50 years ago, a small team at Porsche made one owner’s crazy dream come true by building a one-off road legal version of the 917…
With June upon us and miserable weather abundant, local auction-goers found ways to shrug off the grey and bid on some terrific – and mostly…
The local market for older models might be in hibernation, but with summer approaching in the USA, a sale of quality American muscle machinery saw…
HO Phase Autos, the company behind the original ‘Group C’ body kits for XD and XE model Ford Falcons, is returning after an extended hiatus,…
Unveiled at the 1995 Geneva Motor Show, the Ferrari F50 was created to celebrate the iconic brand’s 50th anniversary. Now, the F50 is celebrating its…
The 2025 Donington Historic Festival, a premier annual event celebrating classic motorsport held at Donington Park from May 2-4, showcased a diverse array of historic…
The 1980s was a time when having the right TV advertising jingle that would get caught in everyone’s ears was key, and Ford was no…
While there are a number of iconic tyre companies that have found innovative ways to advertise their offerings, Goodyear is one brand that has had…
The last series production car to feature a true V16 engine was the Cadillac Series 90, all the way back in 1938. Indeed, it was…
Volkswagen has delivered some truly classic advertisements over the years, whether overt, witty, cheeky, or anything in-between. On occasion, though, the brand has managed to…
The first episode of Alpine’s new video series celebrating its 70-year history features Jean-Charles Rédélé, son of the company’s founder (Image: Alpine) Almost 70 years…
Commercials don't get much more '80s than this, with Honda's commercial for the Japanese-market City hatchback featuring English ska band Madness performing a bespoke song…
Simply subscribe to RetroRides.com.au by filling in your email below and you could win one of 5 Karcher Cleaners or one of 5 Bowdens…
How Adolf Hitler played a key role in the design and development of the original Volkswagen Beetle. From the mind of a maniac to the…
Extensive Australian development work equipped the European-derived VB Commodore for Australia’s harsh driving conditions Some traditional Holden owners were horrified in late 1978 when an…
The revolutionary Range Rover emerged from the questionable Road Rover concept to rewrite the rule book for 4x4 wagons. A retired motor-mechanic mate once opined…
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…
The Countach was the first Lamborghini model to have bodywork produced in-house (Image: Lamborghini) This year marks the 50th since the Lamborghini Countach first entered…
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