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[Westfaling]

I hate sprouts. You do not get them with Christmas dinner in NZ!

PS Anyone in NZ know where we might hire a Stag for 3 -4 weeks (North Island or South island or both?)?

H
I think you'll struggle to find a Stag to rent. More modern classics like MX5, XK8 etc even Morgans are available. Maybe there's a business opportunity here.
Nick

[87bor]

Hey Nick,

I met the guy who used to run a classic car hire business here in Christchurch but it literally fell over after the 2011 earthquake. He now works in the spares department at Hyundai. I can't think of anyone who would lend out their car so I don't see an option apart from buying an MG and throwing it away or preferably driving into the sea when H has done with it.

Cheers

Barry

[DJT]

A mate of mine is going over to NZ next month for a 6-month working touring holiday. (He is a plasterer by trade and hopes to augment his holiday cash with a few jobs). He was looking to hire a motor bike for the period, but this was proving difficult/expensive. He has now located a motor cycle dealer who will sell him a used Honda 1000cc for £3000 and then buy it back from him after 6 months for £2000. He is able to get insurance, etc. so this works out the cheapest option.

Would this be possible for a classic car?

[Westfaling]

Dave
Yes might be a better option but very much buyer beware if not buying from a dealer. Probably cost about $15000 NZ and no guarantee of a quick private re-sale.
Check out TradeMe.co.nz.
Nick

[tjk]

Hi Barry

Your stag just fantastic,so cool, as my son would say. can I copy please.

Tim Kearns

[87bor]

Thanks Tim, I have to say it is a very beautiful car and turns heads wherever I go. Every petrol station I drive into there is always someone complimenting the car. I am very pleased with the way it turned out. I am lucky to have some bodywork guys here who are very innovative. On a sunny day the pearlescent paint is truly awesome.

I have since lowered the suspension but haven't taken any photos yet as the engine is out but will post soon.

Cheers

Barry