Fifteen cars competed at the 4.1km circuit, and for many of the drivers it was their first time ever racing at the highly technical track. However, talking to them over the weekend, they all raved how wonderful the track was and how good it was to dr

Easter is typically a time for families to unwind over the long weekend, enjoying moments with loved ones, relaxing by the beach or the lake — just those warm, fuzzy feelings, you know. But for a particular breed, and let’s not generalise, but for re

The Cromwell Classic and Hot Rod Festival has long been regarded as one of the must-do car events in the South Island. Hosted by the Southland Ford Falcon Club, the event has grown over the years to be one of the best displays of automotive tin from

Wow, there’s been so much going on since the last issue, but I’ll start with the biggest news first. If you follow any of my socials, you will now know that NUTOUT is no longer manual! That’s right, the six-speed has been replaced with a two-speed Po

In a significant milestone marking the end of an era, demolition has commenced at Pukekohe Raceway in New Zealand. The raceway, known for its rich history and iconic events, is undergoing transformations that signify a new chapter in its story. As bu

Trentham Racecourse From 9am–2pm the Trentham Racecourse in Upper Hutt will be filled with hot rods, street machines, stock cars, jet boats, quad bikes, drag cars, imports, trucks, customs, minitrucks, tradestalls and more. Adults $10, family 2+2 S20

You ever come across those memes online about guys juggling too many project cars? Guilty as charged. With a garage full of projects, side hustles on the burner, and the regular grind of the day job, sometimes it feels like I’m running on empty. But

You know, what sparks someone’s interest in building or buying a car can often be quite amusing. For Grant Hannah, it all began with the sight and sound of an ex-AA breakdown Toyota Hilux, fitted with a Toyota 1-UZ, owned by Michael Pikens at the tim

It’s been a very long time since we’ve seen a new name in the number one spot of the NZ’s Quickest Streetcars list, but Ben Morris has taken the title. Having re-LVV certified his ‘69 Camaro for the latest round of modifications he hit the strip at M

The Repco Beach Hop Annual Mag hits shelves on 29 April, offering a deep dive into the event. But in this issue, we’re sharing some highlights from the Kiwi favourite rock ‘n’ roll festival. Repco Beach Hop needs no introduction; if you’re reading th

The team from Holden Addiction is once again fueling their addiction with their latest project. What began as a modest cruiser for Ryan Jarmey’s wife has now received (and is still receiving) a major upgrade with a new powerplant and top-spec afterma

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You could fill an entire book with the colourful language used during the build of this gorgeous ‘66 GTO. While there are builds that seem to constantly fight their owner — and this was certainly one — there are also builds that make their owner in t

01 This little 1940s Ford pickup has had a whole lot of work done by us in the past with a full fabricated floor, but this time it’s back for a haircut! The hardest part is deciding how much to cut out. After some discussion with the customer and bet

“It’s all about trust,” states Steve Allan of the aptly named Steve Allan Customs. What he’s referring to is the great relationship he and his team have had with the owner of this slammed ‘59 Apache. Over the past decade, Steve’s made a name for hims

I worry, sometimes, about becoming that overly I viewed my father and my grandfather. Every generation, it would seem, has issues with the choices and behaviour of younger generations. When I was a kid, Mum would make me tuck my shirt into my trouser

@SLAMMED_SQUARE73 It is crazy how good a truck can look when slammed on the ground and this square body style C10 proves it right here. With suspension components from Porterbuilt and Ridetech it gets the frame right on the ground once the AccuAir co

The term kit car isn’t a phrase commonly used these days, but Factory Five Racing are doing their best to bring it back. The Massachusetts-based company has actually been in business since 1995 producing a bunch of AC Cobra replicas before evolving t

Hot on the heels of its appearance at therecent Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California, the 40-year-old Cop Shop Coupe has arrived in New Zealand via CFR Line for Greg Stokes of GMS Hot Rods. Straight after picking up two major awards at

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Luxury tourism operator BLACK is set to launch a world-first James Bond Aston Martin experience in Queenstown. Guests can ride in a rare Aston Martin 007 Vantage car, one of only 100 worldwide and the sole model in Australasia. Inspired by James Bond

BRUCEANDERSON — 1969 FORD MUSTANG Bruce Anderson was a legend of the New Zealand motorsport scene, and being able to feature his Central Muscle Cars spec ‘69 Mustang was an absolute privilege. Following the feature, the car continued to be a true con

Jeremy Firth’s 1995 Series 1 SS Commodore is not just a car, it’s a testament to a decade-long journey of passion, dedication, and craftsmanship. Acquired at the age of 20, this car has been his canvas for over 11 years, a story filled with challenge

Coming very soon, and bigger and better than ever, we’ve got all the highlights packaged up into our collectible almanack of all things Beach Hop, the NZV8 Repco Beach Hop 2024 Annual. The NZV8 team was back again this year capturing a daily record o

Drag racing is a sport in which cars go from Dzero to really fast, as quick as possible. But what this means is that it’s a sport that can take you from hero to zero as quick as it can take you from zero to hero. Those who read my last column would k

It seems strange now that it was only a decade ago that we first got to drive a ‘late model’ Camaro. And rather than just drive the car by itself, we actually paired it up with a Backdraft Roadster for an interesting head to head. Very much chalk and

Arcus Performance kept this project under wraps while it was in the build phase, but the secret is out now. Fully certified and legally road-ready, it’s poised for some summer boosting. The untouched paintwork adds to its sleeper aesthetic, creating