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]
Dash board evolution 05 April 2016 06:47 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareDid you ever go to car shows as a kid to see the latest and greatest the motoring world had to offer? I bet the first thing you did, after savouring the exterior lines of your favourite marque, was to stick your head inside and marvel at all the amazing things the R and D department had come up with... [More]
Holden Engine Blocks: All the Colours of the Rainbow 30 March 2016 10:22 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) SharePop the bonnet of a six cylinder Holden between the years of 1948 and 1986 and you will notice, amongst many other changes over the years, a change in the colour of the engine block itself. This wasn’t because Holden wanted to pop down to the local hardware store to take advantage of a paint s... [More]
Clipsal Round-up 23 March 2016 02:02 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareRare Spares were proud to present the first Touring Car Masters round this year with the season kick off in Adelaide at the Clipsal 500 over the first weekend of March. We also were delighted to send along Mark and Jane, Rare Spares customers who visited Rare Spares at Summernats, to the event for t... [More]
Top 5 Australian Auction Car Prices 16 March 2016 09:22 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareThe theory of supply and demand is Economics 101. A very basic principle that explains the less there is of something, the more people will be willing to pay for it. Think red diamonds, a bottle of 1787 Lafitte, The Mona Lisa. You get the idea. All these kinds of things are incredibly rare and there... [More]
Popular Aussie Exports 10 March 2016 09:45 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareThink of the Australian car industry and the first, second or even third thing that comes to mind probably won’t be about exports. However, both Ford and Holden have a history of successfully exporting their vehicles overseas. The first Australian vehicle export to roll off the ship and onto ... [More]
The real star of Mad Max, the V8 Interceptor 01 March 2016 08:11 Rare Spares (0) ShareIt’s that time of year again when the red carpet film awards, with their glitz, glamour, exotic locations and even more exotic stars of the big screen, come to a small screen near you. One of these films, an iconic Australian movie about a bloke called Max, has not only been nominated for many... [More]
Aboriginal Car Name Origins 20 February 2016 01:06 Rare Spares Rare Spares (0) ShareThere are some great car companies around the world with iconic names to match. The origins of these companies are well known to car enthusiasts, even though many have since been bought out or sold. The Brits have Rolls Royce and Bentley, the Germans have Porsche and Mercedes Benz and the Italians h... [More]
History of the Phillip Island Race Track 13 February 2016 12:25 Rare Spares General (0) ShareA couple of hours South East of Melbourne lies the quaint little tourist destination of Phillip Island. Popular with locals and city slickers alike, it’s known for its fishing, surfing, and relaxed way of life and of course, it’s Penguin Parade. But if you’re into motorsport, then ... [More]
Cop Car Evolution 09 February 2016 09:50 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareHave you ever had that sinking feeling when you look in the rear view mirror to see those dreaded blue and red flashing lights? Whether it’s genuine shock and surprise accompanied by “I’m sorry officer but I have no idea why you have pulled me over,” or that we know we’... [More]