The HSV GTSR W1 - History In The Making 28 March 2017 06:50 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareAs a final, explosive swan-song for Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) and its final iterations of specialist performance packages, the most powerful HSV’s ever will be launched from their Clayton base. Enter the GTSR and GTSR W1. Many will be familiar with the GTSR badge, which last made an appea... [More]
When Plastic Becomes Classic – The New Historics 21 March 2017 07:11 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareIf you are anything like us, in the last couple of years you may have found yourself with a confused look on your face as you sit at the traffic lights or cruise down the highway on the weekend. In front of you is a car on Historic or Club plates that is absolutely not historic from... [More]
When Records are Smashed, Australia’s Most Expensive Torana 15 March 2017 02:58 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareThe year is 1977, the first Star Wars movie, ‘A New Hope’ had just hit the screens, and a trip down to the local Holden Dealership for a shiny new Torana SS A9X would set you back $10,800. Fast forward 40 years and a savvy car enthusiast just hit the jackpot, selling his iconic Aussie ha... [More]
Mr Bean, McLarens, Minis and Movies – The Rowan Atkinson Car Collection 07 March 2017 07:16 Rare Spares (0) ShareOne of the most famous of all British actors’ Rowan Atkinson shot to fame in Blackadder, but of course is remembered most for his Mr Bean character, that formed the TV series and movie spin offs of the same name. The Mr Bean character left audiences around the world in ruptures thanks to the c... [More]
Rare Spares Feature Car Story: Jarcon Moore’s 1975 HJ Panel Van 01 March 2017 10:00 Rare Spares (0) ShareRare Spares have been a supporter of the classic car modification and restoration scene for over four decades and are proud to witness the sheer number of enthusiasts who share in our passion. Rare Spares’ recent 40 Year Daily Driver Facebook Promotion has proven the place that classic cars st... [More]