Last year’s inaugural Brits At The Beach event was a huge success with more than 220 cars and 4000 spectators. This year the popular event is back and will take place in Tairua with activities from this Friday (7^th Oct) to Sunday (9^th Oct).

The event includes a parade, show and a British Village Fete, where you can admire the cars up close and have a yarn with the owners. Viewing is totally free, and vehicles and bikes can be pre-registered at 
www.britsatthebeach.co.nz or registered on the morning before the parade for $10. The event is open to all British-built vehicles of all ages. (more…)

The annual Renegade Rod and Custom Club SPCA Charity day is all on for this Sunday (September 25th).

The event is a great way to involve the whole family, as well as support the SPCA through various auctions that take place on the day. Last years event even saw some car owners taking home a new pet or two, and organisers have requested no dogs be taken to the event this year.

For 2011, any persons that donate a gold coin will receive a numbered ticket for spot prizes and a change to win $250 in cash.

There will be plenty of hot rods, dragsters and street machines on display, click here to see photos from last year’s event. (more…)

The Paeroa Antiques Weekend is all on for Saturday 17th September and event organisers are inviting owners of vintage and classic cars to take part.

Held in the world famous in NZ town of Paeroa, there will be a car parade through the main street and then a display in the centre of town. Registration is not required, keen participants can just turn up at 10.30 am on the day for the muster up Taylor’s Ave (by the L&P Cafe), ready for the Parade at 11am.

The parade will finish up in Wharf St in the centre of town where cars will get lined up for display and there will be old fashioned devonshire teas and a sausage sizzle available with a live band for entertainment.

For those who wish to join in, there will also be a car rally setting off at 2pm for a gentle circuit, finishing at the historic homestead, Corbett House, in Hikutaia. (more…)

The dates have been announced for this year’s NHRA National Hot Rod Show with the event taking place on the weekend of October 15th-16th. The organising committee is in full swing putting everything into place for the weekend.

The club has also announced that Mobil Oil has come on board as an associate sponsor, this means all major sponsorship is in place. All indoor trade display sites have been sold (they all will be car related of course), but there is still limited room outside for some more trade displays.

Hawera is gearing up for the weekend with the town business association organising a Hot Rod themed shop window display competition, and a market day with the local rock & roll club on the Saturday morning.

On Friday night the bar of show sponsor Rough Habits are holding a “Rock FM” party, so this will be a great night with lots of give-aways and fun. The Lazyboyz band is booked for Saturday night’s dinner.

The trophy’s are designed and are going to be very unique this year so if you want to win one, better get your entry sorted. (more…)

The Pukekohe Lions club inaugural “wheels of fortune” vehicle display on May 8th at Pukekohe racecourse was billed as a massive vehicle extravaganza for the whole family, and they delivered. The Lions gathered a diverse selection of vehicles which they described as “past & present”, “original & modified”, “slow & fast” and “classic & unique” and they certainly gathered some of each. Add the other entertainment on the day with fantastic food on offer and it made for a great day out.

There was a huge line up with over 1200 cars and special interest vehicles around the track and in the pit areas with displays from numerous clubs and organisations including Franklin Street Rodders, the American Muscle Car Club, Iron Sands Rod & Custom, HSV Club, Zephyr and Zodiac, Mini, MG, Military vehicles, Coast Guard, Fire Service, St John and many more. There was also part of Dave Parkers amazing car collection, with 11 of his 18 classic cars on display.

In addition to the fine line up of cars there was a good selection of food and beverages, music by Tuakau country variety music club and the Sunset coast big band and several VIP guests including Auckland mayor Len Brown, TVNZ’s Mark Sainbury, and local MP Paul Hutchison wandering around and being interviewed over the P.A. (more…)

If you’re a fan of all things Ford then, for you, Albany is where it’s at this Sunday (April 3rd) because Auckland’s annual All Ford Day has returned.

The All Ford Day has become a major event on Auckland’s motoring calendar and this year is shaping up to be a big one – last year saw record attendances from display cars – in excess of 600 and equally record numbers of the public were strolling around.

On the back of last year’s event the team at North Harbour Stadium has again stepped up to become the hosts of the 2011 All Ford Day.

This Sunday April the 3rd, gates are opening to show cars at 8.30 am, to the public from 10 am to 2pm – Car entry after 9.30am will be limited so get there early.

Entry for show cars and driver is free, passengers and public: $5 entry, under 13’s free and must be accompanied by an adult.

The event’s primary sponsor is Burgerfuel who will have their crew on site with a huge mobile burger-bar for anyone who gets the munchies. (more…)

The 16th annual Henry Ford Memorial Day Display and Swap meet will take place at Claudelands Showgrounds in Hamilton this Sunday (25 July).

The event is always big and it’s a worthwhile trip for out-of-towners. Gates open at 8am and prizegiving will be held at 1.30pm. Irrespective of age or country of origin, all Ford vehicles are welcome.

Entry is just $5 per vehicle and spectator entry is also $5, or $10 for a family, with all kids under 12 free.

For more information, contact Archie on 07 855 1071.

Highlights from this historic car show held anually at Alexandra Palace in London. Former BBC Top Gear director and TV producer Jamie Langton chats to owners attending this annual show, this time to the Jensen car club.