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

The Drivesouth top 5 Holden models of all time

With the looming end of the iconic Holden brand, we thought we would take a look back at the history of all things Holden, and highlight our top 5 favourite Holden models ever produced. ; Read More

War-issue Chevrolet has never failed its restorer

Fixer-upper . . . Gores Bryan Neilson takes his 1942 Chevrolet 15 CWT Pickup out for a drive. Bryan Neilson’s car may have been in the wars but these days it looks better than ever. The Gore man h; Read More

Japanese classics restored, treasured

Otago Classic Japanese Motorcycle Group president Ian Lormans, of Andersons Bay, and his 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing.PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE In a series, reporter Shawn McAvinue talks to members of Dunedin ; Read More

1967 Ford Anglia, perfectly wrapped and ready to roll

Name: Dylan Meehan From: Invercargill When and why did acquire it? 2012; Always wanted one What is the vehicle’s history?; Read More

Anniversary good excuse for a drive

Otago Southland MG Car Club member John Noble, of Mosgiel, drove his 1996 MG F on the club's latest run to mark the model's release. PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE In this series, reporter Sha; Read More

Simple car defies expectations

The Saxon Motor Car Co. of Detroit was formed by Hugh Chalmers, HW Dunham and Harry Ford (no relation to Henry Ford). The first Saxon Four reached the American Automobile market in 1914. When the Saxon came on to the market it was advertised as go; Read More

E-type Jaguar V12 manual stands out from the crowd

Retro ride . . . Gore brothers Jim Duncan (left) and Paul Duncan with their 1973 Jaguar Classic car collector Jim Duncan is the proud owner of a “very rare” 1973 Jaguar. “We took it to a big Jagua; Read More

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