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Episode 189 Sydney Harbour Concours Preview February 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 26th Main events - 27th to the 1st March. https://www.sydneyharbourconcours.com.au Host: Stephen Wells Instagram: motoring_weekly Threads: motoring_weekly Web: 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-Up Although 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 Wells Instagram: motoring_weekly Threads: motoring_weekly Web: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au  Email: [email protected]  Taylor’s Details: Website: https://www.taylorgillmotorsport.com Facebook: @taylorgillmotorsport Intagram: @TaylorGill63 YouTube: @TaylorGillMotorsport X: @TaylorGill63 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 187 Australian Motor Heritage Foundation This 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 Wells Instagram: motoring_weekly Threads: motoring_weekly Web: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au  Email: [email protected]  Australian Motor Heritage Foundation: https://motorheritage.org.au Historic Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW: https://hsrca.com GEAR Club: https://www.gearclub.com.au/ Classic Rally Club: https://www.classicrallyclub.com.au Stock Car Australia National Series: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057670020268 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 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 186 Peter Robinson, Journalist & Author This 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 Wells Instagram: motoring_weekly Threads: motoring_weekly Web: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au  Email: [email protected]  Australian Motor Heritage Foundation: https://motorheritage.org.au Historic Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW: https://hsrca.com GEAR Club: https://www.gearclub.com.au/ Classic Rally Club: https://www.classicrallyclub.com.au Stock Car Australia National Series: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057670020268 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 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 185 Gear Club, One Raceway I 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 Wells Instagram: motoring_weekly Threads: motoring_weekly Web: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au  Email: [email protected]  Australian Motor Heritage Foundation: https://motorheritage.org.au Historic Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW: https://hsrca.com GEAR Club: https://www.gearclub.com.au/ Classic Rally Club: https://www.classicrallyclub.com.au Stock Car Australia National Series: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057670020268 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 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 184 Gear Club, One Raceway I 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 Raceway I 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 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 Raceway I 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 Raceway I 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 Raceway I 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 Wells Instagram: motoring_weekly Threads: motoring_weekly Web: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au  Email: [email protected]  Australian Motor Heritage Foundation: https://motorheritage.org.au Historic Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW: https://hsrca.com GEAR Club: https://www.gearclub.com.au/ Classic Rally Club: https://www.classicrallyclub.com.au Stock Car Australia National Series: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057670020268 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 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 179 HSRCA Summer Festival I 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-7 Host: Stephen Wells Instagram: motoring_weekly Threads: motoring_weekly Web: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au  Email: [email protected]  Australian Motor Heritage Foundation: https://motorheritage.org.au Historic Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW: https://hsrca.com GEAR Club: https://www.gearclub.com.au/ Classic Rally Club: https://www.classicrallyclub.com.au Stock Car Australia National Series: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057670020268 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 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 Wells Instagram: motoring_weekly Threads: motoring_weekly Web: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au  Email: [email protected]  Australian Motor Heritage Foundation: https://motorheritage.org.au Historic Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW: https://hsrca.com GEAR Club: https://www.gearclub.com.au/ Classic Rally Club: https://www.classicrallyclub.com.au 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 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 Wells Instagram: motoring_weekly Threads: motoring_weekly Web: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au  Email: [email protected]  Australian Motor Heritage Foundation: https://motorheritage.org.au Historic Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW: https://hsrca.com GEAR Club: https://www.gearclub.com.au/ Classic Rally Club: https://www.classicrallyclub.com.au 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 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.com Host: Stephen Wells Instagram: motoring_weekly Threads: motoring_weekly Web: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au  Email: [email protected]  Australian Motor Heritage Foundation: https://motorheritage.org.au Historic Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW: https://hsrca.com GEAR Club: https://www.gearclub.com.au/ Classic Rally Club: https://www.classicrallyclub.com.au 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 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 Wells Instagram: motoring_weekly Threads: motoring_weekly Web: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au  Email: [email protected]  Australian Motor Heritage Foundation: https://motorheritage.org.au Historic Sports & Racing Car Association of NSW: https://hsrca.com GEAR Club: https://www.gearclub.com.au/ Classic Rally Club: https://www.classicrallyclub.com.au 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 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.