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Holden HD
Happy 40th to the HD:

Regular visitors to this site would know our feelings towards the HD, much maligned but now highly sought after. The popularity of EH, HR and HQ models will ensure enthusiasts keep them alive and well, but until recent times the same could not be said of the HD. Things have changed, quickly, and the price gap between a good EH and HD is quickly narrowing. The first of the HD's was released 40 years ago, a time when many current devotees of the model were yet to be born. For more information, why not visit the HD/HR National Register at www.hdhrholden.com
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Holden LC Torana
LC Torana - by popular demand:

Our PDF section now features the the 1972 LC Torana, following requests from Torana fans who demanded its publication given we feature the GTR in the Wallpaper section. Performace of the GTR was a given, particularly as it was fitted with the impressive '3300' six producing 135hp. But the designers were to ensure the interior was not forgotten, incorporating a sporting steering wheel, sports instruments and (for the time) sporty bucket seats. However exactly what "talk-starting vinyl" is remains to us a mystery!
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Monterverdi Hai
Corrections :

We would like to thank the readers that help contribute to this web site by providing more detailed or accurate information on the vehicles we list. Most recently, Glen was able to provide information on the Monteverdi Hai, we have added the Austin Freeway, while making corrections to our listing on the Chrysler Ghia L6.4 and Vauxhall Cresta. If you know of or own a vehicle that should be included, or wish to correct information on our current listing, please contact us!
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All the Makes
All the Makes:

Our current project is to compile a list of every car manufacturer there is, or more to the point was. A daunting task, given many closed their doors during the 1930's. Still very much a work in progress, if you think you can help out or can see a glaring omission, we would be grateful for your help. Click here to view our current list of "All the Makes"...
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Riley Sandracer
With so many innovations, why did Riley join the others in our Lost Marques section?:

The first Riley car was built in 1898, and was considered at the time very innovative even at this early time in the evolution of the automobile. How could this be?; well the 1898 car featured the first mechanically operated inlet valve, by 1919 Riley had introduced detachable wire spoke wheels, and in 1919 they introduced adjustable front seats and steering column. But what would cause the demise of such an innovative company? The most common thought is that they simply had too many models on offer to recoup development and production costs! Find out more about Riley in the "Lost Marques" section...
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato
Our car gallery continues to grow!

In 1960 the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato was the lightest, smallest, best streamlined, most powerful and therefore the fastest of the entire Alfa Romeo range of cars. The 1290cc aluminium twin-cam engine was capable of producing speeds of 121.8 mph. So writes Robert Russell from the USA, the latest contributor to our growing car gallery pages. We would like to thank Robert for his contribution. Click here to go to the Alfa Romeo gallery page...
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Toyota Vios
The irresistible Toyota Vios - you will want one!

We recently received another contribution from a Malaysian visitor to the site, this time featuring the Toyota Vios. The Vios is not available in Australia, and we are not too sure this ad would inspire us to go out and buy one if it were. Nevertheless it is a very clever commercial and worthy of inclusion on the site (available to view via Media/Movies). If you have something worth sharing with the many visitors to this site, why not send it in (and as you will see in our movies section, it does not always need to be about cars!).
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Holden HZ Ute
Thankyou to those able to help out with our call for a good 'ol Aussie Ute!!

Following a recent request from a production researcher hoping to find someone in or close to Sydney who owned an old ute - something like a Holden HK model, we received many offers of help. We are not sure which car was deemed the most suitable candidate, but would like to thank those who were able to help out.
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VW Santana Taxi
Shanghai Bound - An observation from the editor:

Crazy, mad, the traffic (and drivers) in Shanghai are quite amazing. Having spent only one day in Aussie traffic after 2 weeks in Shanghai one feels more in a funeral cortège than a road user. Certainly VW's rule the road, predominantly the VW "Santana" taxi (pictured), with other VW's ruling the roads such as Bora's and Passat's. Of course GM has an established presence with their GM Shanghai Buick sedan - it would seem only available in the Asian exclusive colour "black", while a few Mazda's, Hyundai's and Kia's are making a minor dent in an otherwise VW stronghold.
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TVR Prototype
Think you know everything there is to know about Holdens?

We have received a request for help from Howard Bryan, Assistant Editor of TVR Sprint Magazine (UK). Howard writes "I have the only TVR ever to be Factory Fitted with a Holden Engine. It is a 1988 prototype concept car, which should really have been chopped up years ago, as it was never put into production. The car was built for, and used by, the then Managing Director of TVR – Peter Wheeler. The car was obviously very quick - as PW never drove anything slow!". So, if you know all there is to know about Holdens, then perhaps you could help Howard out. Images and details are available in our Readers Rides section, or to get some background visit our TVR Heritage feature...
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