World Famous Land Rover Wheeling to Wanaka

Vehicles of all ages and stages, makes and models are beginning to descend on Central Otago, in preparation for Wheels at Wanaka, New Zealand’s biggest all-vehicle show. One vehicle, in particular, is causing a bit of a stir; arguably the world’s ; Read More

Motoring ‘Very collectable’ Japanese models take centre stage

Bill Richardson Transport World workshop team member Darren Robbie with a Mazda 323 4WD, one of the highlights of The Evolution of Japanese Cars exhibit. WHEN Darren Robbie was young, people usually did n; Read More

‘Grandma’ no getaway car but still good for rallies

Colin Winter polishes a lantern from his 1900 Wolseley (nicknamed Grandma), in preparation for the National Veteran Car Rally in Gore this weekend. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON ; Read More

Retro fire truck inspires smiles all around

The unofficial Lawrence Gamecock Fire Brigade is due to start restoring its classic 1959 Karrier Gamecock appliance soon, led by (from left) chief Jude Gamble, Steve Wither (top), Phil Cummings, Tim Dickey and Paul Wilson. Sam Chapman was absent. ; Read More

Old fire truck goes full circle

More than 20 years ago, Lex Robb was driving along a Christchurch road when he saw something that made him jam on the brakes. Fire chief of the Balfour Volunteer Fire Brigade at the time, he had seen a vehicle he recognised from years ago.; Read More

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