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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

Time-lapse restoration: 1978 Holden One Tonner

This is as close to car porn as we're willing to publish. If you're anything like us, then watching an abandoned car lovingly brought back…

Restoration: 1948 GMC Truck

It takes a special breed of auto enthusiast to tackle a rust-to-remarkable restoration, but thankfully for us there are "visionaries" like Kyle from Carter Auto…

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Originals

Retro Rides Presents VW Beetle- How the Beetle Achieved Cult Status

How the Volkswagen Beetle won friends and influenced people all around the world. Few cars have achieved the cult status of the Volkswagen Beetle. Some pundits…

Rear View: Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R 1969

Decades before the R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R famously won the 1991 Bathurst 1000, it’s grandaddy the 1969 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R stalked the expressways of Japan.   Japan…

Retro Rides Presents: VW Beetle – Australian Assembly Commences at Clayton, Victoria

How the quirky little Volkswagen Beetle emerged from the ruins of post-WW2 Germany to conquer the world. Has any car ever been made, sold and…

How the Nissan GT-R became King of The Mountain for two years running, helping create the legend of Godzilla.

Richards and Skaife Bathurst 1000 1992. Image: V8 Supercars To fully understand how the Nissan GT-R earned its monster ‘Godzilla’ moniker, you need to travel…

Top Tips for Buying a Used Holden Torana LX SS V8 Hatch (1976-78)

The local motor industry was more than a little shocked in 1976 when Holden’s LX update of its mid-sized Torana included a stylish new hatchback…

Top 5 Unlikely Bathurst 1000 Heroes

The recipe for success at Bathurst is well established. Of the 61 races held, 51 have been won by a car with a V8 engine…

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