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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,
Nascar bloopers: here comes the boom!
A bizarre situation unfolded during the Nascar Xfinity series race at Watkins Glen over the weekend of August 6–7. Derrike Cope’s No. 70 Chevrolet Nascar
It’s 1973: which car would you park in your one-car garage?
It’s not often we’ll torture you with such a small garage, but here it is. Which of the following vehicles would you prefer to store
Stephen Mitchell’s incredibly rare 1965 Chrysler Valiant V8
“Whilst travelling through the South Island, we dropped by to check out Stephen Mitchell’s incredibly original and rare 1965 Chrysler Valiant V8” Once we’d
How do you celebrate rallying in New Zealand’s 50th birthday?
Fifty years of rallying in New Zealand will be marked in 2017 with a tour of the nation’s most celebrated rally stages. The week-long tours
Western Springs is no longer: introducing Vodafone Speedway
It has been announced that iconic Kiwi motorsport brand and venue, Western Springs, will be rebranded this summer after partnering with telecommunications company, Vodafone NZ.
When Chris Amon was reunited with his BMW CSL ‘Batmobile’
Chris Amon competed in six races during 1973 with the BMW that featured on the cover of the December 2011 cover of New Zealand
New Zealand, the Aston Martin DB11 has landed
Following the driving debut of the Aston Martin DB11 at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed in late July, luxury British brand Aston Martin has
RIP: Chris Amon 1943–2016
It was with heavy hearts that we learnt today of the passing of one of New Zealand motorsport’s greats — Chris Amon. Chris passed
Would you pay $420K for an Acura NSX?
Whoa, never in my life did I think that a Honda, or Acura in this instance, would sell for close to half a million dollars
Settle the quarrel: which is the best V8?
Purists, now is your time to hit that voting button. We know that all of these engines are favourites of most of you, so get
Lamborghini gets a facelift: good, or bad?
For me, the later-model Lamborghinis aren’t the most attractive supercars out there. For some, their fighter jet–like appearance has them drooling, but for me, I
Weekly Motor Fix: 1949 Humber Super Snipe ambulance
“This truly unique and original Humber Super Snipe ambulance is believed to be one of two left in the world” View fullsize Owner Trevor
Twelve of the best: a closer look at a 1932 Packard Sport Phaeton Model 905
Back in 2015, we spent a week in the Queenstown area. We got to meet some wonderful and very friendly classic car owners keen
Enthusiast Essentials: Rain eXcellence
You’d be hard-pressed to find a true car lover who hasn’t heard of Rain-X, but just because a product has been around for decades
Enthusiast Essentials: have you got all of these in your shed?
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