Innholdsfortegnelse for #302 21-06 i Just Cars

British Racing Motors (BRM) was one of the earliest constructor teams in Formula 1, making their Grand Prix debut in 1951 with the Type 15 (aka ‘P15’) V16 Mk1. To mark seventy years since that debut, a series of new BRM V16 cars are being built. Following the likes of Jaguar, Aston Martin and Allard, the new BRM P15 racers will be built to the same spec as the originals and assigned chassis numbers originally allocated in the 1950s but never used. BRM was born in 1945 from a consortium of British motorsport experts and enthusiasts, aiming to bring the sort of success and prestige to British motorsport that Italy and Germany had enjoyed before the war. What started as the ‘British Motor Racing Research Trust’ was renamed British Racing…

Aventure Peugeot, the French carmaker’s museum and historic arm, has announced an expansion of its classic spare parts programme to include full restoration and sales of original and authenticated classic models, beginning with the 205 GTi – Peugeot’s iconic ’80s-era hot hatch. The programme, which is limited to Europe at this stage, will see suitable vehicles restored at the workshops of the Musée de l’Aventure Peugeot in Sochaux, France. Each completed vehicle will receive a certificate of authenticity before being made available for sale. From early 2021, owners of Peugeot classics will be able to have their car fully or partially restored by the museum’s expert technicians. The new programme will draw upon the knowledge and talent of the museum’s specialist craftspeople, from master technicians and former factory workers to…

In art terms, a triptych is a three-panel piece, usually a painting on separate canvases that are linked by a common theme or treatment and designed to be viewed together. There’s no real parallel in automotive terms. Or at least there wasn’t until three distinct, and distinctly connected examples of Italian post-war automotive styling were gathered together in the late 1980s. More recently, these three extreme creations for offered for sale – as a trio – for the first time. NEW YORK GALLERY Given the cars you see here are regarded as art, it was fitting that they were offered in a ‘Contemporary Art Evening Auction,’ presented by RM Sotheby’s in New York on 28 October. The three cars were created across a three-year period by Carrozzeria Bertone, to commission…

The third and final B.AT. was another hit with the automotive press at its Turin debut. Like the first B.A.T., this one was finished in silver, but added a contrasting (possibly maroon or black) lower section. After the 1955 European show season, B.A.T. 9 was sold to an unknown American owner and was next seen in Florida in 1956, where car dealer Harry Woodnorth, and his friend, Tom Barrett, arranged to buy it. By 1958, B.A.T. 9 was in the hands of Ed Beseler in Michigan, who had it repainted red. Following Beseler’s passing, B.A.T. 9 was purchased by Arlen Regis and prominently displayed at his Michigan dealership specialising in Fiats and imported cars. In 1963, 16-year-old Gary Kaberle spotted the car and began hounding Regis to sell it to him. As…

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Subaru has unveiled their second-generation BRZ, which features several improvements and upgrades over the original that was released in 2012. Longer, lower and on a lengthier wheelbase compared to the current model, the new generation BRZ is apparently also lighter, despite a bigger, more powerful engine. Several lightweighting measures have been made to achieve this, including the use of aluminium panels and lighter suspension components. Subaru will continue the platform sharing arrangement with Toyota for this updated model, meaning both the BRZ and 86 will use the same chassis, engine and running gear, as well as other selected spec and tech features. Only US market features and basic specs have been revealed so far, but most of these should transfer across to Australian market models. ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION The upcoming…

Shannons latest timed online auction, completed on 18 November, saw $6.4 million in total sales and a 95 percent clearance rate. In a 175-lot auction that included cars, motorcycles, memorabilia, garagenalia and heritage number plates, the top-selling car was a concours-standard 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC/4, which sold for $425,000, while a rare 1977 Holden LX Torana SL/R 5000 A9X sedan made $196,000 and an equally rare Ford Capri RS3100 ‘homologation’ coupe went for $133,001. Proving the growth in demand for newer cars amongst collectors, an immaculate 1987 Nissan HR31 Skyline GTS-R coupe sold for $80,000, while a 1990 HSV VN Commodore Group A SS went for $103,000. ‘Project’ cars made good money, too, including $71,500 for an Australian-delivered 1972 BMW 3.0 CS automatic and $59,000 for a 1971 Holden HQ…

Under the current climate of COVID, value for money is important. It’s an adage that held true with Aussie car buyers 30, 40 and 50 years ago, too. While many may have wanted the hot GT or sporty coupe, what they could afford was another matter. Our carmakers of the time understood this, offering model trims to suit even the most modest of budgets. Similarly, ‘working vehicles’ didn’t come with any of the fripperies to satisfy the fickle passenger car market. Driven by offering value for money for the hard-working tradie or small business owner, most of these Aussie-made utes and panel vans were equipped with only what was required to get the job done. In today’s collector car market, these vehicles don’t attract the same attention as their high-profile…

B.A.T. 5 made its public debut at the Turin Auto Salon in May 1953, drawing international attention from both the general and automotive media. In October 1953, Bertone sold the car to American importer Stanley “Wacky” Arnolt. B.A.T. 5 was repainted a darker silver and used regularly by Arnolt for several years, alternating road use with display at his ‘Hoosier International Motors’ showroom in Indiana. In 1956, Arnolt sold B.A.T. 5 to his friend Joe Prysak, who chose to hang the car from the rafters of his specialty automotive shop. After 30 years of ownership, Prysak sold B.A.T. 5 to Said Marouf of California in 1987. Following a year-long restoration and repaint in the original colour, the car was shown at the 1988 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, winning a class award. It…

Morgan Motor Company have announced that they will be ending production of their 3 Wheeler roadster in its current form, with a return planned after 2021. The temporary halt in production comes almost a decade after the 3 Wheeler was released and is due to type approval for the model’s S&S v-twin engine coming to an end next year. To sign off on the 3 Wheeler in its current form, Morgan will produce the ‘P101’ edition. Limited to only 33 units, the name stands for ‘Project 101,’ which was Morgan’s internal code for the revival of a three-wheeled model more than a decade ago. The limited edition is defined by a number of features and special finishes, starting with a single-leaf tonneau cover for the passenger area. Made from composite…

ACT auction house Allbids saw a diverse array of vehicles offered at their most recent Unique & Classic Car Auction, conducted from 11 to 18 November. Consignments included everything from a 1928 Chevrolet National ute to a 2015 Lexus RC F, with prestige marques and Aussie classics also amongst the lots on offer. Top seller at the 8-day online auction was a 1974 Holden HQ Monaro LS. A Pagewood-built car, the LS was originally finished in Aquamarine but then repainted white before it acquired its current black finish as part of a sympathetic restoration. Under the bonnet, the car featured a 253 V8 and Trimatic auto, which despite some dress-up parts was period correct. Genuine GTS wheels fitted to this car, while uncommon on the LS when new, were also…

They say that the South Korean car makers are at a similar stage to when the Japanese car makers went from being thought of as cheap and cheerful to some of the world’s most reputable and successful auto behemoths. It’s certainly cars like the Kia Stinger that certify that feeling. Although the Stinger is no newcomer on the scene, this MY21 update certainly feels fresher, more contemporary, and fundamentally improved. The twin-turbo V6 engine in this Stinger PE – an all-new Product Enhancement (facelift) – is beefier, producing a mightier output and endowed with a slightly more boisterous exhaust note. It’s those touches that elevate the Stinger as an alternative to traditional muscle cars and performance saloons. But unlike, say, the Ford Mustang, Kia’s craftmanship and attention to detail oozes…

The most radical of the B.A.T. cars, B.A.T. 7 was also the most stressful for Bertone, who rushed to get it finished in time for the ’54 Turin Motor Show. Nuccio Bertone and Franco Scaglione reportedly drove it to the venue on the eve of the show’s opening. In 1955, Alfa Romeo sent B.A.T. 7 to the US to display at the New York and Chicago Auto Shows. Soon after, the car was purchased by San Francisco-based importer Charles Rezzaghi on behalf of Alfa Romeo enthusiast Al Williams. Raced in SCCA events in Southern California, B.A.T. 7 was later displayed at a Ferrari sales office in Los Angeles. Returning to San Francisco, B.A.T. 7 had its rear fins removed, primarily to improve rear vision in a car that was being driven…