Car Features

The wait is finally over

Back in October 2022, RestoMod had a sneak peek at the Monster Energy Ford Ranger giveaway. Since then we have received numerous emails and messages asking about this awesome build. Everyone wanted to know what the final product looked like and even more importantly when are they giving it away!

Entries are now closed and the winner of this Bad Ass will be announced on Monday 06 February 2023. So, lets do a recap on what additions have been added to the Monster Ranger. 

Over the years SA HotRods Magazine covered a lot of great cars and project. However they never got the recognition that they deserved. Just like this one, and with this one I mean a mid mounted V8 1972 Ford Escort Panel Van.

By: Brian B in Durbs

YUKON, Okla. (Jan. 23, 2023)  Finale Speed, a premier custom car manufacturer and restorer fueled by innovation, has unveiled its latest creation, Viral. The production-ready 1969 Chevy Camaro is the world’s first exposed-weave carbon-fibre 69 Camaro. Therefore, merging classic lines with modern materials, drivetrain, chassis and suspension. Viral makes its debut at the 2023 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, January 21-29 at Westworld.

By Morgan Malyon

When you think of the Mini, a couple of things spring to mind. A students first car, The Italian Job (lets go with 1969 original, for the purposes of this discussion), two Monte Carlo rally wins, Twiggy, the Swinging 60s, and a whole lot of other pop culture idealism. And lets not forget Mr Bean.

Built byKobus van der Merwe and Sons

When boss man Joe put me in contact with Kobus & Sons Classic Cars it was to shoot a recent project of theirs. An awesome 1967 Pontiac, but the car was still in need of a few finishing touches and so that shoot was postponed. But when I arrived, the guys had a replacement for me to shoot. A 1955 Ford F100 Pickup.

According to the VIN, this 1937 Nash Lafayette Coupe was born on Tuesday 02 February 1937, Groundhog Day and the same day I was born 23 years later. I got to work on it as soon as I had it in the garage.  

 By Marthinus Goosen  Pics Lindsay Thompson

When the movie started production, Eleanor wasnt necessarily going to be a Mustang at all.

The Movie

Luck struck when Johann found a one-owner 1969 Ford Corsair that was in a better condition than most cars he looked at.

Built by Johann van Zyl

He wanted to build an Outlaw, with a bigger motor, bigger wheels, upgraded suspension and a custom interior. The 1958 Porsche 356 Coupe started with a 2332cc engine.

Owner/Builder: Marius de Villiers. Location: Krugersdorp North

Marius started restoring American muscle and German sports cars in 2010. He was a plumber when, in 2012, he decided to quit construction to make car restoration his full-time business. He worked on Mustangs, Corvettes and Chevy pickups. In 2016, he bought his first 1979 911sc which was followed by a 1978 930 Turbo.

Most hotrod builders work from the approach of finding a car body in a style that they like (and often have to take what they get). A lot of the time this works out just fine and most of the classic, famous rods are well-known vehicles, perhaps only slightly altered from the original..but what if your ideas of style come from a little out of the left field if Ed Roth and Aaron Grote are among your heroes. Then you end up with the Volk Rodster.

Words: Fenton Stromberger, Pics: Martin Van Niekerk