It’s not often that we have a live-feed unveiling of one of our cover cars, but theFASTfiles have something special planned for you all. Being unveiled is a very special Targa-bound Cortina that we here at New Zealand Classic Car have a full feature on in our October issue (Issue No. 310). Running a 1600cc crossflow engine (before the Lotus engine is built), this four-door rally machine will be one to watch and listen to along New Zealand’s twisting rallies. Let us know in the comments below what you think of this beautifully presented machine.
21 January, 2025
One of the rarest Mazdas,and amongst one of the rarest production cars in the World, a 1967 Series 1, Cosmo made its public debut at the 2025 Cromwell Classic and Hot Rod Car Show on Saturday January 18 this year.
After a challenging 5-year restoration, its proud Cromwell owner, Mike Elford celebrated its appearance along with Dunedin specialist, Mazda rotary engine builder, Cory Wilson who trallered the car through to the show.
“There are a number of details still to attend to and fine-tune the engine and then it will at last be finished. I’m very pleased with the result,” Cory said.
Mike is extremely pleased with the end now in sight of what has been a very challenging project. The tiny jewel of Japanese motoring engenuity attracted many on-lookers at the show as it sat glistening in the sun on an appropriately brilliant Central Otago summer’s day.
