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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