Best Australian built car of all time

[buggerlugs]

http://www.news.com.au/business/cele...-1226249784804
This will open up a can of worms..............XA Falcon

[wrongwaynorris]

Absolute NO BRAINER Bolwell Nagari closely followed by the Illinga AF 2

[csv8]

Nah !! the P76!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nstg8a]

a9x..

[Wretched]

hmmmm i'd say the XRGT

[billy302]

Well I think your all wrong, there's only 1 car that has received international recognition from this country.
The Lightburn Zeta from the 1960's.

It went backwards by stopping the engine, turning the key the other way, putting the engine into reverse. I Kid you not.
Theoretically it went as fast in reverse as it did going forwards.
http://www.warrenmoore.com/2010/11/3...cars/?dur=1083

[turbo4me]

Seems Mr Gover likes his Holden's. Very unbiased

[2011G6E]

I think you'd have to go back a fair way...the first Falcon was just a Yank Falcon with a few mods to suit our conditions, the first Holden was probably "more" Australian being designed here, but still drew on it's Chev roots.

[Ford_The_Win]

Originally Posted by 2011G6E

I think you'd have to go back a fair way...the first Falcon was just a Yank Falcon with a few mods to suit our conditions, the first Holden was probably "more" Australian being designed here, but still drew on it's Chev roots.

I thought the 48-215 or whatever they're called was just a rejected Chev design adapted for Aus? So in that case probably no different to early Falcons/

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Ford_The_Win

I thought the 48-215 or whatever they're called was just a rejected Chev design adapted for Aus? So in that case probably no different to early Falcons/

It was, just styled differently.

Also, I can't believe Lewis Bandt's coupe utility isn't mentioned. The concept of the ute had a fundamental impact on the automotive scene, more significant than a lot of the cars in that list.

[gtxb67]

Originally Posted by Ford_The_Win

I thought the 48-215 or whatever they're called was just a rejected Chev design adapted for Aus? So in that case probably no different to early Falcons/

might have been. to me it was a 46? chev with shorter guards and used a '42? model oldsmobile engine, that gm thought was not good enough for it's real customers, so off loaded it to australia where the gullible would love it



best australian car - the xa-xb coupe. very beautiful, great interior. the wrap around dash is fantastic. it took until the eb, for a car's interior to impress me more than the xb interior. obviously technology allowed for more creature comforts, but the basic seating comfort and dash was just outstanding

of course, it isn't really australian, because it was a cross between a torino and mustang

[new2ford]

The words "best Australian built" infer built and perhaps build-quality rather than design but I think they meant to say designed and built. As there was no build quality worth speaking about till the 1990s (if not later... if at all!) that narrows the field somewhat.

So while the P76 is a candidate on design, on the basis of both factors I think we'd pretty much narrow it down to the Territory, recent Falcons maybe. The build quality is still a bit touch and go though!

Holdens were never in the running I think and mostly haven't been Australian designs anyway.

[Olbucko]

Perhaps the XP Falcon, It was Fords last chance to get it right or pack up and leave Aust.

[janddbone]

Although I hate to admit it... The VE.

[351capri]

Originally Posted by brett.r.johnstone

Although I hate to admit it... The VE.

youre kidding mate! the fg range of falcons are streets ahead.

[Pub247]

Originally Posted by 351capri

youre kidding mate! the fg range of falcons are streets ahead.

Unfortunetly their not sure the FG may look better but over design development and platform of the VE is streets ahead of falcon. Its well known that the omega platform is much better than falcon especially the irs rear

[Smoke Pursuit]

Yeh the VE has a superior rear end...

Everything else it lacks though, gearboxes, blind spots, under power V6's, cheap seats, cheap materials.

VEII Omega feels just like a VR Executive, especially in the seat material department....

In saying that however Id still drive an SV6.

[2011G6E]

I think in terms of "impact on the customer" and actual originality of design from here in Oz, you would have to make a three way tie between the HQ Holden, XA Falcon, and VH Valiant. The Valiant and the HQ were, however, the only ones with truly Australian engines at that time (in six cylinder hemi, and the six and eight cylinder Holden engines, not the Chev)

[mik]

Originally Posted by Pub247

Unfortunetly their not sure the FG may look better but over design development and platform of the VE is streets ahead of falcon. Its well known that the omega platform is much better than falcon especially the irs rear

have a look on red teams forum at faults with the ve, streets ahead....... i think your dreaming.

[jpd80]

When we constantly look backwards, we miss seeing what's in front.

I loved the Aussie cars i had in my youth but would I want to own one these days?
Not on your life, these are the good days.

[MethodX]

Originally Posted by gtxb67

might have been. to me it was a 46? chev with shorter guards and used a '42? model oldsmobile engine, that gm thought was not good enough for it's real customers, so off loaded it to australia where the gullible would love it



best australian car - the xa-xb coupe. very beautiful, great interior. the wrap around dash is fantastic. it took until the eb, for a car's interior to impress me more than the xb interior. obviously technology allowed for more creature comforts, but the basic seating comfort and dash was just outstanding

of course, it isn't really australian, because it was a cross between a torino and mustang

And it was released a few years too late, it didnt sell well.
But yes, great to look at today.

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by csv8

Nah !! the P76!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd have to go with this, but add 'Targa Florio' or 'Force 7'

[jixel 78]

Originally Posted by nstg8a

a9x..

+1. A white Hatch please.

[mik]

no doubt......... FG GT

[Burnout]

Originally Posted by csv8

Nah !! the P76!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by GasOLane

I'd have to go with this, but add 'Targa Florio' or 'Force 7'

Must say, I agree!
Then there's the EH with a 179 on board.......

[SSD-85]

My personal list of the best Australian car models:

- Fords: XP, XB, XF, AU, FG

- Holdens: EH, HR, HT, HQ, HZ

- Chryslers: VH, CL, VJ

- Mitsubishi: GH, TP

None of the local Toyotas really capture my interest. Nor do Leylands efforts.

[Bucknaked]

AU Falcon, Series one, forte.

[SSD-85]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

AU Falcon, Series one, forte.

Whilst I agree 100%, I think youll need more than a flamesuit for that one.

[FreddyDUZ747]

Anything BA and Turbo.Fords savior:-)

[F6 R-Spec]

XY GT = legend .
Was the bench mark for all performance cars till the very late 90's
Had it all going for it ,looks, race history, media hipe, wow factor.
Respected by all motor enthusiasts.
All hail the king.