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HSV ROLLS OUT LS3 LIMITED EDITIONS

HSV has announced a swag of special, limited-edition versions of the ClubSport R8, Maloo R8 and Grange, all of which will be powered by an LS3 6.2-litre V8 engine. This naturally-aspirated 340kW V8, unavailable in an HSV since the launch of the supercharged 400kW LSA V8 last October, is making a return before upcoming changes in emissions standards make it redundant. After November, these new standards mean that new cars cannot be fitted with the LS3 in its 340kW form. However, the detuned 304kW version, as found in the Commodore SS, does meet the emissions cap, so will continue production right through to the end of Holden’s local manufacturing operations in 2017. The final 650 LS3-engined HSVs will be spread across a series of four special editions: ClubSport R8 SV…

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Ford Australia

With Ford Australia’s finale as an automobile manufacturer fast approaching, the release of a new book on the history of the Blue Oval’s local operations is timely. Authored by M.D. Cook and D.M. Wallace, ‘Ford Australia’ chronicles Ford’s Aussie story, from the beginning in 1925, right through to the present day. Subtitled ‘The Cars and the People Who Built Them’, this 400-page hardcover book not only looks at the development of Ford Australia and the cars they produced, but also the people behind them, from company directors, through to engineers and designers, right down to those on the assembly lines. Ford’s local hits and misses, challenges and triumphs are all chronicled, as well as the story of Ford’s factories around the country (it wasn’t just Geelong and Broadmeadows!). Both Cook…

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Narva Probe II inspection light

Narva’s Probe inspection light has a replacement - the Probe II. Offering twice the light output, along with five hours of continuous illumination, the Probe II can now be charged via a micro USB cable. Other upgrades include a larger moulded rubber handgrip and more robust construction, with a shatterproof polycarbonate lens sealed to IP66 rating. Using the latest high-intensity SMD LED technology, the Probe II provides a smooth, broad and even light output. There are also handy top-mounted LEDs to provide illumination for small, confined spaces. A lithium-ion battery dramatically improves run time, with an L.E.D indicator to show the charge rate. A supplied 240V USB charger includes a micro USB lead, allowing charging from vehicles and computers, with 12V USB adaptors optional. Available from leading automotive and transport…

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HEAD OF STATE

“The Hot Rod & Custom Auto Expo is meant to provide a back to basics show.” While the New South Wales Hot Rod and Custom Auto Expo is only in its third year, its true origins go right back to the very first NSW State Titles in 1964, said Andy Minas of Andy’s Restorations; the man behind the reborn event. Over the years, the Australian Street Rod Federation (ASRF) NSW State Titles were held in numerous locations around Sydney, such as Roselands, Bankstown, Yennora and Winston Hills. For a long time, the event also found a home as part of MotorEx until that event’s format changed in 2009. ACTION ANDY Andy and wife Donna, along with a group of other interested parties, got together in 2013 to discuss what could…

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EVENTS

NSW JULY, SUNDAY, 31ST, 2016 WINDSOR HOT ROD AND CUSTOM SHOW car show with $10 breakfast, kids rides, bands, lots of trophies 0412 826 539 or 0402 235 413 JULY, SUNDAY, 31ST, 2016 NABIAC AUTOMOTIVE SWAP MEET National Motorcycle Museum Swap meet, automotive vehicles and parts only. No clothing, bric-a-brac or furniture. Traders from noon Saturday and buyers from 7am Sunday. Bookings on payment only. Camping permitted, no fires. Catering provided Saturday evening and Sunday morning. All proceeds to Camp Quality. 02 6554 1333 9.30am- 3.30pm fax 02 6554 1333 margaret.kelleher@westnet.com.au AUGUST, SATURDAY, 13TH, 2016 CESSNOCK SWAP MEET hosted by The Newcastle District Vintage Classic Car Club over1000 sites catering for cars car parts motor bikes bric-brac numerous traders in attendance Thomas Milgate 0457083789 admin@ndvcc.com AUGUST, SUNDAY, 21ST, 2016 MOTOR…

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PONY PARTS ’STANG PERSONALISATION

With the amount of new Ford Mustangs in Australia already – and more to come – there’s a growing market for those looking to personalise their Mustang and make it stand out from the crowd. While a number of businesses already exist to service that market, a new player is Pony Parts Australia. Founded by a pair of Queensland-based Mustang owners and enthusiasts with more than 60 years combined experience and passion, Pony Parts Australia offer a range of cosmetic parts to suit Gen 6 Mustangs. And to showcase their range of aftermarket accessories, they’re creating a series of cars – dubbed ‘Pony Express’ – as rolling adverts for the range. The first two cars are already turning heads in the Sunshine State, with three more Pony Express concepts to…

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Numbered build plates

AUTO BUILD PLATES produce custom, numbered build plates to give the interior of your limited-edition collectable vehicle that special touch. Plates are now available for Ford XR Sprint owners, with each individually-numbered plate designed to match the exclusive numbered plaque on your XR Sprint’s engine. The XR Sprint build plates pictured are 76mm x 26mm and designed to sit on the centre console, between the gear shifter and cupholders. Each plate features a raised and hard-wearing clear vinyl top, metal base and adhesive backing. Plates can also be easily removed if required. Available direct from AUTO BUILD PLATES, XR6 and XR8 Sprint plates are priced from $33 (incl FREE postage) each. Contact AUTO BUILD PLATES for plates to suit other makes/models and special commissions. Visit autobuildplates.com.au…

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LAST RIDE

Hearses can be pretty fascinating vehicles, especially American-built ones. America’s earliest motorised hearses appeared over a century ago, with post-WWII examples based on everything from Chevy to Ford, Chrysler to Packard. But think American hearse and most people think of a Cadillac. Not surprising, really, as Cadillacs were the favoured base unit for most hearse builders. In fact, by the time this featured 1970 model Miller-Meteor landau (based on a Cadillac Seventy-Five commercial chassis) was built, two-thirds of all American hearse and ambulance production was based on Cadillacs. One of the two major players in the US market during this period, Miller-Meteor offered 34 different models in 1970, but a vehicle like this wasn’t cheap. Where a Cadillac Eldorado would have set you back around US$6,900 back then, a new…

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FANTASTIC 40 th

“Winton’s short circuit suits the Mini Cooper S down to the ground - no fewer than 13 examples would greet the starter.” For fans of historic touring cars, as well as classic racers of all types, Historic Winton has always been special, but this year’s 40th Historic Winton was extra special. The anniversary event drew a full grid of JUST CARS Historic Touring Cars to Winton, located just outside Benalla in northern Victoria, with the freshly re-surfaced track tipped to deliver some frenetic and fantastic racing. ONE FOR THE LITTLE GUY Winton is unique in that there’s no other track in the country where the smaller capacity cars have an outright chance against the usual V8- or six cylinder-powered machines at the head of the pack. Specifically, Winton’s traditional short…

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GEN 6 CAMAROS IN AUSTRALIA

With GM-H showing no signs of bringing the latest Chevrolet Camaro to Australia, American vehicle conversion specialists, US Autos Sydney P/L, has got on the front foot and brought out a pair themselves; the first Gen 6 Camaros in the country. US Autos, who’ve been converting American vehicles to RHD since 1989 (including numerous Gen 4 and Gen 5 Camaros) and currently specialise in Ford F-Series and Dodge Viper conversions, say they’ll be first to market with an RHD, ADR-compliant Gen 6 Camaro to meet local demand. US Autos’ Allan Reed says the conversion process is extensive and requires a lot more engineering than you’d think; more even than their previous conversions. Aside from obvious elements like the steering gear, firewall, dash and centre console (which are all asymmetrical, LHD-biased),…

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Shinsaver towbar guard

We’ve all hit our shin on a towbar – and know that it hurts! So does Ken Mason, who has made sure it won’t happen again by creating the ‘Shinsaver’ towbar guard. Starting with Mason’s first wooden mock-up, the Shinsaver was further developed through CAD CAM design and injection moulding technology. Produced from black polypropylene and designed to suit all 50mm towballs, simply push the Shinsaver on to install and pull up the two ‘ears’ on the side to remove. Greatly reducing the likelihood of shin and leg damage, fitting a Shinsaver means reduced chance of grease stains from towballs, too. Now available direct from the manufacturer, the Shinsaver towbar guard is only $19.99 (excl. postage and handling), and can also be printed with company logos for corporate and promotional…

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One-Year Wonder

The magical year for America’s Trans Am racing series was 1970. Momentum in the SCCAsanctioned series had been building for the past few years, but the explosion in the Pony Car market saw every manufacturer want a piece of the action, so what better way to show off your wares than on the racetrack in a manufacturer’s championship? The dawn of the new decade saw factory-backed teams representing Ford (Mustang), GM (Camaro and Firebird), AMC (Javelin) and newcomer Chrysler, who fielded both the new ‘E-Body’ Plymouth Barracuda and its Dodge Challenger sibling. Numbers to Race Dan Gurney and his ‘All American Racers’ (AAR) team were recruited by Chrysler to run the Plymouth Trans Am tilt. In addition to his management role, Gurney would also get behind the wheel, with David…

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GROUP LOVE

Along with the likes of the ‘General Lee’ Dodge Charger, ‘Eleanor’ Mustang, ‘Mad Max’ Interceptor and ‘Back to the Future’ Delorean, the ‘Herbie’ VW Beetle is one of the best-known and most-loved movie cars of all time. Since its first feature film appearance – 1968’s ‘The Love Bug’ – the 1963-model Beetle with the ‘53’ racing number, red and blue stripes and a mind of its own has become a favourite with kids both big and small. There’s also a dedicated fan club, purely for the cars, that’s been around since 1997. That original film spawned three sequels, a short-lived TV series in the ’80s and an oft-forgotten telemovie in 1997 before the concept got a major reboot by Disney in 2005 with ‘Herbie: Fully Loaded’. While the merits of…

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CLUB NOTICES

ACT ALFA CAR CLUB ACT Meeting monthly at the Italo-Australian Club in Forrest. Email or phone for more info Contact: Jon Pike Ph: 0414 272 778 or Em: jonpike@grapevine.net.au ACT AMERICAN CAR CLUB OF AUSTRALIA Meeting first Monday of the month at 7pm at Deakin Soccer Club, Deakin , ACT PO Box 847 ,Dickson,ACT,2602 Ph: 0488 872 277 , Fx: 02 6227 5799 or Em: robneill@optusnet.com.au ACT AUSTRALIAN HISTORIC MOTORING FEDERATION Representing Motoring Clubs & motoring enthusiasts across Australia Contact: Mobile, PO Box 2862 ,Canberra,ACT,2601 Ph: 0419 249 109 or Em: info@australianmotoring.com ACT CANBERRA ROD AND KUSTOM KLUB Meeting 1st Friday each month, 7-7.30pm at Dickson McDonalds Contact: Karyn Gentleman, 5 Marcs Place ,Macgregor,ACT,2615 Ph: 0434 034 406 ACT CANBERRA TORANA CLUB Meeting 3rd Monday each month at 7.30 pm,…

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