Amon’s first racer emerges
Chris Amon’s first racing car, known as the NZ Special, has been found in New Zealand and bought by enthusiast Roger Herrick.
The single-seater was built by Herrick’s late uncle Des in 1948, and Amon’s father bought it for his son to start his racing career. He drove it in a few local races and hillclimbs before moving on to a Cooper.
The Special then passed through many hands before disappearing from view.