The Pointon Collection
The Pointon Collection
4.8
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Private Collection of Vintage & Veteran Cars, motorcycles & automobilia displayed to resemble a 1930's country garage. This includes an extensive collection of garage equipment, signs, tools & manuals. All vehicles on display are in driveable condition. An extensive collection of original period clothing (1870 - 1970) is rotated every 3 months & the displays are changed accordingly - this includes wedding gowns, evening gowns, daywear, accessories etc. All visitors are greeted & taken on a tour of the complex - which also includes gardens & craft shop.
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4.8
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Mark
11 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
We called beforehand to arrange a time to visit - I’d highly recommend this as it’s not a full-time museum. Francis couldn’t have been more welcoming. We enjoyed seeing his fantastic car collection and he took plenty of time to show us around. His collection of old tools and car memorabilia were just as impressive. Even the buildings add their own ambience to the experience.
Written 14 January 2025
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226sur
Auckland, New Zealand20 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We were looking for something to do on a rainy day in Masterton and this place did not disappoint. It is a fascinating collection and the owner is very knowledgeable about the origins of the cars.
Best to call ahead as it isn't open every day. He opened up for us especially which was a lovely thing to do.
Best to call ahead as it isn't open every day. He opened up for us especially which was a lovely thing to do.
Written 12 December 2023
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Lois G
Auckland, New Zealand523 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
This is a "real old" car museum housed in 2 sheds - vintage cars galore, authentically presented with models in period clothes and memorabilia from the early 1900s. The owner has some interesting tales to tell of how he acquired some of the cars. Amazing trip back in history. One of the best car museums we have seen.
Written 30 June 2014
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AliSin01
Lower Hutt, New Zealand34 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
The website said it was open but when we arrived they obviously had no interest in us seeing the place. The price went from a small fee to $10 each then to $15 each and then couldn't find the key to let us in. Weirdly this was the second time we had tried to visit - the first time was early in the year and the owner was too tired to open even though once again the website said open.
We won't try again.
We won't try again.
Written 16 November 2024
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Lesley
Martinborough, New Zealand9 contributions
Mar 2025 • Couples
A very informative guide around a treasured collection of vehicles and memorabilia, each with a story to tell. Thanks Frank Pointon for sharing your enthusiasm and expertise.
Written 4 March 2025
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Darren G
Kingsley, Australia23 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Fantastic guided tour of this magnificent collection of vehicles and tools. Such knowledge an all the while the hubby was mechanically repairing a old car.
Written 7 June 2021
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Gmacuku
Waiau Pa, New Zealand10 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
Not just about vintage cars. More the wile range of tools and memorabilia from the period. Well worth visiting and if you have a guided tour with the Pointon’s then all the better.
Written 8 January 2021
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barcol2017
New Plymouth, New Zealand3 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
Fanastic Collection of Cars glad to see some is taking care of the very old vehicles so glad i took the time to go .You need about 1 hour if you are going to see everything never got bored at all Lots of memrobilia and spare parts
Would recommend this to anyone even if you are not a vintage car person.
The Memories great
Would recommend this to anyone even if you are not a vintage car person.
The Memories great
Written 13 November 2018
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Vince2472
Brisbane Region, Australia1 contribution
May 2017 • Couples
I am not a big car fan so went under duress, we phoned before going, lovely lady met us in the driveway of this peaceful property. Her and husband the mechanic showed us around, my husband loved it. Francisand his wife are lovely genuine decent people this couple have saved so many amazing pieces of history. You must go if you have any interest in cars, memorabilia , old 100 year old building they saved and even fashion.
Written 31 May 2017
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susana d
masterton14 contributions
Sept 2016
For a non petrol-head this place is a revelation. For a history buff , a delight. The vintage verhicles are so beautifully
renovated, they positively shine. Each car has models inside dressed in the required period costumes. Pointon
has been indulging his passion for years. He loves his cars so much he prefers NOT to go far on Holidays " What would I do on a beach? " He says. Attention to detail is what he is after. GO to this place and be amazed.
renovated, they positively shine. Each car has models inside dressed in the required period costumes. Pointon
has been indulging his passion for years. He loves his cars so much he prefers NOT to go far on Holidays " What would I do on a beach? " He says. Attention to detail is what he is after. GO to this place and be amazed.
Written 15 November 2016
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