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Beerbowser: the ultimate in man-cave companions

25 August, 2016

When you’re out in the man cave, tunes cranking, spanners spinning, working on something that’ll no doubt be finished when it’s finished, sometimes you’re after some company — company that fits into the metalwork-orientated, petrolhead wonderland that is your shed, garage, or workshop. The only complementary item that suits such an environment is a Beerbowser. That’s right, it’s a brew-pumping ’50s–’60s petrol bowser capable of storing your yeast-produced liquid refreshments for whenever they’re required. 

Handcrafted using quality materials right here in New Zealand, Beerbowsers are the ultimate old-school-looking bowsers, yet pack a modern punch. With the ability to add a Bluetooth sound system and USB-charging capabilities, you can refill your favourite vessel with the bowser to your favourite anthem, and keep those power-hungry devices on charge. 

Based on Haier fridges, you need not worry about your 30-, 40-, or 50-litre keg turning warm due to mechanical error, either. Beerbowsers are built to order, which means that whatever is your favourite brand or style, it can be made to suit. 

There’s only one serious issue now though — we’re all going to need bigger sheds for our Beerbowser collections! They also have the added bonus of being able to slot into your original fridge spot in the kitchen with ease.

If you’re interested in checking out the entire Beerbowser range, or are wanting to get in touch with the talented team behind these creations, head to beerbowser.co.nz. 

Disclaimer: Beerbowser does not promote our products by brand. All Beerbowsers displayed have been custom made by customer request and are not marketed specifically by brand. The images are only examples.  © 2016 |  Beerbowser NZ  |  All rights reserved 

Escort services – 1968 Escort 1100 Restomod

19 September, 2024

The Escort started off as a 1968 1100 cc two-door sold-new in Britain. At some point it was retired from daily duty and set aside as a pet project for someone. When that project began is unclear, but much of the work was completed in 2014 including a complete rotisserie restoration.
By the end of 2014, it was finished but not completed. Its Wellingtonian owner bought it sight unseen from the UK and it landed here in early 2020. It was soon dispatched to Macbilt in Grenada North, Wellington for them to work their magic.
Macbilt had two instructions: to get the car through compliance for use on the road; and to improve the vehicle and finish the project so it drove as well as it looked. Looking at the car now, it has an amazing presence and stance. It can’t help but attract attention and a bevy of admirers.

Lunch with … Cary Taylor

11 September, 2024

Many years ago — in June 1995 to be more precise — I was being wowed with yet another terrific tale from Geoff Manning who had worked spanners on all types of racing cars. We were chatting at Bruce McLaren Intermediate school on the 25th anniversary of the death of the extraordinary Kiwi for whom the school was named. Geoff, who had been part of Ford’s Le Mans programme in the ’60s, and also Graham Hill’s chief mechanic — clearly realising that he had me in the palm of his hand — offered a piece of advice that I’ve never forgotten: “If you want the really good stories, talk to the mechanics.”
Without doubt the top mechanics, those involved in the highest echelons of motor racing, have stories galore — after all, they had relationships with their drivers so intimate that, to quote Geoff all those years ago, “Mechanics know what really happened.”