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in the business for 100 years

Why Choose Us?

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Australasia’s iconic vintage dismantler

Known as “Smash Palace,” our Horopito yard holds thousands of classic vehicles and parts—renowned across NZ (and beyond) for restoration sourcing.

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Film-famous, family-run heritage

The 1981/82 film Smash Palace was shot here, putting Horopito Motors on the map. We’ve operated for decades and remain proudly family-run

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Hard-to-find parts, real expertise

Visitors and restorers come for rare, hard-to-find bits—and get friendly, knowledgeable help on site to track down the right piece.

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A30

A30
A35

A35
Fleetmaster

Fleetmaster

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Two vintage cars parked outside Smash Palace Auto Wreckers, one in relatively good condition and the other heavily rusted, with classic grilles and headlights visible.
Classic Jaguar E-Type car displayed in a vintage auto showroom, surrounded by older vehicles, hubcaps on the wall, and signage for Smash Palace and Horopito Motors.
Black and white photo of a vintage auto parts shop interior, showing shelves stacked with car parts, steering wheels, license plates, and hubcaps hanging from the ceiling.
Two men talking inside a vintage auto parts shop, standing in front of shelves filled with assorted car components and boxes.
Abandoned vintage car with missing wheels and headlights, propped up on a rim in a grassy junkyard surrounded by other old vehicles and scrap materials.
Black and white photo of a cluttered workbench with vintage car parts, tools, and an old New Zealand decimal currency conversion chart featuring a cartoon dollar symbol character.
Black and white photo of a vintage car parts showroom filled with shelves of automotive components, steering wheels hanging from the ceiling, and a sign reading 'SHOWROOM' in the center.