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News.com.au
2 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Luxury home up for grabs with massive 16-car garage
There will be no moving the Camira and the Torana to get to the Commodore in this luxury property on the market in Brisbane – there's plenty of space for all the classics in the 16-car basement garage with service pit and workshop. Sitting below the suspended concrete slab of a sprawling six-bedroom, dual living home at 62 Norfolk Pl, Wishart, the basement garage covers 423 sqm. It has painted concrete floors, an abundance of power points to allow for trickle charging and plenty of lighting throughout. There is a separate workshop area with service pit and roller door, a second workshop space, a bathroom and a stainless steel bench with sink – perfect for washing parts. With plumbing already on this lower level, it would be easy to add a kitchen or laundry. Internal stairs lead up to the oversized three-car garage attached to the house with access to both the granny flat and main home. On the market through Andy Guo and Jess Chia of Place Sunnybank, the home is for sale via expressions of interest. 'This is one of those truly unique homes,' Ms Chia said. 'It's not your typical, standard Wishart house.' Ms Chia said not only did the huge garage separate the property from others on the market, so too did the 1000 sqm block, executive home, granny flat and two-street access. 'One access is from the main road and the other is from the cul-de-sac in Norfolk Pl, which is in one of the best areas of Wishart,' she said. The main house has a huge open plan living area with soaring ceilings, a chef's kitchen, and a master suite with luxury ensuite and private patio. There is a built-in wood fire pizza oven in the outdoor kitchen, while a central courtyard has an automated electric louvre roof that responds to weather. The granny flat has a full kitchen, living and dining space plus a laundry, walk-in robe and bathroom. 'The granny flat has literally been built for granny,' Ms Chia said. 'There is not a single step in the space and it is completely wheelchair accessible.' Ms Chia said the property had been generating strong interest from a range of buyers. 'The phones have not stopped ringing for this one,' she said. 'We've had enquiries from families, people who have thought about running a small business from the garage and car collectors. 'One potential buyer has a collection of about 10 cars and this garage would mean he could bring them all home. 'In the middle of the night he can come downstairs and work on his car rather go to a garage off site.'
The Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Popular car festival scrapped just weeks before ‘cherished' event in huge blow to hundreds of drivers
A HUGE car festival held has been cancelled in a huge blow to drivers. Organisers have blamed the cancellation of the 'cherished' motor event, which sees thousands of attendants each year, on 'operational pressures'. 3 3 The Mount Edgcumbe American & Classic Car show sees attendants from all over the UK sharing their love for motors. Over 900 cars take place every year, with 100 stalls springing up to sell jewellery clothes and food and drinks. There is also a licensed bar, bouncy castles, fairground rides as well as incredible family friendly entertainment. This year's show and summer fair was set to take place on August 3, before it was abruptly cancelled by organisers. The show is held by Cornwall Hospice Care who said that 'operational pressures' led to the cancellation of the event. A spokesperson for the charity said: "We're very sorry to announce that this year's Mount Edgcumbe American & Classic Car Show & Summer Fayre, which was due to take place on Sunday, August 3, 2025, has been cancelled. 'Due to unexpected operational pressures, Cornwall Hospice Care have made the difficult decision to withdraw from this year's event which sadly means the event must be cancelled. 'We know how much the show means to our supporters, car enthusiasts, local businesses, and the community — and we share your disappointment. "The show is a cherished part of the summer calendar, celebrating stunning classic and American vehicles in a truly iconic setting. 'This much-loved event not only brings people together but also plays an important role in raising funds for the specialist care provided by Cornwall Hospice Care and supporting the valuable work of The Friends of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park." The spokesperson for the Cornwall Hospice Care added that the charity's team will be in touch with anyone who has already booked a ticket or stall for the event. Also, they have confirmed that Mount Edgcumbe Classic Car Show & Summer Fayre is set to go ahead next year. The news comes after the top 10 classic cars to buy for under £3000 were revealed. The Alfa Romeo GTV Spider took the top spot with its 16-valve four-cylinder engine and stylish design. Costing just £2000 to buy, the luxury car is both a beloved classic and a bargain. 3
Forbes
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
This One-Of-Two Ferrari 250 California Could Hit $20M At Auction
Built in 1961, the Ferrari is one of just two California Spiders in this specification. The Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider is already one of the rarest, most beautiful and most exclusive classic cars of all time – and now one of just two competition-specification examples is up for sale. To be offered by Gooding Christie's at the Pebble Beach auction across 15 and 16 August, and with an estimate in excess of $20,000,000, the Ferrari is one of the most significant classic cars of all time, and for interested buyers may well represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The car comes with a rare removable roof made from aluminum. Built in 1961, chassis number 2383 GT is one of only two such California Spiders to leave Ferrari's Maranello, Italy factory as alloy-bodied, full competition-specification examples. The car boasts a V12 engine with higher compression ratio and more power than regular SWB Spiders, with its estimated 280 horsepower output being 40 more than standard. The race-ready engine was derived from that of the 250 Testa Rossa, and identical to those powering the closely related 250 GT SWB coupes of the same era. This example also benefits from a competition-spec Abarth exhaust, covered headlamps, ribbed gearbox, limited-slip differential, oversized fuel tank, quick-release external fuel filler and the rare addition of a removable aluminum hardtop roof. The car retains its original 2,953 CC Tipo 168 'Colombo' engine, four-speed manual transmission, chassis, body and differential, as stated by the enclosed 'Red Book' marking its Ferrari Classiche certification. The first owner competed in hill climbs and circuit races with the car, racking up several wins. According to its Ferrari Classiche file, the car began life with bodywork painted a silver-gray colour called Grigio Argento, paired with a blue leather interior. Sold to Ernst Lautenschlager in Stuttgart, Germany, the car was raced extensively in German and Austrian hill climbs and circuit races, Gooding Christie's says. The California's racing record shows two hill climb victories in 1961, followed by a third the following year, two second-place finishes and a fourth. The car was sold in 1962 with about 3,700 miles on the clock. As is common for many classic Ferraris, the California was soon repainted red by its new owner, also in Germany, and was taken on Alpine camping holidays. The car moved to Switzerland a few years later, before heading to a new owner in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1968. In the mid-1980s it entered the collection of television producer and noted Ferrari collector Greg Garrison. One of just 56 SWB California Spiders produced, the car has an estimate of $20,000,000. Finally, the California was acquired by its current owner in 1999, after which it underwent a complete restoration and was repainted Grigio Fumo (smoke gray). For the next 25 years, the auction house says, the car 'remained a centerpiece in one of the world's most admired Ferrari collections,' and made appearances at almost every top-tier historic motoring event, including Le Mans Classic and the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Vintage fire engine and classic cars join Wheels in Wadebridge
The annual Wheels Classic Vehicle Show returns to north Cornwall on Sunday with about 1,000 vintage vehicles expected to be on event which has been organised by Wadebridge Rotary, will take place at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre in Whitecross, Wadebridge, from 10:00 said they expected thousands of visitors to attend, with everything from classic cars and trucks to tractors and military vehicles on event is staged every year to raise money for local charities. Entry on the day is £10 per person, with free entry for children under Davey from Wadebridge Rotary said: "We have a superb selection of vintage vehicles booked to attend this year's event. "There will be so much to see and do and something for everyone. "It's the perfect day out in Cornwall for those who love all kinds of vehicles."
New York Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- New York Times
The Appeal of the Classic-Looking Morgan
Chevrolet wrings a lot of mileage out of the fact that its Suburban holds the record for continuous production of any vehicle model. Ninety years is impressive for any nameplate. However, during that time, the Suburban has been produced in 12 different generations, and if it were possible to bear less than zero resemblance to something, one could say that about the current generation of Suburban in relation to the 1935 original. The two vehicles are far from twins. The Morgan Motor Company of Malvern, England, on the other hand, released its sports car, the 4/4, in 1936, a year after the Suburban, and the design has not changed that radically. The boutique manufacturer's current model, the Plus Four, still bears a resemblance to its ancestor, and in spite of any import tariff, there's a six-month waiting list to get one of these hand-built cars. And as collectibles, the cars, which start at about $85,000 new, seem to hold their value compared with some other old British brands. In two online auctions this year, for example, Morgan prices hit $55,000 (for a 2001 model with 25,000 miles) and $60,000 (for a 2005 roadster with one owner). 'Values of older Morgans have increased about 13 percent over the last 10 years' said Andrew Newton, senior auction editor for the automotive lifestyle brand Hagerty. 'Values haven't increased with the market in general, but Morgans are doing better than cars from defunct British sports car brands like Triumph and Austin-Healey.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
