Classic

Lotus Driver Day

  The Lotus Driver Day was held last week at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, and even though the weather was a little patchy, the day was enjoyed by all involved.

Morris: Real gone: Indian Morris Oxford

  Made under license in India since 1957, the last Hindustan Ambassador rolled off the production line in West Bengal last week. if you’ve ever stepped into a taxi cab when

McLaren 650S Kiwi debut

  Auckland’s bespoke McLaren dealership played host last night to the unveiling of the latest offering from the Surrey based supercar manufacturer – the McLaren 650S. Looking at the 650S, it’s

Sir Jack Brabham passes away

  The sad news travelled across the ditch that Sir Jack Brabham passed away on May 19, 2014. Brabham started his racing career in 1948, competing in Australia and New

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 in the family and commercial

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, mid ’70s Viva It was

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 produced one of the best-handling

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 cars on this year’s Drive

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 veritable Aladdin’s cave that he