The Australian-assembled Studebaker Lark was a much-loved patrol car on 1960s streets. This example’s now driven by a man once chased by them.
Picture the scene: it’s the early 1960s and a larrikin,
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Peter and his red Ford hot rod
“Mechanics is mechanics, and a lot of it is common sense,” explained Peter Goodger, proudly standing beside his 1934 Ford hot rod.
Such wisdom is typical of age and experience, and the 74-year-old
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Such wisdom is typical of age and experience, and the 74-year-old
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A look at a classic MG
Affordable roadsters are depressingly rare these days. In decades past a young chap (or young miss) could reasonably expect to afford a new or near-new drop-top sporting car to get their kicks. And how
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Ian’s piece of Citroen history
From the deserts of Africa and the Northern Territory to workshops across Europe, Ian Steele’s life with Citroens is a proper adventure story.
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History of Penrite at Lane 88
The Dymond family-owned Lane 88 Auto Museum opened on the 18th of June 2022 on the site of Penrite Oil’s previous headquarters and blending plant at 88 Lewis Road Wantirna South.
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First love: Shannon Pilon’s Mini adoration
Shannon Pilon’s mechanic life started with racing Minis, giving him the skills to create and maintain his own very special version.
You never forget your first car. In it we get our first taste of freedom;
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Le Mans legend: The Shelby Daytona
Only six Shelby Daytona Coupes were built for racing in the 1960s, and each is today worth millions. How about an Aussie-made reproduction instead? Words and images from Iain Curry.
On
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Safe and Sand: Fraser Island 4x4ing
We all know what proper preparation prevents, and Troy Bennett takes pre-planning to the next level on a Mazda BT-50 event on K’gari Fraser Island.
Imagine you’re a car company launching a new vehicle.
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Check out this Torana Revamp That’ll Have you Feeling Nostalgic
Leo Nech’s first car – a Holden LJ Torana – was stolen and crashed in the early 1970s. Fifty years later a restoration project has rekindled that first love.
Half a century ago, Peter Perfect stormed
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The Loved Bug
Today’s teenagers seem to buy only dual cab utes or soulless SUVs. Alfie Rowley and his 1963 VW Beetle shows there’s a far classier way to begin your motoring life.
Herbie has
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