Mat Lloyd's 392ci Valiant Charger 03 October 2022 10:11 Rare Spares (0) Share Mat got this Charger when he was 15 and still in high school. And make sure you’re sitting down for this part – he paid just $3000 for it. [More]
Better in pairs: Christian D’Angelo’s XA and XB Fairmont wagons 22 July 2022 12:23 Rare Spares (0) Share Talk with Christian D’Angelo, and all of a sudden you find yourself agreeing that having two Ford Fairmont wagons, a 1973 XA with the 250-cube six and auto, plus a 1974 XB, makes all the sense in the world. While finding space for these and his other toys is an ongoing mission, he’s committed to hanging on to these two survivors. [More]
253-powered Holden HT Premier 22 June 2022 10:50 Rare Spares (0) Share When he spotted an ultra-rare combo in a project car, this owner just had to rescue it [More]
Survivor Holden Commodore VH SL/E Prototype 26 May 2022 02:50 Rare Spares (0) Share An incredible museum piece has just recently had its first photo shoot in over 40 years. This car was never meant to see the light of day, decades after it was made. However this one-of-three VH SL/E styling prototypes is the sole survivor and a very rare find. [More]
Holden EH wagon ex-show car reborn 17 March 2022 12:48 Rare Spares (0) Share FEASTING my eyes on Tim Kress’s striking ’64 EH Holden wagon at the Adelaide Auto Expo earlier this year, I was intrigued by the mix of styles on what looked to be a fairly fresh build. Bubble windows; sunroof; flares – oh my! As it turns out, this wagon has 80s show cred, having been formerly known and shown in Queensland under the name ‘Imperial’. [More]
FORD FALCON XB JOHN GOSS SPECIAL 17 March 2022 12:46 Rare Spares (0) Share This is the John Goss Special we reckon Ford Australia should have built. It honors the man and his achievements (Goss is the only one with his name on the winner’s trophy of the Australian GP and Bathurst 1000), more meaningfully than the original car bearing his name, launched August 1975.The John Goss Special was a limited edition Ford Falcon XB two-door hardtop produced to celebrate Goss’ Bathurst win in 1974. [More]
Classic Bathurst Recap - 1989 09 October 2018 07:17 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareChanges were in the wind in the 1989 Bathurst 1000. Sponsored by beer giant Tooheys, the event continued its growth in stature internationally, and internally. Teams expanded from one car to two, and a return to the past was made, in the form of a standing start. The all-conquering Ford Sierra RS50... [More]
American Hero – Top American Import 19 April 2017 06:23 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareWhen it comes to American muscle cars it’s hard to look past the iconic Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. Although there are a number of other stateside classics that will go down in history as American greats, it’s the Mustang and Camaro which typify what the scene is all about. In thi... [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]
Roaring Heart – The Aussie Powered Alfa 07 February 2017 07:44 Rare Spares General, Rare Spares (0) ShareIn 1986 Paul Helstead and Formula 1 engineer Barry Lock set about building one of Australia’s first supercars; a rear-wheel drive Alfa Romeo Sprint. The initial plan was to pair the Sprint body with a mid-mounted 2.5 litre Alfa Romeo V6, coupled with a ZF 5-speed transmission and Brembo brakes... [More]