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

A time to celebrate • Morrie Christmas, everyone!

TRAVELLING COMPANION • The Morris Minor ‘Woody Wagon’ is one of the rarest and most desirable models produced and a design icon that was built to last

The name’s Aston, Aston Martin • This DBS V8 got into the Bond-equivalent position of being strapped naked to a chair while an evil mastermind took a swing at its swingers but, in the finest tradition, it turned out all right in the end

THEY ARE ONLY ORIGINAL ONCE • “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” — Henry Ford

FORD’S 1941 TRANSITIONAL MODELS

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HOTTEST OF THE HOT ESCORTS • The Sierra RS Cosworth proved a sensation on the track and in the showroom, so Ford had good reason to play the same hand with the Escort

MODEST OVER-ACHIEVER • Jim Palmer’s name will be familiar to fans of local motorsports but, despite a stellar record, his name hasn’t transcended the sport in the way those of some of his rivals have. But that won’t bother Jim

BAVARIAN NEW WORLD • Cliff Everson was inspired to build a range of great cars. Surely one of them would achieve his dream of mass production

AN ENDURING STATUS SYMBOL • Could a change in fortunes for Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow values come sooner rather than later? Donn Anderson ponders the question and recalls his experiences with a legendary marque

THE LOTUS-FORD POSITION • Lotus and Ford made many happy memories together. Michael Clark recounts some of them through the eyes of various Kiwi motor sport greats

Escorts back on tap • They don’t make ’em like they used to. They make ’em better

HIGH LIFE • CONTINUING THE THEME OF THINGS WE COULD BE DOING BUT CAN’T — YET, JOHN DENNEHY PUTS HIS CASE FOR MAKING THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS A BUCKET-LIST MUST

BRITISH LEYLAND CARS — LOVED BY SOME • The headline reveals this startling truth — yet fans say some good and innovative cars are better than the company’s dreadful reputation suggests

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Readers’ Writes

EXAUSTIN’ WORK • After 20 years, it’s finally finished

TAUPO DEBUT FOR FORD FALCON RALLYE SPRINT

TIME CALLED ON THE LIONS

26 YEARS OF KUMEU

GT40S WILL RACE FOR NEW AMON CUP

HISPANO SUIZA NAME REVIVED

AC RETURNS TO LE MANS WITH 12 NEW HANDCRAFTED COBRAS

FAST FIX WITH MEGUIAR’S HYBRID CERAMIC QUIK CLAY KIT

TARGA BACK ON AGAIN

GREATER THAN THE SUMO OF ITS PARTS

EVENT DIARY • Due to Covid-19 precautions, events may be postponed or cancelled. Please confirm details with event organizers.

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