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…
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,…
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…
The Timed Shootout at the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard produced some incredible action this weekend. Not every one of the fastest runs…
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…
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…
We never tire of restomods at Retro Rides, because we love watching neglected hulks brought back to motoring life... with a twist. This 1974 Alfa Romeo…
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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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