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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

Andy Frost proves legality before aiming for fives
Since Larry Larson and his Chevy S-10 took the title of the World’s Fastest Street Car off Andy Frost in 2014, things have been pretty

Steve Woodd and his brutal British big block–powered Ford Capri
“When Holden-loving Steve Woodd decided he was going to build a Ford, he knew it had to be something special — and it is”

Daily Grind: Ken McFadyen’s 1967 Holden HR utility
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

Think you’ve seen it all? Well, here’s an LS1-powered Nissan Navara
“Whether you’re a fan of the humble Nissan Navara or not, you’ve got to love what Zac Wilkinson’s created from his” There must be

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



