John French, shown holding the trophy here, was the 1981 Bathurst 1000 winner alongside Dick Johnson (Image: Dick Johnson/Facebook) The world of Australian motorsport is…
Update, 14 March 2025: Believe it or not, this Ruf CTR's valuation estimate wasn't off the mark at all! When the hammer fell at Gooding…
Spirit of America Sonic I became the holder of the land speed record and the women's land speed record in the 1960s, driven by husband-and-wife…
Nissan's pure-electric R32 conversion has raised the ire of enthusiasts and online commenters (Image: Nissan) Nissan has unveiled what could go down as one of…
This incredibly original barn find 1970 Ford XY Falcon GT is heading to auction after 51 years in storage. Just when you think there are…
Each of the 150 brand-new Mk1 Escort RS models will feature a continuation serial number (Image: Boreham Motorworks) 50 years after production originally ceased, the…
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…
In 2002, Mitsubishi made history by releasing the first all-wheel drive series production car built in Australia, the Magna AWD. Soon after, it also changed…
How the quirky little Volkswagen Beetle emerged from the ruins of post-WW2 Germany to conquer the world. Has any car ever been made, sold and…
Richards and Skaife Bathurst 1000 1992. Image: V8 Supercars To fully understand how the Nissan GT-R earned its monster ‘Godzilla’ moniker, you need to travel…
The local motor industry was more than a little shocked in 1976 when Holden’s LX update of its mid-sized Torana included a stylish new hatchback…
The recipe for success at Bathurst is well established. Of the 61 races held, 51 have been won by a car with a V8 engine…
Forty years ago, there was a changing of the guard at Bathurst. Since 1967 and the arrival of the Ford XR Falcon GT, every car…
How VW replaced the revolutionary Bettle with the innovative Golf, adding the now-iconic GTI badge to help pioneer the hot hatch concept. Volkswagen began the…
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