This dealership was owned by none other than Ron Frost, a New Zealand motorsport legend who not only raced cars in Levin and around the country but who also organised races and attracted new motorsport talent to New Zealand.

Ron Frost was born in England and served in the British Army during the Second World War- including many years as a POW until he escaped a German prisoner of war camp in 1945.

Frost Motors started out selling new cars from the Rootes group (including Hillmans, Humbers and Sunbeams) but they later opened a used car yard near their first location. The new car showrooms and petrol pumps were on Oxford Street South. The used car lot was on Oxford Street North. The business remained in the family until the late 1970s.

There is a wealth of knowledge about Ron Frost online.

The car on the slide has a number plate which reads '1966' which is a great indication of when this slide was made! 

Penciled on back - Graham Watson in his 1-1/2 litre Brabham at the Levin Motor-racing circuit. Wed. Oct. 1, 1969.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Graham Watson in his 1-1/2 litre Brabham at the Levin motor-racing circuit, 1 October 1969.

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Penciled on back - Graham McRae’s new McLaren Chevrolet which unofficially broke the lap record for resident N.Z. Drivers at the Levin Circuit yesterday. Tues. Nov. 11, 1969.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Graham McRae’s new McLaren Chevrolet which unofficially broke the lap record for resident N.Z. Drivers at the Levin motor-racing circuit, 11 November 1969. The race car is on a trailer which is parked on the eastern side of Oxford Street.

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Penciled on back - F. Atkins, B.R. Faloon of Levin’s mechanic [?] works on the Brabham-Climax in preparation for todays national meeting. Sat. Mar. 23, 1968.

Stamped on back with black ink – 23 MAR 1968

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

F. Atkins, mechanic for B R Faloon of Levin, works on the Brabham-Climax in preparation for national meeting, 23 March 1968.

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Penciled on back - Graeme [? Graham] McRae (Wgtn), in a Brabham receives the winner’s trophy from Mr D. Edhouse, pres of the Levin Motor Racing Club. Mon. Mar. 25

Stamped on back with blue ink – 25 MAR 1968

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Graham McRae (left), of Wellington, receives the winner’s trophy from Mr D. Edhouse (right), president of the Levin Motor Racing Club, 25 March 1968.

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Penciled on back - Bill Stone, Rotorua, had a lucky escape when his Brabham crashed while travelling at more than 100 mph during a practice at the Levin Circuit. Mon. Mar. 25

Stamped on back with blue ink – 25 MAR 1968

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Bill Stone (Rotorua), had a lucky escape when his Brabham crashed while travelling at more than 100 mph during a practice at the Levin motor-racing circuit, 25 March 1968.

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Penciled on back - Graeme Lawrence Ferrari, prepares to lap Geoff Mardon, Begg FM2 on his way to his 2nd consecutive victory on the Levin Circuit this year. Mon. Nov. 30, 1970.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Graeme Lawrence (Ferrari), prepares to lap Geoff Mardon (Begg FM2), on his way to his 2nd consecutive victory on the Levin Circuit this year. (30 November 1970)

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Penciled on back - Wellington Car Club’s Clubman Meeting at Levin Circuit. appeared Mon. 21 May 1973. Horo. Hist. Soc. 137

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Wellington Car Club’s Clubman Meeting at Levin Circuit, 21 May 1973.

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Penciled on back - Denis Marwood with the 1971 Rothman’s Trophy for the saloon car feature at the Levin Motor Races. Mon. April 5, 1971.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Denis Marwood with the 1971 Rothman’s Trophy for the saloon car feature at the Levin Motor Races, 5 April 1971.

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Penciled on back - N.Z. racing driver Chris Amon, Bulls, is presented with his trophy by Mr A. McCready, M.P. for Otaki Electorate and patron of the Levin Motor Racing Club.

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Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

N.Z. racing driver Chris Amon (left), of Bulls, is presented with his trophy by Mr A. McCready (right), M.P. for Otaki Electorate and patron of the Levin Motor Racing Club.

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Penciled on back - The Two Formula Vees of Sergeant Major David Hayward (left) and sergeant David Carswell at the Levin motor-racing circuit yesterday. Tues. Nov. 18, 1969.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

The two Formula Vees of Sergeant Major David Hayward (left) and Sergeant David Carswell at the Levin motor-racing circuit, 18 November 1969.

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Penciled on back - Graeme Lawrence, reigning Tasman champion with runner-up Frank Radisch in the 3rd round of the Gold Star motor racing championship held in Levin. Mon. 30 Nov. 1970.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Graeme Lawrence, reigning Tasman champion with runner-up Frank Radisch, in the 3rd round of the Gold Star motor racing championship held in Levin 30 November 1970.

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