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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'.

Australia is relatively new to the form of motorsport called "Time Attack", but it has been one of the fastest-growing forms of motorsport around the world in recent years.

If you've always wanted to compete in the iconic Dakar Rally, you'll get your chance if you perform in one of two events listed for this year's 'Dakar Challenge'.

Tasmanian Jason White takes out his second Targa Tasmania title in three years, taking his Lamborghini Gallardo to victory in Hobart on the weekend.

One of the highlights from Land Rover at the Geneva Motor Show was the Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept. Its bold design features a fully retractable premium roof with a Roll Over Protection System [ROPS]. The convertible cleverly combines capability and versatility with a drop down tailgate and a comfortable four-seat set up.

This year's Maclean's Bridge at Lakeside Sports and Classic Car Festival on May 19 - 20 will feature a new concours event devoted exclusively to replica classics - the 'Bydesign Concours de Facsimile'.

One of only two 1957 Ferrari 625 TRC Spiders built will be auctioned off at RM Auctions' Monaco event next month.

Less than a year after making its debut at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show in London, the Morris Minor was one of the UK's most talked about and sought after cars. The Minor was also starting to make its mark around the globe.

Scheduled for this coming Monday, May 7th, Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic Auction has already attracted a diverse range of consignments. Aside from the muscle cars, classics and big dollar sports cars, there's a trio of interesting small cars that are sure to attract some attention.

Amongst the early consignments for Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic Auction is a rare 1930 Bentley saloon, which is expected to fetch over $300,000.

Saturday March 31st, 2012, saw the 29th annual running of the Eddington Sprints. This historic quarter-mile drag race, organized by the Vintage Sports Car Club of Victoria. Located approximately 2 hours North West of Melbourne, Eddington is a quiet, rural town, but that changes on Sprint day!

A feature of this year's Maclean's Bridge at Lakeside Sports and Classic Car Festival on May 19 - 20 that's sure to appeal to replica car owners is a new concours event devoted exclusively to these machines.

If you know your musclecar history, names like 'Grand Spaulding Dodge' and 'Nickey Chevrolet' will be familiar. At RM Auctions' January sale in Phoenix, Arizona, an example from each of these iconic tuners was up for grabs. Representing Grand Spaulding on the Mopar side of the fence was a 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T, while a 1967 Camaro SS tuned by Nickey Chevrolet flew the flag for the bowtie brigade.

Racer, model, student and general motorsport babe, Hayley "Swanny" Swanson is set to make her debut in the V8 Utes series at Symmons Plains this weekend, campaigning the Bay Point Developments Holden VE ute in Australia's most action-packed class of racing.