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Drive South Drive South is manufacturing cars using design cues from classic cars from the 1970’s

The original tail light lens is no longer ADR compliant as the reverse light needs to be white.  So how to keep the look...
22/04/2026

The original tail light lens is no longer ADR compliant as the reverse light needs to be white. So how to keep the look and be compliant. I sourced an LED globe that is both white/yellow and used a supplier to 3D print a new clear lens. Looks great.

All done.  Ready to put back together.  Wiring and trim to finish.
22/03/2026

All done. Ready to put back together. Wiring and trim to finish.

Sneak peek.
15/03/2026

Sneak peek.

She’s now in the booth.  Colour reveal soon.
22/02/2026

She’s now in the booth. Colour reveal soon.

Went to the Qld State Library as part of the Driven exhibition to hear Roland Dane talk about the future of cars.  I had...
06/02/2026

Went to the Qld State Library as part of the Driven exhibition to hear Roland Dane talk about the future of cars. I had the opportunity to remind him of an article he wrote some time ago for Speedcafe about the ideal car, which happened to describe the Drive South hatch perfectly.

https://torquecafe.com/roland-dane-my-perfect-car/

Straight
05/02/2026

Straight

Smooth!
27/01/2026

Smooth!

Here’s a walk around video Ken from the NSW Torana Club did in their visit.  This video is of the bare chassis.
17/01/2026

Here’s a walk around video Ken from the NSW Torana Club did in their visit. This video is of the bare chassis.

This is my home video of Drive South who is re creating a new Holden Torana to 2025 specifications. LS3 motor and honey comb frame built in Queensland , Aust...

All panels fitted and gapped.  Ready for block sand and prime.
14/01/2026

All panels fitted and gapped. Ready for block sand and prime.

https://youtu.be/8Ocy0f71NCA?si=M03Rp2mTItUQLCA5Reposting as earlier link broken.
09/01/2026

https://youtu.be/8Ocy0f71NCA?si=M03Rp2mTItUQLCA5

Reposting as earlier link broken.

Hey guys, in this exciting episode, we take you on a tour of Andrew South's amazing custom aluminium car featuring Torana panels. The craftsmanship on these ...

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