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Honda's Pininfarina-designed HP-X Concept heads to Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
We all know and love the original Honda NSX, but you mightn't be so familiar with the prototype which spawned the idea that led to its creation. Now, 40 years after Honda first signalled its intent to bring a mid-engine supercar to market, the brand's first concept car is back on show.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Nissan Skyline R31 (1986-90)
In the mid-1980s Nissan Australia was in a pitched sales battle with other local manufacturers Ford, Holden, Mitsubishi and Toyota, as well as rival importers. The company badly wanted a large ‘family car’ contender and in 1986 reconfigured the Japanese-spec Passage sedan to meet local needs. At the same time, it designed a competent and attractive station wagon version which Japan didn’t have.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Toyota Celica (1990-97)
After 15 years of conservative, rear-wheel drive Celicas, the model switched in 1986 to front-wheel drive and brought with it a sexy new shape. The 2.0-litre engine with fuel-injection and twin-overhead camshafts produced 103kW of power and the liftback SX came loaded with features including alloy wheels, four-wheel disc brakes and power steering. Most were optioned with air-conditioning and that…
Top Tips for Buying a Used Mazda MX-5 (1989-99)
Born in 1989 and with cumulative sales in late 2023 totaling more than 1.2 million, the Mazda MX-5 is the world’s most successful sports car. Today, the fourth-generation ND model remains true to the original NA’s ethos of being a lightweight, fun and affordable sports car, ensuring a MX-5 of any era should be on every driving enthusiast’s 'must have' list.
Adelaide Motorsport Festival Locked In For 2025
After a successful running in 2024, the date for next year’s Adelaide Motorsport Festival has been confirmed. The 2025 Adelaide Motorsport Festival has been pulled forward from the last to the first weekend of March.
Car Detailing Restoration : 2001 Honda NSX
The horror of Honda's 1990s performance icon, abandoned and neglected in the woods. Luckily for this Honda, the problems were nothing that a serious session in the detailing shop - and a few minor replacements - couldn't fix.
Almost Great: Nissan 300ZX
The Nissan 300ZX, a popular sports car from the 1990s, is often remembered for its sleek design, powerful engine, and advanced technology for its time. However, while the 300ZX had many positive attributes that made it a good sports car, there were certain aspects that held it back from achieving greatness in the eyes of enthusiasts and critics alike.