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 You know a car is regarded as automotive art when the Godfather of fast cars thinks it’s a looker. Enzo Ferrari himself famously said the Jaguar E Type was the best-looking car ever produced. Il Commendatore did have a point. Built in Coventry, the Jaguar E Type is a masterpiece, and takes pride of place in the …
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 As far as automotive obsessions go, the love for Germany’s “People’s Car” runs deep. Controversial Fascist origins aside, one cannot deny the impact of the Volkswagen Beetle on the psyche of motoring enthusiasts the world over. Aimed squarely at providing everyone from the factory floor to high executives with an economical and easy to maintain way of …
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 …
