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<p>Australians have a long-standing love affair with the automobile and when, in 1948, the first Holden came off the production line, our cars also became part of our national pride. <br> <br>Our cars do more than take us from A to B, they are freedom on four wheels. What we drive reflects our personalities, and our aspirations, and even allows us to let out our inner bogan. <br> <br>This is the story of the car that your folks bought home when you were a kid and you climbed all over the back seat. It’s the car that you crammed into on those hot summer road trips. It’s that model that you saved up for when you were a teenager or the car that your friend has that took you out of the suburbs. It's the car that you were brought home in from the hospital (potentially without being secured properly).<br> <br>This is the story of the people who drove them and the people that rode in them... this is the story of the Cars That Made Australia.</p>
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November 2, 2024
<p>The Holden Statesman and Ford Fairlane were more than simply bigger Commodores and Falcons, they were Australia’s answer to luxury on four wheels, symbols of quiet success and Aussie pride. These oversized but understated sedans were for the boss, the politician, the bloke who’d made it without needing to shout about it — they were built for the times. They were more than just roomy interiors and analog clocks; they were a mark of status in a simpler time, when “made in Australia” still had real meaning.</p> <p>In this episode, we’ll explore how the Statesman and Fairlane went from local luxury to nostalgic relics, what they meant to a generation chasing the Aussie dream, and why they still hold a place in our hearts — even if our tastes have shifted to hatchbacks and SUVs.</p> <p>Special thanks to:</p> <ul> <li>Tony Davis</li> <li>Russell Howcroft</li> <li>Harvey Miller</li> <li>Owners Rob & Martin</li> </ul> <p><strong>Thanks to </strong><strong><a href="https://www.ebay.com.au/vlp/motors">eBay</a></strong><strong>. Shop on </strong><strong><a href="https://www.ebay.com.au/vlp/motors">eBay</a></strong><strong>. Where you can find parts for every project car, from sellers you can trust.</strong><br><strong>Disclaimer: eBay is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the brands discussed in this podcast episode.</strong></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
October 21, 2024
<p>Oh la la... what can we say about French cars? They were baguettes on wheels, a rolling slice of European flair that somehow found their way into Australia’s heart.</p> <p>Whether it was the chic Citroën DS or the oddball Renault 4CV, these cars had something special — sophistication with a side of quirk. Sure, they were unpredictable and a bit unreliable, but that’s what made them memorable.</p> <p>In this episode, we explore how these eccentric Frenchies not only survived Aussie roads but also found their tribe of equally strange and cool drivers — academics, architects, maths teachers, comedians, rock stars, and anyone who doesn’t just watch movies, but <em data-stringify-type="italic">films</em>.</p> <p>Special thanks to:</p> <ul> <li>Tony Davis</li> <li>Laura Cook and the National Museum of Australia</li> <li>Rob Hirst</li> <li>James Ward and drive.com.au</li> </ul> <p><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Thanks to </strong><strong data-stringify-type="bold"><a href="https://www.ebay.com.au/vlp/motors" data-stringify-link="https://www.ebay.com.au/vlp/motors" data-sk="tooltip_parent">eBay</a></strong><strong data-stringify-type="bold">. Shop on </strong><strong data-stringify-type="bold"><a href="https://www.ebay.com.au/vlp/motors" data-stringify-link="https://www.ebay.com.au/vlp/motors" data-sk="tooltip_parent">eBay</a></strong><strong data-stringify-type="bold">. Where you can find parts for every project car, from sellers you can trust.</strong><br><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Disclaimer: eBay is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the brands discussed in this podcast episode.</strong></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
October 11, 2024
<p>The Mini Moke wasn't just a car, it was an oddball on wheels, automotive fun in its simplest form.</p> <p>Originally designed as an army runabout, it never quite made the cut... but somehow found its place in beach towns, resorts, a few Bond films, and even Bass Strait.</p> <p>With no doors, no roof, and barely even an engine, somehow it defied the odds and became a cult classic, perfect for sun-soaked adventures in places like Magnetic Island and the Gold Coast.</p> <p>The Moke was a ride of cheap thrills, a sense of adventure, and a cheeky personality in a comically small package.</p> <p>In this episode, discover how a car that wasn’t very good at anything somehow became kind of perfect for everything — if you didn’t mind a bit of sunburn along the way.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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