NEW ZEALAND CLASSIC CAR AUTOMOBILIA Collectible Models / Lifestyle / Book and DVD Reviews

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Specifically designed for front-wheel-drive vehicles with manual transmission, ZIC Gear FF is an automotive gear oil that offers antiwear, anti-oxidant and rust and corrosion protection. Its synthetic base gives low-gear oil viscosity at low temperature, while still providing excellent protection at high operating temperatures. A four-litre bottle has an RRP of $58, and can be purchased from myautomotive.co.nz. Priced from only $145 plus delivery, NZ Classic Car Mirrors offer the full range of points type and electronic distributors to suit the BMC Mini range. From the standard 25D or Mini Cooper type 23D, to the 43D and 45D, plus the later model 59D for a-plus engine types. Other Mini accessories — including Stealth ignition components, electronic conversions, contact, condenser, rotor, and cap kits, and genuine Lucas Gold sports coils — are available now. NZ Classic Car Mirrors offer great prices and free technical information. Visit classiccarmirrors.com for more information. This two-chamber design uses Flowmaster’s patented race-proven Delta Flow technology to help increase scavenging for better performance and reduced interior sound. Suitable for use in both street/strip and off-road applications, it uses no internal packing to blow out, and you get reduced interior resistance. The durable design is fully MIG welded, and made with 16-gauge aluminized steel. This Flowmaster has an RRP of $190.00. Order online now from myautomotive.co.nz — New Zealand’s online auto store. The strongest of Smooch’s bar stools, the Moschino offers the kind of luxury usually only found in a classic vehicle. You’ll be sitting on deep-foam padding, with perimetre and parallel stitching, for unmatched comfort. Complete with a height-adjustable swivel stem, hydraulic lever system, and star base, they sit on any surface — wobble-free. Available in a variety of colours — to match your kitchen or garage bar — mention Zealandclassiccar and this month get a set of fitted covers free. With a free service and three-year warranty, check out the entire range at smoochcollection.co.nz.

This double-action pack comes with both the Glass Science Rain Clear gel and Glass Scrub in conveniently sized bottles you can keep in the car. The gel is a highly concentrated, Voc-free, nonflammable, and non-toxic formula that will treat up to three times the surface coverage of standard liquids. The scrub then works to remove hard water, salt, spray wax residue, tree sap, and road film, all without scratching the glass. Available now from Myautomotive, this pack has an RRP of $14.20. Order online at myautomotive.co.nz. We know that lead-acid batteries have a tendency to sulphate, but there’s a way to turn those sulphur ions into the electrolyte that holds charge again. Recharge Battery Revitalizer and Conditioner lets batteries regain capacity and stops the corrosion of lead plates. Just retreat them every two to three years and you’ll get up to 10 years out of your battery. You can get Recharge from Farmlands and Auto One stores, or you can find more information and make a pricing enquiry at recharge. net.nz. If your classic car could benefit from being treated to a brand new, handmade stainless steel bumper, The1part could have one that’s perfect for your vehicle. They have bumpers for over 300 different types of classic cars — including Alfa Romeo, Armstrong, Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Bristol, Citroën, Daimler, De Tomaso, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, Gilbern, Glas, Heinkel, Iso, Jaguar, Jensen, Lancia, Lotus, Maserati, MG, Mercedes, Morris, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Vespa, Saab, Rover, Volvo, Triumph, VW, Zundapp. For more information, contact Paul at paul@the1part.co.nz. Built to Hitachi’s high quality, high performance standards, this 10.8 volt cordless micro li-ion twin pack comes with a 10mm driver drill and a 95nm impact driver. Complete with two 1.5ah li-ion batteries, smart charger, and heavy-duty satchel, this pack offers reliable, portable tools for getting the job done. As a genuine retailer, included is the Hitachi 3-Year Heavy Duty warranty when online registration is completed and support from the extensive nationwide service network. With an RRP of $385, for more information and to order, visit myautomotive.co.nz.