Over the years, I have been fortunate to discover several private collections of motorcars. Most of these, although often impressive, are not open to the public, and to see them you often have to know the right person. Fortunately, there are a few collections that advertise their availability on the internet. One particular favourite of mine is The Pointon Museum just east of Masterton in the Wairarapa.
Generally, the museum is open by appointment. The $10 door fee does not cover the cost or even the maintenance of these vehicles, but in my opinion, it is money well spent. Some years ago, I wrote about the exceptional Tom Morland Firebird kitset car that the museum’s owner has in his collection (see New Zealand Classic Car, Issue No. 339). This time, I wanted to feature another fibreglass car also in the Pointon shed that is just a little bit different.
When not tinkering with his collection of
