“Looking to the Future with our Legendary Past” AMHF volunteer Peter Tomlinson, already a collector of motor racing film footage, took on the daunting task of developing what we believe […]
The inspiration for Pontiac’s iconic stacked headlights
Retro Stories by David Burrell The 1963 full-sized Pontiacs are hailed as the cars which first defined Pontiac’s youthful and exuberant image in the 1960s. Long and low, they combined […]
1946 Cadillac CO/Interceptor secret concept car
Retro Stories by David Burrell The 1946 Cadillac C.O., aka the Interceptor, was one of General Motors’ (GM) most intriguing post-World War II concept cars. It was a secret which […]
AMHF at Motors and Masterpieces in Melbourne
by Paul Rogerson Melbourne hosted the 2024 Motors and Masterpieces show from 22 – 24 November at the Melbourne Showgrounds. There were more than 150 classic cars on display ranging […]
1961 EK Holden: Never meant to be
Retro Stories by David Burrell Released on 2nd May, 1961, the EK Holden was never planned by GMH. Previously secret GMH documents reveal that it was originally intended for the […]
1959 “Tank” Fairlane
Retro Stories by David Burrell I’m an American car fan and the Australia built 1959-62 Fairlane has always been a favourite. I like its shape and lines, so much so […]
1974 Pontiac GTO: Last of the Breed
Retro Stories by David Burrell The Pontiac GTO is a revered automotive icon. And yet, only a decade after its release it was on life support. Indeed, the ‘74 GTO […]
Valiant Town and Country: Right idea. Wrong name
Retro Stories by David Burrell The passenger car-based ute was invented in Australia. First shaped by Ford designer, the late Lew Bandt, and released in July 1934, it has been […]
BIRTLES AND THE BEAN UPDATE
14 October 2024 Hello everyone – I hope this newsletter finds you all well! It has been quite a while but this is just a brief newsletter to keep you […]
