Performance Car Lounge with Stuart Ellis

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We chat with the sellers of enthusiast, performance cars to discover the history, provenance and stories behind the cars. Join us weekly as we deep dive into what makes these mythical, performance icons so desirable and uncover the price of these unique cars that are for sale TODAY!

Stuart Ellis


    • Apr 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
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    Latest episodes from Performance Car Lounge with Stuart Ellis

    Caroline Park - Pioneer in Motorsport, Car & Bike Instructor and influential Brand Ambassador

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 32:04


    Discover Caroline Park's fascinating career in the automotive world. We chat about her late start and subsequent rapid progression to become an instructor for both cars AND bikes! While instructing for Ducati, Mercedes-Benz AMG, Porsche and Hyundai (to name a few) Caroline has developed a huge fan base and become a powerful brand ambassador. Find out more here: @carolinep4528 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinep8528?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Linktree: https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fcarolinep8528%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaumz9_UnujxSou9wnUa7c4I-czkpk3K2ESZhGLmg2n3c7h-JtQFRTgLJM_aem_-snvhGMmgfmk81fvnfsW0Q&e=AT3Wt5h_bpUzOtXvE6VYFwUVDmxrn25bfBB_prTL3idVt56f9wZZNDTIcly3bAS5X2qzKLWZujMQzqN_8iINKOOkrizeBjQ5ok2atQ 0:00 Hello! 0:33 What sparked Caroline's interest? 1:26 Go Karts 2:44 The next step... 4:13 The first sponsor 4:46 Parents' reaction to career choice! 5:10 Korean Car Culture 7:21 The move to motorbikes - a very late start! 9:02 How Caroline became an Instructor 12:44 Scariest Instructor experience! 14:01 Male reaction to a Female Instructor 15:29 Instructing Men vs Women 18:02 Do more females want to go fast?? 19:37 Skills required to be an Instructor 20:39 Caroline's advice for young girls 21:46 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR!!! 24:43 Caroline's Dream garage 25:47 Current work status 26:59 Content creator... the reality 29:15 Role models 29:59 Caroline's future! Check out the Podcast: Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JMoT4dQ4WpnEDOYglPJp0 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/performance-car-lounge-with-stuart-ellis/id1752612574 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performance_car_lounge/?igsh=MWFneDRmYTRjZmVjdw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr www.performancecarlounge.com.au

    Why join Porsche Club of Queensland? President chats future of Porsche & Club + Mystery project car

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 44:16


    New Porsche Club President chats about his club experience and the club's future. He also reveals his 'polarising' project car, advises the 'correct' number of Porsches to own and the best 'Bang for Buck' car currently on sale! 0:00 Intro 0:32 Meet the New President - why he joined 2:28 Entree Class - Race track newbies 6:45 Women at the Race Track 8:50 More than Motor Sport? 10:49 Porsche Club - International reach 12:30 Do I need a Porsche to join? 14:18 The exact, correct number of Porsches to own 14:30 President's cars 16:32 Club Motor Sport 20:29 Future Vision for the Club 25:57 President's Dream Club Event - Rennsport QLD & International Events 31:10 Is motor sport expensive in a Porsche? 32:04 Prodsports Racing 34:06 President's mystery Project Car! 38:08 How to Join 40:04 Best "Bang for Buck' Car in the World? 41:11 Future of Porsche cars

    Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with Special Guest Alborz Fallah

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 41:29


    We chat with CarExpert founder Alborz Fallah about his passion for driving, the future for car enthusiasts and his stunning Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which is for sale! See the car at www.performancecarlounge.com.au

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    Hyundai Ioniq 5N Brake Failure? - MUST listen if you intend to take your 5N to the track

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 10:32


    We analyse the incident on track that led to the brakes on my Hyundai Ioniq 5N getting absolutely COOKED and giving up! We discuss the possible causes, the condition of the brakes after the incident and what can be done to prevent it from happening again.

    Honda S660 - the baby NSX you can afford!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 8:23


    You probably haven't heard of the Honda S660 before, but this Japanese Kei car delivers mid-engined, rear wheel drive thrills with supercar looks at a price YOU can afford!

    Second Hand Car Buys - Holden Monaro, Brock HDT Commodore, Murcielago, Lexus IS F, Datsun 260Z

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 8:42


    A quick look at 5 second hand performance cars for sale in Australia TODAY! In this episode Holden Monaro CV8, Holden HDT Brock Commodore, Lamborghini Murcielago, Lexus IS-F and Datsun 260Z. 0:00 Introduction 0:20 Holden Monaro CV8 2:00 Holden HDT Brock Commodore 3:19 Lamborghini Murcielago 5:21 Lexus IS-F 7:05 Datsun 260Z Links: Holden Monaro: https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2005-holden-monaro-cv8-vz-manual/AGC-AD-11110240/ HDT Brock Commodore: https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1981-holden-vc-hdt-brock-commodore Lamborghini Murcielago: https://www.performancecarlounge.com.au/2004-lamborghini-murcielago and podcast here: https://www.performancecarlounge.com.au/podcasts Lexus IS-F: https://www.performancecarlounge.com.au/isf Datsun 260Z: https://www.tradinggarage.com/products/1977-datsun-260z-2-2-2

    Lamborghini Murcielago - the first Audi Lamborghini

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 40:10


    We chat with the seller of a 2004 Lamborghini Murcielago, which was the first Lamborghini built after Audi purchased the car-maker from the Indonesian owned 'Megatech'. Is this car a worthy successor to the Diablo? Does it retain the Italian 'passion'? Why is the owner selling this iconic car?

    The overlooked Hot Hatch Icon - Renault Megane RS Trophy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 23:02


    The Renault Megane RS Trophy is packed with go-fast technology and should be on the short list of any buyer looking for a track capable hot hatch. Why is this often overlooked? We chat with the seller of a Megane RS Trophy. Why is he selling? Watch the YouTube version or visit the website to see the car! www.performancecarlounge.com.au

    Ferrari 575M Maranello F1 - Prancing Horse V12 Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 26:16


    We chat with the seller of a 2003 Ferrari 575M Maranello F1 to discover what it is like to drive and own a piece of 12 cylinder Ferrari history. We discover the owner's path to owning the car, Ferrari Club and what's coming next. How much is the seller asking?

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    The fastest, most powerful car officially sold by Ford Australia! The supercharged Ford Mustang R-Spec

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 33:28


    We chat with the seller of a 522kW Herrod developed, supercharged Ford Mustang R-Spec. Why is he is clearing out his trio of 'Stangs?

    Import Chevrolet C7 Corvette Z51 Stingray

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 26:41


    We look at a stunning C7 Corvette Stingray with the Z51 pack, that has been imported into Australia and converted to right hand drive! Discover why this car is for sale and how much the seller is asking.

    Barn find BMW 2002 Alpina Tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 23:39


    This amazing build started as a barn find, and through Covid, one man transformed the car into this stunning 1975 BMW 2002 Alpina tribute, complete with racing livery inspired by the race cars of the era! We chat about the build, the Alpina brand and its history and what it's like to drive a BMW icon.

    How to Import a Car from Japan! Everything you need to know and the dangers to avoid.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 30:33


    Do you want to import your dream car from overseas? In this podcast, discover all the steps necessary to import a car from Japan, including how to find and inspect a car, the costs involved, the rules that MUST be followed, the timelines involved and the HORROR stories from people who got it wrong!

    Hyundai i30N - Hot Hatch Performance BARGAIN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 21:40


    We chat with the seller of a 2022 Hyundai i30N hatch, a car which embodies the N Brand's #neverjustdrive principles of corner rascal, track capability and everyday sportscar. How much is this car worth? We also look at @LifeoftheCromies upcoming trip around Australia and the modified 200 series Toyota Land Cruiser that is being prepared for the big adventure!

    Ford Fairmont GT 'Super Rhino'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 25:47


    This is the story of the export Falcon GTs that were built in Broadmeadows, Australia and 'flat-packed' to South Africa. We chat with the seller of a rare 'Super Rhino' XW Ford Fairmont GT.

    Mitsubishi GTO - Japanese Supercar of the 90s

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 32:12


    Launched in 1990, with active aero, 4 wheel steering, AWD a twin turbo V6 and more, the Mitsubishi GTO (also known as the 3000GT and Dodge Stealth) was decades ahead of its time. It also caused controversy at the 1991 Indianapolis 500!

    Mazda RX-7 SP - The car that dominated Porsche and BMW

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 28:24


    The most expensive Mazda in the world at the time, the Mazda RX-7 SP was a homologation special, developed to beat Porsche and BMW in 12 hour enduro racing. How much will this racer for the road fetch in today's market?

    Holden Special Vehicles VP GTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 29:23


    Ric from OCD returns to discuss a rare HSV VP GTS he is selling and provides an update on the Prototype VN Group A SS Commodore and the recent sale of one of two, 'Tooheys Special' VN Group A prize cars. We also pick Ric's brain on how to obtain the best paint protection for your pride and joy and the potential pitfalls if you go down the 'DIY' path.

    Camaro ZL 1 Hennessey Exorcist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 24:38


    Stuart Ellis chats with the seller of a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Hennessey Exorcist. This limited edition is 1 of 3 in Australia and production was limited to 100 worldwide. Developed to slay the Dodge Demon, this car has over 1,000 HP and was featured in Motor Magazine - how much will it sell for?

    Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 29:13


    We chat with a six-time Bathurst 1000 competitor about his motorsport adventures and the rare Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca edition that is for sale. We also discuss the $1.5M dollar V6 Commodore currently advertised on Carsales! Subscribe for a new podcast each week! www.performancecarlounge.com.au Instagram Facebook YouTube

    Modified BMW i8 Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 42:55


    This BMW i8 seller chats about how a university assignment propelled this entrepreneur to financial success and the purchase of the BMW i8 , the brand's plug-in sports car PLUS we look at the most expensive car advertised on CarSales today! www.performancecarlounge.com.au Facebook www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560526350388 Instagram www.instagram.com/performance_car_lounge?igsh=MWFneDRmYTRjZmVjdw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    Japanese Import Nissan R35 GT-R

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 26:06


    Have you ever thought about buying and importing a car from Japan? This week Stuart Ellis speaks with JDM Nissan R35 GT-R owner Chris, about his experience bringing this ground-breaking supercar into Australia from Japan. We also discuss the ownership experience and why the car is now for sale. How much will it sell for? www.performancecarlounge.com.au Facebook www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560526350388 Instagram www.instagram.com/performance_car_lounge?igsh=MWFneDRmYTRjZmVjdw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    The Original Porsche GT3 - 996 Generation GT3 Touring

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 27:53


    This week Stuart Ellis chats with the seller of a first generation Porsche 996 911 GT3 Touring. We discuss how Porsche came to develop this car through homologation for racing, the iconic Mezger flat-six boxer engine and how this car influenced the future of Porsche motor sport oriented cars. How much is the seller asking for this piece of pure Porsche history? Photos available on the website. www.performancecarlounge.com.au Facebook www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560526350388 Instagram www.instagram.com/performance_car_lounge?igsh=MWFneDRmYTRjZmVjdw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    Prototype HSV Group A SS Commodore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 31:35


    Stuart Ellis discusses a road registered Holden Special Vehicles Group A SS Prototype, that is for sale. Not only did this car start life as a prototype, but it competed in the Bathurst 12 Hour and was used as a promotional car for Strathfield Car Sound as well as competing in many tarmac rallies. Discover the fascinating story of this iconic Aussie Muscle Car! How much is the seller asking?

    Ferrari Testarossa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 47:51


    Stuart Ellis chats with the seller of a rare 1985 Ferrari Testarossa with a fascinating history. We discuss celebrity owners, the iconic 'cheese grater' strakes, the reason for the factory conversion to RHD in Maranello, 1980s nostalgia and, of course, Miami Vice. How much is the owner asking? Recorded June 17, 2024 www.performancecarlounge.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performance_car_lounge YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5SlP_2-4h5zoI7QricBZQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560526350388 Stuart Ellis Instagram (Racer.au): https://www.instagram.com/racer.au

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