BRYAN & TRACEY LITTLE - BRIBIE ISLAND, QUEENSLAND

WHEN we heard there was some unique metal rolling around this year’s Cooly Rocks On festival (see p.42 for full feature), we set out on a mission to spot Bryan and Tracey Little’s split-window Kombi and Ford Sunliner convertible amongst the thousands of assembled cars.

- ASHLEIGH WILSON

We found them parked side by side, which was where we caught up with the married couple to talk about their love of classic cars.

You’ve both got some rare rides! Tell us about them.

BL: I’ve got a 1960 Ford Galaxie Sunliner convertible. There are only six in Australia, and three are in Queensland. It’s got a 351 Cleveland in it with a C4 automatic. The engine, transmission, brakes and suspension have all been rebuilt during my ownership.

TL: I drive a 1965 split-window Kombi called Charlie. She’s a genuine Westfalia. The uniqueness of this one is that she’s got what they call a turret-top – a little pop-top. The story of Charlie is that an American bought her in Germany and travelled through Europe with her in the 60s. He then got a job in the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme and brought her over. That’s when she was converted to right-hand drive.

What’s the history of your Sunliner, Bryan?