UPCOMING EVENTS
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COFFEE & CARS
WHEN: LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH WHERE: MT SMART STADIUM, AUCKLAND With the monthly Caffeine & Classics at Smales Farm now defunct, Auckland classic car enthusiasts have a new regular event. Access the venue via the Maurice Road entrance.
CLASSIC CAR MEET HAMILTON
WHEN: FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH WHERE: CLASSICS MUSEUM, 11 RAILSIDE PLACE, HAMILTON
All makes and models welcome including Japanese and hot rods. Includes automotiveonly classic car boot sale. Conditions apply. Buffet breakfast available from 8am to 10am. Cash prizes and giveaways monthly. For more info, contact Richard, Ph 021 205 3863 HVCCC
CAFFEINE AND GASOLINE
WHEN: LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH WHERE: HAMPTON DOWNS, WAIKATO
Owners of all types of cars gather to show off their cars and talk about their automobiles over coffee. Caffeine and Gasoline is the sister event to the now famous Caffeine and Classics. All cars, enthusiasts and spectators welcome. Grab a coffee from Aoraki Coffee Roasters and talk everything cars! 10am-1pm.
NORTH CANTERBURY CLASSIC GATHERING
WHEN: LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH WHERE: BETTER HALF KITCHEN & BAR, SH1 LEITHFIELD
Open to all vintage, classic and muscle cars, as well as hot rods, motorcycles, caravans, boats, etc. Food and drink available in café. Normal gravel carpark for spectators – or park in Ashworths Beach Road and walk in. Free entry for all. Only alcohol purchased at the bar may be consumed on the premises, no BYO. No smoking and no dogs. Due to the nature of the grounds all above must be strictly adhered to.
KUMEU CLASSIC CAR & HOT ROD FESTIVAL
WHEN: JANUARY 20-22
WHERE: KUMEU A&P SHOWGROUNDS (ACCESS ROAD, KUMEU)
This event offers more than 1000 classic cars/hot rods/motorcycles and over 100 trade sites selling tools, car parts, antiques, clothing and automobilia. Plus hundreds of swap sites, a retro-caravan display, beauty pageant, slot cars and much more.
Tickets for sale at the gate. Free public parking, no dogs allowed. Opening times – Friday 1pm-7pm, Saturday 7am-6pm, Sunday 8am-1pm. For more information, visit:
www.kumeuhotrodfestival.co.nz
THUNDER DOWN UNDER
WHEN: JANUARY 28-29
WHERE: TIMARU INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY Organised by the Canterbury Car Club, this weekend of motor racing includes fields for Mainland Muscle Cars, Super Trucks, OSCA, Formula Ford, Pre-65 and Mini 7 cars. Admission – weekend pass $35, children 16 and under free. For more info, visit: www.southcanterburycarclub.org.nz
EDENDALE CRANK UP
WHEN: JANUARY 28-29
WHERE: EDENDALE VINTAGE MACHINERY CLUB, 77 SALFORD STREET, EDENDALE
The annual Crank Up features everything from vintage tractors to classic cars and trucks – this year featuring 120 years of International trucks and tractors as well as 50 years of Mack trucks. With tractor pulling, static displays, steam engines and kids’ entertainment there’s something for all the family to enjoy. The Crank Up experience begins on Friday night with the Edendale street parade from 7pm. For more information, visit: www.edendalevmc.co.nz
ELLERSLIE INTERMARQUE CONCOURS
WHEN: FEBRUARY 12
WHERE: ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE, GREENLANE, AUCKLAND
Auckland’s biggest classic car show, including the Intermarque Concours d’Elegance, is always a good day out. Gates open from 10am to 4pm, with concours results announced at 3.30pm. For more, visit: www.concours.org.nz
AUCKLAND BRIT & EURO CLASSIC CAR SHOW
WHEN: MARCH 5
WHERE: LLOYD ELSMORE PARK, PAKURANGA
The sixth Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show will be the largest yet with an estimated 1000 classic cars expected to be on display as well as a good collection of classic motorcycles. As always the show offers free entry to the public. For more information, visit: www.briteurocarshow.nz
AUTORAMA 2023
WHEN: MARCH 17-19
WHERE: MYSTERY CREEK EVENTS CENTRE, HAMILTON
All SIV types will be on show and organisers would like to see all manner of vehicles attending – including classic cars, historic racing cars, supercars, Japanese cars, trucks, hot rods and vintage cars. For more info visit:
www.autoramacarshow.co.nz
THE CLASSIC ALPINE TOUR: NORTH ISLAND TOUR
WHEN: MARCH 17-20
WHERE: NORTH ISLAND
After three successful tours in the south of the South Island, requests to hold a North Island event have now been confirmed, with the inaugural North Island Tour planned for March 17-20. A 700km route throughout the central North Island will offer a combination of touring through amazing scenic roads, interspersed with great food and accommodation venues. Eligible cars are European manufactured sports and two-door GTs that are unique and with special characteristics that were manufactured during the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Cars from the great marques such as Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo are typical along with even more unique brands. To view previous events and find out more about the tour, check out the official web page at: www.classicalpinetour.com
GEORGE BEGG FESTIVAL
WHEN: MARCH 30-APRIL 2
WHERE: TERETONGA PARK, INVERCARGILL Visitors are encouraged to attend in period dress in the celebration of motor sport’s golden age – an event inspired by George Begg, the farmer who turned engineer and built a series of racing cars that took on the best the world had to offer. Expect a large turnout of Begg racing cars, plus lots of classic racing on track. The event starts with the George Begg Long Lunch on Thursday, followed by a mystery car run. On Friday there will be an official welcome function at Bill Richardson Transport World, with track practice at Teretonga Park. Saturday and Sunday will be the days to catch some of the best classic racing in NZ.
For more info visit: southlandnz.com