Volkswagen will celebrate the VW Golf’s 40th anniversary this week at Techno Classica to be held in Essen, Germany, from March 26th to 30th. Production of the VW Golf commenced exactly four decades ago, in May 1974. The first generation VW Golf was a front wheel drive car and was a replacement for the iconic […]
This 1962 Mercedes Benz 220SE Coupe might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but here’s a great opportunity for Melbourne based Classic Car enthusiasts to see a good looking example in the flesh, and even potentially own it. Shannons will auction this car at its 2013 Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction on 29th April 2013. […]
There is something particularly endearing about a Volkswagen Kombi, and this is a great example of an increasingly rare vehicle, and a testament to the owner’s dedication and perseverance in its restoration. This classic “Splittie” Microbus was spotted in a paddock in the small NSW town of Balranald and ownership transferred for the princely sum […]
A BMW for $1. Sounds too good to be true, but for one Trade Me buyer it was obviously his lucky day. The 1994 blue BMW 320i was listed yesterday morning with a $1 reserve by Christchurch car dealership Stadium Cars. Before lunchtime, it had been snapped up by a bidder using the name ”bignz”, […]
Ferrari Classiche recently took delivery of one of the more interesting cars ever to leave the factory – a 275 GTB4 that originally belonged to American star, Steve McQueen who took delivery of the car in San Francisco when he was on the set filming Bullitt. The new owner brought the car to Ferrari Classiche […]
It’s hard to radiate more retro-chic appeal than Lesley “Twiggy” Lawson’s 1969 Lamborghini Miura S. Resplendent in Twiggy’s chosen lime green with orange/white stripes livery, this lovely Lambo will go under the hammer during Motorclassica’s Collector Car Auction this October. RACV Motorclassica, Australasia’s premier award-winning Concours d’Elegance and Classic Motor Show is pleased to announce […]
A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO has reportedly set a new world record for being the world’s most expensive car. According to Bloomberg, the rare model – specially built for Stirling Moss – was bought by American automotive collector Craig McCaw for $35 (€28 / £23) million. While the price is certainly impressive, McCaw made a […]
The annual RACV Classic Showcase, presented by the Association of Motoring Clubs (AOMC) was held in the Flemington Racecourse Members Carpark on Sunday 29th April 2012. Near perfect weather on the day resulted in a record attendance of 1,150 vehicles of British and European manufacture. The event was also special in that it incorporated a […]
There is a lot more to motorsport photography than having a zoom lens and a fast shutter speed. Using a combination of camera settings and technique, I strive to instill the feeling of motion that goes with cars moving quickly. Wheels spin and backgrounds blur as the car goes past! I also like to shoot the "white of their eyes" as the drivers concentrate on doing their job.