NZ Classic Car

New Zealand’s longest running classic car magazine – celebrated its 300th edition in January 2016, 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 25 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

AYRBURN CLASSIC – BREAKTHROUGH EVENT OF THE YEAR

MORRIS’ GROUND-BREAKING MINOR IT WAS BRITAIN’S BIGGEST SMALL CAR AND IT GOT BRITAIN MOBILE AGAIN • Morris Motors celebrated its millionth Minor in December 1960, a car that defined the British motor industry and was in production for 10 years alongside the iconic Mini of 1959

30TH MORRIS MINOR CONVENTION 2025

A SOUTHLAND MORNING WITH MONZA • It’s the kind of story only New Zealand could produce – a rare Ferrari Monza 750, stored in the back shed of a country garage in Otautau

THE UNEXPLAINED A PECULIAR XK ENGINE MODIFICATION EVEN JAGUAR IS UNAWARE OF Part 2 • Auckland music producer Larry Killip satisfied his passion for Jaguars in 1984, buying a 1962 Jaguar Mark II, 3.4 Litre. The scene was set for many enjoyable cruises – and some head-scratching, with Sir William Lyons’ brilliant XK engine revealing some still-unexplained differences

SHELBY THUNDER The King of the Road is back • The spirit of Carroll Shelby lives on in a range of modern Mustangs. Our feature car was built by Matamata Panelworks’ Shelby franchise and proudly carries the ‘KR’ badge!

SHELBY NEW ZEALAND

PERFORMANCE IS OUR BUSINESS

12 REASONS TO GO CRUISING Spending a morning with a cultural icon • I spend a warm Saturday morning with this glorious 1990 Ferrari Testarossa, courtesy of the ever-generous team at Southern Specialist Cars. Let’s just say … there are worse ways to spend my mornings!

HONOURING THE PAST Part 2 Stacy Lines’ stunning replica PDL Mini • Just two successful PDL Minis were built, and the 1967–1968 season was Robert Stewart’s most successful, winning the New Zealand Saloon Car Championship. Long-time Southland Mini fan Stacy Lines’ mission to build an accurate replica of Mini No. 40 concludes

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ONE CAREFUL HAND TO ANOTHER A Toronado’s tale • An impressive and scarce piece of Americana has been entrusted to the care of a Rangiora enthusiast, who is enjoying cruising in what is possibly the largest front-wheel-drive coupe ever made. Miranda meets a dedicated owner with a few touching memories to share

THE DR TRANS STORY

A TORANA TRANSFORMED PRECISION PREP AND PPG PERFECTION

ULTIMATE ULTIMA • The home-built car hobby is widely varied, encompassing collectors; drivers; modifiers; restorers; ‘ground-up’ designers; and, of course, kit car builders

ULTIMATE STYLE

RARE COUPE RACING • The Classic Motor Racing Club’s season-opening Brooklands Members’ meeting in September signalled the start of the 2025-’26 season. Sitting in the pits was a rare car on any local grid, a diminutive Ginetta G15 raced by Ian Perry from Christchurch.

ACTION-PACKED 39TH MG CLASSIC • New Zealand’s longest-running classic car...