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

One that got away

TIME MACHINE • Ford released the Mustang on 17 April 1964. It was an instant hit and a sales success which helped a relieved Ford out of the financial mire created by the Edsel fiasco less than a decade before

Excalibur Fantasy made real • The Excalibur was a classic-looking automobile handbuilt on a modern drivetrain that could show a clean pair of spangly heels to most other cars on the road

CAT SCRATCH FEVER • Jaguar’s iconic 3.8-litre Mark II saloon provides stunning performance and comfort for four, and its tuneable engine made it a favourite in saloon car races around the world

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THE REAL THING • This Holden ute has been rewarded for a lifetime of faithful service with a restoration that that will see it live well beyond the lifespan of many of its modern day counterparts

ROADSIDE RELICS • 40-plus years of abandoned car-spotting went into creating a collection of images that has the power to evoke memories of long-gone automotive eras, and inspire musings on the lives of those who drove them

An aria on wheels • Looking at many of New Zealand’s homegrown cars you can see the language of our practical DNA in their lines. Sam Lyle, on the other hand, will only design and build a car if it sings to him

1927 MERCEDES SUPERCHARGES BEACH RACING • Home Kidston did a lot more than tackle the Muriwai sands during his New Zealand adventure nearly 90 years ago. Donn Anderson uncovers the fascinating story behind the Kidston family and a special Mercedes-Benz

A racer – to the end • Thirty years ago, Bathurst witnessed the tragic but gentle end to the career of an all-time Kiwi motorsport great: ‘The Bear’ Denny Hulme — an event sharply etched in Michael Clark’s memory

BEST BENZ EVER? • Mercedes made its name as a luxury brand with robust cars like the W123, which flourished in the most gruelling environments. Some say we will never see their ilk again

Classic cars – still a good investment?

ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITALICAR • The Story of British Cars & Italian Design

WINDSCREEN REDUX • Replacing the windscreen in a classic car is a job that can be completed by an enthusiast, with the help of another pair of hands

Classic Garage

The house of Heron • Our columnist, Patrick, has written the definitive history of the Heron and its inspirational designer and builder, Ross Baker, so when he got the chance to see a flock of them he was soon on a flight of his own

HOLDEN’S V8 RETURNS TO THE TRACK • For 100 years, Repco has been “driven by passion”, and we are helping the good people at Repco celebrate that enduring legacy. This month, Repco looks back on a return to V8 power on the track amid public controversy over the muscle car arms race

SIMPLY THE BEST • Zagato Ferrari 250 GT TdF Berlinetta wins best of show at Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance

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