NZ Hot Rod

Guest EDITORIAL

Into the Future

UR hobby’s biggest problems going forward may be bigger than new rules and regulations or the availability of fossil fuels. It may be as simple as a lack of interest with upcoming generations. As we stand at present, New Zealand hot rod and classic car enthusiasts would number somewhere between 20-25,000 people at a guess. The majority of these would be over 45 years old and probably 60% over 60! There are several groups for younger rodders, such as Trouble Bound, but most of

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