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Behind the garage door: XJS Jag restoration
When an ‘oops’ needs serious attention View fullsize Not all Behind The Garage Door projects are major, body-off-type restorations. Sometimes a small accident is just
Black Belt Battle: Masterton Motorplex comp season kicking off
View fullsize The weekend of 8–9 December will see round one of the Masterton Motorplex comp season kick off, and regulars to the
Putting the power down: how the drivetrain works
We send the spotlight under the car to focus on the drivetrain, covering everything from the engine’s crankshaft to the driven wheels The
The new Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Hitherto the only item known as the Cullinan was a massive diamond that makes up part of the British Crown Jewels. But now
A place to call home: Caffeine & Gasoline
View fullsize As many car enthusiasts from the upper part of the country are likely to be aware, the organizers of Caffeine &
Fancy a classic car? You could have one next week
Thirty cars from one collection are going under the hammer this Saturday 13 October and with so many desirable cars being offered at once the old laws of supply and demand might make some of them bargains.
Fuel and water: hitting the fluids’ sweet spots
The engine rightfully gets the most attention, as well as naming rights, in the engine bay, but if it is going to deliver
Nostalgic charm: The Very Vintage Day Out
View fullsize It can sometimes be difficult to reconcile your hobbies with those of your partner, but the Very Vintage Day Out neatly straddles
Internal procedure: intricacies of engine rebuilding
This month, we delve deep into the innards of the internal-combustion engine and look at the intricacies of rebuilding and reconditioning it View
The next chapter: Caffeine & Classics, now with more classics
The monthly Caffeine & Classics meeting should suffice without an introduction, if you’re in the position to be reading this. It’s a pretty
Classics only, please: Caffeine and Classics’ new 30 year rule
View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Find yourself anywhere near Smales Farm, Auckland, on the last Sunday of the month, and you’ll be
All go, no hassle: US buying made easy with Freight Assist NZ
View fullsize Having trouble getting that rare as hen’s teeth part or big-daddy motor package out of the US of A because the
Out of sight, out of mind: a safer underbody
Whether it’s your daily driver or prized classic, that old adage ‘out of sight, out of mind’ is more than likely to apply
Event guide: Caffeine and Classics
View fullsize When: 29 July, 10amWhere: Smales Farm, Auckland Just because it’s officially winter doesn’t mean that you can’t get your fix of cool cars.
Art in motion: coach-building secrets
Despite the pervasiveness of mass production, the art of coach building refuses to die, only becoming more sought after by those seeking the
Wazoo Gazoo: Toyota go one-two for first ever Le Mans victory
Only the most determined souls and sturdiest cars can claim that they won — or even survived, for that matter — the running
Labour of love: 1962 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
View fullsize Bruce Haye from Ace Panel and Paint in Whitianga purchased this 1962 Cadillac Coupe de Ville from the original importer of
Where’s the cake: Fraser Cars turns 30
View fullsize Celebrating three decades of Fraser Cars, owners Scott and Ida are bringing the car-building experience into the 21st century with a
Enthusiast essential: Stay cool with Adrad
View fullsize Older classics are often let down by their cooling systems, which were designed in the days when rush hour really was
Going South: Otautau Car Show
Otautau promotions organized another great annual show along with other local community organizations to once again cap off a successful Otautau Car Show
Petrol bloods: Evolution Motorsport Classic Speedfest
You know you’ve just watched a great race when on the cool-down lap all the flag marshalls leave their posts to applaud the two leading contenders — what a battle!
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Asia Pacific Series arrives in New Zealand
The Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Asia Pacific Series will take place on New Zealand’s iconic Hampton Downs circuit in April 2018, the car
Legendary: The 4Guys Autobarn Legends of Bathurst Festival
Any true Kiwi car lover will have fond memories of their hero cars and drivers lapping Bathurst, but never did any ever imagine
Iconic Motorsport Adventures: 2017 Isle of Man TT Tour
The Isle of Man is a great place to visit, with its picturesque landscape and architecture, but come race week for the TT,
Caffeine and Classics to celebrate fifth anniversary
Caffeine and Classics is a brunch-style event held on the last Sunday of every month, and open to all types of classic vehicles.
Motorsport Flashback: Meeting Heroes
The local motor-racing calendar is generally packed full of events at this time of the year, especially for Michael, who catches up
Motorsport Flashback: Daytona Beach in February
Daytona Beach — it even sounds evocative View fullsize The unusually hard, compacted sand and wide beach at Daytona had been noted,
Enthusiast essentials: the must haves from January
With the diverse range of vehicles covered by our motoring titles, New Zealand Classic Car, NZV8, and NZ Performance Car, it’s clear that
Power on water: ENZED 2018 Jetsprints Stadium Cup
It might just be New Zealand’s gnarliest motorsport event on water, and it’s back for 2018 — yep, we’re talking about the jetsprint circus returning
Grand Final: 2017 HSV ClubSport R8 LSA ’30 Years’
Hate to see you go — love to watch you leave. We drive the final ClubSport ever to roll off the production
The Time Machine: Paul Adams BMW 2002
Lachlan spent some time with New Zealand’s first international rally winner, Paul Adams, and his BMW 2002 to remember the journey this
Jim Richards to take centre stage at Legends of Bathurst
View fullsize Bathurst conqueror and V8 Supercar hero Jim Richards will be the focus both on and off the track at the Hampton
Wild history: the drug-smuggling brothers that won at Le Mans
For American brothers Don and Bill Whittington, the ’70s and ’80s were whirlwind of drugs, duffel bags full of cash, fast cars, glorious
Rebirth of a Legend: Jaguar XKSS
There are few more noble reasons to buy a car than the ‘McQueen factor’. It’s that which makes this car so cool
Highway Masala: 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally and Concours
James gets a taste of the hustle and bustle of Delhi traffic on his way to a very important classic car event View
Conservative Elegance: 1957 Buick Roadmaster
Roadmaster — Buick’s king of style and power View fullsize Buick’s Roadmaster arose from anything but humble beginnings. The brand’s new flagship
Patagonia Roadtrip: driving a classic V8 muscle car from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Kiwis Rob Mumford and Aaron K drive a classic V8 muscle car from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city, on Argentina’s
A great way to move: 1974 HQ Holden Kingswood Station Wagon
The trusty HQ Holden has long been an Australasian motoring icon, but as prices of nice examples continue to soar, so does the
Brake components on demand
View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Long known for their expertise in brake resleeving and the remanufacturing of brake parts, Apex Auto Centre