Glenn Torrens
A life-long car nut, Glenn Torrens (who usually answers to ‘GT’) has been writing about cars and the lifestyle around them since a photo shoot with his 1956 VW Beetle - restored and modified at home while training as a high school teacher - led to a role as a motoring writer. Six years at Street Machine fuelled his passion for performance cars - especially Aussie ones – and inspired him to conceive and develop Australian Muscle Car magazine. Glenn has contributed to many old-school Australian motoring titles such as WHEELS, Unique Cars and 4x4 Australia and is thrilled to be involved as writer and presenter for Australia’s new premium on-line Retro Rides.
Glenn remains a hands-on classic car enthusiast with project cars as diverse as a 1990 Mazda MX-5, 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero 4WD, a pair of VW Beetle motorsport cars, a Ford Falcon and several Holden Commodores… and the happy little blue ’56 VW Bug where things all began.
Latest articles
Rear View: 1973 Lancia Stratos
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Here’s what makes the Subaru 22B so special
The Retro Rides Podcast Episode 19: Ferrari Luce, Audi Nuvolari, and should you sell with No Reserve?
Two Aussie motoring personalities named to the 2026 FIVA Heritage Hall of Fame
Rare Subaru 22B headlines RR Auctions’ June 2026 sale
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