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.

New Zealand Classic Car

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Chrysler’s Classy Cruiser • Other Australian cars of the era, especially the performance versions, hit the value escalator a while ago. Now the classic lines and quirky details of this once-popular family car are developing a strong following of their own. The hardtop coupe shows them off best

Fire up the Afterburners • When Chrysler launched its ‘Flight Sweep’ models for 1957, Detroit responded by throwing off the shackles and unleashing its designers. Buick, for decades one of GM’s strongest brands, launched the fight back

HISTORY OF BUICK MOTORS

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Saltwater Creek Garage • Long-time contributor Trevor Stanley-Joblin describes the latest in a long list of cars he has brought back from the brink, often to concours standard

Vive la différence • The enchanting and oh-so French Renault Avantime shows us that modern cars don’t have to be boring — except that boring is what most want

THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY • Christopher Moor had always wanted to ride in a 1959 Cadillac and, happily, he was still in a position to enjoy the sensation

“Gotcha!” The continuing tale of a Nissan/Datsun tragic • Seduced by the domination of the Richards/Skaife Godzilla, our hero wanted a piece of the action

THE OTHER HAND-BUILT MORGAN • If the Morgan factory can do it with a few basic workshop tools, how hard can it be?

Ford’s Mustang: the endlessly hip American dream machine • Mustang magic was made on New Zealand racetracks, long before the car became plentiful on our roads. Donn Anderson pays tribute to a legendary American car whose star shines ever brighter

The thoroughbred • Michael Clark continues recounting a lunch he had with one of our greatest open-wheeler exponents, Roly Levis, who died in 2013 aged 88

The bestlaid plans • Despite what you might read elsewhere, Howden Ganley is the only actual Formula 1 mechanic who went on to drive in Formula 1

Time for a rethink on WoFs and their practicality for older classics

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THE FRIENDLY SPITFIRE • The Triumph Spitfire probably offers the most amount of classic sports car for the least amount of money

Signs of the Zodiac

FOAMING AT THE MAG

UK AUTHORITIES AND CLASSIC CAR GROUPS JOIN FORCES

NO MOT FOR CARS OVER 40 IN THE UK

TARGA NEW ZEALAND POSTPONED TO MAY 22

MUSCLE GARAGE RETURNS

Events Diary • Due to Covid-19 precautions, events may be postponed or cancelled. Please confirm details with event organisers

MGs FLY SOUTH THIS SUMMER

HARD WORK ENSURES SUCCESS AT HARD PARK • Hard Park Takeover, Invercargill – 2 October 2021

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