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History of the ’86 Suzuki Mighty Boy, aka the “BIGRIG”

History of the ’86 Suzuki Mighty Boy, aka the “BIGRIG”
Oct 24 2022 1 Comment

Suzuki Mighty Boy 1986 SS40T – PS-QL variant, the Australian Mighty Boy. The Japanese Suzuki Mighty Boy (SS40T) was produced from February 1983 to January 1988. The Suzuki Mighty Boy still has a following in Japan and Australia. The 1986 Suzuki Mighty Boy Variant (SS40T – PS-QL) “BIGRIG” is the flagship of Microcar Models Australia. […]

History of the Lightburn Zeta Utility, A Car That Could Do It All

History of the Lightburn Zeta Utility, A Car That Could Do It All
Sep 14 2022 2 Comments

The Zeta ‘Runabout’ Sedan, it is true, was spacious and convenient enough to carry most loads, at least in a recreational or small-job capacity. But it was not the most suitable vehicle for business- or fleet-owners. Lightburn & Co., however, would not let a large piece of the market slip away, and so they developed […]

From Germany to Australia, the History of the 1960 Goggomobil

From Germany to Australia, the History of the 1960 Goggomobil
May 15 2022 1 Comment

From 1959–1961 Bill Buckle of Sydney famously imported the Goggomobil from Germany into Australia and in 1960 using the base of the successful Goggomobil Dart sedan, produced the Carryall delivery van completely in-house from his own unique design. The concept was to produce a utilitarian van that would have a cheap purchase price, was efficient […]

Microcar Models’ Danny Draper is Latest hobbyDB Shareholder

Microcar Models’ Danny Draper is Latest hobbyDB Shareholder
Jul 31 2020

Danny Draper of Microcar Models Australia is the newest shareholder in hobbyDB. MMA is a small company that makes minuscule models of microscopic cars. But they still think big. “Our desire is for microcars and bubble cars not previously made or to reimagine those known but longer available,” said Danny, founder of the company. Started […]

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