Posts by Kerrie White

Ferrari 1962 250 GTE SOLD THE STORY Unveiled in 1960 and produced through 1963, the Ferrari 250 GTE marked a turning point for the brand. As Ferrari’s first true 2+2 grand tourer, the 250 GTE blended practicality with the performance and elegance that had already defined the 250 series. Visually, the 250 GTE showcased clean…

MG 1995 RV8 ROADSTER SOLD THE STORY This limited production sports car is the last totally British MG before the brand was sold to BMW. Around 2,000 units were produced between 1992 and 1995 and most of these were sent to Japan. In the early 1990’s the MG brand was owned by the Rover Group…

Ford 1977 FALCON 500 XC PANEL VAN SOLD THE CAR THE STORY Introduced in 1976 the XC Falcon was a facelift for the XB Falcon and included changes to comply with the new Australian Design Rules including stronger bumpers, doors and compliance with new emissions rules. Visibility was improved with a lower dashboard, crash pad…

Volkswagen 1957 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SOLD THE STORY Born from pre-war engineering and post-war necessity, by 1957 the Volkswagen Beetle had firmly established itself as a global icon of practicality and charm. It was designed by Ferdinand Porsche and originally commissioned by the German government in the 1930s. By the late 1950s, it was already on…

Holden 1996 HOLDEN HSV VS CLUBSPORT SOLD THE STORY Launched in 1995, the HSV ClubSport represented Holden Special Vehicles’ refined approach to Australian performance motoring during the VS Commodore era. Positioned as the entry point to HSV’s V8 range, the VS ClubSport balanced muscular performance with everyday practicality, encapsulating the essence of the Aussie sports…

Porsche 1984 911 SOLD THE STORY Produced in Germany between 1964 and 1989, the Porsche 911 was originally developed as a much more powerful, larger and more comfortable replacement for the Porsche 356. The car made its debut at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show. Initially, Porsche designated the car as the “901”, however Peugeot had…

Porsche 2005 PORSCHE 911 (997) CARRERA S SOLD THE STORY Launched in 2004 for the 2005 model year, the Porsche 911 (997) Carrera S marked a triumphant evolution of the iconic 911 lineage. Representing Porsche’s renewed focus on blending timeless design with modern engineering, the 997 ushered in a return to classic styling cues while…

Ford 1963 FALCON SPRINT COUPE SOLD THE STORY Introduced in September 1959, the Ford Falcon was a front-engine, rear-wheel drive compact car produced that was produced through to 1970 across three generations. A sales success for Ford initially, the Falcon outsold contemporary rivals from Chrysler and General Motors. There were several body styles and trim…

Chevrolet 1966 CORVETTE COUPE 427ci 425HP 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 – some 70 years…