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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
Aston Martin announces stunning drop-top Zagato coupe
Stunning is a word I try not to use often. It’s not that manly, but sometimes it’s the only word to describe vehicles as beautiful
Weekly Motor Fix: seen a 1975 VW Kombi ute in New Zealand lately?
Over the weekend, my father-in-law (FIL) informed me that his old ute that gets thrashed about as his surf wagon and dump-run machine is on
Did you get your Mazda MX-5 RF invitation?
That’s right Miata fans, if you want one of the awesome-looking Mazda MX-5 Retractable Fastbacks (RF), you’re going to need to be on Mazda’s
Ford gives GT buyers a second chance
“If you’re like me and you got rejected with your Ford GT application (just kidding), then you’ve got a second chance!” I didn’t get
Burnt bald heads a thing of the past for McLaren
When you own a McLaren 570GT you want to look good … and impress the opposite sex. Why else would you buy one? Unfortunately, the
Kiwis at Le Mans: first Iconic Tour to Le Mans goes perfectly
In June 2016, Iconic Motorsport Adventures took their first tour to Europe to take in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Having taken tours
Kiwi-built Mini dominates land-speed records
“When Kiwis travel abroad to do battle, it’s a big deal, and a long way. So you may as well make the trip worthwhile,
Scott Dixon to headline Legends of Speed event
When you’ve got an event where all of those in attendance could be the headline act, it’s hard to be blown away by just one
See what’s inside our 1000hp garages
You’ve got 1000hp and an unlimited budget to play with. You can buy as many or as few cars as you like. One custom R32
Bangers and Ash: farewell to a legend
At about 5.30pm on Wednesday, August 3, we received the news that Chris Amon had passed away earlier that day. As the news was being
Enthusiast Essentials: revealing the game-changing Low Loader trailer
We see plenty of car trailers. Some are good, some are bad, and others downright terrible. But when a Futura Low Loader rolled into the
Be in to win a Volkswagen Golf MkII GTI 16V
Win a Volkswagen Golf MkII GTI 16V
Ferrari lovers take note: Ferrari 288 GTO to be auctioned in Monterey
One of the best Ferrari sports cars ever produced — the Ferrari GTO — was a 2.8-litre twin-turbo V8 400hp gem, based on a
Porsche fans, look away now: Hyundai-powered Porsche
Yep, you read the heading right — American-based Bisimoto Engineering are building a V6 Hyundai-powered 1977 Porsche 911. Why would someone do such a
Meet the man who designs Ferraris
In a rare interview with Head of Ferrari Design Flavio Manzoni, in the September issue of New Zealand Classic Car, he explains, “There is a
Chasing the lineage of the Ford Focus RS
Ford has released the latest in a long line of gravel- and track-bred monsters in the form of the brand-new Focus RS. The Focus has
Remembering Chris Amon’s motorsport career in pictures
I had the pleasure of meeting Chris only the one time, at his home in late 2011. The occasion was rather a special one for
Get your hands on the August 2016 issue of New Zealand Classic Car now!
The August 2016 issue of New Zealand Classic Car has hit a shelf near you! Take a sneak peek at what to expect from the
Rally rotor: not your usual gravel machine
“When rally champion Marcus van Klink heads out to classic rally events to battle his fellow competitors, most of whom are driving Ford Escorts,