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Rear View: 1961 Lincoln Continental
With its trademark suicide doors and elegant slab-side body work, the 1961 Lincoln Continental was the pinnacle of the US automotive industry when released. Boasting a feast of luxury innovations, a mighty 7.0-litre V8 and an equally mighty 2300kg kerb weight, it set a benchmark for design elegance and innovation.
A Brief History of the Morris Minor
The humble Morris Minor built an unlikely Aussie fan base, with the Traveller wagon finding a particular audience in rural Australia.
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.
Rear View: Ford Falcon XP
A tortuous 70,000-mile durability marathon at Ford Australia’s then-new You Yangs proving ground helped convince sceptical Australians that the new XP Falcon was the real deal.
Extraordinary Engines: Chevrolet Small Block V8
GM made up for giving rival Ford a 30-year head start on V8 engine development by creating the Chevrolet small block V8, versions of which went on to power more than 115 million vehicles worldwide.
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.
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.
Retro Rides Presents Ford Falcon: Why I Bought a John Goss Special
Retro Rides founder Cameron Jurd explains how he and his partner fell for the charms of this classic Aussie muscle car, and why he still loves the uniquely styled V8-powered XB Falcon Coupe.
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.
Rear View: Holden Torana GTR XU-1
Holden turned the humble Vauxhall Viva into the giant-killing Torana GTR XU-1, one of Australia’s greatest ever homologation specials.
Almost Great: Audi 100 CD
One more piston may have made the difference to this classic 1980s mid-size executive sedan from Audi.
A Brief History of the Nissan Z
More than half a century ago, a dramatic new car emerged from Japan billed as a “luxuriously appointed high-performance sports car with a Gran Turismo feel”, aimed at establishing itself as a direct rival to the European brands. That car was, of course, the 240Z.
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.
