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Burns & Co. Auctions are reaping the benefits of their new presence in New South Wales, with several consignments for their 25 February auction coming through the Newcastle facility that opened late last year. In total, more than 70 lots were consigned for this auction, with a very strong clearance rate of 85.9 per cent (incl. post-auction sales). Normally, Aussie muscle or modern performance cars are the top sellers at these auctions, but in Burns & Co’s January classic car auction, a pre-war Rolls-Royce Phantom II achieved the best price, while at the February auction, honours went to a wellknown hot rod. The ’33 Ford 3-window coupe, known as ‘LEETHL,’ was built by Deuce Customs (body, drivetrain) and Rod City (chassis) 20 years ago. The all-steel body received a 3-inch…

FOR SALE Not too many cars can be considered timeless in their design. Similarly, few are embraced by the majority of car enthusiasts. The Meyers Manx is such a car. The design is approaching 60 years of age, yet still looks fresh, while even the staunchest Ford and Holden loyalists can find common ground in appreciating the Manx and its fun vibe. The story of the Meyers Manx is interesting, but not half as interesting as the man who created it. Bruce Meyers was born in Los Angeles, California, on 12 March, 1926. His father was a mechanic who knew Henry Ford and helped establish Ford dealerships in California and other US states, so Bruce was introduced to the auto industry at a young age. However, it was surfing and…

While the Australian new car market saw the usual crop of dualcab utes and SUVs lead the overall sales in 2023, there was a notable change in the sports car sector, with Subaru’s BRZ topping the segment for the first time. The BRZ outsold the Ford Mustang, which had been the Number 1 seller in the ‘Sports Cars under $80,000’ category since 2016. Data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) for Sports Cars under $80,000 reveals that 1,573 units of the BRZ were sold in 2023, compared to 1,475 Mustangs. Last year’s result was also the best sales year ever for the BRZ, beating the 1,411 total from 2013 and a 35 per cent increase on 2022’s sales. For the Mustang, last year’s sales were the lowest…

Historic Winton, the annual all-historic race meeting at Winton Motor Raceway in regional Victoria, has announced the anniversary display themes for this year’s 47th edition of the event that will be held on the weekend of 25 – 26 May. Multiple marque and model anniversaries are being recognised this year, starting with 120 years of Rolls-Royce and Rover, 110 years of Dodge and 100 years of the Chrysler Six, Bugatti Type 35 and MG Supersport. Additionally, 2024 marks the 90th anniversary for several Austin 7 model variants, Citroen’s Traction Avant and the original, Australian-made Ford ute. Models turning 70 this year include the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint, Austin Cambridge, Mercedes 300SL and Nash Metropolitan, while the Volkswagen Club of Victoria also turns 70 this year. Iconic models like the Ford…

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In what was already a milestone year for Automobili Lamborghini, with 2023 marking the Italian carmaker’s 60th Anniversary, there’s now another reason to celebrate. New vehicle deliveries last year exceeded 10,000 for the first time in the company’s history. Total deliveries of 10,112 Lamborghinis was not only a new record, but also a 10 per cent increase on 2022. “It’s a true source of price for the whole company to have surpassed the 10,000-car delivery mark,” said Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, Stephan Winkelmann. “This is a success made possible by the commitment of everyone a major accomplishment, based on true teamwork. “But, as always, we’re not stopping at single milestones and we’re ready to take on more exciting new challenges in 2024.” Unsurprisingly, given the world’s love of…

As the most successful race car to wear the Bugatti badge, the Type 35 rightly gets most of the acclaim directed at the marque’s early models, but it wasn’t the only winner. Of the numerous offshoots that the Type 35 spawned, the Type 37 enjoyed its share of glory, too. As a carmaker, Bugatti was in its 15th year when the Type 35 made its debut at the 1924 French Grand Prix. Powered by a 2.0-litre straight-eight engine (developed from the Type 29) and featuring the novelty – for 1924 - of cast alloy wheels, the Type 35 wasn’t successful immediately, but it was soon delivering victories for Bugatti’s works team and privateers alike at a tremendous rate. Despite its success, improvements came thick and fast in the years that…