Noel Edmonds classic cars destroyed in catastrophic flood

In the wake of devastating floods in the Motueka region of New Zealand, even legends weren’t spared. Among the casualties were several of Noel Edmonds’ cherished classic cars — including the iconic ‘Dewis’ Jaguar, made famous on Noel’s Edmonds Kiwi Adventure. Many were submerged up to their seats while in storage, these motoring icons met a watery fate. But Noel is clear - perspective matters. They are only cars. The true blessing is that lives were saved. In a region where families lost homes and animals were swept away, the long journey of recovery is still underway. Thankfully, insurance helped soften the blow, ensuring this loss wasn’t the end of the story — and reminding us that while material things can be replaced, people and communities remain what truly matter.