What’s Hot January
Ford Special Vehicles: Lot 6 ‘Works’ history
The inside story of Ford Australia’s secret racing division is told in ‘Ford Special Vehicles: Lot 6 ‘Works’ Racing Division 1969-1974’. Solving mysteries that have existed for decades, this comprehensive two-volume book set (more than 600pp combined) features more than 40 cars, including the first Falcon GT-HO prototype, experimental vehicles and every factory race car.
Compiled using classified archival documentation, and illustrated with never-before-published photographs, this book set also includes interviews with the Lot 6 team and their personal photos.
From $599.00 for the Black Edition, limited to 351 sets. Silver and Gold Editions also available. Pre-orders open now ahead of delivery from November, 2026.
Uniden iGO Play 10+
Ideal for bringing modern connectivity to older cars, Uniden’s new iGO Play 10+ provides wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for quick Bluetooth/Wi-Fi pairing, with no installation or wiring required. This portable smart display supports streaming, and is compatible with Apple Maps, Google Maps and other navigation apps.
With a 10.26-inch high-res touchscreen and AUX-out cable for reliable audio in cars without Bluetooth, the iGO Play 10+ also features full voice-command functionality, enabling hands-free calls and messaging, plus the ability to browse contacts, check your calendar, join online meetings or play podcasts hands-free
$249.95 RRP, available from leading electronics retailers.
McLaren MCL39 1:8 scale model
Amalgam’s 1:8 scale McLaren MCL39 is an authentic replica of the 2025 FIA Formula One Constructors’ World Championship winning car.
Limited to 99 Lando Norris and 99 Oscar Piastri units, each model is finished in McLaren’s livery from the 2025 Louis Vuitton Australian F1 Grand Prix, where Norris won and Piastri finished ninth.
Using patterns supplied by McLaren, as well as digital scans and photos, each model is hand-built over 250 hours, using thousands of precision-cast resin parts and CNC-machined metal components. The 1:8 scale car measures over 70cm long, with a 1:18 scale (31cm) version also available.
£8,995 (AU$18,000 approx.), plus P&P.
