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Alpine celebrates its 70-year history with new video series
Almost 70 years ago in July 1955, Renault dealer and rally driver Jean Rédélé created Alpine. Originally a standalone brand, the mission was simple: to create a French sports car brand based on Renault powertrains.
Classic TV: Honda City (feat. Madness)
Advertising from the 1980s doesn't get much quirkier than when Honda teamed up with English ska band Madness to promote its latest hatchback of the day, the City
Classic TV: Mitsubishi Magna AWD
In 2002, Mitsubishi made history by releasing the first all-wheel drive series production car built in Australia, the Magna AWD. Soon after, it also changed history with the same car's advertising campaign.
Time-lapse: The Alfararri - 1974 Alfa GTV 2000
We never tire of restomods at Retro Rides, because we love watching neglected hulks brought back to motoring life... with a twist. This 1974 is a classic example of the breed. Abandoned under a tree, it was stripped to bare metal and rebuilt single-handedly.
Classic TV: Hey Charger - Chrysler Valiant
‘Hey Charger’ was the tagline for Chrysler’s Valiant Charger in the 1970s, and it has remained part of the local vernacular ever since. The combination of pretty women, Chrysler’s Valiant Charger sports coupe and the ‘V for victory’ hand signal proved a strong selling point.
Top 10: Collector Ford Falcons
Retro Rides market analyst tracks the performance of some of the most collectable Ford Falcons and Fairlanes of the past 40 years and chooses his top 10 investment grade models, all with capacity for further value growth.
Commodore VT-VX Feature : How HSV delivered on the performance promise
Holden’s VT Commodore of 1997 gave HSV the platform it needed to take its Australian-made performance cars to the next level. Holden’s 1997 VT Commodore represented a significant lift in features and sophistication versus its predecessor and HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) reacted by boosting the number of models to which it applied its distinctive lion-and-racing-helmet badge.
Car Detailing Restoration : 2001 Honda NSX
The horror of Honda's 1990s performance icon, abandoned and neglected in the woods. Luckily for this Honda, the problems were nothing that a serious session in the detailing shop - and a few minor replacements - couldn't fix.
Almost Great: Nissan 300ZX
The Nissan 300ZX, a popular sports car from the 1990s, is often remembered for its sleek design, powerful engine, and advanced technology for its time. However, while the 300ZX had many positive attributes that made it a good sports car, there were certain aspects that held it back from achieving greatness in the eyes of enthusiasts and critics alike.
Time-lapse restoration: 1991 BMW 320i Convertible
Normally, when we talk about restorations, the subject of the resto is older - and a touch more characterful - than the 1991 BMW 320i Convertible. But there is a corner of the automotive enthusiast world that finds the BMW E30 impossible to resist.
Classic TV : Holden Torana RTS with Peter Brock
"Radial Tuned Suspension" was the message in the classic 1977 TV Commercial featuring Peter Brock driving the Holden Torana LX. What better advocate could you have for explaining what Holden engineers did to transition vehicle dynamics from bias-ply tyres to steel-belted radials than Peter Brock?
Commodore VT-VX Feature: What Alternatives Were There?
Check out these three late 1990s modern-classic alternatives to Holden’s VT Commodore. How Ford’s controversial AU Falcon buried engineering excellence beneath its awkward body styling.
Video: Restomod - MST Cars Ford Escort Mk1
What is it like to drive the ultimate restomod Ford Escort Mk2? We ride shotgun with Johnny Smith as he samples one of the world's most valuable Escort restomods from Motorsport-Tools.
