Automotive1 July 2021
In March 1961, Jaguar E‑type created history when the hand-built ‘77RW’ was driven from Coventry to Geneva to be launched alongside the ‘9600HP’ at the Motor Show. This year Jaguar is celebrating 60 years of a vehicle with a combination of beauty and high performance that has made it an i...
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Enthusiast9 March 2020
It was 17 April 1964, and attendees at the New York World’s Fair watched as Lee Iaccoca cut the ribbon on a new exhibit. From that moment, the motoring world was never the same. The Ford Mustang still holds the record for the fastest selling car in history. It was the original pony car, and th...
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Enthusiast19 December 2019
Hot Holdens are already highly prized but the growing nostalgia for the marque means the tide is rising for the family versions, too. The demise of Holden Australia as we knew it in 2017 left a bitter taste in the mouths of the Holden faithful. In the wake of the collapse of Australia’s, and to a...
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Enthusiast7 December 2019
Collector Gary McNeill wears his heart on his sleeve and a spreadsheet on his tablet. It’s a bit surprising that Dunedin collector Gary McNeill has decided to sell this Plymouth Road Runner Superbird — surely one of the best in the world — because as soon as he sold his last one, he realised h...
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Enthusiast16 August 2019
. New cars have their novel charm, but there is no beauty like that which has stood the test of time. Vintage cars are not only visually beautiful, but they also have their own stories and place in history. . As vintage car enthusiasts, we not only appreciate their exquisite appearance and perfor...
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Enthusiast5 July 2019
. If you have a car you’re proud of, eventually, you’re going to want to take some memorable—and shareable—photos of the wonderful machine. You can, of course, take it to a cool spot, snap some images with your smartphone, and be done. But, with a bit more thought and deliberate effort, yo...
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Enthusiast1 October 2018
I am frequently told when visiting a client for a valuation that they have seen a car the same for sale in the UK, Australia or wherever for such and such a price which means that their one must be the same value! Sorry, the world doesn’t work like that as no two cars are the same despite being o...
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Automotive1 September 2017
Classic cars. The market and their valuations today. The advent of the GFC changed substantially the way in which the world views investment. The traditional bank deposits coupled with minimal (or even negative) interest rates have been replaced by a number of alternatives such as wine, internatio...
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