Reverse Gear

Countdown started on television, Australia changed from miles to kilometres, and Stevie Wright's Evie was the best selling song Down Under. But what was happening within the automotive world in 1974? Join Mandy Turner and Kez Casey on Reverse Gear, as they take you back to the biggest model launches, take an in-depth look at the Lamborghini Countach, and discover 1974 cars currently for sale. Take a listen at the link below, and click the photos tab to view some of the 1974 cars we talk about. Next month we take a look at 1964 and James Bond's Aston Martin DB5. 

This year Citroen is celebrating 100 years since Andre Citroen founded the French company. The brand was on site at the 2019 Motorclassica in Melbourne to help mark the milestone with its fans and the general public, and the Citroen Car Club of Victoria was also on hand with some of the brands most iconic cars. The owners were kind enough to let Mandy Turner and Kez Casey spend some time behind the wheel of a 1953 Traction Avant, 1987 2CV, 1962 ID 19 Parisienne, 1979 CX 2400 C-Matic, and a 1973 SM. For a Reverse Gear podcast special, you'll hear the history of the aforementioned cars, learn about some of the innovations Citroen has contributed to the car world, and we also speak with Citroen CEO, Linda Jackson, and Head of Brand, Arnaud Belloni. Love Citroen and board games? We are giving away two Citroen Origin Monopoly games. To go in the draw, email podcast@caradvice.com. 

It was the year Steven Spielberg was giving people nightmares with the Poltergeist, Michael Jackson dominated the charts with his moon-walking moves, and BMX bikes were all the rage. But what was happening within the automotive world in 1982? Join Mandy Turner and Kez Casey on Reverse Gear, as they take you back to the biggest model launches, dissect Australian sales figures, and discover 1982 cars currently for sale. We also speak to the former co-owner of Elfin Sports Cars, Bill Hemming, and author of a new book, Elfin: Spirit of Speed, David Dowsey. Elfin's founder, Garrie Cooper passed away in 1982, so we pay homage to the successful Australian sports and race car company. Next month we take a look at 1974 and the Lamborghini Countach.

It was the year that Google was founded, Jo Beth Taylor said goodbye to Australia's Funniest Home Video Show, and the Spice Girls were spicing up everyone's life. But what was happening within the automotive world in 1998? Join Mandy Turner and Kez Casey on Reverse Gear, as they take you back to the biggest model launches, dissect Australian sales figures, take an in-depth look at the Ford Falcon AU, and discover 1998 cars currently for sale. Next month we take a look at 1982 and the history of Elfin.

John Farnham (and his mullet) stormed the music charts, the controversial Grim Reaper commercial appeared on television, and beer-chugging, Medicare-founding Bob Hawke was Australian Prime Minister. But what was happening within the automotive world in 1987? Join Mandy Turner and Kez Casey on Reverse Gear, as they take you back to the biggest model launches, dissect Australian sales figures, take an in-depth look at HSV, and discover 1987 cars currently for sale.