Rusty’s Magazine Issue #01
Rusty’s Magazine is a new motoring publication with a refreshingly egalitarian approach to cars – they don’t judge based on value, genre, class, or popularity, they simply feature what they like. Issues come out…
The Pontiac GTO Judge – John DeLorean’s First Encounter With A Judge
The Pontiac GTO Judge The Pontiac GTO Judge is a car that very nearly didn’t exist. It was originally intended as a cheaper, entry level version of the Pontiac GTO called the “E.T.” that would…
Young Henrys Motorcycle Oil – The Perfect Garage Beer
Young Henrys is one of Australia’s best loved local breweries and their reputation has been growing at an almost exponential rate. They recently received a phone call from representatives of the Foo Fighters, asking…
It’s Not Everyday That Batman’s Car Comes Up For Sale – The 1966 Batmobile “#5”
The original Batmobile from the 1966 TV series was famously built by George Barris with just 3 weeks notice. The contract to build the Batmobile had first been given to well-known car customizer Dean…
Moto Rocker – The Aspiring Petrolhead’s First Motorcycle
The Moto Rocker was designed to be the first “motorcycle” for aspiring riders between the ages of 1.5 and 4 years. The Moto Rocker has a model engine mounted amidships that resembles a 125cc…
Documentary: The Greatest Years Of Rally – The 1970s
The 1970s were a golden age in the world of international rally, it was just before the monsters of Group B would arrive and the cars being raced were far closer to their road-going…
Elspeth Beard: Lone Rider – The First British Woman To Motorcycle Around The World
The story of Elspeth Beard is legendary within the motorcycle community, in 1982 aged just 23 she set off on a round the world adventure with nothing more than a tent, some meagre savings…
An Italian-American Supercar – The De Tomaso Pantera GT5
The De Tomaso Pantera GT5 was, in some respects, the blue-collar version of the Lamborghini Countach. Both cars featured a sweeping wedge-shaped profile, big wings, flared wheel aches, roaring engines and more horsepower than…
The British Originals: Goldtop Short Bobber Motorcycle Gloves
The Goldtop Short Bobber Motorcycle Gloves are made in England using traditional materials and techniques, including 1.0mm hand-waxed Aniline cowhide leather and 5 strand cotton thread stitching throughout. The Goldtop Company Goldtop is a name…
A Home-Built Kit To Convert The KTM 990 Adventure To Two-Wheel Drive
The idea of developing a home-built kit to convert the KTM 990 Adventure into a two-wheel drive motorcycle with hub-centre steering sounds difficult enough – but somehow also managing to reduce the weight by…
Spidi Defender Armor – Low-Profile CE-Certified Motorcycle Armor
The Spidi Defender Armor vest has become almost a de facto choice for riders who want an additional layer of protection under their jacket and above their base layer. Spidi designed the vest to…
The First Mid-Engined BMW Supercar – The BMW M1
The BMW M1 was built almost entirely thanks to retired racing driver and head of BMW M-division Jochen Neerpasch, who wanted to challenge Porsche in Group 5 racing, but needed a new purpose-built car…