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2001 Lexus GS300 GS300 Sport Luxury sedan 3 litre V6 six-speed automatic - $19250.00

 

 

  

Latest Build Project Update on 1934 Chevrolet Coupe (CAR PROJECT REPORT)

 


TudorChev is a valued CARSofAUSTRALIA Member from Victoria and he has embarked on a 2 year project to build a 1934 Chevrolet Coupe...........Read more »

 

Appleby's stunning BMW M5 Ute 

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CARSofAUSTRALIA has prepared a detailed profile covering the building of Australian PGA golfer Stuart Appleby's $300,000 BMW M5 Ute ..........Read more » 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

  

* Honda commences delivery of first Hydrogen cars

 

  

 * Alex profiles his 1962 Supercharged  Dodge Phoenix Sedan

 

  

 Video Profile of Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 V12 Coupe

 

 

 Rob Macedon profiles a line-up of Ford Falcon GT cars from the GT Club Inc

  

 

 

 * Video of Detomaso Pantera and Ferrari cars on display at 2008 Motori Italiani

 

 

 * Peter profiles his 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda

 

 

 Audi's stunning 410 Kw V10 station wagon

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Geelong All Holden Day: 

 

This event has only been running a few short years and is recognized as one of the best Holden shows in Australia with over 460 cars on display this year.

 

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New Peugeot 3008 arrives in May:

 

 

 

The new 3008 features an array of features that include Grip Control, Dynamic Roll Control, Head-Up Display for the driver, Distance Alert, Automatic Electric Parking Brake and Hill Assist.

 

 

 

 

 

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Big Al's Poker Run:

 

First held in 1981, Big Al's Poker Run has become one of Perth's most well known hot rod events..

 

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Update for Mazda2:
 

 

An updated version of the 2008 World Car of the Year, Mazda2, will hit Australian showrooms in May in both hatch and sedan body styles boasting a dynamic new look and equipment upgrades.

 

 

 

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Jonny's Coastal Run:

 

This event was held on the weekend of 6-7 March 2010 in Moruya with events based around Shifty Gears and the Waterfront Hotel. It was a great weekend of Kustoms, hotrods and bikes.

 

 

 


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New date announced for washed-out car show at Stanwell Park in NSW:

 

Sunday 21 March has been announced as the re-scheduled date for the 'Tug in the Park' car show at Stanwell Park which was recently washed out. Details are listed in the Hot Rod section of our Forum.   

 

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Stuart Appleby's BMW M5 Ute

 

This video clip shows Stuart Applebys BMW M5 ute being driven at Phillip Island by Paul Stokell.

 

A detailed profile on Appleby's Ute has also been posted by CarsofAustralia. LINK

Porsche 911 GT3 (997 Generation II)

   

This clip shows a second generation 911 GT3 (997 Gen II) being put through its paces by chief driving consultant Gordon Roberson. Includes some nicely done controlled sliding.

 

1955 Desoto Sportsman Coupe

 

CARSofAUSTRALIA filmed this stunning 1955 Desoto Sportsman Coupe in 2008. The Desoto was also on display at the 2009 'All Chrysler Day' in Sydney and recently had air suspension fitted.

 

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Owner Interviews - Video Clips   


Allen  - 1957 Pontiac Hardtop

 

This was a bare metal body-off restoration over an 18 month period on this Pontiac Star Chief 4 Door Pillarless Hardtop.

 

Brett - 1974 Detomaso Pantera GTS Coupe 

 

The Ford Cleveland 351 V8 engine is mid mounted on this coupe and mated to a ZF gearbox.

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Mike - 1976 Holden Torana LX Sedan

 

This car has been extensively modified and features a 308 V8 that has been stroked out to a 355. The motor also has a 6lb boost from a Vortech V2 Supercharger.

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What's On - Car Shows being held across Australia this weekend

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

•   Twilight Cruise - Sat 13 March (NSW) 

 

•   Silverwater Motor Festival - Sat 13 March (NSW) 

 

•  Motorfest - Saturday 13 March (NSW)

 

•  Romans Hot Rod club Cruise & Dine Night - Saturday 13 March (NSW)

 

 

•   Rods on the Peel - Fri-Sun 12-14 March (NSW) 

 

•  Shifters Swap Meet & Car Show - Sunday 14 March (NSW)

 

•  Oberon Swap Meet - Sunday 14 March (NSW)

 

•  Rich River Rod Run - Friday - Sunday 12-14 March (NSW)

 

•  Inverell Swap Meet - Sunday 14 March (NSW)

 

  Bella Vista Corvette Show - Sunday 14 March (NSW)

 

•  Chrysler on the Murray - Sat-Sun 13-14 March (Victoria)

 

 

 •   Mountain District Charity Car & Bike Show - Sunday 14 March (Victoria)

 

•  Fords by the Lake - Sunday 14 March (Victoria)

 

•  WDCVC Show n Shine - Sunday 14 March (Victoria)

 

•  Best of British Vehicles - Sunday 14 March (Victoria)

 

•  Ultimate Burnout Challenge - Sunday 14 March (Victoria)

 

 •   Yarra Valley Hot Rod & Rockabilly Rumble - Sunday 14 March (Victoria)

 

• High Altitude Rod Run - Fri-Sun 12-14 March (Queensland)

 

  

  •   Crankster Rod & Custom Pipeline Picnic - Sunday 14 March (Western Australia)

 

 

 

 

 

 View more coming events in our WHAT’S ON section >>

 

 

Guess the Car (Answers are now posted here each Friday)

 

See if you can identify the Make/Model and Year of Manufacture of the vehicle pictured (Below Left). The answer will be posted here next Friday. Our previous car was a 1992 BMW 850i (Below Right).  

 
   

 

 

 


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