By Ben Selby We all love a good barn find right? The concept of digging through some forgotten shed or lockup and finding an untouched automotive gem certainly has appeal. Well, imagine what went through the mind of the Holden fan who found this one-of-one 1979 Holden Commodore VH SL/E Prototype under a sheet in Victoria. Now this Aussie time …
By Ben Selby The summer months are quickly coming to an end. However, there is still plenty of time to hop in your classic and head out on a warm summer drive. Those in the South Island, particularly those residing in Canterbury and Marlborough immediately associate summer with one particular place, Kaiteriteri. For many, Kaiteriteri is the definitive summer holiday …
By Ben Selby Any Jaguar XK120 is special. Built from 1948 to 1954, the XK120 was the car which made Jaguar as we know it today. With its XK straight six and gorgeous flowing lines, the XK120 quickly became the must-have accessory for all tycoons and celebrities, such as Clark Gable and Frank Sinatra. The XK120 also saw its fair …
By Ben Selby Its 1966. Enzo Ferrari is not happy. For the last six years, his scarlet racing cars have utterly dominated events in the World Sports Car championship. That was until the combination of the Ford Motor Company and Carroll Shelby perfected the formula for the now legendary GT40 MKII. Ford’s Ken Miles won the 1966 24 Hours of …
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 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 …
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 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 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 …
