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…
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…
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'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…
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…
Each of the 150 brand-new Mk1 Escort RS models will feature a continuation serial number (Image: Boreham Motorworks) 50 years after production originally ceased, the…
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…
The horror of Honda's 1990s performance icon, abandoned and neglected in the woods. Luckily for this Honda, the problems were nothing that a serious session…
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.…
Normally, when we talk about restorations, the subject of the resto is older - and a touch more characterful - than the 1991 BMW 320i…
"Radial Tuned Suspension" was the message in the classic 1977 TV Commercial featuring Peter Brock driving the Holden Torana LX. What better advocate could you…
Check out these three late 1990s modern-classic alternatives to Holden’s VT Commodore. How Ford’s controversial AU Falcon buried engineering excellence beneath its awkward body styling. …
Very few automotive manufacturers can boast the sports car lineage of Nissan’s Z. An icon for more than 50 years, the Z has been the…
On October 6, 1974, a Ford Falcon XA Hardtop thundered home to win Australia’s most famous motor race, the Hardie Ferodo 1000. In rain-drenched conditions…
The E36 M3 range included sedan, coupe, and convertible body styles Australians prior to 1994 had only known BMW’s M3 in its role as a…
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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…
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