MARK HOLDAWAY

AGE: 65

OCCUPATION: Retired trucker/mechanic/ farmer

CAR CLUB: Stray Katz Cruisers, Tasman Bay Inc.; Oceanside Street Rods

PREVIOUSLY OWNED CARS: ’34, ’36 Ford sedans, ’23 Ford T-bucket

DREAM CAR: This one

WHY THE ROADSTER? It was by accident; I found it on eBay very uncomplete

BUILD TIME: Three years LENGTH OF OWNERSHIP: Three years

MARK THANKS: Clive Hall, for the paint and hand artistry; Ron Rewiti, for the panel work; Dave Sales for the frame plating and steering arms; Ian Mortimer for the trim; Tiffany, for the electrical work; Lloyd Wilson at Magoo’s Street Rods, for a few parts but particularly moral support; Mike Spacek and Don Ferguson at Ardun, for parts and advice; Gregg Hanes at Anson Axles, for axle dropping and subsequent tech support to have [it] LVVTA approved; the LVVTA for helping New Zealand rodders maintain a high engineering and safety standard