NZ’s Premier Classic Car Show since 1972

The second Sunday in February has become a highlight in every New Zealand car lover’s calendar. Thousands of car enthusiasts visit Ellerslie Racecourse to enjoy this country’s biggest line up of classics – many of them regarded among the world’s best restorations.

The Intermarque Concours d'Elegance is central to the show. It celebrates classic cars with competitions of an international standard based on presentation, cleanliness, condition, originality and excellence.  The coveted awards include the Intermarque Team Shield for club teams of two, Masters Class for individual entries and Best “Survivor”.

Aside from the Concours cars and a number of exciting new events, about 80 car clubs will create the biggest display of car marques from all around the globe.  These displays compete for the title of "Best Club Display".

New for next show will be:
  • A new competition for Concours Standard Modified vehicles
  • ​Special Displays of Zagato cars, Classic Honda cars, the History of the Rotary Engine and celebrating 100 years of MG

Displayed vehicles range from the early 1900s, through to the latest modern exotics.  Vehicles range from micros to high performance supercars.  The event is renowned for the diversity of cars on show – from British, European and American marques through to Japanese, Australian and even sometimes New Zealand made cars.

Tickets are $20 on the day but also available on iticket.
Pre-Christmas early bird pricing $17. - A great stocking stuffer idea !
Watch the judging from 10am in the new judging arena, and then the prize giving at 2pm  before checking out the winning cars with their rosettes & trophies from 3pm.

General Parking will be in the inner field, accessed off Derby Downs Place

Food and drink is available or bring a picnic.  The event is held rain or shine but sorry no dogs are allowed at Ellerslie Racecourse.
Park and Polish
Win with style at Heritage Hotels Park and Polish 
 
Park and Polish or Polish and Park?  However you do it, display your shiny classic in the Heritage Hotels Park and Polish area (free parking) while you're visiting the show on Sunday and your pride and joy could win you one of three fabulous Heritage Hotel prizes!
  
So break out the elbow grease!  Judging takes place between 10.00am and 12.00.  Notes will be placed on the top contender cars and owners need to be at the prizegiving at  2pm to win.  Just turn up.  Parking wardens will direct great looking cars to Heritage Hotels Park and Polish area, until the area is full.
 
Get there early as space is limited!
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MEGUIAR'S TOURS D'ELEGANCE
​ 10TH FEBRUARY 2024 (the day before the show)

​Organised by the MG Car Club, this "open to all" event is one of the biggest classic driving events on the calendar. 

Starting at the Ellerslie racecourse, there will be 3 different routes all ending up at the Warbirds Hangers at Ardmore Airport. More details on the link below
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