Tuesday 2nd August.

Our last day in Hastings. Whilst working at the Top Ten  we meet Richard and Julia Butler who where living in a converted ambulance at the camp. We become friends,and Richard invited John and I to have a look at where he worked at Beacham Jaguar Restorations in Hastings.

He showed us a XT150 and an E-Type Jag, Phantom Rolls Royce all of which are being totalled restored from scratch. Photo's attached.

 Beacham's scout the country and world for a body that can be used as a basis for a clients car. Some are found in garages, underneath tarpaulins in farm paddocks etc. Once found the car bodies are shipped to Beacham's in Hastings where the team of 9 staff carefully dismantle the vehicle to ascertain what major structural and rust removal work is required, then go and restore the car from the shell up to the lovely upholstery that is all done on the property.
Thank you Richard for the tour it sure was very interesting. People can go and view what the team does here but you must first ring up and make appointment.

Richard Butler



4.2 litre super charge Jaguar motor



XK150



Rolls Royce Phantom





John deciding which colour and car to buy

6 th August We arrived in Waverley to work on a house for a friend. We have been building fences and farm gates. Painting and getting a veggie garden sorted out. Cutting firewood and re gibbing and painting the bathroom. When we had a few hours off for a rest out came the BMW and off John and I went on a tour of the Waverley area.



Waipipi Beach



Hole in rock at Waipipi Beach



Tide coming though Hole in rock at Waipipi Beach