1969 Ford Falcon XT — Future Falcon
Family heirlooms aren’t always boring old clocks or vases; Jamie Etridge built this 1969 Ford Falcon XT with the next generation in mind
No Guesswork, No Comebacks: American Pickup Parts on Getting Chevy and GMC Parts Right
From C10s to the current Silverado, Vincent Offenbaker explains why a VIN is worth more than a guess when it comes to GM pickup parts
1973 Holden Torana LJ — Beating the Clock
In 2023, Luke Miller was given very, very bad news; since then, he’s been fighting hard to fulfil his drag racing dream, with some incredible mates, and a large chunk of the racing community behind him
Behind the Build: Kayton Coughey, Real Rides
We caught up for a one-on-one with Kayton Coughey from Real Rides for a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to bring Patch’s Apache 3100 to life — from the first conversations in the workshop to a Top 5 finish at this year’s Repco Beach Hop
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 — Form Meets Function
Inspired by a race car from his childhood, Willy’s LSA-powered, six-speed manual, fat-footed Camaro is a force to be reckoned with. It balances classic form and modern function, with grin-inducing results
Thunderpark Dragstrip Immortalised in New Book
From riverbed to world-renowned dragstrip, Michael Fowler’s new book on Hawke’s Bay’s world-renowned quarter-mile, Thunderpark, takes us on a nostalgia trip to the good ol’ days of drag racing in New Zealand
1965 Chevrolet Nova Duo — Mayhem in the DNA
One for the street and one for the strip, the Oldfield family’s love of Chev Novas has all bases covered!
RE Automotive — Inside NZ’s Go-to Lowrider Builder
What started as a black shed, two brothers, and a soft spot for candy paint has turned into one of the country’s most reputable lowrider builders; we take a look behind the roller door at how Stratford-based automotive workshop RE Automotive operates
1974 Holden Kingswood HQ — Blacked Out Brute
Ben Marsh’s 1974 Holden Kingswood HQ started as an unfinished project that nobody wanted to touch — six years later, it’s one of the meanest pro-street Holdens in the country
Autoblast — NZ’s Automotive Rustproofing and Restoration Blasting Specialists
If you are at the beginning stages of a restoration project, this is the place to start. For over 22 years, Autoblast has been one of New Zealand’s go-to specialists for automotive rustproofing, sandblasting, rust removal and recoating — crucial steps for anyone restoring a vehicle
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS — Silver Bullet
When Thomas Chrismas stumbled across a half-finished Chevelle with a Nelson Racing Engines twin-turbo LS under the bonnet, he did what any reasonable person would do — took out a loan and bought it on the spot
Events
Kustomville: Where the real work happens in public
Every year at Cooly Rocks On, a precinct on the Gold Coast does something most car shows would never attempt — it builds cars in front of the crowd. NZV8 caught up with Joel Archard, the Australian Beatnik behind Kustomville, ahead of the 2026 event
Four Decades of Dedication — Southern Dragways 40th Anniversary
Bonus Gallery: With a wide variety of cars attending meetings throughout the season, this event draws to a close the 40th anniversary of Southern Dragways
Molten Rubber — Muscle Car Madness 2025
Bonus Gallery: Muscle Car Madness 2025 cranked the volume, packed the burnout pad, and delivered one hell of a weekend
Three Wheeling – 2025 Lowrider Nats
Low ‘n’ slow, trick paint and 100 spoke wheels is the name of the game, this is the 2025 Lowrider Nats!
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
