Unique Cars Magazine - Issue 493

In this issue

COOLY ROCKS ON - SUNSHINE STATE SHOW

MONARO LS - LOCAL LUXO COUPE

DE TOMASO - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

MORLEY - T-MODEL TROUBLES,PORSCHE TAIL WAILS,LUMPY IDLES

PRESIDENT JOHNSON'S LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

A 1964 Lincoln Continental convertible owned by Lyndon B Johnson sold for $300,000, on the Bring a Trailer website recently the arctic white with beige leather trim convertible was sold new to The LBJ Company of Austin, Texas, and used by President Lyndon B Johnson at his ranch.

1 min

9500 KILOMETRE BATHURST DELIVERED A9X ON OFFER

IF YOU ARE a Holden or Aussie muscle car enthusiast or collector, head to Macquarie Auctions online and take a look at this 1977 Palais White with black interior, genuine Holden Torana A9X sedan with just 9510km.

1 min

SIGNIFICANT PORSCHE COLLECTION UP FOR GRABS

ONE OF THE largest collection of Porsche literature, memorabilia, automobilia, parts, books, art, components number plates and vehicles ever assembled are going under the hammer through an online auction, at Donington Auctions from July 15 to 27, 2024.

2 mins

SEEING RED AT DARE TO DREAM

FIVE OF Ferrari's most desirable supercars went under the hammer at RM Sotheby's Dare to Dream auction in Ontario, Canada selling for a total of $29.39 million.

1 min

MOTORS & MASTERPIECES LAUNCHES WITH FLAIR

MOTORS & MASTERPIECES has been officially launched for 2024, in front of collectors, enthusiasts and sponsors with a classy gathering of motoring industry icons at the incredible Fox Classic Car Collection in Melbourne.

3 mins

HOLDEN HERITAGE UP FOR GRABS

THE CLOSURE OF THE NATIONAL HOLDEN MUSEUM SAW MANY LOTS GO UNDER THE HAMMER ACHIEVING SOME ASTONISHING PRICES

10+ mins

ON THE ROCKS

THE COOLY ROCKS ON FESTIVAL CEMENTS ITS PLACE AS A HIGH POINT OF NOSTALGIA CELEBRATION WITH CARS AT ITS CORE

6 mins

MODERN CLASSICS GPZ900R

KAWASAKI'S GAME-CHANGER DESERVES MORE RECOGNITION

1 min

LUXO LION

THINK MONARO AND WE THINK OF A BATHURST WINNER, BUT THE GENERAL CREATED A LUXO ONE TOO

6 mins

ITALIAN STALLION!

THE DE TOMASO PANTERA IS THE PERFECT BLEND OF ITALIAN SASS, UNCLE-SAM GRUNT AND SIMPLICITY

6 mins

WHEELY GOOD

REMOVING THE T MODEL'S WHEELS LOOKED SIMPLE ENOUGH

8 mins

ROUNDIE REVIVAL

MURRAY ALLEN'S BEAUTIFUL BENZ COUPE IS ONE OF A TINY NUMBER MADE AND SENT HIM ON A GLOBAL FORAGING EXPEDITION

4 mins

FEELING BLUE

GLENN TORRENS SUFFERS ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT SET-BACK WITH HIS ALMOST-FORGOTTEN 1980 VC HOLDEN COMMODORE SL/E PROJECT

3 mins

MEGA MOTORS

WHEN FORD'S NEW BABY LOOKED LIKE BECOMING AN ORPHAN, SOME FANCY FOOTWORK SAVED THE DAY

3 mins

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Unique Cars magazine and its digital-equivalent Trade Unique Cars are often described as ‘the Bible’ for classic car enthusiasts. As the leading national marketplace in print and digital for owners, drivers and collectors of special cars, Unique Cars covers everything from desirable daily drivers, through cheap classics, investor cars, historic racers and more. Basically, if it’s a future or current classic, Unique has it covered, along with articles and videos on workshop tips and repairs, reader restorations, value guides and buying advice. At Unique Cars, we’re truly passionate about the Classics.