Luftgekühlt Tokyo – Part 1

Ash "I have broken this article up into two piece of work for the simple reason of distinction. Media access played an important role in my experience of Luftgekühlt as I got a chance to view over two hundred air cooled Porsches in relative peace before the main crowd entered at midday." Air cooled Porsches was…

ByPixeltoonApril 8, 20260Comments

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MAD MIKES SUMMER BASH 25 V2

Mad Mike Summer Bash 8 did exactly what it was supposed to do: bottled New Zealand’s sun-soaked, fuel-burning chaos and detonated it all over Hampton Downs. By now, Mad Mike Whiddett’s Summer Bash has become a fixture on the calendar, but familiarity hasn’t dulled its edge. If anything, the crowds are growing louder, the builds…

ByPixeltoonFebruary 10, 20260Comments

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FD1R – Not Just Any K-Swap

Don’t be fooled by the paint. Yes, the colour is loud and unapologetic, but the real sorcery is buried much deeper. This is New Zealand’s first road-legal FD1 chassis running a full K-swap — and not just any K-swap, but one executed with the kind of intent and restraint that separates a clever conversion from…

ByPixeltoonJanuary 29, 20260Comments

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FLEXUS: The Samurai Stance Slayer of Sydney

There’s something gloriously unhinged about a Lexus GS-F sitting this low. It doesn’t just hug the Sydney pavement — it practically kisses it. Meet FLEXUS, Dan’s weapon of choice: a 467-horsepower, naturally aspirated, 2UR-GSE powered luxury missile turned street sculpture. The GS-F was already the gentleman bruiser of the Lexus lineup, being the last F,…

ByPixeltoonNovember 5, 20250Comments

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OCD Detail Mart Grand Opening

Car enthusiasts gathered for the grand opening of Detail Mart, a brand-new retail offshoot from Auckland’s premier detailing specialists, Obsessive Car Detailing (OCD). Known for their flawless work on machines like Morgans, Ferraris, and Aston Martins as well as JDM icons like Skylines, Supras, and Evos, OCD has built a loyal following among clients who…

ByPixeltoonSeptember 17, 20250Comments

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Classic Italia July Edition

Auckland's Parnell transformed into a little slice of Italy this July as Classic Italia returned to Watt Street, showcasing a stunning lineup of Italian automotive legends. From the raw passion of Ferraris and Lamborghinis to the timeless charm of Fiat Bambinas and the elegance of Alfa Romeo and Lancia, the event drew enthusiasts, collectors, and…

ByPixeltoonSeptember 17, 20250Comments