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What’s inside the NZV8 221 May/June issue
Take a look at the featured highlights from Issue 221!
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Rapanats Burnout Competition 2024
Make as much smoke as you can, get the tyres off and entertain the crowd, that’s the Rapanats way
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The Ultimate – 1986 VK Holden Commodore
We’ve all seen Blue Meanie VKs before, but never like this!
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Dare to be Different – 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
We bet you’ve never seen a ’63 Impala SS quite like the one that has just rolled out the doors of Real Rides.
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Australia’s Finest – Proflow Performance Car Parts
Proflow have been making quality parts easily available since 2008
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Modern tribute: DJR-replica XE Falcon
With the look of old and the performance of new, Philip Macey’s immaculately finished Falcon is a dream come true
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Blaze Of Glory: Hayden Wilby’s blown LS1-powered VT Commodore
When Hayden Wilby got the opportunity to compete in the Burnout Masters at Summernats, he knew he’d have to bring his Commodore up
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Southern Tough and Built to Drive – 1972 Holden HQ Kingswood
Justin Johnstone with the help of a few good mates built this blown HQ Holden from a rolling shell to a tough Southern Streeter
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Hell VL: 1987 VL Commodore
“Published in NZV8 Issue No. 81” View fullsize I can’t even remember who said it now, it was that long ago,” Lee Wilson
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No Regrets – LS1 Twin Turbo 1959 Chevrolet Apache
Roger Talbot wanted to make up for years of not owning a decent car by building the best he could with no regrets!
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Family-friendly firepower: blown, big block Impala family hauler
“When a teenage David Vea dreamed of owning a big block muscle car, he never expected to realize that dream in something
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Green Machine – Ford 302 Windsor 1992 Toyota Hilux
Damien Smith’s long road to build an American inspired mini-truck.
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Better than Before – 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
Some people buy them and build them from scratch, then there’s guys like Charlie Bailey who buy good cars and make them even better! Words:
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Bumpy Ride – 1969 Ford Falcon GT Replica
This Falcon was hiding a few unwanted secrets, but rather than give up on it, the wrongs were righted, and Rob has his dream car
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Guzzling Gas – 1971 Holden Belmont
The big man grew up surrounded by slammed HQs, so it’s only natural he has built his ultimate version of one — although this one