Classic Cortina Car Club

20/10/2026

🔥 NATIONALS AUCTION PLATES ARE HERE! 🔥

Check out these beauties! 👀🏁

We’ve got our auction plates lined up for Saturday and Sunday nights, and they’ll be going under the hammer during our evening meals! 🍽️🔨

So, the big question is… WHO’S GOING TO BE BIDDING, AND WHICH PLATE HAS YOUR NAME ON IT? 😎

💰 Get that bidding money ready, have your eye on your favourites, and let’s see who’s going to walk away with the goods!

There could be a bit of friendly rivalry around the tables, so don’t be shy… get involved and enjoy the fun! 😂🔥

👇 COMMENT BELOW! Which plate are you going to be chasing? Who’s going to be the biggest bidder? Let’s hear your predictions! 🏆

18/10/2026

CANTERBURY CONVEY

Hey Team,

For those heading to Nelson from Christchurch bit of an itinerary and distances for fuel stops and food, this will give us a chance to regroup.

Meet at BP/Maccas carpark 9:30 for a 10am departure.

Any questions or your running late Shane Coster 021856825

18/10/2026

🚗🔥 LAST-MINUTE JOBS BEFORE THE NATIONALS! 🔥🚗

The countdown is ON! 🏁 With the Classic Cortina Nationals just around the corner, we want to see what everyone’s been up to getting their cars ready! 💪

Whether it’s a last-minute polish, a quick fix, a bit of tinkering, or a full-on panic to get it finished in time… we want to see it! 😂

📸 POST A PHOTO OF YOUR LAST-MINUTE JOBS IN THE COMMENTS BELOW! 👇

11/10/2026

🚨🍻 IMAGINE WHERE WE’LL ALL BE IN TWO WEEKS’ TIME! 🍻🚨

🚗💨 Cortinas parked up, good mates catching up, stories being told and a few laughs being had…

🍽️ At this time in TWO WEEKS, we’ll be sitting down enjoying our evening meal at the 2026 Classic Cortina Nationals in Nelson! 🙌

How good does that sound? 😎

The countdown is well and truly on now! Who else is getting excited? 🏁🔥

JUST 14 DAYS TO GO! 🚗💙🤍

06/10/2026

🚨 CLASSIC CORTINA NATIONALS – A FEW REMINDERS! 🚨

With the Nationals getting closer, here’s a few things to add to the checklist! 👇

🛢️ DRIP TRAY – If your Cortina is prone to leaving its mark 😂 please bring a small drip tray to put underneath your car at the Show & Shine.

💰 BRING A BIT OF POCKET MONEY – We’ve got some great raffle prizes and auction items up for grabs, so bring along a few dollars and get amongst it! 💵

🎭 SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER – And don’t forget to get your costume sorted! 👀 We’re looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!

It’s going to be a bloody good weekend, so get organised and let’s make the Classic Cortina Nationals one to remember! 🍻🚗💨

See you all there!

05/10/2026

🚨 CANTERBURY AREA CLUB NIGHT — TONIGHT! 🚨

It’s club night tonight! 🍻🚗

Come along for a pre-Nationals chat as we get closer to the big weekend in Nelson! 🇳🇿🏁

📍 Avonhead Tavern
⏰ 6:30pm — Dinner
🕢 7:30pm — Club chat

Whether you’re heading to Nationals or staying home, come along and join us!

Bring your Nationals questions, stories and Ford chat! 😎

30/09/2026

🚗🇬🇧 A SPECIAL CORTINA IN THE SPOTLIGHT! 🇬🇧🚗

As we count down to this year’s Classic Cortina Nationals, we’re proud to have Neil’s stunning Mark II GT two-door, left-hand-drive Cortina on display in Nelson for the next couple of weeks.

Even more special is the fact that this Cortina has been in Neil’s family since the late 1980s, making its recent restoration a real labour of love. ❤️

This beautiful Cortina has just had a full body restoration and is looking absolutely stunning. 👌

Under the bonnet is a warm 1600cc engine, running twin Dell’Orto carburettors, backed by a five-speed gearbox. A great combination that gives this classic GT a little extra character while still keeping the spirit of the original car. 🔥

You can check this stunning Cortina out at MS Ford Nelson, who are proudly supporting the Classic Cortina Car Clubas one of our major sponsors for this year’s Nationals.

It’s a fantastic example of the cars we’ll be celebrating when Cortina enthusiasts from around New Zealand come together in Nelson for Labour Weekend.

🇬🇧 CLASSIC CORTINA NATIONALS 🇬🇧

📅 23rd–26th October 2026
📍 Nelson / Tasman

And don’t forget our Show & Shine:

📅 Saturday 24th October
⏰ 9am–12pm
📍 Saxon Centre, Nelson

Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the cars — you don’t need to be a club member!

A huge thank you to MS Ford Nelsonfor getting behind the Classic Cortina Nationals and helping us make this weekend happen. 🙌

🔥 The countdown is on! 🔥
Nelson Tasman Cortina Nationals 2026

27/09/2026

26/09/2026

🚨🚨 FINAL CALL CORTINA OWNERS — ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT! 🚨🚨

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE OCTOBER 1ST! ⏰🔥

If you’ve been thinking about bringing your Cortina to the 2026 Classic Cortina Nationals — DON’T LEAVE IT ANY LONGER!

We’re already over 90 registrations and we’re SO close to the big 100 CORTINAS! 👀🔥

📅 23–26 October 2026
📍 Nelson / Tasman

All Cortinas are welcome — club members or not! Show car, daily driver, cruiser or project… get it registered and come along for an awesome weekend with fellow Cortina enthusiasts.

ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT.
OCTOBER 1ST IS THE FINAL CUT-OFF.

👉 REGISTER NOW: classiccortina.co.nz⁠

🔥 WHO’S GOING TO BE CORTINA #100?! 🔥