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Peter Balikoff’s GT XY is on show as part of the Gippsland Vehicle Collection’s Marvels of Maffra display.

PETER Balikoff’s 1971 GT XY is a hot car. All bright green sleek lines and brute speed, it is in mint condition – since Mr Balikoff spent about nine years rebuilding it. But when Mr Balikoff looks at his GT, it’s not just a

Debbie Bolam still has her 1978 Kingswood SL 34 years after buying it.

THERE was a huge response to our recent Facebook post asking readers to share photos of their beloved Holdens from over the years. Dozens of people posted photos of times gone by following the news American motor company General Motors would be retiring the

This 1926 Morris Bullnose Coupe took out the top award in the 1900 to 1948 Classic class at the Lang Lang Show ‘n’ Shine and Swap Meet.

THE ninth annual Lang Lang Show ‘n’ Shine plus Swap Meet held on Sunday, February 9, was the biggest to date with over 800 cars and bikes on display and 120 cars and bikes judged. Funds raised from the day are being directed to

MEMBERS of the Bass Coast Historical Automobile Club will be bringing their cars out from 10am to 4pm on Monday, January 27, at the Glade in Inverloch. It’s a free event, so why not come on down and check out the historical vehicles from

The classic and vintage car display at the Korumburra Swap Meet was a sight to behold, as car enthusiasts took their time walking along the rows of classics. Op080320

AMID the chaos of bargaining and sorting through stall display at the Korumburra Swap Meet on Sunday, January 12, peace for car lovers could be found at the vintage and classic car display in the middle of the oval. Organisers say it was the

Greg Fenby at Garage 13 Customs is now a VicRoads Licensed Vehicle Tester.

GREG Fenby founded Garage 13 Customs in Wonthaggi as he discovered that commercially nobody catered for the weird custom and smaller one-off jobs. Garage 13 are VicRoads Licensed Vehicle Testers, qualified and accredited mechanics and accomplished in metal fabrication. “This affords us the opportunity

Sales consultant at Edney’s, Heather Walker, with one of the many Hyundais on-offer.

THE Hyundai Kona range has won the 2020 Drive Small SUV of the Year award. Drive said Kona was the clear winner among increasingly mature competition in the popular small SUV class. “While the compact SUV class is relatively new, it has evolved quickly

Norm Baberton and Roy Stayches of the West Gippsland Restoration Club, Warragul, take a look under the bonnet of Marguerite Morgan’s 1932 MG.

BOOKINGS are being taken for a fantastic dinner, hosted by the Gippsland Vehicle Collection and Model World Maffra, with local vehicle collectors George and Marguerite Morgan at Duart Homestead in Maffra this Saturday, October 19. The Morgans will be sharing their experience earlier this

Seven-time premier-class world champion Valentino Rossi is glowing in his praise of the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, insisting it is like no other.

IF there is one thing motorcycle racing’s biggest names are in unison on, it is the quality of the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Fast corners, uniqueness and the fact only the bravest riders succeed are just some of the reasons the iconic track

Nicole Stewart from Wonthaggi Toyota testing out one of their range of eight hybrid cars at their information and test drive event last Wednesday. Op074219

WONTHAGGI Toyota had their whole range of hybrid electric cars out for a test drive and information session on Wednesday, September 9. The weather conditions were favourable for those who came down to find out more about the range of eight different models with

Around a quarter of older drivers use an aftermarket accessory to improve their comfort, according to Associate Professor Julie Brown, the Joint Director of the Transurban Road Safety Centre at NeuRA.

NEW research has found that common accessories typically used by older Australians to improve comfort in cars may increase the chance of injury during a crash. Researchers at the Transurban Road Safety Centre at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) conducted more than 130 crash test

Road Trauma Support Services Victoria (RTSSV) has received a wonderful donation of $5000 from the Leongatha and District Community Foundation Ltd, to be spent on road safety in the Leongatha area. From left, chairman Robert Bacon, Lyn Bennett - Gippsland coordinator of the RTSSV, and Tegan Murley, the newest director of the foundation.

LEONGATHA and District Community Foundation Ltd has donated $5000 to Road Trauma Support Services Victoria (RTSSV) to assist it to develop and deliver road safety programs specifically within the Leongatha District. The donation follows a presentation by Lyn Bennett, Gippsland Coordinator of RTSSV to

The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath, is encouraging road users to provide feedback on regional road safety.

ROAD users are being urged to provide feedback on Gippsland’s crumbling roads. A regional road safety forum is being held in Sale during August to garner feedback due to Victoria’s skyrocketing road toll. The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath, said constituents