A Subaru one-make series drive, 20 years on
The Gippsland Rally saw the introduction of 2024’s newest one-make rally series, the Subaru WRX Challenge, but 20 years ago, we are at the wheel at the Rally of South Australia.
- Sep 9th, 2024
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Peter Whitten
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- Feb 22nd, 2024
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by Peter Whitten
IFK250: Just another Datsun 1600? – Part 5
After some memorable battles in the Australian Rally Championship with George Fury, Ross Dunkerton, Colin Bond and Greg Carr, the big event for Geoff, Ross and IFK to crack would be the Castrol International in Canberra.
Read More- Feb 15th, 2024
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by Bruce Keys
IFK250: Just another Datsun 1600? – Part 4
After some stunning results and a heap of works 710 SSS competition parts becoming available for IFK 250, Geoff Portman’s team has been able to mix it with those pesky Colin Bond-built works Escorts and the occasional works Stanza.
Read More- Feb 8th, 2024
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by Bruce Keys
IFK250: Just another Datsun 1600? – Part 3
An unfortunate crash while following a competitor has yielded what is to become one of the more widely known sponsorship partnerships in rallying. But now its time to really show what can be achieved with a small amount of funds and a massive amount of talent, and a car which is still in a relatively mild state of tune.
Read More- Feb 6th, 2024
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by Peter Whitten
Capri Perana – get your teeth into this!
For just shy of $100k you can currently purchase an ex-London to Sydney Marathon Ford Capri Perana – but what exactly is a Perana, and what are its origins?
Read More- Feb 5th, 2024
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by Luke Whitten
The prototype Corolla bound for a second life
For a long time Toyota rally fan, there are many classic cars to choose from, but a hugely successful Australian-built variant might not be high on the list.
Read More- Jan 31st, 2024
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by Bruce Keys
IFK250: Just another Datsun 1600? – Part 2
Having progressed from an FB Holden to a very mild Datsun 1600, Geoff, Ross and IFK 250 are moving up the seeding order and adding to their reputation for being fast and collecting a few trophies along the way.
Read More- Jan 24th, 2024
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by Bruce Keys
IFK250: Just another Datsun 1600? – Part 1
This is the story of the world’s most famous Datsun 1600. Just another Datto 1600”… Not really. Well, sort of, but not really …
Read More- Dec 29th, 2023
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by Peter Whitten
Feature car: Possum Bourne’s 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
If ever there was a test of Possum Bourne’s greatness, it was in 2002. Not unexpectedly, the New Zealand great came out on top in his Group N Subaru Impreza WRX.
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- Dec 19th, 2023
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by Matthew Whitten
Dually lucky – Bond’s two Escorts
For most of us, driving a BDA Escort, let alone owning one is a pipe dream, but for David Bond, it became a reality – twice.
Read More- Sep 22nd, 2023
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by Matthew Whitten
Feature: Stratford’s Fiesta G4 to debut
Adrian Stratford has been hard at work preparing his newly built Ford Fiesta G4 in his workshop in Bendigo and is proud of his outcome.
Read More- Aug 1st, 2023
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by RallySport Magazine
Colin McRae’s ‘ultimate’ Ford Escort Mk2
Mid-way through 2007, we published a feature on Colin McRae’s newly built Ford Escort Mk2 – a car that is now up for auction in the UK. Here’s the story as it appeared then, with some brilliant photos of McRae’s ‘ultimate Escort’.
Read More- Jun 29th, 2023
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by Peter Whitten
The APRC winner that’s still taking titles
One of Australia’s fastest Subaru rally cars is currently sitting in a shed in Newcastle, and it has a history like no other.
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