Kiwi Vintage Car Collections

The vintage era ¿ 1919 to 1931 ¿ was a brief period of time in our motoring history when only the strong would survive. The First World War was over and many new makes and models were being released but, all too soon, the Wall Street crash lead to a turbulent time for the motor industry and many did not last the distance. Some of the names in this book are still known to us today, such as Ford and Dodge who proved that they had what it took to stay at the top of their game. Others, though, such as Oakland, Erskine and Jewett, were in production for only a short period of time and have been long forgotten by most. Meet the Kiwis who have taken the time to lovingly restore these vintage beauties and, in doing so, know the real joy it is to own some of the great names from our motoring past.

It could be said that behind many great businesses is a great truck (or two). In this book we look at a fascinating line up of 40 plus commercial vehicles that have been put to use for many years serving their owners well and helping create many successful businesses. Most of these trucks were only retired when high mileage or a new vehicle replaced them.

Right from the outset Kiwi car enthusiasts took to the muscle car concept. With our relatively cheap fuel, open roads and love of fast, noisy V8s, New Zealanders own a disproportionately high number of muscle cars of all makes and models, particularly given our relatively small population. In Kiwi Muscle Car Collections Steve Holmes gets unprecedented access to some rare, exotic, mild and wild high-performance vehicles, and their proud owners.

"For such a small country New Zealand has a staggering number of hugely impressive motoring collections. Whether it's due to the fresh air, the wide open spaces, the cheap fuel, or just a national fixation with tinkering, Kiwis enjoy collecting and hoarding old cars. Steve Holmes presents some incredible collections in these pages, including a few private collections, and the brand-new Highlands National Motorsport Museum"--Publisher website.

"This second volume in the ongoing Classic cars of New Zealand series features a stunning collection of photographic essays illustrating a sensational selection of truly iconic cars - all of them owned by New Zealanders, and all carefully selected from the pages of New Zealand Classic Car magazine." --Back cover.

This book looks at 50-odd individual cars that have been carefully restored and maintained here in Australia, covering a wide range of variations and models, all ones that were only originally available in the Aussie and New Zealand markets. It takes us back to a time when cars and commercial vehicles were being successfully produced in Australia.

Drawing on two decades of involvement with the local classic car scene, NZ Classic Car magazine has selected over thirty gorgeous classic cars in order to celebrate our nation's continuing love affair with the automobile. Celebrating the diverse and broad-ranging passion Kiwis have for their classic cars, this new book reflects that diversity by featuring an amazing breadth of cars -- including much loved Kiwi favourites like the Ford Zodiac, Morris Minor and Holden Monaro; as well as modern classics like Ferrari's stunning F40. In addition, you'll find bespoke cars from upper-crust British marques such as Aston Martin and Alvis, not forgetting nimble sports cars from the likes of Alfa Romeo, Lotus, Alpine and Triumph. Of course, we also acknowledge our enduring passion for US cruisers and the mighty V8 engine, and include studies of the iconic split-screen '63 Sting Ray, Cadillac's unforgettable Coupe de Ville and Ford's famous Skyliner -- all of them find their place within this new book. Combine stunning and evocative photography, gorgeous classic cars and authoritative text from the editors of New Zealand Classic Car magazine and you have Classic Cars of New Zealand - a celebration of Kiwis and their classic cars.