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Check out John Gamble’s stunning 1966 Chev Chevelle Malibu
“This big block manual Chevelle has been terrorizing the streets of New Zealand since 1971, and it doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime

Weekly Motor Fix: ‘Hell Razor’ blown Hemi front-engined dragster
Every few weeks, we take more of an in-depth look at a car we’ve found — be it at an event, at the racetrack,

Japan endeavours to beat Europe at their own game with Honda NSX GT racer
With GT3 and sports car competition growing worldwide faster than VTEC hits the proverbial redline, it should come as no surprise that Honda are considering

Freedom of expression: what we found at the 2015 Chrome Expression Session
“We’ve waited all year for the 2015 Mothers Chrome Expression Session, as last year surprised many with a two-day action-filled event. This year was no

Dealing with carbs: A cold-starting Impala goes under the knife
Words: Todd Wylie / John Mincham “This 1967 Impala has run badly when cold for a long time, but when it started to run badly even when

What everybody needs to know about the 2015 Chrome Expression Session
Over the weekend of August 8–9, the Mothers Chrome Expression Session event returns to Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, and the 4&Rotary team have ensured that

The Route 66 experience: meeting Gene Winfield
“Long-time hot rodder and NZV8 contributor Kevin Shaw recently embarked upon a one-month trip along the motoring mecca of Route 66 — read about

We check out Gordon Flint’s 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door
“A 16-year build with fabrication by one of the country’s top car restoration companies turned a $1500 wreck into a stunning 1955 two-door Chevrolet

Video: check out why Japan remains the tastemaker at Offset Kings 2015
Sit back, take note, and drool over some of Japan’s finest builds that featured at Offset Kings 2015.

We interview American drag racing legend John Force
“We catch up with the biggest name in drag racing to find out what makes him tick, never giving up, and how he changed

Gulf warfare: Dave Sturrock and his 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
“Dressed in the iconic Gulf livery of yesteryear, and boasting the period’s finest go-fast goods, Dave Sturrock’s Camaro is a modern-day nod to motor

Here’s our guide to knowing your turbo manifolds
Nobody likes being ripped off, or wasting money by purchasing the incorrect parts for their build. So we decided to talk to one of the

Get up to speed with the LVVTA review progress
As some readers may be aware, NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is set to undertake an audit of the Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association Incorporated (LVVTA)

Take a look at our top 12 ultimate V8 sleepers
“There’s a lot to be said for cars that pack serious power but look near stock, and we get under the hoods of some

Bad to the bone: check out Francis Noble’s 1973 Holden Kingswood
“Matte black paint, mountainous blower, extreme tubs — it might sound simple, but Francis Noble’s epic Kingswood ute defines the word ‘tough’” Do you remember