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A look at Holden’s weird export specials: Executive Statesman, Caprice SS
Driving Enthusiast has covered some obscure Holdens and Fords lately, from the 2.0-litre, VN Berlina export special, to the three-on-the-tree manual Fairlane Custom seen for sale recently. The sublime to the ridiculous. This time around, we thought we’d cover an…
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For sale: 1970 Ford Fairlane ZC Custom factory manual
Ford Australia is credited with creating the long wheelbase (LWB) luxury car in Australia, by cleverly adapting the Falcon wagon’s longer floorpan to accommodate a longer, sleeker and more luxurious sedan body, with the 1967 ZA Fairlane. A lesser-known fact…
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For sale: Rare Holdens; HJ Statesman Coupe, VS Commodore ‘Royale’ 2.5L V6
The buzz generated by the Burns & Co auction of the Echuca National Holden Motor Museum and the brown NZ-spec VN Berlina 2.0Ei inspired us to dig further for more obscure Holden treasure. There are plenty of obscure treasures listed…
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For sale: 1989 Holden VN Commodore NZ-spec, Camira 2.0L 4CYL engine
A very special opportunity to own some Australian history is now underway, with Burns & Co auctioning cars and memorabilia from the Echuca National Holden Motor Museum. Perusing the lot, there are some very rare and unusual Holdens, including a…
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Video: Toyota GR Supra ‘GT4 Tribute Edition’ laps Nurburgring in 7:54
Germany’s sport auto YouTube channel has just put together another one of its awesome Supertest videos. This time taking the new Toyota GR Supra GT4 100th Edition Tribute around for a hammering lap. The Supra GT4 100Th Edition features a…
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For sale: Peter Brock’s actual 1985 HDT VK Group A SS, number 005
One of the rarest Australian-made cars is up for auction, and this particular example was owned by none-other-than Peter Brock. Yep, a 1985 Holden Commodore HDT VK Group A SS. Listed on Collecting Cars, Peter Brock’s cherished HDT VK Group A…
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Video: How much does it cost to replace a battery in an EV (electric vehicle)?
Electric vehicles are becoming very popular, which means, soon, there will be more electric cars on our roads and more EVs on the used car market. One of the biggest concerns consumers face is the cost of a replacement battery…
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Upmove: Online platform in Australia makes car transport easy, companies bid for your job
Picture this; you’ve got your eyes on that dream car in the classifieds, but it’s sitting pretty on the other side of this vast continent we call home. What’s a man to do? Well, fear not, because there’s an excellent…
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Suzuki Swift rally car gets awesome Mitsubishi Evo X conversion
Suzuki took the wraps of its fourth-gen Swift late last year at the 2023 Tokyo Motor Show, but there’s very little for enthusiasts to get excited about. A 61kW three-cylinder or a mild-hybrid engine. Yawn. Where’s the Swift Sport? Who…