The Retro Rides Podcast Episode 16: Glenn Torrens on his journalism career and love of cars

On the latest episode of The Retro Rides Podcast, Rich catches up with legendary Aussie motoring journalist and Retro Rides contributor Glenn Torrens.

A storied magazine scribe who has written for the likes of Street Machine, Wheels, Fast Fours and Rotaries, and Unique Cars, ‘GT’ is one of the most recognisable figures in the Australian automotive scene.

Together, they talk about GT’s start in a modded VW Beetle, the brilliant Aussie cars of the ’90s, the current wave of restomods, and more.

You can watch the full podcast on YouTube below, or you can stream The Retro Rides Podcast in audio form on Spotify, iHeart, and Podbean.

Rich Fowler

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“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.”

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