26 April, 2017
In this issue of New Zealand Classic Car we spend some time with Jaguar’s game-changing XJ220, and discover there’s more to this rare machine than sordid tales of lust and anger.
We also get back on the trail with Garry and Ken as they take on part two of their epic 27-day journey across South America in a 1964 Mercedes Benz 220SE.
Read all about a rare classic 1934 Hudson Terraplane, and we say goodbye to one of Aussie’s favourite muscle cars — the HSV Holden Commodore.
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.
Merry Christmas from NZ Classic Car magazine
The Classic Car magazine team is taking a few weeks’ holiday from the work computer and heading to the beach for some kickback time.
Merry Christmas, and have a wonderful summer holiday to all our readers, followers, and fans. Enjoy this special extra time with the family. We will be posting archive articles again in mid to late January.
Have fun, be good and be careful out there.
