Introducing Retro Stories author After an international business career David established Retroautos® magazine to celebrate automotive history, especially the design of cars. Debuting in print in 2010, Retroautos® is now […]
Retro Stories: David Burrell
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 […]
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 […]
So who did design the first Holden?
Retro Stories by David Burrell Who styled the 48-215 Holden? We should all know the answer. But somehow it has been glossed over, ignored even, for many years. If you […]
ZA Fairlane from Design to Driveway
Retro Stories by David Burrell The ZA Ford Fairlane was released in March 1967 and created the market segment, and the template, for locally built, long wheelbase luxury cars that […]
Sketch to Street: David Bentley and the Austin Tasman/Kimberley – Part 5
by David Burrell This is final instalment of the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation’s (AMHF) series which showcases the automotive design work of David Bentley when he worked in the styling […]
