As good as it gets: ’64 summer cruiser
Cruisin’ to the beach in his six-four, Bradley West has defied the odds, turning a rusty wreck into one of the country’s best summer cruisers
High roller: Anglia Gasser street thug
Gold and a bit of shine can hide a car’s rough past, but don’t be fooled — this Anglia gasser is the embodiment
Crème Brûlée – 1948 Chevrolet Thriftmaster Half-Tonne
“A dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelised sugar” — kind of sums up the vibe of this Thriftmaster pretty well; once you crack the surface you find something a little bit different underneath
A great way to move: 1974 HQ Holden Kingswood Station Wagon
The trusty HQ Holden has long been an Australasian motoring icon, but as prices of nice examples continue to soar, so
Trick & Treat – 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396
This mega-powered small-tyre streeter is an engineering masterpiece in disguise!
Next Level: Braden Smith’s VF burnout wagon
Braden Smith never says no to a challenge — especially not when that challenge involves building an international-level burnout car within three months
Bringing the Boost – 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
The Dobson Motorsport Pontiac was making waves with a twin-turbo big block, now it’s back with a ProCharged Hemi to do some real damage!
Mopar Mash-Up – 2016 Dodge Coronet Replica
It may look like a ’69 Dodge Coronet with some funky bodywork, but the reality is a whole lot different!
Masterclass – 1932 Ford Roadster
It’s a hard road to build the perfect ’32, but Jamie Waugh has given it a good nudge!
King of the Hill – 1970 Ford XY Falcon
We’ve heard stories of people paying the earth for cars, and that’s literally what happened in this Falcon’s life when it was transformed from mild to wild
Full Throttle at Autofest 2023!
The 2023 AutoFest heads to NAPA Auto Parts Dragway 14-15 October 2023. 2 days of automotive heaven.
Blown, Bright & beaten on – 1973 Holden HQ Kingswood
Superchargers, old Holdens, and a heavy gas pedal foot can only mean one thing, right? Party time! And Trevor Tolhopf’s ’73 HQ sedan is here to have a rager, courtesy of a tough blown SBC and a heavy-duty driveline to match
Events
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.
Hot August Nights: see the USA hot rod style with Scottz Tours
For anyone with an affection for Amercian muscle and a love for all things hot rod, getting over and seeing the land where it all started will have always been on that to-do list, but actually making it happen can easily be pushed to the side and forgotten.
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
