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Encor Series 1 – Lotus Esprit

Encor reveals V8-powered tribute to the Lotus Esprit S1

British startup Encor Design has revealed the ultimate Lotus Esprit restomod to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original concept’s 1975 Paris Motor Show debut.…

Mr and Mrs Williams' 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage, post-restoration at Aston Martin Works

Aston Martin Works restores DB5 after years of neglect

Aston Martin Works, the British brand’s heritage and restoration service, has completed an immense restoration project on a stunning DB5 that has been kept in…

Grand Prix of South America

Legendary 1948 Grand Prix of South America to be revived in 2026

Famously dubbed the “greatest ever road race” and attracting the likes of Juan Manuel Fangio and the Galvez brothers, the 1948 Grand Prix of South…

1977 Volkswagen T2 Bus Azul

Volkswagen reveals restored Kombi that survived the California wildfires

During the Southern California Palisades Fire in January 2025, a Volkswagen Kombi became an unexpected symbol of resilience after somehow surviving the inferno. The 1977…

The Beast Rolls Royce

Unleash ‘The Beast’: Custom car that enraged Rolls-Royce set to cross the auction block

Perhaps at some point in the distant past you heard about a Rolls-Royce that was powered by a massive aero engine and would spit fire…

1967 Ford Mustang Fastback - 'Eleanor' Tribute

Collector plate prices dwarf car values in early November auction action

If you were logged into the live auction feed from Burns & Co on the evening of November 11, you may have missed the drama…

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Entertainment

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: Jaguar’s 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,…

Unicorn: 1970 Porsche Tapiro

In the world of automotive design, few collaborations have captivated car enthusiasts quite like the 1970 Porsche Tapiro. Born from the innovative minds at ItalDesign,…

Unicorn: 1969 Holden Hurricane

The Holden Hurricane, unveiled at the 1969 Melbourne Motor Show, was a futuristic concept car that pushed the boundaries of innovation and design. The Hurricane…

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Originals

Broken Dreams: The Ilinga

A series on cars that had promise but were doomed to fail. Cliff Chambers looks back on his interview with competition car designer Tony Farrell…

Top 10: Collector Holdens

Holden was for 70 years an emblem of Australia. Billed as ‘Australia’s Own Car’ it benefited from the absence of any real competition during its…

Commodore VT-VX Feature: Why Holden’s 1997 VT was a future classic in the making.

Why Holden’s 1997 VT Commodore was a future classic in the making. Holden’s VT Commodore and Calais sedan arrived with a bang in August 1997,…

Top Tips for Buying a Used Holden Commodore VT-VX

Top tech tips on how to avoid buying a bucket with emerging club-plate classics the Holden VT-VX Series Commodores.   From 1997 to 2002, the VT…

Commodore VT-VX Feature : How HSV delivered on the performance promise

Holden’s VT Commodore of 1997 gave HSV the platform it needed to take its Australian-made performance cars to the next level.    Holden’s 1997 VT Commodore…

Almost Great: Nissan 300ZX

The Nissan 300ZX, a popular sports car from the 1990s, is often remembered for its sleek design, powerful engine, and advanced technology for its time.…

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