Inside this month's Unique Cars gearbox...
1. Iron Lion Coupe
When new, the HX Holden LE coupe was an exclusive car and now this 1:18 scale diecast model is exclusive to Games World. Just 500 of the Opaline Blue with Firebird wheels and cream interior coupes will be made. Talk about detail, it has opening doors, bonnet and boot, plus the spare wheel, wheel brace and jack.
The inspiration for the scale car comes from the legendary GM designer Leo Pruneau and the Opaline Blue with Firebird wheels, HX GTS sedan he created for the 1977 Melbourne Motor Show. Priced at $299.99. from gamesworld.com.au
2. Video vision
Tired of searching for the oil leak or that dropped washer… or worse? You need this handy 640×480 pixel resolution video camera. It has a one-metre flexible cable with an IP67 camera head LED lights on either side of the lens to deliver a clear image on the 72x54mm colour screen.
It also comes with a two-metre extension cable and images can be rotated 90 degrees and magnified. Also included is a magnetic pick up tool, a 45-degree mirror tool and is powered by 4 x AA batteries, which are included. Price $176 inc GST.
From machineryhouse.com.au
3. Hoppers for Stoppers
Established in 1990 by hot rodder Peter Koning, it didn’t take long before word got out that Hoppers Stoppers was the place to curb pace. His garage quickly filled with rods, custom cars, collectables and restorations. With qualifications in mechanical engineering, Peter and his team design their own brake upgrade kits and currently have a range of over 150.
Each kit is designed to DOTARS code LG for brake system modifications and includes all brackets, bolts, spacers, bearings, custom hoses OEM callipers, and DBA rotors and come with detailed fitting instructions. Check them out at hoppers.com.au
4. Repros
Got an old LandCruiser that’s a bit bent and beaten, or in the process of doing one up? Before you do anything check out Musclecar Parts. Sounds weird but these guys have a full spread of reproduction panels, cowls, window surrounds, brackets roof turrets, firewalls, half-body cabs and tubs to suit the Toyota FJ 40 series.
Of course, if you have a muscle car it goes without saying they’re a must-have on your smartphone, laptop or iPad. Check out the Toyota FJ40 parts and bits for a host of other makes and models at allmusclecarparts.com.au
5. Slick Suspension
K-Mac is a player in adjustable strut top and bushing kits and years ago successfully helped Allan Moffat’s Falcon Superbirds stick to Mount Panorama like glue. Now you can make your Volvo corner like never before with K-Mac’s adjustable camber and caster kits.
Easy to fit with no need to remove the strut, just replace the existing strut top mounts with K-Mac aircraft grade aluminium fully adjustable units and bingo. You can adjust the caster and camber as well See all the range at k-mac-camber-kits.com
6. Wheely good
The place to go to enhance your pony car is Mustang Motorsport. Give it a new look with these RTR Aero 7 20-inch wheels. These forged aluminium wheels were designed and developed in conjunction with Mustang tuner Vaughn Gittin Jr.
They have a split Y-spoke design and finished in satin charcoal. The set has two 20×9.5-inch wheels with 33mm offset for the front and two 20×10.5-inch wheels with 45mm offset for the rear and they clear the Brembo brake callipers. Suitable for all 2015-2022 Mustangs and priced at $3000 a set. From mustangmotorsport.com.au
From Unique Cars #476, March 2023