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Top Tips for Buying a Used Ford Falcon/Fairmont XA-XC (1972-79)
Ford Falcon XA-XC values have improved significantly, but these cars still don’t match the popularity of earlier XW-XY versions. Basic cars still don't generate enough money to justify high-value restorations and can often be stripped for any usable parts.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Holden HD-HR (1965-68)
Prices for Special and Standard versions of the HD and HR begin below $20,000, with utes costing around the same as sedans, but panel vans are scarce and 30 percent more expensive than passenger versions.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Datsun 1600 (1968-72)
When it arrived in the late ’60s, the Datsun 1600 boasted strong levels of standard equipment, a grunty four-pot engine, front disc brakes and independent rear suspension, positioning it closer to a BMW on paper than any of its Japanese contemporaries.
How To Check Out and Buy a Classic Car, Sight Unseen
If you’ve ever looked at a classic car advertised on the other side of the country but baulked at the idea of how to get it to you, then Retro Rides’ market analyst Cliff Chambers has some helpful advice.
British Bull Run: Hagerty Names 10 Best Classic Car Buys for 2025
There’s something for everyone among Hagerty’s Top 10 picks, from the classic British Austin-Healey 3000 roadster, to the luxurious Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II, the rally-bred Subaru Impreza P1, and Italian thoroughbred Ferrari F355.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Ford Falcon ED-EL XR6 (1993-98)
Adding XR6 and XR8 options to Ford's EB Falcon range encouraged product planners to again get serious about selling cars to car enthusiasts who wanted a Falcon that looked different to the rest of the horde and had extra performance to boot.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Datsun 240-260Z (1970-78)
Buying a Datsun 240Z or 260Z for the long-term means staying ahead of returning rust and not skimping on repairs. Those cautions aside, these are a car with inbuilt longevity, that are relatively easy to maintain and very enjoyable to drive.
Almost Great: Audi 100 CD
One more piston may have made the difference to this classic 1980s mid-size executive sedan from Audi.
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Top Tips for Buying a Used MG MGB (1962-80)
During its 18 years on sale in global markets, the MG MGB achieved record sales and retained its spot as the world’s best-selling sports car until eventually surpassed by Mazda’s brilliant MX-5.
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Top Tips for Buying a Used Holden Torana LC-LJ GTR (1969-1974)
At its launch, the GTR reigned as 'King of the Hill' for the growing legion of Aussie enthusiasts attracted to the idea of a stylish, nimble and undeniably quick machine.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Chrysler Charger 770 (1971-78)
A hugely successful marketing campaign made the Charger a must-have in the early '70s, but by the end of the decade, an unquenchable thirst for fuel spelled its demise.
Top Tips for Buying a Used BMW E36 M3 (1994-1999)
The first M3 to be officially sold in Australia, it took until 1994 for the E36 M3 and its extraordinary straight-six engine to arrive after the standard car launched in 1991.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Holden VB-VH Commodore SL/E (1978-83)
The Commodore SL/E was the top-spec Commodore prior to the HDT models and came with everything from a 3.3-litre straight-six to a 5.0-litre V8.
