The 1970s was probably the golden era in Australian vehicle manufacturing. Toyota and Datsun were making sales inroads with locally produced vehicles, but Ford, Chrysler, and Holden models dominated the market. Holden’s range covered virtually every segment, but the… more»
Australian Classic Cars
Feb 26, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
350 V8 & 4-Doors: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
By the time the 1972 model year rolled around, the compact Chevrolet Nova hadn’t changed much in four years. In fact, it’s almost impossible to tell a ’72 from a ’71. And, yet, the Chevy had its fifth-best sales… more»
Jan 14, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Low-Mileage Muscle: 2005 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO took a very long hiatus after fourth-generation production ceased at the end of the 1974 model, with buyers having to wait three decades before another car bearing this iconic name would reappear. The fifth and final… more»
Nov 5, 2024 • Auctions • 30 Comments
BF Auction: 1950 Ford Prefect Coupe Utility
While some enthusiasts prefer to follow a well-worn path when purchasing a classic, others prefer vehicles that stand out from the crowd. If you fall into the latter group, you may find this 1950 Ford Prefect Coupe Utility irresistible…. more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1-of-1: 1977 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback
We see quite a few Australian classics at Barn Finds, which is understandable since we have a strong following Down Under. This 1977 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback is not the first we have seen, but it is unquestionably the… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
44k Mile 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo
Ford Australia enjoyed a healthy export agreement with its South African counterpart during the early 1970s, with that country warmly embracing the ute and GT variants of its Falcon range. Once that market dried up, the Antipodean manufacturer searched… more»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Final GT: 2014 Ford FG Falcon FPV GT-F
Australia once enjoyed a thriving vehicle manufacturing industry. Ford, General Motors (Holden), Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, and various Leyland marques developed and produced unique local models. The sales volumes were small by global standards but spawned a healthy… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Best One Left? 1993 Mercury Capri XR2
It is no secret that Ford Australia felt the financial pinch at the end of the 1980s. Its much-heralded new Falcon was plagued with problems that cost the company millions in warranty claims. Its mid-sized Corsair, little more than… more»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rare Australian Mopar: 1972 Chrysler Charger R/T
Unlike the B-bodied Dodge Chargers that were popular in the U.S. in the 1960s and 1970s, the name was also used in Australia. Only it was applied to a B-bodied compact that also used the Valiant moniker, with Chrysler… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Peter Brock’s Daily Driver: 1985 Holden VK Commodore Group A SS
By 1985, Australian racing legend Peter Brock was riding the crest of a wave. He had steered his factory-backed racing team to four wins in five years in the iconic Bathurst 1000 endurance race, and his multi-million dollar HDT… more»
Feb 18, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
390 V8 Project: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL
Ford added the XL series to the Galaxie 500 in 1962, perhaps to compete against the popular new Chevy Impala SS (Super Sport). To help Ford’s performance in NASCAR, a slippery fastback body style was introduced in the middle… more»
Feb 18, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
1-of-5: 2002 Holden VY Commodore SS “Brock Enhanced”
For Australian performance car and motorsport enthusiasts, the name Peter Brock will be forever linked to the Holden brand. Brock tasted unparalleled success on the track, parlaying those victories into a Special Vehicles operation that produced some of the… more»
Feb 8, 2024 • Stories • 20 Comments
Hidden Treasure: National Automobile Museum of Tasmania
The world is full of hidden treasures in the form of private collections and museums dedicated to a broad cross-section of motoring enthusiasts. I recently had the pleasure to visit one such establishment, The National Automobile Museum of Tasmania…. more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Amazing Aussie Garage Find: 1970 Ford XY Falcon GT
UPDATE 11/28/2023: There are times when I write articles like this, and I quote a potential sale price where I’m wide of the mark. That was conclusively the case with this 1970 Ford Falcon GT because I significantly underestimated… more»
Nov 6, 2023 • For Sale • 51 Comments
Rare Ranchero: 1972 Ford XA Ranchero
Okay, here’s one for our readers from Down Under. This looks like a regular 1972 Ford Falcon XA Ute, a vehicle built in significant numbers. However, many of these classics were beaten into submission by their owners, while others… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Affordable Driver: 2009 Pontiac G8
The automotive world has repeatedly proved that timing is everything. Ford demonstrated with the First Generation Mustang that having the right car at the right time can result in eye-watering sales and profits. Pontiac demonstrated in 2009 with the… more»
