2024 Americarna New Zealand - Part 1: Classic Restos - Series 55
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- čas přidán 26. 03. 2024
- Americarna 2024, in its 16th year, is an event celebrating American Car Culture. It welcomes all things American or American-themed, from classic and vintage to modern pickups, hot rods, and motorcycles such as Harley Davidson and Indian Motorcycles.
The event occurs across several locations, starting from New Plymouth and travelling to Opunake Beach, Waitara, Inglewood, Stratford, and Hawera over the first three days. Fletch catches up with some spectacular vehicles and their passionate owners during the cruise. Before they even hit the road, a stunning 1958 Buick Caballero Estate Wagon restoration is unveiled. David, the owner, tells how the car was out of Arizona in the USA. While it was a complete vehicle, it was in very poor condition with almost no interior to speak of. Today, it is in showroom condition, is a magnificent restoration, and is a highlight on Day 1.
At their first stop at Opunake Beach, Fletch seeks another classic, a 1965 Thunderbird. Owner Dave says it is a beautiful super cruiser with a 390 V8 Big Block, one of the best cruisers going around.
With over 800 vehicles participating in Americarna this year, picking just one or two vehicles to feature is difficult. But Fletch is always up for a challenge, and Blair's 1954 Buick caught his attention. It’s a rare model with original paint and chrome work, and the interior is in excellent condition. Only the nailhead 265 V8 engine has been fully rebuilt.
The event continues with more beautiful cars, Graham with his 1934 Ford Cruiser, Steve with the Americarna 2024 Poster car, a 1954 F100, and Linda with her 1962 Galaxy Sunliner. Linda saw the car at an Americarna event some years back and left her business card on the windscreen, inquiring if it was for sale. As luck would have it, the owner contacted Linda, and the sale was completed.
The Inglewood Thursday night park draws thousands of people to revel in the range of vehicles and the vibrant atmosphere.
The cruise moves onto Stratford, where Fletch sees another iconic US car, a 1970 Plymouth Superbird Replica, which is a real eye-catcher. The last stop for day 3 is Hawera, where some participants participate in a high-octane acceleration and precision braking display.
Finally, there is the final evening cruise to the New Plymouth CBD and the Saturday Park Up, which will be featured in Part 2 of the Classic Restos trip to Americarna 2024.
Continue to be staggered by the amount of great vehicles preserved by enthusiasts in both Auss and NZ , thanks for bringing them to us Fletch….
A great video and one of the great events in NZ along with Kumeū and Beach Hop. I love how the community gets behind Americana right down to the schools. I take my hat off to JR and his team for creating this amazing event. Thanks for sharing Fletch, looking forward to part 2👍
Hi fletch great show love the buick thanks alot . Cheers mate
Thank you. Great cars and … where would we be without Fletch’s skits 🧐😁? Cheers from NZ🇳🇿.
Don't think iv seen more American cars here in Australia than in NZ
Back when cars had engines.
I wish here in America we had an Aussie car get to get her great show as alwsys thanks
Ta!
The “Americarna” event has to be cool as all get out! It’s unfortunate that y’all Down Yonder get to enjoy the “Merican” Iron, but we don’t get to enjoy the Aussie Iron up here.
The farming and agricultural businesses In Taranaki benefit greatly from the “green food” carbon dioxide these cars pump into the atmosphere. I believe this is the reason the streets are lined with cheering supporters. The car owners are feeding the people.
Hi Fletch, Another FANTASTIC SHOW Love them always, PS Love to go on your USA tour but the $$$ i should email you to see how much CHEERS and have a good one 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎