Classic Cars

By Stephen Ottley · 30 Aug 2021

For the third time this year an Australian-made car has sold for a record price. In what is believed to be the new record, an extremely rare 1972 Ford Falcon XA GTHO Phase IV has been bought by a collector for approximately $2 million, according to the seller.

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From Ford Laser Sport and TX3 to the Focus ST

By Byron Mathioudakis · 29 Aug 2021

A new Ford Focus is coming. And we have the old Ford Laser to thank for it.

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GM erases Holden from history as HQ turns 50

By Byron Mathioudakis · 21 Aug 2021

General Motors has taken one more step towards wiping out the history and legacy of Holden in Australia with the deletion of the Holden portion of its global media website.

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Affordable Aussie muscle still available

By Neil Dowling · 05 Jun 2021

Six Aussie power-house models that are now on the auctioneer's block have been selected as ones to watch as bidders queue for Australian muscle cars and their prices rocket to huge figures.Peter Brock's personal Group A Commodore hit almost $1.1 million a

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Classic Mitsubishis on the way up

By Neil Dowling · 15 May 2021

A world record price of ￡100,100 ($A181,180) for a Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition in the UK may set the scene for rising prices of other Mitsubishi WRC cars in Australia, says Shannons Auctions.The Evo VI, with only 10,000 miles (16,000km) on t

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Euro and Japanese classic cars at a premium

By Neil Dowling · 11 Apr 2021

COVID-19 has spread its virus right through the economy, infecting even unlikely pockets like the classic-car market as used-car stocks dry up, overseas holidays get crossed off the list and people with money search for passions create a rare opportunity for rising prices.

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Australian classics shooting up in value

By Neil Dowling · 04 Apr 2021

Aussie cars are well and truly back in vogue, with record prices on sought-after rare examples seen at recent auctions expected to continue for at least another three years.Shannons national auction manager Christophe Boribon told CarsGuide that the heat

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Supercars on display for charity

By Tung Nguyen · 25 Mar 2021

Over 100 supercars, classic cars and motorcycles will be out on display this weekend as part of the Vaucluse Car Club's Autumn Gathering to help raise money for the Sydney's Children's Hospital Foundation.Set to be held at The Gap Bluff at Watsons Bay on

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Can't go on holiday? Buy a classic car!

By Neil Dowling · 30 Dec 2020

It's the most depressing year in modern history but it's become a boom time for classic cars as pent up, and locked down, enthusiasts push up prices of collectable Holdens, HSVs and blue-chip Europeans.Auctions have cleared up to 97 per cent of cars offer

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Mazda 1300 1971: Can you tell me about it?

By David Morley · 29 Feb 2020

I own a 1971 Mazda 1300 STB two-door sedan and I want to find out some of the car’s factory specifications. Would you be able to tell me the overall size, weight, etc? Basically, any info you may have for my records as the car is old and there isn’t much information on it.

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