Published by Murray Publishers Pty Ltd: Sydney 1985
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This complete 12-volume run of Wheels Magazine for 1985 offers a superb snapshot of the Australian motoring scene during one of the most fascinating transitional periods in automotive history. Published monthly by Murray Publishers Pty Ltd of Sydney, the collection spans January through December 1985 and captures the era when Australian manufacturers were rapidly evolving through new technologies, fuel injection, turbocharging, front-wheel drive platforms, and increasingly international influences. Across the set are major features on Holden Commodores, Ford Falcons, Brock performance models, the revolutionary front-drive Mitsubishi Magna, Mazda RX7 developments, VL Commodores with Nissan power, Subaru touring wagons, BMW sports sedans, hot hatch comparisons, and numerous road tests and industry stories that now serve as an invaluable time capsule of mid-1980s motoring culture.
The magazines remain highly visual and instantly recognisable with their bold period graphic design and iconic cover photography, many featuring cars that have since become highly collectible Australian classics. Notable issues include the January 1985 Falcon versus Commodore comparison, the May "Brock Versus Europe" feature, the June issue previewing the all-new EA Falcon, and the December issue celebrating Holden's Nissan-powered VL Commodore. The set charts an extraordinary year in automotive development and provides period commentary, advertisements, technical reviews, motorsport coverage, and contemporary buyer impressions that are increasingly sought after by collectors, restorers, and enthusiasts researching original specifications and automotive history.
Presented as a complete consecutive yearly set, these magazines have excellent display appeal and substantial reference value for anyone interested in Australian motoring heritage. Complete annual runs of Wheels are becoming increasingly difficult to source intact, particularly from the highly nostalgic and culturally significant 1980s period. Whether purchased for research, garage reading, display alongside a classic Holden or Ford, or simply for the enjoyment of authentic period motoring journalism, this collection represents a wonderful surviving archive from the golden age of Australian automotive publishing and will strongly appeal to collectors of Australiana, classic car enthusiasts, and followers of Holden, Ford, Mazda, Brock, and Australian performance motoring history."
Light wear to covers as shown. No loose pages. Clean and well presented copies in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
