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Terence John Darby started in the car industry in the early 70’s (at Kirk Motors). Mechanical Warranty! Finance Available – Contact us for a quote NOW!

In 1974 he established Terry Darby Autos Ltd at 4 St Jude Street,Avondale,Auckland. By the time of the 80’s his sons Phillip and Nigel were working at the family business and moved to the North Shore to carry on business as Darby’s on Wairau Road. By 1987 Terry had started doing trips to the land of the rising sun (Japan) to import cars.

1999 saw a change of address back to Avondale and a name ch

ange to ShowCars,Phillip had moved to Melbourne to set up Terry Darby Autos Ltd in Australia and Nigel at Dads side in NZ.

2014 saw another change back to the North Shore,a warehouse where all cars are now kept undercover. Unfortunately Terry passed away in May of 2014 so now his sons carry the name on,Phillip in Australia and Nigel in NZ. In his 40 years of being in the car business Terry had delt in almost every type of motor vehicle,from Hillman Hunters to Japanese imports,Porsche’s and many exotic’s and Trucks and Vans. Nigel and his wife Ivris now run the family business and will continue to look after all old and future clients. Showcars North Shore is the trading name of Terry Darby Autos Ltd (Est 1974) and is a family owned and operated business. We have a great selection of used european cars which we personally import from Japan or buy locally. All cars are undercover at our North Shore Warehouse situated at 3/11 Colway Place,Wairau Valley,Glenfield 0627. Phone: (09)444-5626
Fax: (09)444-5627
Mobile:(021)644-470
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook/showcars

Trades Welcome!

20/08/2026

Just arrived from Japan is this IMMACULATE 05/2005 Mercedes Benz SLK280 Convertible,3.0L (chain driven) V6 engine and 7 speed tiptronic auto,second generation model SLK with cruise control,electric memory heated seats with air scarf,multiple airbags,abs brakes with traction control,air conditioned,remote locking,factory alloy wheels on Dunlop Lemans tyres and fully electric hardtop/convertible,finished in the BEST colour option of Obsidian Black with Full Leather,Aluminium Accents and Low Low 34071km # # # # Auction Grade 4.5 out of 5 from Japan # # # # Now only....$12950 including ALL on road costs!!! (NZ compliance,new 12 month w.o.f,6 months registration and just had a engine oil/filter service) For more pictures go to www.showcars.co.nz

08/08/2026

I have just traded this Kiwi New 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Hatch,1.4L turbo charged engine and 6 speed tiptronic auto,5 Door Giulietta with Dynamic/Normal driving modes,height adjustable driver/passenger seats,multiple airbags,abs brakes with traction control,air conditioned,remote locking,alloy wheels and Isofix for car seats,finished in Nero Pastello with Premium Cloth and Silver Accents # # # # This Alfa Romeo was sold New in NZ with only 2 owners from new and Full Service History # # # # Service History - 2659km 15/01/2013 - 8373km 08/07/2014 - 19527km 01/09/2017 - 27867km 13/01/2021 - 39000km 02/06/2022 - 42521km 15/12/2022 - 58457km 22/11/2023 - 76986km 24/04/2025 - 92088km 15/05/2026 with cambelt replaced 07/2022 Now only….$7950 including a new w.o.f to June 2027 and registration to August 2026 For more pictures go to www.showcars.co.nz

06/08/2026

Yesterdays fantastic purchase in Japan is this 2006 Aston Martin DB9,6.0L naturally aspirated V12 engine,tiptronic auto with paddle shift,only 55785km from new,finished in black with ivory leather,approx on road price NZ....$59950,due late September 2026.For more info call Nigel 021644470.

05/08/2026

I have just secured this Kiwi New 2018 Range Rover Evoque TD4 SE,2.0L (chain driven) turbo charged diesel engine and 9 speed tiptronic auto,facelift model Evoque with push button start/stop,paddles shift,electric memory heated seats,multiple airbags,abs brakes with electronic stability control,blind sport warning,hill assist,air conditioned,remote locking with 2 keys and comfort access,tinted glass,20" alloy wheels,side steps,Isofix for car seats and a 5 STAR safety rating,finished in the special order colour of Kaikoura Stone with Full Leather and Aluminium Accents # # # # This Evoque was sold new in NZ with only the one owner and service history # # # # Now only....$25950 including a New 12 month w.o.f to August 2027,registration to October 2026 and a engine oil/filter service!!! For more pictures go to www.showcars.co.nz

04/08/2026

Just arrived from Japan is this IMMACULATE 2005 Jaguar XJ8 Sedan,3.5L (chain driven) V8 and 6 speed ZF automatic,facelift model XJ8 with driver/passenger and front side airbags,cruise control,electric memory seats with seat heating front and rear,abs brakes with traction control,air conditioned,remote locking,parking sensors front and rear,Isofix for car seats,18" alloy wheels on Yokohama tyres and electric Glass Sunroof,finished in Platinum Silver Metallic with Ivory Leather and Ash Wood Accents # # # # 1 owner car from Japan with Low Low 43160km # # # # Now only....$17950 including ALL on road costs!!! (NZ compliance,new 12 month w.o.f,6 months registration and a engine oil/filter service) For more pictures go to www.showcars.co.nz

21/07/2026

Just traded this IMMACULATE 02/2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG,6.2L (chain driven) V8 engine and 7 speed tiptronic auto with Comfort/Sport/Sport + mode,Performance Pack C63 with factory AMG styling including 19" staggered AMG alloy wheels and sport suspension,paddle shift,push button start/stop,electric heated memory seats,multiple airbags,abs brakes with stability control,air conditioned,remote locking,LED daytime running lights,parking sensors front and rear with reverse camera,Bluetooth phone/music/NZ navigation,Glass Sunroof and a 5 STAR safety rating,finished in Obsidian Black with Full Leather and Aluminium Accents # # # # This C63 has had just the 1 owner NZ and imported from Japan # # # # Now only....$39950 including a NEW 12 month w.o.f to July 2027 and registration to November 2026 For more pictures go to www.showcars.co.nz

13/07/2026

Just arrived from Japan is this stunning 06/2005 BMW 645Ci Coupe,4.4L (chain driven) V8 engine and 6 speed ZF tiptronic auto,E63 series 645Ci with dynamic drive,active steering,electric heated memory seats,cruise control,multiple airbags,abs brakes with stability control,air conditioned,remote locking,parking sensors front and rear,xenon headlights,19" staggered alloy wheels on Bridgestone Potenza RFT and electric Glass Sunroof,finished in Sapphire Black with Chateau Leather and Dark Wood Accents # # # # Auction Grade 4 out of 5 from Japan with Low Low 26645km # # # # Now only....$19950 including ALL on road costs!!! (NZ compliance,new 12 month w.o.f,6 months registration and engine oil/filter service) For more picture go to www.showcars.co.nz

09/07/2026

I have just traded this extremely tidy 2004 Jaguar XJ8 Sedan!!!
3.5L (chain driven) V8 and 6 speed ZF automatic,fully optioned XJ8 with driver/passenger airbags,cruise control,electric memory seats with seat heating front and rear,abs brakes with traction control,air conditioned,remote locking with 2 keys,parking sensors front and rear,Isofix for car seats,18" alloy wheels and Electric Glass Sunroof,finished in Platinum Silver Metallic with Full Leather,Dark Wood Accents and Low 67Km # # # # 1 owner NZ and imported from Japan 2024 with adjustable coil over suspension # # # # Now only....$13950 including a New 12 month w.o.f and registration to December 2026 For more picture go to www.showcars.co.nz

04/07/2026

Just arrived from Japan is this stunning 2006 Jaguar XK Coupe
4.2L (chain driven) V8 engine and 6 speed ZF automatic with tiptronic,well spec'd XK with push button start/stop,paddle shift,cruise control,electric memory heated seats with heated steering wheel,multiple airbags,abs brakes with traction control,air conditioned,remote locking with 2 keys,parking sensors front and rear,alpine sound package and 20" staggered alloy wheels on Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres,finished in Indigo Blue with Ivory Leather,Wood/Aluminium Accents and Low Low 65515Km # # # # Auction Grade 4 out of 5 from Japan # # # # Now only....$25950 including ALL on road costs!!! (NZ compliance,new 12 month w.o.f,6 months registration and a engine oil/filter service) For more pictures go to www.showcars.co.nz

30/06/2026

Another amazing purchase today in Japan is this 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK280 Convertible,3.0L V6 and auto,fully optioned including a electric roof,finished in obsidian black with full leather,auction grade 4 out of 5 with a genuine low low 34062km,due August 2026,for more info and pricing please call Nigel 021644470 or email [email protected]

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