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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.
A Brief History of the Porsche 928
Conceived as a replacement for the idiosyncratic Porsche 911, the V8 powered Porsche 928 took the grand tourer fight to rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz, and remained in production for a remarkable 18 years.
Rear View: Jaguar E-Type
The Jaguar E-Type’s gorgeous curves were shaped by an ace aerodynamicist using mathematical logarithms and lengths of wool taped to the bodywork to illustrate airflow.
Barn Find: 1970 Ford XY Falcon GT
This incredibly original barn find 1970 Ford XY Falcon GT is heading to auction after 51 years in storage.
The Retro Rides Podcast Episode 2: An interview with Distinguished Gentleman's Drive founder Mark Hawwa
On this week's instalment of The Retro Rides Podcast, Rich Fowler sat down for a chat with Mark Hawwa, founder of the . The two talk not only about the event, but also Mark's encounter with Jay Leno and his thoughts on the controversial
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Top Tips for Buying a Used Holden Torana LC-LJ GTR (1969-1974)
At its launch, the GTR reigned as 'King of the Hill' for the growing legion of Aussie enthusiasts attracted to the idea of a stylish, nimble and undeniably quick machine.
Retro Rides Presents Ford Falcon: The GT Hardtop's Aussie Motorsport Prominence
The Falcon GT Hardtop arrived on Aussie racetracks in 1973, winning the Great Race on its first attempt and stamping its prominence on Aussie motorsport history.
Design: How Pininfarina’s cheeky tilt of the famous Pantheon Grille helped create the Rolls-Royce Camargue
Launched in 1975 and designed in collaboration with legendary Italian styling house Pininfarina, the Rolls Royce Camargue remains one of the most recognisable models in Rolls-Royce history
SS Jaguar 100 by Finch: Does a brand-new vintage car still feel like the real deal?
Believe it or not, this SS Jaguar 100 repro made from the ground up by Finch Restorations is the newest car built in Australia, so does it feel true to a 1938 original?
Top Tips for Buying a Used Chrysler Charger 770 (1971-78)
A hugely successful marketing campaign made the Charger a must-have in the early '70s, but by the end of the decade, an unquenchable thirst for fuel spelled its demise.
Retro Rides Presents Ford Falcon: How Fudging the Numbers Made the XA Hardtop a Reality
Ford Australia product planners fudged the numbers to make the Falcon XA Hardtop a reality.
