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11-08-2005, 09:30 PM | #61 | |||
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And would you look at that. Out of all those awards listed in the previous post 3 commodores to 1 falcon. You can safely say more Aussie means SFA to the majority. |
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11-08-2005, 09:36 PM | #62 | ||
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i rekon a funny thing bout this is yeah there body designs, the vt vx shape is opel, the vn vp had the us caprice look, the finniest thing is saw was a docco on the cold war, fighting in serbia or sumwhere like that and a bunch of millitants were driving in a vb commo, but opel which is virtually identical to the commo
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11-08-2005, 09:56 PM | #63 | |||
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11-08-2005, 10:02 PM | #65 | ||
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loll good point, another funni sight is the arab drinfting vids going round on the net, and theres vt cop cars goin after em
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11-08-2005, 10:03 PM | #66 | |||
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12-08-2005, 12:33 AM | #67 | ||||
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Camira was a locally designed, engineered and built version of the worldwide 'J car' platform....it was a brilliantly designed car which blitzed the competition in performance, ride and handling, amongst other things. Yes, the Camira was, at the time, the benchmark of the medium car class. But as we all know, it was let down by it's poor build quality, which could be attributed to teething problems with advanced (at the time) material and assembly technologies. On the other hand, the Ford Laser and Telstar were initially locally assembled Mazdas, later becoming fully imported, rebadged Mazdas. It is obvious, at least in that era, who made more of an effort to be Australian throughout their range. Quote:
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12-08-2005, 12:41 AM | #68 | |||
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12-08-2005, 12:55 AM | #69 | |||
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There should be a survey in the public which brand do they associate with Australia more. I bet at least 7/10 the answer would be Holden. However knowledgable folks know that neither are uniquely Australian regardless of how much is made, designed etc here. Lets make them both Australian everything and watch everyone b**ch about the prices. I couldnt wait for that laugh. |
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12-08-2005, 01:25 AM | #70 | ||
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The later LH and LJ Toranas were Aussie designed
original was a modified Vauxhall. |
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12-08-2005, 01:34 AM | #71 | |||
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12-08-2005, 01:41 AM | #72 | |||
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We have Mitchay here to post tangents for the blue team and he does his best! He's young, but he does show commitment. You rick on the other hand a surely a driven individual, staying up well past your cocoa time to post manic nonsense on behalf of camira lovers everywhere. Son you deserve your green gemini badge, wear it proudly, in shopping centres and at computer swap meets. Let them know you are rick defender of the red. |
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12-08-2005, 01:52 AM | #74 | |||
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When the rubber breaks or i need to tow a boat Ill get a Commodore lol. They are nice cars but just dont cater to my needs. |
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http://groups.msn.com/CamiraCommunit...o&PhotoID=1629 http://groups.msn.com/CamiraCommunit...o&PhotoID=1679 http://groups.msn.com/CamiraCommunit...o&PhotoID=1793 http://groups.msn.com/CamiraCommunit...to&PhotoID=840 http://groups.msn.com/CamiraCommunit...o&PhotoID=1786 :hihi: These'll keep ya happy Rick69 |
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12-08-2005, 09:54 AM | #79 | ||||
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That's just not right - I'd be worried if I saw that much smoke in FRONT of me... :hihi:
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Dude you call that a car lol. Whats goin on here. Comes no where near the TX5. I can pull more smoke than that. But after a few tyres I realized what was the point.
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12-08-2005, 12:34 PM | #81 | |||
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Holden were using design queues from other GM divisions. It's not surprising they "look" like other engines (eg. external oil pump .. ah la Buick, Olds, Pontiac (BOP) etc ........ alloy timing cover .. ah al BOP, etc, etc). It's basically like saying Ford copied GM with the introduction of the OHV Y-block in '54 ... |
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12-08-2005, 12:45 PM | #82 | ||
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Geez these South Aussies really have got some explaining to do , they make the commodorre and the magna,
Gee you really are a funny lot! LOL , hahaha
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12-08-2005, 07:37 PM | #84 | ||
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Lol yeah but i wouldnt of referred to it as a car. I would of called it s**t on wheels.
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No Rick69 tonight? he's late for his nightly humiliation!
Still maybe tonight he has Cubs. I've hear he almost has Greg Murphy badge for hus creation of elasticised cardboard sideburns. : |
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He's still pushing the VL home from school.
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12-08-2005, 07:59 PM | #90 | |||
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I agree both are multinationals FORD just happend to stick with the same name for Australia, if that makes GMC's Holden more unique, more aussie a bigger deal, so be it.
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