Cars That Made Australia
Cars That Made Australia
Australians have a long-standing love affair with the automobile and when, in 1948, the first Holden came off the production line, our cars also became part of our national pride. Our cars do more than take us from A to B, they are freedom on four wheels. What we drive reflects our personalities, and our aspirations, and even allows us to let out our inner bogan. This is the story of the car t…Social links:
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Holden Statesman & Ford Fairlane: Local Luxury
The Holden Statesman and Ford Fairlane were more than simply bigger Commodores and Falcons, they were Australia’s answer to luxury on four wheels, symbols of quiet success and Aussie pride. These oversized but understated sedans were for the boss, the politician, the bloke who’d made it without nee…
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French Cars and the Citroën DS: Tres Bien
Oh la la... what can we say about French cars? They were baguettes on wheels, a rolling slice of European flair that somehow found their way into Australia’s heart. Whether it was the chic Citroën DS or the oddball Renault 4CV, these cars had something special — sophistication with a side of quirk…
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Mini Moke: You've Got to be Moking
The Mini Moke wasn't just a car, it was an oddball on wheels, automotive fun in its simplest form. Originally designed as an army runabout, it never quite made the cut... but somehow found its place in beach towns, resorts, a few Bond films, and even Bass Strait. With no doors, no roof, and barel…
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Stories of the Nissan Skyline GTR... Godzilla
Introducing the Cars That Made Australia podcast, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross. If you love a good Origin story — whether it’s on the field or on the road — this one’s for you. With the NRL season wrapped up and Bathurst right around the corner, it’s time to shift gears and look at a car that changed the…
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Stories of Panel Vans
Introducing the Cars That Made Australia podcast, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross. If you love a good Origin story — whether it’s footy or cars — this one’s for you. With the NRL season wrapped up and Bathurst just around the corner, it’s time for an oh-so-70s Australian Icon — Panel Vans! This episode loo…
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Stories of the Ford Falcon Part 2
Introducing the Cars That Made Australia podcast, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross. In Part Two of the Stories of the Ford Falcon, how a group of die-hard Ford fanatics defied the odds - and their bosses - to get a Falcon on the track in secret, leading to one of the most unforgettable underdog victories in …
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Stories of the Ford Falcon Part 1
Introducing the Cars That Made Australia podcast, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross. If you love a good Origin story — whether it’s footy or cars — this one’s for you. With the NRL season wrapped up and Bathurst just around the corner, dive into one of the true legends of Aussie motoring — the Ford Falcon. I…
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Subaru Brumby: The Little BRAT
It’s funny what becomes a cult classic. The Subaru Brumby wasn’t built to turn heads, but it became an icon anyway. In a market dominated by Fords and Holdens, this little workhorse quietly carved out its own niche by doing what it did best — working hard and going pretty much anywhere. Some might…
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Kit Cars and the Purvis Eureka: For the Individual
For many of us, our journey with a car starts in a showroom. But for some individuals, it starts in a shed. The fibreglass build-it-yourself kit cars of the 70s offered a chance to swap the rule book for some brand new parts and plans. Outlandish original designs, luxury replicas and sporty looks …
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Nissan Skyline GTR: Godzilla On Wheels
The Nissan Skyline GTR is no ordinary car, it’s a Japanese engineering masterpiece that redefined the supercar genre. From dominating Bathurst to becoming a digital icon on PlayStation screens, the GTR earned its legendary status. With its twin turbos, all-wheel drive and all-wheel steering, the S…
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