Posts by Kerrie White

HOLDEN 1968 HK UTE SOLD THE STORY Launched as a “New Age Holden” in January 1968, the HK was the first Holden to offer a V8 engine (standard was an inline six-cylinder) and first gear synchromesh option. The HK Premier was the first to have four headlights. There were thirteen different models and the model…

FORD 1966 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE SOLD THE STORY In April 1964, Ford introduced the Mustang, the most successful model launch for Ford since the Model A. All sales records were smashed with 22,000 cars being sold on the first day. Within a year, 418,812 Mustangs were sitting in driveways throughout North America. The car created the…

ROLLS-ROYCE 1977 CORNICHE COUPE SOLD THE STORY These two-door, luxury performance vehicles were built by Mulliner Park Ward as a hardtop coupe from 1971 to 1980 . The name comes from French “corniche” meaning a coastal road along the face of a cliff. Powered by a Rolls-Royce 6.75 litre OHV 16-valve V8, all cars came…

FORD 1965 XP FAIRMONT SOLD THE STORY The Ford Falcon range commenced production in Australia in 1960 with the XK Falcon. Just two years later, over 100,000 Falcons had been produced. In 1965 the XP Falcon was released and ran in a durability trial that saw five XPs race around the clock for nine days…

BENTLEY 1997 BROOKLANDS TURBO SOLD THE STORY In 1992 Bentley released the “Brooklands” as a replacement model for the Mulsanne and the model run continued until 1997. The new model had upgraded electronics and instrument displays, a centre console gear lever and electronically controlled suspension. In late 1996, the power output from Bentley 6.75 litre…

CHEVROLET 1964 CORVETTE COUPE  SOLD THE STORY General Motors designer Harley Earl is credited with convincing GM to build a two-seat sports car for the American market. Launched in 1953, the resulting Chevrolet Corvette quickly earned the mantle of “America’s Sport’s Car” and the model is still produced today. 1964 was the second year of…

BENTLEY 2001 ARNAGE RED LABEL SOLD THE CAR This high performance, Australian delivered luxury vehicle is a Red Label model that is finished in sparkling Silver Pearl. Sporting a turbocharged Bentley 6.75 litre turbo V8 engine, she puts out 400 bhp and 875 Nm of torque. The impressive power plant is coupled to a slick…

TRIUMPH 1959 TR3A SOLD THE STORY Produced in Coventry, England between 1955 and 1962 by the Standard-Triumph Motor Company, these beautifully designed vehicles epitomise the traditional rear wheel drive British roadster. The first production car to include standard front disc brakes, the model was an instant sales and motorsport success and was represented in races, hill…