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May 2nd, 2013 | No Comments »

Concept Corner – Cadillac Speedster – 95

To build this epic creation, we’d start with a 1961 Sedan de Ville, as not only is a four-door cheaper …full story

April 12th, 2013 | No Comments »

1953 Studebaker Starlight Coupe – Astute Stude – 95

The name Trevor Halstead is a familiar one to these pages. Over the years we’ve seen a few of his …full story

February 14th, 2013 | No Comments »

1961 Cadillac Coupe de Ville – Rolling Perfection – 93

Whangarei’s Warwick Hales has been a Corvette man for many years. There’s not much he loves more when unwinding from …full story

January 31st, 2013 | No Comments »

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm – Life on Two Wheels – 92

When I was asked if I wanted to review the Triunph Thunderbird Storm I was quite excited, yet also apprehensive: …full story

November 5th, 2012 | No Comments »

1962 Cadillac De Ville Convertible – Known Outcome – 90

Unless you’ve got the budget to get a car built by one of the big names in America, such as …full story

May 28th, 2011 | No Comments »

1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 – Best Intentions – 61

Originally bought for his partner, in the end Bryan Rasmussen just couldn’t part with this rare Oldsmobile When Bryan ‘Raz’ …full story

April 19th, 2011 | No Comments »

1947 & 1949 Cadillac Coupes – The Bad & the Ugly – 72

The only thing cooler than a matte black late 1940’s roof-chopped Cadillac, is another one. John and Robyn Dellamura are …full story

March 31st, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Demon Energy Monster Truck – Monster Mash

Get in,” said Benn Milne, driver of the Demon Energy monster truck, motioning towards the passenger side of the massive …full story

March 29th, 2011 | No Comments »

Juno Race Car Launch – Taupo – 56

It’s not every day you step into the fastest race car you’ll likely ever take a ride in. Just ask …full story

August 12th, 2010 | No Comments »

1987 Graham Berry Cobra Replica – Sweet Dreams – 52

A Cobra is a pretty sweet street car. A Cobra covered in candy apple paint is even sweeter “I clearly …full story

July 12th, 2010 | No Comments »

1964 Studebaker Commander – The Head Turner – 63

What do you get when you mix one police-spec Studebaker Commander with a 500hp Chev and eight years’ hard work? …full story

May 22nd, 2010 | No Comments »

1941 Willys Coupe – Southern Pride – 49

If there was one car that stood out on South Island drag strips this season, it would have to be …full story

May 10th, 2010 | No Comments »

Toyota Starlet – Giant Killer – 61

What the Trevor Crowe/Rodger Freeth Starlet lacked in size, it made up in Kiwi ingenuity. It has since become an …full story

February 15th, 2010 | No Comments »

1971 AMC Javelin – Odd One Out – 58

Craig Stacey’s Javelin may be a rarity on New Zealand shores, but with their huge race history, Javelins are no strangers to victory Making a Nash into a Race Car.” That was how Penske Racing driver/engineer Mark Donohue headed chapter 16 of his …full story

December 8th, 2009 | No Comments »

Hypercars DSN390 – 100% Custom – 44

Neil Gray’s Hypercar is the closest thing to a complete scratch-built vehicle in the country, engine included. Plenty of people …full story

November 2nd, 2009 | No Comments »

2009 Superformance Cobra – Pure Madness – 55

Big motor, no roof, small car and Carroll Shelby’s endorsement. What could be better? The day was cold. Not the …full story

September 3rd, 2009 | No Comments »

2001 Front Engined Dragster – Taking Stock – 40

To the uninitiated a naked dragster may look like a farm gate with a big motor on it People who …full story

August 18th, 2009 | No Comments »

1941 Willys Coupe – Tough as Nails – 39

Dean Cadman is a guy who likes to show off his Willys. No, that wasn’t a typo and Dean doesn’t …full story

August 6th, 2009 | No Comments »

1985 GMC Pick-Up – Tahitian Blues – 39

This Tauranga-built supercharged and bagged GMC pick-up is probably the last thing you would expect to see cruising the streets …full story

July 14th, 2009 | No Comments »

1965 Cadillac Coupe Hardtop – Pack Your Bags – 38

This big coupe comes straight out of Portland, bags and all You know what? It doesn’t bother me in the slightest that I didn’t have a hand in building this …full story

July 13th, 2009 | No Comments »

1950 Studebaker Delivery – The Stude Dude – 51

Rock ’n’ roll nut Trev Halstead is well known ¨for his crazy Studebaker creations, but his latest monster takes things …full story

May 17th, 2009 | No Comments »

1966 Valiant VC Safari Regal – A Valiant Effort – 35

Having spent nearly two decades building it, Mike Woods can finally relax in the knowledge that he has one of …full story

February 19th, 2009 | No Comments »

2007 White Pointer Stinger Boat – Scary Fast – 29

I wasn’t really interested in boats, but one ride in this insanely fast machine has changed all that. Now I’m …full story

October 22nd, 2008 | No Comments »

Wild custom 1941 Willys Coupe – Big Willy – 15

There was a great movie produced in 1979 simply called Hot Rod. A couple of unknown actors in that movie …full story

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