NZ Hot Rod

A Tribute to Keith Garmonsway

TO say Keith Garmonsway was a clever guy is an understatement. But, in true hot rodding spirit, if he couldn’t find, repair or adapt something to fit his purpose, he just simply made it.

Keith was a founding member of Rotorua’s Sulphur City Rod & Custom Club and was present when the first committee was formed back in September 1966. That’s 56 years ago. He was also present when NZHRA executives Rob Campbell, Bob Rossiter and Ed Jensen affiliated the club to NZHRA at an old house on Koutu Corner. That site is now the

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