Car Features

You dont get much more badass than a 396 cubic inch 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS.

Article by Chris Krutch Wall

This big block bad boy is a real head-turner thanks to a comprehensive ground-up rebuild by owner @RianBrandt. I know people often frown on stereotypes. But just close your eyes for a second and imagine what kind of man would build and drive a muscle car like this and chances are you will have pictured Riaan perfectly. After meeting the guy Im not sure whos meaner Rian or the Chevelle

If Count Draculas coffin had an engine then this is what he would be sitting in. The red leather interior is in perfect contrast to the matt black exterior with its chrome trimming. Clint found his 1970 W108 Mercedes 280S on Gumtree from someone who deals in exotic birds and exotic is what he got. The original colour was ivory white and he took it to a garage to be re-sprayed but they botched it up.

Mark Mercury spotted a rusty old truck body and chassis while doing his inspection rounds, lying on vacant land in Grassy Park. The owner of the property had asked him to remove it and dump it in the scrap yard. Virtually all that remained of the wreck was the chassis, cab and half of the bin, with no doors or windows. Mark didnt know what it was until he found the original owner; who wanted to strip and restore the 1936 Plymouth Pickup. But, over time, some parts and bits got stolen and he abandoned the project.

I remember seeing this exact same 1972 Ford Capri in those days at Lugz and the fervent ooohs and aaahs that followed from the approving critics.

As I headed home on the M4 beach road along Durbans newly revamped promenade after this shoot, I felt a sudden wave of nostalgia sweep over me and couldnt help but take a small trip down memory lane. So I turned off the M4 and headed pass Blue Lagoon (or Lugz as it is affectionately known as by the regulars) to see what was happening as one would normally do on a Saturday afternoon in Durbs.

The immortal deuce, the ultimate hot rod the 1932 Ford Roadster is the car that started it all.

Article: Ashley Thompson

Photos: Ivan Mostert

Owner: Tim Eastwood

Builder: Karl/Creative Carversions

The Quest for Power

Justin’s Defender was plagued by sluggish performance and persistent oil leaks. Crawling up the driveway in low range or limping along at 130 km/h with a tailwind just to crest Key Ridge in third gear at 80 km/h got old fast. Every classic Defender owner knows the struggle—and Justin was ready for a change.

This 1956 Chevy Handyman Delivery 210 was the colour of a fluorescent canary when he bought it, but apart from that, the bodywork was in superb condition.

By: Karl Eriksen  Pics: Antigrafika 

This lengthy car is just the thing I needed in my last year of school, but the ample space it provides would probably have led to me being arrested for nocturnal activities of the teenage kind. Jackie Swart bought this spectacular vehicle from his friends father, whom he badgered for fifteen years about selling it.

Wayne has always had a love for Volkswagens, particularly the air-cooled variety, like this 1966 Air-cooled Beetle.

By Stefan de Koker

The wait is finally over

Back in October 2022, RestoMod had a sneak peek at the Monster Energy Ford Ranger giveaway. Since then we have received numerous emails and messages asking about this awesome build. Everyone wanted to know what the final product looked like and even more importantly when are they giving it away!

Entries are now closed and the winner of this Bad Ass will be announced on Monday 06 February 2023. So, lets do a recap on what additions have been added to the Monster Ranger. 

Over the years SA HotRods Magazine covered a lot of great cars and project. However they never got the recognition that they deserved. Just like this one, and with this one I mean a mid mounted V8 1972 Ford Escort Panel Van.

By: Brian B in Durbs