NZ Classic Car magazine
Encyclopedia
NZ Classic Car is a monthly automotive magazine and website that covers all things related to classic and historic cars, events, clubs, and related car culture in New Zealand and to a lesser extent Australia.
It was the first magazine to be published after the inception of Parkside Media
. The publication began as a simple idea to put local classic car owners in touch with shows, events, car clubs and trade professionals, and the people chosen to write for the magazine, and to highlight the local classic car scene, were all passionate about the subject, all of them being classic car owners themselves.
It is one of the longest running motoring magazines in New Zealand and is the third biggest selling car magazine behind NZ Performance Car
and NZ Autocar.
The magazine celebrated its 200th issue in August 2007. Originally in black and white newsprint format the magazine is now glossy and perfect bound.
The magazine and its contributors act as a voice for, and stand up for the rights of, people who want to enjoy classic and historic motoring. It has also featured many New Zealand motorsport personalities whose stories would have otherwise been forgotten or ignored, including Ross Jensen, Robbie Francevic
, Ron Roycroft, Hec Green, Ralph Watson
, Johnny Riley, Ken Smith
, Spinner Black, and Howden Ganley
.
A NZ Classic Car Yearbook is published just before Christmas
. Five special issues on New Zealand motorsport and motoring history have also been published.
NZ Classic Car's offices are in Grey Lynn
, Auckland
, New Zealand
.
Some writers run blogs on the website, and a forum is run as a subsite to encourage user interaction.
Users can purchase books related to classic and historic cars, as well as back issues and subscriptions in the online shop. Crosswords from previous issues are loaded online.
The website is run by Convergent Online Media, a separate company owned by Greg Vincent (owner of Parkside Media) and Darren Cottingham.
from the first running in 1995. NZ Classic Car and Targa parted ways after the 2006 event.
, the Intermarque Concours d’Elegance runs every February. Held in Auckland
, it is New Zealand’s largest concours event. NZ Classic Car has had a presence at every event since 1991, and since 2004 has been the event’s main sponsor.
It was the first magazine to be published after the inception of Parkside Media
Parkside Media
Parkside Media is New Zealand's 2nd largest independent publisher representing 2% of the magazine market. Its offices are in Grey Lynn, Auckland. Established late in 1990 it is owned by Greg Vincent....
. The publication began as a simple idea to put local classic car owners in touch with shows, events, car clubs and trade professionals, and the people chosen to write for the magazine, and to highlight the local classic car scene, were all passionate about the subject, all of them being classic car owners themselves.
It is one of the longest running motoring magazines in New Zealand and is the third biggest selling car magazine behind NZ Performance Car
NZ Performance Car
NZ Performance Car is a monthly automobile magazine and website, and is the biggest selling automotive and men’s lifestyle magazine in New Zealand.As Parkside Media’s second title, it has eclipsed the success of NZ Classic Car...
and NZ Autocar.
The magazine celebrated its 200th issue in August 2007. Originally in black and white newsprint format the magazine is now glossy and perfect bound.
The magazine and its contributors act as a voice for, and stand up for the rights of, people who want to enjoy classic and historic motoring. It has also featured many New Zealand motorsport personalities whose stories would have otherwise been forgotten or ignored, including Ross Jensen, Robbie Francevic
Robbie Francevic
Robert James Francevic, was a touring car racing driver in New Zealand and Australia in the 1970s and 1980s...
, Ron Roycroft, Hec Green, Ralph Watson
Ralph Watson
Ralph Watson, also known as RW used to go by the name Geist or Geistweb and is an English artist / rapper. He has released a number of independent singles in America with Rydas Records...
, Johnny Riley, Ken Smith
Ken Smith
Ken Smith grew up in Iowa, and attended Iowa State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Landscape Architecture in 1976. After graduation, he apprenticed with sculptor Paul Shao, and worked for the Iowa Conservation Commission in Parks and Recreation Planning...
, Spinner Black, and Howden Ganley
Howden Ganley
James Howden Ganley is a former racing driver from New Zealand. He participated in 41 World Championship Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on March 6, 1971, scoring a total of 10 championship points...
.
A NZ Classic Car Yearbook is published just before Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
. Five special issues on New Zealand motorsport and motoring history have also been published.
NZ Classic Car's offices are in Grey Lynn
Grey Lynn
Grey Lynn is an inner residential suburb of Auckland City, New Zealand, located three kilometres to the west of the city centre. Originally a separate borough, Grey Lynn amalgamated with Auckland City in 1914....
, Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
.
Government policy
The magazine is a recognised authority in New Zealand for defining a classic car or special interest vehicle by Land Transport NZ and is usually mentioned by name in policy documents relating to transport changes that will affect classic and historic cars.Magazine contents
As of the November 2008 issue, the typical magazine contents include:- Feature car reviews (including old vs new comparisons and group tests)
- Historic photographs (predominantly of New Zealand’s motoring history)
- Event overviews (such as historic racing, concours, etc)
- Car and SUV news (new car news)
- Short high-end car reviews (e.g. BentleyBentleyBentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer of automobiles founded on 18 January 1919 by Walter Owen Bentley known as W.O. Bentley or just "W O". Bentley had been previously known for his range of rotary aero-engines in World War I, the most famous being the Bentley BR1 as used in later...
, Aston MartinAston MartinAston Martin Lagonda Limited is a British manufacturer of luxury sports cars, based in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The company name is derived from the name of one of the company's founders, Lionel Martin, and from the Aston Hill speed hillclimb near Aston Clinton in Buckinghamshire...
, FerrariFerrariFerrari S.p.A. is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929, as Scuderia Ferrari, the company sponsored drivers and manufactured race cars before moving into production of street-legal vehicles as Ferrari S.p.A. in 1947...
, MaseratiMaseratiMaserati is an Italian luxury car manufacturer established on December 1, 1914, in Bologna. The company's headquarters is now in Modena, and its emblem is a trident. It has been owned by the Italian car giant Fiat S.p.A. since 1993...
and the like) - Editor and contributor columns
- CrosswordCrosswordA crossword is a word puzzle that normally takes the form of a square or rectangular grid of white and shaded squares. The goal is to fill the white squares with letters, forming words or phrases, by solving clues which lead to the answers. In languages that are written left-to-right, the answer...
- Scale model reviews
- Book reviews
- Events calendar
- Readers’ letters
- Reader classifieds
- Restoration project
- Mystery car
Website
Daily news articles are available weekdays which are additional to magazine content. Full magazine articles are available from previous issues, often including additional photos and information (including videos) that could not be fitted into the magazine.Some writers run blogs on the website, and a forum is run as a subsite to encourage user interaction.
Users can purchase books related to classic and historic cars, as well as back issues and subscriptions in the online shop. Crosswords from previous issues are loaded online.
The website is run by Convergent Online Media, a separate company owned by Greg Vincent (owner of Parkside Media) and Darren Cottingham.
Editorial staff
Editor Allan Walton has been with the magazine since its inception, taking over the editorial reins at issue 101. Well-known in the classic motoring scene having been involved with classic cars since the early 1980s, Walton co-authored – along with acclaimed Christchurch photographer, Terry Marshall – Looking Back: The Motorsport Photography of Terry Marshall, a photo-book highlighting New Zealand motorsport from the 1960s to the 1980s. The previous editor of NZ Classic Car was Greg Vincent, owner of Parkside Media.Controversy
NZ Classic Car has argued for the continued enjoyment of classic and historic cars by their owners. This has occasionally seen it make submissions to New Zealand government that may not be considered to be the most environmentally friendly options. NZ Classic Car argued to keep leaded petrol, and for exemptions on exhaust emissions for classic cars.Support of Targa in New Zealand
NZ Classic Car supported and sponsored Targa New ZealandTarga New Zealand
The Targa New Zealand is a tarmac rally held annually on public roads throughout the North Island of New Zealand. The main Targa each year begins in the last week of October and is a week-long event which covers around 1500 km of touring and 750 km of closed special stages...
from the first running in 1995. NZ Classic Car and Targa parted ways after the 2006 event.
Intermarque Concours d’Elegance
Located at Ellerslie RacecourseEllerslie Racecourse
Ellerslie Racecourse is the main racecourse in Ellerslie, Auckland, New Zealand for thoroughbred racehorses. It is an undulating, grass circuit of approximately 1,900 m.-History:The first race meeting was held at Ellerslie on 25 May 1874...
, the Intermarque Concours d’Elegance runs every February. Held in Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, it is New Zealand’s largest concours event. NZ Classic Car has had a presence at every event since 1991, and since 2004 has been the event’s main sponsor.