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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.
Top Tips for Buying a Used Subaru Brumby (1984-94)
Subaru began selling its versatile 4WD Brumby utility on the Australian market in 1977, but it took until 1982 for a more powerful and comfortable second-generation version to arrive.
Ones to Watch: Retro Rides’ Guide to the Best Buys in 2025
Retro Rides inaugural list of ‘Ones To Watch’ uses 2024 auction and market results to identify classic cars with prospects for renewed growth in 2025 and beyond.
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Retro Rides Presents Ford Falcon EA-ED: The Evolution of the Fifth-Gen Falcon
Ford’s fifth-generation Falcon, the EA series, represented the biggest march forward in the Aussie Ford’s history. But quality problems put a stumble in its step.
Rolls-Royce Celebrates 100 Years of Phantom History in 2025
In 2025, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars marks the centenary of the launch of the first Phantom. Throughout its history, the Phantom nameplate has been reserved for the pinnacle model in the marque’s portfolio.
Retro Rides Presents: 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2
This is why Retro Rides’ own Michael Stahl, a 40-year career motoring journalist, bought his 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 back in 2012.
Rear View: 1961 Lincoln Continental
With its trademark suicide doors and elegant slab-side body work, the 1961 Lincoln Continental was the pinnacle of the US automotive industry when released. Boasting a feast of luxury innovations, a mighty 7.0-litre V8 and an equally mighty 2300kg kerb weight, it set a benchmark for design elegance and innovation.
A Brief History of the Morris Minor
The humble Morris Minor built an unlikely Aussie fan base, with the Traveller wagon finding a particular audience in rural Australia.
How To Check Out and Buy a Classic Car, Sight Unseen
If you’ve ever looked at a classic car advertised on the other side of the country but baulked at the idea of how to get it to you, then Retro Rides’ market analyst Cliff Chambers has some helpful advice.
Rear View: Ford Falcon XP
A tortuous 70,000-mile durability marathon at Ford Australia’s then-new You Yangs proving ground helped convince sceptical Australians that the new XP Falcon was the real deal.
Extraordinary Engines: Chevrolet Small Block V8
GM made up for giving rival Ford a 30-year head start on V8 engine development by creating the Chevrolet small block V8, versions of which went on to power more than 115 million vehicles worldwide.
