Omaka Classic Cars

Four decades of motoring history now open to the public

Showcasing almost 60 vehicles at a time, from the 1950’s to the 1980’s, Omaka Classic Cars has opened to the public. Situated next to the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre on the outskirts of Blenheim, the collection offers a special insight into both Marlborough and New Zealand motoring history from that charismatic period where space, grace, chrome bumpers, large grilles and individual design were allowed to run wild.

Covering the period between the pioneering vintage car era and the cars of today, every vehicle in the collection is original and every one of them, with minimal work, would happily motor from Bluff to Cape Reinga and at the national speed limit. All of them, or the makes they represent, have formed part of the New Zealand way of life at some point during their lifecycle and all were originally available on the New Zealand market. 

Ron Stewart a Trustee of the Marlborough Motoring Trust, owner of Omaka Classic Cars says, “We have been collecting these cars since 1992 and are delighted to preserve them as a collection to prevent them from being lost forever.”

From Austins to Zodiacs with Fords, Holdens, Jaguars and more, the range is extensive. It will change every two months to include more of the 110 or so in the total collection.

The Marlborough Motoring Trust is a Charitable Trust which has been established by the Stewart family to provide the opportunity to safe-guard motoring history and support the future of motoring within New Zealand.

Omaka Classic Cars is open from 10am to 4pm. Parking and entry tokens available next door from Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Aerodrome Road, Omaka, Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand. www.omakaclassiccars.co.nz

For further information please call Belinda Jackson 027 444 8 666