2005 Holden Monaro CV8 – today’s tempter
Holden’s relaunch of the Monaro brand was a courageous decision, given that, at the time, the idea of a locally-produced coupe seemed dead in the water.
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Oh YeSS – Our Cars
The pic pops-up on the socials every few months. It’s a terrific shot of a dark blue VT Commodore SS on the high-speed track at the Holden Proving Ground (also known by many Holden enthusiasts simply
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My Head Hurts – Mick’s Workshop
One of the issues faced by owners of old cars is that even major components can eventually wear out. What I’ve got in mind is a lovely Lotus Elan we’re working on and we’re dealing with a cylinder
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Zed Shed – Reader Resto
ORIGINAL CAR: 1971 Datsun 240Z
Owner: Luke & Ross Carrington
Length of restoration: 5 years
For us, there is a long relationship with 240Zs. I had
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Road Trip – Morley’s World
So, I have a sister-in-law and her sprog flying in to Melbourne at some ungodly hour to treat 13 Struggle Street like a hotel, while they go off to do things they can’t do at home. Like eating while
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1970 Ford XY GT – today’s tempter
High, wide and handsome pretty much sums up the XY series of Ford Falcons, widely seen as the pick of the early ‘square-rigger’ generations.
While everyone likes to bang on about the premium GT-HO
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Hidden Agenda – Volvo Duo
I may have mentioned this before, but some things are just a slow burn. Pickled herring for breakfast is a good example. Sounds weird to a nation raised on Sugar Pops, but don’t knock it till you’ve
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1970 Austin Healey Sprite – today’s tempter
The Sprite series of mini sports cars were the very definition of cheap and cheerful, right through the several generations that were produced.
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Polarising Performer – HDT VL Group A
Isn’t it amazing how things we sniggered at or simply chucked away decades ago can suddenly be worth big money?
I mean, if you were a little tacker in the late 1970s you might have been taken to the
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2014 Holden SS-V Redline – today’s tempter
The last hurrah for locally-made Holdens turned out to be an exceptional series of cars, allowing the maker to bow out on a high note.
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GTS 1000 – Unique Bikes
There is no question that Yamaha had bold intentions when it first penned the GTS1000.
It was to be the corporate techno flagship, with ABS in some markets (very unusual in a Japanese model in those days),
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1980 WB Holden – today’s tempter
Trading Places – Market Watch
As we leave this year’s Melbourne Cup in the mirror and ignore wailing from those desperate for an interest-rate cut, has much in the market for older vehicles really changed?
Most notable was the
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2014 Audi R8 – today’s tempter
While even now the styling looks modern, Audi’s R8 V8 is widely seen as a future classic worthy of adding to any decent collection.
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2017 Mustang GT – Reader Rides
I bought the car new in 2018. Being a detailer and a dent repair guy, I came across quite a few of them and liked the shape, it tickled my fancy. So I decided to spoil myself with a brand new car.
They’re
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1990 Peugeot 205 GTi – today’s tempter
While hot hatches are a familiar sight on our roads, that wasn’t always the case. And this Peugeot was one of the pioneers.
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Circle Work – The Three Valleys 2024
Have you ever been driving through some part of regional Australia, the engine singing as you carve through the hills on a glorious stretch of road?
There’s something deeply satisfying about the freedom
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WA government expanding Concessions for Classics scheme
Thousands of classic cars in Western Australia are set to benefit from the state government’s expansion of the ‘Concessions for Classics’ (C4C) scheme this year.
The WA government has
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MG Specials, Camaros, Interceptors and more – Ones That Got Away
NOVEMBER 2003 – MG SPECIAL
Every so often we find a car that perfectly fits the definition of ‘unique’ and defies attempts to discover anything about it. The shape of thisRead More
Unique Cars issue 500 out now!
It’s a big milestone and we’re celebrating with a mix of fresh and retro legends.
Inside the latest issue:
Bill Bourke’s amazing 428 XW Falcon;
Moffat vs Brock retro feature;
David vs
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