About
Cars Zone AU is built to document the full sweep of Australia's locally manufactured passenger cars, from first-built milestones to Bathurst icons and the final years of mass production.
The Mission
Cars Zone AU was founded in 2026 by a collective of Australian automotive historians and researchers who felt the digital record of our local industry was becoming fragmented.
Our goal is to build a high-fidelity, research-led home for every model manufactured on Australian soil from 1948 to 2017—connecting the road stats, the race results, and the cultural stories into a single, searchable archive.
Editorial Standards
We prioritize primary sources including official manufacturer archives, museum records, and contemporary editorial from the era (Wheels, Motor, etc.).
Every AI-generated image is explicitly labeled as an "Illustrative Showcase" until a through-cleared, licensed historical photo is available. Authenticity is our primary growth metric.