A Car Is Born 15 September 2015 08:26 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareIn an age of automation, computerisation, Instatwit and Snapbook, it’s difficult for some of us, and impossible for others to remember that there are real people behind the products we use. Even in our beloved auto industry, modern production methods have meant that humans are increasingly tak... [More]
Rare Spares and Men’s Shed Building Men’s Health Together 08 September 2015 05:22 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareRare Spares is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Australian Men’s Shed Association as part of Rare Spares’ commitment to Men’s Health issues. The new partnership will see Rare Spares and Men’s Shed work together on numerous initiatives to further the Men’s ... [More]
Aussie Muscle Car Run 18 August 2015 10:52 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareThe Leukaemia Foundation is calling for car enthusiasts to take part in its Aussie Muscle Car Run events in WA and SA this year and Rare Spares is proud to be a supporting partner of this wonderful event. This unique fundraising event provides owners of cars manufactured during the period 1963-1977 ... [More]
Resto My Ride with EJ and an EJ 30 July 2015 08:09 Rare Spares (0) ShareRare Spares has kindly donated an EJ Holden for restoration to the EJ Whitten Foundation to raise awareness for the Men’s Health. Resto my Ride, a documentary currently being filmed at Bodymaster Prestige Paint and Panel is embarking on an Australian first by donating a fully restor... [More]
The Assembly Line 28 July 2015 08:17 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareIn May 2013, Ford Australia announced it would close its Australian plants by October 2016. A similar announcement from Holden was to follow, which put shock waves through the Australian automotive industry. With such massive change facing the industry, it’s timely to reflect on a cornerstone ... [More]
New 2015 Ford Mustang 21 July 2015 11:12 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareWhen it comes to motoring legends, they don’t come much bigger than the Ford Mustang. Ask any car or movie buff for a short list of the greatest ever Hollywood car chases and invariably at the top will be Bullitt, the cult classic starring “The King of Cool” himself, Steve McQueen,... [More]
Lights, Cameras, Action! 17 July 2015 12:40 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareRare Spares have wonderful relationships with all the teams, events and series we sponsor. Our sponsorship of Brad Jones Racing or BJR as they are better known is a prime example. We get the privilege of seeing a highly professional race team in action behind the scenes. You may be surprised to lear... [More]
Behind The Wheel 09 July 2015 06:04 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareScreaming down Conrod Straight at 300 kph in a 650 horsepower V8 Supercar is not the time you want to be reaching for the windscreen wipers, or anything for that matter. At those speeds, you want both hands firmly on the wheel, and this is the philosophy behind the modern day V8 Supercar steering wh... [More]
Leo Geoghegan 30 June 2015 05:32 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareFor many a racing driver, to compete in the famous Australian endurance event at Bathurst is just a dream. To drive for a factory team is reserved for a special few. To drive for three factory teams is pure fantasy, except that is for the only racing driver to have accomplished this amazing and stil... [More]
A Winner of a Month! 23 June 2015 11:44 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareMay has been a massive month here at Rare Spares. Another super popular VIP Night was held at Bayswater in Melbourne’s east. This was followed by Round 3 of the Touring Car Masters at Winton. As a major sponsor of the TCM series, Rare Spares is always heavily involved, however the Winton round... [More]