From Rust to Rod: A Volks Rod Dream Realized
Breaking It Down: The Build Process
Starting with the Foundation
Car Features
Building a Legend The Story of the South African Nova
Photography by Stefan de Koker
By the 1970s, South African racing legend Willie Hepburn saw untapped potential in this compact cruiser. Lightweight? Check. Simple design? Check. Room under the hood for something mean? Absolutely. Hepburn turned the unassuming Nova into a dragstrip contender, wringing out every ounce of performance it had. The car made its mark on the South African racing scene, but by the mid-‘80s, it was ready for a new chapter. Enter Mick van Rensburg—the godfather of South African drag racing.
BLACK MAGIC The Resurrection of a 1969 Camaro RS
Photos by Chris Wall
Born to Run
Persistence Pays Off Gavin Haggers Stunning 1948 Chevy Pickup
Photos by Kian Eriksen
The Hunt for the Perfect ’48
“I just love the shape of the ’48 trucks,” Gavin starts with a smile. “It’s beautiful, and it’s been something I’ve always wanted. It’s a dream car.” That dream, however, didn’t come easy.
SA’s First LS Swap: 1968 Chevy Camaro
Photos By Joe van Zyl
Owner: Nick Vernon
Nick Vernon, the proud owner, picked up this beast about four years ago from Custom Classics in Cape Town. But the credit for this masterpiece doesn’t belong to them. To uncover its history, we travel to KwaZulu-Natal, the stomping grounds of Mike Egan, a legend among SA’s V8 enthusiasts. If you’ve ever been blown away by the roar of a proper horsepower V8 in SA, chances are you’ve encountered Mike’s work.
From Dream to RestoMod Reality Louis Robbertse’s Spitting Image Cobras
Photos by Jan van Der Walt
1969 Pontiac Firebird A Muscle Car That Checks All the Boxes
What We’re Looking At
This 1969 Firebird is a stunning mix of original flair and tasteful upgrades. It’s got the looks, the power, and the pedigree to make any enthusiast swoon. Let’s dive into the details:
Under the Hood
That It Factor The De Tomaso Pantera
Photos by Jared Govender
What Makes the Pantera Special?
Rust-Ridden Glory Johan van Eck's Surprise 1948 Chevy Pick-up Build
The Hunt for Parts
Blazin Rodz Unveils A Carbon-Fibre 1970 Dodge Charger with Factory 1,500-Horsepower Supercharged Hemi
Blazin Rodz, a new team of young builders pushing the boundaries of innovation in the custom car world, presented its latest creation at the 2024 SEMA Show, the carbon-fibre 1970 Dodge Charger “Sangria.” Debuting in the Hemmings booth (#22493) in Central Hall, the Charger will showcase the very first Direct Connection 1500 HEMI crate engine from DSR Performance. Immediately following the unveiling, Sangria has been made available for bidding on Hemmings live auction website, marking the first time a vehicle of this calibre will be available during the SEMA Show.
