1. RICHO’S GT-HO
Before lobbing on our shores with his Sidchrome Mustang, Jim Richards was an established star in his native NZ. One of his cars was this Falcon XY GT-HO. Now you can get your hands on a 1:32-scale model. Adorned with racing decals, this detailed model showcases one of the greatest touring cars, driven by one of the best. If you’re a Jim Richards fan, a Ford GT-HO fan or a touring car enthusiast, this superbly crafted model deserves a place on the shelf. Price is $66.
2. SHINE ONE
Chrome & Metal Polish is the ‘go-to’ for cleaning, rejuvenating and protecting chrome and other metal surfaces, giving them back their original shine and lustre. E-Valance Chrome & Metal polish is specially formulated to remove tarnish, mould, grease, grime, dirt and other spillages from all types of metal surfaces, especially chrome. The enhanced formulation cleans and enhances all metal surfaces, producing a deep, rich, streak-free mirror shine.
Available from thehealeyfactory.com.au
3. HUSH
Trufit has Autohush under-bonnet insulation pads for VB-VK Commodores. These pads absorb more noise than most other types due to their multi-density construction which covers a larger range of noise frequencies than other single-layer products. As they are pre-moulded and cut-to-size they can be installed in seconds and come with clips to fit the factory holes, They exceed international standards and are fire retardant and resist absorption of oils, petrol etc.
From $249 trufitauto.com.au
4. RACK ‘EM UP
If you’ve turned your shed into a trip down memory lane and are looking for that extra something, Nostalgia Highway are the ones to see. Most of you will remember the Olympic Tyre brand, made in West Footscray and Somerton in Victoria. Now you can relive the past with the Tyre Display Rack (tyre not included) adorned with the Olympic logo stuck on both sides. It’s made of high-grade steel with adjustable widths to suit different-size tyres, and is available in other tyre brands.
It costs $66 from nostalgiahighway.com.au
5. RACEWEAR
Have a squizz at this Porsche racing jacket. This lightly quilted jacket features a stand-up collar, zip and hem buckle. There are plenty of storage spaces too (the jacket not the car) with a chest pocket, a sleeve pocket, two side pockets and an inside pocket. It has Porsche push buttons (yes, the jacket) and a chest strap inspired by the colours of the Porsche 956, which took Australian Vern Schuppan to victory at Le Mans. On the back is a large Porsche racing logo.
Priced from $433 at shop3.porsche.com/australia
6. GRILLED
While the Mazda R100 may not be the first car to come to mind when thinking muscle, these devilish rotaries were quick and packed a decent punch back in the day, while sounding like nothing else. If you’re lucky enough to have an R100 and it’s in need of a new snout to complete a resto or it has tarnished, get on the blower as these are brand new reproduction stainless-steel grilles, to suit the diminutive rotary Mazda. The badge is not included though. Shipping is Australia wide and the grille costs $1000.