“New Zealand Classic Car’s Motor Man Donn Anderson recalls two drive experiences with the Honda NSX, and wonders if it has yet to achieve true classic car status” Twenty
“When Donn Anderson first tested an RX-7 some 35 years ago, he was so impressed he bought one” From day one, the original Mazda RX-7 was a sales sensation.
In March 2014, thanks to Beacham Jaguar, I got the chance to road-test Jaguar’s new F-Type in supercharged ‘S’ form — the car that, finally, can be considered as being a
Once again we have scoured the plethora of vehicles out there for sale and we found these beauties. If you’re on the hunt for a classic to take on regular Sunday
It’s not often I get to shoot something German and late-model, but the chance came up over the weekend of June 13–14 to shoot this Mercedes-Benz C350. A car I
If you’re like us you tend to find yourself trawling through websites, newspapers, and sometimes even grocery store noticeboards, trying to hunt out that perfect classic car for a decent price.
Although most will have heard of JET1 — the gas turbine–powered version of Rover’s venerable P4 — few are aware that Rover got involved with the Whittle jet engine as
We’re lucky enough here at NZV8 that we get to see all sorts of cars. Being all-round car guys, we’re open to anything, really — be it a big-power street
“Every month we ask the NZV8 cover car over for the concept they’d most like to build, or see built ” On the cover of NZV8 Issue No. 121,
In today’s increasingly environmentally conscious world, keeping an old classic car on the road is a genuinely responsible activity. You’re extending the usable life of the car — as classic car
They say that the best time to buy a convertible is during the colder, wetter months — most buyers are looking for something cozier, increasing the chances of you picking up
Handy tips and hints for those planning on having their car professionally restored Although many classic car enthusiasts prefer a hands-on approach to restoring their cars, this is not always possible.
“The Triumph Herald was a unique small car arrival in 1959 which makes it a sensible classic, as Donn explains” View fullsize One of the more endearing qualities of
“Donn laments the fact that so few X1/9s came to New Zealand, as this sports car provided a breath of fresh air in the ’70s and is now a
I frequent the Caffeine and Classics event. It’s what appeals to me and it’s growing on me more and more as ‘my scene’. I guess with my move away from the
