Articles by Mike Ryan

Shannons Melbourne Spring Classic auction on September 12 saw a wide array of vehicles offered, including some attractive No Reserve selections. Bidders responded well to the quality on offer, with over 90 percent of consignments being sold.

South Australian Kevin Weeks scored an impressive victory in the Supaloc Classic Targa Adelaide, the opening round of the new four-event CAMS Australian Targa Championship.

One of only 25 built for the European market, an immaculate example of Ferrari's 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder sold for 595,500 at Bonhams Goodwood Revival auction on September 16.

At the end of Day 2 of the Supaloc Classic Targa Adelaide, a strong performance from South Australian Kevin Weeks has seen him firm as favourite to win the event, with one day remaining.

Lotus has used the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show to showcase its future direction, launching three new models and two limited editions, and announcing self-shifting gearboxes for two key variants of its range. The new V6-powered Lotus Exige S super car blasted onto the scene, and with motorsport on their mind, the maker has also announced its return to rallying.

Winners are grinners, and the Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne was certainly a big winner. Attendances were up and eclipsed last year's Sydney show, while exhibitors were also pleased.

A British classic with a touch of French elegance will be one of the star items on offer at the 'Important Collector's Motor Cars by Public Tender' sale, presented by Sotheby's Australia on October 15.

This October 15, a racecar created for a planned Brock assault on the iconic Dakar Rally will be offered for sale by Public Tender. Ahead of the sale, enthusiasts will have the opportunity to have their name added to the vehicle's livery, in support of The Cathy Freeman Foundation.

After a hiatus of two years, the Classic Adelaide is back, reborn as the 'Targa Classic Adelaide'. The Adelaide event will also be the opening round of a new, four-round series, running under the banner of the CAMS 'Australian Targa Championship'.

An immaculate 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster was the top lot from Bonhams Sydney auction on June 25, but it was a lone star amongst many big dollar vehicles that failed to attract buyers. Successful sales for MG, Lotus and other assorted lots showed an interest in sportscars, but overall, the result was disappointing, with a number of lots passed in.

Two models of Britain's luxury big cat car brand have been named 'Legends on Wheels' by Automotive News Europe.

Audi has taken the covers off the new A5 DTM. Debuting at this month's Frankfurt motor show, the Audi A5 DTM is now in testing stage, with the maker claiming up to 40 percent cost reduction over its successful predecessor.