Car Features

From Scrap to Showstopper 1956 Studebaker

Carlos? He lived that nightmare. He even flirted with selling the project outright. But you don’t build a successful nightclub by giving up when things get tough. So he doubled down and went looking for a real pro. That’s when he found Simon at Old Mill Rod and Custom. Simon’s shop was packed, but instead of sending Carlos packing, he did the unthinkable—he referred him to a competitor. Enter Jacques from the West Coast, who was also slammed.

When Horsepower Is All The Inspiration You Need 70 Dodge Challenger

THE CHALLENGER THAT CHECKED A BOX 
For Richard Irwin, this ‘70 Dodge Challenger wasn’t just another car—it was another checkmark on the list of life’s hard-earned rewards. The man started with nothing and built himself a business that now fuels his passion for American muscle. While others collect watches or wine, Richard collects horsepower, and frankly, we approve of this vice 100 percent. 

Building a Legend The Story of the South African Nova

Photography by Stefan de Koker

By the 1970s, South African racing legend Willie Hepburn saw untapped potential in this compact cruiser. Lightweight? Check. Simple design? Check. Room under the hood for something mean? Absolutely. Hepburn turned the unassuming Nova into a dragstrip contender, wringing out every ounce of performance it had. The car made its mark on the South African racing scene, but by the mid-‘80s, it was ready for a new chapter. Enter Mick van Rensburg—the godfather of South African drag racing.

SA’s First LS Swap: 1968 Chevy Camaro

Photos By Joe van Zyl
Owner: Nick Vernon

Nick Vernon, the proud owner, picked up this beast about four years ago from Custom Classics in Cape Town. But the credit for this masterpiece doesn’t belong to them. To uncover its history, we travel to KwaZulu-Natal, the stomping grounds of Mike Egan, a legend among SA’s V8 enthusiasts. If you’ve ever been blown away by the roar of a proper horsepower V8 in SA, chances are you’ve encountered Mike’s work.

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