Holden to bring back Sandman in 2015 as a wagon & ute

[csv8]

read in Cars Guide Sandman to return in 2015. Couldn't
Cut paste article . At least Holden is sending Commy out in style .Not like someone else who shall remain nameless...

[Sioso]

I'd rather a blown 5L than a canopy!

Turns out not to even be a canopy, just found the article, they are going to apply Sandman badges to wagons and utes.......
http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news...3#.VN2s_C7SnPs

[Polyal]

GMH will whore anything

[RANGEREST]

Originally Posted by Polyal

GMH will whore anything

Problem is Ford will whore nothing.

[1TUFFUTE]

Originally Posted by velvet

Problem is Ford will whore nothing.

That's not a problem if your not into whores........ They breed bad cars and debt that results in cheaper nastier cars down the line.....oh wait.....that's Holden now, and their foreseeable future!

[XBGTFGGTP]

Gay, just like a FWD Crumbledore. At least Ford are retiring Falcon with some dignity rather than having it turning tricks on the corner.

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by velvet

Problem is Ford will whore nothing.

Ford were quite happy to whore the GT badge.

[Sprintey]

I wondered when someone would mentioned the Sundowner! Good stuff. How about a 300C based 'Drifter', lol.

Problem with the Falcon ute is the split between the tub and the cabin. Has anyone fitted a rear canopy to the tub that has access through to the cab?
Great strength of the Falcon ute is the ability to do a 3 seater with column shift.

[DanielXR8]

Originally Posted by Polyal

GMH will whore anything

You aren't familiar with both iterations of Falcon Cobra obviously.

[burnz]

Originally Posted by csv8

read in Cars Guide Sandman to return in 2015. Couldn't
Cut paste article . At least Holden is sending Commy out in style .Not like someone else who shall remain nameless...

sounds good..

how long has it been that we actually see a "panel van" on the roads...

gees I miss them, shaggin wagons..

[CoupeKing]

Well after the Collingwoodore and the Lowndes SS-V, they finally got something right.

[DJM83]

a ute with a canopy or a blown V8 falcon. I know what id choose.

XR8 is going out in style in my eyes.

I think there will be a new Hyundai for the OP soon...

[chookaradley]

Originally Posted by DJM83

a ute with a canopy or a blown V8 falcon. I know what id choose.

XR8 is going out in style in my eyes.

I think there will be a new Hyundai for the OP soon...

That's all fine, if you can get your hands on a blown V8. The one hero car in the range and most pundits can't get their hands on one. I'm no Holden fan but at least they are showing a modicum of respect to their hardcore fans.

[arronm]

I just need some sandman stickers




I had one like this in 1982

[Batmobile]

Originally Posted by arronm

I just need some sandman stickers

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I had one like this in 1982

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They were definitely great times. Driving to the drive-in with your girl, drive-in filled with panel vans( in the '80's , you would have both panel vans and commercial vans of all descriptions , covered in a array of murals - never forget the van Coco Cola brought out in a promo ) combi's , and all things V8's
...

[nstg8a]

Lol, 6k for the canopy to convert your ve/vf to a quasi panelvan... Or 7k if you have a pre ve....

You would have to be keen.

[1TUFFUTE]

Originally Posted by arronm

I just need some sandman stickers

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I had one like this in 1982

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Don't mind both those cars.....but if there's NO retro design or legit styling then your disgracing the badge.
And looking at those two.....there is absolutely nothing the same or retro in the new wagon. BAD IDEA.

Maybe ford SHould have called the last XR8 the GTHO........Holden, yeah good one

[arronm]

Originally Posted by 1TUFFUTE

Don't mind both those cars.....but if there's NO retro design or legit styling then your disgracing the badge.
And looking at those two.....there is absolutely nothing the same or retro in the new wagon. BAD IDEA.

Maybe ford SHould have called the last XR8 the GTHO........Holden, yeah good one

I agree, was only taking the ****.

BUT what ford should have done is NOT drop the wagon. That just left a big hole for holden to fill.

When it came time for a new work car for me what choice did I really have?

[Sprintey]

Originally Posted by arronm

I agree, was only taking the ****.

BUT what ford should have done is NOT drop the wagon. That just left a big hole for holden to fill.

When it came time for a new work car for me what choice did I really have?

Well they have a RWD Australian wagon, LPG wagon, high series wagon, sporty wagons of 6 and V8, and these can run on E85 ethanol if you're feeling green. Then you get the interior upgrades which are quite nice and a truckload of tech, and then they were 5-10K cheaper than before. You can even order a country pack with increased clearance on their base wagon. All of this, just not at Ford.

[Davehoos]

There are a few vans [White] locally but I did a google for a picture, they refer to specialty body modifications of various suppliers.


YES it all comes own to they stopped making the falcon wagon-and should have kept the LWB as the basic falcon name plate if the real reson was they had too many varients, and if it was cost[unlikely] relocate the assembly line to a developing country that wants it.

been difficult to find a replacement for my BF.

[desGT]

Originally Posted by arronm

...the wagon. That just left a big hole for holden to fill.

Yes, and its why I ended up purchasing a Gen-F SV Tourer (wagon) after BF and FG GTs. Needed extra space for trips including diving - the GT just couldn't fit it all (for both of us).

And yes, the car is (basically) great. As a driver, the GT was rawer and a bit more "fun", probably because it lacked the electronic stuff so now prevalent, but the GEN-F (340) is a great Aussie car - I would/may get another one before they finish.

I had a new XB "Suferoo" 351 panel van back in the 70's. Rear decked out by Ford with (mandatory:-) curtains, side storage, rear seat that came down into a bed. Went/camped around Australia in it.

[Chopped]

Originally Posted by 1TUFFUTE

Don't mind both those cars.....but if there's NO retro design or legit styling then your disgracing the badge.

So what was the FPV GS then (apart from a rebadged XR8) ?

[MITCHAY]

The new age ones maybe a ute with a canopy but unless it is close to this then don't bother.

[RANGEREST]

Originally Posted by MITCHAY

The new age ones maybe a ute with a canopy but unless it is close to this then don't bother.

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Going by the article it's just a sticker pack.
And the Red Bull one was a one off, pretty much all fibreglass, by 888.

[Sprintey]

The way I see it both the XR8 and Sandman are going out with style.

You can get conversions for the VE/F ute that cover over the roof - removing the rear glass will result in at least some of that internal length that the old panel vans had - surf beasts! One of these would be a good promotional vehicle for any business, nothing else on the roads looks like it.

Now, if they omit the rear doors and make a proper panel van out of the wagon.... hmmm!

Good on Holden for keeping wagons going.

[Raptor]

So is that what this was all about?





A ute crossed with a sports wagon does not equal a panel van, though at least they're making some attempt with the local stuff while its still here, unlike that other brand.

[cheap]

Originally Posted by Raptor

So is that what this was all about?

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A ute crossed with a sports wagon does not equal a panel van, though at least they're making some attempt with the local stuff while its still here, unlike that other brand.

If someone can convince people to actually fornicate in the back of that, then they deserve recognition.

[fgpsi]

Originally Posted by Raptor

So is that what this was all about?

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A ute crossed with a sports wagon does not equal a panel van, though at least they're making some attempt with the local stuff while its still here, unlike that other brand.

Correct. The original sandman was a ute with a canopy slapped on the back. Are they even offering a canopy with this new sandman ute?

[deluxe_]

Looks shocking. Waste of money and resources.

[sunnycoast_fg]

I can understand the ute being called a Sandman, but not a wagon.

Not all Sandmans were panel vans.