Mat Lloyd's 392ci Valiant Charger 03 October 2022 10:11 Rare Spares (0) Share Mat got this Charger when he was 15 and still in high school. And make sure you’re sitting down for this part – he paid just $3000 for it. [More]
The Positives and Negatives of Buying at a Classic Car Auction 14 June 2018 06:00 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareIt’s an automotive enthusiast’s dream. Head to an auction that features a list of classic cars, the type that had you gazing at the poster on the wall for hours. Up for grabs is a Lamborghini Countach, perhaps a Tucker Torpedo, maybe even a classic Ford Model T. Niggling away is a quest... [More]
Group S At The 2018 Bathurst 12 Hour 28 February 2018 08:14 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareThe Bathurst 12 Hour as an event continues to grow in both size and stature. After moving away from a production car based race, in a contentious decision at the time, to a GT based program, the success of that decision has been validated. However, man does not live on GT alone so there were a numbe... [More]
Buyer Beware - Asbestos in Imported Classic Cars 23 January 2018 06:36 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareThinking of importing a much loved car (or motorcycle) from overseas? It might be worth taking a bit of time to weigh up the risks associated with such an investment before pulling the trigger. In 2017 Australian Border Force intercepted roughly 50 cars and motorcycles that contained traces of the p... [More]
Volkswagen Beetle – The Peoples Car 24 October 2017 09:53 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareThe Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most instantly recognisable cars in the history of automotive manufacturing, and just as interesting as the silhouette of the iconic bug is the story behind its concept. In this article we will take a quick look at the history of the Beetle and delve into its Aust... [More]
Four Incredible Australian Barn Finds 27 September 2017 11:56 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareBarn finds are the stuff of any rev-heads dreams, but for most they are just that; a dream. For some however, dreams of uncovering a timeless classic hidden away in a barn or shed have come to fruition, with many not quite understanding the goldmine they possess until the car has long outlived its &... [More]
Another Car in the Wall – The Nick Mason Car Collection 20 June 2017 05:10 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareBetter known as the drummer from the iconic band Pink Floyd, Nick Mason is also the proud owner of a car collection that would rival that of most around the world. With approximately 300 cars passing through his ownership over the last half a century, Nick Mason is fortunate to have driven every sin... [More]
The $312,000 Monaro 09 May 2017 04:52 Rare Spares (0) ShareA pristine condition 1970 Holden HT GTS350 Monaro has been sold at Lloyds Auctions on the Gold Coast last month for a whopping $312,000. Eclipsing the previous record of $310,000 set in March, this ‘pride of the fleet’ becomes one of the most valuable Monaro’s ever sold at auction.... [More]
Vacation Nation - Looking Back at the Humble Holden Vacationer 25 April 2017 08:24 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareAs Aussie as thongs, meat pies and kangaroo’s, the humble road trip is an Aussie institution. Most of us will remember those drives in the back of the car as the family headed North, South, East or West to that holiday home, camp site or Uncle’s place somewhere up the road. No doubt thos... [More]
American Hero – Top American Import 19 April 2017 06:23 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareWhen it comes to American muscle cars it’s hard to look past the iconic Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. Although there are a number of other stateside classics that will go down in history as American greats, it’s the Mustang and Camaro which typify what the scene is all about. In thi... [More]