UPCOMING EVENTS
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MEGUIARS COFFEE & CARS
WHEN: LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH WHERE: LILYWORLD CAFÉ GARDEN BAR CAR PARK, MT SMART STADIUM
A relaxed Sunday morning outing for owners of classics, hot rods, exotics, JDM’s and special cars to display their machinery and for visitors to enjoy the spectacle of rare and beautiful vehicles. A free family-friendly carmeet in a relaxed and casual environment with food, drinks and plenty of activities to enjoy. All types of vehicles are welcomed, as long as they fit the criteria or can considered as rare. Access to the venue is via the Maurice Road entrance to Mt Smart.
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 each month. 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.
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. Organisers believe that the Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show is likely to be the largest classic car show of its kind in Australasia.
For more info, visit: www.briteurocarshow.nz
THE AUSTIN-HEALEY CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY GRAND TOUR
WHEN: MARCH 16–APRIL 10
WHERE: AUCKLAND TO INVERCARGILL
For full details of this tour turn to this month’s cover feature.
SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLE ASSOCIATION OF NZ (SIVANZ) SHOW
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. If you have a great car (or will have by March) and want to show it, or have an SIV-related business you want to showcase, or want to talk about sponsoring some aspect of the show, please send an email to; contact@sivanz.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 twodoor 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
WHEELS AT WANAKA
WHEN: APRIL 7-8
WHERE: SIR TIM WALLIS DRIVE, WANAKA
If it has got wheels or tracks, it’ll be on display at Wheels at Wanaka. Everything from tractors and vintage farming equipment to classic cars, motorcycles and steam engines, plus a display of cars taking part in the Land Rover 75th Anniversary Rally. Enjoy your Easter weekend with a visit to this amazing event. For more information visit: www.wheelsatwanaka.co.nz
CAR SHOW DAY
WHEN: APRIL 16
WHERE: TE KAWAU RECREATION CENTRE, WYE STREET, RONGOTEA Organised by the Lions Club of Rongotea & District, this show is open to all classics, future classics, vintage and veteran cars. Swap and boot sale, spot prizes, food and drinks available. Fun for all the family – open 10am to 2pm, public entry $10 or $25 for family (mum, dad and kids). Display entry $20 per vehicle. All proceeds to charity. For more info, email Bernard at bernard.l@inspire.net.nz or David at windings2054@gmail.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:
www.southlandnz.com
ELLERSLIE INTERMARQUE CONCOURS
WHEN: APRIL 23
WHERE: ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE, GREENLANE, AUCKLAND Postponed from its original February date due inclement weather, 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 info, visit: www.concours.org.nz