Articles tagged: Next Gear
Renowned replica stops by city
A replica of the first car to circumnavigate Australia has come to Colac, celebrating 100 years since achieving the feat.
Roadworthy ready: Call into Callahan’s
Callahan Vehicle Maintenance is Colac’s one-stop shop for reliable, high-quality vehicle servicing.
Colac riders conquer the Nullarbor
For most Australian motorcyclists, riding across the Nullarbor Plain is a dream and for a Colac motorist and his partner, this dream became a reality.
Learning, leading across 20 years
All things automotive have always been a key part of Colby Platt’s life.
Iconic motorcycle continuing to purr
Fifty years ago, Honda released its iconic 1000cc Gold Wing motorcycle. The very first bike registered in Australia was owned by Colac’s Graeme Creighton, who proudly reports that it’s still purring today.
Holden Maloo reborn after theft
It’s happily ever after for a 2007 Holden VE Maloo ute and its owner, with the vehicle restored to its former glory after being stolen at Cressy last year.
70s Holden wagon brought back to life
Despite growing up as a self-proclaimed ‘Ford man’, car enthusiast Nigel Hawker’s three-year restoration of a 1973 HQ Holden has been a rewarding project.
Cruisin’ in a classic: Iconic Thunderbird continues to thrill
In what could be Colac’s most iconic car, Rex and Delores Murrell’s 1966 Thunderbird thrills car enthusiasts whenever it hits the road.
Steve pours heart and soul into heavenly hot rod
Steve McDonald estimates he’s poured about 6000 hours of work – blood, sweat and tears – into rebuilding a 1931 Ford Coupe hot rod.
Liam turns dream drive into reality
Liam Hill dreamt of building his own car for years and now he’s living out that dream cruising in his 1976 Holden Kingswood one-tonner.
Exploring Australia’s rugged landscapes
Getting off the beaten track and going where cars can’t reach is what Ross McNabb loves about driving utes and four-wheel drives.
Classic bikes and cars are a lifelong passion
A ride on his Harley Davidson motorbikes, a cruise in his 1928 Ford Model A roadster and a tinker away at the vehicles are all forms of active meditation for Dallas Youlten.
Restoration projects keep Bernard busy
Colac’s Bernard Callahan has spent years restoring classic cars and motorcycles, and takes particular pride in his prized 1957 Chevrolet.
Pat’s Chevrolet passion runs deep
The loan of a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air car to Pat Davis’s family in the 1990s sparked a desire in the then-5-year-old to one day own his very own.
Tradition endures for car lovers
A regular Sunday drive to Beeac’s pub has been a calendar highlight helping Colac car lovers get through uncertain times.
Beeac hotel’s hidden gems
A former stable behind Beeac’s Farmers Arms Hotel is home to a treasure trove of classic cars and parts, attracting visitors from far and wide to marvel at the collection.
Colac club revs up moto-member drive
Few sporting clubs exited 2020 in better shape than they entered, but Colac Motorcycle Club could be an exception to the global trend.
Club starts its engines
Colac Collectible Car Club president Ken Slingsby is gearing up for a return to club drives after a year in the garage due to the COVID pandemic.
