Motoring Weekly

Episode 194 Garage Vision Tek (GVT), Andrew StankiewiczI met with Andrew Stankiewicz from Garage Vision Tek recently to get an update on some of the products he now stocks that help keep our cars maintained and in good condition, whether it be a daily drive, a classic or a race car.We last spoke in Episode 160 about why he created the company and now we talk technical - covering a small range of locally manufactured products alongside the international products that GVT source.Listen to the podcast and find the special code that Andrew has provided to enable a better price for Motoring Weekly listeners!Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] GVT Garage Gear:https://gvtgaragegear.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 193 of the podcast is now live - a review of the next Halcyon Auctions event with an amazing mix of cars, memorabilia and photographic prints from the golden age of rock music!I talk with James Nicholls, the auctioneer, about the lots available in the auction, the pre-auction events and a review of the Sydney Harbour Concours.Cars & Motorcycles for sale:Mercedes-Benz 380 SECMercedes-Benz 560 SLToyota Corolla CSChevrolet Corvette C2 Sting RayChevrolet Corvette C3Porsche 911SPorsche 930 3 litre TurboPorsche 964 Carrera 2Rolls-Royce Silver DawnBentley 4 1/4 Gurney NuttingBentley Speed 8 by Racing Green EngineeringRiley RMB 2.5Jaguar XK140 FHCFerrari 360 SpyderFulu 150cc micro carHonda Motocompo 49ccHost: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I started the year with an interview with Taylor Gill, who was runner-up in last year’s World Junior Rally Championship.Since then he has picked up the Sir Jack Brabham Award that recognises outstanding achievement and success by an Australian motorsport competitor at the international level.I caught up with Taylor this week on a zoom call - he is currently based in Finland - to talk about his debut WRC2 rally and his 4th place result behind three local teams.We also have a chat about the rallies scheduled for later in the year.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Taylor’s Details:Website:https://www.taylorgillmotorsport.comFacebook:@taylorgillmotorsportIntagram:@TaylorGill63YouTube:@TaylorGillMotorsportX:@TaylorGill63Music by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 2 of the Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance was more open thanks to better weather - with the outdoor events taking place which meant being able to see the cars in action.I recorded four interviews:Fred Drake, the importer of the gorgeous Brough Superior motorcycles.Sir Victor Nash with his Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.Jeremy Best and his Reliant Scimitar GTE.Simon Cavelle, the first Artist-in-ResidenceBrough Superior: https://www.broughsuperioraustralia.com.auSimon Cavelle: https://www.pavilionart.comHost: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 190 Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance - Day 1Day 1 of the Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance is done, I recorded two interviews - both about stunning restorations, a 60s Lancia and a 70s Toyota.Peter Vandersluys and his team at Re.Creation Automotive feature in both interviews.https://www.facebook.com/Re.creationAutomotive/However the day started with the unveiling of the latest McLaren LMDh hypercar that will race in the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship. This was only it’s fourth unveiling across the world.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 189 Sydney Harbour Concours PreviewFebruary has become the traditional month for the Sydney Harbour Concours and I speak with the founder, James Nicholls, to get a sneak peak of the cars on show and the event structure.We talk about the themes for each of the three days and the concours groupings from the interwar years through Italian design to James’ own version of the Ashes: Australian muscle cars versus refined grand tourers from the UK.Drive day on the 26thMain events - 27th to the 1st March.https://www.sydneyharbourconcours.com.auHost: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Music by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 188 Taylor Gill, Junior World Rally Championship Runner-UpAlthough this podcast typically focuses on historic road and race cars, we sometimes look to the future - and this is one of those times!In December I met with Taylor Gill, a young Australian rally driver who missed last year’s Junior World Rally Championship by a minuscule 1.6 seconds.This interview with Taylor talks about his fast rise to the World Rally series and his plans for 2026. I encourage every listener to get behind Taylor to help him become Australia’s first World Rally Champion!Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Taylor’s Details:Website:https://www.taylorgillmotorsport.comFacebook:@taylorgillmotorsportIntagram:@TaylorGill63YouTube:@TaylorGillMotorsportX:@TaylorGill63Music by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 187 Australian Motor Heritage FoundationThis is the final interview for 2025 and the final one with the volunteers with the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation. I speak with Peter Eppel, Head Curator of the Foundation who primarily oversees the book collections however also reviews the other collections as well. Peter talks about his racing history as well as his work for the Foundation.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auStock Car Australia National Series:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057670020268Music by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 186 Peter Robinson, Journalist & AuthorThis year I have been highlighting the work of the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation and the volunteers who attend each Wednesday at their headquarters at Sydney Motor Sports Park.This interview is with Peter Robinson, a founder and early director of the Foundation who now is an Ambassador for the organisation. Peter describes his very long career, the Foundation and the John Mellor Collection.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auStock Car Australia National Series:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057670020268Music by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 185 Gear Club, One RacewayI went out to One Raceway near Goulburn with the GEAR Club and whilst watching the races, catching up with friends and checking out some of the amazing racing machines, I recorded six interviews with competitors.This is interview six with Judith Dorrell who wasn't able to compete with her Austin-Healey Sprite, however was helping with the administration for the day. Judith talks about the club and some of her track experiences.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auStock Car Australia National Series:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057670020268Music by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 184 Gear Club, One RacewayI went out to One Raceway near Goulburn with the GEAR Club and whilst watching the races, catching up with friends and checking out some of the amazing racing machines, I recorded six interviews with competitors.This is interview five with Robert "Bugsy" Blake and his 1953 Holden FX. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 183 Gear Club, One RacewayI went out to One Raceway near Goulburn with the GEAR Club and whilst watching the races, catching up with friends and checking out some of the amazing racing machines, I recorded six interviews with competitorsThis is interview four with David Martin and his 1959 FIAT Formula Junior based on a Stanguellini chassis and built by his father. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 182 Gear Club, One RacewayI went out to One Raceway near Goulburn with the GEAR Club and whilst watching the races, catching up with friends and checking out some of the amazing racing machines, I recorded six interviews with competitors.This is interview three with Phil McPherson and the two Formula Fords he brought to the track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 181 Gear Club, One RacewayI went out to One Raceway near Goulburn with the GEAR Club and whilst watching the races, catching up with friends and checking out some of the amazing racing machines, I recorded six interviews with competitors.This is interview two with Tony Cavanagh and his 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 180 Gear Club, One RacewayI went out to One Raceway near Goulburn with the GEAR Club and whilst watching the races, catching up with friends and checking out some of the amazing racing machines, I recorded six interviews with competitors:This is interview one with Robert Willetts talking about his 1965 Nota Formula Vee - the first chassis built for the AARC to encourage more competitors in the mid sixties!Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auStock Car Australia National Series:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057670020268Music by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 179 HSRCA Summer FestivalI went out to the Sydney Motorsport Park for Day One of the Summer Festival and in between watching the races, catching up with friends and checking out some of the amazing racing machines, I recorded five interviews with competitors:Wayne Wilson, HSRCA President, 1971 Brabham BT35Mick Heppleston, 1954 Holden FJ Super SedanZak O’Hara, Stock Cars Australia National SeriesDavid Kippist, 1970 Ford Capri 3 litreArtemis Kazangas, 1980 Mazda RX-7Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auStock Car Australia National Series:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057670020268Music by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 178 Australian Motor Heritage Foundation - Phil Whitton.There are three interviews left to upload in my series about the Foundation. This one is with Phil Whitton who works on the motorcycle collections. Most of my interviews have spoken about the Australian connection to cars, race drivers and manufacturers, however Australia has a rich history with two wheelers.I talk with Phil about his early motoring life, his racing and the motorcycle collections of books, magazines and video.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 177 Australian Motor Heritage Foundation - Dr Andrew Moore.In continuing our spotlight on the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation, I spoke with Dr Andrew Moore, a historian who has been reviewing and managing the Graham Howard Collection. Graham Howard was a journalist and historian focused on Australian motor sport and left a sizeable collection of files, reports and documents from his time as a writer.Dr Moore talks about his early life at the Warwick Farm circuit acting as a Marshall and official. He later wrote an amazing book about the circuit and the races that were held there. He also talks about the size and depth of the Collection he has been working on.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 176 Halcyon Auctions.I recently met with James Nicholls founder of Halcyon Auctions at their offices in Mascot to have a pre-preview of the historic and classic vehicles going under the hammer on the 26th October at The Royal Automobile Club of Australia.17 vehicles of differing ages - with some absolute rarities from the UK, Germany and even the Czech Republic. In between are some stunning examples of European luxury and sports.Listen to the podcast to find out what is available and download the Halcyon app to bid!Web: www.halcyonauctions.comHost: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 175 AMHF - Colin Piper.In continuing our spotlight on the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation, I talk with Colin Piper about his work in curating the Brian Lear Collection.Colin Piper has been a motorsport enthusiast all his life. An accomplished musician who played with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Colin's first taste of racing was at the old Warwick Farm circuit and did some Formula Vee racing in the day. Colin is also a member of the HSRCA and enjoys their race meetings.Brian Lear, who created the collection over many decades, was well known in hillclimb and historic racing circles racing Elfins and Coopers. He donated his collection several years ago and in this podcast we find out how far Colin has got in working through 47 folders of media events. Brian's passion was to find all the newspaper articles of events - going back as far as 1905!Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 174 Royal Flying Doctor Service - Dr Guy Hardwick.This is the third interview about the Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Car Trek. This time I talk with Dr Guy Hardwick, a young doctor who was selected to be part of the medical support crew for this year's trek.We talk about his background, experience off-roading, his experiences on the trek and the work he does for the Service.Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section:https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/nswact/The Outback Car Trek:https://www.outbackcartrek.com.auHost: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 173 Australian Motor Heritage Foundation - David Burrell.This is another interview from the series recorded earlier in the year with volunteers from the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation. I recorded the series at their headquarters on the outer edge of Sydney Motorsports Park at Eastern Creek.This interview is with David Burrell, an author and journalist who talks about Herbert Thomson, the creator of what is believed to be Australia's first car - a 2 cylinder steam powered vehicle. We also talk about the Foundation and the importance to the community in retaining the history and heritage of the local automotive industry.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 172 Royal Flying Doctor Service - Outback Car Trekkers: Matt Vicchi and Josh Graham.I spoke with Matt Vicchi and Josh Graham, part of Team 3333, who have entered many of the Outback Car Treks in specially prepared cars. We talk about why they became "trekkers" and the experiences of driving to remote communities across Australia. We also cover the configuration and build preparations to make a car suitable for such a rugged event with some fun elements added as well! These guys have been to places that most of us simply dream about.For both of them, it has become a family event with several generations involved in the Outback Trek whether it is driving/navigating or building the vehicles.Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section:https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/nswact/The Outback Car Trek:https://www.outbackcartrek.com.auHost: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 171 Geoffrey Bott - Classic Rally Pioneer.I caught up via Zoom with Geoffrey Bott, a pioneer in classic car rally events. He was the instigator behind the Repco Mountain Rally in the 90s, working closely with the Jaguar Drivers Club to run the events as Clerk of the Course before becoming a competitor - and winner - himself. Geoffrey has had decades of experience in organising and competing in classic car rallies.We talk about the Repco Mountain Rally, his love of Jaguars and also a rare Hunter Coupe some years ago. As Geoffrey was also a founding member of the Classic Rally Club, we also talk about that club and the events that are organised across the Eastern Seaboard of Australia.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 170 Royal Flying Doctor Service - Matthew Tosolini.I spoke with Matthew Tosolini, the new Head of Motoring Events for the Royal Flying Doctor Service - South Eastern Section. He is responsible for the annual Outback Trek, a rally for cars over 30 years old that works their way through remote Australia.Matthew has taken on a new role after the founder of the Outback Trek retired. Matthew is responsible for the automotive events that help generate much needed donations for the charity plus supporting remote communities during the events.Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section:https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/nswact/The Outback Car Trek:https://www.outbackcartrek.com.auHost: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 169 HSRCA Spring Festival.I attended the HSRCA Spring Festival down at a windy and very chilly One Raceway near Goulburn. I spoke with HSRCA President Wayne Wilson about the event and then spent time with Richard Caller talking about his immaculate MGB GT Mk2. I followed that with a chat with Eli Solomon who was running an MG ARA Special (although we diverted into Singapore racing!) and finished with Paul Simpson and his 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 168 Geoff Piggott - AMHF Chief Operating Officer.This recording of an interview with Geoff was made earlier in the year and it primarily discusses the work of the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation and highlights their Economic Value Study that has estimated the impact of the historic road and racing community on the economy of the country. It is clear that owners of classic cars contribute a huge amount to the local communities they live in. Something that Governments at every level should be aware of - as well as local businesses.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 167 AMHF - Peter Tomlinson.This is another interview in a series recorded with the volunteers at the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation. I spoke with Peter Tomlinson, a curator of a growing collection of audio/visual content. Peter describes his early years in motor sport and the work he does to convert the content so that it is available for future use in current formats.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 166 AMHF - Rod Chivas - Curating Race Results.Following on from episodes 147 and 157 with the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation, I interviewed Rod Chivas about the work he has done on race results from Australian motorsports events. Before Natsoft put everything online, it was all printed materials. Rod has collated thousands of records of race results!Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025podscan_gFYQXveMEuWumGZR9IweCrMsGg0dTuMT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 7th and 8th of June was the HSRCA Sydney Classic at Sydney Motorsports Park which included Formula Vee, MG and Holden HQ racing series. All up, 186 cars were registered for eleven categories of competition, mostly scratch with a number of regularity and supersprint events as well.I spoke with Darren Parker about his Holden HQ and the very popular HQ Racing in general.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 7th and 8th of June was the HSRCA Sydney Classic at Sydney Motorsports Park which included Formula Vee, MG and Holden HQ racing series. All up, 186 cars were registered for eleven categories of competition, mostly scratch with a number of regularity and supersprint events as well.I spoke with Edward Gavin about his Morris Mini Cooper S competing in the Regularity events.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 7th and 8th of June was the HSRCA Sydney Classic at Sydney Motorsports Park which included Formula Vee, MG and Holden HQ racing series. All up, 186 cars were registered for eleven categories of competition, mostly scratch with a number of regularity and supersprint events as well.I spoke with Hendrik Zwarteveen about his MG MGB in the MG Series.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 7th and 8th of June was the HSRCA Sydney Classic at Sydney Motorsports Park which included Formula Vee, MG and Holden HQ racing series. All up, 186 cars were registered for eleven categories of competition, mostly scratch with a number of regularity and supersprint events as well.I spoke with Barry Bates about his Group M Thompson Special.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 7th and 8th of June was the HSRCA Sydney Classic at Sydney Motorsports Park which included Formula Vee, MG and Holden HQ racing series. All up, 186 cars were registered for eleven categories of competition, mostly scratch with a number of regularity and supersprint events as well.I spoke with Rod Wallace and his Formula Vee Rennmax.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 160 Andrew Stankiewicz - Garage Vision Tek.I speak with Andrew Stankiewicz, a co-founder of Garage Vision Tek, who provide products and services to improve the garages of car owners whether they are for a classic car or a mix of modern and historic. We talk about the raison d'être of the business and the types of products and services on offer.https://garagevisiontek.com.auhttps://gvtgaragegear.com.auHost: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 159 Spencer Martin - Australian Drivers Champion 1966 & 1967.I sat down with Spencer Martin at the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation offices at Sydney Motorsports Park to talk about life off the track. Much has been written and recorded about his brief racing career in the 60s and his later historic racing in the 1990s onwards, however we talk more about his other life as a mechanic, businessman and author - as well as connecting it back to his racing career!Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 158 James Nicholls Halcyon Auctions.Halcyon Auctions is hosting an auction on Sunday, 25th May in Sydney with an eclectic mix of cars: Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Renault and Volvo to name a few marques represented. I speak with auctioneer, James Nicholls, about the catalogue and how buyers can register and bid up to the live event on Sunday afternoon.https://halcyonauctions.com/Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 157 Australian Motor Heritage Foundation - Brian Goulding.I speak with Brian Goulding who has had a long career in motorsport from product marketing through administration work for the Australian Racing Drivers Club. We talk about his work for the Foundation cataloguing all of the race programmes that have been collected or donated to the organisation.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 156 GEAR Club. John Titcume - Club Committee MemberJohn talks about the GEAR Club and his 1963 Hillman Minx.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 155 GEAR Club. Peter RyanPeter talks about his latest acquisition, a 1969 Triumph 2.5 saloon and the enjoyment he gets running it at GEAR Club events.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 154 GEAR Club. John WhittakerI talk with John about his 1969 Triumph Spitfire and the enjoyment he gets using the car at various track events.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 153 GEAR Club. Guy ThomsonGuy describes his 1962 Tornado Talisman, a short-run built sports car from the UK. originally a road car but now a fun track car as well.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 152 GEAR Club. Rob CavanaghI met Rob Cavanagh and his GD Jaguar Special. GD means Grand Dad - he built the car in his back shed by hand!Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 151 GEAR Club - John Mariotto 1965 Nota Formula Vee.I met John at the GEAR Club day at Sydney Motorsports Park with his gorgeous 1965 Nota Formula Vee race car. This is a locally built car which is now 60 years old.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 150 GEAR Club - Graham Bates 1970 FIAT 850 Sport Coupe.I interviewed Graham Bates with his - sadly - broken FIAT coupe that had some electrical issues at the GEAR Club day at Sydney Motorsport Park. I found him in the paddock with the car stripped ready to figure out the issues. Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Club:https://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 149 GEAR Club - Bob Langdon, 1958 BRA Austin Lancer Special.I met with Bob Langdon and his BRA Austin Lancer Special - built from an Austin Lancer aka Morris Major. The original road cars were built in the BMC factory in Sydney.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Clubhttps://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 148 The Golden Era Auto Racing (GEAR) Club.I went to Sydney Motorsports Park to attend a GEAR Club event - my first. I loved it and interviewed a number of the drivers who had brought some interesting machinery. This episode introduces the GEAR Club to those who have not heard of it and is a starting point for a range on interviews to follow.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comGEAR Clubhttps://www.gearclub.com.au/Classic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 147 Australian Motor Heritage Foundation.I meet with Andrew Taurins (again). We had met on a Classic Rally Club event recently and this interview covers the work he does for the Foundation looking after the ever growing magazine collection.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comClassic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 146 Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance.And now for something completely different. Owners of classic cars are used to hand built machines, so it was logical to have Jordan Uyi at the Concours representing the bespoke tailor, Renkhoe Jordan. I spoke with Jordan about the joys of having a hand-made suit and why many of the car owners and visitors would appreciate the clothing.Renkhoe Jordan:https://www.renkhoejordan.com.auHost: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comClassic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 145 Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance.Peter Harburg has one of the rarest cars on the planet - a Porsche 917/30 - one of only 5 built and helped Porsche take away McLaren's domination of the CanAm series in the 1970s. His car was built by the factory and has been restored to the true racing colours.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au Email: [email protected] Australian Motor Heritage Foundation:https://motorheritage.org.auHistoric Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW:https://hsrca.comClassic Rally Club:https://www.classicrallyclub.com.auMusic by Quasar:~https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YYTBZJa7GIt4L9JWTNjs8?si=ExooZgFITYOGUj1Tc29RpQ~~https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quasar/1709643551~Created and produced by Stephen Wells for Madison Wells Pty Ltd.© Madison Wells Pty Ltd 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.