DTM Calibra model + bullet mirror + sandblasting cabinet - Gearbox 467

By: Unique Cars Magazine

Date: 26.07.2022

Inside this month's Unique Cars gearbox...

1. DTM Calibra model

Opel saw massive appeal in the DTM and joined the fray with its Calibra as depicted in this Tamiya radio-control racer. Cliff was the major backer, but we don’t reckonit was our Mr Chambers. Like all Tamiya models the detail is exceptional, as is the quality. The polycarbonate body is mounted on the chassis for ease of assembly and the stickers are included. The smooth steering, double wishbone suspension, front and rear differential gears combine to provide excellent driving ability. Be a DTM star for $169.99 available from hobbytechtoys.com.au

2. Classic Bullet mirror

The Healey Factory have seen and fitted millions of these classic Bullet mirrors, being de rigour for British and European sports, saloon and racing cars for decades. And if you do own a British or European classic, are doing it up and need a Bullet mirror, the Healey Factory is the place to go. The base and body are finished in highly polished stainless steel and this English-made high-quality repro can be mounted on either side of the car on the door or guards. It comes with a gasket and all mounting hardware Priced at $121.18 from healeyfactory.com.au

3. Jay Leno Porsche tee

American former talk show king and car nut Jay Leno spruiks about cars, on his show Jay Leno’s Garage. It has an audience almost as big as his TV days gone by and worth a peek. Now Jay Leno’s Garage Australia is up and running and offering a raft of merchandise including this smart long-sleeve tee, paying homage to the Porsche of 1963. American made of the highest quality cotton the long-sleeve tee comes in a range of sizes. Show everyone your love for Porsche in this Jay Leno exclusive. From one car nut to another. Available for $19.95 from jaylenosgarage.com.au

4. Mustang fuel tank

Here’s a new repro gas tank for Ford Mustangs of the 1971-1973 vintage. If you have one of these ponies and its feedbag needs replacing, see the team at All Muscle Car Parts. The steel tanks are designed to slip right in. If you’re undertaking a resto or even an engine rebuild, would you risk that investment with an ingestion of sediment or worse lurking inside the old tank, when an outlay of $360 will take care of it? All Muscle Car Parts has a huge range of spares to suit most makes and models. Check them out at allmusclecarparts.com.au

5. Handyman Sandblasting Cabinet

A one-stop shop for a big range of machinery tools is Hare and Forbes. If you’re tackling a resto it’s a fair bet you’ll need a sand blaster. The SB-100 - Handyman Sandblasting Cabinet has internal dimensions of 590 x 500 x 300-360mm (L x W x H). It features a full view acrylic protective screen & internal low voltage work light, providing a brighter view of what you are working on. The safety hand gloves let you hold the part in one hand while operating the sandblasting gun with the other. Yours for $264.00. machineryhouse.com.au

6. Car blower dryer

These days the chamois has taken a back step to the blower for drying your car. Here’s the Big Boi BlowR Mini Touchless Air Dryer from the Detail Store. It offers a non-contact dry that gets into the nooks and crannies a chamois can’t. Even better the non-contact method greatly reduces the chance of scratches as a chamois, and any potential grit is no longer used. For finicky car owners and enthusiasts like we all are, the BigBoi BlowRMini is the ideal solution. The Big Boi costs $299.90 from detailstore.com.au

 From Unique Cars #467, Jun/Jul 2022

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