Holden, HSV and Porsche classics lure cashed-up buyers unable to holiday overseas

Holden, HSV and Porsche classics lure cashed-up buyers unable to holiday overseas

30 Dec 2020 by Neil Dowling

It's the most depressing year in modern history but it's become a boom time for classic cars as pent up, and locked down, enthusiasts push up prices of collectable Holdens, HSVs and blue-chip ...Read more
Make Way for the Freeway

Make Way for the Freeway

27 Jun 2013 by David Burrell

That's the car, not the big road in Texas, and its plusher sibling, the Wolseley 24/80. And before you ask, 24/80 means 2.4 litres and 80 BHP (that's 59kw in today's currency).The six cylinder ...Read more
My 1956 Austin FX3

My 1956 Austin FX3

3 May 2012 by Mark Hinchliffe

The odometer on this 1956 Austin FX3 reads "92434" miles (148,758km)'', most of which were done in service as a taxi in London until 1971 when it was decommissioned. Rolls-Royce engineer Rainer ...Read more
Austin Healey turns 60

Austin Healey turns 60

9 Mar 2012 by David Burrell

The low-slung two seater was unashamedly aimed at the growing American market and for the next seventeen years the Healey came to epitomise what a high-end sports machine ought to be. Donald ...Read more
My Austin FX3

My Austin FX3

6 Feb 2012 by Mark Hinchliffe

What stories it could tell. The odometer on this 1956 Austin FX3 reads "92434" miles (148,758km)", most of which were done in service as a taxi in London until 1971 when it was decommissioned.  ...Read more
All Historic Races

All Historic Races

26 Sep 2011 by Yvette Destefano

But at the recent Spring Historic meeting a woman took the honours in the Aussie Special event. Newcastle’s Brenda Hunter claimed her win as she powered her 1958 Lasos Holden around the track. ...Read more
My Austin Healey 100S

My Austin Healey 100S

24 Jun 2010 by Mark Hinchliffe

"It just caught my eye and had a nice, timeless shape," says Joe Jarick, 61.  In 1970, Jarick bought one of five Healey 100S race cars brought to Australia for $500 from a Mackay owner. It was in ...Read more
My Rolls-Royce collection

My Rolls-Royce collection

10 Nov 2009 by Mark Hinchliffe

His shed and under his house are packed with various vintage cars, mainly Rolls-Royces, in various forms of restoration.  The retired architect, now 77, says he doesn't restore them to concourse ...Read more
Ford bids for fame

Ford bids for fame

20 Oct 2007 by CarsGuide team

Millions of dollars worth of history's finest cars of all shapes and sizes will go for auction this weekend at the close of the Australian International Motor Show.All eyes will be on the 1971 Ford ...Read more
Brocky's 1929 Austin 7 is restored

Brocky's 1929 Austin 7 is restored

5 Jun 2007 by Ashlee Pleffer

Racing legend Peter Brock drove many race cars in his long and successful career. And with his passing late last year, the value of his classics increased dramatically. So it's not surprising that ...Read more
Peter Brock's Austin 7 boy-racer found in factory

Peter Brock's Austin 7 boy-racer found in factory

8 Nov 2006 by Ray Kershler

The car, originally modified by a 12-year-old Brock with an axe, was the vehicle in which Brock taught himself to drive on the family farm in Victoria. "It's truly amazing," Brock's brother Lewis ...Read more
50 years of TV's best cars

50 years of TV's best cars

16 Sep 2006 by Ashlee Pleffer

From the background to the limelight, cars have been a vital ingredient in Australian television – be it Ted Bullpitt's obsession with his Kingswood, to Kath's "beep beep Barina".The Wiggles would be ...Read more
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