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MG TC-TD-TF: how a tiny British sports car won the first post-war AGPArguably the most famous and cherished MG sports cars were the iconic T series Midgets produced by the Abingdon manufacturer from 1936 to 1955 which included TA, TB, TC, TD and TF models. -
Shannons Announce Holden VF Commodore SSV Redline Competition WinnerToday in the Shannons showrooms in Heatherton Victoria, Karolina was excited but also a little shocked when she took delivery of her prize in the Shannons Holden competition - a beautiful VF Commodore SSV in Re... -
Alex Rins Conquers COTA as Marc Marquez Crashes. Fans Shocked At The Result!The Texan race was like a movie screenplay with happiness, sadness, shock and surprise that were key emotions attached to the event as it unfolded. -
Seeker’s Citroen for sale at ShannonsThe lovely 1971 Citroen DS21 Pallas Sedan in which former Seekers lead singer Judith Durham and her husband Ron bought new in Paris in 1971 and then toured Europe, is crossing the block at Shannons upcoming Mel... -
Mike Hailwood’s 1971 BSA 750-3 Rob North RacerYes, it’s the 40th anniversary of Mike Hailwood’s legendary Isle of Man TT comeback victory, but we want to talk about the other time he raced a big production-based four-stroke in a racing chassis.
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Auctions
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Seeker’s Citroen for sale at ShannonsThe lovely 1971 Citroen DS21 Pallas Sedan in which former Seekers lead singer Judith Durham and her husband Ron bought new in Paris in 1971 and then toured Europe, is crossing the block at Shannons upcoming Melbourne autumn auction on April 29.
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Celebrate with a Heritage Plate!Turning 60 this year? Got a much-loved 1959 classic? Then Shannons has the perfect number plate to help you celebrate at its upcoming Autumn Classic Auction in Melbourne on April 29. -
Quick cats leap into Shannons April 29 Melbourne saleEnthusiasts of collectible sporting Jaguars will be playing close attention to Shannons April 29 Melbourne Autumn sale, where three sought-after models are crossing the auction block.
Classic Garage
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VY/VZ Commodores: too much, too late as market changes foreverThe VT Commodore, which made its debut in 1997, was such an enormous... -
Range Rover: luxury automotive travel reimaginedBy the time I first got behind the wheel of a Range Rover. -
Datsun Stanza: overshadowed by older sibling‘Stanza’ entered the English vocabulary getting on for two centuries before Dr Samuel Johnson wrote his famous Dictionary
Racing Garage
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MG TC-TD-TF: how a tiny British sports car won the first post-war AGPArguably the most famous and cherished MG sports cars were the iconic T series Midgets produced by the Abingdon manufacturer from 1936 to 1955 which included TA, TB, TC, TD and TF models.
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VY-VZ Commodore: the ‘Falcodore’ blueprint for Bathurst successIn V8 Supercar racing, Holden’s VY and VZ Commodores appeared... -
Range Rover: a winner from London to Sydney, Paris to DakarPrior to the Range Rover’s release in 1970 ‘all-terrain’ was the almost exclusive domain of noisy, low-geared, harsh-riding and uncomfortable 4x4s...
Go Auto News
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Polestar 2 lines up at the starting gridELECTRIC vehicles (EVs) might still have a long way to go in Australia, but brand’s around the world are forging forward at rapid pace. -
Geneva Motor Show 2019: Our fave concepts and why it’s the true dawn of the EV revolutionIT MIGHT be in the midst of a miserable Swiss winter, but the Geneva Motor Show has long been regarded as one of the most significant events on the annual motoring calendar. -
Peugeot 208 breaks cover, but will it arrive in Australia?LIGHT hatchbacks may quickly be falling out of favour with Aussies, but that doesn’t mean car-makers around the world have stopped all development of their entry-level models.
Shannons
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Emerson Harvey’s Stunning Formula 4 DebutEmerson Harvey at just 15 years of age makes his car racing debut at the Australian Grand Prix in the Formula 4 Championship and is awarded Rookie of the Round. -
TRAX Model Car ReviewsModel car manufacturer Trax produces many iconic examples of the cars we know and love. -
Emerson Harvey to make Formula 4 debut at the Australian Grand PrixSuccessful Go-Karter Emerson Harvey, will make his Formula 4 debut at the Rolex Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2019 at just 15 years of age.
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Shannons Announce Holden VF Commodore SSV Redline Competition WinnerToday in the Shannons showrooms in Heatherton Victoria, Karolina was excited but also a little shocked when she took delivery of her prize in the Shannons Holden competition - a beautiful VF Commodore SSV in Red Hot.
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Ford - The Archives Collection: Pre-Release Shannons Club Members OfferThe Ford Archives Collection features world-class photography, rare artworks and lift-out memorabilia - it is a must-have keepsake. -
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Retroautos
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Retroautos April - Holden’s mythical EF: It was going to be the HD!Holden’s mythical EF, plus Chrysler's TurboFlite dream car, two retro racers and a 20 year old’s classic Mitsubishi coupe. -
Retroautos March - Cadillac Seville: Stylish Downsize!Cadillac Seville: Stylish Downsize! Plus, a “creek find” classic race car, Dodge’s Flitewing and Lismore Speedway’s 50th. -
Retroautos February - Design to Driveway: First Valiant prototypeDesign to Driveway: first Valiant prototypes. Plus,1934 Ford race car, Chrysler’s “70X” dream car and What’s in a Name: Cedric/Landau/Brougham.
Retro Road Tests
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Ferrari F40: Forza the FastestA select bunch of scribes recently test drove the world’s fastest Ferraro. Mel Nicholls was at the head of the queue and filed exclusively for Wheels. -
Lamborghini Countach Quattrovalvole - Flying BlindWhen Peter Robinson got back into a Countach after seven years it brought back some uncomfortable memories. He remained tense with the impractical Lambo until learning its secret… bully it and enjoy. -
BMW 325i - The eta EaterBMW has put performance back into the 3-series at long last. Peter Robinson drove the new range and found the spirit of the 2002 has returned
Bike News
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Alex Rins Conquers COTA as Marc Marquez Crashes. Fans Shocked At The Result!The Texan race was like a movie screenplay with happiness, sadness, shock and surprise that were key emotions attached to the event as it unfolded.
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Marc Marquez Rodeo Ready To Rock #93Marc Marquez is ready to go hard at the Circuit of the Americas and is aiming to be king of the event once again. -
Mike Hailwood’s 1971 BSA 750-3 Rob North RacerYes, it’s the 40th anniversary of Mike Hailwood’s legendary Isle of Man TT comeback victory, but we want to talk about the other time he raced a big production-based four-stroke in a racing chassis.
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