https://www.musclecarmag.com.auAustralian MUSCLE CAR Magazine Premium is the home of exclusive stories, photos and more from the legendary Australian MUSCLE CAR Magazine archives. Join the team now for instant accessCopyright 2026 nextmedia Pty. Ltd.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:21:47 +110010The LC model Torana GTR XU-1 in the middle of 1970 was a dynamic, exciting and even unexpected arrival in Holden new car showrooms. But Holden had a higher purpose in mind for the XU-1 than merely spirited road use, because this GTR-on-steroids existed for one reason only – to go racing.https://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/when-youre-hot-629507?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar629507Wed, 7 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +1100It’s a Whincup-driven, V8-powered supercar but you won’t find it on the grid at Bathurst this year. This is the Chev Monza of Jamie Whincup’s uncle, Graeme Whincup, and back in the day this wild, winged wonder of a machine was arguably the most advanced Sports Sedan in the country.https://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/whincups-monster-monza-629373?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar629373Thu, 1 Oct 2026 23:42:00 +1100What was the fastest thing on the road in 1978? Modern Motor mag decided to find out by pitting a Torana A9X against a Kawasaki Z1000 Z1-R – the world’s quickest motorcycle at the time. The A9X used in the test not only survives to this day but it shares a garage with a Z1-R just like the bike the Torana took on a quarter of a century ago.https://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/seventies-supertest-a9x-vs-z1-r-628980?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar628980Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:38:00 +1100Back in the day when GM had a no-motor-racing policy, GM-H had to be careful when it came to trumpeting its on-track successes. But rally competition wasn't racing, and so Holden was free to shout from the rooftops about the Torana XU-1's rally victories.https://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/rally-muscle-628784?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar628784Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:07:00 +1100The still-born Ilinga coupe was a brave attempt at producing a low-volume high-performance sports car with real Aussie muscle.https://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/the-ill-fated-ilinga-628782?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar628782Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +1100Following a controversial Australian Muscle Car Masters meeting that saw competitors forced to cover their period-correct tobacco sponsorship liveries, Motorsport Australia has moved to formally ban historic tobacco sponsorship signage. https://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/ma-bans-historic-tobacco-sponsorship-liveries-629021?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar629021Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:55:00 +1100Donington Auctions is offering one of the Ron Hodgson Racing Torana A9Xs raced by Bob Morris in the late 1970s.https://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/bob-morris-a9x-on-the-market-629016?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar629016Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:52:00 +1100Mustang has a long history in this country, dating back to an ingenious marketing ploy in 1965 and 1966 that was more about Falcon than that first ponycar. To celebrate the return of Ford Australia-delivered Mustangs, we wind the clock back 50 years to a little known chapter in the blue oval’s local history.https://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/homebush-mustangs-628990?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar628990Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:46:00 +1100Scenes from the 2026 Airtouch 500 at The Bend Motorsport Park. Images: Bernie Harthttps://www.musclecarmag.com.au/gallery/gallery-supercars-at-the-bend-628893?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar628893Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:35:00 +1100Action from round five of the 2026 Touring Car Masters Series from Tailem Bend. Images: Bernie Harthttps://www.musclecarmag.com.au/gallery/gallery-tailem-bend-touring-car-masters-628892?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar628892Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:33:00 +1100It had an F1 engine and big-dollar sponsors behind it, master race engineer John Sheppard turning the spanners and star speedway ace Johnny Stewart behind the wheel - and still it failed. This is the story of Ron Hodgson's ill-fated Coventry-Climax Speedcar. https://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/the-anti-climax-628687?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar628687Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:42:00 +1100Repco has outdone itself this year with its annual ‘Bringin’ the Bathurst’ TV ad.https://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/back-to-school-in-repcos-bringin-the-bathurst-628806?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar628806Wed, 9 Sep 2026 07:46:00 +1100A special exhibition has just opened at Bathurst’s National Motor Racing Museum paying tribute to the memory of Peter Brock.https://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/brock-exhibition-at-bathurst-628804?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar628804Wed, 9 Sep 2026 06:47:00 +1100Local race fans, brought up on Australian-flavoured V8s driven by local hero drivers, didn’t know what to make of Prince Leopold von Bayern’s presence at Bathurst in 1984. And vice versa. ‘Poldi’ reflects on his' 80s racing adventure in Australia. https://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/racing-royalty-628684?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar628684Thu, 3 Sep 2026 23:16:00 +1100Touring Car Masters action from the Apex Steel Australian Muscle Car Masters at Sydney Motorsport Park. Pics: James Smithhttps://www.musclecarmag.com.au/gallery/gallery-tcm-at-amcm-628683?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar628683Thu, 3 Sep 2026 23:06:00 +1100With spring in the air and the footy finals almost over with, it’s time to get ready for the really big one – this year’s Repco Bathurst 1000.https://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/bathurst-magazine-out-now-628619?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar628619Tue, 1 Sep 2026 22:20:00 +1100Repco and Valvoline have teamed up to back Garry Rogers Motorsport in its return to Bathurst.https://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/repco-joins-grm-for-bathurst-wildcard-628553?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar628553Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:40:00 +1100Holden’s very own V8 engine had been in production for just 16 years when its survival came under serious threat in 1984. But then the cavalry – armed with typewriters and a catchy tagline – arrived to rally the troops and save the day. Key players recall the fluid-fuelled feast where the resistance was born. Photoshoot: Nathan Duffhttps://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/holden-v8-till-98-628470?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar628470Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +1100Scenes from round nine of the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship at Queensland Raceway. Images: James Smithhttps://www.musclecarmag.com.au/gallery/gallery-queensland-raceway-supercars-628451?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar628451Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +1100Today’s classic muscle cars are more than machines. They are valuable collectibles, restoration projects and a direct connection to motoring history.https://www.musclecarmag.com.au/feature/classic-muscle-modern-protection-629549?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amc_rssmusclecar629549Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:16:00 +1100