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Classic TV: Volkswagen Golf Mk2
Volkswagen has long been known for its creative advertising, and the Mk2 Golf gave the German marque the opportunity to deliver some of its finest work.
The Retro Rides Podcast Episode 3: An Interview with Tony Palmer from Black Rock Motor Resort
Join Rich Fowler as he chats with Tony Palmer the Founder of Black Rock Motor Resort, which is a game-changer for Australian motoring enthusiasts.
Classic TV: 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma
Sometimes, simplicity sells the message best when it comes to automotive advertising, and that's exactly what Mitsubishi opted for in Australia when it came time to advertise the updated 1983 Sigma.
Unicorn: 1969 Holden Hurricane
The Holden Hurricane, unveiled at the 1969 Melbourne Motor Show, was a futuristic concept car that pushed the boundaries of innovation and design. The Hurricane was a true masterpiece of Australian ingenuity, designed and built entirely in-house by a team of dedicated engineers and designers led by Phil Zmood.
Broken Dreams: The Ilinga
A series on cars that had promise but were doomed to fail. Cliff Chambers looks back on his interview with competition car designer Tony Farrell and his ambitious attempt to build a luxury GT car in suburban Melbourne.
Top 10: Collector Holdens
Here’s 10 investment grade Holdens that Retro Rides valuation guru reckons are well worth sinking your hard-earned into.
Classic TV: Hey Charger - Chrysler Valiant
‘Hey Charger’ was the tagline for Chrysler’s Valiant Charger in the 1970s, and it has remained part of the local vernacular ever since. The combination of pretty women, Chrysler’s Valiant Charger sports coupe and the ‘V for victory’ hand signal proved a strong selling point.
Top 10: Collector Ford Falcons
Retro Rides market analyst tracks the performance of some of the most collectable Ford Falcons and Fairlanes of the past 40 years and chooses his top 10 investment grade models, all with capacity for further value growth.
Commodore VT-VX Feature : How HSV delivered on the performance promise
Holden’s VT Commodore of 1997 gave HSV the platform it needed to take its Australian-made performance cars to the next level. Holden’s 1997 VT Commodore represented a significant lift in features and sophistication versus its predecessor and HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) reacted by boosting the number of models to which it applied its distinctive lion-and-racing-helmet badge.
Classic TV : Holden Torana RTS with Peter Brock
"Radial Tuned Suspension" was the message in the classic 1977 TV Commercial featuring Peter Brock driving the Holden Torana LX. What better advocate could you have for explaining what Holden engineers did to transition vehicle dynamics from bias-ply tyres to steel-belted radials than Peter Brock?
Commodore VT-VX Feature: What Alternatives Were There?
Check out these three late 1990s modern-classic alternatives to Holden’s VT Commodore. How Ford’s controversial AU Falcon buried engineering excellence beneath its awkward body styling.
Time-lapse restoration: 1978 Holden One Tonner
This is as close to car porn as we're willing to publish. If you're anything like us, then watching an abandoned car lovingly brought back to life in a time-lapse video makes for captivating viewing - especially if it's an Australian icon like the mighty Holden One Tonner.
