| Napier Tourer 1921 | |
| D Napier and Sons, England | |
| These extremely well built vehicles became one of the most famous of all British cars, being the first British make to participate seriously in racing. After World War I Napier concentrated on aero engines and only produced this one model, the 40/50 hp. | |
| 6 cylinders with single ohc, aluminium cylinders with steel liners, 102 mm bore, 127 mm stroke, 6226 cc, 40/50 hp. | |
| Nash Metropolitan 1958 | |
| American Motors Corp, USA | |
| This little Nash Metropolitan, which is in original condition, was an early attempt by an American manufacturer to get into the small car industry and was designed and built in conjunction with Austin of England. Donated by the late Mr David Teaze. | |
| 4 cylinders, ohv, 1500 cc. | |
| Nash Sedan 1938 | |
| Nash Motor Co, USA | |
| Gas producers were popular in New Zealand during World War II. The producer is fitted on the right front mudguard with the filter on the left side. The fuel used was known as "Char"?, a half-burnt coal and about 30 miles would be achieved by a fill of Char. This exhibit, which was originally petrol powered, was converted to run on producer gas by the museum. | |
| Nelco Solo Car 1937 | |
| Nelco Ltd, England | |
| One of the earlier forms of electric transport for the disabled, the Solo was made by a firm that started making invalid carriages in 1912. Powered by a 36 volt battery, it had a range of about 60 km, at speeds of 10 to 20 km/h. It had two forward the two reverse gears! Price ?234. | |
| NSU Kettekbrakt HK 101 1941 | |
| NSU, Germany | |
| One of the most unusual vehicles to emerge from World War II, the Kettenkrad, as it was commonly known, was developed to cope with the mud and sands of Russia and North Africa. Altogether some 8,345 were made. Very few are in existence today. They were powered by a back-to-front Opel Olympic 1.5 ltr ohv four cylinder engine driven through a 3-speed gearbox with high and low range. Turning the handlebars brakes one track providing steering. | |
| 1.5 litre, 4 cylinder ohv car engine. Three speed gearbox with high and low range. | |
| NSU R80 1971 | |
| Audi NSU Auto Union AG, Germany | |
| NSU developed the first Wankel rotary engine car and became world leaders in rotary technology. Introduced in 1968 the R80 featured front-wheel drive and an engine capacity equivalent to two litres. Although expensive, its high performance made it popular with European motorists. | |
| 949 cc, 2 cycle, rotary engine. Three speed gearbox, power steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, independent coil springs. Max speed, 172 km/h (108 mph). | |
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ADMISSION
HOURS
Easter until Labour Weekend 9am– 4.3Opm every day Labour Weekend until Easter 9am–5 pm every day (Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday) ADMISSION CHARGES Adults — $10.00 Children — $3.00 (5–15years) Pre-schoolers — No Charge Special rates for group bookings. Enquire here. Wheelchairs available. |
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LOCATION
Otaihanga
Road, Paraparaumu, New Zealand MAP  CONTACT Phone: +64 (4) 297 1221 Fax: +64 (4) 297 0503 Email: southward@kapiti.co.nz |
