Posts by Kristopher White
1983 FORD CAPRI
Ford 1983 FORD CAPRI SOLD THE STORY The Ford Capri retains a special place in the hearts of car fans. Originally designed as the European equivalent of the Ford Mustang, it was first unveiled to the public in 1969 and marketed as a cheap, fast and fun two-plus-two coupe. It was a highly successful model…
Read More2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MK4 R32
Volkswagen 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MK4 R32 SOLD THE STORY The Volkswagen Golf Mk4 was the fourth generation of the VW Golf and the successor to the VW Golf Mk3. It launched in October of 1997 for the 1998 model year and was the best-selling car in Europe in 2001. This generation was designed with the…
Read More1973 FORD FALCON XA GT COUPE
FORD 1973 FORD FALCON XA GT COUPE $229,000 THE STORY Sold between 1972 and 1973, the XA was the first series of Ford Falcon to be solely designed and manufactured in Australia. It featured an entirely new body which was larger and roomier when compared to its XY series predecessor and was referred to as…
Read More1969 CHEVROLET CAPRICE COUPE
Chevrolet 1969 CHEVROLET CAPRICE COUPE SOLD THE STORY Produced from 1965 until 1996 by Chevrolet in North America, the Caprice sold well over a million units in its debut year, solidifying it as the most popular car in the US in the 1960s and early 1970s. It was originally introduced as a luxury trim package…
Read More2008 FERRARI 612 SCAGLIETTI
FERRARI 2008 FERRARI 612 SCAGLIETTI $269,000 THE STORY Produced between 2004 and 2011, the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti was an executive 2+2 coupe grand tourer designed to replace the smaller Ferrari 456. The design of the large side scallops and the headlights pay homage to the Ferrari 375 MM built in 1954 – a car commissioned…
Read More1973 HOLDEN LJ TORANA GTR
Holden 1973 HOLDEN LJ TORANA GTR SOLD THE STORY Manufactured by Holden from 1967 to 1980, the Torana has a rich history in Australia. It is largely thought that “Torana” was derived from the Aboriginal word for “flight” meaning “to fly”. Originally introduced in May of 1967, the first Torana model was essentially a mildly…
Read More2009 BMW E70 X5M
BMW 2009 BMW E70 X5M $52,500 THE STORY Introduced in 1999 as the E53 model, the BMW X5 was the first SUV produced by BMW. At launch it featured all-wheel drive and came with either manual or automatic transmission options. It was originally marketed as a ‘Sports Activity Vehicle’ (SAV) rather than an SUV, to…
Read More1965 PONTIAC GTO TRIBUTE CONVERTIBLE
Pontiac 1965 PONTIAC GTO TRIBUTE CONVERTIBLE $79,900 THE STORY Originally a trim upgrade package available for the Pontiac Tempest, the Pontiac LeMans became a separate model in 1963. It was named after the French city of Le Mans which is the site of the ’24 Hours of Le Mans’ – the world’s oldest active sports…
Read More2017 HOLDEN VF COMMODORE SS V REDLINE SPORTSWAGON
Holden 2017 HOLDEN VF COMMODORE SS V REDLINE SPORTSWAGON SOLD THE STORY Produced by Holden between 2013 and 2017, the Holden VF Commodore was the last significantly restyled iteration of the fourth and final generation of the Holden Commodore to be manufactured in Australia. The range included a sedan, station wagon and commercial utility version.…
Read More1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C3
Chevrolet 1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C3 $42,900 THE STORY Produced from 1967 until 1982, the Corvette C3 was the third generation of the iconic sports car made by Chevrolet. Engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the previous generation, however the body and the interior on the C3 were completely new. Over the course…
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