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Design: How two tiny ‘winglets’ fitted to the 1948 Cadillac sparked a global styling revolution.
Our devotee of automotive history, Cliff Chambers, explains how a fighter plane inspired GM’s greatest designer to add fins to the 1948 Cadillac, sparking a design trend that captured the automotive world.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Ford Customline (1955-59)
Ford’s Customline was seen during the 1950s as symbolising success and authority. These cars were the preferred conveyance of established businessman, state and federal politicians, and were also by the wallopers to reel in speeding Holdens.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Chevrolet Camaro (1967-70)
February 1964 arrived just like any other month; except this time the entire US motor industry was forced to watch in silence as Ford’s Mustang dismantled their economic expectations.
Video: Ford Returns to Le Mans: Mustang GT3 Dares to Dream
It was once a dream, turned reality. The fighting spirit of Ford Mustang GT3 is an extension of the icon's rich racing heritage – ready to take full stride in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Legacy Continues.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Pontiac GTO (1966-67)
The Pontiac GTO is was an accidental hero in every sense. Devised initially as an advertising gimmick to improve sales of Pontiac’s unloved Le Mans model, the ‘GTO Option’ appeared as part of the 1964 Pontiac range.
We are loving: The Ford Heritage Vault
The Ford Heritage Vault is a digital treasure trove that celebrates the rich history and iconic vehicles of the Ford Motor Company. The site is a curated collection of Ford's most legendary cars, trucks and milestones. From the pioneering Model T to the iconic Mustang and the rugged F-Series trucks, just about every Ford vehicle is showcased on the website.
Sold This Week: 1997 AC Cobra KCC
Sold! This fire breathing black and red 1997 AC Cobra replica powered by a stroked 6.0-litre Chevrolet V8 sold for $71,500 this week at . The AC Cobra is a legendary Anglo-American sports car known for its brutish power and sleek design. It was the brainchild of American race car driver and engineer Carroll Shelby back in the 1960s, blending a European small sports car chassis with a muscular Ame…
Restoration: 1948 GMC Truck
It takes a special breed of auto enthusiast to tackle a rust-to-remarkable restoration, but thankfully for us there are "visionaries" like Kyle from Carter Auto Restyling in the world who not only take on the impossible but video their journey so we can come along for the ride.