Patrick Jackson

    Writer & Sub Editor

    Patrick is an automotive journalist with more than eight years of experience across a range of online, print, and broadcast media. His focus is primarily on automotive content, having launched the car review website Drive Section in 2019 and the automotive adventure site Essential Drives in 2024. He is a passionate car enthusiast with a particular interest in classic cars. His past credits include DriveTribe, Vehicle History, Finder, ForceGT, The Weekender Herald, Supercar Blondie, Exhaust Notes, and WhichCar.​

    Latest articles

    1972 BMW 3.0 CSL E9

    BMW 'Batmobile' named Best of Show at inaugural Motors & Masterpieces festival

    The inaugural Motors & Masterpieces festival was held in Melbourne from November 22-24, with over $100 million worth of fine vehicles on display.

    Alfa Romeo 4C Collezione GT Nicola Larini

    The Alfa Romeo 4C returns for a heritage-inspired encore

    Three preexisting examples of the 4C will be modified to a specification designed in collaboration with 1993 DTM Champion Nicola Larini.

    1976 Holden Torana LX SS

    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.

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    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.

    Bentley Speed Six Continuation Series

    Bentley has built its first Speed Six in 94 years

    This 'Continuation Series' build is one of 12 set to be produced by the Mulliner workshop.

    1967 Plymouth GTX Electromod Concept

    Mopar goes electric with its latest SEMA muscle car retromod

    Mopar's 1967 Plymouth GTX Electromod concept previews a drop-in EV conversion kit for B-body and E-body Chrysler vehicles.

    FJ Holden hanging from bridge

    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.

    Lamborghini Countach Production Line

    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.

    2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe Special Edition

    Ford's latest Bronco models are a tribute to the 1970s

    Ford has revealed two retro-inspired versions of the 2025 Bronco which honour iconic variants from the 1970s, including the original Baja Bronco.

    AC Ace Classic

    The AC Ace is back, complete with a carbon body and Ford EcoBoost power

    The Cobra's smaller sibling has been reborn by the latest incarnation of AC Cars, and it has been brought right up to speed for today's age.