Kapiti Coast Car Run May 2022

The Kapiti Coast glistened in the morning sun as we converged on Q E 2 Tramway Park for a welcoming coffee and homemade cookies, thanks to Bronwyn.

Thirteen Lower North Island members followed in convoy along old state highway one to visit the "Kako " chocolate factory at Paraparaumu. We were treated to an interesting talk by a staff member on the processes followed to produce Boutique and Gift chocolates.---Yes there was delightful tasting involved and the chance to purchase goodies from their shop.

We left carrying bags of chocolates to head for the lunch venue "Raumati Waterfront Cafe " where we had the "Wolseley's At The Beach " line up in the car park being admired by fellow diners and beach strollers.
An early afternoon with appetites satisfied we took a slow rally through the streets of Paraparaumu, Waikanae, and onto a private car collection of " a 'Ford' enthusiast.

He has restored all of his Fords from the ground up including making and sewing his own upholstery. His lineup includes 2 early model A's,2 1940s Ford Mercury Coupes a Rover V8, an American Ford Falcon and 2 Honda Goldwing Motorcycles ( Luxury Palaces on wheels )
Upstairs the Ford enthusiast and his grandson have built a Model Railway City( 7mx 7m ). All buildings and landscapes are designed and built from scratch, with trains run by remote control. A most impressive sight.
Leaving the Ford enthusiast place we headed for the new expressway heading south for Waikanae to the home of Winton and Ruth Cleal, to socialise over a cuppa and afternoon tea.

Thank you, Bronwyn, Winton and Ruth for the effort you put in to make this a memorable day.

Ray & Loris Whitcombe