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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,

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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