Rich Fowler

    Writer

    "If it moves and makes a noise, count me in. That pretty much sums up my lifelong passion for motoring and motorsport history. Rich has worked in various roles in the digital and motoring media world, starting his career at Autosport and also working at Auto Action, Motor, and as the founder and publisher of Motorsport Retro. 

    Most recently, Rich successfully launched Collecting Cars in the Australian market, growing the brand from 0 to $150 million in sales in just 3 years."

    Latest articles

    NSU Ro 80

    Unicorn: NSU Ro 80

    The NSU Ro 80’s innovative aerodynamic design and unusual rotary powertrain wowed an auto-curious public at the Frankfurt motor show, but a decade later the car hailed by is manufacturer as “the ideal car” was killed off, with less than 40,000 units made.

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    The Retro Rides Podcast Episode 2: An interview with Distinguished Gentleman's Drive founder Mark Hawwa

    On this week's instalment of The Retro Rides Podcast, Rich Fowler sat down for a chat with Mark Hawwa, founder of the . The two talk not only about the event, but also Mark's encounter with Jay Leno and his thoughts on the controversial

    Retro Rides Podcast Episode 1

    The Retro Rides Podcast Episode 1: Jaguar's Surprise, John Goss, and More

    Join Cam and Rich as they look back at the week in classic cars in our inaugural podcast episode.

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    Classic TV: Shell x Ferrari, 'Circuit'

    Back in 2012, the marketing departments at Shell and Ferrari teamed up to create a stunning TV commercial that celebrated the 60-year technical partnership between the pair.

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    Jaguar's reinvented logo has made the internet lose its mind

    The internet is losing its collective mind over the new Jaguar logo and brand direction.

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    Hot Lap: Ride On Board In A Lotus 26R

    With a name like Horatio Fitz-Simon you'd expect him to be quick! Ride on board with this young up and coming historic racer in a Lotus 26R at the recent Velocity Festival in Sonoma.

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    A Brief History Of The Chevrolet Corvette

    71 Years of Corvette: A Fast History Lesson Style icon, performance pioneer, American legend: all are true of the Chevrolet Corvette, which has pushed the boundaries of technology, performance, and style for eight generations, all the while remaining an attainable cultural icon.

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    World's Oldest Bentley T-Series Returns Home

    The world’s oldest Bentley T-Series has returned to its Crewe, UK, birthplace after a 59-year absence. Sensitively recommissioned and retaining much of its original componentry and running gear, the prodigal T-Series will take its place in the Bentley Heritage Collection alongside road- and race-cars from the British brand’s storied 105-year history.

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    Ferrari Australasia announces the inaugural Ferrari Concorso d’Eleganza Sydney

    The inaugural Ferrari Concorso d’Eleganza Sydney will celebrate Australia’s passion for all things Prancing Horse, with the event scheduled to take place over three days in late November and early December in the suitably rarified setting of Palm Beach, NSW.

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    How the Nissan GT-R became King of The Mountain for two years running, helping create the legend of Godzilla

    To fully understand how the Nissan GT-R earned its monster ‘Godzilla’ moniker, you need to travel back in time to 1992 to the holy grail of Australian motorsport, Mount Panorama.