Speed and Custom

HOMAGE TO THE HOONS

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Since '95, we've supplemented our passion for engineering the ultimate burger with a deep appreciation of machines and car culture.

With an 18-strong fleet of custom classics and muscle cars from Whangarei to Christchurch, each machine is lovingly restored, meticulously maintained and brandished with the BurgerFuel wings.

She's a rag-tag bunch, all mostly built in the 'muscle car era', with four machines residing at HQ and the rest peppered throughout the country, owned by Franchisees.

You'll find them parked in pride of place at store fronts, cruising the streets on the school run, hitting local events, or parked up safe and sound under a car cover for three quarters of the year - each night, being softly buffed and whispered sweet nothings to, before being tucked up carefully under a custom-made microfiber car cover. 

Check out a selection of our machines below...

1972 FORD FAIRMONT XA COUPE

BurgerFuel HQ’s prize possession, the Ford Fairmont is a rare ‘72 model 2-door pillarless coupe fastback. With a 383-stroke engine, C4 automatic 3 stage transmission and mods including upgraded diff, custom upholstery and custom sound system. Bestowed with the number plate, FRKOUT, a nod to the fan-favourite Ford Freakout burger. 

1970 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

Owned and loved by Dean, BurgerFuel Whangarei franchisee, the Cutlass is excellent for burnouts at the store front and was originally from a BurgerFuel Aussie store. With an automatic transmission and the number plate MTOBYT, named after our beloved Motobites. Painted in the 3-tone fadeaway pearl paint job, she purrs like a cat.

1964 BUICK RIVIERA

Resides at HQ, with the number plate DOOFER and painted in the 3-tone fadeaway pearl paint job, the Buick is a 2-door pillarless coupe with a 465 cubic inch, triple carb with mild cam engine. She’s got an automatic turbo 400 transmission and custom sound system.

1965 DODGE CORONET

Our ’65 Dodge is HQ owned, with the number plate BKFIRE, named after one of BurgerFuel’s most popular burgers, the Bacon Backfire. With a 440-stroke engine and auto drag gearbox, this 2-door pillarless coupe can move and showcases the iconic custom 3-tone fadeaway pearl paint job.

1965 PLYMOUTH GTX

The ’65 Plymouth GTX saloon lives at HQ and has travelled all the way from Indianapolis, USA. It has a 440-stroke engine and auto drag gearbox and the BurgerFuel wings logo has been expertly hand-painted on each door. She’s a beauty.

1971 FORD RANCHERO

You’ll find this ’71 Ranchero sitting at the store front of BurgerFuel Te Awamutu. With a 5.0L/302 Windsor V8 engine, C4 automatic transmission and SS Craigers rims, the ute showcases a new-look wrap with BurgerFuel purple to black fade with a matte finish and black gloss wings stencil detail.

1967 BARRACUDA

The Cuda is a regular sight cruising between our stores in the mighty Waikato, owned by franchisee Cam. With the plate, CUDA67, she’s got a 4.5L/383-cubic-inch B-wedge V8 engine, 727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission and SS Craigers rims. Painted in the iconic custom 3-tone fadeaway pearl, you can't miss her.

1976 Landcruiser

Befitting to its plate, EATME, the ’76 landcruiser is a beast. Originally HQ owned and now proudly owned by franchisees Hughesy & Harvey of BurgerFuel Pt Chev and Parnell. With a 350 Chevy crate motor, late model 5-speed Toyota manual transmission, just about everything about this pick-up 4-wheel drive is custom. From custom-made 15” steel spoke wheels, custom marine sound system, 12” lift kit, and custom doors and interior.

1971 CHRYSLER VALIANT CHARGER

This 2-door pillarless fastback is owned by BurgerFuel Palmy franchisee, Ryan, and runs a 6-cylinder Hemi 360 V8 engine and automatic Hurst race shifter transmission. The wheels are US Mag 200s – 17” front and 18” at the rear. This '71 Charger has had some substantial modifications, including the new crate engine and transmission, and the running gear is all designed for drag racing. Interior has been meticulously reupholstered and the iconic 3-tone fadeaway pearl has been customised with white pearlescent race stripes.  

1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO

With the subtle number plate, NOS69, the BurgerFuel Camaro is owned by Wellington franchisee and legit drag race car driver, Matt, and driven by Upper Hutt’s racing royalty, Cindy Mendoza, from the Mendoza Drag Racing Team. She’s had a full rebuild and is ridiculously customised, including 383-stroke drag engine, 700r transmission into a 10-bolt 4.1 ratio diff, Caltrac suspension system, tramp bars, roll cage and custom exhaust… to name just a few. With Foose wheels and Hoosier drag slicks on Weld Racing Wheels, this machine needs to be seen to be believed.

1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU

Proudly owned by BurgerFuel Napier and Hastings franchisee, Andy, this 2-door coupe has a 350 small bock chevy engine and a 350 automatic transmission with short shift kit. With a super straight body and traditional 5-spoke mags, this mint machine is finished off with a custom leather trim interior and 3-tone fadeaway pearl paint job.

1972 HOLDEN KINGSWOOD

Owned by franchisee Walsy, this ’72 Kingswood ute boasts a “slightly” worked 308 motor and T350 transmission. With 18x8 Cougar wheels, custom sound system, Monaro front clip and GT guards. Plus, a 6” cowl on the hood and a 10 bolt diff, lowered 325mm front and 360mm rear.

1975 HOLDEN KINGSWOOD

Yet another BurgerFuel machine owned by Wellington franchisee, Matt, this Kingswood ute has been customised and modified with full throttle intentions. Running a 355-stroke engine and 200 horsepower wet shot NOS system, 350 turbo transmission with 9-inch Salisbury diff (specially made) and 4.1 ratio racing gears. With street alloys for cruising and for drag slicks: Weld Drag Racing Wheels, the super customized Caltrac suspension system, launch buttons and drag racing scoop all indicate this isn’t a Sunday driver.

It's part of our DNA. Cruising and great gourmet burgers simply go hand-in-hand. Watch as we demonstrate...

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