Cars

Bambina or bust

  “There are few cars as cute or iconic as Fiat’s diminutive 500 — and this ‘enhanced’ Bambina certainly takes the cake when it comes to cuteness” View fullsize 1963

Get your trek on: 2017 Trillian Trek, day three

Words: Liane Clarke Photos: Liane Clarke, Jacqui Madelin, Black Magic View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize There’s no doubt that raising money for needy Kiwi kids is what drives the

Get your trek on: 2017 Trillian Trek, day two

Words: Liane Clarke Photos: Liane Clarke and Jacqui Madelin View fullsize “Sound, sensible motoring that will not cost a penny more than it should”, so said the classic Morris Minor

Get your trek on: 2017 Trillian Trek, day one

  View fullsize When you are traveling the country as part of New Zealand’s premier charity rally — Trillian Trek, a non-competitive charity car rally throughout New Zealand to spread

The story of Paul Adams and his BMW 2002

Paul Adam’s first foray into rallying was the very first special stage rally run in New Zealand — the Shell Silver Fern in 1969. He competed in a MkI Ford

Porsche Festival Hampton Downs

“Waikato’s Hampton Downs once again played host to the annual New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing — this year dedicated to the history of the famous carmaker Porsche” View fullsize

Price on: Petrol prices

  “Seems like there’s some smoke and mirrors deception at play” View fullsize It’s been awhile since I’ve written about petrol. However, with my predilection for saving old newspaper cuttings

Daily Driven: 1G-GE-powered TA22 Celica

  View fullsize Owner: Sam McGillLocation: AucklandOccupation: Navy able marine technician (electrical) NZPC: Hey, Sam. You don’t see many people daily driving an old-school Japanese car in this condition any

Cruise Mode: Amy Frazer’s chick-built S15

  View fullsize Owner: Amy FrazerLocation: Christchurch Occupation: Nurse NZPC: Hey Amy, great to see yet another extremely clean girl-built S15. How long have you owned it for?Amy: Hey guys,

Sandalwood fever: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle

  “The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle promised to be leaner and meaner than ever before. Flaunting its new styling and a range of performance options, the Chevelle remained the viable choice