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Jaw dropper: 1979 Chevrolet C10 Pick-Up
“Published in NZV8 Issue No. 65” If you think the exterior of Matt Elliott’s Chev C10 is smooth, wait until you see the

Simple recipe: 1970 Dodge Challenger
“Published in NZV8 Issue No. 214” View fullsize Big power, immaculate presentation and the perfect stance, what more could you ask for in a

Best intentions: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88
“Published in NZV8 Issue No. 61. ” View fullsize When Bryan ‘Raz’ Rasmussen purchased this 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe two years ago,

1964 Chevrolet Impala convertible and 1966 Caravelle caravan
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 219” View fullsize Kiwis have had a strong affiliation with caravans for as long as I

Fiat Coupes: Classic buyers’ guide
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 218” View fullsize There’s a tendency to think of Fiat as a manufacturer of bread-and-butter vehicles

Beefy Brits: 1973 Aston Martin DBS V8 & 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish
View fullsize Three decades separate these bespoke British bruisers — the technology they ¨employ may have changed, but the aura of these Astons remains

Cut-price classic: 1975 Vauxhall Viva 1300
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 215” View fullsize Tim combats fuel price rises by going back to basics with a Spartan,

Love affair with a legend: Holden Torana GTR XU-1
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 214” Gerard recalls the time when he was seduced by a luridly-coloured Torana XU-1 Ringwood Shopping

iTunes by Alfa: 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 214” View fullsize Alfa’s classic combination of an all-alloy V6 mated to a de Dion transaxle

The cat roars: 1980 Jaguar XJ-S V12
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 226” This replica of Tom Walkinshaw’s famous TWR Jaguar XJ-S will be one of the official

The collectors: a good, keen Kiwi bloke
“Published in New Zealand Classic Car Issue No. 213” View fullsize During our visit to Kaikoura, we met Bob Bell and checked out the

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