A sense of purpose

Bill Richardson Transport Museum volunteer Norm Beer treats his time at the museum like a job. FOR more than nine years, Norman Beer has been one of the unsung heroes at Transport World. So why do; Read More

‘I just want to get it on the road’ Shawn McAvinue talks to Michael Lobb about his purple '75 Bedford CF Van

In a three-part series, motoring reporter Shawn McAvinue asks Wendy and Michael Lobb, of Fairfield, about some of their eye-catching automobiles. For the final instalment, Michael talks about his 1975 Bedford CF van. Q: When did yo; Read More

Holden has a hold on his heart

"Part of the family" .. Michael Lobb and his 1970 Holden HG Monaro GTS coupe. PHOTOS: SHAWN MCAVINUE In a three-part series, motoring reporter Shawn McAvinue ask; Read More

What kind of vehicle does a veteran firefighter own? Their own fire engine of course!

What kind of vehicle does a 30-year firefighting veteran keep in the garage? Well, a 1979 ACCO 2150 International Double Cab Fire Engine of course!  Our Southland reporters have a quick chat with owners Roger Sutton and Jill Randell about ; Read More

Car found under hedge

Fun Ford ... Wayne Nicol and his son Levi (11) and 1936 Ford five-window coupe. PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE   In the final instalment of a two-part series, motoring reporter Shawn McAvinue asks Wa; Read More

Owner’s 1955 racing car ‘not off the assembly line’

One of a kind . . . Car enthusiast Stewart Quertier sits at the wheel the one-off car he raced in the 1970s. PHOTO: Kayla Hodge   Although it drives better on grass tracks his 1955 V8 race car is not being put out to p; Read More

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