My View Of Highball Cars And Coffee 10

Highball Cars And Coffee is the go-to meet up for Melbourne car enthusiasts, showcasing a wide variety of cars from Japanese tuners to modern supercars and everything in between. The 10th edition of the event was held at it’s usual location of Bosch HQ in Clayton and once again, the place was packed. Today might’ve been a bit gloomy with the constant cloud, but that didn’t seem to matter with such a characterful selection of cars on display.

One of the first cars I saw after arriving was this Nissan Z – the first new Z car since the 370Z in 2008. Nissan has fallen on hard times recently but decided to revive the Z badge with styling cues from older Z models such as the 300ZX and the original 240Z. This car looks to be factory fresh without any modifications.

This MG ZT is a spiced-up version of the rather mundane Rover 75, produced before both companies were killed off almost 20 years ago. An uncommon sight on Australian roads, the ZT was a half-hearted attempt at a sports sedan which didn’t gain much notoriety.

The Cayman GT4 is more than capable on it’s own, but Porsche decided to take it a step further and make an RS version. Complete with an upgraded aero kit, a bigger engine from the 911 GT3 and a raft of other enhancements, it’s designed to provide an unparalleled driving experience. Word obviously got around quick.

This tastefully modified EK Civic caught my attention with it’s stance, colour and wheel combination. There isn’t a lot more to add really.

When it comes to automotive icons, the Audi Quattro is right up there as it changed the face of rallying. The original car, or the Ur-Quattro as it’s called, proved to the world that 4WD was the supreme drive type for loose-surface racing. This homologation special is a very rare car and a definite highlight for any car enthusiast.

It wouldn’t be cars and coffee without a V12 Lamborghini. The Aventador SVJ Roadster is one of the most evocative cars you can buy, combining insane looks with insane performance. It will always generate a crowd, even if it isn’t being revved. Such is the draw of a proper supercar.

The Willy’s Jeep, or general purpose vehicle may not have been the most advanced from of transportation, but it was highly robust and extremely simple to ensure reliability on the battlefield. Seeing one of these things in original condition was an unexpected treat.

Toyota already made a splash with their GR Yaris, but they didn’t stop there and decided to make a GR version of their boring but highly successful Corolla. It uses the same engine as the GR Yaris and the same 4WD system for a potent hot-hatch that’s built for driving pleasure.

Blake T Jones’ Honda NSX has gained something of a cult following and has undergone several changes over the time that he’s owned it. The car still maintains that distinctive central exit exhaust and dark green colouration, but he’s added some new five-spoke OZ Wheels and a proper rear wing to further improve what was already a fantastic package.

The new BMW M4 has had a mixed reception across the car community, but one thing that cannot be understated is the performance. In fact, BMW are so proud of it that they decided to revive the CSL moniker for a special, limited-run version. I may not be a fan of the way it looks but doesn’t matter so much when it’s a CSL.

Those were just some of the special cars that made it out today. Be sure to check out the rest of the photos below! Thanks to all the people that put this wonderful show together.