Patrick Jackson

Deputy Editor

Patrick is an automotive journalist with a decade’s experience across a range of online, print, and broadcast media titles, having road tested over 600 new and classic cars in that time.

After starting out with The Adelaide Hills Weekender Herald newspaper while still studying, he has since contributed to the likes of DriveTribe, Finder, Supercar Blondie, Exhaust Notes Australia, and WhichCar before joining the Retro Rides team. He also launched the car review website Drive Section in 2019 and automotive adventure site Essential Drives in 2024, and has experience in journalism education and academia.

At Retro Rides, Patrick oversees website publishing and content creation. If you have a story you think would be of interest to our audience, he’s your best point of contact at [email protected].

Latest articles

Der neue Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung. Energieverbrauch kombiniert: 15,8l/100 km | CO₂-Emissionen kombiniert: 359 g/km | CO₂-Klasse: G Die Angaben sind vorläufig. Es liegen bislang weder bestätigte Werte von einer amtlich anerkannten Prüforganisation noch eine EG-Typgenehmigung noch eine Konformitätsbescheinigung mit amtlichen Werten vor. Abweichungen zwischen den Angaben und den amtlichen Werten sind möglich Der neue Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung. Energieverbrauch kombiniert: 15,8l/100 km | CO₂-Emissionen kombiniert: 359 g/km | CO₂-Klasse: G Die Angaben sind vorläufig. Es liegen bislang weder bestätigte Werte von einer amtlich anerkannten Prüforganisation noch eine EG-Typgenehmigung noch eine Konformitätsbescheinigung mit amtlichen Werten vor. Abweichungen zwischen den Angaben und den amtlichen Werten sind möglich

Try saying ‘Spezialanfertigung’ five times: the rowdy Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 is a collector-grade track weapon

You probably won’t be able to pronounce its name, but there’s no doubt the Mercedes‑AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung will be...
RR Auctions

Digital data proves RR Auctions top dog in Aussie collector car scene   

Leading online auction site RR Auctions has risen to be number one in its segment just seven months after launching...
Lamborghini Temerario Polizia

Italian Police add a new Lamborghini to the fleet, but it isn’t just for show

In years past, the police fleet patrolling Australian roads used to look a lot more exciting. From icons like the...
Aston Martin and Brough Superior AMB 002 Roadster

Aston Martin and Brough Superior reveal first road-legal motorcycle collaboration

As two historic British performance brands, Aston Martin and Brough Superior make a great deal of sense as collaborators. Already,...
Ford Uncovered - Mustang Dark Horse T8 Spec

Ford Australia commits to a performance-focused future

Ford Australia has long been known for delivering big on performance, from fast Falcons to the Mustang of today, and...
Jensen Interceptor lineup – GT, GTR, and GTX

Jensen Interceptor set to return after 50 years as a supercharged V8 monster

One of the coolest names in automotive history, the Jensen Interceptor, is finally poised to make a return after 50...
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - Matching Numbers, Restored

This is why the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is a true collector’s item

Some American cars stand head and shoulders above their contemporaries, and the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is certainly a prime...
Ferrari F12berlinetta

RR Auctions’ 2026 winter sales recap: driver’s cars dominate the mix

The Retro Rides team has picked out some of our favourite cars sold on RR Auctions during the winter months...
Lamborghini Miura SV

Lamborghini celebrates 55 years of Super Veloce

It was 55 years ago that the SV designation first appeared on a Lamborghini, when the Miura SV arrived in...
Bristol Fighter. 10/08/2026 - Photograph by Sam Frost ©2026 - www.samfrostphotos.com

Bristol Cars is back, and so is its Viper V10-powered ‘first principles supercar’

British low-volume luxury car maker Bristol Cars was first formed in 1945, spun off from the Bristol Aeroplane Company after...
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