Nathan Claridge rolls out a hyper Honda that’s part upcycle, part bad-luck story rolled into one rapid little three-door street monster
The 400R is the unobtainium now, and if you could get one, would you enjoy owning it, being so rare? Melvin Sami wanted to build his ultimate R33 GT-R, paying homage to the iconic 400R platform.
Near-on 400kW of 2.2-litre boxer stroker shoehorned into one of New Zealand’s most iconic station wagons — we catch up with Josh Elmiger to see just what it takes to build one of New Zealand’s most epic wagons
Je Poy is back with a K24-packing drag and circuit weapon so clean you could eat your adobo off it
Show your mum how much you appreciate her unwavering support for your hobby
340kw of responsive, grocery-getting, soccer ball–hauling Mitsubishi station wagon — is this New Zealand’s ultimate performance long-roofer?
It’s only fitting that the 300th NZPC cover car has three rotors, is an RX-3, and wears the number plate 3DEEP. Get ready for one of the best — if not the best — RX-3 wagons to be built here in New Zealand!
A melting pot of styles comes together to create SWAGER, a candy-dripping, tire-ripping, head-turning R32 GT-R that fuses Japanese style with Kiwi motor know-how
From quarter-mile slips to carving up corners, this wild Honda was redeveloped from straight-line assassination to speed and agility Words and photos: Rixsta Sammons View
Rocket Bunny RX-7s done right are a true delight. Michael Kerr’s eight-year FD project has seen him achieve the goal he set at the beginning
Mobil™ motor oils and Greg Murphy went looking for New Zealand’s meanest machine. There were all kinds of entrants and after public voting and judging,
We check out Pete Hopping’s VR-4, known as ‘IN4WAR’‘ 440KW at the wheels of stroked T04Z-packing triple diamond fury! Words: Warren Sare, Photos: Glen McNamara
With more glitter than a 10-year-old’s Barbie birthday bash, Sam Dennis’ S13 is a true testament to an industry he’s passionate about. With an RB25DET,
A 10-year labour of love put together largely by its owner and his father in their garage while learning a lot along the way Words:
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