THE COVER STAR! - 1955 CHEV SPORTS COUPE
Seven years ago, Russ McIntyre set out to build the best Tri-Five Chev he could — here’s the finished product that well and truly lives up to expectations!
It’s hard to find a more iconic American car than a Tri-Five Chev. Not just here in New Zealand but around the globe, the 1955–’57 Chevs have stood the test of time and excelled across almost all automotive disciplines: drag racing, circuit racing, shows — you name it, there’s nothing the Tri-Five Chevs haven’t done.
BLIZZARD OF AUS - 1986 VK HOLDEN COMMODORE
Buy it, cam it, drive it, sell it … apparently
The original plan was to put in a cammed 308, lower it a bit, and put some wheels on it, enjoy it for a while, before flicking it off.” While this plan was good in theory, it ended up being poor in execution, and at the end of the day he just couldn’t help himself, and seven years later he ended up with, arguably, one of the cleanest and toughest VK Commodores in the country.
LAYING IT ON - 1971 FORD XY FALCON
With 572 cubic inches of big-block and a ProCharger under the hood, there’s much more to Alan Messenger’s XY than just a tough look
Given that Alan Messenger’s car ownership list is basically a list of Australia’s all-time greatest automotive creations, it should be no surprise that he’s ended up with arguably the toughest XY sedan in the land.
FATHERS DAY DRAGS 2024
The American Muscle Car Club’s V8-only street car drags is seen as the unofficial drag racing pre-season opener. Some of New Zealand’s fastest street-legal cars test traction, and bravery is rewarded with bragging rights in a true street meeting.’
ET slips may have been out for the 2024 running but trophies and prize money were still on the table, which saw some close racing from the heavy hitters.
RUST N DUST 2024
If it’s chrome, shiny paint, and immaculate bodywork you are after, you are at the wrong event
With close to 55 entries this year, Rust n Dust proved to be a fun-filled day of thrills, spills, and laughter. Hosted by Ben and Jaime Winter on their Sefton property in north Canterbury, the event has always focused on being a laid-back day of fun, set around minimal rules, ensuring a great time is had by all.
