End of model Runout - The Monaro that Almost Was 25 October 2016 08:07 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareThe Holden Monaro has been one of Australia’s most iconic cars and one that has defined our motoring pedigree as we know it, but there is one model that never carried the great nameplate, and that’s the Holden HX LE Coupe. The unofficial final model of the original Monaro series that b... [More]
Rare Spares Fundraising Activities for Men’s Shed 18 October 2016 10:25 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareDepression affects 1 in 8 men at some point in their life and can be attributed to many different factors such as personal health issues, life events/ circumstances and even isolation. The factors that lead to depression also make living an enjoyable and fulfilling life very difficult. The Australia... [More]
Tyre symbols and their meaning 28 April 2016 07:44 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareTyres are the unsung heroes of car safety. While they may not be the most exciting part of your car, they are vitally important for keeping your car on the road. As you dutifully and regularly check your tyres for ware and pressure, you may have noticed a bunch of numbers and letters on the sidewall... [More]
Future Collectables 12 April 2016 06:11 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareAustralia’s classic car market is thriving with the usual suspects grabbing the attention and attracting the big dollars. But what about tomorrow’s classics? What will be the next Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III, the next Torana A9X? Who knows, but we’ve come up with just some possibil... [More]
Rare Spares Legend – Tony O’Donnell 04 February 2016 01:10 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareTony O’Donnell is a well-respected automotive industry stalwart, serving the interests of the broader automotive community selflessly for over 20 years. Tony sought and succeeded in unifying the car community to bring about change in government regulations surrounding automotive regulations. T... [More]
We had a blast at Summernats 29! 23 January 2016 07:50 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareThe streets came alive with party vibes and Exhibition Park pumped to the sound of horsepower as the Street Machine Summernats, proudly supported by Rare Spares, returned to Canberra.Thursday’s annual Summernats City Cruise welcomed the ‘Nats to Canberra with an expanded number of cars p... [More]
Radial Tuned Suspension 25 December 2015 08:56 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareAsk an Australian car lover who invented RTS (Radial Tuned Suspension) and the answer will be Holden. However, ask an American car lover who invented it and they would likely say Pontiac. In truth, the facts are a little hazy. In America, Radial Tuned Suspension started in the mid-70s when radial t... [More]
Rare Spares Rare Specials at Summernats 29 22 December 2015 12:03 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareHot off the press! Rare Spares is going to make your Summernats trip even better! For the 29th edition of this iconic event, Rare Spares is offering a HUGE 20% off* plus FREE Shipping for all orders placed and paid for at the Rare Spares stand during the entire event period! PLUS Rare Spares are g... [More]
The BJR Transporter 16 December 2015 08:07 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareBack in the 60s, if you went car racing, chances are you would fill your race car with everything you needed for the weekend. What you couldn’t fit would be strapped to the car somehow, before you hit the road and drove it and yourself to the race track to go racing. Oh how times have changed!... [More]
Rob's Torana 08 December 2015 10:00 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareWe here at Rare Spares eat, sleep and breathe classic cars. It’s not just a job, it’s a passion. So, what do we do when we leave the office after helping Rare Spares customers restore their cars? We restore our own of course. Our Graphic Designer, Rob Mackey, is a case in point. His bel... [More]