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Off the beaten track: the Ringbrothers’ bad, blown ’Bago
“There are plenty of “dare to be different” vehicles out there, but Wisconsin-based Ringbrothers have taken it to a whole new level with their

Win big with BOC and the ultimate V8 Supercars fan experience
Love the V8 Supercars? The folks at BOC are offering an awesome deal for the 2015 ITM 500 at Pukekohe Park Raceway on November 6–8,

American Formula Drift star Ryan Tuerck joins D1NZ
View fullsize Top competitor Ryan Tuerck from the American Formula Drift series has officially signed on to compete at round two of the 2015–’16

We check out a 10-second big block–powered 1966 Chevrolet Malibu
“There are street/drag cars that get driven on the road once a year, then there are true street cars like Steve Wall’s kick-arse Malibu”

A legend reborn: the rebuild and triumph of Possum’s Subaru
“The legacy lives on as Possum Bourne Motorsport has rebuilt and restored Possum’s old WRC Impreza to keep up with, and surpass, the best

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



