NZ Classic Car

New Zealand’s longest running classic car magazine – celebrated its 300th edition in January 2016, an amazing achievement for a publication which began as a simple idea to put local classic car owners in touch with event organisers, car clubs and trade professionals. NZ Classic Car has been a vital part of the local motoring scene for more than 25 years and features unique and extensive classic motoring coverage. NZCC’s enthusiastic and passionate writers cover the length and breadth of the country ensuring extensive classic motoring coverage. Our coverage of New Zealand’s motoring heritage remains unrivalled, especially in the field of motorsport history, plus we include stunning photography, authoritative features and event reports from throughout the country.

NZ Classic Car

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL?

SAKURAI’S INSPIRATIONAL SKYLINE THE HAKOSUKA • It took 19 years for Steve Radich to achieve his dream of owning a Skyline Hakosuka, but what he ended up with is perfection in this extremely low-kilometre example!

MORRIS FAST MOVER • Owning an important historic racing car such as the Begg FM4 requires a period-correct transporter, and the Rush family has acquired an impressive beast that fits the bill

Bab’s Bambina • Fiat’s diminutive Nuova 500 F became an overnight sales success in 1965, when, at the stroke of a pen, Torino Motors managing director Rob Elliott decided on the new, improved model’s catchy sales name: ‘Bambina’!

THE HEROIC AGE OF RACING ON MURIWAI BEACH 1921–1935 • Reader Stuart Bedford recalls some early days of beach racing at Muriwai by his grandfather, Victor Bedford, who was involved in the formation of a future influential company in the New Zealand motor industry, Campbell Motors

GIRLS ‘N’ GASOLINE • If Christchurch automotive technician Melissa Hannan tells you that your car is now running sweet, you can bet she has used her mechanical skills to make it that way!

EXTREME McLAREN EXPERIENCE • Kiwi petrolheads will always possess a strong affinity with McLaren. We are all familiar with the humble origins of Bruce McLaren, his legacy of global motor sport success, and the brilliance of road-going supercars bearing his name

THE BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES • The Brokenwood Mysteries team has been battling crime in a sleepy, rural New Zealand setting for 10 seasons since the programme premiered in 2014. Conceived by writer/producer Tim Balme, the international award–winning show now entertains audiences in 150 countries, and overseas fans travel to seek out the sets

WELL, HE WAS JUST 17 • Despite recording the fastest lap of the race and robbing Lando Norris of a valuable championship point, Daniel Ricciardo’s disappointing result for Red Bull at the Singapore Grand Prix has benefited Liam Lawson, with Pukekohe’s finest taking the Australian’s seat for the balance of the 2024 season

APPRENTICES PART 1 • Encouraging young people to learn the necessary skills is a big issue facing restoration companies

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MAGNIFICENT THREE-WAY SPLIT • The distinctive, short-lived 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is now one of the marque’s most memorable models, immortalised in pop culture and movies. Jonathan Paape shares his experience of owning one and encountering two others

SAKER FOR DRIVING • New Zealand’s home-grown Saker supercar has developed an enviable performance reputation on the world’s racetracks; now, a local enthusiast has developed one as a formidable open-road cruiser

AYRBURN CLASSIC CAR FESTIVAL

ONCE AROUND THE BLOCK A VERY SMALL SOUTH ISLAND INVASION • Patrick and a couple of mates decided a tour of the scenic South Island was well overdue, so they set off on a nine-day raid of some of the island’s best...