By Ben Selby The South Island’s West Coast. Its natural beauty and untamed power have captivated not only the locals, but also many a traveler over the decades. With a community rich in gold mining and geology, it really is a rugged and majestic wonderland. It is also a great place to enjoy a peaceful drive in a classic car. …
While it is a wonderful thing for individuals to celebrate the heritage of a particular automotive brand, it is even better when discovering the brand in question is just as passionate about its past as we are. This is encapsulated by Bentley, whose 103-year history is now on display as part of a new dedicated heritage centre. Described as the …
This beautiful couple had a very private elopement at Waimak Classic cars recently. We felt extremely privileged to be part of their special day. They choose the cars they wanted to be photographed with, the photographer (Kathryn Louise Weddings) and the weather of course, all came together perfectly. We were thrilled at how Kathryn captured the day, using the grounds …
There was another great turnout at Waimak Classic Cars All American day. With 115 cars on the lawn, folks enjoyed a tour of the museum, hotdogs, donuts and some great music by Eddie Simons. There were fabulous stories of restoration journeys, especially the ‘woody’ that was built from a picture! Lots of serious car lovers reconnecting and enjoying the day. …
Here’s a church fellowship group from Christchurch, (fellowship meaning All Men group) that came through on a wintry Friday night, in August. They requested we provide pies, so we got Amberley Pies to make up a selection (that were delicious) and coffee to warm them up. The heaters were on to warm up the Museum, while they were walking around. …
By Ben Selby There probably will never be someone like Queen Elizabeth II. Whether you call yourself a royalist or not, one must admire the incredible sense of duty, commitment and dedication to devoting her entire life to the service of her people. With her passing, many, including myself, felt like they had lost a member of the family. When …
By Ben Selby Its really hard to imagine Porsche without the 911. When it was launched in 1964, Porsche was keen to cement the 911 as the company’s halo model. However, the 911 did not get off to a flying start straight away. Many accused Porsche of moving upmarket too soon, neglecting buyers who wanted a new variation of the …
By Ben Selby Since its creation in 1886, it wasn’t long before the idea of racing motor cars caught on. The first European races were held on public roads and would see the pioneering drivers of the day racing at speed between two main European capitals. These continued until the early 20th century, where the notorious Paris to Madrid race …
By Ben Selby Monterey Car Week is one of the biggest events of the motoring year. For a handful of days in mid-August, incredible classic, vintage and veteran cars descend on the Monterey Peninsula in California. It also where we see some of the most coveted classics go under the hammer. Some of which change hands for an eye watering …
