Rare Spares D’Alberto Car Collection 01 May 2018 05:21 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareWith great wealth comes great responsibility. That’s what Bill Gates said. He should know, having been one of the all time wealthiest people. But define wealth? Is it purely a monetary value? Or can it be a little philosophical and be of something untouchable, like the love a parent has for a ... [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]
The Final Holden built on Australian Shores 23 December 2017 07:46 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareThe final Holden built on Australian shores has rolled off the Elizabeth production line. On October 20 at 10:45am, the final four Australian built Holden’s were ‘officially’ completed with a red VFII SSV Redline Commodore the final to leave the facility. The Commodore, on black wh... [More]
The History of Fuel Injection and how it impacted Australian Automotive 31 October 2017 06:54 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareThe history of fuel injection dates back over 100 years ago, to 1902 where it wasn’t used in cars, rather in aviation applications. A French aviation pioneer by the name of Leon Levavasseur installed a device of great similarity to a fuel injection system on his Antoinette aircraft, which &nbs... [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]
Rare Spares Launch New Television Commercials 07 November 2013 08:21 Rare Spares (0) ShareRare Spares have launched two new television commercials which will be aired on 7Mate throughout the remainder of the year [More]
Win A Day In The Drivers’ Den with Cameron McConville! 17 July 2013 11:45 Rare Spares (0) ShareRare Spares are offering two lucky winners an incredible HSV Drive experience with our Ambassador Cameron McConville. Don’t just meet Cameron McConville, join him for a lap around the track and a full day thrill-seeker experience, learning the tricks of the trade. Improve your skills ... [More]
Rare Spares would like to welcome you to our new blog! 12 July 2013 06:59 Rare Spares (0) Share Visit our blog for weekly updates on what we’ve been up to and any exciting projects we have underway. We will keep you informed with regular updates on: • News from local d... [More]