I first met Ian Swan when he was one of the drivers in a four car Nissan Patrol Team competing in the 1992 Australian Safari Desert Race. I was lucky enough to be a driver/co-driver in one of the other cars and due to the friendships I made, and the experiences I had, that race is without doubt one … [Read more...] about Podcast: Ian Swan – Desert and Rally Racer
Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
I must confess that I’m a bit of a Chev Corvette fan and have been since a little boy, which basically is for many years, as the first Corvette was released in 1953. I’m particularly a fan of the ‘Stingrays’ and love the fact that the Corvette has its own logo, with no visual association to General … [Read more...] about Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
Porsche 911 Hybrid
In the previous article I looked at the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, an all-wheel drive hybrid supercar which is expected here in Australia later this year, and it was coincidental that I also read of the 2025 Porsche 911 hybrid that will be released mid this year and be available in Australia early … [Read more...] about Porsche 911 Hybrid
A $285,000 MGB LE60!
Many Porsche fans would be aware of a Los Angeles auto company called Singer Vehicle Design, which specializes in restoring and modifying Porsche 911’s based on the 964 chassis. Founded by Rob Dickinson, the former front man of English rock band ‘Catherine Wheel’, the company’s main product is a … [Read more...] about A $285,000 MGB LE60!
NASCAR ‘Full Speed’ television series
There is no doubt that since the first series of the Formula 1 Netflix television series ‘Drive to Survive’ was aired in 2019, popularity in F1 has increased and broadened considerably, primarily in America. It’s certainly developed a younger fan base, and particularly the female … [Read more...] about NASCAR ‘Full Speed’ television series