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 he did some Formula Vee … [Read more...]
Ep 174 RFDSSE Dr Guy Hardwick
This is the third interview with the folks that attended the Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Car Trek. Episode 170 was with Matthew Tosolini, the new Head of Motoring Events for the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section. Episode 172 was a chat with two long term "trekkers", Matt Vicchi and Josh Graham. Now it's the turn of Dr Guy Hardwick, a young … [Read more...]
Ep 171 Geoffrey Bott – Classic Car 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 develop and 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 … [Read more...]
Ep 170 RFDSSE Matthew Tosolini
This week I had the great pleasure to talk with Matthew Tosolini - the new Head of Motoring Events for the Royal Flying Doctor Service - South Eastern Section (RFDSSE). Not only is Matthew new to the role - the role itself is new. Earlier in the year, Bill Patrick, the leader and Chief Excitement Officer of the Outback Car Trek retired and the three events that he managed … [Read more...]
Ep 158 James Nicholls Halcyon Auctions
On Sunday 25th May, James will be hosting a special auction to be held at his auction house in Mascot - 12 Chalmers Crescent. He has a range of classic and rare cars going under the hammer that includes Porsche, Volvo, Renault, FIAT, Peugeot and Mercedes-Benz. There are some great machines for sale and I talk to James about the cars - mostly European - as we walk through the … [Read more...]