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September 19th, 2011 by NZ Classic Car
For most of us our artistic paper work skills are limited to folding a crappy dart that always nose-dives to the floor, anything more is too tricky. But it’s amazing what can actually be achieved with paper alone and artist Jonathan Brand is out to 
prove it.
Brand is a professional artist who likes working with a variety of mediums, but he is most skilled when it comes to handling paper. Turns out that Brand is also a car guy and, like many, is particularly fond of the 1969 Ford Mustang. Bringing his passion for cars and paper together in a way that only a skilled artist can, Brand has set about the task of building the full-scale Ford entirely out of paper. Not just the shell either, this is a full replica including every single part which will be created in paper.
So far, the Brooklyn, New York-based artist has finished the engine, one wheel and tire, and one of the doors. But what is most amazing is the detail, the engine alone is a highly accurate art piece. It’s sure going to be a while before Brand is finished on the iconic pony car but when he’s done, expect it to be a tree-born wonder. Read the rest of this entry »
September 17th, 2011 by NZ Classic Car
US model manufacturer, Greenlight Collectibles, currently has an interesting range of 1:64 scale two-car model sets – including the featured pairing of Sam Posey’s Dodge Challenger T/A and Bill Maier’s Ford Mustang GT. All Greenlight Collectibles’ sets come in their own display box, complete with an appropriate diorama.
Thanks to the NZ distributor, we are giving one lucky reader the chance to add this Road Racers set to their model collection. Just click on the link below and answer the following question:
In what year did Sam Posey race a F5000 in the Tasman Series?
Competition closes on October 15, 2011.
September 13th, 2011 by NZ Classic Car
A couple of years ago the Auckland Mustang Owners club held a charity car show on Auckland’s Whangaparaoa Peninsular and it was a success. Now the club is set to repeat the formula and will return to the Leisure Centre, Brightside Road, Stanmore Bay for their annual car show next weekend (Sunday 18th September). All proceeds are again going to the Hibiscus Coast Hospice.
Expect to see more than 100 Mustangs from all eras, from the earliest 1964 II to the latest 2012 cars. According to the club there will be convertibles, fastbacks and notchbacks, Supercharged, Fuel Injected, 4 speed, 6 speed, wire wheels, steel wheels & chrome wheels. There will be Mustangs in red, white, blue, yellow and black. Some will be modified others will be stock. Shelby, Roush, and Saleen will be represented and there will be Indy Pace Cars, GT, Boss, Mach 1 and GT500 models. Among the cars will be some of the top classic cars in the country including winners from the last Intermarque Concours d’elegance. Read the rest of this entry »
September 7th, 2011 by NZ Classic Car
Bizarre Ford GT40 Spyder
Winner: Clyde Rowlands, Whangarei
Scalextric McLaren MP4-12C
Winner: Nigel Morrison, Christchurch
August 30th, 2011 by NZ Classic Car
Tickets went on sale for the NZHRA Hot Rod Lottery last week, but we now have fresh info on the prize and exactly how you can enter.
Due to a large response received during the last Lottery, ticket numbers this year, have been increased to 30,000. The prize? A stunning 1926 Ford Roadster.
The Roadster has a 350 Chev engine with a Ford 9 inch diff, 350 Turbo transmission, and tube axle front end with white satin interior finish. It is not just the Roadster up for grabs either, with the car will be a new set of mags from BGWorld Wheels, Mothers High Performance Car Care products have added boxes of product to keep the car in show condition and Classic Cover Insurance Limited are offering a year’s free cover.
Tickets are available for purchase through NZHRA Clubs and there is a full listing on where you can get your $6 ticket from here at the NZHRA website. The Roadster can be seen on the 25th September at the Tararua Rodders Show n Shine in Levin and at the National Hot Rod Show in Hawera on the 15th -16th October – tickets will also be available on site at both venues. Read the rest of this entry »
August 23rd, 2011 by NZ Classic Car
It’s time to get down to your local magazine store for a fresh dose of NZ Classic Car magazine because the September issue has just reached the shelves around NZ. The new issue is packed with brilliant feature articles, news and event reports, all to keep you up-to-date on NZ’s thriving classic car scene.
For this month’s issue we head south and take in some of the finest metal the South Island has to offer. Our cover car is a freshly restored 1968 Triumph TR250 from Dunedin with a smooth six-cylinder engine and a fascinating back story. Other feature cars include a immaculately restored 1924 Studebaker Light Six from Kaikoura and a John Coombs inspired 1964 Jaguar Mk2. Regular contributor Trevor Stanley-Jobin looks back at the purchase and restoration of a Mk2 Ford Escort and we have a special feature on Christchurch-based car painter Adrienne Barnes. There’s an Autmobilia themed article that examines the motives behind our love of the automobile and our Motor Man Donn Anderson pays tribute to the talented Mike Hailwood on the anniversary of his death. Read the rest of this entry »
August 23rd, 2011 by NZ Classic Car
Ticket sales have just begun for the 2011 NZHRA Hot Rod Lottery and this year’s prize hot rod certainly looks the business.
It’s a 1926 Ford Roadster finished in a striking green hue. There’s a 350 Chev motor under the bonnet, a tube axle front end, 9-inch diff and a 350 Turbo transmission. Everything is nicely in order and a white leather custom interior sets it all off.
Tickets for the lottery are $6 and can be purchased through NZHRA clubs around NZ. Ticket sales close on November 10th with the draw taking place on November 19th. The winner will be notified by phone.
You can also see the lottery Hot Rod as it attends events in the coming months. It will be shown at Tararua Rodders show n shine event in Levin on September 25 and the National Hot Rod Show in Hawera on October 15-16th.
For more info on the Hot Rod lottery go to www.hotrod.org.nz.
August 20th, 2011 by NZ Classic Car
When this car made its competition debut at Bay Park’s traditional Easter event in early 1975, it created quite a stir. Not just because it was beautifully presented, handsome, and well engineered, but because its owner/ designer/ builder/ driver, Brent Bullivant of Hastings, was just 19 years old.
The Capri was built to tackle the Bank of New South Wales (BNSW) New Zealand Saloon Car Championship (soon to become the Shell-Sport championship from 1975.’76), the modern day equivalent of which would be the BNT New Zealand V8 Touring Car Championship. And there were some pretty big guns around at this time, including Jim Richards (Sidchrome Mustang), Leo Leonard (PDL Mustang), Red Dawson (Camaro) Jack Nazer (Victor Chevy), and Paul Fahey (Capri). This was heady stuff – and would provide some stiff opposition for a semi-pro racing team, let alone a teenager.
As well, Bullivant was only motor mechanic apprentice, so his budget was paltry, at best. But 2500 hours went into the building of this car, and a reported $13,000 (possibly including the cost of the car), which in 1975 terms, was a lot. Read the rest of this entry »
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