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This guide has been written for the Datsun 610 Series 180B SSS hardtop coupe (known in some markets as the Datsun 610 Hardtop, Bluebird Hardtop or Bluebird-U Hardtop). This article primarily focuses on the original specifications, options, history and motorsport involvement of the Australian market Datsun 180B SSS vehicles. The information in this guide has been generated from research and observation. Please get in touch if you can offer any additional information that would contribute to this guide for the benefit or restorers and enthusiasts. Although the Datsun 180B sedan was manufactured in Australia for the local market, the hardtop

; This information guide has been written to share the history, information and specifications of the final iteration of the original Cooper S – the MKIII. Announced in November 1969, the MKIII as its name suggests was a new series in the mini range, introduced a new body which incorporated many changes, but retained the overall shape and appearance of the original classic. The MKIII Cooper S is a particularly rare variant with just 1,570 units believed to have been built. The MKIII lacked some if the aesthetic differentiating factors that applied to earlier Cooper S variants, and was watered

This guide has been written for those seeking information, history and detailed specifications for the Proton Satria GTi (also known as the Proton GTi 180 in some markets). This legendary naturally aspirated hot hatch has developed a big enthusiast following in the small number of markets in which it was sold, so we thought it appropriate to consolidate the information available for the cars for the benefit of enthusiasts. The Satria GTi (which was based on the fourth generation Mitsubishi Mirage / Colt chassis) was substantially different to its base model counterpart, having been re-engineered by Lotus in the UK

This guide has been written for Volvo 242 GT enthusiasts, and attempts to collate all the history, information and specifications for the Volvo 242 GT from many sources in one convenient reference point. If you feel there is any information missing or something that can be improved or corrected, please click the contact author button above, or email us directly: classicregister@gmail.com. The 242 GT was a special edition (sports oriented) version of the 240 series, available only in 2-door sedan in limited markets from 1978 through to 1981. It is suggested that the car was originally designed to compete with

If you’re a Mercedes S-Class coupe enthusiast, then this page should provide some interesting reading, and we certainly welcome additional information to bolster this page as a reference for other enthusiasts. This guide provides detailed facts and observations covering the evolution of the 140 series Mercedes S-Class coupe (model designation “C140”) through its short production run from late 1992 to 1998. 1 Where appropriate, a number appears in superscript referring to the relevant information source / reference in the final section of this guide. The 140 series S Class received a mixed reception following its launch, particularly in the European

This information guide details the features and specifications of Studebaker’s 1964 Daytona model range, including sedan, wagon, hardtop and convertible. The 1964 Daytona was introduced on 26 September 1963 and shared the Brooks Stevens redesign with the Challenger, Commander and Cruiser models. Vehicles built in late 1963 were manufactured in the South Bend plant in Indiana, USA. However, financial problems saw a decision to close that plant in early December 1963 after 112 years of operation. The last car to come down the South bend production line was a Bordeaux Red R1 Daytona Hardtop. All Studebaker production thereafter moved to

This information guide covers the Australian Ford Falcon XW GT and GT-HO vehicles. The XW was the third generation Falcon GT, and the first to offer the HO (Handling Option) homologation model. The XW Falcon GT was sold exclusively to the Australian market. However, CKD kits were exported to South Africa from 1970 where the vehicle was sold as the “Fairmont GT”. The XW Falcon GT was based on the Fairmont trim specification, and received a number of performance upgrades to make the car competitive in Australian production touring car racing. Ford’s efforts to succeed in motorsport culminated in the

This guide has been written for the Holden VP series HSV GTS, a limited edition model introduced to compete with high-end touring sedans including at the time the anticipated EB Falcon GT. [1] Classic Register also maintains an unofficial HSV VP GTS register here, and we encourage people to upload their cars, or provide any additional information they may have on the cars listed. The GTS was based on the Commodore Berlina, [2] which were built in Holden’s Elizabeth plant in South Australia, before being taken off the production line and finished in HSVs Notting Hill plant in Victoria. The

This guide has been written for the EL Falcon GT, a limited edition model built in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the XR Falcon GT. Like its predecessor the EB Falcon GT, the EL GT was produced through the joint venture of Ford Australia and Tickford Vehicle Engineering (TVE). The EL GT was sold in the Australian, New Zealand and South African markets with an original price of $69,500 (AUD). Classic Register maintains a register of EL GT Falcon cars here, and we encourage owners to submit the details of their vehicles, so the history of individual cars can

This guide has been written for the EB Falcon GT, a limited edition model built in celebration of the 25th anniversary since the launch of the XR Falcon GT. The EB GT was produced through the joint venture of Ford Australia and Tickford Vehicle Engineering (TVE), and was sold in the Australian and New Zealand markets with an original price of $62,500 (AUD). The EB GT was followed by the 30th Anniversary EL GT. [1] [2] To test the market’s appetite for a new generation GT, Ford Australia’s engineers had initially created a heavily modified EA Falcon GT in 1990

This guide has been written for the Leyland Mini GTS, a unique South African model which was produced as a higher performance successor to the Mini 1275 GT at the Blackheath plant in Capetown. 1 The GTS has several unique features which make it a particularly desirable model in the Mini range, although awareness of this model in markets outside of South Africa remains limited. Classic Register hosts a Mini GTS Register here, and we encourage current owners to add their vehicle or contact us so we can further build the register and learn more about the finer details of

This guide has been written for the Nissan Skyline Silhouette GTS Sedan, produced in limited numbers by Nissan Australia’s "Special Vehicles Division" (SVD) in 1989 and 1990. Although officially known as the Silhouette "GTS", enthusiasts and the media have attributed the "GTS2" name to this vehicle to distinguish it from the previous SVD GTS released in 1988. For clarity, we have referred to the car throughout this guide as the GTS2. Built in very low numbers, these Skylines have a strong following and are recognised as a unique piece of Nissan Australia’s history. Classic Register currently hosts a number of