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The April edition of Burns & Co’s Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction saw more than 60 lots - covering cars, motorcycles and selected memorabilia - go under the hammer. And while this auction boasted the variety and high quality of consignments that’s typical of Burns & Co., the top seller was something of a surprise. In an auction that included HSV sedans and coupes, Sandmans, GT Falcon replicas, HG and HJ Monaros, a Jaguar XJS V12 convertible and Mercedes-AMG sedan, a humble FJ Holden panel van achieved the best sale price. One of around 8,000 panel vans built on the FJ platform, few of which survive today, what made this particular example stand out was its remarkable condition, with Burns & Co. describing it as the best example…

If you think the new car buyer in Australia these days is swamped with choices, there was just as much variety in the 1950s. The diverse array of makes and models that were either manufactured or assembled here are covered in The Cars of the 50s by Gavin Farmer. The subheading – A history of cars manufactured and assembled in Australia during the 1950s – clarifies that this book isn’t about ALL cars that were available here during the 1950-59 period, but rather those that were manufactured or assembled locally from imported kits. After World War II, the Federal Government made the establishment of a local automotive manufacturing a priority. GM-H would be the only brand to achieve this in the 1950s, but many others introduced local assembly operations or…

Enjoy the convenience of having JUST CARS delivered to your letterbox every month. Subscriptions are also available as gifts for Father’s day, Birthdays, Christmas, etc. JUST CARS caters for collectable, classic and custom car enthusiasts. With easy-to-find category sections, the buyer finds what they want quicker and are on the phone to you sooner. JUST CARS has the largest number of private advertisers of any automotive magazine in Australia. We also provide the best service in the business. BONUS 1. You never miss an issue 2. It gets delivered directly to your letterbox 3. You get 13 issues over 12 months 4. We do all the hard work for you 12 MONTHS = 13 ISSUES Price shown includes delivery within Australia only. For international prices, please contact us directly. NOTE:…

Porsche has unveiled the third model under their ‘Heritage Design’ strategy. Following the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition from 2020 and 911 Sport Classic from 2022, the new arrival is the 911 Spirit 70. Based on the current (992.2) Carrera GTS cabriolet, the Spirit 70 combines that model’s T-Hybrid drivetrain with special paint and striping, retro-look badges and a recreation of the iconic ‘Pasha’ interior trim. As the Targa 4S was inspired by Porsches from the 1950s and early ‘60s, with the Sport Classic taking styling cues from the 1960s and early ’70s, the Spirit 70 taps into the decade of disco, with a unique exterior colour and special interior trim that’s said to evoke the spirit of the 1970s and early ’80s. “Heritage Design models occupy a special…

After a delay of more than three years, Targa Tasmania makes its long-awaited return in 2025, with the ‘Ultimate Tarmac Rally’ to be held on 16-21 November. Normally held in April-May, the switch to a late spring date is one of several changes that have been implemented for Targa Tasmania’s return. As has been widely reported, the deaths of competitors in the 2021 and 2022 editions of Targa Tasmania saw Motorsport Australia (nee CAMS) withdraw the event’s permit, leading Targa Australia to cut ties with the governing body. Long delays regarding a subsequent coronial inquest meant the event did not go ahead in 2023 or 2024. “The passage of time has given us an amazing opportunity to undertake a detailed review of the event whilst ensuring we can implement the…

Since the first event back in February, JUST CARS & COFFEE has been bringing Brisbane’s car enthusiast community together to show and share their vehicles. You can also add ‘sell’ to that list, as these events are a great way to put a vehicle that’s for sale in front of local buyers. Of course, your first avenue to advertise any classic or collectable car should be JUST CARS, but for Brisbanites, taking your car along to the monthly JUST CARS & COFFEE meets with a ‘For Sale’ sign on the dash provides additional exposure, increasing your chances of a sale. If you need an extra incentive, JUST CARS will be at these events, looking for vehicles to showcase online at www.justcars.com.au and in a future issue of the magazine. Take…

FOR SALE You know a car has transcended its role as mere transportation when it becomes part of popular culture. Mustangs and Corvettes are the obvious examples, featuring in countless songs and films. You can add the Mini and VW Beetle to this group, too. Locally, the FJ Holden lent its name to a 1977 movie, but for Aussies of a certain age, the one car that became more than just a car was the Kingswood, thanks to Kingswood Country. Politically incorrect to modern eyes (“Money on the fridge, wog!”), Kingswood Country was a big hit in its day. Centred around Kingswood-loving (and we mean, really loving) suburban dad, Ted Bullpitt, the TV sitcom ran for six seasons in the 1980s. Nostalgia for the show saw a follow-up series, Bullpitt!,…

Here in Australia, Mal Wood Automotive is best known for their innovations in the area of transmissions, clutches and driveline components to suit performance street and track applications. But the Queensland-based company innovates in other areas, too. That innovation was recently recognised at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) automotive aftermarket industry trade show in Las Vegas. With the annual SEMA show attracting more than 2,400 exhibitors (representing 6,383 member companies worldwide in OEM and aftermarket equipment, plus distributors, installers, restorers and more), it can be difficult to stand out, but that’s exactly what Mal Wood’s American subsidiary, MalWood USA, did. Mal and three of the local team were in Las Vegas last November to witness MalWood USA pick up SEMA’s ‘Best New Street Rod or Custom Car Product 2025’…