Car Features

RINGBROTHERS UNVEILS CUSTOM 1,200-HORSEPOWER 1972 CHEVROLET K5 BLAZER “BULLY”. This extensive restomod build features a 6.8-litre LS3 V8 topped with a massive 3.0-litre Whipple supercharger, heavy-duty off-road suspension, a “floating” interior and much more.

Ringbrothers, the world-renowned custom car builder and parts manufacturer, has unveiled its latest custom creation, STRODE. A thorough reengineering of iconic American muscle, the 1969 Chevy Camaro is a complete, ground-up build utilizing extensive carbon-fibre construction and components merged with a modern drivetrain, chassis and suspension. With only two parts of the original Camaro used, STRODE took over 6,500 hours to complete and is a testament to the high-end design, engineering capabilities and rigorous build quality of Ringbrothers.

The Pontiac was red and needed a lot of attention. A complete restoration was in order. The rust on the car was really bad so it was sent to MF Autobody. They had to replace the entire floor, door skins and the trunk floor. Figueiredo Snr had to repair some panels and make others from scratch. The bodywork took nearly a year to complete. A lot of the parts could not be salvaged so new ones were brought in from the US. The list included new glass, grille, headlights, taillights and fuel tank. 

A Batteries Rivian Overland Builds

Photos by Jan van der Walt

Kavi had no idea what he wanted to do with the bus but all he knew was that there was no way he was going to keep it standard. All he had to work from was a bare shell. The vehicle was in bad shape so Kavi sent it to HD Panel-beaters. The side panels had to be replaced due to rust. It took a year to weld and replace all the rusted panels and the total body work that had to be completed took just over 2 years.

Photos by David Heller

By: Karl Eriksen 

Pics: Black Jet Camaro 

At ICON 4×4, our speciality is preserving everything that we love about vintage cars while making them more fun and enjoyable to drive, comments Jonathan Ward, Lead Designer and Founder of ICON 4×4. Our new Derelict 1971 Mercedes 300SEL showcases our approach to car building with innovative engineering and meticulous attention to every detail. Modern elements, such as a powerful new engine and upgraded sound system are all discreetly tucked within the original vehicle layout in a period-correct manner.

Owner’s Name: Nevlyn Chetty. 

Shop name: Isidingo Auto CC, Briardene, Durban North

Nevlyn stumbled across an abandoned project whilst searching the internet. It was based in Bloemfontein. The owner had gone through some financial difficulties and had to stop the project and leave it at the workshop. The workshop sold it on as is, all stripped down. 

Photos by Chris Wall

When it comes to cars, Monster Energy and Ford Performance are legendary. Over the last few years, Monster Energy and Ford have given away some epic cars in South Africa. Prizes ranged from a Ford Mustang Roush to a Ford Mustang RTR. However, this year Monster Energy decided to do something different. After the introduction of Monster Energy’s new Ford Ranger Promotional cars, the market had such a great response, Monster Energy decided to give a Monster Ranger away, along with some cool Monster Prizes.