About Us
LARRIKIN
MATT
Originally from Brisbane, growing up I only had a small interest in cars, and certainly knew nothing about mechanics. That all changed during high-school when Oscar was the first in our friend group to own a 4WD. From there, my love for 4WDing, and everything automotive started to explode; teaching myself everything I know now through my mates, and countless YouTube videos.
In 2021, I moved to Canberra to pursue my career as a developing professional athlete at the AIS.
While in Canberra, I was interested to find out that there was a huge car scene, but it was limited to mainly AUSDM and JDM clubs. Hence, the creation of my own 4WD club, originally under the name 'CBR RIGS'.
In the span of a year, we expanded our group to around 70 members locally, and I decided it was time to take things to the next level. I knew that our weekend adventures and antics needed to be shared, to inspire others alike to get out and give it a crack!
From here, Lifted Larrikins was born.
In 2023, I signed my first professional volleyball contract overseas, and now I spend most of my year away. However, the second I land on Aussie soil, it's straight into working on cars and getting out camping.
I plan on taking the Larrikins brand and community all the way to the top; living by my favourite motto:
"I'm not a mechanic... I'm just a bloke with some tools and access to the internet."
VEHICLES OWNED:
2008 ZD30 CRD Patrol
1997 1HZ+T 80 Series
1997 1FZFE 80 Series
2009 M57N2 BMW x5
LARRIKIN
COOPER
Born and raised in Brisbane, I’ve always spent my free time out and about! Whether it's with Dad on the go-kart track, out on the dam skiing, or camping with mates, I’ve always kept busy by having fun!
Since finishing school in 2021, my love for cars in general (4WD's and street cars), quickly grew into an addiction. The first car I purchased was a BMW E30 from my grandparents, which I still own and absolutely love; and my first 4WD was a 2013 N70 Hilux!
I owned the Hilux for 4 years, spending all of my money and putting in countless hours of work and research, to create the most capable 4WD for my needs. However, all good things must come to an end, and it was recently sold; hoping to replace it with something even more solid in the future!
I always like to push my abilities, whether it's on the track or in the bush, with the goal of becoming a better driver in every situation.
At the end of the day, nothing beats a black night full of stars, sitting next to a campfire, being surrounded by your mates, and a few beers to go around!
VEHICLES OWNED:
1990 BMW E30 318i
2001 BMW E46 220i
2013 1KD N70 Hilux
1988 7M-GTE MK3 Supra Limited
1992 1UZ Soarer Limited
1982 12R RN40 Hilux
1969/1996 1FZFE Lite Sout/80 Series
2014 1KD N70 Hilux
1996 1UZ LS400
LARRIKIN
OSCAR
Born and raised in Brisbane, I have recently gone on to graduate University with a Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) - and am now working full-time as a Town Planner.
While I have a great work gig, my true passion is 4WDing, camping, and exploring what Australia has to offer.
Currently, my weekends consist of knocking off on a Friday, and boosting off to the nearest camp site to meet the rest of the boys. Beach? Bush? Wherever has the coldest beer.
My daily driver is a N80 Hilux, with a few extra mods to help tackle the Woolies carpark. I can’t wait to share with you some of the awesome places it takes us.
4WD'S OWNED:
1999 5L LN167 Hilux
2016 1GD N80 Hilux
1969/1996 1FZFE Lite Sout/80 Series
LARRIKIN
KIMBERLY
Brissy boy through and through - and have been camping with the family, fishing with Pop, or 4WDing, ever since I could walk.
I will always remember going out in Dad's mint 1HD-FTE 100 Series (GOD'S MOTOR), or his H Motor 40 Series (NOT GOD'S MOTOR). Also being able to travel to some pretty cool places as a kid including;
Brisbane - Birdsville - Innamincka
Brisbane - Broome via the Gibb River Road
My love for adventure started at a very young age.
After getting my licence in 2020, along with my first car (bog stock 2006 N70 Hilux), I quickly began kitting it out with everything to make camping easier/more practical... And of course turning the 1KD into an Owl with the classic P-Plater spec. exhaust.
Since finishing school in 2020, and Uni more recently, I work as a Contracts Administrator for a construction company (ultimate concrete cowboy). However, I love to spend every spare second away from work in the shed, getting covered in oil from the Stout, or out in the new N80 enjoying the great spots SEQ has to offer - of course with great mates and even greater beveraginos!
VEHICLES OWNED
2006 1KD N70 Hilux
2022 1GD N80 Hilux
2012 KTM 350 EXCF
2001 GSXR-600
1969/1996 1FZFE Lite Sout/80 Series