“We called in to visit Oamaru Auto Collection, home to a very unique collection of fine classic cars, including some extraordinary classic race and rally cars” As we sat
The Daimler & Lanchester (Jaguar) Owners in New Zealand Spare Parts Club was founded back in 1971 by Gordon Somerville and the late Laurie Wason, and became an incorporated
“Ashley and Adam slip out for a double-shot espresso and catch up with a baristawho serves up the caffeine classic style” Those of you who regularly visit Auckland’s Tamaki
The second day of Repco Beach Hop 16 (March 30), was what most would have associated with previous years’ day one — the Go Waihi Warm Up Party. As always,
Wheels, like most choices we make regarding our cars, are a very personal choice. Some of us choose to stay with the original style, while others choose to be
Formed by a 30-strong group of Mustang owners in 1981, the Canterbury Mustang Owners Club today has more than 200 members, all sharing the same enthusiastic and friendly spirit
As vehicles slowly arrived for scrutineering at the start of the Variety Trillian Bash on March 11, it was uncertain whether the full line-up would make it. The 1981 Beststart
When work sends a joker nearly 1000 miles away from home for eight days, it’s a mix of the good and the not-so-flash. The good includes travel, meeting different people,
A vast array of new and used automotive parts were up for grabs at the Super Southern Swap Meet, held at Kustoms Clubrooms in Christchurch on Sunday, March 13. The
On Sunday, March 13, Matamata Panelworks opened the doors for all to see for the 10th year running, to showcase their state-of-the-art facilities and workmanship. View fullsize From rather humble
“Back to the swinging sixties with Maserati’s iconic supercar” As always, when we head away from Auckland for a week or so to meet up with classic car owners
The Variety Bash was an Australian import when it first kicked off in New Zealand 26 years ago. Dick Smith had organized a bush-bashing rally with his mates to
Ricky Ireland shows us what 738hp at the wheels looks like. Read the full feature article in NZV8 Issue No. 131 (buy it below). Buy a print copy of the
We recently ventured down to Taranaki for Americarna 2016, which was held over February 23–27. Check out this sweet convoy on the Americarna private-road cruise section to Inglewood.
When the first Caffeine & Classics event kicked off three years ago, you can be sure that Protecta Insurance, the team behind the event, would never have predicted it to
