Following a well-attended investor briefing session and an overwhelmingly positive market response, RetroRides.com.au, Australia’s pioneering digital platform for classic and collector car enthusiasts, has officially opened expressions of interest for its first investment round.
Timed with the official launch of its revamped fully-featured website, Retro Rides is accelerating into its next phase — offering investors, car enthusiasts, and dealers an opportunity to be part of a high-growth digital disruptor in a sector valued at $9.92 billion
“The market has spoken, and it’s clear there’s huge demand for a purpose-built, digitally native solution that does more than just list cars,” Cameron Jurd, Co-Founder of Retro Rides and former Nine Network executive said.
“Retro Rides brings together premium storytelling, secure transactions, and an engaged community — all under one roof.”
The platform is founded by a powerhouse team alongside Jurd, including Richard Fowler, who scaled Collecting Cars APAC to over $150 million in sales within three years and is also backed by a world-class editorial team, with the likes of Michael Stahl, Glenn Torrens, and Cliff Chambers all on board.
Since launching its market trial in August 2024, Retro Rides has recorded more than 320,000 page views, attracted over 264,000 unique visitors, and generated more than 500,000 YouTube views. Social media activity has also been impressive, with over 13.5 million views to date.
These early results point to a high level of engagement from the classic car community and significant growth potential.
“Our model goes beyond transactions — we’re building the home of classic car culture,” said Jurd.
With print media in decline and most online classifieds focused solely on advertising, Retro Rides is uniquely positioned to serve an underserved yet passionate market.
The platform offers expert-led, video-first content produced by some of Australia’s most respected automotive journalists.
Listings on the site are verified for quality and authenticity, while all buyers and sellers are ID-verified through a secure digital on-boarding process, ensuring genuine transactions and minimising the risk of scams or fraudulent activity.
Beyond the marketplace, the platform enables access to exclusive discussions, car club directories, enthusiast events, and direct interaction with industry experts.
The mobile-first design ensures a seamless user experience for a digital-savvy audience.
The new Retro Rides platform offers clear advantages to classic and collector car dealers. With tailored subscription packages, dealers gain access to a curated, high-quality audience and the ability to list multiple vehicles with greater visibility for a single flat fee.
Every listing is supported by bespoke social media campaigns, secure enquiry channels, and optional vehicle valuation tools to enhance buyer confidence and streamline the sales process.
Following strong interest in the online investor briefing session held on 2nd April, Retro Rides is now accepting formal expressions of interest.
Interested parties are invited to connect with Cameron Jurd via [email protected] to better understand the opportunity and growth trajectory.
This investment opportunity offers a front-row seat to Australia’s next breakout digital platform — and the chance to own a stake in a high-value market that continues to grow year on year.
Contact details:
Vicky De George
0405 151 485
