BMW 1500
In December 1959, the unthinkable nearly happened—BMW was on the brink of disappearing. Luckily a determined group of dealers and a smart lawyer staved off disaster, and through a private investor, the company’s future was secured.
When South Australian-based restoration and customisation specialists Auto Transformers said they had a project they wanted to share with us, we knew we were in for something special. That was confirmed when pics and details of this awesome 1939 Lincoln Zephyr custom hot rod landed in our in box. What makes this one extra special is that it’s the personal ride of Auto Transformers’ Andrew Mitchell, who recently spent some time explaining the build and the ideas behind it.
While probably not as well known as Ford’s F-Series light duty trucks, Chevrolet’s C-Series were part of an overall range that was significantly more successful.
A new addition to this year’s Maclean’s Bridge at Lakeside Sports and Classic Car Festival on May 19 – 20 is the ‘Bydesign Concours de Facsimile’, a concours devoted exclusively to replica classics.
Carroll Shelby, the performance car guru behind the Cobras and Mustangs that bore his name, has passed away, age 89. An official release from Carroll Shelby International Inc. stated that the Texan passed away on May 10, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas.
Giving a whole new meaning to the words “dedication” and “determination”, Paul Oakley’s project is something special. It’s not just a great-looking car. There’s also a great story behind it.
Bonhams’ recent ‘Hendon RAF Museum Collectors Motor Cars’ auction in the UK attracted a diverse range of consignments. One of the more interesting – at least to music aficionados - was a 1950 Pontiac Chieftain DeLuxe convertible.
Unrestored cars have been attracting big dollars of late, as evidenced by the huge amounts paid for the ‘Lake Maggiore’ Bugatti and an early Oldsmobile at auctions overseas. The latest example of this trend came at Bonhams UK’s ‘Hendon RAF Museum Collectors Motor Cars Auction’ on April 30.
Scheduled for this coming Monday, May 7th, Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic Auction has already attracted a diverse range of consignments. While the 1930 Bentley 4.5 litre saloon is expected to attract top dollar, there’s plenty to appeal to Aussie muscle car fans, namely an LC GTR XU1 Torana, E38 R/T Charger and HDT VK Group 3.
Under near perfect Autumn skies, the annual RACV Classic Showcase enjoyed one of its best patronised events ever, with almost 1200 vehicles on display for the April 29 event in the Flemington Racecourse member’s car park.
Australia is relatively new to the form of motorsport called “Time Attack”, but it has been one of the fastest-growing forms of motorsport around the world in recent years.
Tasmanian Jason White takes out his second Targa Tasmania title in three years, taking his Lamborghini Gallardo to victory in Hobart on the weekend.
This year’s Maclean’s Bridge at Lakeside Sports and Classic Car Festival on May 19 – 20 will feature a new concours event devoted to replica classics - the ‘Bydesign Concours de Facsimile’.
One of only two 1957 Ferrari 625 TRC Spiders built will be auctioned off at RM Auctions' Monaco event next month.
Less than a year after making its debut at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show in London, the Morris Minor was one of the UK’s most talked about and sought after cars. The Minor was also starting to make its mark around the globe.
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15KID | 16/05/2012
The 19th Annual Wagga Wagga Swap Meet, conducted by the CLASSIC HISTORIC AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AUSTRALI
JUST_EVENTS_TEAM | 09/05/2012
Here we are at Tamworth for the Country Classic Car Show. If you are in the area come down tomorrow
JUST_EVENTS_TEAM | 05/05/2012
The RACV Classic Showcase on Sunday provided a glimpse of history's finest European automobiles, in
JUST_EVENTS_TEAM | 30/04/2012
The Just Cars Geelong Revival for 2012 has received enormous interest from many people wanting to
JUST CARS GEELONG REVIVAL | 26/04/2012
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14/10/2012 06:00 AM - 14/10/2012 08:00 PM
Jindera Sports Ground
11/08/2012 06:00 AM - 12/08/2012 05:00 PM
Seaforth
15/07/2012 10:00 AM - 15/07/2012 08:00 PM
Eagle Farm Racecourse
18/08/2012 09:00 AM - 19/08/2012 08:00 PM
Burswood Dome- great Eastern Highway, Burswood
01/12/2012 08:00 AM - 02/12/2012 08:00 PM
Geelong Waterfront precinct