Classic Cortina Car Club

Classic Cortina Car Club The Classic Cortina Car Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at the one good horse avonhead @ 7

Classic Cortina Car Club

The club started as mk1 & mk2 GT , GTE ,1600E and lotus owners , as time went on and the Classic Cortina Car Club name became a regular feature at the car shows in Canterbury and other places around the country. The membership slowly grew in numbers and the Club eventually included MK3, MK4 and MK5 models. Now it is 2022 and the club in a national club with over 150 memb

ers nationally , we have members in all areas organising events and runs . The Classic Cortina Clubs role is to help members with their restoration projects, the sale and purchase of their Cortina, or just a friendly chat about a particular model they may have owned in the past. Classic Cortina Car ClubClub members meet on the first Tuesday of every month at the one good horse Avonhead from 6.30pm for dinner or 7.30pm for a chat and non-members are welcome to visit. we endeavor to keep the Event Calendar up to date on all upcoming club events and shows, grass gymkhanas and barbeques that happen through out the year, any excuse to take your Cortina out for a drive seems to appeal to most members. Please feel free to Contact Us directly or any of the Committee for further information.

02/09/2026

Hey team
Our club website is currently having a few problems and is off line if your trying to register for the nationals please be patient and we will hopefully have it back up and running again soon 😊

30/08/2026

🚗 CLASSIC CORTINA CAR CLUB – CANTERBURY CLUB NIGHT 🚗

TOMORROW – Tuesday 1st September! 🍻

Our Canterbury club nights have been a bit quiet lately, so we’d really like to get a good turnout tomorrow night and have a proper chat about where we go from here.

We want to hear from YOU! 👇

🤔 Is Tuesday night still the best night for the Canterbury area?
📅 Would Saturday suit more people?
🍽️ Is the venue still working?
💬 What could we do to make club nights more appealing and get more members along?

There’s no point continuing to do something just because “that’s the way we’ve always done it” — we want to make our Canterbury club night something people actually want to come along to.

So, even if you haven’t been along for a while, come down tomorrow night and have your say. Bring the family, bring the ideas, and most importantly, bring the Cortina chat! 😎

📍 Avonhead Tavern
📅 Tuesday 1st September 2026
🍻 Dinner & a catch-up from around 6:30pm
💬 Club chat from around 7:30pm

The more people we get along, the better the feedback — so let’s see if we can pack the place out!

See you tomorrow! 🚗💨

❤️ WHY WE LOVE CORTINAS… ❤️It’s not just the shape.It’s not just the sound of an old Ford starting up.And it’s definitel...
26/08/2026

❤️ WHY WE LOVE CORTINAS… ❤️

It’s not just the shape.

It’s not just the sound of an old Ford starting up.

And it’s definitely not because they’re the easiest cars to work on! 😂

It’s the memories.

The first Cortina you owned.
The one you wished you’d never sold.
The car you spent years restoring.
The one your Dad had.
The one you’ve dragged out of a shed and brought back to life.

Every Cortina has a story — and that’s what makes the Cortina Nationals so special.

This Labour Weekend, those stories are coming together in Nelson.

From immaculate show cars to rough-and-ready drivers, we want to see them all.

Bring the car.
Bring the family.
Bring the stories.
Bring the friends.

And most importantly…

Bring your Cortina. 🚗💨

📍 Nelson
📅 23rd–26th October 2026
🏁 Cortina Nationals 2026

One weekend. Hundreds of memories. One very special Ford.

See you in Nelson! 🍻🏁

23/08/2026

ITS 61 DAYS AWAY PEOPLE
GET YOUR REGISTRATIONS IN OR YOU MIGHT MISS OUT 🙁

🚨🔥 ONLY 10 WEEKS TO GO! 🔥🚨🏁 NELSON TASMAN CORTINA NATIONALS 🏁🇳🇿 LABOUR WEEKEND – 23rd–26th OCTOBER 🇳🇿Yep… ONLY 10 WEEKS!...
09/08/2026

🚨🔥 ONLY 10 WEEKS TO GO! 🔥🚨

🏁 NELSON TASMAN CORTINA NATIONALS 🏁
🇳🇿 LABOUR WEEKEND – 23rd–26th OCTOBER 🇳🇿

Yep… ONLY 10 WEEKS! 😳

That Cortina sitting in the shed isn’t going to get itself ready! 😂🔧

Now is the time to:
🔩 Finish those jobs
🧽 Get it cleaned up
✨ Get it polished
🚗 Get it road-ready
📅 And most importantly… GET REGISTERED!

This is shaping up to be one EPIC Cortina Nationals! 🔥

Cortinas. Cruising. Mates. Great roads. Great cars. Great times.

10 weeks will fly by! Don’t leave it until the last minute and then wish you’d made the trip.

👉 REGISTER NOW:
🌐 www.classiccortina.co.nz

🔥 GET THE CORTINA READY. GET YOURSELF TO NELSON. LET’S MAKE THIS ONE TO REMEMBER! 🔥

🏁 10 WEEKS… LET’S GO! 🏁

01/08/2026

🚗 Club Night is Almost Here! 🚗

Who’s keen for another great night catching up with fellow Cortina enthusiasts?

Join us this Tuesday at One Good Horse – Avonhead Tavern for a relaxed evening of good food, great company, and plenty of Cortina talk.

🍽 6:30pm – Join us for dinner
☕ 7:30pm – Come along for a chat if you’re not eating

Whether you’re a long-time member, new to the club, or just love classic Cortinas, we’d love to see you there. It’s the perfect chance to catch up, share what you’ve been working on, and talk all things cars.

With Nationals getting closer, it’s also a great opportunity to swap ideas, get inspired, and build the excitement!

See you Tuesday! 🚗💙

01/08/2026

This time in 83 days what will you be doing
The count down is on

🔥 13 WEEKS TO GO! 🔥The road to Nelson starts now…In just 13 weeks, Cortinas from every corner of New Zealand will hit th...
20/07/2026

🔥 13 WEEKS TO GO! 🔥

The road to Nelson starts now…

In just 13 weeks, Cortinas from every corner of New Zealand will hit the road and make their way to Nelson for what promises to be an unforgettable Classic Cortina Car Club Nationals 2026!

This isn’t just another car show…
It’s the biggest weekend on the Cortina calendar.

Months of preparation.
Hundreds of kilometres on the road.
Dozens of iconic Cortinas.
One incredible weekend with people who all share the same passion.

Whether you’ve owned your Cortina for decades, have just finished your latest build, or simply love these iconic Fords, the Nationals are all about bringing our community together. Catching up with old mates, making new friends, and celebrating one of Ford’s greatest classics.

🏁 Show & Shine
🚗 Scenic cruises through the stunning Nelson region
🏆 Awards & prizes
🍻 Great food, great stories and plenty of laughs
🤝 An unforgettable weekend with the Cortina family

Now’s the time to get stuck into those last-minute jobs…

🔧 Finish the project.
🛠️ Book the WOF.
✨ Give it the polish it deserves.
⛽ Fill the tank.

The Classic Cortina Car Club has always been about more than just cars—it’s about the people, the friendships, the road trips, and keeping the Cortina legacy alive for future generations.

13 weeks…
One destination.
One passion.
One unforgettable Nationals.

📍 Nelson
📅 Labour Weekend | 23–26 October 2026

Who’s making the trip? Let us know where you’ll be travelling from and let’s make the 2026 Nationals one to remember!

19 weeks till the Nelson Tasman Cortina Nationals 2026 post a photo in the comments what your bringing
10/06/2026

19 weeks till the Nelson Tasman Cortina Nationals 2026 post a photo in the comments what your bringing

02/05/2026

REMINDER

Canterbury area club night first Tuesday of the month SO THIS TUESDAY
The Avonhead Tavern and One Good Horse Restaurant
6:30 for dinner and a chat

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