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At Audi, ‘performance’ means more power. For example, larger turbochargers and an increase in boost pressure from 2.4 to 2.6 bar in the 4.0-litre V8 biturbo TFSI engine that both the RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 Sportback performance boast, allow an increase of 22kW in engine power and 50 Nm more torque compared to the base versions. This means a total increase in power from 441 kW to 463 kW and in maximum torque from 800 to 850 Nm. The performance models sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the previous RS 6 / RS 7 versions.

Photos and article by Jared Govender

Rodger and Jadon Govender

All too often we hear about somebody buying a car and turning it around in a few weeks for a certain car show. Sometimes resulting in a shoddy build for the sake of completing it within a given timeframe. So when we heard that Rodger Govender took 5 years to build this 1942 Ford Pickup, we knew we had to have a closer look.

Owners: Mark Morgan-Davies

Builder: Mark Morgan-Davies / Rocket88

LS swaps are all the rage these days and they are being put into everything from old school trucks to modern day Jap tuners. So, when Mark Morgan-Davies from Rocket 88 told me that he has been busy with some LS swap 4x4’s, I wanted to know more. Mark tells us the story behind his latest creation – a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 series. 

Written by Gavin Wienand
Pictures: Joe van Zyl

The 1955, 1956 and 1957 Chevys are known by enthusiasts as the three golden Chevys. They are considered to be representative of the golden era of the 50s. Allen Boonzaaier is on a quest to own all three and he is off to a good start with this fine specimen. Of the six 1957 Chevy Bel Air Coupés in South Africa, only two can be found with this level of restoration. 

Photos by Jason Clifton

Article by Alex Dunford. 

Builder: The Archive

An important factor with regards to this build was to remove and replace items instead of customizing them. This was done to allow the car to easily be put back in stock condition. All the original parts were carefully boxed and placed in storage.

Velocity Modern Classics, an industry leader in classic vehicle modernization, has just announced the newest addition to its lineup of classic F-series trucks. Designed to be a vintage turnkey driver, the all-new 1967-72 Velocity Signature Series F-100 has been restored and modified far beyond its former glory. With several key upgrades that bring the classic into the modern era, the Velocity F-100 is engineered to retain its vintage feel while still boasting modern performance and reliability.

Article by: Karl Eriksen
Photographs: Antigrafika

Article By: Joe van Zyl
Pics by: Gavin Kleinschmidt
Owner: Warren Strydom

A few years ago I asked Brad Hall to keep an eye open for a 1961 to 1969 Lincoln Continental, it’s the one with the so-called slab-side design. I had a Chevy Impala four-door that was slammed with big wheels, it looked really sick, but I still wanted my Continental.

Photos by Jan van der Walt

By 2014, Dan had stopped using the Gladiator and wanted to sell it for scrap and metal parts. Martin convinced Dan not to do that. Saying that if he could not find a buyer for the Jeep, he would buy it. As any good grandfather would do, Dan decided to give the Gladiator to Martin as a gift.

Owners: Chawahl Lombaard and Jan Kuik

Shop name: C & J Customs

Location: Centurion.

The cab looked like any other project that is pulled from a field. Rusted and not looked after. The guys found a chassis from an abandoned project (an F100} that had Jag front and rear suspension already installed. It was perfect for their project. Another great find was a Massey Ferguson Grille that the guys knew would fit their build perfectly.