Classic Cover Ellerslie Car Show

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.