Model As in the backblocks

Nigel Washer, of Blenheim, checks the fan belt of his 1927 Model A at Walter Peak High Country...
Nigel Washer, of Blenheim, checks the fan belt of his 1927 Model A at Walter Peak High Country Farm. While the car's exterior is original, it has been completely rebuilt underneath. He found the car in a barn where it had sat for 40 years.
Terry and Carrol Streach, of Christchurch, in their 1930 closed-cab pick-up, lead a group of...
Terry and Carrol Streach, of Christchurch, in their 1930 closed-cab pick-up, lead a group of Model A cars along the Von road towards Walter Peak station.
Terry Castello with passenger Ross Bolton, both of Christchurch, shoot the breeze as they cruise...
Terry Castello with passenger Ross Bolton, both of Christchurch, shoot the breeze as they cruise in their 130 coupe tourer.
Michael LeAnn, a self-confessed petrol-head from the United States, was on a three-month vacation...
Michael LeAnn, a self-confessed petrol-head from the US, was on a three-month holiday in New Zealand when she ran into the tour in Te Anau and was offered a day trip yesterday. Back home she attends the RPM nationals where they drag-race souped-up...
Jock and Shirl Burridge, of Nelson, drive their 1930 Roadster through a creek en route to Walter...
Jock and Shirl Burridge, of Nelson, drive their 1930 Roadster through a creek en route to Walter Peak station.

As the 14th rally of Model As rolled into Walter Peak High Country Farm, after negotiating all the many bumps and tracks along the way, Otago Daily Times illustrations editor Stephen Jaquiery captured the action.

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