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72 articles
Ford Bantam Rocam 1.3i – Workhorse by Day, Project by Passion
11 Feb 2026
Some builds are about perfection. Others are about personality. This 2005 Ford Bantam Rocam 1.3i sits proudly in...
Nissan Sentra 1.6 – A Box-Shape Icon Brought Back to Life
10 Feb 2026
In Newcastle, KZN, where modern traffic blends with echoes of motoring history, Kavir’s 1988 Nissan Sentra 1.6...
Dream Built in a Double Garage: Matthew Eglinton’s 1981 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
09 Feb 2026
In the world of custom builds, some cars are created in spotless workshops with unlimited budgets. Others are...
From Backyard Dream to Road-Ready Reality: Schalk Faber’s American-Style Hot Rod School Bus
05 Feb 2026
Three years ago, what started as a bold idea in a small home hobby shop became a full-scale custom build under the...
My Six in a Row – Bringing the Oval Back to Life
04 Feb 2026
Some builds happen fast. This one didn’t.
For the past year and a half, Dewald Immelman has been pouring...
The Story of the ’54 Chevy 2 Door
03 Feb 2026
There’s something about a 1954 Chevy 2 Door that just hits differently. The lines. The stance. That proper old-...
From Street Racer to Showstopper: Charmaine Peter – Fueled by Passion, Driven by Grit
02 Feb 2026
In a world where horsepower often meets high heels with skepticism, Charmaine Peter is quietly — and confidently...
’34 Real Henry Ford Roadster – Retro Low-Boy Street Racer Reborn
30 Jan 2026
Some builds start with a dream car. Others start with what most people would call scrap.
This 1934 Real...
1954 Dodge Royal – Saving a Hemi Legend
29 Jan 2026
From Childhood Passion to Classic Resurrection
Like many young boys, his fascination started with anything...
Wayne’s 1928 Chevy – Old Soul, Wild Heart
28 Jan 2026
Some cars get restored.
Some cars get modified.
And then there’s Wayne’s 1928 Chevrolet — a mostly wooden-...
Bertie Strauss: Building Muscle, Not Just Cars
27 Jan 2026
Some people restore cars.
Some people modify them.
And then there’s Bertie Strauss — a man who builds...
More Than Metal: A Cortina Girl’s Tribute to Her Dad
26 Jan 2026
This is my story about my cars and my passion.
My name is Jayshree James — but in the classic car world,...
The Black Cobra Twin Turbo: When Classic Shape Meets Relentless Boost
23 Jan 2026
Some builds start with a plan.
This one started with a vision — and a refusal to build “just another Cobra...
From Workhorse to Street Weapon: The Turbo Corsa Bakkie Build
22 Jan 2026
It didn’t start out wild.
It started life as a standard Opel Corsa bakkie — simple, reliable, built to work...
Marlena: Thirteen Years in the Making
21 Jan 2026
I’ve nicknamed her Marlena—and like most long-term relationships worth having, this one has been built slowly,...
A Seven-Year Love Affair with a 1958 Chevy Apache
20 Jan 2026
Some people inherit money. Others inherit land. I inherited a love for classic cars.
That passion was passed...
Project Black Mamba – Building a Real Ford-Powered Capri
19 Jan 2026
Every serious car build starts with a vision. For the owner of this classic Ford Capri, the vision was simple and...
My Big Dream Came True – The Story of a Classic Truck Resurrection
16 Jan 2026
Every car enthusiast has that one dream project – a vehicle that captures the heart at first sight and refuses to...
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....
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...
























