Cars you don't see many of anymore

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Sprintey

Hey Rokwiz, what is that one? Went looking for Chrysler Imperial wagon but nothing looked like it on the results. Looks mint. Pillarless, too, wow!

63 Chrysler New Yorker I think.

[DJM83]

Ba g220
vc sl/e

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Ba g220
vc sl/e

I see a Blue Pearl BA G220 every fortnight on my mowing run. The owner has hacked the rear bumper to fit an aftermarket dual tip exhaust.

[kevino]

Daewoo Kalos circa 2002

[chinamonty]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

63 Chrysler New Yorker I think.

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coul also be a Chrysler Newport - I am not sure how to tell the difference.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by chinamonty

coul also be a Chrysler Newport - I am not sure how to tell the difference.

Yes, I reckon you're right.

Think its this one that was sold in Melbourne.

https://burnsandcoauctions.com.au/po...ysler-newport/


A 63' "Town and Country" is almost the same, I note the round tail lights of the 63 against diamond shaped tail lights of the 64 wagons.

[Citroënbender]

Good bit of digging - but also a little sad to see all the overpainted fasteners and clips. A “Maaco Preferred” paint job?

[roKWiz]

Interesting gauges and with a moon tacho which looks identical to an early 60's Kenworth Pyrometer.

[anobserver]

Instant nostalgia, when second hand ones of these were everywhere.

[.:4:.]

Originally Posted by anobserver

Instant nostalgia, when second hand ones of these were everywhere.

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Not me dads 1st car, but the 1st car my parents bought in joint names was a brown gemini coupe. It was an isuzu not a holden and was a diesel.

[Walt Kowalski]

Dodge Challenger
1974
R/T
Only a 440 4BBL but cool
Red
Buderim yesterday

[Syndrome]

Spotted this morning in Bunnings carpark

[XR Martin]

I don't think I've ever seen a NA-NC with a louvre before.

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[Citroënbender]

Seen a few Holden one-tonners lately. Just after midday, a super-tidy one with WB Statesman front, in that metallic sage green colour. Uplifting to look at.

[ToryMikey]

Originally Posted by Syndrome

Spotted this morning in Bunnings carpark

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What a fine shape.

[Polyal]

So this popped up and I couldnt say no. 1999 IS200, manual, LSD..............turbo.

1 owner, 130,000kms...well now 2 owners.



Ill almost feel bad turning it into a track car.

[DTFRMONT]

Ford Probe up for auction at Manheim in Melbourne on Wednesday. Not in bad condition either. A cheap club plate car for someone....

https://www.manheim.com.au/passenger...&Reserve=False

[MrZ]

Originally Posted by Polyal

So this popped up and I couldnt say no. 1999 IS200, manual, LSD..............turbo.

1 owner, 130,000kms...well now 2 owners.

Ill almost feel bad turning it into a track car.

How come the front number plate doesn't fit the space in the bumper? I also don't like the wheels nor the side skirts, would look better in factory spec, tbh.

Originally Posted by DTFRMONT

Ford Probe up for auction at Manheim in Melbourne on Wednesday. Not in bad condition either. A cheap club plate car for someone....

https://www.manheim.com.au/passenger...&Reserve=False

Only 159 Ford Probes left registered in Australia. Out of 2,000 sales that means only 8% are left.

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[Polyal]

Originally Posted by MrZ

How come the front number plate doesn't fit the space in the bumper? I also don't like the wheels nor the side skirts, would look better in factory spec, tbh.

Hmm I didnt actually notice that but now you mention it ill check.

Yes the wheels are a bit much but they will go, I have a set of Evo 8 Enkeis to replace.

The kit is actually factory spec, I have the front lip but previous guy had it off to be repainted as it was getting scuffed. Ill pop that back on, its period and fine for what I want to do with the car.

[HIPO]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Hmm I didnt actually notice that but now you mention it ill check.

Yes the wheels are a bit much but they will go, I have a set of Evo 8 Enkeis to replace.

The kit is actually factory spec, I have the front lip but previous guy had it off to be repainted as it was getting scuffed. Ill pop that back on, its period and fine for what I want to do with the car.

Was looking at 18" Enkei RFP1's lately, like i've used previously.... bloody hell on special $555 each.. ouch!

[prktkljokr]

Originally Posted by MrZ

How come the front number plate doesn't fit the space in the bumper?

From factory they had a metal bracket for the number plate to bolt to and space it from the bumper, you usually don't notice the indent in the bumper when the plate is attached with it.

Being a import the indent is for the Japan shaped plate, depending where in the world they are exported to, the bracket varies from a metal bracket to a plastic numberplate base for the Euro stuff

Euro plate Riser or Plinth

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by prktkljokr

From factory they had a metal bracket for the number plate to bolt to and space it from the bumper, you usually don't notice the indent in the bumper when the plate is attached with it.

Being a import the indent is for the Japan shaped plate, depending where in the world they are exported to, the bracket varies from a metal bracket to a plastic numberplate base for the Euro stuff

Euro plate Riser or Plinth
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Well there you go, ill have to hunt one day. Thank you I probably would have never picked up on it.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by HIPO

Was looking at 18" Enkei RFP1's lately, like i've used previously.... bloody hell on special $555 each.. ouch!

Yes they have been popular for a long time and fair enough they are a good rim but yes you pay for it.

I can get a set of EVO8's for less than $1k so thats not bad...but I may stick with 18's for this car as it opens up tyre choice. Which is a shame as I am happy with 17

[HIPO]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Yes they have been popular for a long time and fair enough they are a good rim but yes you pay for it.

I can get a set of EVO8's for less than $1k so thats not bad...but I may stick with 18's for this car as it opens up tyre choice. Which is a shame as I am happy with 17

Yep fair enough! i used cheap ATT 16" forged GTR's & then 17" Evo Enkei's as track day wheels.

With the RPF1"s, it was cheaper to source from the U.S. than here or Japan, back when our $ was on par.... Nice condition Brembo calipers cheap as well!

[XR Martin]

Valiant station wagon survivor, don't know the exact model but the VH shape

[Rallye Sport]

Originally Posted by Polyal

So this popped up and I couldnt say no. 1999 IS200, manual, LSD..............turbo.

1 owner, 130,000kms...well now 2 owners.

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Ill almost feel bad turning it into a track car.

Nice one, I've noticed a couple competing in our local Tarmac sports series. Should serve the purpose well.

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