Bathurst, Mt. Panorama, Australia March 21–23, 2008 David Reid (Jaguar C-type replica) leads the Jaguar Mk2 of Peter Marshall down...
If you are even just slightly interested in Australian motor racing there are two Sundays of the year that are...
Neville HayPhoto: Kary Jiggle Neville Hay is a great communicator and over many years has provided the commentary at race meetings, both at home in the UK and abroad. His work hasn’t been confined to trackside broadcasting, but includes radio and television, commentating on events such as the British Grand...
Bathurst, NSW, Australia February 2-4, 2018 Ryan Curnick’s Porsche 911 being chased by the Austin-Healey 100/6 of Zach McAfee and...
Tom Walkinshaw began his racing career as just another youngster trying to find ways to indulge his passions, and by the time he stepped away he had amassed a number of championship titles for himself and his corporate partners, including Jaguar’s last two victories at Le Mans and their pair...
1976 Holden Torana L34 A month or so back, Vintage Racecar interviewed Leo Geoghegan, a true icon of Australian motorsport....
The ex–Geoghegan 1960 Lotus Elite The ex–Chamberlain 1960 Lotus Elite The 1967 Lotus Elite Twin Cam No matter what year...
It’s a simple fact that the most popular form of motor racing in Australia today is sedan racing. Of course, this is much to the chagrin of the purist who would walk over hot coals to watch open-wheelers or sports racing cars. It was quite the opposite during the 1960s...
Denny Hulme was one of the most reserved men in motor racing. He seldom showed his emotions, which he camouflaged...
You could call it a long time between drinks. It’s been some 35 years since the last race meeting was...
1965 Ford Cortina GT500 First used as a motor racing circuit back in 1938, for the Australian Grand Prix of that year, the Mount Panorama circuit at Bathurst, some 125 miles west of Sydney, has changed somewhat over the years from a dusty unpaved road into what is now an...
Bob Holden For anyone involved in motor sport within Australia, the name of Bob Holden has been a prominent one...
Tazio Nuvolari James Hunt Photo: Dennis Gray 1 Dick Johnson and John Bowe drive a Ford Sierra to victory in...
Resembling nothing so much as a 1946 Chevrolet Fleetline sedan that was left in the dryer a bit too long, the Holden 48-215 was among the most popular and successful vehicles to appear in post-war Australia, and of course, it quickly found its way to the race track. Anyone who...
The 1950s and ’60s were to many involved in Australian historic motor sport, the halcyon years. It was the time...
Frankly, I was surprised at how easily it drove after some previous experiences I had with other open-wheelers. Owner Ed...
Mt. Panorama, Bathurst, Australia April 10–11, 2009 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all our premium content, and offers you awesome discounts on partner...
As we’ve done each of the ten years we’ve now been in publication, this month we focus all of the...
Monday March 2, 2015 was indeed a sad day for Australian historic motor sport enthusiasts when Leo Geoghegan (78), one of...
Australian Collector Extraordinaire Astounded! That would be the best word to describe how I felt when Sydney, Australia-based classic car enthusiast Rick Marks sent me the list of cars that have passed through his hands. Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access...
Australia’s home of motor sport, Mount Panorama (Bathurst), will once again come alive with the roar of engines at Easter—this...
1958 Jaguar 3.4 Saloon An unused flying boat base from WWII provided the “test track” where our man Quinn tried...
1935 Sulman Singer We all have defining moments in our lives that remain with us. Moments that leave an indelible mark on our memories, maybe even our psyche. Memories so defining, they actually change the way we look at things. There are a couple of events in my life that...
We all know that life isn’t a bed of roses and, sometimes, we are dealt the cruelest of blows. Don...
During the late 1960s and 1970s, the names of Leo and Ian (aka Pete) Geoghegan became known thoughout almost every...