Ruckus – 1960 Ford Galaxie
This ’60 Galaxie wasn’t built to win show awards or take quarter mile timeslips, but to be loaded up with the lads to create the ultimate rolling party
What’s inside the NZV8 221 May/June issue
Take a look at the featured highlights from Issue 221!
Rapanats Burnout Competition 2024
Make as much smoke as you can, get the tyres off and entertain the crowd, that’s the Rapanats way
The Ultimate – 1986 VK Holden Commodore
We’ve all seen Blue Meanie VKs before, but never like this!
Dare to be Different – 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
We bet you’ve never seen a ’63 Impala SS quite like the one that has just rolled out the doors of Real Rides.
Australia’s Finest – Proflow Performance Car Parts
Proflow have been making quality parts easily available since 2008
Modern tribute: DJR-replica XE Falcon
With the look of old and the performance of new, Philip Macey’s immaculately finished Falcon is a dream come true
Blaze Of Glory: Hayden Wilby’s blown LS1-powered VT Commodore
When Hayden Wilby got the opportunity to compete in the Burnout Masters at Summernats, he knew he’d have to bring his Commodore up
Southern Tough and Built to Drive – 1972 Holden HQ Kingswood
Justin Johnstone with the help of a few good mates built this blown HQ Holden from a rolling shell to a tough Southern Streeter
Hell VL: 1987 VL Commodore
“Published in NZV8 Issue No. 81” View fullsize I can’t even remember who said it now, it was that long ago,” Lee Wilson
No Regrets – LS1 Twin Turbo 1959 Chevrolet Apache
Roger Talbot wanted to make up for years of not owning a decent car by building the best he could with no regrets!
Family-friendly firepower: blown, big block Impala family hauler
“When a teenage David Vea dreamed of owning a big block muscle car, he never expected to realize that dream in something
Events
Full Throttle at Autofest 2023!
The 2023 AutoFest heads to NAPA Auto Parts Dragway 14-15 October 2023. 2 days of automotive heaven.
AutoFest rebirth
AutoFest is fast growing into the country’s biggest two-day car event for hot rods, classics, V8s, and street machines. All it really needed was a track — and now it’s got one!
Stragglers Rod and Kustom Charity Car Show
Back bigger and better than ever, Stragglers Rod and Kustom Charity Car Show on the banks of lake Karapiro is one of the biggest shows on the calendar.
Takapuna Rocks is back!
The suburb of Takapuna on Auckland’s North Shore has a lot to offer by way of beachfront living, good eateries and bars, and an all-year summery vibe — even if it happens to drizzle from time to time.
Motorsport
Dedicated circuit planned for Bathurst
View fullsize Made up of roads open to the public most of the year, Bathurst’s legendary Mount Panorama circuit is only available for
Fastest woman on wheels passes away
View fullsize Race car driver and TV personality Jessi Combs died after a fatal crash chasing a land speed record in North American
Going out with a bang: Burger King Super Saloon Pro Dirt Series final
The final round of the Burger King Super Saloon Pro Dirt Series (round 9) was held 3 February at the Robertson Holden Speedway
Dust trap: Burger King Pro Dirt Super Saloon Series round eight
Held the night after the previous round, round eight of the Burger King Pro Dirt Super Saloon Series was held 26 January at