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

McLaren M6GT

Bruce McLaren’s original road car dream finally comes to life

Back in the late 1960s, Kiwi racing driver Bruce McLaren, founder of McLaren Racing, had the lofty goal of creating...
The Retro Rides Podcast Episode 20

The Retro Rides Podcast Episode 20: Future classics, a million-dollar Mustang, and our new merch store

On the latest episode of The Retro Rides Podcast, Cam, Patrick, and Josh debate what modern performance cars are likely to...
RR Auctions homepage no date

More cars, less waiting: RR Auctions shifts to weekly auctions

The Australian collector and enthusiast vehicle market is moving faster than ever, and RR Auctions is shifting gears to match...
1989 Honda Prelude 2.0 Si 4WS and 2026 Honda Prelude

How does the new Honda Prelude compare to a third-gen classic?

Much has been made online of the new Honda Prelude since it officially launched in late May. Whether it was...
2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Coupe Manual

Report: Driving a manual car is better for your brain

For years now, a debate has raged online between staunch defenders of the manual gearbox as a must-have for driving...
Lancia Stratos

Rear View: 1973 Lancia Stratos

“Win on Sunday, sell on Monday” has justified many a carmaker’s expensive motorsport campaign. Occasionally, however, the subject of all...
1991 Le Mans winning Mazda 787B

Mazda 787B returns to Le Mans to celebrate 35 years since victory

Back in 1991, Mazda became the first Japanese manufacturer to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its iconic...
1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 22B

Here’s what makes the Subaru 22B so special

There’s no denying that Japanese performance cars have enjoyed a massive boost in popularity and pricing over recent years. Partly,...
The Retro Rides Podcast Episode 19

The Retro Rides Podcast Episode 19: Ferrari Luce, Audi Nuvolari, and should you sell with No Reserve?

In our latest podcast episode, Cam is joined by Patrick and Josh to reflect on the recent Le Mans race...
Peter Robinson with the Audi quattro

Two Aussie motoring personalities named to the 2026 FIVA Heritage Hall of Fame

The European automotive organisation Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA) has named nine new inductees to its Heritage Hall of...
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