Mike Lowe has been both circuit racing and tarmac rallying for over 40 years on both sides of the ditch. A confirmed Italian car nut, Mike was part-way through a restoration of his 1964 Abarth when Targa NZ was announced. Despite crashing on stage 4, Mike finished the first Targa with an enthusiasm that remains undiminished to this day. In the last 25 years, he has competed in all but one Targa NZ events, plus the Classic Adelaide and Targa Tasmania with great success.

Michael Lowe - 1964 Fiat Abarth Berlina Corsa 1000

Mike Lowe has been both circuit racing and tarmac rallying for over 40 years on both sides of the ditch. A confirmed Italian car nut, Mike was part-way through a restoration of his 1964 Abarth when Targa NZ was announced. Despite crashing on stage 4, Mike finished the first Targa with an enthusiasm that remains undiminished to this day. In the last 25 years, he has competed in all but one Targa NZ events, plus the Classic Adelaide and Targa Tasmania with great success.

1964 Fiat Abarth Berlina Corsa 1000:

The definition of a true giant-killer, this rare 1964 Abarth 1000 is instantly recognised by most people as the ” ENZED Abarth” Targa car. It is the only car to have started and finished every Targa event for 20 years. It was retired to the National Motorsport Museum in 2014 but brought out to run the 25th anniversary Targa last year. The Porsche badges on the doors get crossed off every time one was over-taken!