By Ben Selby Stories plucked from the grapevine of great New Zealand Road Trips often involve a beach of some description. There is certainly no shortage of beaches in New Zealand, but one which happens to be totally unique is Piha. Located next to the vast Waitakere Ranges, Piha stands out. Many Aucklanders make the pilgrimage to Piha every weekend. …
By Ben Selby Anyone who has watched the classic 1992 comedy “Wayne’s World” will know this automotive oddity straight away. Who could forget that iconic scene where Wayne and the gang are rocking out to Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody while cruising late at night in none other than Wayne’s blue flamed adored AMC Pacer? The AMC Pacer has long been considered …
By Ben Selby No, you are not hallucinating by any means. What you see here really exists. A one-off combination of a classic Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 and a 1969 Jeep Wagoneer. Say hello to the “Jerrari,” which is quite possibly the most frightening Frankenstein automotive hybrid creation of all time, and it’s now for sale. By now you may …
By Ben Selby When a couple celebrates their engagement, they might buy each other bottles of wine, flowers, or special trinkets to celebrate the occasion. However, seldom do you see someone receiving a car as their engagement gift, unless you are Princess Diana. That’s right, this 1981 Ford Escort Ghia Saloon was given to Diana, Princess of Wales by Prince …
By Ben Selby If there is one day trip which Cantabrians love just about as much as any other, it would without a doubt be the trip to Hanmer Springs from Christchurch. So many families make the pilgrimage to this relaxing community in the heart of the Canterbury High Country. The appeal of Hanmer Springs is considerable, with the famous …
By Ben Selby As far as endurance races go, it really is hard to beat the Le Mans 24 Hours. Sure, the Daytona 24 and 12 Hours of Sebring are racing epics worthy of the cult following they have today, but Le Mans is special as its the grand-daddy of them all. Since 1923, there have been countless incredible and …
By Ben Selby Despite the hustle and bustle of New Zealand’s super city, an hour or so driving your classic out of Auckland can reveal plenty of delightful roads and views culminating in an ideal spot for a classic day out or picnic. Such a place is Port Waikato. Located about an hour from central Auckland, Port Waikato’s small coastal …
Ben Selby Cars and Television go hand in hand. The site of a low slung Italian sports car or big block American muscle car blasting along in glorious celluloid gives us more than enough reason to want one someday. There have been so many TV cars over the years that it was quite a challenge to narrow down my top …
By Ben Selby A beautiful Autumn Saturday, 106 Cars, 500 kilometers of open road and 202 people all up for a big drive. A collection factors such as these allows one to draw a single conclusion, particularly if you live in Canterbury. It was time for the second annual Avid 500. The Avid 500 was the brain child of Bryn …
