Built in 1969, by GM’s Australian division Holden, the Hurricane was an advanced research concept vehicle designed “to study design trends,...
Resembling nothing so much as a 1946 Chevrolet Fleetline sedan that was left in the dryer a bit too long,...
I have raced and rallied all over the world during my long career and am still actively involved in motorsport, but with historic cars now. Looking back, the rally that gave me the most personal satisfaction was the Spa-Sofia-Liege Rally in 1964, when I was paired with Tony Ambrose. I...
It’s a simple fact that the most popular form of motor racing in Australia today is sedan racing. Of course,...
• The second Bund Classic Concours d’Elegance will be held at the iconic Villa at No. 1 Waitanyuan from October...
“Football, Meat Pies, Kangaroos and Holden Cars!” So said the popular ’70s television ad for Holden cars. It wasn’t far from the truth either as Holden cars have been part of the Australian psyche for as long as most Australians can remember. So when it was announced on November 12,...
• Barrett-Jackson announced that it generated more than $14.2 million in gross sales of rare, high-end collectible vehicles, exotics, customs,...
Mike Lawrence Vintage Racecar recently published a letter from John Wright who is a nine of racing anecdotes. John told...
Captive Readership Dear Editor, I must share a couple things with you. Due to firefighting injuries/wear and tear I had one hip replaced in late June and the other late July. Needless to say, this slowed me down quite a bit. I have always, ALWAYS enjoyed Vintage Racecar and, of...
The 1950s and ’60s were to many involved in Australian historic motor sport, the halcyon years. It was the time...
Australian racing legend Frank Gardner died on August 29 after a long illness. He was 78. Gardner was not only a success in many areas of motor racing, but he was also a genuine larger-than-life character, and virtually all who knew him have hilarious tales to tell about him. He...
1968 Lolita MkI & the 1969 Lolita MkII My first car was a British Motor Corporation Mini. I had just turned...
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 household in Australia. In the case of brother Leo, a string of successes in Lotus open-wheelers, back-to-back Australian F2 championships and an Australian Drivers Championship gave him not only Australian,...
When asked to describe one of my favorite sections of racetracks in Australia, very quickly I thought of Winton Motor...
Antonio Brivio Mario Andretti 1 A.J. Foyt wins the USAC Championship race on the dirt track at Sacramento, California (1967)....
1976 Holden Torana L34 A month or so back, Vintage Racecar interviewed Leo Geoghegan, a true icon of Australian motorsport. While Leo may have started his racing career in an early model Holden, he later became a household name from his successes with a series of Lotus open-wheelers. While this...
