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 looks at the rise of the Panel Van, a car that never raced at Bathurst but definitely got you there — and gave you a place to crash after a few too many Beam cans. From surfers to petrolheads, these vans became the ultimate custom lifestyle vehicle, a freedom machine upholstered in brown crushed velvet.

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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 looks at the rise of the Panel Van, a car that never raced at Bathurst but definitely got you there — and gave you a place to crash after a few too many Beam cans. From surfers to petrolheads, these vans became the ultimate custom lifestyle vehicle, a freedom machine upholstered in brown crushed velvet.
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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 that your folks bought home when you were a kid and you climbed all over the back seat. It’s the car that you crammed into on those hot summer road trips. It’s that model that you saved up for when you were a teenager or the car that your friend has that took you out of the suburbs. It's the car that you were brought home in from the hospital (potentially without being secured properly).

This is the story of the people who drove them and the people that rode in them... this is the story of the 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 that your folks bought home when you were a kid and you climbed all over the back seat. It’s the car that you crammed into on those hot summer road trips. It’s that model that you saved up for when you were a teenager or the car that your friend has that took you out of the suburbs. It's the car that you were brought home in from the hospital (potentially without being secured properly).   This is the story of the people who drove them and the people that rode in them... this is the story of the Cars That Made Australia.

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If you love Stories of Origin, you'll also love the Stories of the Cars That Made Australia, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross

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Since 1980, State of Origin rugby league has been a treasure trove of remarkable stories.

They involve mateship, resilience, winning against the odds. Pain, refusal to quit. Underdogs triumphing in the face of doubt. The most romantic elements of sport.

Stories of Origin features Origin greats Allan Langer, Brad Fittler, Billy Slater, Paul Vautin, Wally Lewis, Phil Gould, Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith, Jonathan Thurston, Darren Lockyer, Paul Gallen, Ricky Stuart, Ben Ikin, Chris Close and many more. The podcast series taps into their experiences and unwraps new angles on their Origin careers.

You’ll hear some classic yarns from on the field and inside the dressing sheds. It is compulsory listening for any sports fan.

A Wide World of Sports and 9Podcasts production.

If you love Stories of Origin, you'll also love the Stories of the Cars That Made Australia, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross
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Since 1980, State of Origin rugby league has been a treasure trove of remarkable stories.
They involve mateship, resilience, winning against the odds. Pain, refusal to quit. Underdogs triumphing in the face of doubt. The most romantic elements of sport.
Stories of Origin features Origin greats Allan Langer, Brad Fittler, Billy Slater, Paul Vautin, Wally Lewis, Phil Gould, Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith, Jonathan Thurston, Darren Lockyer, Paul Gallen, Ricky Stuart, Ben Ikin, Chris Close and many more. The podcast series taps into their experiences and unwraps new angles on their Origin careers.
You’ll hear some classic yarns from on the field and inside the dressing sheds. It is compulsory listening for any sports fan.
A Wide World of Sports and 9Podcasts production.

Since 1980 State of Origin rugby league has been a treasure trove of remarkable stories. Stories of Origin features the Origin greats and taps into their experiences.

Stories of Origin

Every car you see on the road is like a chapter in Australia's big book of stories. Our cars aren't just ways to get from A to B - they're time capsules on wheels, each one telling a story about who we are and where we've been.

Cars That Made Australia

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 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 game — and the rules — at Mt Panorama, before going on to conquer the world: the Nissan Skyline GTR.

In this episode, we’ll trace the Skyline GTR’s journey from a track star that dominated Bathurst, to a virtual legend in the world of PlayStation, and finally to a Hollywood icon on the big screen. A monster of performance, this was the hero car for a new generation — Godzilla, unleashed.

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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 game — and the rules — at Mt Panorama, before going on to conquer the world: the Nissan Skyline GTR.
In this episode, we’ll trace the Skyline GTR’s journey from a track star that dominated Bathurst, to a virtual legend in the world of PlayStation, and finally to a Hollywood icon on the big screen. A monster of performance, this was the hero car for a new generation — Godzilla, unleashed.
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Stories of the Nissan Skyline GTR... Godzilla

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 Bathurst history.

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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 Bathurst history.
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Stories of the Ford Falcon Part 2

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.

In this two-part episode, we explore the iconic GTHO Phase III, the car that earned its place as the best of the best. Then, we shift gears to a classic underdog tale featuring a secret Falcon, a group of die-hard Ford fanatics, Bathurst and Dick Johnson. 

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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.
In this two-part episode, we explore the iconic GTHO Phase III, the car that earned its place as the best of the best. Then, we shift gears to a classic underdog tale featuring a secret Falcon, a group of die-hard Ford fanatics, Bathurst and Dick Johnson. 
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cars-that-made-australia/id1681972497">Listen via Apple Podcasts</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4y2OWVCRvVHI35BOdW1msS?si=5dd876cd7dc24243">Listen via Spotify</a>

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