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.

NZ Classic Car

We are saving the planet

PINNACLE PORSCHE • Is this the ultimate Porsche 911? Porsche has made a virtue of keeping the 911 true to its origins, with a policy of evolution not revolution. It came closest to breaking the mould with the wild whale-tailed 930 Turbo, which catapulted the car into supercar territory

The Porsche 930’s race car roots

PERFORMANCE ART • Carroll Shelby appreciated Superformance’s tribute to his own coupé so much that he added his name to it

Daimler double • Local motor racing has a rich history of home-grown racing car specials harking back to the early days when local ingenuity overcame a scarcity of specialised overseas cars and parts

SELLING THE DREAM • Romancing the automobile and motor racing in art

SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE! • SUBSCRIBE, RENEW, OR EXTEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TO NEW ZEALAND CLASSIC CAR MAGAZINE AND SAVE UP TO 24%

Spicy Italian • Alfa Romeo’s elegant 156 achieved a timeless aesthetic appeal, if not great residual values, but the GTA treatment adds a huge slice of extra spice

1959 SUNBEAM ALPINE: A ROAD TRIP WITH LADY P • A flash of silver catches my eye in the microscopic side mirror, accompanied by the distinctive ping of metal hitting bitumen …

UNLUCKY FOR SOME • The 13th edition of the Grand Prix Monaco Historique starting on Friday 13 May was bliss for the spectators and fans, as well as Max Verstappen and local boy Charles Leclerc

MANX ON THE BANX • An Antipodean beach—umm, dune — buggy makes a pilgrimage and meets its maker

THE RACING STUTZ THAT WON IN NEW ZEALAND • More than a century ago, the Southward Stutz raced for seven years in the United States before coming to New Zealand, where it dominated on beaches and speedways for another eight years. It was one of three cars known as the White Squadron

Living the dream • Bill Leckie established his car-building and race-craft credentials in a Hillman Imp, but it was with a Ford Capri that he carved out a unique profile in New Zealand saloon car racing

The good old days … • A motor sport circuit’s history is no proof against the march of progress when fitness for purpose is the only true test

AEROSPACE ACE • Saab’s robust reputation was forged in its aerospace origins, making its cars a solid investment in both substance and quirky character

Not the usual suspects

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES: A WORLD HISTORY 1872-1939

Classic Garage

Smooth performer • A long search for a four-speed Daimler with overdrive was rewarded with a pristine example that one owner had pampered for 44 years

626 STRIKES A CHORD

THE JET AGE

LEYLAND PONDERINGS

BEGG-DAIMLER GETS CLOSER • Southland’s collection of George Begg’s racing cars gets a double boost

RACING ROUND-UP • A great season for classics and even better in 2022–2023

COLD COMFORT • South Canterbury Rally

ROAD RUNNER PANEL & PAINT HARDPARK TAKEOVER 2022

Local Specialists

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