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The JUST CARS Historic Tourers converged on a chilly Winton Raceway near Benalla in North East Victoria this past May for their second all-Historic meeting of the year. Run by the Austin Seven Car Club on the original short circuit, Historic Winton is one of the oldest Historic meetings in the world, with this year’s edition being the 41st. Uniquely, the cars share the programme with some magnificent vintage racing motorcycles across several eras, allowing plenty of two-wheeled perving time in between the car action. RACE 1 A full field, comprising three Group Na (pre-58) cars, 22 Nb (pre-65) and 12 (pre-73) historic tourers, took to the track in qualifying on the Saturday morning. Former local, now Queenslander, Gary Edwards won pole in his Torana and in Race 1 led…

Despite its obviously Germanic name and origins, Daimler came to be regarded as a quintessentially British car. This also in spite of the very earliest examples being produced in Germany and France. Founded in 1893, Daimler’s first true car of their own came in 1897, but even this was very much in the style of what Gottlieb Daimler (who was a director of Daimler in England until 1898) had created previously. CHOICE OF KINGS Daimler’s fortunes in the British market and beyond were improved when King Edward VII selected one for his personal use. Others followed and set a pattern of Royal patronage that continued for decades, with Daimler limousines still used for selected occasions today. That connection made Daimler the choice of the wealthy and a competitor to not…

LIDSAY’S 1948 JAGUAR MARK V1 Engineered on a Jaguar Mark V chassie, powered by a 4.2 litre motor coupled to a moss box, independant rear end with inboard disc, all metal construction. DONNY’S FORD FALCON XB GT COUPE This is my stunning Polar White, W2 trim, Stillwell Special XB GT Coupe. Full matching numbers, Factory 4 speed. Loaded with factory and dealer options. LLOYD’S 1959 BUICK SERIES 50 SEDANETTE Super rare 1949 Buick Series-50 fastback sedanette. Restored with burgundy duco and biscuit leather interior. Runs factory 115hp straight-8 engine and Dynaflow automatic. Smooth, quiet luxury, post-war cruiser.…

Producing one million units of any automobile is a milestone worth celebrating, but for a niche market sports car, it’s even more significant. On 11 May, Porsche celebrated just such an achievement when the one-millionth 911 rolled off the production line at Zuffenhausen. The milestone vehicle – a 911 Carrera S – was finished in a one-off ‘Irish Green’ exterior inspired by Ferry Porsche’s personal example from 1963 - one of the very first 911s built . This colour remained exclusive to Ferry’s car until it joined the factory paint catalogue for the 1965 model year. Refined by Porsche Exclusive, the arm of the German carmaker that’s devoted to limited editions and short-run projects, other features unique to the one-millionth 911 include specially-labelled wheels, black brake calipers, gold Porsche script…

This year’s major competition from Shannons Insurance is a fully guided, 21-day self-drive tour of America’s iconic Route 66, valued at up to $55,000. The tour for two on America’s ‘Mother Road’ starts in Chicago and follows Route 66 through eight states before wrapping up in Las Vegas, Nevada. The tour (conducted by Route 66 Tours) will take in all the famous sections of Route 66, with numerous attractions along the way for petrolheads and plenty of stunning American scenery, too. The self-drive/ride tour can be done in a new Chevy Corvette, but if two wheels are preferred, the winner and their companion can choose to ride the route on a pair of Indian motorcycles (subject to hire availability). Also included in the package are return airfares (ex. Sydney) for…

1 CTEK CT5 TIME TO GO BATTERY CHARGER www.ctek.com.au Introducing the exciting new CTEK CT5 Time To Go battery charger, a world first from the foremost global innovators in battery charging technology. The CT5 Time To Go puts you in charge with a 7 LED countdown that accurately predicts how many hours until your battery will be charged. The 3-stage indicator lets you know when it’s safe to TRY to start your vehicle when the battery is charged or in maintenance mode. Competitively priced at $185, with a fiveyear warranty and a host of safety features that protect your battery, your vehicle and you.dded to accommodate the massive 502ci V8. 2 CAR BUILDERS Thermal & Acoustic Insulation Products 0425 839 011 So you’ve just fixed that regulator, done that repair or on…

Growing up near one of Britain’s most famous circuits, Joel spent his early years working for a sign company at Silverstone and admiring Lister-Jaguars and Maserati 250Fs. With the perfect blend of childhood heroes and artistic talent Joel has created a successful business. Just Cars asks the ex-Melbournite a few questions about his art and what’s on the horizon. WHAT IS VINYL ART? Vinyl art, as an idea, had long been maturing in the back of my mind ever since I first picked up a scalpel at my first job, upon leaving school, back in 1990. The job was with a sign company based at Silverstone Circuit, close to where I grew up. Vinyl art is based on the skills I learnt back then, of having to hand-cut vinyl graphics…

Entries are now open for this year’s Bay to Birdwood Classic, which will take place on Sunday, 24 September. Open to vehicles made from 1956 to 1981 inclusive, an extension of the previous cutoff point will allow some vehicles to take part this year for the first time. While the full route for this year’s Classic is still to be confirmed, it will start at Barrett Reserve, West Beach, and travel through the Adelaide CBD on a 70km trip to the National Motor Museum at Birdwood. “This is one of the great motoring events in the world,” said Bay to Birdwood’s Chair, Michael Neale. “Entries are limited and we expect to hit that limit well before the event. I encourage you to get your entries in as soon as possible…

Ford Licensed performance upgrades to suit the MY16/17 Mustang are now available from Ford dealers Australia-wide. Offering handling, exhaust system and visual upgrades, the parts are factoryapproved, fully-warranted and can also be fitted to new, pre-delivered Mustangs at the dealership – a three-year, 100,000km Ford Express Warranty is offered if the parts are ordered with the purchase of a new Mustang and fitted at an authorised Ford dealership. “This is the first time in Mustang’s fivedecade history that an Australian consumer can take delivery of this iconic performance car with a full suite of upgrades straight off the showroom floor,” says Ford Australia CEO, Graeme Whickman. Ford says the accessories have undergone extensive local testing and engineering assessments for compatibility with both our Mustang specification and local ADRs. That includes…

Amongst the ‘genuine’ Vauxhalls built by the English carmaker before their takeover by General Motors in 1925, the 30/98 was unquestionably the best. Regarded by many as the first English sports car and a peer of the likes of Bentley, Sunbeam and Alvis in its heyday, the Vauxhall 30/98 is perhaps the least known car of that era today. HENRY AND LAURENCE Vauxhall had been building automobiles for less than a decade when the 30/98 – also known as the E-Type – appeared, firstly in competition form in 1912, followed by roadgoing versions in 1913. Both were based on the 3.0-litre ‘Prince Henry’ model that had gained its name from reliability trials success in Europe in 1910. The Prince Henry (officially known as the C-Type) had been engineered by the…

TO MANY FASTIDIOUS car owners, the clay bar is a detailing accessory they wouldn’t be without. Others see it as a strange and slightly mysterious process used by professional detailers to remove contaminants in a car’s paintwork, but one they are nervous about using themselves. As with anything you do to a car, there are a few precautions you should be aware of, but using a clay bar on your paintwork is quite easy, and using it two or three times a year will keep your paintwork looking factory fresh. HOW DOES IT WORK? A clay bar works by gliding clay across a wet (lubricated) paint surface to pick up and remove anything that protrudes from the paint. Even though clay bars are slightly abrasive, they will not mar the…