1951 Studebaker Coupe — Golden Goose
Trev Halstead’s custom-built 1951 Studebaker Coupe is the result of a lifetime’s worth of skill, desire, and loyalty
1969 Holden Monaro GTS HK — The Snowball Effect
Jason Adams’ HK Monaro was never meant to end up with a twin-turbo LS pushing over 1,500hp. But he’s sure glad it did
What’s the Diff? And Why it Should Be a Nine-inch From NZ’s Rear Axle Specialist
The Krysler Shop has become New Zealand’s go-to for nine-inch rear ends — and a whole lot more
1964 Holden Station Wagon EH — Don’t Forget Your Roots
Michael and Colleen Walters’ EH Holden wagon is a love letter to Kiwi summers past — with a very modern heartbeat hidden beneath the bonnet
NZV8 Repco Beach Hop 26 Annual Magazine — On Sale Now!
Check out all the highlights from the NZV8 Repco Beach Hop 26 Annual magazine
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
BEACH HOP 26 PREVIEW: RAIN DIDN’T STOP THE HOP
Rain or shine, Whangamatā still came alive with five days of V8 rumble, chrome, and rock ‘n’ roll, proving that New Zealand’s car culture is officially waterproof
Stateside Parts, No Drama: Meet NZ’s American Vehicle Specialist
If you’ve ever waited three weeks for a part from the States only to find it’s the wrong one, Vincent Offenbaker would like a word
Cooly Rocks On 2026 — Gold Coast, Queensland June 3–7, 2026
Australia’s biggest nostalgia festival is back for another year, bringing five days of muscle cars, rock ’n’ roll, and nostalgic vibes to Coolangatta
Inside the March/April issue of NZV8
A look at the featured highlights from Issue 232
Events
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!
More Than a Side Show, A Way Of Life
Church Of Speed Early October saw the welcome return of the ever-evolving The Side Show – a car show produced by local club Trouble Bound
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
