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THE DIPSTICKS GRAPEVINE

Rev up your engines for all things motor-related, and a few extras we just can't resist. And if you have some interesting stuff you would like to contribute, hit the Forum button and contribute your story - it's free to join the online community!

Sep 14, 20243 min read

'NELLY' OUR GMC VANDURA CAMPER VAN

In early 2011, after we had decided to give up our 9 to 5 existence and retire, we made plans for a touring holiday in the USA.

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Aug 30, 20241 min read

RENAULT DAUPHINE CORDINI

One of my early cars was a Renault Dauphine Gordini. After blowing a head gasket a mate and I spent a full day removing the head.

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Aug 24, 20241 min read

IN THE OLDEN DAYS YOU OFTEN GOT WET!

In days of old, before the advent of modern turn signal technology, drivers had to rely on more manual methods to indicate their intentions.

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Aug 20, 20240 min read

PERTH CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Perth's Biggest Car Show! School age kids are free! Supercar displays, food trucks, trade stalls, entertainment, licensed bar.

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Jul 5, 20240 min read

YORK MOTOR SHOW 2024

A great family day of Live Music, Vintage Bus Rides, RC Model Cars and Trucks, Cars, Trucks, Motor Bikes, Tractors, Buses, Loads of prizes!

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Jun 7, 20241 min read

FORTY TWO SECOND ENGINE CHANGE!

In 1985, a team of Royal Marines set the world record for the fastest engine swap, a record that remains unbeaten.

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May 17, 20241 min read

RUSTY CARS DOWN UNDER

We love Rusty Cars Down Under, follow their socials, and just can't wait for a new vid to appear. Here's one to amuse and excite you.

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May 13, 20241 min read

THE NASH RAMBLER : A BED ON WHEELS . . .

Once upon a time, in the heyday of classic car design, there was a brand called Nash that dared to dream big...literally.

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Apr 13, 20244 min read

HISTORY OF THE CAR RADIO

Seems like cars have always had radios, but they didn't. Dipstick member Reg Kelly delves into the origins of this much loved car accessory.

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Jan 5, 20244 min read

LEVIN MOTOR RACING CIRCUIT

The Levin Motor Racing Circuit was New Zealand's first permanent motorsport facility, small in scale but important for the sport in NZ.

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Nov 25, 20231 min read

YALLAMBEE RESIDENTIAL CARE VILLAGE RUN

On Thursday 23rd November several Dipsticks visited the Yallambee Residential Care Village to show the residents their cars.

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Nov 10, 20231 min read

DARLINGTON ARTS FESTIVAL 2023

Another Darlington Arts Festival under the dashboard. And the weather was glorious!

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Nov 18, 20221 min read

DARLINGTON ARTS FESTIVAL 2022

Another Darlington Arts Festival has come and gone and and our Club is getting very good at setting up ‘camp’ for this annual weekend.

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