By Ben Selby There is something incredibly charming about bare essentials motoring. There are plenty of brands out there who seek to create the ultimate expression of what a car can be. That said, those who give us the purest ‘essence’ of what a car can be, deserve just as much recognition. When you have all the bits you need, …
By Ben Selby Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts never thought of himself as a rock star. Despite being a core member of one of the most famous rock bands in history, Watts never sought the limelight and rock and roll lifestyle usually championed by Mick Jagger or Keith Richards. Watts merely enjoyed the play the drums and chose to live …
By Ben Selby Geraldine is one of Canterbury’s best kept secrets. Getting there is also a splendid day out with your classic car. The run from Christchurch to Geraldine can be done by via two completely different routes. First of these is head south along State Highway One through Rolleston, Templeton, across the Rakaia River, through Rakaia itself, Ashburton and …
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 …
