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Feature Car; 1934 Packard Super Eight

April 1, 2010

1934 Packard Super Eight

This fine example of a restoration was a participant in the NZ Classic Car Rally that was held recently in Gisborne, those familiar with the RC will have already seen the photos of the event itself (though if you haven’t you can get to them here).

Why is the car a Super 8? Well it’s 8 inline cylinders of 100% Pure, undiluted awesome;

6.1 litre, Straight 8, Gloss & Chrome. All class.

The more observant of you will note the symmetry requires a spare wheel on each side of the vehicle, held in colour coded covers no less with their very own Packard brand padlocks… (more…)

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Events; NZ Classic Car Rally – Gisborne 2010

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March 29, 2010

by kyteler

As mentioned in the preview at the tail-end of last week. This event was held over the Gisborne region during the last several days. From what I have seen from photographs it proved to be an event worthy of attending if classics are your thing and they are most certainly mine so it will be another added to the list.

Shiloh of Raizer Images has kindly provided coverage to retro-classics.co.nz of the event. Many interesting cars attended, here’s a short selection and you’ll find a link to the Gallery of images at the bottom of the entry.

Ford Cortina MkI

E-Type Jaguar being thrown about

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Event: be a chop, 2010

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March 28, 2010

by Orion

Daytripped down to Whangamata on Saturday afternoon to experience the festivities of the 2010 Hop. The atmosphere reminded me slightly of New Years’, except with more old people present and far less police making the rounds.

1956 Chrysler Windsor, chilling in the park

Unfortunately, a lot of said old people seemed rather grumpy – perhaps they ran out of beer too early? – and a few couldn’t grasp the concept of someone with a nice camera walking around taking photos of cool cars. Do I really look like that much of a tourist? I swear I felt like the only Asian for miles.

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Events; NZ Classic Car Rally – Gisborne, Preview

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March 26, 2010

by kyteler

With much thanks going out to Shiloh of ‘Raizer Images’ I will have a collection of photos from this show that’s taken place over the last few days and the coming weekend. Here’s a quick preview;