The original Mini needs no introduction. The brainchild of Alec Issigonis, the Mini changed motor industry forever and redefined the small car. One variant of the Mini however, has gone on to be a cult icon in its own right. It is of course, the bare essentials Mini Moke, and now its back. Yes, that’s right. You can now buy …
When Dr Ferdinand Piech’s Porsche 917 first turned a wheel in anger, the world of sports car racing was never quite the same. Circuits like Spa, Sebring, Daytona, the Nurburgring and of course, Le Mans, cemented the all-conquering 917 as as one of the greatest Porsche racing cars ever. When the 917 was prepped for competition in the “no holds …
The first time I ever knew of the Alfa Romeo Giulia’s existence was while watching the original 1969 version of “The Italian Job” as a wee lad. While the stars of that now legendary crazy getaway through the streets, and rooftops of Turin, were three oh-so-British Mini Coopers, the Carabinieri in hot pursuit all helmed Military coloured Alfa Giulia’s. Most …
A low-slung body, gull wing doors, a mid-mounted engine, and sold through American and Canadian dealerships. No, its not the Delorean DMC-12, but the ill-fated Bricklin SV1. The Bricklin SV1 one man’s desire to created his own “safety sports car” for the masses. Not unlike John DeLorean, who would have a crack at doing just that later on down the …
A BMW M3 E30 has just been sold for the equivelant of $248,000NZ. There is a good reason for this however, it was once the property of the late great Paul Walker. For car lovers everywhere, the late Paul Walker needs little introduction. Famous for his vehicular exploits in the Fast and Furious film franchise, he also had a real-life …
The Lexus LS400 not only kick started the Lexus Brand, it also changed the luxury segment as we know it. Lexus celebrates 30 years in New Zealand this year. This is astounding considering the luxury arm of Toyota has been in existence since 1989, meaning that Kiwis have been a part of the Lexus story pretty much from the beginning. …
Let’s face it, many of us cannot afford to buy a Ferrari F40. The closest many of us get to owning one of Ferrari’s greatest hits, is the Burago model residing on our shelves. However, one lucky fan in the UK has just collected a genuine piece of F40 memorabilia, and all for the best possible cause. A red bucket …
When it comes to a spot of gardening and backyard DIY, nine times out of ten a certain amount of digging is required. However, while you might expect to find creepy crawlies and maybe that set of keys you thought you lost last summer, you don’t expect to find a whole car. This is just what John Brayshaw of West …
The Maserati MC12 is a full-on future classic. Maserati’s race car for the road was met with mixed reviews when it was launched in 2004. However, there was no denying as a race car, the MC12 was very competitive indeed, winning the FIA GT Championship in 2005, which also include their win at the 2005 24 Hours of Spa in …
