By Ben Selby Supercars. Few classes of car have captured the imagination of so many people throughout automotive history. Car fanatic or not, these cars represent the ultimate expression of what a car can be. Whether it’s a ludicrous power output, a blisteringly high-top speed, or looks which give no regard for the practical, they are the coveted dreams for …
By Ben Selby Many of us have the dream of taking a classic car to the French Riviera. However, the gulf between the dream and reality for many of us is pretty vast, especially since COVID, we won’t be travelling to Europe anytime soon. That doesn’t mean us Kiwi car fans need to miss out on the essence of that …
By Ben Selby Spoilers. Love them or loathe them, one cannot deny the impact they have had on car design. Some are deadly serious, existing solely for the purpose of providing downforce or aerodynamic aids. Others, well they are just for the sheer fun of it, something completely unnecessary, but still cool to look at. Throughout the history of motoring, …
By Ben Selby If an event is showcased with the word “extravaganza” you can bet it is likely to be a pretty substantial occasion. Take Twin Rivers Motoring Extravaganza. A motoring event which is entirely befitting of that aforementioned phrase. The Avonhead Rotary Club Twin Rivers Motoring Extravaganza and Classic Car Parade is one of the biggest car events on …
By Ben Selby When it comes to Kiwis on the global motoring stage, there are no shortage of names. However, one name in particular, unless you are in the know, often gets overlooked. He was directly responsible for helping to get one of the most coveted brands in the automotive world off and running, and helped shaped the supercar business …
By Ben Selby Just so you are aware, this is a car, not an oversized shoe. Say hello to the Davis Motor Car, one of automotive history’s greatest oddballs. With retractable headlights, four seats and the kind of styling usually seen on artillery shells being built a few years prior to its creation, Davis sought, like so many ambitious automakers, …
By Ben Selby The Jaguar C-Type is to be reborn, with the iconic British marque adding the Le Mans winning sports car to its Classic Continuation programme. The C-Type Continuation will be based on the 1953 Le Mans winner of Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt. This received a power boost from an enlarged 3.4-litre straight six with triple Weber carburetors, …
By Ben Selby Every time a genuine AC Shelby Cobra goes to auction you can be sure it won’t be a cheap. Only a handful of original 289 and 427 big-block cars were ever built. As a result, you would need to set aside at least seven figures to get a look in. So, what about Carroll Shelby’s personal 427ci …
By Ben Selby The BMW 635CSI is fast becoming a very collectible German classic, but this one is infinitely more collectable than others, as it was once the property of the original 007, and one of the coolest men who ever lived. Yes, the late Sean, sorry, Sir Sean Connery, was the original owner of this left-hand drive BMW 635CSI. …
