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      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
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      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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