Retro: Modern Classic + Retro Series & more
Dark Horse Mustang targets ‘future classic’ status but could cost $100K
New headline variant of seventh-generation Mustang aims to be a memorable Mustang but could carry a six-figure price tag
Retro Series: 1966 Toyota Corolla
In for the long haul: Corolla’s dependability resulted in a nameplate with unmatched longevity
Modern Classic: Nissan 300ZX
The biggest-selling sports coupe of the Japanese bubble era succeeded for a reason. It was, and is, something very special
The Alfa Giulia Q is an under-appreciated BEAST
“On that road, on that day, it was fundamentally superior.”
Modern Classic: Honda S2000 – The story of Honda’s masterclass in engineering
Honda’s convertible was a technical masterclass that was big on thrills, low on compromise
Modern classic: Mercedes-Benz R107 SL
Elegant design and a remarkable 18 years in market define the most iconic SL of them all
Retro: Nash Metropolitan – Kelvinator’s car for the times
The vision of a fridge boss, built in the UK, but aimed as USA’s ‘second car’
Modern Classic: Volkswagen Scirocco
Concept-car looks blended with serious performance at a keen price made the Scirocco R’s cameo in Australia one of VW’s finest
Retro: The Renault Dauphine Gordini, France’s rallying cry
Diminutive competition giant-killer delivered a tail-happy ending
Retro: 1969 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2
The biggest-ever Ferrari at the time also took the brand into a state of lux
Modern classic: Lexus LS400
No budget, no time constraints, no prisoners: the Lexus LS400 was Japan’s shock to the world that changed the luxo sedan segment forever
Modern Classic: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series
‘Black Series’ is AMG shorthand for the most hardcore variant the company will build. This fourth model wore the moniker like a flak jacket
Why the Nissan 200SX is a modern classic
There was no follow up when the last Nissan 200SX rolled off the production line two decades ago, but we already knew it was irreplaceable
Why the BMW 1M is a modern classic
As potentially terrifying as it was terrific, this was the raw, unadulterated junior M-car that almost didn’t make it
Why the Honda DC2 Integra Type R is a modern classic
It was the ultra-focused sports coupe of the ’90s that proved Honda was the master of the front-drive layout
Modern Classic: Ford BA Falcon XR6 Turbo
Adding a turbocharger to Ford’s BA Falcon sports sedan elevated it to Aussie-icon status
How the Lancia Stratos became a modern classic
Lancia set out to build the ultimate, no-compromise rally car from scratch. The result was one of the most successful and legendary race and road cars of all time
Why the Mazda NA MX-5 is a Modern Classic
It was the lightweight roadster that brought pure driving pleasure to the masses, and delivered bulk smiles per hour
Modern Classic: Porsche 944
Evolution of the parts-bin 924 became a financial lifeline for the Stuttgart brand, and one of the best-handling cars of its era
Why is Superbug the definitive VW Beetle modern classic?
The last hurrah for a global automotive icon took the original formula and reworked it for the ’70s
Why the Lamborghini Gallardo is a future modern classic
The Gallardo was a game-changer for the Lamborghini brand, and is primed to be a top modern classic in the future
Legends Series: Peugeot 206 GTi
Peugeot’s definitive hot hatch of 1984 was an extremely hard act to follow
Legends Series: Renault Megane RS280
We explore the ten hardest acts to follow of the automotive world
Modern Classic: The Holden Monaro for this century
Monaro still stands as a high-water mark of Aussie design and ingenuity
