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The top 10 things we hate about your car
We’re lucky enough here at NZV8 that we get to see all sorts of cars. Being all-round car guys, we’re open to anything, really —
Concept Corner: Aero Challenger
“Every month we ask the NZV8 cover car over for the concept they’d most like to build, or see built ” On the cover
Ground hog: 1957 Ford F100
“With awesome chassis work and a 500-cube big block, who cares about having shiny paint? ” Take any car, no matter if it’s a
Top 10 tips to make your car nicer to drive
We love old cars, but sometimes they’re not the best to drive, so here are some top tips to get them up to scratch without
Best of the bay: Marineland Hot Rod and Classic Car Festival
View fullsize The Marineland Hot Rod & Classic Car Festival, hosted by the Marineland Street Rod & Kustom Car Club, has been a recurring event
PSP NZ Jetsprint Championship final
View fullsize The 2015 PSP New Zealand Jetsprint championship came to a conclusion at Featherston last weekend. With the final round being an important
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
