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Issue 7 - Garry Hamilton - Datsun 1600
There is something about some car designs of years gone by that scream ‘old school cool’, and it’s undeniable. If you are old school by nature, then modern car designs are just never going to cut the mustard for your project car. That’s how Garry Hamilton felt when searching for his new project. What is likable about late model cars though is their running gear - reliable, economical, powerful. Words that don’t usually go together, except when comparing motors designed and built about thirty years apart. Garry falls into the ‘mature hoon’ bracket. By ‘hoon’ I mean ‘enthusiast’, of course. Having owned such rides in the past as an FC Holden, a V8 powered Austin A40 and a heavily modified EH Holden, his latest project also had to have an early shape. Finding a Datsun 1600 was a start, and although it was in rather poor condition, Garry is of the opinion that the 1600 was the best model from the Datsun lineup and snapped it up. There was plenty to keep Garry busy while sorting out some running gear for the little Datto.
Autobarn Soundoff 2011
The BASS was BIG!!! at Biggera Waters Gold Coast - by Nathan Parer
Asphalt Angel - Kristy
Issue 4 of QSC Magazine
Issue 4 - Cairns Auto Spectacular 2010
The smell of burning rubber and smoke clouds took over the skies of Cairns for the annual Cairns Show Auto Spectacular. The event held on 25th and 26th September 2010 was not just about smoke and rubber . It is also where beautifully restored Hot Rods, Beaut Utes and Old Classics from across the region come to strut their stuff for the two day event. This year for the first time a 4WD competition was held, sponsored by the boys at Opposite Lock. Competitors tackle the terrains of sand, dirt, rock and logs to take home the title of the ultimate 4wd winner. Also throughout the day was a dyno competition and Go to Whoa challenge. All contestants put on a great show for the public. To top off the day the DR Stunts motorbike crew put on an amazing performance as usual. SO no matter what your taste there was plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Owen Webb from Meguires judged over 100 vehicles across 32 categories and awarded Colin McGahan and his 1932 Ford Coupe car of the show. The event was a huge success and will be back again this year. For video footage of this years event or to find out further details on the highly anticipated 2011 Auto Spectacular visit www.cairnsshow.com.au/events/auto-spectacular.