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A rare sight: 1971 Ford Capri 3000GT
View fullsize Of course, most of those cars are well and truly categorized as classics nowadays but nonetheless, many seem to have disappeared off the
Little ‘Pirate’ up for grabs
It was at the first New Zealand Drag Nationals at Kopuka on a dry summer’s day in 1967, where Bob Rossiter’s ‘Pirate’ dragster faced off
Aston Martin LM19: race star to star honours
As with most of the world’s prestigious auto manufacturers, Aston Martin had a factory-works team building cars to compete in the annual Le Mans 24-hour
2015 Repco Race to the Sky’s big names to do battle
The legendary Nobuhiro ‘Monster’ Tajima will be making his return to Cardrona, for the 2015 Repco Race to the Sky, held over April 18–19. The
Queen of speed’s life in the fast lane
Not even a year since rewriting history and becoming New Zealand’s quickest and fastest female, Karen Hay’s quest for speed is still strong. View fullsize At
Jaguar’s new XF to walk the tightrope
The Jaguar XF was first released in 2007, and is Jaguar’s biggest-selling and most awarded car. The all-new XF is to be revealed on March
Flashback to Leadfoot Festival
Set in the idyllic countryside of Hahei is Rod Millen’s farm — the aptly named Leadfoot Ranch. Every two years, Rod opens it up for the
Jensen’s new GT packs a supercharged 6.4-litre V8
Jensen Motors were perhaps best known for their Interceptor and FF models, British GT coupes powered by big Chrysler V8s, before the Jensen marque was
Win a Corgi / Vanguards Escort RS2000
This month’s prize model comes from the Corgi / Vanguards range of collectable 1:43 die-cast models — a rather garish-looking Escort MkI RS2000 (VA09517). While we’ve
NZV8 Concept Corner: show ’Stang
“Every month we ask the cover car owner for the concept they’d most like to build, or see built” The gold ’65 Mustang envisioned
Old-school rally legends under the hammer
Over three decades on from its release, the Audi Quattro is a cult icon for some, and is fondly remembered by many. Why? The Ur-Quattro
Weekly Motor Fix: the ultimate ’60s getaway car
In the late ’50s, early ’60s the S-Type Jaguar quickly established itself as the ultimate ‘Q’ car — no ’60s bank job was complete
The oldest Corvette racer, aka ‘number 211’
This 1953 Corvette racer is, believe it or not, the earliest-known Corvette race car — known as ‘number 211’ (on account of its VIN E-53F-001211)
David Brown to celebrate exclusive Speedback GT’s one-year anniversary
David Brown Automotive, Britain’s premier, 21st-century coachbuilder, unveiled their Speedback GT at the Top Marques show in Monaco last year. To commemorate the one-year anniversary
Weekly Motor Fix: 1970 Ford Mustang
In NZV8’s last Weekly Motor Fix, we took a peek at Maurice Shapley’s circuit-destroying Holden Monaro, with its serious re-engineering in pursuit of precious
The Gullwing that topped Concours: 1956 Mercedes Benz 300SL Coupe
Knowing that there are only two early Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwings in the country, the likelihood of stumbling across one in your local supermarket car
Sink your teeth into NZV8 Issue No. 119
They say things get better with age, right? Well, this month’s issue may well be the best yet, and it’s just one issue shy of
Metalman Targa Sprint starts 2015 Targa NZ season with a bang
The Metalman Targa NZ Rally Sprint, held at Ardmore Airport on Sunday, March 8, officially kicked off the Targa NZ 2015 calendar. The two short
Win a can of TSD BN Thermal Coating
Thanks to the team at Evolution Motorsports we’ve got three 300ml cans of TSD BN Thermal Coating for three winners. All you need to do
Maserati Alfieri claims 2014 Concept Car of the Year award
Maserati’s Alfieri Concept caused a stir within the motoring fraternity upon its unveiling at last year’s Geneva International Motor Show — not only did the
Immerse yourself in classic car goodness with this month’s issue
Have you grabbed yourself the latest copy of New Zealand Classic Car magazine yet? Don’t miss out, pick it up now! Even better, subscribe to save
Lotus unveils new supercar — the Evora 400
Just over a month ago, Lotus Cars talked about the reveal of a new car at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show. This new model
Prices for all-new Mustang revealed for Kiwi buyers
For the first time in its half-century existence, the 2015 Ford Mustang is finally being sold in New Zealand through Ford dealers — and Ford’s global
Kicking off the 2015 season with Targa NZ Rally Sprint
The 2015 Metalman Targa NZ Rally Sprint is fast approaching, taking place on Sunday, March 8 at Ardmore Airport. The season-opening, one-day sprint event in the
On-the-road musings: zero tolerance for breaking the speed limit
I decided to take the family for a joyride around the South Island for the Christmas break. Whilst my wife read, and the kids overlooked
Whipped Up: the Porsche Cayman GTS shoot
I have a little disclaimer to make before I get started. This post is not about driving the car, nor is it about reviewing it.
The last of a classic car blast from the past
Graeme Rice’s very first piece for New Zealand Classic Car appeared in our March 1992 edition. Back then, Graeme’s column was entitled ‘Don’t Look Back’,
Howden Ganley’s road to Monaco
Prior to Christmas, Howden Ganley joined us at New Zealand Classic Car as we rolled his Lotus XI into our photo studio for the shoot
The people of the 2015 NZ International Tattoo and Art Expo
“Here’s something a bit different that NZV8 managed to get along to and see what the buzz was all about. We talk to the
Follow Idris Elba and the new Jaguar XE across Europe — episode three live now
British actor and DJ Idris Elba, best known for his roles as Nelson Mandela in the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, and Baltimore drug lord Russell
Whipped Up: Caffeine and Classics
It’s been two years since the meet started. If anything it’s like the older guy’s version of the young’un’s hard park. With the event being held in a
Race to the Sky returns — win the money-can’t-buy experience
The Repco Race to the Sky is set to make a welcome return to the event calendar on April 17–19 at Cardrona Valley. Returning for
Weekly Motor Fix: 1931 Bentley 4.5L
Despite my knowledge being a bit rusty when it comes to cars that are nearly 100 years old, I’ve always been a fan of old
The latest NZV8 will suck you in like an 8-71
You might want to get out and about and make the most of summer while it’s still here. If that’s your plan, don’t buy the latest
Land Rover’s amazing Valentine’s Day gift
Valentine’s Day 2015 presented four good friends with a slightly better gift than a box of Cadbury Favourites. As students of Otago University 15 years
1,000,000 Facebook fans! Thanks, from NZV8
Well, it’s happened — NZV8’s hit one of those great modern-day milestones, and have cracked 1,000,000 Facebook likes. View fullsize We didn’t ever think that
Triumph Rocket X: the big bad wolf
For well over a century, Triumph has defined ‘iron fist in a velvet glove’ motorcycling — the British, gentlemanly motorbikes contrasting with their brutal, street-thug
Italian stallions in a shed of chickens
It’s a remarkable thing to think that someone would tackle the idea of making their own cars, let alone in their chicken shed in Oamaru. Rod
Simon Evans to join V8 Supercars with Super Black Racing
Super Black Racing, New Zealand’s only V8 Supercar team, has gained another driver — Simon Evans, the talented BNT NZ SuperTourer racer. Evans will soon