Fuel Watch @ Australian Motoring Directory

According to Hitwise, the leading online competitive intelligence service, searches for 'fuel watch' increased by 75% comparing weeks ending 12 April 2008 and 19 April 2008.

Searches were prompted by the announcement of a national fuel watch scheme starting in December that will publish petrol station prices for the next day online.

The scheme aims to maximize transparency in petrol pricing by informing consumers about where the best deals can be found.

The Importance of Wiper Blades

Tip of the Month - Having a good pair of wipers is as important when driving in wet weather conditions as having a good braking system.

Is your Mechanic overcharging?

AusQuote is offering a new service to help car owners get a fair go from their mechanics.

Once you've joined up its just a matter of instructing your Mechanic to fax their quote to AusQuote before work begins, AusQuote will then check it out and let you know via phone if its fair and reasonable.

Two Lane Black Top - DVD Release

This Cult 70's road movie finally comes to DVD in Australia.

The cast includes two cars, a 55 Chevy with a 454 big block and and a new GTO with a 455.

Monte Hellman’s road movie masterpiece stars James Taylor and Dennis Wilson (The Beach Boys) as two nameless car junkies drag racing across a vast, vacant America. In the tradition of Easy Rider, this stark journey along an American road to nowhere follows ‘the driver’ (Taylor) and ‘the mechanic’ (Wilson) in their souped-up 1955 Chevy until they pick up a lone girl (Laurie Bird) on the highway, and their course changes forever. Jealousies and tensions soon simmer between the road warriors before a middle-aged, alcoholic loner driving a 1970 Pontiac GTO Warren Oates) challenges them to a race for the Pontiac, and the girl. The Village Voice praised Hellman’s “feeling for the vast inhuman distances which form the face of America and the character of her people."

An interesting bit of trivia involves a couple of the '55 Chevys used in the movie. One of the '55s in Two-Lane Blacktop was the car driven by Harrison Ford in American Graffiti.

Old Classics Rotting

What a shame to see these marvellous automotobiles rotting away in this suburban backyard in Healesville Victoria.

Flying Standard, EJ Holden, Wolseley and Ford Galaxie...

GT Falcons Soar in Price - AGAIN???

Hey, now I wasn't too far off was I? I anticipated that the XB would be the star of the night, re: Shannon's June 4 auction in Melbourne, and guess what, it was, $83,000, what a ripper. I had anticipated $70,000 for the XB, $190,000 for the XY, it sold for $211,500, my guess for the HO was $590,000, it sold for $525,000 and the XR GT sold for only $52,000 but recently sold again on ebay for over $80,000, well done Mister, you spotted well.

Where is it all heading? Well, I believe the XY HO's are staying steady at around $600k-$800k, the XW Phase II at around $350k-$550k, the XY GT's at around $250k-$350k, XW GT's at around $140k-$220k, XA GT sedans $65k-$100k, XA GT Coupes $85k-$120k, XA RPO's $140k-$180k, XB GT sedans $35k-$75k, XB GT Coupes $50k-$85k, XR GT's $60k-$90k, XT GT's $40k-$75k and the Phase Four XA GT HO, well, name your price for that one special car, the only, I dare say no price could buy that car, the owner would not sell.

Why the variance in price, well, it will always depend on a number of factors, colour, whether it is auto or manual, it's condition, if it restored or unrestored, interior colour, number of previous owners, every one of these points mentioned could make the difference between paying $350k or $500k.

I have one word of advice to all that are contemplating a purchase of a Falcon GT, whether it an investment or purely self indulgence, or maybe fulfilling that childhood dream, like I, make sure that you get a Pre-Purchase Inspection/Verification by www.GT351.com.au. Prices start at $1,000, think of it as insurance and definitely a must for any serious buyer.

Keep the marque alive and long live Alan Moffat.

Falcon GT's up for auction

This months auction at Shannon's Melbourne contains a plethora of Ford Falcon GT's, an XY, XR, XB and a XY HO Phase III. Word is that the star tonight might actually be the Black XB GT.

Lot 22, the XB GT is the pick of the bunch in regards to Colour of paint and interior, it has the highly valued sunroof, it's a much sought after manual with some modern day creature comforts like power steering and air conditioning. Speculation is around the $70,000 mark for the XB, $190,000 for the XY GT, $65,000 for the XR GT and around $590,000 for the HO.

Anyhow, off I go to attend and we'll see how far off we were in regards to pricing.

WOTNEXT - One born every minute!

Check out Telstra's new offering WOTNEXT, a YouTube type video service except with this one, you can make $$$ (kaaching).

This dope shows how to get the sack mucking around with a police car!

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Car Safety is to blame for the road toll

Every year cars get safer and traffic enforcement get harsher yet to road toll remains relatively stagnant, last year dropping only 1.4%.

Last week I took my 1963 EJ Holden for a drive, no Airbags, not even seat belts and I made a startling observation.. the driving behaviour of others that doesn’t bother me in a modern 8 airbag car causes me great grief when I am looking down the barrel of becoming a steering column kebab following even a minor incident.

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Guide to Buying a Used Car

Any of you Fellas looking at buying a used car should check out this clip for a few tips from our Cuzzy Bro!

Google Road Trip USA

If you have ever thought about taking a road trip across the good old USA then check out the following Google Maps.

Jay Crim and Shekar Davarya spent the summer of 2002 driving across the country on Route 66 and the map of their trip has recently appeared on the new Google 'My Maps' feature.

Photo of an Abandoned car at the ruins of the West Winds Motel on Route 66.
















Or try re tracking Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road' route across America - Map

Ford GTHO sets new auction record

Australian Muscle Cars reach a new height, $683,650 AUD for a 1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III, well, it was the Worlds fastest four door sedan in the world at that time and is also quoted as the most likely Australian Muscle Car to fetch $1 million in the near future.

2007 Falcon GT Nationals

This weekend in Perth, can you imagine the number of Falcon GT's all together in one place, sounds like my kinda heaven, oh yeh, Ford's rule, goodness me, the little child coming out of me, haven't used that term since I was in high school, anyhow, come and see more at www.CarNut.com.au.

Las Vegas Spring Collector Car Auction

The 34th Annual Las Vegas Spring 2007 Held at the South Point Casino and Hotel. Just minutes away from the Las Vegas strip. This event will feature many exciting cars including muscle cars, exotics, classics, hot rods and special interest automobiles.

Heacock Classic Car Insurance

Situated in the US of A, catering for classic and collector car insurance for the Americas.

Kansas City High Performance Auction

April 27-28, 2007 All Collector Cars

Intrigue Park Place Hotel (adjacent to the MCC Exhibit Hall)
1601 Universal Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120
1-800-821-8532

Sandown EASTERNATS

The place to be this weekend, that is if you are a REAL Revhead.

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

The 57th annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance exhibiting prewar and postwar automobiles along with the latest in concept car designs, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance® is the premiere concours in the world.

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance - Wikipedia

The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is an automotive charitable event held each year on the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, considered the most prestigious event of its kind. A Concours d'Elegance (French, literally 'a competition of elegance') is an event open to classic and vintage cars in which they are judged for originality, function, and presentation. Classes are commonly arranged by type, marque (manufacturer), coachbuilder, country of origin, or time period. Judges select first-, second-, and third-place finishers for each class in the event, and the judges confer the 'Best of Show' award on one car from the group of first-place winners. In addition, a group of honorary judges-- individuals who have made significant contributions to the automotive industry or motorsports-- award a number of subjective awards to recognize standout vehicles regardless of class ribbons, as well as memorial awards created to honor specific automotive industry personages."

Knight Rider Car KITT - For Sale

Restored to its debut-season glory, the modified black 1982 Pontiac Trans Am is offered at US$149,995 at Kassabian Motors

Knight Industries Two Thousand is the official name for the Knight Rider Car we know as KITT.

KITT, the flame-throwing, river-jumping, talking muscle car from the `80s TV show Knight Rider, is not street legal because of missing equipment and modifications so whoever buys the car will probably keep it in a private collection.

The car belongs to Tim Russo of Livermore, a Kassabian Motors customer who figured now was a good time to test the market, with the 25th anniversary of the show's debut coming up.

Carnut Classic Register

View Australia's largest online gallery of classic car owners showing off their wheels.

Australian Motoring Directory

The home of Australian motoring - Australian Motoring Directory of motoring/automotive web links.