Cars you don't see many of anymore

[stock1991]

I remember the LE, they were all the same colour burgundy, I think. I was in high school and one of the teachers, father owned it I also remember just out high school a mates dad rebuilt a 253 in a ute ,for him. No idea what he did to it but not much was quicker than his 253 HQ ute, oh manual of course

[roKWiz]

Beaut clean VN Commodore this morning, (Franco ride) simple lowering job on chaser rims.

[Swordie]

Ford Probe - saw one today in vgc.

[roKWiz]

Another one for Franco this morning. Don't see to many now.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by Swordie

Ford Probe - saw one today in vgc.

I drove past a very nice silver Ford Cougar Eibach last week, havent seen one for ages.

These and the Probes are not that bad IMO.

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by Tonz

did you actually see a tow ball? might have been tied onto rear bumper... just a thought

Haha maybe. Very unusual car to see towing a trailer that’s for sure.

[Citroënbender]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Another one for Franco this morning. Don't see to many now.

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There was one on this week’s DCOA last night. Sideways busting an orange arrow.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

There was one on this week’s DCOA last night. Sideways busting an orange arrow.

Old footage, later caught doing 160 in a 100 zone.

[stock1991]

My unicorn, ZK Fairlane, sentimental reasons. The owner has owned it 10 years and I asked was it converted to run on unleaded, he looked confused and said it's dual fuel he runs mostly on gas. Was in outstanding condition considering it's his daily and around 40 years old.

[Tonz]

is that SA plates? the women maybe related to someone who gives me nightmares.

[stock1991]

haha , maybe I should've protected her identity. Car lives in Tanunda

[Swordie]

Originally Posted by stock1991

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My unicorn, ZK Fairlane, sentimental reasons. The owner has owned it 10 years and I asked was it converted to run on unleaded, he looked confused and said it's dual fuel he runs mostly on gas. Was in outstanding condition considering it's his daily and around 40 years old.

ZK was a very prestigious car when new. It was days when there were hardly any Europeans around like BMW and Mercedes. On the weekend I was driving past BMW, Mercedes and Porsche dealers. Its amazing how big these dealers are compared to old days.

[Tonz]

Originally Posted by stock1991

haha , maybe I should've protected her identity. Car lives in Tanunda

maybe not but scared the hell outta me for a sec.

[xkxlxm]

This morning: XG panel van full reg; two XF utes, one full reg/one club permit; two Corolla sedans, third generation circa 1974, both full reg; a Nissan Skyline or Pintara sedan, circa 1986-88, older driver, full reg. And a red Focus sedan (could have done with a polish or clean) second generation (wiki tells me there was also a facelift 2nd gen but this one was early 2nd gen).

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by xkxlxm

This morning: XG panel van full reg; two XF utes, one full reg/one club permit; two Corolla sedans, third generation circa 1974, both full reg; a Nissan Skyline or Pintara sedan, circa 1986-88, older driver, full reg. And a red Focus sedan (could have done with a polish or clean) second generation (wiki tells me there was also a facelift 2nd gen but this one was early 2nd gen).

Sounds like you went for a drive in the country.

[xkxlxm]

Greensborough/Eltham (the Focus was a hatch, not a sedan ... ) maybe verging on country at Eltham

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Sounds like you went for a drive in the country.

[.:4:.]

Early 90s grinner 2wd hilux, dual cab extended frame and extended ally tray. Im more used to the 3rd load axle conversion then a normal 4 wheel extended ute.
Although, i did work with a bloke years ago with a bagged rodeo 'shorty'. So it was bagged to sit on the ground, single cab with the frame shortened to accept a tubbed dual cab tray. So 3 foot or so shorter then a regular single cab or dual cab, tray completely usless as it had the compressor, tank and metering block in it.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by .:4:.

Early 90s grinner 2wd hilux, dual cab extended frame and extended ally tray. Im more used to the 3rd load axle conversion then a normal 4 wheel extended ute.
Although, i did work with a bloke years ago with a bagged rodeo 'shorty'. So it was bagged to sit on the ground, single cab with the frame shortened to accept a tubbed dual cab tray. So 3 foot or so shorter then a regular single cab or dual cab, tray completely usless as it had the compressor, tank and metering block in it.

Whatever happened to the mini truck craze. Did they run out of airbags ?

[ford71V8]

That one is very impressive though not my thing....young girl owner builder, did a lot herself and aquired all sorts of skills....its a great story

[XR Martin]

I actually saw one yesterday, same vintage Hilux but single cab with P-plates.

Same carpark had a lifted 5th gen Hilux dual cab.
Solid front axle with leafs!
Looked cool, but no thanks.

[stock1991]

More of I can't remember ever seeing one of these before. It's a Honda, looking like a real MG from far away.



and this, count on one hand how many I've seen in the wild.

[kevino]

Originally Posted by stock1991

More of I can't remember ever seeing one of these before. It's a Honda, looking like a real MG from far away.

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and this, count on one hand how many I've seen in the wild.

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Honda S600

[Tonz]

drove the first Honda N600 Scamp granted a 2 door trying to resemble original Austin Mini, in Christchurch brand new they were no slouch on the road.

[kevino]

Those early Honda s were impressive in their time period.
Advanced.
Not today though just boring except that performance Civic same price as a house.

[DJM83]

I never manage to get pics.
VP 5L Berlina LX wagon in white. Looked completely standard.

[mick taylor]

Originally Posted by Tonz

drove the first Honda N600 Scamp granted a 2 door trying to resemble original Austin Mini, in Christchurch brand new they were no slouch on the road.

I just had 2 of them Hot Wheels sitting in front of my PC screen, 1 cream and other white, but changed to a original Batmobile yesterday.

I can not say that I have seen a Honda N600 Scamp on the road in a long time.

A mate gave me both and 3 Batmobile's and One big old Batmobile that shoots rockets in a original box. I have not even taken it out of the box.

[HIPO]

I remember seeing a Honda Z ?? in the wreckers.... had been rear ended, leaving the steering wheel about 1 ft from coming out the rear window....

[xkxlxm]

40 minutes ago, s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d VR/VS ute, white

[Rallye Sport]

Originally Posted by xkxlxm

40 minutes ago, s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d VR/VS ute, white

I see them from time to time, ex ambulances I think?