2018’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride transformed Sydney into a vibrant hub of dapper riders on custom and classic motorcycles. There was plenty of posing (in a good way) before the crew of 800 or so bikes headed off…
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Deus ex Machina (Sydney) designed and built this extraordinary custom motorcycle using a Yamaha TW200 as the base. Very little of the original bike other than its functional components remain, with an extended swing-arm reminiscent of…
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After last summer’s ride over the Snowy Mountains to Ballarat, I felt the beckoning call of a mid-winter ride to my favourite country town of Daylesford. Snowfall in the aptly named Snowy Mountains necessitated taking an inland route through the Blue Mountains to…
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The Machine Show—held over three days in Braidwood—brought motorcycle enthusiasts together for an event including a show and shine, swap meets camping and other associated activities. On display were a wide assortment of vintage motorcycles ranging from a…
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Summer holidays present an ideal opportunity to get on your motorcycle and ride off into the mountains. This year, the wide-open roads of New South Wales and Victoria beckoned. With the bike packed, it was off down…
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Radical has been building super-lightweight sportscars in England since 1997 and are one of the largest producers of racing and track cars in the world. At Eastern Creek, the ‘Radical Experience‘ caters for everyone from complete novices to…
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Today’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride transformed Sydney into a vibrant hub of custom and classic motorcycles, and well dressed riders. There was plenty of posing (in a good way) before the crew of 800 or so bikes headed…
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Riding your motorcycle on empty country roads is one of life’s purest joys. Add in a group of friends and you have a the makings of a great weekend away. This trip comprised an overnight ride from Sydney to…
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The Machine Show—held in Braidwood over the weekend—brought motorcycle enthusiasts together for an event including a show and shine, swap meet, camping and other associated events. On show were a wide assortment of vintage motorcycles ranging from a…
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Over the past decade, there have been times when it would have been prudent, one might say essential, to have a pair of waterproof pants—and waterproof bag for electronics—with me. Alas, we are not always…
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Austin-Healey was a British sports car maker established through a joint-venture between Austin—a division of the British Motor Corporation—and the Donald Healey Motor Company in 1952. The Austin-Healey 100-6 was the second of the three Austin-Healey models later known as the Big Healeys. Introduced in 1956,…
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The Deus Surf Swap was on again this weekend at Sydney’s Bondi Pavilion. Celebrating music, good food and a love for the provenance of old surfboards, this year’s event focused on the humble twin fin….
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Autohaus Hamilton’s social drive took place over the weekend with a sensational selection of Porsche motor vehicles. Highlights included a wonderful burnt orange 911 Targa, a black 930 Turbo, a very rare GT4 and a staggeringly fast silver…
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Sunday is always a good day for an adventure. This weeks’ began by packing a 5’2″ Mini Simmons surfboard—shaped by Thomas Bexton—and heading south of Sydney to Thirroul. First stop was breakfast with the charming gents…
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The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride transformed Sydney into a vibrant hub of seriously good custom and classic motorcycles and well dressed riders. This year 410 cities around the world participated with around 800 bikes including bobbers, cafe racers,…
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The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride transformed Sydney into a vibrant hub of seriously good custom motorcycles and well dressed riders. This year over 500 bikes including bobbers, cafe racers, sidecars and classics met in a festive atmosphere…
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Combining motorcycles and surfing into a road tripping adventure holds the promise of distant waves, empty runs through sun dappled forests and the bringing together of two very sensual experiences. Properly caffeinated, I headed south…
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Patonga, 90 minutes north of Sydney at the tip of the National Park, is an ideal place for a weekend drive. Spotted recently were these rare Daimler SP250 sports cars. Beautifully restored, the owners enjoy…
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The lingering pleasure of Ferdinand Porsche’s design for the people’s car, the Volkswagen Beetle (bug). 21 million Bettle’s were manufactured from 1938 until 2003. They are air-cooled, rear-engined, rear-wheel drive and the longest-running and most-manufactured…
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The 356 was Porsche’s first production automobile. It was a lightweight, rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car available in hardtop coupe and cabriolet configurations. Production commenced in 1948 and continued until 1965. The ‘Speedster’, with its low, raked windscreen and…
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