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A Thousand Mile Tour in N.Z in 1913.: A Testament to Endurance and the Allure of the Open Road

March 19, 2025 • Jack Jones • Travel New Zealand 1913 Style

In the annals of early motoring adventures, few tales capture the spirit of exploration and the challenges of early 20th-century roads as vividly as the account of Mr. Somerset Playne's thousand-mile journey through New Zealand. Driving a 10-12 h.p. De Dion two-seater car, a vehicle already seasoned by travels in England, South Africa, and Australia, Mr. Playne embarked on a remarkable round trip from Wellington to Auckland via New Plymouth. This article delves into the details of this pioneering journey, highlighting the triumphs, tribulations, and the breathtaking scenery that defined this automotive adventure. The Journey Begins: Wellington to Hastings The...

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Mercedes Benz 600 - The pinnacle of wealth and luxury

December 27, 2023 • Lizzy Jones • Mercedes Benz 600 | carmanualsdirect

The Mercedes-Benz 600 is a unique vehicle that represented the pinnacle of automotive technology in 1963 when it was first introduced. During the 17 years the 600 was manufactured, a total of 2,667 vehicles were built, every one of them individually manufactured and unique.

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Emile Roger and Roger Benz Cars made in France late 1800's

December 23, 2023 • Lizzy Jones

A Frenchman named Emile Roger, who had a small workshop in the Rue des Dames, Paris, started purchasing Benz two-stroke stationary gas-engines in 1883

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120 years on and nothing much has changed in Automobiles since 1900

December 22, 2023 • Lizzy Jones • Motoring in 1900

The motor is harmless to look at, but it seems to be restless when it has to stand still, and makes a low moaning all the time as if it felt bad inside. A large crowd gathered round it as we got in; they were all telling one another to be careful and not go too near in case it exploded

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One of the worlds oldest Benz resides in New Zealand

December 22, 2023 • Lizzy Jones • 1895 Benz resides in New Zealand • One of the worlds oldest Benz resides in New Zealand

Originally sold through the British Benz agents of Hewetsons in Dean Street, London the car was shipped to New Zealand in 1900 as a wedding present for Mrs Wickliffe-Goodwin of Glenroy in rural Canterbury.

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