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Competition & Judging

Enter your car and become part of our history at the inaugural Ayrburn Classic.

Entries for the 2025 Ayrburn Classic have now closed.

Join us to see an extraordinary collection of remarkable vehicles in a setting unmatched in New Zealand.

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2025 Feature Classes

American Classic and Muscle
American Classic and Muscle

The best of American automotive history, featuring the raw power and iconic design of muscle cars from the '60s,70s and beyond alongside the timeless appeal of the classics.

Best of British
Best of British

The finest examples of British automotive engineering, showcasing a diverse range of meticulously crafted cars that embody elegance, performance, and the distinctive charm of British design.

Exceptional European
Exceptional European

Celebrating the artistry and precision of European automotive heritage, featuring a stunning array of cars known for their performance, luxury, and innovative design from across the continent.

Japanese Icons
Japanese Icons

Highlighting the groundbreaking innovation, precision engineering, and timeless appeal of Japanese cars, from high-performance sports cars to legendary street machines that have shaped automotive culture.

Kiwi Pioneers
Kiwi Pioneers

Celebrating the ingenuity and craftsmanship of New Zealand's motoring heritage, with vehicles that reflect the country's unique contribution to design, innovation, and performance in the motoring world.

Awesome  Australians
Awesome Australians

Paying tribute to the bold spirit and engineering prowess of Australian-made vehicles, highlighting the country's rich automotive history and its distinctive approach to performance and design.

Supercar Stunners
Supercar Stunners

Showcasing the pinnacle of automotive performance and design, featuring high-performance, head-turning supercars that push the limits of speed, engineering, and luxury.

Unique and Exotic
Unique and Exotic

The rare and remarkable, featuring one-of-a-kind vehicles, hand-built and exotic cars that stand out for their extraordinary design, craftsmanship, and appeal.

Pioneering Vintage (pre 1940)
Pioneering Vintage (pre 1940)

Pioneering Vintage highlights early cars and the groundbreaking innovation that helped shape the automotive industry, from the early days of motoring.

AYRBURN CLASSIC EXPERT JUDGES 

BRUCE LEWIS, Chief Judge, Ellerslie Intermarque Concours d'Elegance judge

QUINTON TAYLOR, editor of New Zealand Classic Car magazine, motorcycle and car racer and restorer

JANET AND JONATHAN PAAPE, top-end marques and classics specialists

GREG ELDER, experienced restorer of classic and vintage vehicles, former racing driver, former Vintage Car Club president

DAVID MERHTENS, notable restorer of Triumph sports cars, organiser of biennial ‘Mainland Classic Tour’ since 1992

VAUGHAN WILSON, collector, contributor to New Zealand Classic Car magazine

 

We are hugely grateful to the team at New Zealand Classic Car for convening the judging team and acting as advisors on many aspects of the feature class competition. New Zealand Classic Car is the official media partner for the Ayrburn Classic. Subscribe here - starting at only $39.

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