The Bat for The Batman Some Lamborghinis are famously named after famous Spanish Fighting Bulls, and this car was certainly named for one of the greats. Named “Murcielago” (Spanish for “Bat”), the first clean sheet design in over 11 years was worthy of being named after the legendary bull that survived a brutal fight in 1879 with such passion and spirit to captivate the audience and be given the honour of retiring and being a leading sire A huge leap-forward in design, ergonomics and performa
At CHROME TEMPLE we feel the the ingredients for collecting success need not be many. Complementing fire breathing high capacity engines and analogue driving characteristics should be strong provenance and true scarcity. With just 100 units produced globally (rarely will you find such a low production number across any marque) to celebrate 50 years of Lamborghini and the most successful model to date, this last of the line Gallardo was the culmination of the very best aspects of the Gallardo.
The Aventador is a car that needs very little (if any) introduction. As the replacement for the Murcielago, which had been a game changer for the brand, the Aventador had to be pretty special. Launched in 2011, the Aventador LP 700-4 was light years ahead of the car it replaced, yet still contained all the ingredients that immediately made it recognisable only as a Lamborghini. In other words, it was utterly mad. The initial version of the 6.5L V12 produced 515kW and was good enough for 0-100 i
The Knight in V10 Armour After a decade of teetering on the brink of disappearing into the abyss with so many other iconic marques, Lamborghini under the ownership of VW knew they needed to pull something very special out of the hat. Enter the Gallardo. Named for the 18th century Spanish bullfighting breeder Francisco Gallardo (meaning Gallant), the Gallardo was unveiled at the 2003 Geneva motor show and from the second the covers were whipped off, it was a runaway success and put Lamborghini b
With a 1990s movie portfolio that would put Tom Hanks to shame, the Lamborghini Diablo became the ‘it’ car of the decade. Wherever it went it was admired and whoever was seen in it, well, they had made it. But there was one version of the Diablo that was a little more daring than the others, the rear-wheel-drive 5.7, V12 Diablo. First contemplated in 1985 as a successor to the Countach (another vehicle with a strong film presence) Project 132 had a one-line brief – the car must have a top speed
Genuine 1974 MGBGTV8 in excellent condition. Only 1,839 produced with chrome bumper. This vehicle has had a fortune spent on it and was on club plates till 2019. The previous owner Brett McManis competed in historic group S racing with this car. The car was prepared by Bob Rountree, engine capacity 3522CC. This vehicle is fitted with a Gatric 5 speed gear box. It also comes with the original motor gearbox and a truckload of spares. There is also 8 mini light wheels with tyres. I have owned this
Originally a New Zealand car, this 1961 MG Midget is offered for sale for the first time in 8 years and was built by Ray Hartley of Wellington. The MG landed in Australia in 2010 (import papers held) and was initially under custodianship on the Sunshine Coast before being sold to its current owner just south of Port Macquarie. It is Motorsport NZ log booked (#15153) and would be suitable for a variety of motorsport categories both here in Australia and abroad. The MG is 95% complete with a handf
With the 100 years of MG celebrations currently happening, it is a great time to own a MG. This MG B is set up for racing, however, can be registered under Classic Vehicle Registration. Has had plenty of performance work done to it and has recently had a considerable amount of money spent on refreshing it. I can share information with those who are serious. A great fun little car, I just have some other projects on the go now.
Group S log booked race car. Ready to race. Competitive setup that’s a lot of fun. Dave Headley race head and manifold. Straight cut close ratio overdrive gearbox. 4.1:1 limited slip diff 6 wheels and tyres Electronic ignition and graphed distributor. Uprated, lowered race setup suspension Rowntree automotive bottom end with H-beam rods and lightened crank Alloy flywheel Baffled sump Dual fuel pumps Alloy radiator Electric fan It’s registered for the road as a modified vehicle so it’s also
2000 GC8 WRX Rolling Shell, was being built for Tarmac Rally and has a CAMS certified cage. Does not extend to the front towers at this stage, although the strut tops have had cromoly plates added over them and the A pillar to chassis rails have extra bracing. Has sill jack points also. The cage has double diagonal bracing throughout and gussets everywhere. Seat mounts are welded in also. Was a clear title undamaged road car and has been kept indoors since it was pulled off the road in 2014/15.
Road registered club car, just completed. This car was my daily driver up till 2012 when it was put into storage. Interior has been semi stripped (parts kept), motor rebuilt, new clutch, MCA suspension, belts, almost standard just made better.
Pontiac Grand Prix GTA. This car has been built as a road course car & is the only GTA with a purposed built equilateral chassis in Australia .The car has a brand new LS2 fuel injected engine. Hightower gearbox. Winters quick change differential. Brembo 4 Spot front & 4 spot rear brakes. Penske coil over shocks. Dry sumped motor. New set of Slicks & wets. This car does 104’s at Wakefield. With over $4,000 worth of new spare parts