NZ Classic Car

NZ Classic Car – New Zealand’s longest running classic car magazine – celebrated its 200th edition in August 2007, 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 20 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.

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LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM • The search for an Airstream caravan led Nigel Teape to a trio of American classics which ended up surpassing his Airstream dream

Working class Austin’s upper class contender • One of the best developed and engineered cars from the British Motor Corporation (BMC) in many years, the Austin 3-Litre saloon deserved better sales and a more appreciative legacy

Austin 3-Litre Register of New Zealand

Transports of delight • This 1972 Ford Transit provides an instant hit of nostalgia, reminding us all of how a pervasive and seemingly permanent fixture of the motoring scene can slip away almost without us noticing — it’s also great fun

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Smooth operator • A large part of Jaguar’s fame and reputation was underpinned by its magnificent XK6 engine. Jaguar owner and fan Quinton Taylor pays tribute

THE MIGHTY XK • Few engines can equal the fame or longevity of Jaguar’s XK in-line six. Its distinctive smooth growl powered several generation of Jaguars, playing a central role in building the brand’s reputation for power and pace

JAGUAR’S V8

JAGUAR RACING IN NEW ZEALAND 1950 – 1972 • Racing driver and enthusiast Jim Barclay has compiled a fascinating history of the many and varied Jaguar contributions to motorsport in New Zealand

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: JIM BARCLAY

HERDING CATS • Richard Waugh and friends have rounded up an impressive bestiary of local Jaguars. Once considered exotic, they are now very much endemic

Class struggle • The dramatic Jensen Interceptor was the distillation of three great motoring traditions but it’s diamond elegance and power was marred by inclusions

LOVES OF MY LIFE • An appreciation of the Corolla and of Toyotas in New Zealand In Part 1 of his Corolla Gerard gives up the follies of youth and is seduced by the Corolla’s sensible charms

TOYOTA LOCAL ASSEMBLY 1967–1998

A tale of two Stantons • Two Christchurch brothers made two remarkable cars that became New Zealand speed legends

DETAILED PROFILES OF 40 KIWI CLASSIC JAGUARS • Each with descriptive text including owners experiences and specifications. Beautifully printed full page professional colour photography.

FAMILY PET • This Bulldog has waited patiently for walkies but the warmer weather should see it out in the countryside and let off the leash

MINI MAN MOVES ON • Rodger Anderson’s David and Goliath exploits against the V8 Mustangs delighted Mini fans everywhere but Rodger had fresh fields to conquer

Racing improves the breed • Not getting a new McLaren pushed Graham McRae into developing an alternative, which pushed him further down the road to developing his own GM1

Seems like it was only yesterday…

Classic Garage

LAND ROVERS CONTINUE TO CLIMB • Early Land Rovers are relatively plentiful and...