Red baron: 1933 Ford Coupe five-window
It’s been around for decades, but Jonesy’s driving the wheels off his ’33 Ford coupe — just what it was built
WHERE TO FIND OUR LATEST POSTERBOOK?
Having trouble getting your hands on our latest posterbook? No worries! Here’s a list of stockists across the country, so you know exactly where to grab yours.
Vapour Blasting 101
With all the types of media blasting out there, why is vapour blasting rising
in popularity? well, you’re in the right place. grab a cuppa and buckle up for a
breakdown of why you might choose it for your next project
Autofest 2024
Since its creation in 2016, AutoFest has always marched to the beat of its own drum, and you can expect nothing less when it returns to NAPA Auto Parts Dragway and Hampton Downs from 18–20 October
What’s inside the NZV8 223 September/October Issue
Take a look at the featured highlights from Issue 223!
Exit Planet Dust – Chrome Expression Session 2024
If high-octane power skids, roll racing, drifting, burnouts, and drag racing ignite your adrenaline, then you’re in for a rush at Chrome Horsepower Festival!
Straight Talk: Talkin’ ’bout (not) my generation (Part 2)
Join us as we abridge the best of Tony Johnson’s Straight Talk columns, returning this week with an excerpt from a series running with the September/October issue of NZV8
Curveball – 1946 Chevrolet Pick-up
Andrew and Lisa Brown never expected to own a ‘46 Chev, and they never expected the build to go as it has, but sometimes life throws you curveballs…
Timeslip grabber: Tony Gera’s 1970 Ford Mustang
“It may be one of the most popular colours amongst Mustang restorers, but make no mistake: this Grabber Orange ’70 fastback is not your
One step ahead: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
“Ever since the Japanese performance vehicles of his youth, Johnny Burkhart’s cars have been a step ahead of the game — his 1969 Plymouth Road
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
Orange crush: 1967 Chev Chevelle
“What do you do when you’re tired of your show-winning Camaro? Build an even cooler Chevelle, of course!” In the early years of the car,
Events
Straight Talk: Talkin’ ’bout (not) my generation (Pt 1)
Join us as we abridge the best of Tony Johnson’s Straight Talk columns, starting this week with an excerpt from a series running with the July/August issue of NZV8
Nostalgia Drags 2024
The Nostalgia Drags are as good as a holiday, so planning the annual pilgrimage to Napa Dragway for the Bay Rodders event gets locked in early and is always something to look forward to for lovers of old cars
Rapanats Burnout Competition 2024
Make as much smoke as you can, get the tyres off and entertain the crowd, that’s the Rapanats way
Full Throttle at Autofest 2023!
The 2023 AutoFest heads to NAPA Auto Parts Dragway 14-15 October 2023. 2 days of automotive heaven.
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