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…
BMW’s famous tagline has subtly sat below its roundel on its US print advertising since the 1970s There are few taglines in the automotive industry…
The iconic 'Changes' advert creates a clever play on the Golf's enduring reliability (Image: History of Advertising Trust) Volkswagen has long been known for its…
On this week's episode of the Retro Rides Podcast, hosts Rich Fowler and Cam Jurd get under the hood on Auction News, the best of…
Sometimes, the simplest advertising is the most effective Sometimes, simplicity sells the message best when it comes to automotive advertising, and that's exactly what Mitsubishi…
On this week's instalment of The Retro Rides Podcast, Rich Fowler sat down for a chat with Mark Hawwa, founder of the Distinguished Gentleman's Drive.…
The Retro Rides Podcast has officially launched this week, with the first episode now live on YouTube for you to enjoy. Hosted by Cam Jurd…
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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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