1955 Ford Thunderbird available as a prop car for photoshoots and film

Classic Car Hire for Photoshoots & Film

Period-correct hero cars with a driver, for shoots anywhere in the Waikato.

A genuine period car does something to a frame that set dressing cannot fake. Chrome catches light differently, the proportions are wrong in exactly the right way, and nothing about it reads as modern.

We hire the fleet out for stills, video and film work across the Waikato, with a driver who will reposition the car as many times as the shot needs.

What we are hired for

  • Fashion and editorial stills
  • Engagement, wedding and portrait shoots
  • Music videos and short film
  • Period drama and 1950s or 1960s set work
  • Product and brand campaigns needing a hero vehicle
  • Car club and enthusiast photography

The cars

1966 Jaguar Mark II

The beautiful elegance of a classic 1966 Mark II Jaguar with all the English style.

1964½ Ford Mustang

The rare 1964½ high-performance Mustang with magnificent muscle car sound.

1955 Ford Thunderbird

The iconic 1955 Ford Thunderbird convertible with all the history of Hollywood and movie stars.

Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG

The awesome Mercedes SL55 AMG convertible supercar with the symphony of sound emanating from the back.

How it works on the day

The car arrives clean and comes with a driver who stays for the duration. That matters more than it sounds: these are not cars you want a crew member reversing into position, and having someone who knows the vehicle means you can reposition quickly between setups.

We are happy to work to a shot list, sit idle between setups, or move between multiple locations in a day. Tell us the schedule and we will price it.

  • Driver included for the full call time
  • Multiple locations in one day, no problem
  • Repositioning between setups as often as needed
  • Engine running or static, whichever the shot needs
  • We will not let anyone else drive the car, but we will put it anywhere you want it

Locations we know well

If you need a location as well as a car, we can help. Between the tours we run every week, we know where to find empty rural roads, black sand beaches, limestone country, native bush and long tree-lined driveways, usually without a permit or a crowd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is prop car hire for a shoot?

It depends on the call time, the number of locations and which car you need. Send us the schedule and we will quote it.

Does a driver come with the car?

Yes, always. The driver stays for the full call time and will reposition the car as often as the shoot needs. We do not release the cars for anyone else to drive.

Can you travel outside the Waikato for a shoot?

Usually yes, depending on the distance and the schedule. Get in touch with the details.

Can you help with locations?

We can point you at rural roads, beaches, bush and limestone country across the Waikato that we use on tours every week.

What Our Guests Say

Real Experiences From Classic Car Tours

The Waitomo tour was absolutely stunning. The scenery, the relaxed pace, and the classic car made it an unforgettable day.
Mark H
We did the Raglan tour and loved every minute. The waterfalls, beaches, and cafe lunch were perfect. Highly recommend.
Sarah L
The Honda Goldwing ride through the countryside was smooth, powerful, and incredibly comfortable. Best way to see Waikato.
James R
Our Rotorua two day package was amazing. Accommodation, activities, and scenic drives were all organised perfectly.
Emily T
We booked TT Tours for our wedding transport and it was flawless. The car looked incredible in photos and the service was outstanding.
Paul M
Customised exactly how we wanted. Mixing vehicles in one day made the experience extra special.
Helen W

Talk to Us About Your Shoot

Send through the date, the location and what you need the car to do.