Month: January 2025

Whether you’re cruising the golf course or tearing through the trails on your ATV, the Cerwin Vega Sound Bar delivers the kind of powerful, high-quality audio that takes your ride to the next level. Known for building rugged, high-performance sound systems, Cerwin Vega brings its legendary bass and clarity to a sound bar built for outdoor adventures. With durability, wireless connectivity, and serious volume, this sound bar is ready for any terrain.
 

So there I was—a novice in my own right but with car culture running deep in my veins. My family had some true classics back in the day: a ’55 Ford Thunderbird, an Austin Healey, and a Jaguar. Unfortunately, those beauties are out of reach for me in today’s world. But that doesn’t mean I’ve given up. 

With two projects under my belt—a Jaguar XJ6 transformed into a 2-door convertible and a Beetle turned Baja Bug back in the ’80s—I figured I knew what I was doing. Oh, how wrong I was! Thinking I could tackle a new project in six months on a R20K budget? That’s rookie thinking right there. 

The idea came alive after seeing inspiration in the October 2012 issue of *SA HotRods*. I found a dilapidated, non-running ’74 VW Beetle from a salvage dealer, scoured the internet for Beetle Rod styles, and dreamed up my own build. I wanted a 2-seater, but my wife had other ideas. The result? A sleek 4-seater Volks Rod painted in a period-correct powder blue and finished with an interior dressed in oxblood red leather. 
 

If you own a small truck or SUV, you’ve probably noticed that when you load it up with heavy stuff or tow something, the back of the vehicle tends to sag. This doesn’t just look bad—it can also make your vehicle harder to handle and less safe to drive. That’s where rear suspension helper kits come in! These kits are like a backup for your vehicle’s suspension system, helping it carry the extra weight more safely and comfortably. Here’s what you need to know in plain language.
 

In 1961, Chevrolet’s Clare MacKichan got the call to design a new compact car to take on the Ford Falcon. The job wasn’t glamorous, and the timeline was brutal—just 18 months from concept to production. MacKichan put it best: “There was no time for experimentation or doodling around with new ideas. It had to be a basic-type car.” And that’s exactly what the Nova was—a straight-shooting, no-frills sedan meant for families, not the race track. But fast-forward a decade, and the Nova’s story took a hard left turn into the world of speed.