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Sydney Harbor Concours d’Elegance

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Warren Brown’s 1925 Bean Fourteen fresh from its London to Melbourne adventure poses in front of the spectacular Sydney Harbour.

Story and photos by Chris Martin

Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbor, Australia, was the site of a convict prison in the 19th century and later a naval shipyard and repair facility which was decommissioned in 1992. Now in its seventh year, the Sydney Harbor Concours d’Elegance took place on the island for the second time from February 28 to March 2.

The Concours had a stunning display of classics old and new displayed in the giant historic sheds surrounded by some very heavy, now redundant, machinery that used to service the warships’ engines. There was a selection of new Bentleys, Lamborghinis and McLarens to tempt those rich enough, but a tastefully curated selection of classics were the real stars of the show.

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Alfasud The Complete Story, Reviewed

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Review by Pete Vack

Order from publisher: https://www.crowood.com/products/alfa-romeo-alfasud-by-chris-martin

Alfasud The Complete Story
176 pages, Hardcover $25-35 on Amazon
Crowood Publishing, UK
By Chris Martin

Chris Martin’s new book, Alfasud, the complete story, answers a lot of questions that begin with ‘why.’
Why was the Alfasud necessary?
Why was it designed by Rudolf Hruska?
Why was it not built at Arese?
Why was it built in Naples?
Why were there so many problems with the labor force and factory?
What was unique about the design?
Why were the Russians blamed for the rust problems?
Was it a success? [Read more…] about Alfasud The Complete Story, Reviewed

National Motoring Heritage Day, May 21, 2017

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1947 Peugeot 202 Sedan.

Story and photos by Chris Martin

The National Motoring Heritage Day is held on the third Sunday of May every year and celebrates Australia’s motoring heritage in all forms, from veteran and vintage to modern classics, cars, ‘bikes and commercials. [Read more…] about National Motoring Heritage Day, May 21, 2017

Correspondent’s Cars: From Arkley to Australia to Arkley

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We don’t know if this will be a regular feature, but when our Australian correspondent (and author of our Montier Ford VTS Folio) told us about his latest purchase, we could’t resist running the story, even though Chris did not buy a French or Italian car. But his is a unique ‘full circle’ story and one you will definitely enjoy. [Ed.]

Story by Chris Martin
Color photos by Karen Martin

I was born and raised in Arkley near Barnet just north of London, and while still a teenager at school I had a Saturday job at the garage in the village that was owned by John Britten, a well known sports car racer in the Sixties. Britten dominated his class in the ModSports category in initially a yellow Lenham bodied Austin-Healey Sprite, and later a much modified orange MG Midget. [Read more…] about Correspondent’s Cars: From Arkley to Australia to Arkley

CMC Shannons Sydney Classics, August 18th

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Monterey antidote; Shannons Sydney Classic presented a little of everything. Virtually unknown in the U.S. is the Renault Fregate.

By Chris Martin

Sunday August 18th 2013

The Council of Motor Clubs (NSW) is an organization that represents 160 affiliated clubs in dealing with government legislation and the registration authority, and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. I guess they didn’t have a show the first year as this was the 49th annual CMC Classic. Held at Sydney MotorSport Park – formerly known as Eastern Creek Raceway and supported by Shannons Insurance, this annual event has grown to where it now has close to 2,000 vehicles on display, from all classes of the hobby; so it is normal to find a Mustang or Messerschmitt, a Lambretta, a Lamborghini or a London double-decker bus, veterans and moderns all mixed in around the park. [Read more…] about CMC Shannons Sydney Classics, August 18th

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