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105 articles
Built to Rev: OEM vs STK Dual Racing Valve Springs
15 Jan 2026
Why Valve Springs Matter More Than You Think
Valve springs play a critical role in engine reliability and...
Built, Not Bought: Wynand’s One-of-a-Kind Citroën C2 VTR
14 Jan 2026
I’m Wynand, and this is my 2006 Citroën C2 VTR—a car that is anything but typical. In fact, it may very well be...
A 25-Year Love Story: A 1956 Ford F100 Built to Be Driven
14 Jan 2026
Some vehicles are owned. Others are lived with.
This 1956 Ford F100 falls firmly into the second category...
From Granny Spec to Show-Stopper: Michael Fitzgerald’s 2004 Opel Corsa Lite
13 Jan 2026
My name is Michael Fitzgerald, I’m 33 years old, and I’m proudly based in Pretoria. I’m also an Admin Member of...
A 12-Year Home-Built Legend: The Story of a 1976 Ford Cortina 3.0L V6 XLE “Big Six”
12 Jan 2026
Some cars are bought. Others are built. And then there are the rare few that are lived. This 1976 Ford Cortina 3....
HISTORY OF HOTRODS IN SOUTH AFRICA – PART 3
11 Jan 2026
In this issue, we follow the story of Eddie Jardine and friends in his rodding days.
Hi Guys,
I...
VW Golf 1 8v Camshaft Selection — Compare 272H, 276H, 288H, 298H & Turbo Grind
08 Jan 2026
Few cars respond to modification quite like the Volkswagen Golf 1. Light, raw, and endlessly tunable, the Golf 1...
1959 Morris with a Very Different Heart
07 Jan 2026
It usually starts with a simple idea. The kind that lives quietly in the back of your mind every time you pull up...
1946 Ford Jailbar Rat Rod: Farm Truck to Turbocharged Daily Legend
06 Jan 2026
A Builder’s Story from Rawsonville, Western Cape
Wayne Gresse isn’t just a car guy — he’s a storyteller who...









