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Video: 50 years of Lakeside Raceway 1961 – 2011
Lakeside Park, formerly known as Lakeside International Raceway is the spiritual home of Queensland motorsport.
The circuits was built by volunteers and borrowed machinery and opened in 1961. The 2.41 km (1.50 mi) circuit was closed in …
For Sale: 1967 Bizzarrini 5300 GT America
Engineer Giotto Bizzarrini was controller of the sports and development department at Ferrari in the late fifties, and who is credited with designing and developing the Ferrari 250 GT the 250 …
Dick Johnson drives Brocks A9X Torana at Bathurst
I must say I never thought it would happen: Ford legend Dick Johnson drives Brocky’s famous A9X Torana around Bathurst!
Click here to read the full story about how Top Gear and the boys from Bowdens …
The Big Pineapple to become a motor racing museum
Iconic Queensland tourism attraction the Big Pineapple has been sold to a family who will turn it into a Mecca for Australian motor sports enthusiasts.
The Bowden family, of Buderim, will showcase their collection of …
Moffat and Bond to recreate legendary one-two finish
One of the greatest moments in Australian sporting history will be recreated at next week’s Armor All Gold Coast 600 on the streets of Surfers Paradise.
Australian motorsport heroes Allan Moffat and Colin Bond …
Motorclassica heads for $100 million
Motorclassica, the Australian International Concours d’Elegance & Classic Motor Show, is on track to display more than $100 million of classic cars in Melbourne this October.
Confirmed concours entrants have already topped $50 million, with more …
Dick Johnson’s Ford Mustang
In 1984 Dick Johnson was in a bit of trouble. The new Group A racing rules were coming the following year and Ford Australia was not at all interested in helping him racing their local …
The Bowden’s Open Their Christmas Gift to You
Bowden’s Own Premium Car Care is hosting the annual open day of their $25M car collection on Sunday March 7th 2010. The open day will be held at their head-quarters in Buderim QLD as a …
Scuderia Rosso Cronografo SR Watch
I really like this SR watch. It is a faithful homage to the cars and timepieces of the 1950s and 60s.
The watch is classically simple and its design immediately recalls a golden era of motor …
Suixtil Retro Racewear
I recently received a fantastic story from Vincent Metais, who, with his business partners, have revived the famous Suixtil brand.
An icon of the 50s & 60s when it was sponsoring the Argentinean racing team (including …
Scarabotti Driving Gloves
Check out these super Scarabotti driving gloves from the Classic Throttle Shop.
The perfect addition to any serious driver’s kit. Slide these leather beauties on, grab the wheel, plant your foot and take off on that …
For Sale: 1965 Brabham BT16 F2
The Classic Throttle Shop currently has this little beauty for sale.
Brabham Chassis No F2-8-65 was bought directly from the factory at Byfleet in the UK by John Coombes Racing. The John Coombes F2 racing team …
Classic Motorsport Inspired Italian Leather Bags
If you’re keen on retro gear then these bags from Caracalla Bagaglio are for you.
The company, owned by motorsports fan Simon Jordan, takes its name from the Terme di Caracalla …
