CLASSIC WHEELS
1988 Holden Commodore SL: from Sydney to Adelaide
Before the days of cheap airfares, there was the great Aussie road trip. Expat Aussie Steve Cropley relives his in a Holden Commodore SL.
1955 Citroen DS
Regarded by many as simply the most beautiful car ever made, the 1955 Citroen DS floated above others by advancing technology, packaging and performance.
Paul Newman’s motorsport legacy revisited
The Hollywood icon-cum-racing driver was still racing Ford Mustangs in anger at 70.
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X review
The 10th incarnation of the iconic Mitsubishi Lancer Evo is pitted against the company’s demanding proving ground road loop … with no prisoners required
Archive: 2008 Mazda RX-8 vs 1979 Mazda RX-7 review
Tacho needles see red as we mark the end of an iconic engine with a rev through Mazda’s rotary history.
1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser
The Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser is an enormous German luxury limousine that became a favourite of rock stars, movie stars – and rebels alike.
Wayne Boatwright: Isuzu Team D-Max precision driving team
Running Australia’s oldest stunt team is still a major attraction for Wayne Boatwright of the Isuzu Team D-Max precision driving team.
1960 Ferrari 250 California
We revisit a track-ready Italian convertible that set Hollywood alight. Introducing the Ferrari 250 California with a ripsnorting V12 and 270km/h top speed.
Archive: 2008 HSV W427 revealed
HSV’s 427 weapon lives again – but this time you’ll actually be able to buy one. Prepare for a fundamental shift in the performance playing field…
2013 BMW 1M Coupe unleashed in the Hunter Valley
This one-time cattle-rustling route, Putty Road in the Hunter Valley, delivers the sort of driving mix that demands you harden up.
2013 Audi R8: From Melbourne to Sydney
Interstate removalist vehicles don’t come more unlikely than the 404kW Audi R8 V10 Plus.
Archive: Peter Robinson visits Ferrari in Maranello
Robbo marks his retirement with a final pilgrimage to the automotive Mecca of Maranello, where he was banned for life. Twice.
2013 Holden VF Commodore, Evoke, SV6 Sportwagon and SS-V Ute compared
Three cars, three days, 1500 kays. We know VF is good, but what’s it like in the harsh light of the real world? We take the Holden Evoke, Sportwagon and Ute for a spin to find out.
Archive: 2013 Bentley Continental GT v Bylong Valley Way
Jesse Taylor revisits a painful childhood memory and a great road in the $370,000 Bentley Continental GT V8. It’s still cheaper than therapy.
Archive: 2013 BMW M5 review in Germany
We fang BMW’s fast-but-aloof M5 in its homeland to see if autobahns and alpine passes can bring out its best.
Phil Irving: Engineer extraordinary remembered
The first time Wheels founding editor Athol Yeomans cracked 100 miles per hour (160km/h) – he was driving a modified FJ Holden. The secret was a cylinder head modified by Phil Irving.
Phil Irving: Repco-Brabham Formula One engineer
In any other country his name would be whispered with awe. We look back at the life of Philip Edward Irving, the man who powered Jack Brabham in 1966.
Archive: Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG vs BMW M235i coupe review
BMW is back hunting sports car enthusiasts with its cracking new BMW M235i coupe. But so is the ballistic Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG.
Archive: 2013 Porsche Boxster S vs Porsche Cayman vs Porsche 911 Carrera S review
Three of the world’s most desirable, brilliantly resolved sports cars also happen to come from the one manufacturer. Can you really choose a single winner? We were happy to give it our very best shot…
Caterham SVR 200 v Nissan 200sx v Honda Integra v Porsche Cayman v BMW M3 v Mazda MX-5
Six of the best new and classic stripped-back driver’s cars cop a thrashing the old-fashioned way, without the help of a self-shifting tranny, torque-shuffling AWD or adaptive dampers. Less really can be more…
Archive: Volkswagen Golf and BMW 3-Series petrol vs diesel
Is a good sports diesel a good sport, full stop? Golf and 3 Series oilers take on their petrol siblings to see which really provides the spark
Archive: Holden Spark v Kia Picanto v Suzuki Celerio
New baby Holden Sparks a $15K battle with crisp class fave Suzuki Celerio and spicy newcomer Kia Picanto.
Archive: Ferrari 458 Spider takes on Sea Cliff bridge
The Sea Cliff bridge perches at the end of a stunning strip of road. There aren’t many cars beautiful enough to match it. Here’s one…
Archive: Holden VT Commodore goes on a European vacation
The best designers in Europe give their verdict on the Aussie Commo
