Mark Quinlan

    Writer

    Mark is Retro Rides international man of mystery. He is a passionate automotive journalist specialising in classic cars. With a deep appreciation for classic design and engineering, he travels the world uncovering stories behind iconic vehicles. A historian at heart, Mark blends technical knowledge with storytelling, bringing the timeless allure of classic automobiles to life for his readers.

    Latest articles

    Polestar TRX Hot Wheels Car

    Polestar partners with Hot Wheels to inspire young designers

    The top three finishers in the competition included bold, retro-inspired design language, while the winner will have theirs put into production as a Hot Wheels die-cast model.

    Nissan Z

    Design: How the new Nissan Z pays homage to its predecessors

    In mid-2022, Nissan launched the seventh-generation Z car in Australia, with the new model paying homage to its illustrious past, while celebrating its exciting future.

    1970 Ford Falcon XW GT-HO Phase II

    Genuine Ford Falcon XW GT-HO Phase II with Racing Provenance Hits the Market

    Collectors wanting to own a significant piece of Australian motorsport history will be salivating at the prospect of bidding on a 1970 Ford Falcon XW GT-HO Phase II that raced at Bathurst.

    1988 Holden VL Commodore SS Group A

    Final Build Walkinshaw Commodore Resurfaces After Almost 40 Years in a Family Garage

    The rare 1988 Holden VL Commodore SS Group A wears build number 750 of the 750 Walkinshaws built, adding to the car’s already significant collectability.

    cool mavericks book

    Book Review: Cool Mavericks

    Cool Mavericks is a new book that documents the fascinating history of automotive air conditioning in Australia and New Zealand, profiling many of the mavericks and entrepreneurs that embraced the idea long before the car industry woke up to it.

    bentley t series

    How The Bentley T-Series Brought Revolutionary Engineering to the Famed British Luxury Marque

    Introduced in 1965, the Bentley T-Series was luxury sedan range that was largely identical to the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, with the main difference being its distinctive Bentley grille.

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