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1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR 428 V8 Automatic

September Auction Update: Muscle cars set new records while rego plate soars past $2 million

Muscle car enthusiasts dream of the day they can build a big shed in a secure location and fill it with perfect examples of every…

Bugatti Veyron Le Petit Tour

Bugatti marks 20 years of the Veyron with luxurious French driving tour

In some ways, it’s hard to imagine that the Bugatti Veyron came along to blow the doors off every other car out there two whole…

The ‘Streets of Willow Springs’ road course at Willow Springs International Raceway

America’s oldest racing circuit earns major upgrade

Willow Springs International Raceway, the oldest permanent road course in the United States, has unveiled its latest set of major renovations to two of its…

Mazda 787B at Fuji Speedway for Mazda Fan Festa 2024

Mazda Fan Festa 2025 to bring Le Mans legends and rotary power to Fuji Speedway

Located in the shadow of Mount Fuji, Mazda Fan Festa 2025 promises an all-encompassing dive into the rowdy, rorty world of Mazda and its iconic…

Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe in Rosso Fiammante

Ferrari revives the Testarossa name for SF90 successor

The original Ferrari Testarossa was an undoubted icon of the 1980s, but this legendary nameplate is set to make a return for the 21st century.…

Two Mini JCW hot hatches designed in collaboration with Deus Ex Machina

Mini partners with Aussie lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina for two wild hot hatch concepts

With their visible seams, chunky switches and traditional levers these raw, handcrafted Mini’s celebrate the ‘beauty of imperfection’, and they even have an Aussie connection.…

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Entertainment

Classic TV: Ford Falcon XR8

Must be stuck in third! A blue streak rockets across the barren landscape, its two fully ignited jet engines spewing flame as it accelerates to…

Top 5 Videos of Goodwood Revival 2024

The only historic motor race meeting to be staged entirely in a period theme, Goodwood Revival is an immersive celebration of iconic cars and fashion.…

Classic TV: Going Ford is the Going Thing (1960s)

Kids riding in the back of utes and a swingin' psychedelic pop jingle – big brand TV commercials sure have changed significantly in the past…

Classic TV: Cog by Honda

The Honda Cog Tv Commercial created controversy as many thought computer graphics were used Cog is a British TV ad launched by Honda in 2003 to…

Extraordinary Engines: Why the Gen III V8 Engine was a performance hero

How the US-sourced Gen III V8 put a cracker under the bonnet of Holden’s mid-1999 VT2 Commodore.    IN 2024, IT WILL BE 25 years…

Classic TV: BMW The Hire Series 1

Oftentimes, branded content is easy to spot from a mile away. You can always tell when an out-of-place product has been forced into a limelight…

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Originals

Subscribe and Win at Retro Rides – 5 Bowdens Wash Packs and 5 Karcher Cleaners to be won and entry is Free!

 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…

Retro Rides Presents VW Beetle: How Hitler played a role in the development of the original Volkswagen Beetle

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…

Top Tips for Buying a Used Holden VB-VH Commodore SL/E (1978-83)

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…

Rear View: 1970 Range Rover

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…

Retro Rides Presents VW Beetle: How To Spot An ‘Early’ From a ‘Late’ or a ‘Super’.

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…

Here’s how the Lamborghini Countach was built by hand

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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