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Ford Model T: car of the twentieth centuryIn 1900 Henry Ford was not especially famous but by 1920 he was almost certainly the most famous living American citizen. The Model T, the first true world car decades before that term had been coined, can bare... -
Ford Model T: from Indy 500 to the Aussie outbackFord’s legendary Model T - the simple, rugged and affordable car widely credited with putting the world on wheels - was many things to many people. Arguably the greatest contrast was between the US and Au... -
McLaren unveils its F1-succeeding Speedtail three-seaterAUTOMOTIVE oddities are always a strange breed that are either so good they can get away with their idiosyncrasies or fail miserably by trying to be different. -
Mazda RX-7: 7th HeavenConfidence from rocking Le Mans with rotary power spilled into the third generation RX-7. Angus McKenzie drives the new light, tight rotary rocket. -
Retroautos December - 3rd Gen Firebird and the Aussie connection!3rd Gen Firebird and the Aussie connection! Plus: 1971 Fairlane, Datsun 1600 and classic copy-cat car ads.
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Auctions
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HSV heroes excite Shannons biddersBidders were excited by low-volume Australian-built HSV models at Shannons Late Spring Auction in Melbourne on November 26, driving hammer prices above expectation in some cases. -
'Cars & Coffee' classics at Shannons Melbourne Late Spring AuctionThere are Classics that draw a crowd because they are uber-cool and Shannons have a great variety of these crossing the block at its Late Spring Auction in Melbourne on Monday (November 26). -
'Hammer Time' at ShannonsShannons is putting the pedal to the metal at its Melbourne Late Spring Auction on November 26, with some serious ultra-high performance cars on offer from Germany, the USA, Australia and Japan - aomw with ’no reserve’. The Top Gun is an Australian-delivered 1982 Porsche 930 Turbo Coupe that has been mechanically reconditioned over the past four years, which is being offered with ‘no reserve’.
Classic Garage
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Ford Model T: car of the twentieth centuryIn 1900 Henry Ford was not especially famous but by 1920 he was almost certainly the most famous living American citizen. The Model T, the first true world car decades before that term had been coined, can barely be mentioned without speaking about its creator.
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Subaru Liberty RS Turbo: the breakthrough SubaruNothing prepared us for the Subaru Impreza WRX; not even the wonderful Liberty RS Turbo. Sold in other markets as the Legacy, the Liberty was first seen in Australia in 1989. -
Austin A30 and A35: austerity thy name is AustinAustin’s first ever monocoque was the A30, the star of the 1951 London Motor Show in Earls Court. Announced as the ‘New Austin Seven’, the A30 was essentially a downsized Austin A40 in both style and mechanicals.
Racing Garage
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Ford Model T: from Indy 500 to the Aussie outbackFord’s legendary Model T - the simple, rugged and affordable car widely credited with putting the world on wheels - was many things to many people. Arguably the greatest contrast was between the US and Australia.
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Subaru Liberty RS Turbo: a multiple champion in its own rightSubaru’s Impreza WRX has achieved legend status after its phenomenal success in rallying across the globe. -
Austin A30: the home-made hybrid that exposed Brock’s brilliance“From the way Peter Brock threw the car around Hume Weir and Oran Park it was expected that driving the car would be a pleasure,” wrote Racing Car News reporter Peter Wherrett after track-testing Brock’s Holden-engined Austin A30 sports sedan at Oran Park, following its sale to top sports car racer Ross Bond.
Go Auto News
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McLaren unveils its F1-succeeding Speedtail three-seaterAUTOMOTIVE oddities are always a strange breed that are either so good they can get away with their idiosyncrasies or fail miserably by trying to be different.
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Holden Acadia kicks American era into overdriveHOLDEN, as everybody knows, is currently doing it tough. -
BMW proves that sometimes bigger is better with new X7THE incredible Hulk has been one of the most enduring comic characters of the past 56 years as writers spin tales of the mild-mannered Doctor Bruce Banner morphing into a huge, nearly unstoppable rage machine when angered.
Shannons
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TRAX Model Car ReviewsModel car manufacturer Trax produces many iconic examples of the cars we know and love. We review the 1955 Chevrolet 210, 1968 VE Valiant Wayfarer Ute, FPV GT-F Record Car, 1970 Chrysler VG VIP, 1967-69 VE Valiant Sedan, 1957 Ford Mainline Ute & 1976 KB Chrysler Centura. -
Shannons Classic Rallye 2019 - Targa TasmaniaShannons Classic Rallye 2019, the best way to experience one of the world’s most unique destinations and the ultimate tarmac rally – Targa Tasmania. -
Shannons and Targa Florio Australian Tribute - Exclusive OfferTarga Florio Australian Tribute is proud to announce Shannons – Insurance for Motoring Enthusiasts as Official Partner for 2018, “We at Shannons are excited to be supporting this grand event that brings together the Motoring Enthusiast community to enjoy our beautiful countryside in our classic cars” said Simon Jreige.
Promotions
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Adelaide Motorsport Festival 2018: Discount Ticket OfferThe city of Adelaide comes alive once more this December as the Adelaide Motorsport Festival brings back the screaming sounds of Formula One, along with the biggest lineup yet of cars, bikes, and even an aeroplane. -
Pitstop Christmas Offer - 15% Off All Products OnlinePitstop provides access to over 12,000 motoring books, DVD's, posters, diecast models, calendars and much more. -
WIN One of the last Holden Commodore V8'sShannons are giving you the chance to win your own piece of Australian motoring history - one of the last Holden Commodore V8’s!
Retroautos
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Retroautos December - 3rd Gen Firebird and the Aussie connection!3rd Gen Firebird and the Aussie connection! Plus: 1971 Fairlane, Datsun 1600 and classic copy-cat car ads.
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Retroautos November - A rear engine Holden? Did the Corvair help elect a President?A rear engine Holden? Did the Corvair help elect a President? Plus, a BIG collection of brochures. -
Retroautos October - Holden’s secret FF model, five rare Doretti sports cars and Plymouth’s 1965 VIP dream carHolden’s secret FF model, five rare Doretti sports cars and Plymouth’s 1965 VIP dream car
Retro Road Tests
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Mazda RX-7: 7th HeavenConfidence from rocking Le Mans with rotary power spilled into the third generation RX-7. Angus McKenzie drives the new light, tight rotary rocket.
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MG RV8: Mything the MarqueThe B is back, the same but different. Mark Fogarty blasted down memory lane for a look at the MG-revivalist RV8 and its makers. -
M TO THE POWER OF 3The ferocious punch of BMW Motorsport's 210 kW stunner is delivered with abundant torque and matched to a muscular chassis. The coupe's harmonic how/lingers in JOHN CAREY's ears
Bike News
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2018 Suzuki SV650X: The X FactorFrom its SV650 stalwart, Suzuki has created a modern retro for the masses -
Chaotic MotoGP Race in Valencia Ends with Wet Boots, Cold Hands & Half the Field in the Gravel Trap!Valencia, the final conclusion to the 2018 session of MotoGP was chaotic from Friday right through until the flag was flown on race day. -
Dani Pedrosa Becomes a MotoGP Legend in Valencia as he Says Goodbye to Competitive RacingDani Pedrosa will race at Valencia one last time as he finishes up his career in the premier MotoGP class after announcing his retirement midway through the current season.
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