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Top Tips for Buying a Used Ford Falcon/Fairmont XA-XC (1972-79)
Ford Falcon XA-XC values have improved significantly, but these cars still don’t match the popularity of earlier XW-XY versions. Basic cars still don't generate enough money to justify high-value restorations and can often be stripped for any usable parts.
Rear View: Aston Martin DB5
The Aston Martin DB5 was built in tiny numbers compared to its contemporary British rival the Jaguar E-Type, but its enduring association with one of the most successful film franchises in history helped propel the luxury grand tourer coupe to cinematic and automotive immortality.
Celebrating 90 years of the Škoda Superb
The Škoda Superb may only be a relatively recent addition to the Australian automotive landscape, having first launched here in 2010, but 2025 marks 90 years since its debut in its homeland, then-Czechoslovakia.
Magnarrific: Here’s why the Mitsubishi Magna deserves more love
While Holden and Ford may have produced the best-known locally-designed darlings of the Australian automotive industry’s heyday, the Commodore and Falcon you’ve likely owned at least one of or were at least driven around in as a child, there was of course a third major player that sat alongside them: the Mitsubishi Magna.
Legends: Meet the ‘Porsche of the East’, the Škoda 130 RS
Turning 50 this year, the Škoda 130 RS was a powerhouse in Czechoslovak motorsport during the 1970s and 1980s, winning numerous titles in both international rallying and circuit racing.
How To Check Out and Buy a Classic Car at Auction
According to the folklore surrounding automotive auctions, you’re best not to wave at a friend or scratch your nose during proceedings, or you might just buy a car. Today, it’s a different world where everyone plays by a new set of rules and it’s hard to do anything by accident.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Fiat 500 (1957-72)
As a country renowned for large families, Italy was hardly the place to be selling miniature cars. Yet, the most successful Italian model of the 1950s was the tiny Fiat 500.
The Jannarelly Ælla-60 is a mystery restomod built for purists
You'd be forgiven for thinking Ælla-60 is the name of one of Elon Musk's children, but it's actually the name of one of the most interesting restomods to be revealed recently.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Chrysler Valiant AP5-AP6 (1963-66)
Chrysler joined the locally-manufactured Australian family car market in 1962 with its radical R Series Valiant, but less than two years later had reverted to a design that was equally remarkable for its conservatism.
Broken Dreams: Australian Six (1919-24)
While we think of Holden and Ford as the pioneers of the Aussie automobile, back in 1919 there was an earlier attempt at building an Australian Six.
The Retro Rides Podcast Episode 5: An interview with Adelaide Motorsport Festival director Tim Possingham
On this episode of The Retro Rides Podcast, Cam and Rich are joined by Tim Possingham, director of the Adelaide Motorsport Festival and Adelaide Rally.
Retro Rides Presents Ford Falcon EA-ED: Why it Makes for a Great First-Time Classic Purchase
Even if you’re not a typical blue-blood Ford fan, early 1990s Falcon make for a great first-time classic, provided you watch out for a few common pitfalls.
Rear View: Honda NSX
Benchmarked against the Ferrari 328 and with development input from the great Ayrton Senna himself, the Honda NSX introduced a feast of firsts, its stunning performance, innovative design and outstanding quality impacting every supercar since.
