Articles by Nostalgic Mick

Nostalgic Mick

How NOT to avoid getting a Defect sticker in the '80s

By Nostalgic Mick · 22 Jul 2018

In the '70s to '80s the scourge of every petrol head was the dreaded defect sticker - known colloquially as a "canary", due to its yellow colour. When one of these was slapped on your windscreen it could mean many weeks off the road (and dollars) to get rid of the darn things!

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Going on holiday? Buy an old station wagon

By Nostalgic Mick · 20 Jul 2018

Old photographs of Fords, Holdens and Chryslers packed to the brim for a holiday escape instantly provides many pleasurable and glorious memories for us all.

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This guy missed the opportunity to own two of Australia's biggest muscle car icons

By Nostalgic Mick · 17 Jul 2018

We all have a story about a car that we almost bought, used to own, or one that escaped our clutches. Here's mine...

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This guy accidentally sold a rare XA GT for pennies!

By Nostalgic Mick · 10 Jul 2018

Back in the day many tired authentic muscle cars were bought cheaply, stripped for parts, and had the shell taken to the tip. I'm still often haunted by some of the cars I stripped to make a few bucks.

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