{"product_id":"cruzin-magazine-292","title":"Cruzin Magazine #292 - Feb 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn sale in Newsagents \u003cstrong\u003eThursday,\u003cspan\u003e January 29, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eCruzin Issue #292\u003c\/strong\u003e is stacked with proper hot rod flavour, tough builds and the real stories that keep this scene alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eOn the cover is Tony Pellegrino’s beautifully finished 1934 Ford five-window coupe — a car that’s been part of his life for nearly 60 years. Started back in the ’60s and finally completed decades later, it’s a true old-school Aussie hot rod built on patience, friendship and family. This one’s about more than just chrome and horsepower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eThere’s modern muscle hiding under vintage steel too, with Peter Blackmore’s rugged 1948 Fargo pickup. Wearing honest patina and packing LS power, it’s a great example of blending modern reliability with classic truck character — and it draws a crowd wherever it rolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eMark Pendall’s striking 1934 Ford coupe is another standout, built as a deeply personal tribute and finished with contemporary hardware, big wheels and serious blown LS power. It’s bold, emotional and completely uncompromising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eClassic muscle fans will get a hit from Dennis Cauchi’s tough 1964 Chevy Nova, while Darryl Birrell’s slick 1938 Ford sedan delivery nails the traditional look with just the right amount of attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eWe also head inside the Gippsland Vehicle Collection for a special hot rod and custom showcase, unearthing rare Australian builds, legendary race cars and local heroes that are rarely seen in one place. 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