Classics by the Beach: October, 2025

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Opinions are often divided when it comes to the Datsun 120Y / B210, with some in-period drivers bemoaning their lack of power and somewhat tinny construction, while others fondly recall good times had behind the wheel and enthusiastically recount stories of the marque's near indestructibility.  As one punter put it, "they might've been cheap but you couldn't kill 'em with a stick."  Sounds about right to me.   


Even the non-fans would have to admit that this example - a rarer lift-back photographed at Hobart's first-Sunday-of-the-month cars 'n' coffee, Classics by the Beach - is pretty damned cool!  The JDM wing mirrors and 13" vintage Japanese alloy wheels, its B210 badging and Momo Indy steering wheel all really suit the car, while its blue duco is pure 1970s' magic.















This stunning Alfa 105 Series 1750 GTV is new to Tasmania, having just been purchased from NSW.  It genuinely is perfect, looking as near as possible to being brand new as anyone could imagine, with no discernible blemishes or wear.


What really sets this Alfa apart from other examples, though, are its wheels.  They look distinctly Italian - and very much of the car's era, too - but aren't Momos or even Campagnolos.    


Turns out they're from possibly the most famous of all the Italian wheel manufacturers, Borrani, who produce exquisite wire-spoked rims for Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Facel Vega, Aston Martin, and other high-end makes.  Their alloy wheels - in this case, with a high magnesium content - are less well known, though; the Wikipedia page used to research this piece doesn't acknowledge the company making anything but wire versions (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borrani, accessed 05 SEP 25). 



Upside down, Miss Jane.













We won't say who this RACT van was there to rescue.










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