Rivers Speed & Spares
About
Located in Gonville, Rivers Speed & Spares operates as a specialist automotive facility founded on deep racing heritage and engineering expertise. Proprietor Grant and his family have invested decades into performance vehicle development, with Grant's involvement in drag racing stretching back to 1983 and yielding over 10 New Zealand national records. His son Adrian currently pilots the Rivers Family AA/D Dragster, while employee Dean Scott claimed the 2016 National Championship in his supercharged BBC HZ Ute. The workshop services all vehicle makes and models, offering engine building, tuning, fabrication, and chassis work. Particular strengths include V8 engine specialisation, hot rod construction, and circuit racing vehicles. The team holds qualifications as certified vehicle certifiers for cars and motorcycles, with LVVTA certification authority enabling modifications and safety compliance verification. Rivers Speed & Spares also serves ACC and Enable clients through Levels 1 and 2 contract work, customising vehicles for clients with injury-related mobility needs. Their hydroplane boat programme reflects a partnership with the Annihilator Race Team since 1993, supporting multiple championship victories. From engine rebuilds to bespoke fabrication projects, the workshop prioritises quality workmanship across diverse automotive disciplines.
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