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.
The Aston Martin DB5 was built in tiny numbers compared to its contemporary British rival the Jaguar E-Type, but its enduring association with one of the most successful film franchises in history helped propel the luxury grand tourer coupe to cinematic and automotive immortality.
The Škoda Superb may only be a relatively recent addition to the Australian automotive landscape, having first launched here in 2010, but 2025 marks 90 years since its debut in its homeland, then-Czechoslovakia.
The Volkswagen Beetle remained the same for decades… or did it? Here’s your crash course in the Beetle family tree, including how to spot an ‘Early’ from a ‘Late’ or a ‘Super’.
The perpetrators of an infamous University of Adelaide Prosh Day prank which saw an FJ Holden suspended from a footbridge have finally been revealed.
The third-generation Honda Prelude launched in Australia in 1992 as an unassuming but effective sports coupe. Early Si versions had a 118kW four-cylinder which was deemed ‘adequate’ by people who were buying the Prelude as much for its stylish good looks as its performance. But there was a more performance-oriented element that thought the sweetly-balanced Prelude chassis could deal with more pow…
The Countach turns 50 this year, and Lamborghini has shared some images and footage from the archives of the final example being made.
How the Volkswagen Beetle’s clever underpinnings created a strong foundation for kit car makers and tuners to work their magic. Over the decades the Volkswagen Beetle has provided the underpinnings for a huge variety of custom and kit cars, proving again and again the versatility of the original design.
Nestled in the heart of Stuttgart, Germany, the Mercedes-Benz Museum stands as a testament to over 135 years of automotive innovation and heritage. This remarkable museum is a pilgrimage site for car enthusiasts and historians alike, offering an immersive journey through the legacy of one of the most iconic brands in the motoring world: Mercedes-Benz.
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.
How the Volkswagen Beetle won friends and influenced people all around the world. Few cars have achieved the cult status of the Volkswagen Beetle. Some pundits will nominate the original Mini, or the Series Land Rovers, or perhaps the long running Ford Mustang. But as undeniably significant as these cars are, none can claim the far-reaching appeal of the delightfully cute, immensely personable an…
Decades before the R32 famously won the 1991 Bathurst 1000, it’s grandaddy the 1969 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R stalked the expressways of Japan. Japan has produced some individual and impressive performance cars over the past six decades, machines as varied as the Mazda RX-7, Honda NS-X, Subaru and Mitsubishi turbo AWD rally rockets and more recently, the Nissan R35 GT-R.
Retro Rides’ Market Analyst Cliff Chambers has owned lots of interesting cars and helped other people buy plenty more. Here he shares advice that will be valuable to anyone in the market for their first Classic vehicle.