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A Perana V8 Ford Capri that’s a long way from home
“Cars don’t come much more iconic than the famous Mustang V8–engined Ford Capris created by South African tuner extraordinaire, Basil Green” Hailed as one
Quick Quiz: how well do you know Zagato’s history?
Carrozzeria Zagato have designed some of the most iconic cars of all time — but how much do you know about this famous Italian coachbuilder? Take
The Motor Man takes a look at Vauxhall’s last New Zealand hurrah
“The Chevette was the last hurrah for Vauxhall in New Zealand, and was a better car than most people realized, as Donn Anderson recalls”
Here are five cars that the Lotus 3-Eleven can (surprisingly) beat around the Nürburgring
Unveiled by Lotus earlier in 2015, the new 3-Eleven looked to once again embody the traditional Lotus ethos of subtracting weight to gain performance. Its
Honda unveil literal three-metre long pocket rocket — but will they make it?
If you haven’t heard yet, Honda is cool again. Inform your friends, your family, and your dog; it’s happening and it’s real — and their
Quick Quiz: how well do you know your V8 engines?
The engine bay is often considered to be where the heart and soul of the car lies. Its characteristics can give a car true character,
Weekly Motor Fix: the little Lotus from the big screen
View fullsize Unlike our more hipsterish brothers over at NZ Performance Car, elderly classic car editors don’t often get to the movies. So you’ll
The fastest-ever Lotus rolls off the production line and onto roads
Construction of the of Lotus’ latest lightweight track warriors, the new 2015 Evora 400 Sport, has come to a head, with the first of the
The 1976 Leyland Mini with fatherly influence
“Graham Johnston’s father helped during the early stages of building this special Mini but, alas, did not live to see the car completed —
Majestic M-Sport: 1986 BMW M635CSi
“For many classic car enthusiasts, the catalyst for owning a car from a particular marque stems back to a first sighting of that model
Motorsport Flashback: the late Denny Hulme and his Formula 1 debut
“Denny Hulme was the oldest of the ‘trio at the top’, but the last to make his Formula 1 debut — that came 50
The history of Rover’s P6: which should you buy?
View fullsize With the launch of the first P6 in 1963, named as such because it was Rover’s sixth post-war model, Rover made their first
The forgotten rotary: the Motor Man tackles the NSU Ro80
“Donn has stayed in rotary mode since last month’s column on Mazda’s RX-7, and now recalls driving the NSU Ro80 on loose-surface roads, pointing
Weekly Motor Fix: the other Interceptor of Mad Max
Every few weeks, we take more of an in-depth look at a car we’ve found — be it at an event, at the racetrack,
Quick Quiz: how well do you know the history behind Valiant?
A totally iconic Aussie classic, the Chrysler Valiant has always been a popular choice for Kiwi motoring enthusiasts — but how well do you know the
Kiwis Dixon and Hartley continue Bruce McLaren’s legacy on his 78th birthday
It has been a whirlwind 24 hours for New Zealand motorsport fans, with both Scott Dixon and Brendon Hartley winning in their respective fields on
Andy Buchanan: a forgotten champion?
“After five years of top-level motor racing in New Zealand, Andy Buchanan walked away with no regrets. He tells Gordon some of his story”
Dynamic duo: 1957 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk II
“Although they didn’t win this year’s Team Event at the Ellerslie Intermarque Concours, this gorgeous pair of Astons certainly lit up the Winners Circle”
Sundays just got better with NAC Car Culture!
Looking to extend your motoring fix beyond the glossy pages of New Zealand’s leading motoring magazines, and the on-the-run convenience of The Motorhood? Well from
Range Rover: the Motor Man looks at a lovable brute and future classic
“Early Range Rover prices are rising — Donn Anderson explains why these unique vehicles are destined to become desirable classic cars” Being first is
Right-hand drive Kiwi Mustangs officially on their way
So far, 425 individuals from the land of the long white cloud have raised their hands and committed to purchasing the new Ford Mustang when
60 Porsches up for grabs in largest Porsche auction in history
An unbelievable 60 Porsches will go under the hammer at the world’s most exclusive Porsche auction on September 6, held by international auctioneers Coys during
How much do you know about motorsport-legend Denny Hulme?
Every Kiwi motorsport enthusiast should know all about our famous ‘trio at the top’ — so, starting with our very own Formula 1 world champion, Denny
A great day out: Bay of Plenty Mustang Owners Club Extreme All USA Day
What do 83 Mustangs, 21 Corvettes, 10 Cadillacs, plus more than 80 other vehicles all made in USA add up to? A great day out,
Vale Phil Kerr: 1934–2015
Over the weekend of August 22–23, we received news that Phil Kerr had passed away on the morning of Saturday, August 22. Phil, who told
Quick Quiz: looking to buy a new car? Let our quiz make the decision for you
Purchasing a car is difficult at the best of times. Ignoring the element of standing in the middle of a car dealership as the vultures
A momentary lapse of reason: 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS
“Porsche has used the GTS (Gran Turismo Sport) name since the legendary 904 Carrera GTS of 1963 — can the new Cayman GTS live
Bearing fruit with a banana-yellow 1972 Dodge Challenger
“Made famous through the cult movie Vanishing Point, the 1970–1974 Dodge Challenger has become a firm favourite for many muscle-car collectors and enthusiasts around
Quick Quiz: can your eagle-eyes tell a car from its headlights?
It has been said that a person’s eyes are the windows to their soul. Well the same applies to headlights, many of which can indicate
New Zealand exploration, Italian-style, with the Giro dei Vulcani rally
Organizing a first-class rally is a sure-fire way to put pressure on yourself, especially since participants are likely to come back expecting at least the
Be sure to grab an edition of New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 296
The August issue of New Zealand Classic Car (Issue No. 296) is now on sale! View fullsize We take a close look at a the
Weekly Motor Fix: Pebble Beach’s record-breaking 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
Ferrari’s 250 LM — powered by a mid-mounted, 3.3-litre V12 — was originally developed for GT racing, but was forced to compete as a
MG make their mark on the road and the track
It’s not every day that a customer’s new car is handed over by a racing driver, but for lifeguard Ryan Sykes that’s how he received
Pebble Beach and BMW remember the legendary 3.0CSL
For the 2015 edition of Pebble Beach’s Concours d’Elegance, BMW has come up with something very special with the world premiere of the BMW 3.0
Building a Chevrolet Speedster, 1920s style
“From sheep fence to replica 1920s speedster, this Chevrolet is a moving tribute to the man who was probably America’s most unfortunate motor-industry pioneer”
Keith Sinclair’s stunning Hot Wheels Hemi AAR Cuda replica
“The plan for Keith Sinclair’s Cuda was cool first, fast second. We think you’ll agree, he nailed it” View fullsize The inspiration behind this
New Zealand’s own remarkable Ferrari 330 P4 replica
“Recently accepted into the Ferrari Owners’ Club of NZ, this amazing car is the result of around 6000 hours of specialized work” Brenden Van
We examine Mazda’s bloodlines to find the history of the 808
The Mazda Grand Familia, as it was known in Japan, was sold as the Mazda 808 in some export markets including Asia, Australia, and New