Scott Edmunds
Suzuki Mighty Boy

“I know it’s not a V8 or beastly six, but MEATYBITE is my 1988 Suzuki Mighty Boy, which my dad bought brand new. When he passed away, I inherited it and have been loving it ever since.

It’s got a three-cylinder 800cc motor out of a hatch, larger-diameter Volk Racing wheels, Sparco race seats, and a twin exhaust.

I’ve taken it to a bunch of events, including three Summernats, and I’ve had a great time cruising it around. I love driving it on the weekends, and people love seeing it getting around!”

Nicholas Galm
Holden HQ One Tonner

“This Tonner was my first car in 2010. I rebuilt it from the ground up with a 202, then eventually turbocharged it.

In 2023, I swapped in a Land Cruiser V8 backed by a Turbo 400. It makes 450rwhp, but I’m aiming for 1000hp in the near future with a second turbo and more fuel.

The thong-slap from these things is nearly as good as a 253! Between that sound and the number plates, it leaves a lot of people confused. If you want to see some videos, check out my Instagram @is_that_diesel.”

Luke Duffy
Holden VY Commodore ute

“This is my Sandy Taupe-coloured Holden VY ute, built for burnouts! It runs god’s motor, a stock-bottom-end L67 V6, with ARP main bolts, head studs, and a Pulsar GTX3582 at 16psi. It made 560rwhp, controlled by a Haltech Elite 2500.

Behind the engine is a Powerglide with a transbrake, and a full-spool, 2.87:1-ratio M80 diff with the factory IRS. The radiator is rear mounted, with an Esky ice box and heat exchanger for the water-to-air intercooler.

People ask why I went with the V6, and the answer is I’ve just always liked it. Yeah, it’s weird, but early on my old man put one in an Econovan, and back in my apprenticeship days, I put one in my ’82 Mazda 626 and turboed it, so it’s something I know. A blown LS would just be the same as everyone else.”

Peter Kelly
1958 Chevy Biscayne

“The latest addition to the Mallard Metalcraft fleet is this gem of an Aussie-delivered ’58 Biscayne that had been parked since 1994. It had been a one-family car since new, but unfortunately a cabinet fell on it, which was the last straw and they decided to sell it.

I met them and struck up a lovely rapport, but after leaving without the car, I made it 50 metres from their drive and realised I’d be an utter fool to let this pass. I pulled over, called them back and made the deal. I picked it up for a tremendous price on the promise to show them the resurrected ride.

I took it to my shop, repaired and painted the door, replaced and rebuilt the fuel, brake and ignition systems, and threw on some Hotwires. She’s now back on the road some 30-odd years after being parked, running a 235, three-on-the-tree, bench seats and a smile a mile wide. The previous owners were thrilled to bits, as am I.”

Aaron Lee
Holden LX Torana hatch

“I’m the proud owner of this old school-inspired 1977 Holden Torana hatch, which I built myself over nine years.

The body and paint took a lot of the time, but it was well worth it, with the period-correct GM-H silver paint in PPG coming out just how I’d dreamed.

The interior is factory Chamois SS with subtle changes to suit my style, with upgraded Speedhut gauges in the cluster.

The heart is a 333 stroker Iron Lion running 10.5:1 comp, ported cast-iron heads with L34 valves, Edelbrock Performer inlet manifold, Barry Grant Street Demon 625cfm carb, MSD ignition, and a Yella Terra lightened flywheel with an Exedy clutch.

It uses a W50 Celica five-speed manual, and it has four-wheel disc brakes and an original, unrestored set of 16×8 and 16×9 Simmons V5s.

The car’s first outing was to Toranafest 2024; now I’ve clocked up 1400km in it and just can’t get enough of driving this angry little beast!”

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