Articles by Aaron Lofts

Aaron Lofts
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From a very young age, Aaron was drawn to cars. Spotting chrome bumpered classics from the back seat of a 1978 Toyota Corolla as a child, his knowledge grew from basic brands and models to more details and specifications as a teen. He began buying and collecting magazines, reading them cover to cover absorbing as much information as possible.

Primarily following local motor racing – and the cars they were built from, Aaron would watch the Bathurst 1000 coverage each year from start to finish. With a broad passion for all classic cars, his specialty is locally built and assembled muscle cars, whilst keeping an eye on the oddballs.

Hunting for old cars and the stories surrounding them is a lifelong obsession, often finding them in the most unusual places or via the most unusual people. Fast talking and quick thinking, he’s always on the go. If you want to chat - you're going to have to try and keep up with him!

Five future collectable cars from the '80s
By Aaron Lofts · 21 Jul 2018
Looking at the prices of Australian classic cars today, you would struggle to believe that less than 20 years ago they were available for about 25 per cent of their current market value.
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Best thing about a Phase III Falcon? You only get a $50 fine for speeding
By Aaron Lofts · 19 Jul 2018
It's the beginning of Bathurst weekend, Friday evening the 30th of September 1977 - just two days before the famous 1-2 finish.We arrived in my Jewel Green Falcon GT-HO Phase III and decided to drive around the town. Inevitably, we ended on top of the mountain before heading down Conrod straight. As you do.
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Robert and this Beetle were destined to be together
By Aaron Lofts · 19 Jul 2018
Some cars just seem to attract the right owner. This extraordinary survivor has had not one, but five owners, spanning over four decades who have all shared a common devotion to its preservation.
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This rare 265cid Charger almost rotted into oblivion
By Aaron Lofts · 19 Jul 2018
Parked by the sea in 1982, this 'Big Tank' E49 R/T Charger was left to rot. It wasn't until 2016 that Jamie Chapman finally got his hands on this one-of-21 built, 'Big Tank' Hemi-Orange muscle car.
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Thinking about buying your first classic car? Here's how
By Aaron Lofts · 18 Jul 2018
Buying a Survivor car is more affordable than most people would think. With many makes and models across all genres providing reasonably priced opportunities, now is the best time to buy your first Survivor Car.
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Who cares about the Goodwood Festival of Speed - we have Summernats!
By Aaron Lofts · 17 Jul 2018
Since 1988, Summernats has been an annual gathering of Australian street machines and custom classics, celebrating the best cars in the country and the overall lifestyle.
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How to win at classic car auctions
By Aaron Lofts · 16 Jul 2018
The suspense is building, it is nearly time for the car of your dreams to arrive on the block. You're nervously holding your bidding card, ready to buy the car of your dreams. The hall is jam packed with people, the auctioneer is loud and fast - and starts introducing the lot. There are two times in life - now and too late - are you ready?
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This FB Holden has been loved more than a beer on the weekend
By Aaron Lofts · 16 Jul 2018
Early Holdens were made in plentiful numbers and were seen as nothing special back in the day, consequently they suffered a high mortality rate. It's therefore surprising to come across a 56 year old Holden Survivor that is still going strong and looks sensational.
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The GT-HO Phase III that took on Cyclone Tracy
By Aaron Lofts · 09 Jul 2018
Big Red was the name given to my late uncle Bing (Eric) Bostock's '71 Falcon GT-HO Phase III, which survived Cyclone Tracy, the monster storm that destroyed Darwin on Christmas Day, 1974.
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Whats the difference between a Charger R/T E48 and E49?
By Aaron Lofts · 26 Jun 2018
When it comes to the Valiant Charger, the R/T models - powered by the Hemi six-cylinder - are the most desirable.
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