Latest news and features
NZV8 Issue No. 121 races into stores
We knew that last month’s ‘10th Birthday’ issue would be a hard act to follow, but we’re pretty sure Issue No. 121 is right up
Dream Shed: speedway shrine
“If you’re interested in Speedway, prepare to have your mind blown” “You don’t need to be crazy, but sometimes it helps,” laughs Gordon McIsaac,
Haven’t got your cards yet, or want another pack? Head to Battery Town now
Get your free pack of Battery Town NZV8 playing cards with every vehicle battery sold during May These special edition playing cards feature 50
High-mile trophy hauler
“If you think that none of New Zealand’s most awarded show cars are driven, you’d better think again! After driving 23,000 miles, the Carters’
Black magic: 1969 Ford Mustang
“If Gary and Tina Walker knew what they knew now, their 1969 Mustang may have never looked this good!” The old story of “We
Weekly Motor Fix: Holden EJ panel van
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,
Paying respect: Anzac Day Show and Shine
While many people woke early on Anzac day for Dawn Parades, others, like ourselves chose to take it a bit easier and head along to
Big-cube bruiser: 1973 Valiant VH Hardtop
“Is Mark Heath’s VH hardtop the biggest cube Valiant streeter in the land? We certainly think so” The internet is a dangerous place for
Twice-over: 1937 Ford Club Cabriolet
“Doing things twice is never the ideal way, but in this situation, it’s created one hell of a cool car” Faced with bog 25mm
This or that: semi-final showdown — wildcard edition
We’d love to know which one of these cars you like the best, so let us know in the comments below, and you’ll go in
Dream Shed: the Pink Cadillac Diner
“What could be better than a shed full of ’50s vehicles with a perfectly executed diner to match?” Lois and Graham Thrupp’s dream garage
Dream Shed: Studeville
“Got a Studebaker you want modified? Trevor Halstead is your man” View fullsize For years I remember seeing a bunch of Studebakers following each
Otorohanga idol: 1964 Pontiac Laurentian
“When Kaylam Singh’s great-grandfather bought this car brand new, we bet he never guessed it would end up like this half a century later!” Imagine
Concept corner: SEMA–worthy streeter
Every month, we ask the cover-car owner for the concept they’d most like to build or see built. Here’s the concept from Johnny Burkhart, owner
This or that: Chevrolet semi-final showdown
Over the years we’ve featured some amazing cars in NZV8 magazine, and with our current issue being our 10th Birthday Special, we decided to try
