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Datsun GX Coupé on Air — A Zululand-Built Icon
20 Apr 2026
There’s a certain magic when old-school steel meets modern ingenuity—and this Datsun GX Coupé is a perfect example...
More Than Sound: A Caddy Built on Passion and Family
17 Apr 2026
There’s a big difference between building something and buying it. Anyone can swipe a card and drive away with...
AWD Turbo Caddy – A No-Compromise Street & Track Machine
15 Apr 2026
This isn’t just a modified Caddy — it’s a full-blown engineering statement. Built with precision, purpose, and...
TheCPTCortina: From Classic Sedan to Custom-Built Bakkie Icon
15 Apr 2026
There are builds… and then there are creations that completely rewrite what a car was ever meant to be. This Mk3...
From Rough Start to Relentless Boost: A Budget Build That Refused to Quit
14 Apr 2026
Not every great build starts in a pristine garage with a blank cheque. Some begin exactly like this one did —...
1958 Chevrolet Apache – A Restomod Masterpiece Done Right
13 Apr 2026
There’s something undeniably special about a classic American pickup — especially one that’s been brought back to...
Midnight Fireball: From Non-Runner to Street Legend
12 Apr 2026
There’s something special about a car that wasn’t just built — it was brought back to life. This Volkswagen Jetta...
Feature Build: 2004 Mitsubishi Colt with a Lexus 3UZ V8 Swap
09 Apr 2026
In the world of custom builds, there are projects that follow a plan—and then there are those that evolve through...
Betty: A Hand-Built Legend on a Modern Backbone
07 Apr 2026
Some builds are bought. Some are assembled. And then there are builds like “Betty” — a machine shaped by vision,...
Pride Behind the Ride: 2019 Isuzu Arctic Trucks AT35
05 Apr 2026
Not every build starts in a workshop.
Some start with a vision — and the refusal to settle for stock....
A Full-Circle Build: The Nissan 1400 That Came Home
01 Apr 2026
Some cars are bought. Some are built. And then there are the rare ones that come full circle—cars that leave, live...
Rebuilt Through Resilience: A Father and Son’s Journey Beyond the Flood
30 Mar 2026
The project was never just about building a car—it was about building something far more meaningful between a...
ASHES TO ASPHALT
27 Mar 2026
In July 2021…
everything changed.
Ta'ren Ramsaroop, founder and director of Deutsche Auto, had built his...
From Daily Driver to Showstopper: The Evolution of Edward du Preez’s Renault Clio Sport
26 Mar 2026
What started as a simple, unassuming daily driver would soon transform into a head-turning build fueled by passion...
A Classic Reborn: Reinventing a 1994 Citi Golf
24 Mar 2026
In the streets of Vereeniging, a familiar icon has been reimagined into something far from ordinary. This 1994...
The Story Behind Blackwolf
18 Mar 2026
The story of Blackwolf didn’t start as a brand.
It started with a passion.
Back in 2024, the journey...
Twin Turbo LS2 Nissan 350Z – A One-of-a-Kind Drift Monster in South Africa
13 Mar 2026
What started as a completely stock Nissan 350Z has evolved into one of the most unique builds in South Africa — a...
A Garage-Built Legend: One Man’s Ford Escort MK1 Journey
12 Mar 2026
For many car enthusiasts, building a project car is a dream. For some, it becomes a lifelong passion. For this...
Thor: A One-of-a-Kind 6-Wheel Jeep Wrangler Built on the West Coast
10 Mar 2026
On the rugged coastline outside Cape Town, where off-road culture and craftsmanship meet, a truly unique vehicle...
Building a Ford GT40 Dream: A Four-Year Journey to a Race-Inspired Machine
09 Mar 2026
For many car enthusiasts, owning a Ford GT40 is the ultimate dream. Born from one of the greatest rivalries in...
Ford F-100 Meet Sweet Cristina
06 Mar 2026
I pop in to see Bradley Lightening and Greg over at Speedway Auto from time to time to check out what projects...
The Ultimate 914: A Widebody V8 Restomod Porsche
04 Mar 2026
The Porsche 914 has always been one of the most interesting cars in Porsche’s history. Originally designed as a...
1946 Fordson Thames Trader “Old Rusty” – A Barn Find Reborn
12 Feb 2026
The story of this 1946 Fordson Thames Trader begins the way many great automotive revivals do — forgotten in a...
























