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Austin addiction: 1957 Austin A35 Pick-up and 1957 Austin A35 Van
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 211” View fullsize Tim travels to Morrinsville to meet a couple waving the ¨‘flying A’ flag
Vincenzo’s revolution: 1928 Lancia Lambda
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 210” Penn has his bias toward Italian cars reinforced by a superb Series 8 Lancia Lambda The
Top Ghia: 1957 VW Karmann-Ghia-Corvair
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 222” View fullsize Originally built by famed Kiwi grass-track and hill climb specialist, Doug Bremner, this
Toad of Toad Hall: 1913 Maxwell Tourer
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 206” View fullsize Penn checks out a surprisingly useable antique car, considering it is very nearly
A better Brit: 1928 Alvis 12/50
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 185” View fullsize Penn examines a car hailing from an era when the British made quality
Opulence and excellence: 1959 Cadillac Coupe Series 62
“Published in NZV8 Issue No. 25” In 1959 the American car manufacturing industry was pushing the boundaries of excess. These days Hamilton appears to
Leading the life of Riley: 1962 Riley One Point Five
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 200” View fullsize Tim once raced his father’s Riley One Point Five at Ohakea. Now he
Bull’s eye: 1974 Lamborghini Espada
View fullsize At the recent Paris Motor Show, Lamborghini surprised everyone by unveiling the four-seater¨Estoque — almost exactly 40 years after it introduced the
Plum crazy: 1974 Leyland P76 Super Sedan
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 195” View fullsize Anyone who tells you that the Australian P76 was a lemon is a
Muscle bound for glory: 1970 Ford Falcon XY GT
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 215” View fullsize Riding on the back of sky-high prices for the legendary GTHO, the Falcon
Urbane myth: 1974 Maserati Bora
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 200” View fullsize Up close and personal with Maserati’s first mid-engined sports car What would you
CanAm McLaren: 1965 McLaren-Elva MkI (M1A)
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 214” View fullsize First raced in the US by Mike Goth in 1965, this early CanAm
Billy Bunter’s estate: 1976 Hillman Hunter Estate
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 199” View fullsize An ode to Todd Motors — this family has three of the Petone/Porirua-based
Blackpool or bust: TVR 60th anniversary
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 198” View fullsize TVRs and everything about them is as British as you can get but,
Brio trio: Fiat/Bertone X1/9, Lancia Montecarlo, Ferrari 308GT
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 174” View fullsize There is something about the way Italians do things which is rather indefinable,
A legend reborn: Peterson 4.5-litre ‘Blower’ Bentley
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 211” View fullsize Several years ago we printed a short story on this car. Since then
The original Aussie muscle car: 1967 Ford Falcon XR GT
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 205” View fullsize Words: Tim Monck-Mason Photos: Quinn Hamill As the first of the line, the
Surfin’ USA: 1949 Ford Country Squire
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 202” View fullsize I first met John and Sandy Graham when they were touring the North
Suits you, Sir: 1954 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mki
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 184” View fullsize The Aston in beautiful Queenstown The NZCC team takes a trip to Queenstown
Recapturing the past: 1938 MG TA & 2005 TD2000
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 183” View fullsize The modern — although very traditional-looking — TD2000 attempts to recapture the motoring
Winged warrior: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 181
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 181” View fullsize Any Daytona is a special car in its own right, but this EV2
Four-play: 1958 Porsche 356 Carrera
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 173” View fullsize I’ll never forget my first drive in a Porsche. It came during my
Stampeding pony: Fleetwood Motors’ Mustang
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 169” View fullsize Ivan Segedin and Red Dawson’s Tale of the Fleetwood Motors’ Mustang Winter 1965,
Turbocharged tarmac eater: Ford RS200 191
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 191” View fullsize Words: Tim Nevinson Photos: Jared Clark & Quinn Hamill First displayed at the
A Lotus for Europe: Europa S2s with New Europa S
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 194” View fullsize Words: Tim Nevinson Photos: Jared Clark Lotus founder Colin Chapman was renowned for
Monster snakes: 1978 Falcon XC Cobra
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 197” View fullsize Words: Steve Holmes & Tim Nevinson Photos: Jared Clark & Quinn Hamill In
The Wizard of Oz: 1972 Bolwell Nagari
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 196” View fullsize Words: Penn McKay Photos: Jared Clark “A driver’s car pure and simple …
Split decision: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 195” View fullsize Words: Peter ‘PC’ CallenPhotos: Jared Clark It isn’t often that good things come