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Cruisin’ for Canteen
You’ve really gotta admire the folks that go out of their way for charities, and especially the large organizations that can make big things happen,
Weekly Motor Fix: the cars of Westside, part one
For the most part, TV and movie production companies don’t put much thought into the cars they use as far as period significance and any
Buy a Casio Edifice watch and be in to win an ITM Auckland SuperSprint VIP experience
Thanks to Casio and its elegant Edifice watch range, you could experience the ITM Auckland SuperSprint in style. The grand prize includes two ITM Auckland
Not on my watch, Hurricane Matthew!
If a storm was heading our way, there would certainly be a few measures you’d take to prepare for the worst. You’d make sure all
Detail demon: the 138-hour professional detail of a McLaren F1 GT-R LT
So you like cleaning your car on the weekends? Do you use two buckets? That’s cute — these lads just completed a 138-hour detail. Four
Wizard of Aus: an Airbnb barn find?
“Alright, alright,” I said, agreeing to a weekend away without cars. What was I thinking? What would I do? My wife and our two friends
Enthusiast Essentials: what we’ve been checking out 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
TransAm reunion: we unite the top three TransAm contenders
Between the golden years of 1968 and 1972, the TransAm race series became a major slug-fest as US auto-makers fielded cars that are now
UK looks to change classic car parameters
As it stands in the UK, any car built prior to 1960 is exempt from the MOT (the equivalent of our WOF) process. Effectively, the
Latest Audi TT RS makes use of five cylinders
“If you’re a fan of Group B rally, you’ll understand the excitement of the latest Audi TT RS. The five-cylinder engine is back and
Aston Martin leaks topless DB11 images
“Aston Martin has teased images for a 2018 Volante D11, and we’re excited” In August just gone, we made our way to the Aston
The October issue of New Zealand Classic Car has landed!
The October 2016 issue of New Zealand Classic Car has hit a shelf near you! Have a quick sneak peek at what you’ll find within
Watch the unveiling of our latest cover car live!
It’s not often that we have a live-feed unveiling of one of our cover cars, but theFASTfiles have something special planned for you all. Being
Citroën WRC back in the game with all-new hot hatch
“The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) hasn’t been the same without Citroën Racing present, but now they’re back, and they’re packing more muscle and
Weekly Motor Fix: the 1995 Audi S6 with an unknown future
It’s become so common to see 1.8-litre front-wheel-drive A4s with the letter ‘S’ smeared and scrawled from boot lid to bumper with the requisite 19-inch
Kiwi Porsche drivers dominate overseas
“After fighting with Audi for top honours, Porsche has dominated with a seamless win at round six of the FIA World Endurance Championship” View
Don’t get lost! October’s Caffeine & Classics has a change of venue
For those partial to a good cup of joe and a few hundred classic cars packed into one place, Caffeine & Classics is where you
Bangers and Ash: the 22nd annual Targa New Zealand
It’s hard to believe it’s that time again. New Zealand Classic Car magazine is once again proud to be associated with the 22nd annual Targa
Get your Targa New Zealand 2016 programme now!
Welcome to the 50th Targa New Zealand. Some things have changed since the first event back in 1995, while others remain the same. The most
Flashback to the ’50s — the story behind the Ford Mercury
Americans of the ’50s era apparently liked their cars like their women — curvy and voluptuous. The new Mercury did not disappoint. Record sales were
A monster track car and an incredibly rare road car
This Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato was the second car to be born from the wedding of the two brands, the first being the simply
The Ford Mk1 Cortina salvaged from the wrecker’s yard
Chris Alexander discovered the car in a wrecker’s yard in Mangere, South Auckland, seven years ago, sitting forlornly on a wooden pallet. It was a
Magic Morrie: a major hit since the 1948 London Motor Show
“The Morris Minor (Morrie) was an instant hit from the first day it was shown to the British public in 1948 at the London
Enthusiast Essentials: next-level paint protection from Ceramic Pro
When you’re after paint protection, a wax coating is usually the common solution. Unfortunately that wax coating could end up being a false economy, as
Blue Ovals only: Henry Ford Memorial Day Display
As we all know, the success of most automotive events is largely dependent upon the weather. Well, the second weekend of September 2016 blessed us
The executioner: Kiwi-built BMW race monster
Heading into a final race-series round with a 272-point lead after winning nearly every race contested that season is not easy in a series
Be in to win a Scalextric Ford Mustang!
Win a Scalextric Ford Mustang!
Jaguar XJ220 owners: you can now buy replacement tyres for your supercar
“Produced from 1992–1994, the Jaguar XJ220 has gone a long time without new rubber — but that is set to change thanks to Bridgestone.”
Pride of the south: the South Island Endurance Series is upon us
“With a cracker of a North Island series, the 2016 Carters Tyres South Island Endurance Series is set to be even more exciting, with
The September issue of New Zealand Classic Car has landed!
The September issue of New Zealand Classic Car (Issue No. 309) has hit a shelf near you! Take a sneak peek at what to expect
Ford Focus RS: hot hatches enter supercar territory in style
First of all, if you just wanted to see the video of the Ford Focus RS in action click here. If you’d like to have
Blue-collar performer: an extremely rare K-Code Hi-Po V8-engined Mustang
“Ashley Webb tracks down a rare, K-code Hi-Po 289 V8-engined Mustang” Originally conceived as a ‘working man’s Thunderbird’, the Ford Mustang would have to
Europe’s first Agera RS will be detailed with gold
Now, before we begin, I’d just like to let you know that, lavish hypercars aside, I’d be stoked if I simply had a wheel nut
400mph club: Danny Thompson breaks father’s speed record
We’re all familiar with the name Mickey Thompson, but we’re not so familiar with his son Danny. Ever since Mickey was murdered in 1988, Danny
Back to school: Ford gives out free Focus RS driver training
We’ve all seen the videos of people running out of talent in their brand-new Focus RS, and we’ve all seen the media hype around how
Club Corner: Auckland Veteran and Vintage Car Club
The Auckland Veteran and Vintage Car Club was established in 1954. The club is affiliated to the New Zealand Vintage Car Club, along with
Beerbowser: the ultimate in man-cave companions
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
Enthusiast Essentials: what we’re drooling over 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
Ford Focus ST: the ultimate pocket rocket
“Long gone are the days where the small car is simply a means of getting the groceries” After we took a close look at