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CC Global: A Celebration of Holdens On The Day the Very Last One Rolls Off the Line
Posted on October 20, 2017 | 89 CommentsBecause today, 20 October 2017, is the day that the Holden production lines will come to a halt after almost 70 years, I thought that rather than recount the history […] -
Car Show Classics: Toyota Australia – Marking The End Of An Era, Part 2
Posted on October 19, 2017 | 33 CommentsContinuing a stroll through Toyota Australia history via the Toyota Car Club’s show at the just-closed Altona North factory, I’ll start with the Japanese pony car – Celica, which debuted […] -
Car Show Classics: Toyota Australia – Marking The End Of An Era, Part 1
Posted on October 12, 2017 | 38 CommentsBack in August the Toyota Car Club had their annual display, with a special twist. With the closure of the Altona North factory coming up (which occurred last Tuesday October […] -
Car Show Classic: Goggomobil Coupe 400 – Couper S Version
Posted on September 18, 2017 | 15 CommentsHere is something out of the ordinary. I don’t see Hans Glas’ Goggomobils very often, and it seems most of those are the Australian market-only Dart. And there is more […] -
CC Outtake: 1947 Dodge Power Wagon – Still Ready To Conquer
Posted on August 28, 2017 | 24 CommentsDriving along a side road of an outer Melbourne industrial suburb, this distinctive cab profile stood out amongst the modern pickups surrounding it, and I had to stop to grab […] -
CC Capsule: The Bakkie Is Back
Posted on August 24, 2017 | 42 CommentsIt may not be obvious to readers from outside Australia, but this is not your everyday Holden ute. Technically it is not even a Holden, but rather a South African […] -
CC Outtake: No Failure To Communicate Edition 2
Posted on August 16, 2017 | 22 CommentsCompared with the first edition we are down a few antennae this time around, but there is still the potential for some serious communication here! The car this time is […] -
CC Outtake: 1978 Leyland Mini – Still Shopping
Posted on August 13, 2017 | 24 CommentsThis is a great example of a later-type Australian market Mini. From 1971 all of the local Minis had the square ‘Clubman’ front end that was added in a nod […] -
CC Outtake: Ford Country Squire – A Toy Come To Life
Posted on August 12, 2017 | 73 CommentsThis is one o the first full-size 1970’s Ford wagon I’ve seen, and it is probably as close as I will come to seeing one of my childhood Matchbox […] -
CC Outtake: Camp Anywhere
Posted on August 9, 2017 | 13 CommentsHere is one for Paul, a 1998 Iveco Daily 4wd camper van. This would be one of a batch that were mostly sold to the Britz camper van rental company, […] -
CC Outtake: Jeep Comanche A Unicorn In Australia
Posted on August 3, 2017 | 12 CommentsI had seen this Comanche pickup once before parked outside its 9-5 home, a Jeep/4×4 specialist parts supplier. Now the XJ Cherokeee was only introduced here in 1994, unfortunately too […] -
Car Show Classics: AMC Rambler Club at Melbourne’s Federation Square
Posted on July 24, 2017 | 25 CommentsOnce a month there is a car club display at Federation Square on Flinders Street in the middle of Melbourne, opposite the landmark railway station. 12 months ago the AMC […] -
Car Show Classics: 2017 Phillip Island Classic
Posted on July 16, 2017 | 29 CommentsEach year one week before the Australian Grand Prix, the Victorian Historic Racing Register runs its Phillip Island Classic races. Cars entered ranged from 1920s grand prix cars to a […] -
Car Show Classics: Lancia Rally At Castlemaine Part 4
Posted on October 30, 2016 | 20 CommentsIn the spirit of working our way back in time through the Lancias on display at the national rally held in Castlemaine last year, we are now up to the […] -
Car Show Classics: Lancia Rally At Castlemaine Part 3
Posted on October 22, 2016 | 9 CommentsMoving back in time again from the 1960’s era cars from the last instalment, the 1950’s Lancias are no less impressive. The trademark of Lancia was innovative engineering and this […]
![CC Global: A Celebration of Holdens On The Day the Very Last One Rolls Off the Line Because today, 20 October 2017, is the day that the Holden production lines will come to a halt after almost 70 years, I thought that rather than recount the history […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1968-HK-Brougham.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classics: Toyota Australia – Marking The End Of An Era, Part 2 Continuing a stroll through Toyota Australia history via the Toyota Car Club’s show at the just-closed Altona North factory, I’ll start with the Japanese pony car – Celica, which debuted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Celica-silver-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classics: Toyota Australia – Marking The End Of An Era, Part 1 Back in August the Toyota Car Club had their annual display, with a special twist. With the closure of the Altona North factory coming up (which occurred last Tuesday October […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Toyota-Crown-MS40.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classic: Goggomobil Coupe 400 – Couper S Version Here is something out of the ordinary. I don’t see Hans Glas’ Goggomobils very often, and it seems most of those are the Australian market-only Dart. And there is more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/yellow-pages-goggomobil.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: 1947 Dodge Power Wagon – Still Ready To Conquer Driving along a side road of an outer Melbourne industrial suburb, this distinctive cab profile stood out amongst the modern pickups surrounding it, and I had to stop to grab […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1947-Dodge-Power-Wagon-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Capsule: The Bakkie Is Back It may not be obvious to readers from outside Australia, but this is not your everyday Holden ute. Technically it is not even a Holden, but rather a South African […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SthAf-Chevrolet-El-Camino-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: No Failure To Communicate Edition 2 Compared with the first edition we are down a few antennae this time around, but there is still the potential for some serious communication here! The car this time is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/holden_whii_statesman_international_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: 1978 Leyland Mini – Still Shopping This is a great example of a later-type Australian market Mini. From 1971 all of the local Minis had the square ‘Clubman’ front end that was added in a nod […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1978-Leyland-Mini.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: Ford Country Squire – A Toy Come To Life This is one o the first full-size 1970’s Ford wagon I’ve seen, and it is probably as close as I will come to seeing one of my childhood Matchbox […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Ford-Country-Squire-wagon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: Camp Anywhere Here is one for Paul, a 1998 Iveco Daily 4wd camper van. This would be one of a batch that were mostly sold to the Britz camper van rental company, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1998-Iveco-Daily-camper-van.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: Jeep Comanche A Unicorn In Australia I had seen this Comanche pickup once before parked outside its 9-5 home, a Jeep/4×4 specialist parts supplier. Now the XJ Cherokeee was only introduced here in 1994, unfortunately too […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Jeep-Comanche.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classics: AMC Rambler Club at Melbourne’s Federation Square Once a month there is a car club display at Federation Square on Flinders Street in the middle of Melbourne, opposite the landmark railway station. 12 months ago the AMC […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Fed-Square-Ramblers-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classics: 2017 Phillip Island Classic Each year one week before the Australian Grand Prix, the Victorian Historic Racing Register runs its Phillip Island Classic races. Cars entered ranged from 1920s grand prix cars to a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Falcon-GT-Camaro-Gen2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classics: Lancia Rally At Castlemaine Part 4 In the spirit of working our way back in time through the Lancias on display at the national rally held in Castlemaine last year, we are now up to the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Lancia-Lambdas.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classics: Lancia Rally At Castlemaine Part 3 Moving back in time again from the 1960’s era cars from the last instalment, the 1950’s Lancias are no less impressive. The trademark of Lancia was innovative engineering and this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Lancia-Aurelia-lineup.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


