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HMROID, a Plum Crazy blown-Hemi Challenger that’s out of this world
“Some things need no introduction, and when you can combine them all in one short and sweet statement, you know you’re onto a winner
Four-strong Kiwi contingent ready to monster 2015 Brisbane Jamboree
View fullsize August 29 marks the date of the 2015 Brisbane Jamboree — Australia’s largest annual import drag event. And this year, the New
Combat the winter blues: pick up NZV8 Issue No. 124
The winter blues are finally easing, and the sun’s even making a tentative comeback — just in time for NZV8 Issue No. 124, the latest
A blown 1932 Ford coupe and its Hollywood heritage
“A little influence from the old and plenty of parts from the new have created a show-level ’32 like no other” The 1973 movie
Marco Polo: following the latest player in New Zealand rallying
Sometimes you just know that a particular car is going to destroy the internet — it’s a seventh sense a person develops after following car
Learn how to airbrush flames with the help of the best
“Airbrushing is a true art form, but have you ever wondered what goes into creating a great automotive work of art” When we think
Quick Quiz: looking to buy a new car? Let our quiz make the decision for you
Purchasing a car is difficult at the best of times. Ignoring the element of standing in the middle of a car dealership as the vultures
2015 Waiau Pa Hop delivers record amount of V8 goodness
Now in its second year, the Waiau Pa Hop is an event growing at a remarkable rate. Having learnt from their 2014 meeting, the event’s
Putting a spotlight on New Zealand’s craziest V8 conversions
New Zealand is the home of the DIY can-do attitude and it shows in some of the vehicles that we build in this country. Below,
Short black: the 1937 Ford Coupe coffee cruiser
“When Phil and Faith decided to build themselves a car in which they could cruise down to the local cafe, they never thought they’d
Concept Corner: Oversteam, blending the old and the new
“Every month we ask the cover car owner for the concept they’d like to build, or see built” “I’ve got an over-active thinking gland,
Who are the women driving in the 2015 Bathurst 1000, and why should you care
It’s been announced that for the first time since 1998, an all-female wild card entry will be part of the Bathurst 1000 line-up. Utilizing a
Daily Grind: an immaculate 1945 Chevrolet pickup
NZV8 magazine isn’t just about fully modified vehicles — we also take a look at cool daily drivers too! If you’re passionate about it, and you
We profile the famed seven-second R.I.P.S Racing Skyline GT-R
“Robbie Ward of R.I.P.S Racing is a man who likes to go fast — really fast. And in late-2014, we profiled his seven-second Skyline
Considering tuning? We get the inside scoop on Isaac Performance Vehicles
Looking at treating your example bearing Henry Ford’s blue oval to some tuning and performance upgrades? Well before you do so, check out what the
