Guides

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 1988. Although officially known as the Silhouette "GTS", enthusiasts and the media have attributed the "GTS1" name to this vehicle to distinguish it from the updated SVD GTS released in 1989. For clarity, we have therefore referred to the car throughout this guide as the GTS1. 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 is also currently drafting a SVD

This identification guide has been written for the Ford XD ESP, including the Falcon GL and Fairmont based vehicles in 6-cylinder and V8 form. Please follow this link if you are looking for information on the later model XE Fairmont Ghia ESP. An informal register of XD ESP cars is also kept here on Classic Register. This guide aims to provide information regarding the original features applicable to the ESP vehicles. The ESP was an ‘option’ on the XD series, and it is worth noting early in this guide that the only way to confirm a vehicle’s authenticity with certainty

This guide covers both the V8 and 6-cylinder model European Sports Pack (ESP) optioned cars in the Ford XE range, all of which were based on the Fairmont Ghia. Please follow this link for information on the earlier XD series Falcon and Fairmont Ghia ESP. Classic Register also maintains a register of XE Ghia ESP cars here. The ESP optioned cars generally demand far higher prices above others in the Ford XE range, and it is therefore important to understand the features to look for when confirming the originality of a vehicle. This guide provides detailed descriptions of the XE

This guide has been drafted for the 23-window Volkswagen Deluxe Microbus, often referred to as the “Samba” bus or “Alpine” bus (depending on the market). For simplicity, this vehicle will be referred to as the “Samba” or "Deluxe Microbus" throughout this guide. The guide outlines the features of the Samba from March 1955 – July 1958, which among enthusiasts is regarded as a series which embodies several changes distinct from the pre-March 1955 “Barn-door” bus, and subsequent changes from August 1958 onward. Follow this link for information on the pre-March 1955 Samba bus. Although the 1955 – 1958 vehicles are

This identification guide has been written to assist people in determining the authenticity of a Nissan Skyline R31 GTS-R, as distinguished from others in the R31 series such as the GTS, GTS-X and GTS-Autech. Classic Register also keeps an informal register of GTS-Rs which can be viewed by clicking here. The R31 GTS-R was a ‘Group A’ homologation ‘evolution’ car. In order to qualify for Group A racing in 1987, manufacturers were required to produce a minimum of 5,000 base model vehicles. For Nissan, the Skyline GTS and GTS-X represented that base model for the R31 series, and easily met

This identification guide has been drafted for the Ford Falcon XE 'Dick Johnson Grand Prix’, produced by James Faneco's ‘Country Dealer Team’ ("CDT"), with naming rights provided by famous Australian racing driver Dick Johnson. Classis Register also keeps an informal register of the Falcon XE Grand Prix here. These original Dick Johnson cars were produced in Scoresby, Victoria at the CDT factory, and were produced in both turbo and non-turbo versions. The majority of cars delivered to CDT for modification reportedly started life as Falcon S Packs, with a 4-speed manual transmission, 4 wheel disc brakes and an LSD rear

This identification guide has been drafted for the 1966 Pontiac GTO. For the 1967 Pontiac GTO guide, please click here. The 1966 GTO was the first to be offered as a distinct model, rather than an option package on the Pontiac ‘Tempest’, and featured new styling cues which further distinguished the car from others in the range. The result was particularly positive, with the 1966 GTO recording record sales. Today, the 1966 model GTO is a particularly desirable muscle car, with all variants demanding high prices, but particularly so for high specification and original matching number cars. Although a 1966

This guide has been written for Mazda RX7 ‘Spirit R’ limited edition. The Spirit R was the final runout edition of the famous FD series shape, available only to the Japanese domestic market in 2002. In particular, this guide deals with the ‘Type A’ Spirit R, being the two seater coupe which accounted for over two thirds of the Spirit R’s small production run. ‘Type B’ and ‘C’ Spirit R cars will be outlined in a separate guide. Produced from 1991 through to 2002, The FD RX7 is well known among RX7 enthusiasts, fuelled not only by the cars factory

This identification guide has been written specifically for one of the final series DR30 Skylines, the RS-X Turbo C, which was produced during 1984 and 1985 in both sedan and coupe body types. Please note, we intend to draft an additional guide for the base model RS Turbo C, a vehicle which shares the same mechanical features as the RS-X, but without the 'luxury' equipment specification level of the RS-X. Although these Skylines are not as famous as their later R32, R33 and R34 successors, they are becoming more desirable due to their excellent performance, motorsport heritage and their relative

This identification guide has been written for the first series of Jaguar XJS coupe and cabriolet cars enhanced by Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR). Specifically, this guide deals with the cars made by TWR prior to the 1988 formation of ' J aguarSport' (the joint venture between Jaguar and TWR). From the end of 1984, TWR (under the name of ' TWR JaguarSport' but prior to the joint venture), offered sporting versions of the XJS. Various bodywork, trim and engine upgrade options were available on both the 3.6 litre 6-cylinder and 5.3 litre V12 vehicles. These cars are particularly unique and

This guide has been created to assist people with the identification of the 1951 - 1955 Volkswagen Deluxe Microbus (otherwise called the Samba Bus or Sunroof Deluxe). For information on the later model 1955 - 1958 Samba Bus, follow this link. The VW Deluxe Microbus was based on the T1, Type 2 body, which features the famous split front window, which was adapted to several other body styles. The Deluxe Microbus entered production a full year later than the standard 1950 Microbus, and has become particularly desirable due to its unique feature and low production numbers. As the Deluxe buses

This identification guide has been written specifically for the 1967 Pontiac GTO. For information on the 1866 GTO follow this link. Over the years the Pontiac GTO has cemented itself in history as a one of the most iconic muscle cars of the 1960s, and paricularly so with the 1967 model. The 1967 GTO was produced in three body variations, these being the hardtop, convertible and sports coupe, all of which are based on essentially the same body shell as the Pontiac Tempest of the same year, however, the GTO was considered a distinct model on its own. With a