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The January 2017 issue of New Zealand Classic Car is out now!
By the time you open the pages of the January 2017 issue of New Zealand Classic Car (Issue No. 313), Christmas will quite literally be
Have you got the Holden genes like Daniel Armstrong?
We caught up with Daniel Armstrong recently, and quickly discovered that he was about as passionate as it gets when it comes to all things
The tangled and interesting history of this Lotus 22
As part of international Diamond Jubilee celebrations, many overseas Formula Junior racers are scheduled to compete alongside locals in special races to be held at
Dean Foster’s Mini love affair
In New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 313 Dean Foster shares his story of how he came to love and cherish the Mini marque, and
We meet Luxxio: a local success story
Many of us have had dreams of making our own products, or starting our own business, but three young Auckland residents have recently done exactly
Enthusiast Essentials: the sound of power
If you’re after a quality muffler or resonator for your build, it’s hard to look past the range of AdrenalinR items manufactured right here in
All American steel rules for the weekend
With the town of Timaru being on the coast, there couldn’t have been a better venue to hold the All American Weekend car show, from
The December 2016 issue of New Zealand Classic Car is out now!
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a year since I, Ashley Webb, took over the helm of New Zealand Classic Car magazine. Where
One step closer to autonomous travel on New Zealand roads
You’ve seen the self-driving cars running people over on the internet, and the likes of newspapers being read on main highways thanks to autonomous technology.
Contesting Bonneville Speed Week in a Mini
Kiwis and the salt flats in Utah, USA have a love affair that stretches back to the 1960s with Burt Munroe and his 1920 Indian.
Good deeds: Dunedin cruising for charity
The terms ‘boy racer’ and ‘Skyline’ seem to be synonymous in the eyes of johnny law and the general public. Wanting to shift such outdated
Weekly Motor Fix: the ’74 Ford Fairlane as seen in Westside
Those with a keen eye or a good memory may have spotted Chris Patterson’s 1974 Ford Fairlane being driven by Lefty in season one of
Considering buying a classic? Check out Turners Cars’ massive line-up!
The National Classic Car Online Auction at Turners Cars is gathering steam with some truly amazing cars up for sale. The online auction will run
Porsche aims to save gas, cash, and environment
German automaker Porsche have announced that they will be unveiling the latest incarnation of their Panamera luxury-saloon range, which features a new 243kW (330hp) V6
Weekend touring with the Bay of Plenty Jaguar Drivers Club
The temperamental weather did not put a dampener on the plans that the Bay of Plenty Jaguar Drivers Club had for their weekend trip to
Shorter and earlier Targa New Zealand event impresses
This year’s Targa New Zealand event was both shorter and held earlier in the month of October than previous ones, starting at Wairakei, just north
Get to know Tony Quinn’s Aston Martin Vulcan
This incredible piece of automotive machinery got a fair amount of PR when it arrived in New Zealand last year. Its owner is businessman, racing
Can ‘trucks’ be considered classic cars?
Trucks today are no longer simply tools to be used and abused. For the most part, they’re family-friendly, they’re often at the top of the
Weekly Motor Fix: a classy 1955 Bentley S1
Such a charming and classy elderly lady, and one that brings poise and elegance with her wherever she goes. Observers pause a moment in their
Celebrating 25 years of Canterbury USA Day
“Whether you like Mustangs, Camaros, Impalas, or Cobras, there was a great mix of America’s finest parked up for the viewing public at Canterbury
Investigating the New Zealand classic car scene
“John Rabe hails from South Africa and has been a frequent visitor to our shores over the past few years taking in the classic
Valuable steel: the £500,000 BMW M1
Have you ever wondered why the 2009 BMW 1M was never called the M1, like every other M-series car that the automaker has ever produced?
Enthusiast Essentials: Fuelstar’s premium combustion
Your classic vehicle can run on unleaded petrol thanks to Fuelstar Fuel Combustion Catalyst. Better yet, you won’t experience valve seat recession or loss of
The November issue of New Zealand Classic Car is out now!
The November issue of New Zealand Classic Car (Issue No. 311) has hit a shelf near you, all ready for you to pick up, find a
Enthusiast Essentials: what we’ve added to our must-have list this month!
With the diverse range of vehicles covered by our motoring titles, New Zealand Classic Car, NZV8, and NZ Performance Car, it’s clear that the car
Revisiting Love’s Lost Studebaker
The near-mint, seldom-driven 1958 Studebaker Champion saloon that inspired Love’s Lost Studebaker (featured in the September 2006 issue of New Zealand Classic Car, Issue No.
Ponies galore at the annual Mustang Convention
The Auckland waterfront precinct is often found packed with crowds of people, especially when the sun is out. Usually they’re admiring the view, checking out
Legends of Speed: Celebrating New Zealand’s greatest drivers
“Ever wanted to rub shoulders with some of the greatest names across the Kiwi motorsport spectrum? The Legends of Speed gala dinner is the
Blackbird Automotive: Audi Quattro S1 or Ford RS200? Why not both!?
Oh boy, why do these hard decisions have to come up? Do you prefer the gnarly sounding five-pot Quattro S1, or the more refined sound
Blackbird Automotive: Magnus Walker talks 911 and life
Magnus Walker needs no introduction. He’s a car/Porsche enthusiast like no other, and if you’ve played the latest Need for Speed Underground game, you will
Kiwi drivers revved up for the 101
Greg Murphy and ‘Mad Mike’ Whiddett are two of the big-name New Zealand drivers confirmed for Hampton Downs 101 and Highlands 101, but there are
Turners’ classic success
Turners Cars has been successfully holding classic-car auctions at its Christchurch branch for many years. They’ve been good for classic-car enthusiasts on the east coast
New Zealand Classic Car takes on the BMW Alpine X-Drive Event
The day with BMW for its Alpine X-Drive Event began with a helicopter transfer over the magnificent Crown Range to the SHPG (Southern Hemisphere Proving
Couldn’t get to the 2016 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este? We’ve got the story!
Villa d’Este is not only home to beautiful people, it has also been home to the world of beautiful motor cars since 1929, when the
Larry Price recreates the car of his dreams
Larry Price still clearly remembers the excitement he felt as he heard the news — live — of the D-Type Jaguar crossing the finishing line
The Cord found up in the rafters
In 1987, whilst visiting a friend, Graham Gibson happened to glance up into the rafters of the large shed and noticed a pair of front
Classics undercover: talking to Jensen Classics
“If parking your classic in a garage at home isn’t an option, what are the alternatives? We discover a viable solution” In an ideal world,
Mustang EcoBoost owners rejoice; you get more power!
It must be hard being the younger brother to a stonking great big five-litre V8 engine that needs no forced induction to make its brutal