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Bill Biber explains some of the unusual features of his Ural motor cycle with visitor John Thompson


The Wairarapa Vintage Machinery Club recently hosted a visit from members of the Taranaki Club along with some Tauranga members. During the day the visitors toured Wairarapa viewing displays set up by Wairarapa club groups. Martinborough was the first port of call.

While there was some apprehension about the weather leading up to the weekend the weather gods smiled and the day dawned fine. The venue, Cotter and Steven’s yard, was ideal for the large display. On view were a dozen motor bikes, some dating from the beginning of last century, six elderly tractors, vintage cars, including Graham Clark’s beautifully restored Model T Ford, and numerous single cylinder stationary engines – all running impressively smoothly and quietly.

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