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Classic Car Event Calendar

Unique Cars and Parts Events:

We have recently upgraded our Unique and Classic Car event calendar, it now providing the ability to not only notify your friends, but you can also send yourself reminders so that you will never miss that Swap Meet or Car Show again. If you are from a Car Club, make sure you let us know if any event is missing. Click here to check out the calendar.

 
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For over 7 years we have provided an absolutely free service to the Classic Car enthusiast, be it buying or selling a classic to helping find that elusive spare part. Since 1999 several thousand classic car owners have sold their vehicles or spare parts via the site at no cost, with no obligation and no hassle. Got a question?, click here
 
FJ Holden Special

FJ Holden Special:

It may have been a long time coming, but the latest David Irving Limited Edition Print was certainly worth the wait. This brilliant artwork captures the beauty of the FJ, from the highly detailed grille and front end bright work, to the white wall tyres and two-piece windscreen. It is available now in the Unique Cars and Parts Online Shop, in the "Aussie Icons" section, right next to the GTR XU-1.

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Holden Isuzu Piazza
Whatever happened to the Holden-Isuzu Piazza, and who cares?

It seems Tasmanian public servants Chris Warr and Joe Kremzer sure do. They have set out on a quest to track down the remaining Piazza's - and by their reckoning there will be around 75 left on Australian soil. As teenagers, Chris and Joe remember quiz king Cary Young winning a Piazza on Sale of the Century - and it seems they have been fascinated with the car ever since. The Piazza may have looked the goods, but under the skin lurked a thoroughly ordinary Japanese sedan that compensated for its poor handling by adding copious amounts of electronic gadgets, the electronic dash being the standout. Only around 200 Piazza’s found a home in the Aussie garage, which makes it less successful than the Lightburn Zeta, also featured on this site.
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Mercedes 190 "Roundie"
It's a small world:

Approximately 12 months after the UC&P editor’s wife noted that the "beat up old Merc" had disappeared from the work car-park, it came as a surprise for her to stumble across it at the recent RACV British and European Motoring Show (click image at left to enlarge). Now resplendent in its original colour (yes, even we questioned it), owner Gerry was at hand to answer any questions, and it clearly demonstrated the value of belonging to the Mercedes-Benz Club of Victoria. For more information on the club, why not visit their web site at www.mbcv.org.au
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The Bulldog
The Bulldog - can you guess who made it?

The latest addition to our car gallery pages is the little known "Bulldog". The creation of one of the worlds greatest automobile designers, it is rumoured that the car only came to be after a Middle Eastern Sheik underwrote the entire project. Incredibly futuristic for 1980, we will let you judge the merit of the sharply angled design. And the manufacturer? Well let you figure that one out too...
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Toyota Hilux
Out of the way, sheep shagger!

Every so often the Unique Cars and Parts "Inbox from Hell" delivers up a true gem, such as the Toyota Hilux commercial sent by a visitor to the site from New Zealand. The commercial can be viewed via our Media - Movies section, and we are sure it will bring a smile to your face. And remember we are always happy to receive your contributions to the site, even if it does take us a little while to respond...
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Unique Cars and Parts Chronicles
Chronicles - a look back in time:

Ever wondered what the major events were in the decade, or even year, that your pride and joy was made. Still very much a work in progress, we are attempting to create a series of articles covering the major events of each year, naturally through the eyes of a motoring buff. If you would like to contribute, please feel free to send an email. In the meantime, you can check out our work to date... The '50's, The '60's, The '70's, The 80's ...
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Holden Commodore VH
Sought after by all the wrong people:

And for all the wrong reasons! Victorian Police Minister Tim Holding recently cited the Holden Commodore built between 1979 and 1991 as the favourite target for car thieves. It is claimed that, in Victoria alone, some 9 Commodores from this era are stolen each day. Easy to break into and little or no installed security system or immobilizer make it the target of choice for the joyrider seeking quick and easy transporation. Later models are not quite so easy to steal, but provide a revenue source on the car parts black market. For more information (and especially it would seem if you live in Frankston!), visit: www.crimeprevention.vic.gov.au.
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Datsun 1600
The classic Datsun 1600:

When I searched the gallery and could not find a reference to the classic Datsun 1600, I was shocked! So wrote Richard from Gippsland, but rather than whinge he set about writing a critique for the gallery section, complete with images of not only his own car, but more famous racing and rally specials. We have received numerous emails asking why the 1600 was not listed - our thanks to Richard for fixing the omission. Click here to go to the gallery page...
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MGA
Morris Garages:

Our latest addition to the Heritage section of the site details the rise and fall of Morris Garages. Many would be aware of the incestuous relationship British car manufacturers had, and this tale is no different with Morris, Wolseley, Austin, BMC and British Leyland all playing a part in the marques success, and ultimate demise. But perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of the story involves the 1955 Le Mans, where the tragedy that beset that year’s race would not only have ramifications for Mercedes…
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Ford Mustang
If you build it, he will come:

Who will come? It should be pretty obvious to most. A wonderful commercial for the new Ford Mustang, a car that, like the ad, will probably never be seen in Australia. For most of us this will be the closest we will get, which we think is a great shame. Go to Media, Movies to check out the Mustang commercial...
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Custom Plates
Custom Number Plates - a good investment?

Although only a handful of custom plates have been sold via this site, one of the most difficult questions we are asked by prospective purchasers is "Are they a good investment?". They remain difficult to quantify - but what we do know for certain is that, on Tuesday the 22nd October, 1985, the notion of custom plates was introduced to Victoria, and it kicked off with an auction held at the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Complex. Click here to view a list of what was auctioned, and what the plates fetched. Nearly 20 years on, it will be up to you to decide if these did turn out to be worth the effort.
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