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Terence John Darby started in the car industry in the early 70’s (at Kirk Motors). Mechanical Warranty! Finance Available – Contact us for a quote NOW!

In 1974 he established Terry Darby Autos Ltd at 4 St Jude Street,Avondale,Auckland. By the time of the 80’s his sons Phillip and Nigel were working at the family business and moved to the North Shore to carry on business as Darby’s on Wairau Road. By 1987 Terry had started doing trips to the land of the rising sun (Japan) to import cars.

1999 saw a change of address back to Avondale and a name change to ShowCars,Phillip had moved to Melbourne to set up Terry Darby Autos Ltd in Australia and Nigel at Dads side in NZ.

2014 saw another change back to the North Shore,a warehouse where all cars are now kept undercover. Unfortunately Terry passed away in May of 2014 so now his sons carry the name on,Phillip in Australia and Nigel in NZ. In his 40 years of being in the car business Terry had delt in almost every type of motor vehicle,from Hillman Hunters to Japanese imports,Porsche’s and many exotic’s and Trucks and Vans. Nigel and his wife Ivris now run the family business and will continue to look after all old and future clients. Showcars North Shore is the trading name of Terry Darby Autos Ltd (Est 1974) and is a family owned and operated business. We have a great selection of used european cars which we personally import from Japan or buy locally. All cars are undercover at our North Shore Warehouse situated at 3/11 Colway Place,Wairau Valley,Glenfield 0627. Phone: (09)444-5626
Fax: (09)444-5627
Mobile:(021)644-470
Email: [email protected]
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Trades Welcome!

29/10/2026

Just arrived from Japan is this OUTSTANDING 10/2006 Porsche 911 Turbo,3.6L (chain driven) twin turbo charged flat 6 Mezger engine and 5 speed S tiptronic auto,997 generation 911 Turbo with Sport Chrono Package with Sport button and Carbon Ceramic brakes with yellow calipers,steering wheel shifter,electric seats,multiple airbags,abs brakes with traction control,air conditioned,remote locking with 2 keys and 21" staggered alloy wheels in gloss black on Pirelli P Zero tyres,finished in Arctic Silver with Full Leather and Aluminium Accents and Stopwatch # # # # Grade 4 out of 5 from Japan with Full Service History # # # # Service History - 10km 29/10/2006 - 1153km 10/04/2007 - 3086km 26/09/2007 - 5691km 28/05/2008 - 5833km 13/06/2008 - 8364km 09/02/2009 - 8680km 16/03/2009 - 9500 30/10/2009 - 9961km 06/04/2010 - 10683km 28/11/2010 - 11102km 16/06/2011 - 15537km 25/12/2011 - 20381km 29/07/2012 - 23111km 20/01/2013 - 26618km 12/09/2013 - 26801km 20/09/2013 - 34511 03/10/2014 - 37075km 17/01/2015 -41620km 09/09/2015 - 43941km 11/06/2016 - 47604 15/05/2015 - 48051 17/08/2017 - 51090km 10/06/2018 - 58147km 17/01/2020 (Porsche Agent Japan) 59554km 23/10/2026 (Autopro European NZ),Now only....$149950 including ALL on road costs!!! (NZ compliance,new 12 month wo.f and 12 months registration) For more pictures go to www.showcars.co.nz

05/10/2026

Just arrived from Japan is this IMMACULATE 11/2015 Mazda MX-5 Roadster S,1.5L (chain driven) sky active engine and 6 speed manual,new model ND Roadster S Special Package with full aero kit including rear spoiler,push button start/stop,hill assist,multiple airbags,abs brakes with stability control,air conditioned,remote locking,factory alloy wheels,Bluetooth phone/music,easy to put down/up soft top and a 5 STAR driver safety rating,finished in Reflex Blue with Black Aero Kit,Premium Cloth,Aluminium Accents and Black Roof # # # # Let your fun begin in one of the worlds most popular and best selling convertibles # # # # Now only....$18950 including ALL on road costs!!! (NZ compliance,new 12 month w.o.f and 6 months registration) For more pictures go to www.showcars.co.nz

29/09/2026

I have just traded this tidy 01/2016 Subaru XV 5 Door,2.0L (chain driven) boxer engine and 6 speed tiptronic auto with AWD,XV model Subaru with multiple airbags,abs brakes with stability control,air conditioned,remote locking,roof rails,tinited glass,rear spoiler,17" alloy wheels,Bluetooth phone/music/Navigation,electric sunroof and a 5 STAR driver safety rating,finished in Dark Gray with Premium Cloth and Aluminium Accents # # # # This Subaru XV was sold New in NZ with last owner 4 years and Service History
Service History - 17197km 29/12/2016 - 26500km 23/08/2017 - 38165km 25/08/2018 - 54,814km 13/05/2020 - 64505km 15/04/2021 - 74754km 30/03/2022 - 97510km 03/06/2023 - 121834km 26/06/2024 - 166242km 29/07/2026 (all main agent) Transmission service 135686km 11/03/2025 # # # # Now only....$9950 including a w.o.f to August 2027,registration to January 2027 and next service July 2027 or 178km!!!

19/09/2026

I have just traded this clean and tidy 2004 BMW 645Ci Coupe,,4.4L (chain driven) V8 engine and 6 speed ZF tiptronic auto,E63 series 645Ci with dynamic drive,active steering,electric heated memory seats,cruise control,multiple airbags,abs brakes with stability control,air conditioned,remote locking,parking sensors front and rear,xenon headlights,19" staggered alloy wheels and electric Glass Sunroof.finished in Sapphire Black with Ivory Leather and Dark Wood Accents # # # # This 645Ci was sold NEW in NZ with last owner 10 years and service history # # # # Now only....$8950 including a NEW w.o.f to July 2027 and registartion to November 2026!!! For more pictures go to www.showcars.co.nz

19/09/2026

Just arrived from Japan is this December/2003 Jaguar XJ8 Sedan,3.5L (chain driven) V8 and 6 speed ZF automatic,facelift model XJ8 with driver/passenger and front side airbags,cruise control,electric memory seats with seat heating front and rear,abs brakes with traction control,air conditioned,remote locking,parking sensors front and rear,Isofix for car seats and 18" alloy wheels,finished in Quartz Gray Metallic with Ivory Leather and Ash Wood Accents # # # # Grade 4.5 out of 5 from Japan with Full Service History # # # # Service History - 3874km 02/07/2004 - 5768km 28/02/2005 - 8303km 06/01/2006 - 8957km 02/12/2006 - 11485km 18/10/2007 - 19793km 12/07/2012 - 27289km 06/07/2015 - 35809km 09/07/2017 - 42972km 27/07/2019 - 51312km 19/07/2021 - 62085km 29/11/2025 # # # # Now only....$14950 including ALL on road costs!!! (NZ compliance,new 12 month w.o.f to August 2027 and 6 months registration) For more pictures go to www.showcars.co.nz

14/09/2026

I have just secured this 01/2012 Mercedes Benz SLK200 CGI Convertible,1.8L (chain driven) turbo charged engine and 7 speed tiptronic auto,roadster version SLK with push button start/stop,electric heated memory seats with air scarf,multiple airbags,abs brakes with stability control,attention assist,air conditioned,remote locking with 2 keys and comfort access,parking sensors front and rear,17" ten spoke alloy wheels,Bluetooth phone/music and fully electric roof,finished in Obsidian Black with Oyster Leather and Aluminium Accents # # # # This SLK200 has had only the 1 NZ owner and imported from Japan 2020 # # # # Now only....$15950 including a NEW w.o.f to March 2027,registration to May 2027 and just had engine oil/filter service!!! For more pictures go to www.showcars.co.nz

13/09/2026

This weekends purchase in Japan is this 2003 Jaguar S-Type R,4.2L supercharged V8,6 speed ZF transmission,rare in white and now becoming colloectable,expected price....$15950 on the road NZ,ETA mid October 2026.

13/09/2026

I have just secured this 02/2009 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Wagon,6.2L (chain driven) V8 engine and 7 speed tiptronic auto with Comfort/Sport/Manual mode,W204 C63 with factory AMG styling including 18" staggered AMG alloy wheels,paddle shift,electric heated memory seats,multiple airbags,abs brakes with stability control,air conditioned,remote locking with 2 keys,parking sensors front and rear with reverse camera,electric Glass Sunroof and a 5 STAR safety rating,finished in the BEST colour combo of Calcite White with Black Leather and Aluminium Accents # # # # Head bolts done November 2023 at 127354km and rocker cover gaskets March 2026 # # # # Now only....$25950 including a w.o.f to April 2027 and registration to June 2027 For more pictures go to www.showcars.co.nz

03/09/2026

Just arrived from Japan is this IMMACULATE 06/2015 Mazda MX-5 Roadster S,1.5L (chain driven) engine and 6 speed manual,new model ND Roadster S Special Package with push button start/stop,multiple airbags,abs brakes with stability control,air conditioned,remote locking with 2 keys,factory alloy wheels,Bluetooth phone/music,easy to put down/up soft top and a 5 STAR driver safety rating,finished in the BEST colour option of Crystal White with Premium Cloth,Aluminium Accents and Black Roof # # # # Let your fun begin in one of the worlds most popular and best selling convertibles # # # # Now only....$18950 including ALL on road costs!!! (NZ compliance,new 12 month w.o.f,6 months registration and a engine oil/filter service) For more pictures go to www.showcars.co.nz

29/08/2026

Why is Marketplace full of people like this guy,wants to swap his $20k car for my car that’s $40k and when you let him know that I don’t see them at the same value I get the 1 Star review 🤣 I guess that’s why it’s free to advertise on Marketplace

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