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Enthusiast Essentials: Sandbrooks’ clear solutions
Struggling to find factory replacement windscreens for your classic road or race car? There’s now a simple solution. Sandbrooks — the company well known
Inside a 200mph front-wheel drive diesel
The pursuit of speed is something that Reg Cook has spent the majority of his adult life chasing, be it on the race circuit, on
For the first time ever, Formula 1 hits New Zealand shores
Formula 1 has been turning heads and winning hearts since 1950, but never before has the spectacle come to New Zealand. That’s all set to
Check out the June instalment of Enzed Central Muscle Car news
“Keep up to speed with New Zealand’s most exciting race series — Enzed Central Muscle Cars” View fullsize Camaro coming together With Brendan Neiman’s
Win a BMW (E30) 318i ‘Design Convertible’
Win a BMW (E30) 318i ‘Design Convertible’
Weekly Motor Fix: Audi RS6 Avant
As far as good ideas go, buying a 13-year-old German performance car with nearly 200,000km on the clock — after a long, thirst-quenching lunch —
The firecracker: refine your Renault 5 Turbo 2 knowledge
“After watching an excellent video by Petrolicious, we thought it appropriate to brush up on our Renault 5 Turbo 2 trivia” There are some videos
Is this the ultimate boys trip?
There’s no denying that getting out of town with your group of mates is undoubtedly the best thing one with hair on his chest, chin,
A jumbo-sized toy shed celebration
Rotorua’s well-known performance workshop, The Toy Shed, has recently moved to larger premises at 106/112 Riri Street, to be shared with parts supply business Proparts.
Revolutionary Rover: a vehicle restored to its former glory
“This Rover SD1 has been part of Michael Ahie’s family since his grandfather drove it off the showroom floor over 30 years ago. He
Bangers and Ash: Monaro memories
This New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 306 cover car sparked many fond memories of these big Aussie coupés, as I remember my first ‘real’ car
Enthusiast Essentials: our must-have products you’ve got to get your hands on
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
Can-Am Spyder: three quarters the fun!
Sometimes late at night, once the baby is asleep, the dog has found a spot on the couch (her fur will stick to for
Mini Morris: travel back in time to the ’30s
“The Morris 8 was the most successful of all the pre-war Morris cars, and the one which helped lift Morris Motors out of the
BMW 2002 homage: take a look at BMW’s redesigned 2002 Turbo
BMW has always been a brand that does some seriously cool things. Throughout their motorsport history they’ve been renowned for building well-balanced machines with an
Weekly Motor Fix: 1970 Mercedes SL 280 Pagoda
This 1970 SL280 top-spec hardtop/soft-top (two-top) automatic (left-hand drive) convertible in the exceptionally rare and exquisitely beautiful Horizon Blue (with navy interior) is one of
Your winter reading sorted with New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 306
In our June issue, we take a look at a true blue Aussie classic that’s stood the test of time and is recognized as the
Screaming chicken: the Pontiac Trans Am story
When looking back over the last few decades, it’s fair to say that Pontiac’s Trans Am has been an extremely successful and popular model
Pick-a-Porsche: the Porsche models reaching classic status
“Some cars from the ’80s and ’90s are now approaching classic status and we take a look at some of them” Most Porsche purists
Magic happens once again between Porsche and Audi
Now, if you’re into German automobiles like I am, you’ll know that it’s nothing new for two automakers to collaborate to create greatness. If you
A genuine keeper: Brian Wong’s superbly original GT-R XU-1 Bathurst
“This outstanding time capsule classic has been owned by the same enthusiast for almost four decades” Looking for an original ’60s or early ’70s
Eighteen-year-old, but close-to-new, McLaren for sale
If you’re like any normal car enthusiast in your 20s or 30s, growing up, you probably idolized the McLaren F1 on video games, such as
Full classic diversity in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 305
In our May issue, we feature one of the finest American muscle cars we’ve ever seen, plus an iconic Japanese classic. Also in this issue,
Black magic: join us in ogling the 2014 McLaren P1
“Alas, we only got to drive it around our photo studio but we just couldn’t pass up the chance to train our cameras on
Worthy survivor: Brian Mudge’s impeccable 1970 Wolsely
“When retired banker Brian Mudge decided to upgrade his trusty Morris Traveller to something a little more comfortable and with some extra power, a
Next generation: putting the 2016 Porsche 911 (Generation 2) to the test
“It’s got a smaller engine and a pair of turbos — Lachie Jones tests whether messing with a winning formula has paid off for
Weekly Motor Fix: land of the rising classics
There are many who believe that Japanese cars are tools. They’re a functional piece of equipment with a job to do. They’re commodities to be
Classic combo: classic US cruiser with a side of caravan
“Nothing says ‘Kiwi holiday’ like a caravan — and what better way to pull one than with a classic US cruiser?” It’s summer —
The path to Porsche perfection
“Ashley Webb takes a close look at a Masters’ Class-winning Porsche” The Ellerslie Intermarque Concours d’Elégance has now been part of the Kiwi classic
Classic exit: a hearse to take you out in style
“When it’s time for your final exit — why not go in classic style?” When Feilding funeral director William Cotton & Sons Ltd decided
Classic collection: exploring the Oamaru Auto Collection
“We called in to visit Oamaru Auto Collection, home to a very unique collection of fine classic cars, including some extraordinary classic race and
Kombined Experience: 1965 and 1967 VW Kombi
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. We have it all right here in the one package. Come and take a ride in a
Would any of these machines be in your ultimate two-car garage?
A few of the members of The Motorhood team (NZ Performance Car, New Zealand Classic Car, and NZV8) have come up with their ultimate
Club Corner: Daimler & Lanchester (Jaguar) Owners in New Zealand Spare Parts Club
The Daimler & Lanchester (Jaguar) Owners in New Zealand Spare Parts Club was founded back in 1971 by Gordon Somerville and the late Laurie
Cafe Nouvelle-Zelande: get your dose of tinned coffee
“Ashley and Adam slip out for a double-shot espresso and catch up with a baristawho serves up the caffeine classic style” Those of you
The winning issue of New Zealand Classic Car
New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 304 gives you an in-depth look at the individual, survivor, and team winners at the 2016 New Zealand
Repco Beach Hop 16 day two: Waihi
The second day of Repco Beach Hop 16 (March 30), was what most would have associated with previous years’ day one — the Go Waihi
Legends of Speed: muscle and classic fans rejoice!
When you’ve got this many ‘legends of speed’ on your doorstep, an hour south of Auckland city, at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, you’d be a
Weekly Motor Fix: air-cooled madness
I’m not the first, and certainly won’t be the last, to make a song and dance about the price of air-cooled Turbo Porsches, but something