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28-02-2010, 04:00 AM | #1 | ||
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I was checking out the Au2 300+ coupe on the net
http://www.trueblueford.com/AU2_300plus_Coupe.html I was wondering does anyone know what happened to this vehicle, does it still exist?
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28-02-2010, 08:27 AM | #2 | ||
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Ended up in Perth, IIRC. Probably in a museum somewhere. I saw it at the Melbourne Motor show in 2000 or 2001 - great looking car back then and would hold it's own even now.
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28-02-2010, 09:09 AM | #3 | |||
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From what I can see, some crowd called the Hillier Brothers did one or two. What other info do you have? This is a project I would seriously consider for myself. Grab an AU2/3 XR8 and a gas axe!
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28-02-2010, 09:33 PM | #4 | |||
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From memory (all this recall work is hurting!), the Hilliers would build you a coupe for around $20k on top of whatever falcon you chose to do it to (depending on options, this could go up to $40k; pretty sure the arrow was valued it around $100k). Here's an old thread on the AU Coupe: http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=1403 One for sale on eBay (model): http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DINKUM-CLASSI...03157001r14235 Sprintex site with details: http://www.sprintex.com.au/Sprintex_...to_Gallery.asp
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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28-02-2010, 10:11 PM | #5 | ||
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Here's another article on it:
http://autospeed.com.au/cms/title_Sh...7/article.html
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28-02-2010, 10:13 PM | #6 | ||
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Also, their workshop was destroyed by fire in 2006, not sure if their records went up with it:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...25/1647325.htm
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01-03-2010, 01:37 PM | #7 | ||
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i want the headlights...... and the engine!
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01-03-2010, 02:13 PM | #8 | ||
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The dude who own a couple of the ford dealerships over here has it... he drives it round pretty often ay, ive spotted on the streets a few times now.
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01-03-2010, 03:25 PM | #9 | ||
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Thats awsome ride
Factory 351 windsor would of been the ultimate
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01-03-2010, 06:55 PM | #10 | |||
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01-03-2010, 07:19 PM | #11 | ||
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Nuh pushrods engines all the way, nice and simple and make the power and sound the best fron engine bay to exhaust :-)
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01-03-2010, 07:34 PM | #12 | ||
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Theres a member on these forums who bought an AU Coupe shell.
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01-03-2010, 07:45 PM | #13 | ||
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Its in the Lane Ford collection
it was out at there performance day a couple of weeks ago along with there black 300+ sedan
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01-03-2010, 08:15 PM | #14 | |||
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Wasnt it you? Or one of the old AU guys anyway.
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01-03-2010, 08:55 PM | #15 | ||
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The front of the babyshit yellow thing is hideous eh.... Geez, what some people do to an already good looking front end.
Anyway, thanks for the info guys, this really appeals to me as I really like coupes, hence the ute and the little Beemer. All I need to do now is search for an imaculate low mileage XR8 and we're set. Watch this space.
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01-03-2010, 08:58 PM | #16 | |||
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I think it's public knowledge who bought the shell. But I won't say in case it's not. But he's a Sydney member and he currently owns an AU. He's owned it for many years.
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01-03-2010, 10:02 PM | #17 | ||
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From what i have seen they move the B pillar back 20mm then there would be a lot more mods to the doors. Pretty big job to do
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02-03-2010, 01:31 AM | #18 | |||
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03-03-2010, 12:02 AM | #19 | ||
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@HLC those headlights are from a Mercedes Benz coupe of some variety.
I remember them cars looking prettier back when they were new! I think the side windows are what lets them both down, they just don't look 100% right. but the roof line and the rear windows look just right! |
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03-03-2010, 08:57 AM | #20 | ||
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So this AU shell is already complianced and rego??? or its basically not for street use type of thing???
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03-03-2010, 06:24 PM | #21 | |||
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06-03-2010, 09:04 PM | #23 | ||
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The headlights from the arrow coupe are from a CLK Benz.
I do own a coupe shell. It is currently sitting in the middle of the NSW desert until I have the time and money to work on it. At least there it is safe and will not rust as compared to being on the beaches of Sydney. Think how long it took to get my stroker motor in... So do not expect anything soon. The car is in the background and there are plenty of other things I would like to put my money into. That being said I want to go all out with this coupe and do some thing wild with it. Why not a V12 from an Aston Martin ????
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07-03-2010, 09:50 PM | #24 | ||
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feast your eyes on this abortion, started life as a au1 forte
supercar bar, 300C grill veilside brand supra skirts and wing modified veilside rear bar
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07-03-2010, 10:09 PM | #25 | ||
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Whoever did that needs to be taken out the back of the tool shed and bashed.
Or forced to defect to Holden.
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07-03-2010, 10:25 PM | #26 | ||
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: is that?!
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07-03-2010, 10:36 PM | #27 | |||
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07-03-2010, 11:09 PM | #28 | |||
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From the car's perspective, it would be kind of like being raped. You know what's going on, and it's horrifying but there isn't a lot you can do about it.
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07-03-2010, 11:17 PM | #29 | |||
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An old motor mag (june 02) had an article on it. Says it's a 6.4L. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MOTOR-Jun02_C...210145001r1398 Couldn't agree more micky! Let's just hope the rumoured COYOTE powerplant comes to a land down under! |
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08-03-2010, 11:18 AM | #30 | ||
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That blue AU looks terrible. With the 300+ does anyone have any actual high res pics. I am assuming from what MGGT RAA said its still getting around on the streets
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