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Holden Monaro designer Mike Simcoe to retire after 42 years with General Motors

Australian automotive designer Mike Simcoe has announced his pending retirement after an illustrious 42-year tenure with at General Motors which saw him pen iconic designs for both our market and the rest of the world.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Retro Rides Presents Ford Falcon: How the John Goss Special was created to boost slow sales of the Hardtop V8

Ford created the John Goss Special, named in honour of the 1974 Bathurst winner, to help boost slow sales of its Falcon Hardtop V8.

Barn Find: 1970 Ford XY Falcon GT

This incredibly original barn find 1970 Ford XY Falcon GT is heading to auction after 51 years in storage.

Top Tips for Buying a Used Holden Torana LC-LJ GTR (1969-1974)

At its launch, the GTR reigned as 'King of the Hill' for the growing legion of Aussie enthusiasts attracted to the idea of a stylish, nimble and undeniably quick machine.

Retro Rides Presents Ford Falcon: The GT Hardtop's Aussie Motorsport Prominence

The Falcon GT Hardtop arrived on Aussie racetracks in 1973, winning the Great Race on its first attempt and stamping its prominence on Aussie motorsport history.