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Bugatti Veyron Le Petit Tour

Bugatti marks 20 years of the Veyron with luxurious French driving tour

In some ways, it’s hard to imagine that the Bugatti Veyron came along to blow the doors off every other car out there two whole…

The ‘Streets of Willow Springs’ road course at Willow Springs International Raceway

America’s oldest racing circuit earns major upgrade

Willow Springs International Raceway, the oldest permanent road course in the United States, has unveiled its latest set of major renovations to two of its…

Mazda 787B at Fuji Speedway for Mazda Fan Festa 2024

Mazda Fan Festa 2025 to bring Le Mans legends and rotary power to Fuji Speedway

Located in the shadow of Mount Fuji, Mazda Fan Festa 2025 promises an all-encompassing dive into the rowdy, rorty world of Mazda and its iconic…

Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe in Rosso Fiammante

Ferrari revives the Testarossa name for SF90 successor

The original Ferrari Testarossa was an undoubted icon of the 1980s, but this legendary nameplate is set to make a return for the 21st century.…

Two Mini JCW hot hatches designed in collaboration with Deus Ex Machina

Mini partners with Aussie lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina for two wild hot hatch concepts

With their visible seams, chunky switches and traditional levers these raw, handcrafted Mini’s celebrate the ‘beauty of imperfection’, and they even have an Aussie connection.…

Tom Hartley Jnr with the Mansour Ojjeh McLaren Collection

Secretive buyer snaps up major McLaren collection

An astounding collection of McLaren road cars spanning the brand’s history has been snapped up by a single buyer in a secretive deal. The lineup…

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Entertainment

Commodore VT-VX Feature: What Alternatives Were There?

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.  …

Video: Restomod – MST Cars Ford Escort Mk1

What is it like to drive the ultimate restomod Ford Escort Mk2? We ride shotgun with Johnny Smith as he samples one of the world's…

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 Ford Falcon: From a Humble Sedan to a Barnstorming Coupe

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…

Top Tips for Buying a Used BMW E36 M3 (1994-1999)

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…

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…

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