sunday looks dry at this stage! https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/...and/timaru/ext