David began racing karts at age 11 and has competed at most circuits in Europe including such iconic tracks as Le Mans, Porto, Estoril, Dijon and Nurburgring as well as Laguna Seca in the USA. His focus has always been on pre-1960 cars, having competed in a range of marques including vintage Bentleys, Austin Healeys, Alfas, Elvas and Lotus. David has been racing, rallying and thrilling crowds in his V12 Lagonda for over 20 years bringing it to New Zealand for the first time six years ago and he is now a regular on the historic racing scene. Since emigrating, David and his daughter, Ana have built up Hooters, New Zealand’s largest fleet of vintage and classic vehicles available for hire.

David Brock-Jest - 1938 Lagonda V12 Le Mans

David began racing karts at age 11 and has competed at most circuits in Europe including such iconic tracks as Le Mans, Porto, Estoril, Dijon and Nurburgring as well as Laguna Seca in the USA. His focus has always been on pre-1960 cars, having competed in a range of marques including vintage Bentleys, Austin Healeys, Alfas, Elvas and Lotus. David has been racing, rallying and thrilling crowds in his V12 Lagonda for over 20 years bringing it to New Zealand for the first time six years ago and he is now a regular on the historic racing scene. Since emigrating, David and his daughter, Ana have built up Hooters, New Zealand’s largest fleet of vintage and classic vehicles available for hire.

1938 Lagonda V12 Le Mans:

These were the last cars designed by W.O. Bentley for the 1939 Le Mans 24 Hour. This car was rebodied in the early 1990s and has been extensively raced and rallied throughout Europe including the Monte Carlo Challange several times. It is the only one in Australasia.  Whilst racing at the Le Mans circuit David was clocked at 148 mph (238kmh) going down the Mulsanne Straight.