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Retro Rides Presents VW Beetle: How Hitler played a role in the development of the original Volkswagen Beetle
From the mind of a maniac to the brilliance of its chief designer, few automobiles have had such tumultuous beginnings as the Volkswagen Beetle.
Rear View: Datsun 1600
How the stub-tailed Datsun 1600 brought a new level of style and mechanical specification within reach of the masses, and kick-started more rally driving careers than perhaps any other vehicle.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Holden VB-VH Commodore SL/E (1978-83)
The Commodore SL/E was the top-spec Commodore prior to the HDT models and came with everything from a 3.3-litre straight-six to a 5.0-litre V8.
News
Brisbane All-British Display Day Brings Out the Beauties
Retro Rides’ Cliff Chambers attended his first All-British Display Day in 1993 and has been involved in almost every event since, either as a sponsor or participant.
Jaguar's reinvented logo has made the internet lose its mind
The internet is losing its collective mind over the new Jaguar logo and brand direction.
Aussie auction special: Collecting Cars has over a dozen icons up for grabs
It's not every day you see this many classic Aussie muscle cars up for grabs, but Collecting Cars has a smorgasbord of lots available right now.
Celebrate cars, community and charity at the 2024 Berry Motorfair
The 2024 Berry Motorfair will see a curated collection of more than 100 cars on display in support of the charities Lifeline and Starlight Children's Foundation.
Entertainment
50-year mystery solved: Who hung an FJ Holden from an Adelaide footbridge?
The perpetrators of an infamous University of Adelaide Prosh Day prank which saw an FJ Holden suspended from a footbridge have finally been revealed.
Hot Lap: Ride On Board In A Lotus 26R
With a name like Horatio Fitz-Simon you'd expect him to be quick! Ride on board with this young up and coming historic racer in a Lotus 26R at the recent Velocity Festival in Sonoma.
Here's How The Lamborghini Countach Was Built By Hand
The Countach turns 50 this year, and Lamborghini has shared some images and footage from the archives of the final example being made.
A Brief History Of The Chevrolet Corvette
71 Years of Corvette: A Fast History Lesson Style icon, performance pioneer, American legend: all are true of the Chevrolet Corvette, which has pushed the boundaries of technology, performance, and style for eight generations, all the while remaining an attainable cultural icon.
Buyers Guides
Top Tips for Buying a Used Holden VB-VH Commodore SL/E (1978-83)
The Commodore SL/E was the top-spec Commodore prior to the HDT models and came with everything from a 3.3-litre straight-six to a 5.0-litre V8.
How To: Essential Tips for Test Driving a Used Classic Car
Test driving is the single most important aspect of the classic car buying process. Even a brief amount of time spent driving a car will reveal faults that could cost money.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Honda Prelude VTI-R (1994-2000)
The third-generation Honda Prelude launched in Australia in 1992 as an unassuming but effective sports coupe. Early Si versions had a 118kW four-cylinder which was deemed ‘adequate’ by people who were buying the Prelude as much for its stylish good looks as its performance. But there was a more performance-oriented element that thought the sweetly-balanced Prelude chassis could deal with more pow…
Top 10: Tips For Buying Your First Classic Car
Retro Rides’ Market Analyst Cliff Chambers has owned lots of interesting cars and helped other people buy plenty more. Here he shares advice that will be valuable to anyone in the market for their first Classic vehicle.
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