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The legendary Renault 5 Turbo returns as an electric ‘mini-supercar’

This reinterpretation of the Renault 5 Turbo for the modern era marks a return to the French auto industry at its best and maddest when…

Australian motorsport world mourns the loss of Bathurst winner John French

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…

This iconic Ruf CTR Yellowbird could fetch over US$6,000,000 at auction

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…

Here’s your chance to own the first 600mph land speed record car

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 slammed over electric Skyline GT-R misstep

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…

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. Just when you think there are…

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Entertainment

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…

Extraordinary Engines: Jaguars’ XK Six Cylinder

Long time Jaguar fancier and Retro Rides market analyst Cliff Chambers looks at the exceptional six-cylinder engine that kept Jaguar at the pinnacle of British…

Classic TV: Football, Meat Pies, Kangaroos, and Holden Cars

A lyric synonymous with Australian culture, Holden came up with one of the catchiest advertising jingles ever written back in the 1970s. "We love football,…

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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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