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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
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
Rear Ended
Barry White wanted something weird. He’s got all that and more in this twin-turbo Kevlar-clad wide-body Commodore!
Inside the January/February issue of NZV8
A look at the featured highlights from issue 231
