Beach Hop Founder Noddy Watts Talks Classic Cars, Route 66 Tours & NZ Car Culture

Everyone knows Beach Hop, but not everyone knows the man who founded it.In this episode, we sit down with Noddy Watts, founder of Beach Hop, to unpack the story behind New Zealand's biggest classic car event. From his early days at the NZ Post Office to building Hot Rods and running tours Route 66, Noddy has lived a life connected to the classic car culture and community.We dive into how Beach Hop started, how the New Zealand car scene has evolved, and what it takes to build an event that draws thousands every year. Noddy also shares stories from his time leading tours across America and working alongside some of the biggest names in the global car scene.That journey has led to moments like Barry Meguiar calling New Zealand the “Car Capital of the World” — a testament to what’s been built here.Listen to ShedlifeNZ for stories of good kiwis working hard.