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PART ONE: BUCKY BAKER AND PDL 1

Allan tells the story of Graham Baker and PDL 1, the Mustang that became famous as Electric Blue and 185 mph! But it’s more than that. This is a story of a 66-year career you’re not going to believe.

GALACTIC HISTORY

The history of the universe is a pretty big job, so we set our sights a little lower, with the history of a Galaxie located in a place not so far away.

Classic Café Racer

What is it about Minis that has captivated so many people around the world for over sixty years?

THE CLASSIC CAR MARKET

The classic car market is a thoroughly international affair and that’s not just about the automotive jewellery at the top of the tree – from the UK, Tim surveys the current state of the market.

Past Articles

CELEBRATING THE CLUB’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

The 50th anniversary of the Austin-Healey Club of New Zealand will be marked by a special Grand Tour that will stretch from Auckland to Invercargill, and will see as many as 50 Healeys taking part.

TESTING A TREKKA

Jim checks out a superb example of the only motor vehicle designed and mass-produced in New Zealand.

FRED ZAMBUCKA FROM WRESTLING RING TO RACETRACK

Although his racing career was short, Fred Zambucka is still fondly remembered by older motor sport enthusiasts – his name being commemorated by the Zambucka Memorial Trophy races that were held at Levin from 1956 to 1968.

A CLASSIC CONSUL

Keith ‘Buck’ Harrison is the current custodian of the Ford Consul 315 his father bought new from Macaulay Motors in Invercargill in 1963. One day, the car will be passed on to Buck’s sons, Lee and Dean. Not an unheard-of sort of story, as it’s not the only intergenerational family car in the world. What sets this one apart is the 12,200 miles recorded on its odometer.

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A Morris Minor and a VW Beetle were among Jim’s first purchases a number of years ago when he came to New Zealand from the United States of America – so what’s it like
owning and driving two ‘people’s cars?

Find out in our latest issue. Find yourself a copy at all good bookstores and supermarkets, or subscribe and save at www.classicdriver.co.nz

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A genuine rival for Ford’s Mustang, New Zealand’s very first racing Camaro made its debut in late 1968 with Spencer ‘Spinner’ Black at the wheel.

In our Nov/Dec issue, Steve Holmes looks back to the early days of the Trans-Am series and traces the history of Spinner’s ’67 Camaro.

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Classic Driver Nov/Dec is out now!

Call us, visit our website or head to any good bookstore or supermarket to get yourself a copy now.

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Mgb 60th: Mgc, Mgbgt V8, Costello V8 & Brayshaw V8
Nz Rally Championship
Classic Estate Cars
Royal Tour 1952
Farewell to Pukekohe Park Raceway
Vw Beetle Vs Morris Minor
Datsun 240Z Scarab Replica
Forgotten Kiwi Cars: Acorn Marcie, Alfa Vee & Almac Sabre

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