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Pre-1987 2WD

Historic Competition

Period-perfect pre-1987 heroes on seven days of legendary marathon stages. The overall Silver Fern winner is crowned from this field.

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7days
Marathon Format
A-D
Capacity Classes
Pre-1987
Eligible Era
2WD
Drivetrain

What Defines Historic?

  • Classes A-D by capacity (true cc; overbore 1.5 mm; FI x1.7; Rotary x1.8).
  • Period-correct preparation that preserves the character of the era.
  • Seven days, hundreds of kilometres of special stages across New Zealand's best gravel.
  • Shared service parks and a friendly paddock culture focused on finishing the marathon.

Eligibility & Quick Facts

F

FIA Historic Status

Eligibility: FIA Historic status or MSNZ Certificate of Description (or equivalent).

C

Competition Format

Special stages - fastest cumulative time wins. Winner: Overall Silver Fern title comes from the Historic field.

M

Marathon Structure

Drivetrain: Historic 2WD; Classic 4WD has its own class. Seven days, hundreds of kilometres.

Safety Requirements (Summary)

Full details will be published in the Event Regulations.

R

Roll Cage

Certified roll cage meeting current standards.

S

Seats & Harnesses

FIA homologated seats and harnesses, within date.

D

Driver Kit

Fire-retardant suit, underwear/balaclava, gloves and boots.

I

In-Car Equipment

Handheld extinguisher, 2x safety triangles, first-aid kit.

R

Recovery & Safety

RallySafe wiring kit, tow rope, window breaker/belt cutter.

Why Competitors Love Historic

A

Authentic Machinery

Authentic machinery that rewards rhythm and bravery.

L

Legendary Stages

Benchmark stages with legendary status in NZ rallying.

C

Community & Value

Huge community support and value per kilometre.

T

True Marathon

A true marathon - manage the car, the crew, and the week.

Who It's For

  • Owners of period-correct rally cars looking for a proper week-long test.
  • Experienced club/national competitors chasing an international-scale challenge.
  • Historic enthusiasts who value reliability and pace over a marathon distance.

On The Road

A Typical Day

The Rally Head controls the pace - there's time to push, time to consolidate, time to recover. Seven days of this builds something genuine: crew trust, car knowledge, and a story that lasts.

  1. 1

    Early Start

    Crews roll out from the overnight halt at first light.

  2. 2

    Recaps & Road Book

    Notes checked and the day's road book confirmed.

  3. 3

    Morning Special Stages

    The first competitive stages of the day.

  4. 4

    Service & Lunch

    Refuel and reservice in the shared service park.

  5. 5

    Afternoon Stages

    More competitive kilometres across the gravel.

  6. 6

    Car Clean & Prep

    Wash down, check over, and prep for tomorrow.

  7. 7

    Debrief & Plan

    Evening debrief and planning for the next day.

Other Ways to Do the Silver Fern

C

Challenge Trophy

Newer, faster cars in a competitive format.

C

Classic 4WD

Four-wheel-drive specialists competing separately.

T

Time-Trial

A single-day high-speed competitive blast.

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The Silver Fern Rally awaits. Join the Historic field and test yourself against New Zealand's best stages.

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