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Ford to auction iconic Mustang for charity
Ford have been making waves recently with their brand-new Ford Mustang and other performance models around the globe, including the uber-desirable Focus RS pedalled by
Behind New Zealand’s best-built Cadillac
From the moment they debuted, 1959 Cadillacs were a hit, and they’ve only continued to grow in popularity ever since. Their large size and
Concept Corner: chopped Nomad pro-tourer
“Just like his real-life Chevelle, Steve Haddock’s concept is now show pony — it’s made to drive!” Steve Haddock is a man who likes
Screaming chicken: the Pontiac Trans Am story
When looking back over the last few decades, it’s fair to say that Pontiac’s Trans Am has been an extremely successful and popular model
Long-term love: Russ McIntyre’s 1932 Ford pickup
“From sedan to wreck, to dog kennel, to over-powered pickup, this ’32 Ford sure has a hell of a story to tell!” We all
Weekly Motor Fix: the forgotten Charger brought back to life
At a massive event like Repco Beach Hop 16, the sheer volume of cars — of just about every conceivable make, model, and build
Illustration insanity: top 10 cars from our dreams
Every month in NZV8 magazine, we run an illustration of a vehicle that the cover car owner would like to build, or see built.
Camp Stanley and the world’s quickest doorslammer — part two
“Last month, we talked about drag-racing legend Camp Stanley and his Kiwi connections as a background to his recent exploits as owner and tuner
Art in motion: Peter Farrant’s 1940 Ford Kustom
“Having never come across a chopped ’40 Ford coupe for sale in America, Peter Farrant knew this one had to be his when it
A genuine keeper: Brian Wong’s superbly original GT-R XU-1 Bathurst
“This outstanding time capsule classic has been owned by the same enthusiast for almost four decades” Looking for an original ’60s or early ’70s
Something for everyone at All Comers Charity Car and Bike Show
The Phar Lap Raceway Market Green in Timaru became the hub of the All Comers Charity Car and Bike Show on Sunday, May 1. The
When worlds collide: a JDM heart in a rat rod body
What defines a hot rod is a topic not to be treated lightly. By definition anything modified is a hot rod, although say that in the
Cool stuff: grab NZV8 Issue No. 132
It’s that time of the month again — another issue of NZV8 hitting the shelves, which means another post online about why you should buy
Lubrication is everything: we talk oil and race engines with Brent Curran
Rotary guru Brent Curran of Curran Brothers Racing talks to us about his long-standing relationship with Castrol Edge, the importance of oil in race
The dogs’ dilemma: Steve Foulds’ staunch 1958 Ford Ranchero
“Steve Foulds’ plan to build a hack in which to carry the dogs somehow evolved into something his four-legged friends aren’t allowed to go