Triumph
Triumph TR8 Convertible
The TR8 allowed me to combine my interest in ‘pulling things apart’, restoration and rebuilding, and my dream of owning a car for pure V8 driving pleasure.
Dickie
November 4, 2009
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Holden
Astra CDX
My first brand new car. Well, our first new car. A top of the range Holden Astra.
Dickie
November 4, 2004
Mitsubishi
Nanna Zacher’s Sigma
In 1999 Carolyn’s mother, Valma, had reached an age when she no longer wished to drive and she decided to gift her 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma to my son, Nicholas.
Dickie
November 4, 1999
Triumph
Triumph TR7 Coupe
For a brief period, Nicholas and I enjoyed a father and son project car. This was an opportunity for both of us to have a Triumph!
Dickie
June 30, 1999
Mitsubishi
Lancer GLX 5 door Hatchback
The Camira was still hanging-in there at about this time, when suddenly Donald and Jacqui offered us their Mitsubishi Lancer GLX 5 door hatch back.
Dickie
February 4, 1999
Triumph
Triumph TR4A
Triumph TR4A a sports car ahead of the time. An excitement machine, Italian lines, Britsh pucker, for all time.
Dickie
February 8, 1992
Diamond T
Work changing places
A change is as good as a holiday. Panel beating to Spray Painting. And a back to school for upskilling.
Dickie
April 15, 1988
Holden
Camira JB sedan
We were in need of a family car, the Camira a spacious 5 seater with a huge boot at a very good price, and a
Dickie
April 15, 1988
F1
Adelaide Alive Going All the Way Grand Prix
Adelaide Alive Fomula 1 11 years, 4 days of motor racing maddness. How Mad was that, Adelaide Alive, Mad to be there Mad of being there. Mad Mad Mad. Post-card of 1986 showing 1985 race highlight, Glen Dix the flagg waving legend, signed by 1985 winner Keke Rosberg.
Dickie
November 8, 1985
Holden
Holden HR Station Wagon 1967
HR Holden Station Sedan, the only new car; the Family cars and work horse; the Classic car for all occations, three generation; A Family Car.
Dickie
June 11, 1984