Inside this month's Unique Cars gearbox
1. Drive by wire
Static die-cast models of classic cars have been around for ages and are as popular as ever for collectors. But now classic cars are being turned into radio-controlled models for even more fun and excitement.
For example, here we have a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Coupe finished in Tropical Turquoise that looks very authentic.
However, under that sleek body lies a 1:10 Fazer 4wd Mk2 system with Syncro 2.4Ghz Radio and Brushed Motor Driveline FZ02L. All that means is it’s fast and you can drive it. Priced at $469.95 from rcgarage.com
2. Carpeted
Want to smarten up the cabin of your Fairlane and look after the carpet? These Trufit carpet mats are tailored to ZJ, ZK, ZL Fairlanes. They provide maximum protection and make it easier to clean and keep clean.
The mats are offered in 14 colours and made from high-grade loop pile, plush pile or super plush pile. To keep the mats sitting flat a stiffening layer is built in and the Maxpider backing acts like Velcro to hold the mats firmly in place.
All come with a driver’s vinyl heel mat and the edges are bound in your choice of colour. From $69 at trufitauto.com.au
3. Hot hoops
Paul and Gay Zazryn are no strangers to the classic car scene. For over a quarter of a century they ran an independent Jaguar sales and service business and since 2002 they’ve been the sole Australasian distributor of Dunlop Wire Wheels and LA Custom Wires since 2006.
One of their latest products to arrive on their shelves is the LA Custom 13×7-inch Rev 100sp wire wheels that will brighten up any car and give classics back their authentic look.
Made from the highest quality materials these wheels suit many makes and models. From $397.50 acww.com.au
4. Light me up
If you are fortunate enough to own a VH Holden Commodore SL/E sedan our mates at Rare Spares have a treat for you to give the rear end a fresh new look. It is a tail light extension kit that runs right across the back panel.
The kit costs $1049.85 and for that you get left-hand & right-hand tail light lenses and tail light extensions. The kit also includes black-coloured housing assembly and black stripes across lens faces.
All screws and gaskets come with the kit along with instructions, and fitting it is a cinch. Grab a set from rarespares.net.au
5. HO HO HO
Hot on the heels of the sold‑out previous GT-HO registers, comes a nuts and bolts record of the 260 Phase 1 GT-HOs that were built. In this new book by Ford GT-HO historian, Ross Vasse there are the build specs for every Windsor HOs built, along with build anomalies and one-offs like the GT-HO with a factory-fit auto.
Info includes each car’s colour and trim any factory options, and even the day it came off the assembly line, the dealer it went to and the day it was sold. $275 plus postage. thegthoregister.com.au
6. Careful now
There is nothing worse than leaning over your toy as you are trying to work on it while being terrified the entire time of scratching or marking the precious paintwork, or worse still dropping a spanner, socket or screwdriver on the panel.
The good news is, thanks to Eagle Auto Parts you can kiss those worrying days goodbye and go and grab yourself a set of Holley original fender gripper, fender cover.
These quality and durable covers are gentle on the paint and protect the guards from any spills and drops. Available with various logos at $55 from eagleautoparts.com.au
From Unique Cars #477, April 2023