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Looking back at the cars that got me excited in 2014
I know saying things like this will make me sound like an old man, and maybe I am, but what the hell happened to 2014?
Behind the scenes with doctor detail Ian Neary
Ian Neary’s passion for his cars and the hobby is showcased in both his ’59 Ford Skyliner and his 1968 Plymouth GTX project. You will
Top five car documentaries to watch if it rains this summer
If it rains this summer, or you’re bored out of your tree, check out our top five must see car documentaries, which should see you through.
The top five crappy car gifts you’re most likely to receive this christmas
Every year, us car enthusiasts seem to somehow get the raw end of the deal when it comes to Christmas. All year we go without
The ultimate barn find — part two
Back on December 23 you were enlightened about the famous championship-winning McLaren Can-Am car that came within a whisker of being bulldozed into a South Auckland
Whipped Up — oldschool.co.nz Drags
I’m not gonna lie (as always), I’m not a huge drag racing person. I’m learning, but I’m really not overly convinced. I haven’t been in
Whipped Up — a look back on the year
It’s weird to think that I’ve been a part of this team for almost a year now. Maybe not officially, but somewhat anyway. I’ve found some
Better than ever: 1969 Ford Mustang
From the 1980s through to the mid 1990s, New Zealand had its very own version of Bathurst. It was a 500km endurance race around
How do you build a 1000hp 4G63?
We asked STM’s Andre Simon, who built Michael’s engine, how you actually build a Mitsubishi 4G63 capable of 745kW/1000hp, and why Michael’s previous forged engine
Masterpiece finale: 1936 Ford Coupe
The 1936 Ford coupe you see here is a car that has hit a number of home runs. Some cars have the look, the
Piece by piece — 1973 Mazda RX-3 (S124A)
This classic has spent the last nine years maturing into perfection, one small project at a time Everyone has their dream car. For some, it’s
The ultimate barn find — part one
Actually, it’s not really a barn find; it’s a macrocarpa-hedge find. But that’s just as good. If it’s a genuine race-winning, big block, Chevy-powered, McLaren
Checking out the world’s fastest quad
The Castrol Edge CBR RX-2 built and owned by Brent Curran needs no introduction here in NZ Performance Car, it has graced these pages many times
Reimagination — 1980 Mazda RX-7 Series 1
“Garry Haynes has always loved the Group C RX-7, but not the rotary engine. Solution, shoehorn in a V8, of course!” What happens when
The most exciting new cars to look forward to in 2015
There’s nothing more exciting than hearing about the release of next year’s new car models, so we decided to make a list to keep you