Articles by Mike Ryan

By my reckoning, this Morgan Plus 8 could have a price tag of $83,792,814. But then again, using the same reckoning, a loaf of bread is worth $2682.

The Ford Cobra never would have been, but for an overstock of body panels!

There's style, and then there's STYLE. In terms of automobiles, some have the former, while only a select few, like our feature car, manage to achieve the latter.

For the first time ever in Australia, Motori Italiani - the Italian Motor Expo, will showcase the engineering brilliance of Italy as the grand finale event of this year's Italian Trade Commission's Sydney Italian Festival.

If you're repairing or rebuilding a classic era (78 - 88) Commodore, you'll definitely need the latest restoration manual from Ellery Publications - How to Restore your Commodore: 1978 - 1988. Covering VB, VC, VH, VK and VL models, How to Restore details all aspects of restoration, including complete engine pull down & assembly.

Collectors of petroliana, garagenalia, as well as enthusiasts of classic and collectable cars will find this book an invaluable resource when it comes to gauging the value of their own collection, or when looking for new pieces to add to it.

The VS Commodore was a further advance on the formula that won its predecessor (VR) number one sales status. It was powered by a smooth, refined 3800 ECOTEC V6 that delivered 13 percent more power and improved fuel economy.

Limited Edition' is a phrase that can add cachet - real or imagined - to just about any product. These days, it's more a marketing tool than a statement of fact, but in the case of our feature car, it's absolutely the real deal.

The Alvis Speed 20 is a seriously good motorcar. Hence the quarter of a million dollars asking price for this one.

If you find the collection of vehicles shown below ideally suited to your tastes, but your circumstances, or schedule does not permit actually owning them, you'll be glad to know that P1, the Supercar Club, is now up and running in Melbourne.

KahDo Urban Communication is an innovative mobile communication medium that enables selected urban consumers to drive their very own fully maintained SMART car for a subsidised cost of only $35 per week, subjects to conditions and approval.

After 37 years, Holden brought the curtain down on the much loved Holden Precision Driving Team earlier this year.