Car Features

Writer: John Machaqueiro 

photograph: Connor Hofford 

Article from Hot Rod Magazine

If there was ever a car to stop you in your tracks and make you question everything you thought you knew about Aussie metal, it’s this one. Leisa and Shane Chinnock’s 1986 Ford XF Falcon, dubbed PSYCHO, is more than just a build – it’s a rebirth. What started as a humble company car Leisa bought off her employer ended up evolving into a showstopper that redefines the custom game.

Owners:  Francois Schuster. 

Shop name:  Thundersport

Francois explains that this build was done for the following reasons. Namely, the first reason was to accept a challenge because it was said that I won’t be able to do this conversion without cutting and modifying either the body, the harness and/or the gauges. The second reason was to show the younger generation that you don't need an old car or a 4×4 vehicle to fit an LS motor into it.

The December 1969-built NASCAR homologation special was ordered in Tor-Red. It is powered by its matching numbers, a top-spec 426ci Hemi powerplant. Most sources indicate 135 of these 425hp Hemi Superbirds were built, with just over 1900 Superbirds produced in total.

Behind the engine is a column-shifted 727 TorqueFlite, matched to a Chrysler 8.75-inch diff with a 3.55 Sure Grip centre. Other Superbird options include power steering and power brakes with front discs. As well as a Max Cooling package.

The HT is both a fine show car and a hell of a race car, its also Justins first car, purchased when he was just 16 years old. Since then, it has won numerous drag racing events in Super Sedan, Super Stock and Nostalgia. It then sat on a hoist for six years before being relaunched as a no-prep severe contender.

ARTICLE: Ashley Thompson

PHOTOS: Ivan Mostert

After several months of hard work and late nights, the 56 Chevy was ready to hit the road! Since then, it has been on many road trips and attended car shows all over the country. This includes the Street Rod Nationals in Klerksdorp and even the Upington Classic Car Show. It was driven all the way to Upington without a single breakdown. And even brought home the trophy for Best Rat Rod.

VALKYRJA: Ringbrothers’ 890HP Carbon-Fibre Camaro is Pure Norse Fury on Four Wheels

Nissan Skylines have come a long way over the past couple of decades. They've made an almost seamless transition from performance street cars to incredibly fast race cars. These days a lot of them are single-purpose, dedicated racers. And samples retaining scraps of their street heritage are getting rarer by the day.

There are not many cars that can genuinely claim to be GTR Royalty. With more world records under its belt than others can only dream of, the aptly named KING32 is definitely one of them.

By Ainsley Jacobs

Zach Wingfield isn’t just building cars—he’s producing motion pictures in metal. Founder of film production and performance shop ZWING, the man knows how to capture speed on camera and under throttle. His latest head-turner? A 1990 BMW 325i E30 that’s gone from grocery-getter to full-blown SEMA showpiece.

While the 440 was the cheaper option compared to the HEMI Road Runner, it was no slouch. With a big block 440, this Runner was rated at 390 bhp and bridged the gap between the HEMI and basic 383 in models. But the A19 package was much more than an engine swap. It also included upgrades to the intake system, drive line and body. For$462.80 it was a much more economical option than the much more expensive HEMI.

The Plymouth Roadrunner today stands as a must-have MOPAR for any collector or Muscle car enthusiast.