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IAN CRAWFORD recalls the day he asked the head of Hyundai if he could have a ute?
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Ian Crawford has had a life-long love affair with cars, confirmed by some of the cars he's owned, including a twin-cam MG A, Capri 3000 GT, Alfasud Ti, HK GTS V8 Monaro, BMW 633 CSI, Porsche 928 S and his current toy - a Nissan 350Z roadster. He made his debut in motoring journalism as a youthful motoring editor of the Launceston Examiner. At this time he was also Tasmanian correspondent for Wheels and Sports Car World magazines. Years later he made a comeback as motoring editor of the Canberra Times and more recently as a freelancer he has written for CarsGuide, RACQ, The Motor Report and Just 4x4s.
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IAN CRAWFORD shares memories of Tasmania's Longford race circuit and the many stars that raced there, including his Own Uncle Dick.
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Cheap Russian steel and poor rust treatment led to problems with the Alfa Romeo Alfasud, reports IAN CRAWFORD.
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As a young reporter in Tasmania, IAN CRAWFORD, got to drive some amazing cars and was the first journo to drive the enormous Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser.
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IAN CRAWFORD admits to a passion for cars and has been fortunate to own and enjoy some interesting ones, including a classic MG roadster.
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IAN CRAWFORD's neighbor is having a garage sale and that includes the Healey that took part in the disastrous NT Cannonball Run 30 years ago.
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It’s hard to imagine relations between Australia and China could be any frostier, but IAN CRAWFORD recalls a happier time when our two countries first became friends.
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Crawf got around to cleaning up his office the other day and it led to this poignant tale of cars, mates and once great makes. Maybe MR CRAWFORD should clean up more often?
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It's been a while between drinks for our motor noter IAN CRAWFORD, but he knows a keeper when he lays eyes on one and that is the Kia Sorento.
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Taree-based Justin Hills is winning world-wide acclaim for his fabulous customised cars, reports IAN CRAWFORD.