Hoods Up! Friday
Schedule
Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC+12:00Location
1 Cadillac Way, Nelson, New Zealand | Nelson, NE
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Hoods Up! Friday 🚘✨ ADMIRE. Our collection in this special after-hours event specifically showcasing viewing of 100+ classic cars with their hoods up! beautifully displaying what mechanically makes them go from zero to ZOOM ZOOM 🏎️💨
🤲🏻 TOUCH. This is the most intimate experience offered in a classic car museum in New Zealand. Majority of our museum isn’t roped off. The doors are opened, and guests are encouraged to hop in and admire the intricate interiors.
👃INHALE. No matter your preference of aromas whether it’s car polish, old vinyl, engine oil, or petrol, we have you covered! Inhale mouth-wateringly delicious onsite catering (and onsite bars) or a shot straight from petrolhead heaven into your veins.
🔥 Onsite LIVE demos with Cartel Works Ltd including the flame throwing Rolls-Royce Merlin Spitfire engine.
🧰⚙️ Access inside independent-privately owned Cartel Works Ltd - Mechanical, Bespoke Restoration workshop.
🚘 CAR RIDES! Sit back, relax, and let one of our drivers indulge you in a spin around the block in one of our classic cars.
🎙️LIVE! music!
🍹Red16 Cocktail bar! Onsite!
PLUS! Special guest features…. 👀
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