Retro: Modern Classic + Retro Series & more
Modern Classic: Jaguar XJ220 – underrated or misunderstood?
The world’s most underrated supercar or a case study in confused development? The truth, as always, is a little more nuanced
Modern Classic: Lancia Delta HF Integrale, the ultimate rally car
It was never officially sold in Australia but as it’s the basis for the most successful rally car of all time, the Delta Integrale more than earns a pass as a Wheels’ Modern Classic.
Modern Classic: Volvo 850 T-5R
It’s the estate car that went a long way to starting the reinvention of Volvo for the contemporary era.
Modern Classic: Dodge Viper RT/10, one of the wildest production cars of the last 40 years
The wildest and most outlandish production car of the last four decades? The original Viper has a strong case.
Top 10 forgotten Australian performance cars
A tribute to some unsung heroes of the Australian performance scene, as well as some perhaps best left in the mists of time.
Modern Classic: Porsche 968 Club Sport
How Porsche’s transaxle four signed out on a heroic high.
Modern Classic: Tickford TS50, the legendary HSV rival that never quite got into top gear
Tickford’s 5.6-litre big bangers couldn’t resurrect the AU Falcon’s reputation back in the day, but time has smiled on these hand-crafted specials.
Modern Classic: Renault Clio Williams
Touched with greatness, but also with controversy, this was the hot hatch that finally deposed the Peugeot 205 GTI.
Modern Classic: BMW M Coupe
It’s attracted some cruel nicknames but when Wheels first encountered the BMW M Coupe in 1998, we knew it was something special.
Modern Classic: VL Commodore, 1986 ~ 1988
The stop-gap midsized sedan that ended up a significant success story for the Aussie brand.
Modern Classic: Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R
The awkward middle child of the ‘Godzilla’ triumvirate or the Skyline GT-R for those with a more discerning eye?
Modern Classic: Autozam AZ-1, and the story behind one of the most unique cars ever built
Tiny, rare and fantastically obscure it may be, but this kei-car is every bit the deserving modern classic.
Lotus Exige S1: Modern Classic
Nobody was quite ready for how Lotus turned the friendly Elise into the far fiercer Exige S1.
Modern classic: Audi TT
The most definitive automotive styling statement of the nineties? The Audi TT MK1 stakes a convincing claim.
Modern Classic: Nissan 350Z
Overlooked and underrated by the market, the 350Z’s time will surely come. Here’s the story behind a true modern classic.
Modern Classic: Ford Laser TX-3 4WD Turbo
The forgotten blue-oval performance hero.
Modern Classic: TVR Cerbera
It’s time to down a big dose of the brave pills and dive into Blackpool’s fiercest four seater
Modern Classic: Lexus LFA
The story of obsession gifted a bottomless budget
WATCH: New Renault 5 electric hatch live reveal video
The Renault 5 is soon making a comeback as a retro electric hatchback to replace the ageing Zoe
Modern Classic: Lamborghini Diablo SV
The devil really does have the best tunes
Retro: 1970 Austin 1800 – Behold, the car of the century!
Self-proclaimed car of the century, that is…
Retro: Aston Martin DB6 Vantage
No Bond required: successor to 007’s DB5 left well-heeled customers stirred, not shaken
Modern Classic: Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 Super Veloce
The Lamborghiniest?
Modern Classic: Honda Civic Type R FN2
Is it about time the FN2 Type R shared the love?
