NZ Hot Rod

Published since 1967, N.Z. HOT ROD is dedicated to portraying every sphere of Hot Rodding. From traditional and modern Hot Rods to Street Machines, Muscle Cars and Race Cars, NZ Hot Rod features them all. Plus there's coverage of many of the 100 or so hot rod events, including Drag meets from around New Zealand and overseas.

NZ Hot Rod

Publisher's PODIUM

Box 8 Waipu LETTERS

Just in PASSING

Bad to the Bone • GARY KITE'S 1934 FORD PICKUP

Here's a recap of the winners:

Spring Fling ©

Hot Rods in Howick • Presented by Dempsey Wood in association with Southside Streeters 20th-21st of September 2025

Congratulations to the winners.

Mangakino Hop

Father's Day Drags • Sunday, September 7th, 2025, at NAPA Auto Parts Raceway, Meremere.

Results

Dirt, Sweat & Gears • Keeping the memories alive with HSSA

56th NSRA Street Rod Nationals • Louisville, Kentucky, July 31 to August 3, 2025

Road Tripper • DON & SHIRLEY ROSS’ 1937 CHEVROLET MASTER SEDAN

Rock ‘n Wheels

Pre 49ers • A Next Generation Event

Autospectacular

Built Tough • MICHAEL SWARBRICK'S 1937 CHEVROLET PICKUP.

Flying FAREWELL • Larry Wehner

Turncoat • DON HOFF'S 1948 CHEVROLET 3100 PICKUP

East Coast Rodders turns 50

Flying FAREWELL

Kaikoura Hop • Brought to you by Classic Cover Insurance - September 18th-21st

Industry NEWS

Upcoming EVENTS

Toolbox TALES • The Tempest