Reviews

Last week we looked at a 32yo Holden Commodore, so it only seems fair to balance things this week with a Ford of similar age. And wouldn’t you know it, Turners has an absolute winner in the form of a 1989 Fairmont that has travelled just 106,000kms by one owner. Given that these cars typically racked up big kilometres within their first 3-4 years as company cars or taxis, this example is a rare find 36 years on. Read on...

The trouble with owning an American classic is usually the position of the steering wheel; it’s always a bit of a compromise. Some will say it doesn’t bother them, which seems doubtful, but it’s a compromise many are prepared to make to own a piece of classic Americana. But did you know that right hand drive Ford Broncos were built in Aussie? Well it’s true, and we have one for auction right now. Read on...

You don’t see many cars with the signature Zagato Double Bubble roof design, aside from a few exclusive Aston Martin Supercars, the odd hyper car and some great racing cars of the 50s and 60s. And you certainly won’t buy one without a very large sack of cash, unless it’s a rather fetching Peugeot RCZ, like this one. Read on...

As a rule, a 1984 Diesel Mitsubishi Pajero doesn’t have much in the way of ‘Green’ credentials. It has a pretty agricultural 2.3l turbocharged diesel engine that can sprint to 100kph in under the time needed to cook a roast dinner, whilst asphyxiating native wildlife in its wake. But it is painted a very fetching shade of minty green, which certainly makes it look friendlier. It’s also back in fashion. Read on...

The idea of sleeping in an old caravan might not appeal right now, what with it being winter and everything. But we all know what comes next, and cruising around the great summer spots of our country with this rig hooked up to your classic tow vehicle will make you the envy of the campgrounds. This 1974 Lilliput Gazelle is waiting for you to liberate it from this damp yard, surrounded by angry trucks and machinery. Read on...

Way back in 2019 Mazda were celebrating 30 years of the MX-5 with this special, limited edition. That means the MX5 has now been around for 36 years, and it’s still cool. This car was sold new in NZ and is one of 3000 produced. That may not sound that exclusive, but only 17 were allocated to NZ and all were sold before the cars arrived. And it’s Racing Orange, exclusive to this edition. So if you missed out here’s your second chance. Read on...

The fourth generation Toyota Hiace was such a popular van in NZ during its 15 year production. Most came with little to no comfort options, drove okay, and were likely to be lethal in a crash. But it was bomb proof (if not always rust proof), dependable, and didn’t depreciate like most cars. And due to the nature of the work these vans did, most had rolled over the 200,000km mark in their first five years. However, Turners Hamilton has a 25yo example that is yet to hit this modest milestone in Hiace terms. Read on...

What is it? Well, it’s a Nissan Silvia in fancy dress. It was made by a company called Mitsuoka and the model is the Le Seyde. It’s outrageous from every angle, is one of only 500 built, and you definitely want to be going to the Great Gatsby themed party that this thing’s headed to. Read on...

Back in the nineties this would be the van of choice to take your band on tour across America. These days being a touring musician pays so poorly you couldn’t afford the gas to run the 5.7L V8 across town, never mind the country. Unless you’re in a tribute band. If you are, let’s say, a Guns and Roses tribute band, this Chevrolet Express Gladiator edition could be ideal for you. Read on...