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
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
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
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!
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
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
1969 Dodge Charger 500 — Like Hen’s Teeth
As far as we can tell, this is the only one of its kind in New Zealand — this ultra-rare Mopar has been painstakingly restored to the highest level, and it has an incredible NASCAR-rooted story to go with it
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
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
