Here’s an awesome random retro snap of a Savanna RX-7 and Laser TX3 side by side, Jap plates and all. Can’t get much more authentic than this!
FC3S and BFMRF
A great example of the Ford-Mazda Japan partnership in the 1980s.
Source: CAR GRAPHIC Magazine, Feb 1986.
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…)
If I had money
Like Henry Ford…
Lord I’d have me a
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Ford/auction-281072028.htm
RS200, aww yeah
Only $235,000!
lyrics – Clutch, Electric Worry
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
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.
