Articles by Mike Ryan

While probably not as well known as Ford's F-Series light duty trucks, Chevrolet's C-Series were part of an overall range that was significantly more successful.

A new addition to this year's Maclean's Bridge at Lakeside Sports and Classic Car Festival on May 19 - 20 is the 'Bydesign Concours de Facsimile', a concours devoted exclusively to replica classics.

Classic Aussie muscle continues to perform well at auction, as evidenced by selected lots from Shannons recent Sydney Autumn Classic auction selling above estimate.

Carroll Shelby, the performance car guru behind the Cobras and Mustangs that bore his name, has passed away, age 89. An official release from Carroll Shelby International Inc. stated that the Texan passed away on May 10, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

Giving a whole new meaning to the words "dedication" and "determination", Paul Oakley's project is something special. It's not just a great-looking car. There's also a great story behind it.

A highlight of Shannons' recent Sydney Autumn Classic Auction was an immaculately-restored, fabric-bodied 1930 Bentley 4 _ litre saloon. At Shannons Sydney auction rooms on May 7, the Bentley sold for $462,000 - over $100,000 above its pre-auction estimate.

Bonhams' recent 'Hendon RAF Museum Collectors Motor Cars' auction in the UK attracted a diverse range of consignments. One of the more interesting - at least to music aficionados - was a 1950 Pontiac Chieftain DeLuxe convertible.

Unrestored cars have been attracting big dollars of late, as evidenced by the huge amounts paid for the 'Lake Maggiore' Bugatti and an early Oldsmobile at auctions overseas. The latest example of this trend came at Bonhams UK's 'Hendon RAF Museum Collectors Motor Cars Auction' on April 30.

Scheduled for this coming Monday, May 7th, Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic Auction has already attracted a diverse range of consignments. While the 1930 Bentley 4.5 litre saloon is expected to attract top dollar, there's plenty to appeal to Aussie muscle car fans, namely an LC GTR XU1 Torana, E38 R/T Charger and HDT VK Group 3.

Under near perfect Autumn skies, the annual RACV Classic Showcase enjoyed one of its best patronised events ever, with almost 1200 vehicles on display for the April 29 event in the Flemington Racecourse member's car park.

Australia's most colourful and novel motoring event, the NSW Variety Bash, is back again for 2012, with the 28th running of the event covering Balmain to Bamaga.

If you've always wanted to compete in the iconic Dakar Rally, you'll get your chance of you take part in this year's Australasian Safari, which is one of four events listed for this year's 'Dakar Challenge'.