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Volkswagen’s Grand California — the grown up Kombi
When it comes to campervans there are none that have a stronger heritage than Volkswagen The company invented the campervan concept, along with being in
Four-by-four for town and country
Long before pickup trucks became fashion items they, like the Levi jeans their owners wore, were built for hard work. After 30 years in a
Raising the bar
The rising standard of car preparation is only adding impetus to the classic racing revival By Quinton Taylor, photography: Ewan McPherson, Wayne Perkins, Donn White,
Twin peaks
The BMW M325i M-Tech II was the top-ranking E30 model to be sold new in New Zealand. We reunite two survivors from the 3-Series’ golden
Shaun shares his lifelong passion for JDM cars
Shaun Moses is one of those people who has got it right. He has managed the trick of ‘never working a day in your life’
Tradie’s Choice
A house painter by trade, Clint Wheeler applied his eye for detail to his latest creation, an uber-rare ’62 FJ panel van By Ashley Webb,
RX-4 For All – August 2021 issue on sale now
August 2021 issue on sale now
They Are Only Original Once
“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” — Henry Ford By Quinton Taylor Ford was on a roll in the
The Evergreen Land Rover
Philip Parker’s meticulous restoration of a Series 2 Land Rover — the very best kind — delights everyone who sees it By Ian Parkes, photography
The Lotus-Ford Position
Lotus and Ford made many happy memories together. Michael Clark recounts some of them through the eyes of various Kiwi motor sport greats By Michael Clark
Tribute to the Master
When Ferrari decided to build a special-edition car and name it after ‘il Commendatore’ — Ferrari’s famously irascible boss — it put the acid on
Class Leader
BMW’s 3.0 CSi was always a class act but appreciation of its timeless beauty is accelerating as swiftly and smoothly as its sophisticated straight-six By
The Jowett Jupiter turns 70
The Jowett Jupiter leapt to fame with a lot of the right ingredients, including racing success, but this classic ’50s British sports car was in
Protect your investment
Total Lube Guide gives you the good oil Choosing the right fluids for your car, and refreshing them regularly, is the best form of preventive
The Man with the Plan
Founder and publisher of New Zealand Classic Car Greg Vincent almost fell into the publishing game. He helped create New Zealand’s vibrant classic car scene almost by accident
Forever Young
The VW Kombi van is one of the best-known vehicles in automotive history, and for owners such as Steve and Denise Fejos, this loyal steed
Rare Rotaries Gather in the South
One of the showcase cars at the Richardson Transport World’s upcoming ‘The Evolution of Japanese Cars’ exhibition, a rare Mazda RX-3, could exert enough gravitational
Taxi!
It should be no surprise that one of Mercedes’ best-selling and longest-running models should wind up as a taxi in Gisborne, but it’s not your
Finders Keepers
The Capri is “the car you always promised yourself”, according to Ford. Best not to leave it too much longer, as those who get a good
Porsche 911 — Classic or Modern?
THEY MIGHT LOOK SIMILAR, BUT A QUARTER OF A CENTURY OF PROGRESS SEPARATES THIS EXAMPLE OF THE LAST OF THE AIR-COOLED 911s FROM THE LATEST
Pallas Athena — the French Goddess
With the Citroën’s 100th anniversary year coming to an end in 2019, we take a belated opportunity to recognize this milestone with our feature classic:
Special Stablemates’ Kiwi Connections
By Quinton Taylor Wide doors aren’t a problem when they swing up Racing McLarens most often do without a lid but the bare-headed versions are
Mini Mission, Big Rewards
In his classic Mini restoration, young Ben Leathwick found new friends, new interests, and went on more than one journey of discovery By Quinton Taylor,
Mustang Stampede
The Auckland Mustang Owners Club bolted off with the top two prizes at the 2020 Intermarque Concours d’Elegance, winning both the team prize and individual
Who’s the Boss?
The Auckland Mustang Owners Club bolted off with the top two prizes at the 2020 Intermarque Concours d’Elegance, winning both the team prize and individual
Phenomenon of Ford Mustang popularity
The Ford Mustang can be seen appearing in hundreds of movies. Starting with the 70s movie Bullitt and ending with the well-known Need
Looking back to 1969 – The Ford Capri launch in UK Autocar January 1969
NZ Classic Car magazine readers often donate boxes of car magazines from the 50s, 60s, and 70s from their garages for our own archives.
Here’s an occasional look inside a magazine chosen at random from our collection. Let’s look at what treasures the weekly UK Autocar issue from January 23rd, 1969 has for us – cover price, 2s/6p.
Subtle muscle
If there is such a thing as a subtle muscle car, the AMC Javelin is a strong contender View fullsize Its lines are
Fords and more – November 2020 issue on sale now
From their exotic curved sideglass to their curved everything else the late-50s Alfa Romeo Guilia and Giulietta Sprint Speciales proved automotive exotica weren’t
Watcha gonna do?
There is scarcely a car on the planet more polarizing than the Porsche 911 View fullsize Those in the Porsche camp will generally
Money in the bank
A gentleman’s express, a race-winning touring car legend, and a London bank robber’s getaway car of choice — the Mark 2 Jag remains
Aero Worship – Aston Martin Vulcan
The Aston Martin Vulcan — a track-only limited-edition supercar, and the British marque’s most extreme and exhilarating creation to date View fullsize A couple
Karmann Kounsellor – 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia coupé
An author and retired barrister, the owner of this lovely Karmann Ghia is well qualified to write about the qualities of his stylish German coupé —
Flower power
Some think Lotuses are delicate. They have their fans here but the Elise could always handle more Lotus founder Colin Chapman was a
New Zealand Classic Car – Issue 354 on sale now
In our second ‘lockdown’ issue we bring you another great issue featuring an eclectic mix of fine classics. From where the horses roar
Lightweight to a heavyweight – A boxer’s tale
For readers of a certain age, the Subaru WRX will evoke visions of noisy boy racers, exhaust tips that burble incessant noise, and caps worn
Charging more!
American Charger or Australian Charger? It’s not all about Ford vs GM. Both variants of Mopar Chargers have their fans among Kiwis so
The time is right for Z cars
As modern sports cars go retro-plus-electronics, appreciation is growing for genuine originals. Nissan got it right first time with its Z car but
Who do you think you are, Stirling Moss?
Donn Anderson recalls waiting patiently 60 years ago to take a photo of a famous racing driver — and he wasn’t disappointed View