Articles by David Morley

David Morley

Contributing Journalist

Morley’s attentions turned to cars and motoring fairly early on in his life. The realisation that the most complex motor vehicle was easier to both understand and control than the simplest human-being, set his career in motion. Growing up in the country gave the young Morley a form of motoring freedom unmatched these days, as well as many trees to dodge. With a background in newspapers, the move to motoring journalism was no less logical than Clive Palmer’s move into politics, and at times, at least as funny.

Other Aussie classics that could appreciate

By David Morley · 24 Oct 2021

Prices of anything vaguely collectible and Australian-made have really gone through the roof lately. The reasons depend on who you talk to, but it’s obvious that stay-at-home rules have led some people to use what would have been annual-holiday money to buy themselves a weekend car. And what could be better than a genuine Aussie original?

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Unloved Aussie classics now worth big bucks

By David Morley · 17 Oct 2021

The recent sale of a Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III for north of $1.3 million confirms a couple of things.

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Everything you need to know about the Mini Moke

By David Morley · 23 Sep 2021

It might be a cult hero today, but if you want to be completely honest, the Mini Moke was an utter flop when it was first unveiled. Not that it lacked any of the charm or character that has helped it become such an icon, rather that it was immediately deemed unsuitable for the very thing it had been designed to do. Designed by the Alec Issigonis - the same genius mind that sketched up the Mini – t

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Is Subaru losing its mojo?

By David Morley · 18 Sep 2021

In a sea of me-too SUVs and a globalisation that has led to a homogenisation of the cars we drive, brands like Subaru are a breath of fresh air.

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Unleaded petrol: What is the best fuel for your car?

By David Morley · 15 Sep 2021

If oils ain't oils (as the old TV advert goes) then petrol certainly ain't petrol either. In fact, which fuel you pump into the tank of your car has never been a more complex question.

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The rotary models that came before Mazda RX-7

By David Morley · 05 Sep 2021

It’s now a matter of history that Mazda’s persistence with the rotary engine turned it into a fun, reliable unit that would become a favourite of many an enthusiast owner.

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Why LC300 buyers are in for insurance shock

By David Morley · 04 Sep 2021

News that the new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series will feature a large aluminium content for its exterior panels has raised a few eyebrows.

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What the LC300’s smaller fuel capacity means

By David Morley · 29 Aug 2021

How far will the new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series go between service stations? We’ve done the maths for you.

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Why we should be thankful for manual Nissan Z

By David Morley · 29 Aug 2021

Perhaps the biggest cheer of encouragement heard at the global launch of the new Nissan Z was that the vehicle would be available with a proper six-speed manual complete with a clutch pedal.

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Will Toyota LC300’s big wheels be a problem?

By David Morley · 22 Aug 2021

No matter what else the new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series turns out to be, it can be relied upon to be a proper off-roader.

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