Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Esperienza!
Our mates, at Shannons are at it again, offering the chance to attend two of Italy’s premier sporting events.This is the ultimate motoring enthusiast’s holiday, where you will get the complete Italian experience. Over 14 days, you and a mate (or partner if your mate isn’t that lucky) will attend the San Marino MotoGP on the 5th of September and the Monza Formula 1 GP on the 12th of September.
The trip is valued at over $18,000 and the lucky winner and a partner will take in the sights of Italy’s most iconic cities including Rome, Rimini, Venice and Milan.
Mark Behr, Executive Manager Shannon’s Marketing told us “This amazing Italian holiday combines the best of international motorsport with the delights of Italy. Exploring some of Italy’s most famous cities and attending two leading motor racing events would be an unforgettable experience for any motoring enthusiast and their partner.”
As a wise man once said, “but wait, there’s more”! You will pilot an Alfa Romeo GT Coupe and stay in 5 star accommodation with all day grandstand passes at both GP’s and $1500 spending money!
To get yourself in the draw, all you need to do is call Shannons on 13 46 46 or jump online and get a car, bike or home quote before the 30th of June 2010. Participants can also increase their chances of winning by referring a motoring enthusiast friend.
For more details just click through to shannons.com.au/italiangp
Friday, March 12, 2010
Mothers, The biggest thing on Fathers Day?
Yep that's right, and you heard it here first! The team at AMC are pleased to announce that Mothers Car Care, have signed on once again to be the Official Car Care Sponsor of the 2010 Australian Muscle Car Masters.
The Masters are set to explode again this Fathers' Day (Sunday 5th September) and the guys at Mother's are just as excited as we are. Andrew Pigeon, their Sales and Marketing Manager, told us, "We are pleased and excited to return as a co-sponsor for 2010 and look forward to another great Muscle Car Masters and another great Fathers Day". Looking back Andrew said, "2009 was our first involvement as a co-sponsor of the Muscle Car Masters. What an event. Great cars, seriously - really great cars from an era that cannot be replaced. An era where (in my opinion) motorsport reached its pinnacle with great competition, and the arrival of big names who really knew how to drive a raw machine to its best. "
Andrew was also impressed regarding the stars if the show, going on to say "To meet many of these great drivers at this event happily signing autographs for a new generation of fans as well as their old Dads (yes that’s me) is just a privilege.'
Along with all the fast paced racing you will also be able to stop in and have a chat to Andrew and the guys at Mothers at their stand in 'Merchandise Mall', but if you can't wait that long, click through to the Mothers Website.
For more info on the Masters, be sure to grab a copy of issue #48 of Australian Muscle Car Magazine, and stay tuned to this space, as we are set to launch the all new website, shortly!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Own an Icon
Pre production model shown above2010 marks the 40th anniversary of the 1970 XW #64E Ford Falcon's historic Bathurst Win, with next year being the 40th anniversary of the XY #65E's Bathurst Triumph. To celebrate this Icon Model's are producing a limited edition 1/8th scale replica of both Hardie-Ferodo 500 legends. The production of these will be limited to only 500 models each, and with pre-order pricing on the XW currently only $1295, you can own this piece of automotive history for an absolute steal.
If the pricing and stunning detail wasn't enough to persuade you, Icon Models are going to be giving away 1971 XY. The car is a genuine South African built XY Fairmont GT which is currently being restored as a replica of the 1971 Bathurst winning #65E! When all is said and done the car is estimated to be worth $100,000!
Simply by purchasing one of these stunning models, you will receive an entry form in the box, and all you need do is explain in 25 words or less, the destination of your first drive and why. With production of both models limited to only 500 each, this means that you will have a minimum chance of 1/1000, and the more model's you buy, the more chances you get!
For more information and for all those T's and C's, make sure you click through to - http://www.iconmodels.com.au/
If the pricing and stunning detail wasn't enough to persuade you, Icon Models are going to be giving away 1971 XY. The car is a genuine South African built XY Fairmont GT which is currently being restored as a replica of the 1971 Bathurst winning #65E! When all is said and done the car is estimated to be worth $100,000!
Simply by purchasing one of these stunning models, you will receive an entry form in the box, and all you need do is explain in 25 words or less, the destination of your first drive and why. With production of both models limited to only 500 each, this means that you will have a minimum chance of 1/1000, and the more model's you buy, the more chances you get!
For more information and for all those T's and C's, make sure you click through to - http://www.iconmodels.com.au/
Monday, February 15, 2010
V8 Super Cars Australia 2010 Season Lauch Party
Just a quick snap shot of the Muscle Car Crew at the 2010 V8 Supercars Australia Season Launch Party! (Photo courtesy of CNPhotography)Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Lowndes returns home to Holden!
Just returned from the 2010 Team Vodafone Launch in Sydney's iconic Darling Harbour, and thought I would share a sneek peak of this year's Number 1 car!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Gentlemen, start your engines!
In this crazy high tech world, dominated by Ipod's and Nintendo Wii's, I found some inner peace recently when I opened a Christmas present that didn't require a degree from MIT to operate!
So when the 25th of January, a.k.a Australia's Greatest Sick day, rolled around I finally had five minutes to sit down with the old man, and piece together the little engine that could which you can see above.
In short it's a single over head cam, four banger and comes as a kit with around 95 parts and over 65 screws to massage together. It took a little over two hours and a couple of beers for two amateurs to put together and I would recommend it to any father and son team.
Once complete the engine is powered by a small electric motor that turns the crank, moving the conrods and cylinders through the block, whilst spinning the fan and operating the cam and valves. You can even adjust the timing so that your light up spark plugs detonate at exactly the right time!
For and RRP of around $69, Haynes have really nailed this one! For more info click through to http://www.bookworks.com.au/
So when the 25th of January, a.k.a Australia's Greatest Sick day, rolled around I finally had five minutes to sit down with the old man, and piece together the little engine that could which you can see above.
In short it's a single over head cam, four banger and comes as a kit with around 95 parts and over 65 screws to massage together. It took a little over two hours and a couple of beers for two amateurs to put together and I would recommend it to any father and son team.
Once complete the engine is powered by a small electric motor that turns the crank, moving the conrods and cylinders through the block, whilst spinning the fan and operating the cam and valves. You can even adjust the timing so that your light up spark plugs detonate at exactly the right time!
For and RRP of around $69, Haynes have really nailed this one! For more info click through to http://www.bookworks.com.au/
Monday, January 18, 2010
Falcon Hell!
If the rumors are true, then Australia may say good bye to the locally produced, iconic Ford Falcon!2010 marks the 50th anniversary since we first saw the Falcon on our roads, though this piece of Aussie History doesn't seem to play much on the minds of the Ford Big Wigs, in the US.Ford Boss, Alan Mulally spoke recently at the Detroit Motor show, hinting that Ford would be heading in a new direction under the new 'One Ford Program'.Specifically this would see only one large car platform being produced world wide, with the good money on the American Ford Taurus, to succeed the Falcon Locally.Mr Mulally told Fairfax Newspapers; "The best thing for Ford is to bring our scale and volume' and '(Carmakers) who make one vehicle, a different vehicle for one country, I think those days are gone, because you can't complete with global companies, and Ford's going to be a powerhouse globally.'As you can imagine there is a fair amount of back and forth currently between Ford Australia and the US, and a decision as to the final make up of the new large car platform won't take much shape for the next twelve months, including whether it would front or rear wheel drive.
Ford Australia's own Marin Burela told Fairfax that 'The all-new Falcon doesn't have to come into play until the end of 2014, early 2015, and we don't have to make a decision until 2011 on what that vehicle will be, in terms of styling and technologies.'It seems the only glimmer of hope may reside in a further comment Mr Mulally made, in which he hinted Ford Australia may play a part in developing the rear-wheel-drive Mustang Platform.Stay tuned to AMC for more information comes to hand.
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