Steve Holmes

Ford A Kiwi Obsession

The Ford Falcon is as much a part of Kiwi culture as fish and chips on the beach, rugby, or wearing jandals in summer! Ford Australia launched the Falcon in 1960, and while it took the best part of five years before Ford New Zealand introduced it, it quickly became an icon, and remained that way until its eventual demise...

Right from the outset, Kiwi car enthusiasts embraced the muscle car concept. With relatively cheap fuel, open roads, and a love for fast, noisy V8s, New Zealanders own a disproportionately high number of muscle cars from all makes and models, particularly given the country's relatively small population. In Kiwi Muscle Car Collections, Steve Holmes gains unprecedented access to some rare,...

For such a small country, New Zealand has a staggering number of hugely impressive motoring collections. Whether it's due to the fresh air, the wide-open spaces, the cheap fuel, or just a national fixation with tinkering, Kiwis enjoy collecting and hoarding old cars. Petrolheads by Steve Holmes presents some incredible collections in these pages, including a few private collections and...

Toyota vehicles are interwoven into New Zealand lives, and virtually every person living in this country has either owned or driven a Toyota. But these aren't just vehicles renowned for their reliability and dependability; they also have a strong cult following. Toyota - A Kiwi Obsession celebrates Toyota vehicles in New Zealand, and the huge variety of roles they play....

The last decades of the 20th century were exciting times for New Zealand motor racing. Big names from here and overseas would regularly compete, and thousands would turn out to see their heroes—and their incredible cars—in action. New Zealand's motor racing legends share their stories, taking you behind the scenes of their stellar careers. Experience the adrenaline rush and the...

Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2 returns with another fascinating collection of historic New Zealand racing cars, showcasing 18 more portraits of cars whose stories are intertwined with our motoring history. From Formula 1 Ferraris to the Formula 5000 Begg 018, and from New Zealand Specials to the DeKon Monza saloon cars, there's something here for every motor-racing enthusiast. Steve...