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Aston Martin’s ambitious plan revealed
At the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show, being held over March 3–13, Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer announced plans to refresh Aston Martin’s entire line-up, as
Americarna 2016: on the cruise to Inglewood
We recently ventured down to Taranaki for Americarna 2016, which was held over February 23–27. Check out this sweet convoy on the Americarna private-road cruise
Weekly Motor Fix: Galaxie watching made easy
As Americarna is one of the largest events for American vehicles in New Zealand, there’s never any shortage of jaw-dropping vehicles on display. We
Win a Scalextric Team Lotus Type 49b
Win a Scalextric Team Lotus Type 49b
Caffeine overload: Caffeine and Classics turns three
When the first Caffeine & Classics event kicked off three years ago, you can be sure that Protecta Insurance, the team behind the event, would
The popular classic: 1962 Morris Minor
The first Morris Minor (Morrie) was shown to the British public in 1948, 35 years after the company was founded in 1913. It made
Twelve of the best: 1932 Packard Sport Phaeton Model 905
This Packard spent much of its life in Wichita, Kansas. On its initial delivery, the car was fully optioned with such features as the
NZGT destroyer: the Corolla that could
“Eric Budd proved it doesn’t take huge power, piles of cash or the latest technology to kick ass at NZGT — one of New
Fantastic All Ford Day
“If you are a fan of the blue oval, and the fine machinery produced by Henry Ford’s team of merry men, then the Christchurch
How do you define a classic car?
According to the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA), or to us English speakers, the International Federation of Historic Vehicles, a ‘historic’ vehicle is not
Weekly Motor Fix: following the ownership history of this rally-star Morris Marina 1.8 TC coupé
“Built by British Leyland Competition Department, Abington, UK, ‘GC2’ was one of a pair of Morris Marinas built for the 1972 Heatway Rally, along
Pukekohe Swap Meet approaching
The 39th annual Pukekohe Swap Meet is set to take over the Franklin A&P Showgrounds, Station Road, Pukekohe, on March 5 and 6, 2016. The
The Great Queen’s Birthday Market: a British transformation in Auckland
There’s a right-proper celebration happening this Queen’s Birthday weekend (June 4–6) at Auckland’s spectacular waterfront spot, Queens Wharf. The Great Queen’s Birthday Market will see
Reflecting on the 2016 New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing ‘Porsche Festival’
Racing took place over two weekends in late January and featured plenty of racing along with static displays and demos, including the mandatory Spitfire demonstration.
The perfect brew of Moonshine
What do prostate cancer and classic US chrome have in common? For a start, you can’t check the carburettor efficiency by putting your finger in
Get yourself trackside at the Barry Butterworth Classic
If you’re a lover of speedway, then you’ll want to make sure you’re sitting trackside at the upcoming Barry Butterworth Classic at Western Springs
Quick Quiz: are you NZV8’s biggest fan?
Call yourself a dedicated NZV8 fan? Take this simple quiz to find out how much attention you’ve been paying.
Air-cooled or water-cooled Porsche 911s? Do the poll!
The NZFMR Porsche Festival was a huge success during January. To top it off, 402 Porsches — the most ever assembled in one place at one
Settle the dispute: do the poll and tell us your favourite
We’ve been having a big argument in the NZV8 offices about which is the best of GM’s two most iconic F-body cars of the late
Could this be your ideal Alfa?
Love classic Alfas but not the problems that come with owning an old car? This Giulia Sprint that Carfection feature in the video below may
Cruising Martinborough: a chrome and gleam immersion
I spent the first Saturday in February blowing cobwebs out of my Shelby and straightening the curves of the Rimutakas to head to the main
What is your favourite ‘R’ chassis? Take the poll!
It’s time folks. Time to settle once and for all your favourite ‘R’ chassis of all time! Are you into the early ’90s staunch look
The greatest love of all: New Zealand Classic Car Show 2016
‘A Classic Love Story’ is the theme for this year’s New Zealand Classic Car Show, which is being held on Sunday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day)
Club Corner: Rolls-Royce and Bentley Club of New Zealand
The Rolls-Royce and Bentley Club of New Zealand (NZRRBC) exists to enable those people who enjoy these wonderful cars to get together from time
Explore the programme for the New Zealand Classic Car Show 2016
It’s been sneaking up in our calendar with much anticipation, and now it’s drawing so close we can almost taste it. The New Zealand Classic
Valentine’s Day beauty, plus much more in the latest New Zealand Classic Car magazine
The February issue of New Zealand Classic Car is now on sale. From classic American to stylish European, and the latest in British, there’s plenty
Weekly Motor Fix: 1956 Chevrolet 210 Sport Coupé
“Retired drag racer Jim Crain Snr has settled into a relaxing lifestyle, and chooses to spend his time in a more sedate fashion these
Raging bull: Lamborghini sells record number of vehicles in 2015
You know the world is doing OK when Lamborghini announce that they’ve sold more cars in 2015 than any other year in the last 53
Big prizes up for grabs at Waikaraka Park
There’s set to be plenty of action in late February at Waikaraka Family Speedway, with around $16K in prize and appearance money up for grabs.
Behind the Garage Door: the 37-year project Ford 10hp 7W
This 1937 Ford 10hp 7W utility was purchased new by Percy Dellow Tonkin on December 21, 1937 from the Ford agent in Christchurch, Hutchinson Motors.
Flashback to the very first Targa New Zealand
It’s been 20 years since the very first Targa New Zealand took place in 1995 — and in the years between then and now, the
Racing line: carnage in the wet at Ruapuna
Andre Heimgartner returned to the BNT NZ Touring Car Championship over the weekend of January 16–17 at Ruapuna in great style, capturing the round win
Trailer trash: before you tow, make sure you know!
“So you’re planning your maiden voyage to the track with your pride and joy, but you aren’t 100 per cent sure how to tow
Quick Quiz: put your knowledge of the Ford Capri to the test
Think you know all there is to know about the Ford Capri? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz — and don’t forget to brag
Weekly Motor Fix: check out this incredibly original 1972 XA GT Falcon
The competition With The Ellerslie Intermarque Concours and Classic Car Show coming up on February 14, we decided to feature this incredibly original 1972 XA
Thunderbirds are go: we select our favourite big-screen birds
Over the years, Thunderbirds have appeared in dozens of movies and TV series — and here are a few of our favourite big-screen Birds View
Bigger than Texas: 22nd annual Kumeu Classic Car and Hot Rod Festival
Crap events don’t survive. And with the weekend of January 16–17 celebrating the 22nd annual Kumeu Classic Car and Hot Rod Festival, that longevity should