Innholdsfortegnelse for June 1, 2015 i Just Cars

Entries are now open and the countdown has begun for the 2016 Targa Tasmania, which will mark the 25th Anniversary of the iconic Tasmanian tarmac rally. Places are limited to just 300 cars, and given the early interest in the Silver Anniversary event, are expected to fill fast. Organisers are also discussing the return of many cars from past years to ensure the 2016 event will be a ‘Cavalcade of Motoring History’. Changes made to the schedule and format for this year’s Targa (full report in a future JUST CARS) will also be applied in 2016, along with a number of new innovations. These include at least three new, never-before-used stages, including one that boasts 487 bends in its 60km length. This ‘ultimate tarmac stage’ is likely to only be…

A diverse range of classic and future classic cars crossed the blocks at Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic auction on May 4. Running the gamut from a 1910 Ford Model T tourer to a 2007 Elfin MS8 Clubman, the lots included Aussie and American muscle, European and British classics, and even commercial vehicles. Top seller at the auction was a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger, offered with No Reserve, which went for $63,000 after a floor-versus-phone bidding duel. Second best was a 1968 Holden HK Monaro, which while it didn’t carry its original engine, still sold well at $54,000. The aforementioned Elfin MS8 roadster (also offered at No Reserve) achieved $44,000, while an exceptional, restored 1973 Bolwell MkVII made $34,000. Beating out some more luxurious classics that would have been much more expensive…

The headline on the front page of the local paper, the Kalgoorlie Miner , read: “Wild Weather Blows In”, and unfortunately, it certainly did. So much so that the ‘Lake Perkolilli Centenary of Speed 1914 – 2014’ celebration had to make some big changes to the planned itinerary. THE HISTORY Lake Perkolilli, in the heart of the goldfields sub-region of Australia’s Golden Outback in Western Australia, is about 30kms drive from the historic mining town of Kalgoorlie. In1893, gold was discovered at Kalgoorlie by three struggling Irishmen. Today, more than a century later, the town is still the centre of an important gold mining area and also home to the enormous ‘Fimiston Super Pit’. 500 metres deep and covering 2.7sq/kms, this open cast mine is so vast…

Ford has announced that a limited run of 2015-plated Shelby GT350 Mustangs will be produced to mark the original GT350’s 50th Anniversary. Before production switches over to 2016-plated models, Ford will build 100 MY15 GT350s for the North American market, of which 50 will be equipped with the Mustang’s Technology Package, with the other 50 fitted with the Track Package option. Rare as the 2015 GT350s will be, the high performance GT350R will be rarer still. In tribute to the (alleged) 37 units of the original GT350R built by Carroll Shelby in 1965, the same quantity of the new GT350R will be built by Ford for 2015. “Fans of the Shelby brand are among the most passionate in the automotive industry,” said Henry Ford III, Ford Performance marketing manager. Referring…

After a long and arduous slog, you’ve finally finished that rebuild. That only leaves two things to do: hit the highway to enjoy the spoils of all your hard toil; and to keep it looking as fresh as possible for as long as possible – something which Meguiar’s knows a thing or two about. LEGENDARY SHINE It’s more than likely your painter will have cut, buffed and polished your fresh respray, giving it a high degree of shine. Therefore, it’ll be a while before you need to consider reaching for a dedicated compound or polish. While the primary function of wax is to seal and protect the surface, a good-quality wax will definitely enhance and deepen the gloss even further. WHICH WAX Meguiar’s NXT Gen Tech Wax 2.0 and Ultimate…

We’re looking for all sorts of classics, customs, restorations, rods, street machines, as well as rare and unusual cars to feature in future issues. It’s not only cars, though. Do you have a collection of vehicles, model cars or other memorabilia? Maybe you’ve undertaken an epic road trip, or just seen, built or done something of interest and relevance to JUST CARS readers. To have your story featured in a future JUST CARS , email details, along with images, to: editorial@justauto.com.au  Alternatively, you can post information and photos to: JUST CARS – FEATURE MY STORY, Locked Bag 34, Geelong, VIC, 3220. Share the story of your special car, collection, road trip or more with the readers of JUST CARS…

To mark the achievements of their C7.R Corvette racers, Chevrolet have announced a new special – the 2016 Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition – which will be released in the North American market later this year. “Corvette Racing’s legacy and technology were significant influences on the development of the Corvette Z06 and the new C7.R Edition honours the direct link between the racecar and the production model,” said Harlan Charles, Corvette product and marketing manager. “It also advances Chevrolet’s plan to offer special edition models that offer unique, personal ownership experiences.” Available in coupe or convertible forms, and limited to just 500 specially-serialized units, the C7.R Edition will be fitted with the Z07 Performance Package, consisting of carbon ceramic-matrix brakes and Michelin PS Cup 2 tyres with yellow accent stripes. In…

Bonhams has announced that a restored Porsche RS-61 sports racer will be offered at their annual Goodwood Festival of Speed auction. While a desirable vehicle in its own right, what makes this Porsche racing roadster extra special is that it has been consigned by none other than Sir Stirling Moss OBE. Powered by a rear-mounted 4-cylinder air-cooled engine, Porsche’s charismatic RennSport (‘RS’) cars won the Targa Florio road rally in 1956, 1959 and 1960. But for Moss, the Porsche connection is more personal. In the 1961 Targa Florio, Sir Stirling shared a 2-litre Porsche RS60 with 1962 and 1968 F1 World Champion Graham Hill, and while the duo didn’t win the event (due a transmission failure while in the lead and with less than 8km to run), the car left…

For 40 years, the Australian Van Nationals has been held during the Easter long weekend, at locations around the country. In 1976, the very first Van Nationals was held at Mildura; since then, this annual event has expanded from Victoria into Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and even Western Australia. This year, van enthusiasts Australia-wide congregated at Bathurst, our motor racing capital, to celebrate a vanning milestone. The event normally attracts 50 to 60 pre-entries, but this year’s 40th Anniversary attracted an impressive 250 pre-entries, which equates to around 230 vans and over 500 people, with organisers noting entrants from China, Malaysia and New Zealand, as well as eight times as many Tasmanians than previous years. Regulars drove from as far away as Rockhampton, a convoy came down from…