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The HDT Monza coupe concept debuted at the Melbourne Motor Show, 1984

The Ford XA Falcon 'Superbird' concept debuted at the Melbourne Motor Show, 1973.

The Holden coupe concept debuted at the Sydney International Motor Show, 1998.

The Ford R7 concept debuted at the Melbourne Motor Show, 2002.

With the 2011 Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne upon us, the appetite for auto enthusiasts to check out the latest offerings from the big and small manufacturers is at its peak. While there are plenty of new releases to ogle, the highlights of any Motor Show are always the concept cars. Be it flights of fancy or thinly veiled production machines, concept cars never fail to generate interest and comment.

\nThe Pikes Peak International Hill Climb took place on the weekend. Legend Nobuhiro 'Monster' Tajima has set a new record as he overcame mechanical issues. Tajima being the first person to break the 10-minute barrier at Pikes Peak.

Built between 1936 and 1940, the BMW 328 laid down a milestone in automotive history and was the most successful sports car on the racing scene in the 1930s.

Supercar fans unite Lamborghinis Aventador LP700 4 is headed to the Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne in July 2011.

The biggest show on wheels, the Australian International Motor Show opens in Melbourne on July 1-10, 2011.

In the horsepower wars of the late 1960s, Chevrolet had a number of challengers. As well as the obvious Corvette and Camaro, there were also 'hot' versions of the Chevy II/Nova, Chevelle, as well as the Chevelle-based light pickup, the El Camino.

When The Beatles covered The Marvellette's 1961 hit 'Please Mr. Postman', they probably never dreamed it would be the perfect tribute to a Beetle exhibit in the Volkswagen Automuseum nearly 50 years later.

Jason Petts' 1955 Bel Air coupe is his second classic Chevy, and what you see here is actually the second rebuild of this car. While his first build was impressive, Jason pulled out all stops the second time around to create one of the most exciting, high tech machines we've seen. A full custom rebuild from the ground up, this black and white beauty is a stunning example of Jason's skill.

Audi Australia has confirmed the stunning R8 GT will star alongside the all-new A6 at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show in July. Lighter, faster and more powerful, the 412 kW R8 GT is the pinnacle of Audi's performance engineering and with just five cars coming to Australia will be one of the most exclusive cars on the road.

Now in its fifth generation, the new BMW M5 combines pulse-racing track potential with the ease and functionality of a luxurious executive saloon.

A unique piece of Australian motorsport history is about to go under the hammer.

The all-new four wheel drive V12 Ferrari FF made a flying visit to Australia this month prior to its full launch in early 2012 so that prospective owners could view the unique supercar.

In 1959, the change from a 2.6-litre to a 3.0- (some call it a 2.9-) litre six cylinder engine marked the next evolution of the 'Big Healey'. The addition of a longer bodied version in the same year added a '2+2' alternative to the existing two-seater roadster. Each subsequent development added more performance and refinement, turning the car from an out-and-out sports roadster into more of a grand tourer.

Adolf Hitler's first major public function as Chancellor of Germany was the opening of the 1933 Berlin Motor Show on 11 February. He had been in the job less than a fortnight and he used the speech to announce his intention to support production of a People's Car.

UK car manufacturer Caterham Cars' first brand new addition to the Seven range in two years - the Supersport - is one of the purest versions yet of the iconic British sportscar.

There are Thunderbirds and there are woody wagons, and never the twain shall meet, right? Wrong, as evidenced by this stunning creation!

Scott Pedder, CEO of Bosch Australian Rally Championship, is pleased with the way things are progressing on the formulation of regulations to support ARC's soon-to-be-introduced competition categories for two wheel drive rally cars.

The Audi R8 GT Spyder high-performance sports car is headed to Australia in a limited-edition open-top version.

By the mid-1970s, the musclecar market in the USA was pretty much dead. Chevy's Corvette was still flying the flag for sportscars, but the once mighty Mustang, Charger and Camaro were shadows of their former selves. Pontiac, however, was arguably the sole manufacturer continuing to offer no-compromise horsepower with their Firebird Trans Am, but by the end of the decade even they had to face the realities of the times.

The most novel and colourful event on the calendar for the past 26 years, the NSW Variety Bash is set to make its departure from Sydney again on August 6th. Continuing the tradition of the Bash starting and finishing at a destination starting with the letter B, this year's NSW Variety Bash will leave from Baulkham Hills on Saturday August 6th and finish at Buccaneer Rock (Broome, WA) on August 17th.