What’s in a number(plate)?
If you are fascinated about why some people collect vehicle registration plates, you might like to listen to me being interviewed by Jacinta Parsons, on the Afternoon Show on ABC...
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My good friend, Nigel Matthews , Global Brand Ambassador for Hagerty, has been appointed chairman of the International Chief Judge Advisory Group (ICJAG), an esteemed body of...
Its that time of Yearbook again!
Despite the time of turmoil in which we find ourselves, the classic car market soldiers on and auctions continue to take place. It is important then if you have an interest in...
A GREAT TOUR
The inaugural Southern Classic Drive, taking in the Blue Mountains, Nattai National Park, Jerrawangala National Park, the Great Eastern Escarpment, the Southern Highlands,...
A good read
Western Australia’s motoring history has received international and local recognition thanks to a new book written by Perth motoring historian Graeme Cocks. “Claude Deane....
BAM!
I have always liked cars, boats, photography, and fashion! So I have decided to combine all my likes into a business venture entitled BAM (Barche, Automobile, Moda) or...
Ambassador
I am very pleased to have been chosen as an Ambassador for Suixtil – since 2007, Suixtil (pronounced “Swix-til”) has been recreating iconic clothing and...
Brabham, The Movie
If you have not already seen it check out the trailer for this newly launched movie It looks as though it should make for compulsive viewing. David Brabham is of course the...
Fondazione Gino Macaluso per l’Auto Storica
The Fondazione Gino Macaluso per l’Auto Storica was recently inaugurated in Turin. Founded 10 years after the death of Gino Macaluso, a European Rally champion, designer and...
Social Media
Those of you who like the social media scene, and even those who do not, might like to take a look at this link to an interview with me carried out by Ruba Jardi at Classic...
New Logo New Look.
These last few months I have been maximising the opportunity to update the logo shown below (many thanks for the inspiration and initial concept to Mr Concours...
Off the cuff…
Every gentleman needs a good pair of cufflinks, and there is no better way to enhance your sartorial elegance than with a pair of these handcrafted Maximillian composer inspired...
James Bondinar
A couple of weeks ago I took part in a really interesting webinar entitled Bond & Beyond. It was a really fun and very well attended event. Created by Linda Hugo...
Hi Ho, it’s off to work we go!
Maranello, May – This week, the Ferrari factories in Maranello and Modena gradually returned to full production, in line with the “Back on Track”...
And then they were two.
Brabham Automotive was introduced to the world on 2 May 2018, with the launch of the Brabham BT62 at Australia House, London. As the company marked its second birthday last week,...
What’s in a name?
The AXA Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance is very proud to have David Brabham as its Event Patron, and to have had Brabham Automotive’s, Brabham BT62 on display in...
Bei Macchine
Maserati has recently launched the ultimate iteration of its Granturismo range, the Maserati Granturismo Sport Edizione V8 Aspirato – It is not often an internal combustion...
‘Bond and Beyond’
I am really looking forward to being one of the panel speakers for the upcoming free webinar hosted by Beyond Curated ( http://www.beyondcurated.com ). The second in...
Just in time!
The AXA Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance, as reported last month, was a resounding success and luckily took place just before the pandemic took control of our lives. For...
Walking the Dog!
Movement has been seriously curtailed for all in the current pandemic and many events are having to be postponed, including my recently announced Royal Automobile Club of...
Singing in the Rain!
The AXA Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance powered by Ferrari, along with some of the world’s most prolific concours’ sponsor support including official time partner A Lange...
21 Gun Salute and then some!
For those who have never been to India, it is without doubt, as one Maharajah I met there described it, “organised chaos”. But such beautiful organised chaos that anyone who gets...
RACA Historic & Classic Motoring Awards
It gives me great pleasure to announce the inaugural Royal Automobile Club of Australia Historic & Classic Motoring Awards planned to take place on the evening of Friday...
NJORD
Why, I hear you say, would a car collector be interested in a super yacht? Well, this one comes with private residences and GARAGING! Read on to discover more from my good friend...
Invitation
With just under a month to go the AXA Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance, powered by Ferrari is shaping up to be another amazing event of automobiles, sophistication, elegance,...
New Decade – New Stories
Happy New Year, with lots of love and laughter for 2020 and beyond for everyone. 2019 ended very well for me with a fabulous time on the water at the start of the Sydney to...
Beyond Curated
If you are heading to London and want to experience something very special and see the great City in a unique and unforgettable way then I suggest you visit a company of...
Florio Flourishing
After 4 days, 1200km, 68 competition stages, rain, fog and sunshine, little sleep and much fun, we made it! From Torquay to Flinders, Cowes and San Remo to Healesville and...
Yearbook.
It is that time of year again, the arrival of the Classic Car Auction Yearbook published by Historic Selecta. The 26th edition of the Classic Car Auction Yearbook, the most...
Rebellion in the Air!
Those of you who are feeling a little rebellious and are somewhat of an activist might like to act upon the following letter. Myself being apolitical, I merely offer the...
“I’m putting on my top hat…”
I am really looking forward to attending the 9th Zoute GP and being a member of the jury of the Zoute Concours d’Elegance by Degroof Petercam at the Royal Zoute Golf Club...
Targa Florio
Looking for some good driving in November then look no further than the Targa Florio Australian Tribute. The iconic Targa Florio has been a much-loved tradition and motor event...
GT
I had fun at the Australian launch of the new McLaren GT recently. It is a bit out of my price range but it looks worth every penny. Storage space front and rear; high...
Levante Trofeo
One review of the new Maserati Levante Trofeo Limited Edition, with its V8 engine due to hit Australia’s shores early in 2020, describes it as “obscenely expensive.” Here Glen...
2019 Historic Motoring Awards
It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance has been shortlisted for The Historic Motoring Awards 2019. A finalist in the category,...
Looking for Adventure?
Then, look no further than these two incredible events coming up in India next year. First up is the 21 Gun Salute International Rally & Concours d’Elegance from the...
Europe Part 2
And then it was on to Lake Como, for the relaunch of my 1954 Albatross Super Sport. Purchased at auction as a not very good hull with no engine or indeed anything else, it has...
Europe
I have been travelling a great deal in Europe these past few weeks and covering some great stories including Chantilly Arts & Elegance; exploring the secrets of Venice; and a...
Bernina- Gran Turismo. A classic car event like no other.
I am honoured to have been chosen as one of the first three Ambassadors for the Bernina-Gran Turismo https://www.bernina-granturismo.com/index.php/en/ Along with...
Forza Italia
What a fantastic trip to Italy! First up was a visit to the incredible Mauto, the Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile (http://www.museoauto.it/website/en) which very kindly...
Onwards and Upwards – Do Not Miss It!
This stunning re-interpretation of a Jaguar XK120 made its world premier at the Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance and caused quite a stir. If you missed it in Australia...
Cool Vid
The dates are set for the second Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance powered by Ferrari, which will be held on March 5 – 7 MMXX. And just in case you missed the first...
Coming Up
Please find below a list of up coming stories from me over the next few months which I hope you find of interest. There should be something for everyone, classic cars, design,...
Talking Bear
It was a privilege to attend a lecture on the history of Maserati given by my good friend Dottore Adolfo Orsi when he visited Sydney recently. Adolfo, literally learnt at his...
David Brabham announced as Patron
Following the highly successful inaugural Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance March 7 -9, David Brabham has been announced as Patron of the event moving forward. David is the...
“Best event I’ve been to in Australia”
Those are not my words, but those of a guest at the inaugural Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance, powered by Ferrari, last weekend. Maybe he is the sort of chap who does...
Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance
To find out more about this exciting new event coming up next month go to:- http://www.sydneyhabourconcours.com or contact fiona@sydneyharbourconcours.com or ...
The Old Man & The Sea
The 2019 Australian Wooden Boat Festival was held in February in Hobart, Tasmania. A fabulous event, it was blessed with clement weather (well it is pretty close to...
Inaugural Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance
2019 is upon us and I am busily organising the inaugural Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance. Powered by Ferrari, and with the support of the InterContinental Hotel Double...
Coming Up in 2019
Happy New Year and peace on earth and goodwill to one and all. Any editors out there, here are some of the events that I will be covering over the coming six months. Please...
Sydney to Hobart
After too much turkey and Christmas pud it is always great to get out on the water on Boxing Day for the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. The 26th December 2018 was no...
The Current
I am loving reviewing this new book, The Current just published by gestalten. When one learns that Aston Martin Works has just announced its first reversible EV powertrain...
Christmas is coming!
Summer is here in the Southern Hemisphere, Christmas is coming, and very soon it will be the start of the 74th Sydney to Hobart which I shall be covering once again from the...
Pista Premiere
It was an honour to be invited to the Ferrari North Shore Service Centre at 12 Barcoo Street Roseville which was specifically chosen as the venue for the 488 Pista Australasian...
Taschen presents FERRARI
This veritable work of art, designed by Marc Newson, offers unrestricted access to hundreds of photographs from the Ferrari archives, and those of private collectors, to reveal...
Classic Car Auction Yearbook 2017 – 2018
The latest edition of the wonderfully informative and incredibly detailed and accurate Classic Car Auction Yearbook is now available. Written by Adolfo Orsi and Raffaele Gazzi...
Sale of the 20th Century
The Beatles, Margaret Thatcher, Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, Deep Purple, Aretha Franklin, Kylie Minogue, Herge’s Tin Tin, John Lennon, AC/DC, Jack...
It’s a Knokke out!
The Zoute Grand Prix held at the chic, affluent Belgian coastal resort of Knokke Le Zoute is one of the motoring world’s best kept secrets. The 9th Edition held on 4 – 7 October...
Entre Nous – Bentley Continental GT
“A way of driving that’s really ‘entre nous’ “ (‘The Continental’, with apologies to songwriters Con Conrad and Herbert Magidson) Since its launch in 2003, the Bentley...
Portofino
It was great fun and an honour to be chosen as one of the first people to drive the new Ferrari Portofino in Australia. Top up or top down it is an amazing car which can take you...
