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Does the new Mini live up to the original? We ask the ‘Motor Man’
“Donn’s been out on the road in both the UK and New Zealand with a pair of Mini Cooper S hatches, and compares them to
Video: check out why Japan remains the tastemaker at Offset Kings 2015
Sit back, take note, and drool over some of Japan’s finest builds that featured at Offset Kings 2015.
Where it all began: Formula 1’s Howden Ganley, and his Lotus Eleven
“Howden Ganley’s first foray into motor sport was at the wheel of his mother’s Morris Minor — but, ready for a proper racing car,
In the summertime: Ian Ginns’ Holden HK Premier Wagon
“When it came to packing up the kids for the big Kiwi summer holiday in the ’60s, the best way of getting to the
Honda NSX: the ‘Motor Man’ takes a look at Honda’s supercar
“New Zealand Classic Car’s Motor Man Donn Anderson recalls two drive experiences with the Honda NSX, and wonders if it has yet to achieve
Beyond the Fence Line: dirt, noise, and an introduction to rally
Growing up, my interest in rallying could be described as ‘keen’, with the dramatic scene of Luis Moya smashing the rear window of his and
We get a taste of another world while driving the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II
“Living the life of the rich and famous with the latest Rolls-Royce and a Jetstream J32” I only very recently got to drive a
Weekly Motor Fix: Bob Turnbull’s beautiful million-dollar Bugatti
Any car that flashes the famous bright-red Bugatti badge can usually command a certain level of respect, admiration, and price tag. The late Bob
The shining: chrome plating explained in 14 steps
“We all know that rechroming can take a big bite out of the budget of any restoration project — but do you really know
Kiwi racer approves Australian GT’s 2016 New Zealand tour
The Australian GT championship is set to include a two-round tour of New Zealand in 2016’s series calendar, attending both the upgraded Hampton Downs Raceway
Morgan Plus 4 celebrates 65th birthday with bonkers 225hp special edition
View fullsize Morgan’s Plus 4 may be turning an incredible 65 years old this year, but it’s still got plenty of life left in
If you’re after inspiration, it’s here: Fred Boggiss, his story, and his Ford flatheads
Fred Boggiss is a survivor and an inspiration. He’s been through more than many people could handle, but strength of spirit, unstinting support from his
The Targa battler: 1969 Ford Escort RS1600 Mk1
“If you’re planning on using a classic car to compete on Targa, one of Ford’s iconic Rallye Sport Escorts would have to be at
Silverstone Classic honours legendary Bentley Boy Glen Kidston
Running over July 25–26 in the UK, the 25th Anniversary Silverstone Classic has attracted the largest field of pre-war race cars ever assembled — all
Return of the king: Kristensen back at Goodwood Revival
Le Mans–legend Tom Kristensen will make his return to this year’s Goodwood Revival event, which is being held at the Goodwood Circuit in England on
Watch 007’s new Aston Martin jump, drift, and barbecue baddies in latest trailer
View fullsize Few movie relationships have lasted as long as the one between James Bond as his trusted Aston Martin. And for the latest
A boy and his steed: the pursuit of a first car
Car fans of all shapes and sizes tend to get giddy and romantic any time anyone brings up the topic of ‘first cars’ — and
Take an expert-guided tour through New Zealand’s circuits
Here in New Zealand we are spoilt for choice when it comes to racing circuits. With four in each island, you never have to drive
Watch a Koenigsegg annihilate the production record at Spa-Francorchamps
The crazy team at Koenigsegg have underlined the sublime performance of their new Agera One:1 by thrashing the production lap record of Belgium’s illustrious
Win a Vanguards/Corgi Vauxhall Patrol Car
This month, the long arm of the law grasped us by the scruff of our necks and, with a hefty-looking truncheon waved under our noses,
Mazda RX-7: the ‘Motor Man’ analyses a contemporary classic
“When Donn Anderson first tested an RX-7 some 35 years ago, he was so impressed he bought one” From day one, the original Mazda
A take on perfection: Peter Giacobbi’s unbelievable home built Ferrari
As a child, Peter Giacobbi was an avid fan of motorsport who admired legendary drivers like Juan Manuel Fangio and Wolfgang von Trips. He also
Targa introduce 1000km endurance epic for 2015 finale
Targa New Zealand’s 2015 season is set to end with one of their biggest bangs to date, in the form of a 1000km, six-day marathon
Former racer backs Kiwi Mini for Bonneville world record
The New Zealand–built Project ’64 — the world’s fastest Mini Cooper S — will be out to improve on its own world speed record of
It stings like a bee: take a look at this 1969 Dodge Super Bee A12
“A Porsche 968 Club Sport funded the purchase of this rare US muscle car” The term ‘muscle car’ is often misunderstood by classic car
Our Kiwi claim to Cobra fame: John Ohlsen’s hand in Cobra history
“Everyone knows what a Shelby Cobra is — but how many know about one Kiwi and his role in the development of this iconic
Ten reasons to drop everything and catch the 2015 CRC Speedshow
The 2015 CRC Speedshow looks set to continue the event’s reputation of one-upping itself on an annual basis. Staged over the weekend of July 18–19,
Get your calendar at the ready — we’ve got the dates for the 2015–’16 Historic Muscle Car series
The calendar for the 2015–’16 Historic Muscle Car (HMC) series has been unveiled, and while it may look geared towards those around Auckland, there are
Repair Cert 101: what vehicle importers need to know
“You’ll always hear horror stories about people importing an ‘immaculate’ car from overseas, only to find out that it’s a rust bucket held together
2014 McLaren P1: we test out the machine with the ‘speedy Kiwi’ decals
“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
The Equalizer: road-testing the 2015 Jaguar F-Type V8 R
In March 2014, thanks to Beacham Jaguar, I got the chance to road-test Jaguar’s new F-Type in supercharged ‘S’ form — the car that, finally, can
Targa Bambina’s coming to a TV screen near you
By now you should all have read the report on this year’s Targa Bambina in the current edition of New Zealand Classic Car magazine —
The MP and the MG: check out David Shearer’s 1957 MGA
I know I’ve said it many times before, and, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, I’ll say it again. The passionate people
Built to drive hard: Kiwi Zakspeed Escort heads to World Time Attack 2015
View fullsize Paul McCarthy’s brilliant Ford Escort Zakspeed replica is the latest Kiwi creation to sign up to this year’s World Time Attack Challenge
Weekly Motor Fix: we found a 1983 Mitsubishi Cordia GSR Japanese time capsule
View fullsize We have heard the term, ‘owned all its life by one lady owner’ and thought, ‘yeah, right’ plenty of times before … View
New Zealand Classic Car experiences the Lyndar paint system
In typical Kiwi fashion, the DIY industry in New Zealand has grown into a multinational, mega-dollar business. History suggests that our No. 8 fencing wire
Giorgetto Giugiaro retires from automotive design
Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro has retired from automotive design at the age of 76. Known as one of history’s most influential car designers, Giugiaro penned
Superior Sunbeam: 1961 Sunbeam Harrington Le Mans
“We’re tripping back to the Swinging Sixties with this svelte, sexy fastback coupé — the only one of its kind in New Zealand ”
Warbirds over Wanaka to stage trucking tribute in 2016
Next Easter (March 25–28, 2016), the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow will be sporting a newly added four-wheeled flavour, with organizers inviting truck owners nationwide