Cars you don't see many of anymore

[HIPO]

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by HIPO

This was mint!

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That Fairmont!

So nice to see one restored to original and not given the GT-HO treatment.

[HIPO]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

That Fairmont!

So nice to see one restored to original and not given the GT-HO treatment.

Yep, sort of why i dont do many meets anymore too. All going the same route with mods & models, including the U.S. stuff.
So many cool models that never get imported. I think the right models later 70's, through to the 90's cars would do well now days, especially as the population ages.

[Tonz]

Originally Posted by HIPO

Honda Z @ Barossa Cars & Coffee. Gotta love 10" wheels!

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when you drive the first one of these in NZ and they go like the clappers you know your onto some special memories

[Dr Terry]

Originally Posted by HIPO

Yep, sort of why i dont do many meets anymore too. All going the same route with mods & models, including the U.S. stuff.
So many cool models that never get imported. I think the right models later 70's, through to the 90's cars would do well now days, especially as the population ages.

I like stock originals too, but I don't believe the era is that important. I get just as much satisfaction looking at a stock FJ Special as I do a restored XB Fairmont or a mint EB GT.

Dr Terry

[roKWiz]

Can appreciate a nice Fairlane Ghia. Immaculate condition in what looks like army green ?

[PepeLePew]

Off to MEL for a change and in the ADL long term overflow...something about this thing just makes me want to have it.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Can appreciate a nice Fairlane Ghia. Immaculate condition in what looks like army green ?

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Harvest Green, which effectively replaced Congo Green. Congo was by far the better colour.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Dr Terry

I like stock originals too, but I don't believe the era is that important. I get just as much satisfaction looking at a stock FJ Special as I do a restored XB Fairmont or a mint EB GT.

Dr Terry

Same for me, any model in original condition. I don't mind a few tasteful mods if done in the name of preservation or improving a key area.

[XR Martin]

I think it's a GTX? (1.6 Turbo awd)

[XR Martin]

ST205 GT4 on the Monaro highway in Canberra.

[uranium_death]

Originally Posted by XR Martin

ST205 GT4 on the Monaro highway in Canberra.

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[DFB FGXR6]

AU II Fairmont sedan in Silhouette, Tickford Body Kit and the optional 5.0 V8. Loved the subtle warble they have with the standard exhaust.

[XR Martin]

First gen Disco 3 door, then an XB Goss green top, with the number plate THEGOSS.

[ford71V8]

Saw a very tidy Nissan Bluebird.
Reminded me of George Fury days:

[Sprintey]

What a thing of beauty that XW Fairmont in the burgundy/black vinyl roof is.
Such style, tasteful chrome. So nice.


And on the Magna's and 380s above, they were really good cars, and solid. I preferred them to the hire VZ's back in the day. One work run was a Magna V6 from Kununnurra to Wyndham and back and I loved the power, comfort and the frameless windows as I sped past the incredible boab trees dotting that landscape.

[OneMadMan]

Originally Posted by Sprintey

And on the Magna's and 380s above, they were really good cars, and solid. I preferred them to the hire VZ's back in the day. One work run was a Magna V6 from Kununnurra to Wyndham and back and I loved the power, comfort and the frameless windows as I sped past the incredible boab trees dotting that landscape.

Yes I have to admit, the 380 series II Mitsi was an excellent thing. Only gripes were the poor economy:



and the lack of turning circle.

The above pic shows the absolute best economy I could get out of it over a 2 week trip while in Tassie. I'm talking about this:

As soon as it started, I would select drive and nurse it at no more than 20% pedal, ever, over a full tank, that's the best I could get. It did everything perfectly I thought, Toyota quality 100%.

[BENT_8]

Originally Posted by OneMadMan

Yes I have to admit, the 380 series II Mitsi was an excellent thing. Only gripes were the poor economy:

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and the lack of turning circle.

The above pic shows the absolute best economy I could get out of it over a 2 week trip while in Tassie. I'm talking about this:

As soon as it started, I would select drive and nurse it at no more than 20% pedal, ever, over a full tank, that's the best I could get. It did everything perfectly I thought, Toyota quality 100%.

Im getting a flat 10 doing 70/30 highway/urban from the manual VRX i just bought.
Using a bit more than 20% throttle at times too...

[Trendseeker]

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[janddbone]

We have a 3.5 Magna 4 speed auto. Economy is 10 - 11 doesn't matter if I am cruising or rolling around with the trailer on. Ha ha.

[Citroënbender]

I drove a VR spec of late series Magnæ for about 18km yesterday. It was somewhat tired and grubby but still reminded so much of the AU and B-series Falcons. Even the airbag looks like it might almost fit an AU.

[peaterj]

A tidy VH Commodore and 2 door Corolla at the same house as the Corolla wagon from a couple of weeks ago, picture taken through a dirty windscreen.

[Sprintey]

A nice VS in two-tone today, looked well kept.

[DFB FGXR6]

Spotted this lovely XP Falcon Delux wagon while walking the dog this afternoon. A few meters ahead was a HR Holden wagon.................must have been the day for classic wagons. Both stood out in a sea of same-same dual cabs.



Just look at how simple the lines are, which could come across as "boring", but at least there is stylistic proportion a sense of prettiness to the design. This goes back to a comment I made about new cars being a race to see who can design the ugliest car.

[Sprintey]

Car and Driver tried to quantify what makes a station wagon:

https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...wagon-feature/

"a length about 2.6 times the width, and a width about 1.3 times the height."

[DFB FGXR6]

Not that you came across many of them in the first place, but I spotted a BF LTD the other day. And if that wasn't rare enough for you, of which there were 279 BF LTD's made, well this one was painted in Vibe.

(Not an LTD, but shows the colour pretty well. Vibe with the China Beige interior would have been a stunning combo..................





With paint code B4, Vibe was introduced in October 2004 on a few run-out BA's, but is mostly known for being used on BA MK II and BF models. Vibe was discontinued in October 2006.

Available on the following -

- XT Sedan/Wagon
- Futura Sedan/Wagon
- Fairmont
- Fairmont Ghia
- XR6 / XR6T / XR8 Sedan/Ute
- Fairlane Ghia
- Fairlane G220 / G8
- LTD
- FPV Sedans

For FPV, it was offered in the following stripe combinations -

BA - Orange stripes only.

BA MK II - Orange or Silver, Orange seat stitching.

BF - Orange, Gold and White, Silver seat stitching.

[OneMadMan]

[Tonz]

whats the lower one

[Citroënbender]

European Carp

[OneMadMan]

Originally Posted by Tonz

whats the lower one

Porsche Cayenne I think. Didn't have time to read the rear badge. You can see the one on the bonnet - Just.