Cars you don't see many of anymore - Page 88

**onemanempire** · 18-09-2024, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Terry

They didn't build Dodge utes in the AP6 series, the first Dodge badged ute was a VC.Maybe he fitted a VC Dodge tailgate.Dr Terry

Thanks Doc.
I thought it was a bit odd that it had a Dodge badge. The 1st Val ute I remember having that badge was the later square shape utes. Not being a Val man, I don't know the model I'm talking about. You, no doubt, do know the one I mean.

Cheers.

One Man

**onemanempire** · 18-09-2024, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by XR Martin

Was in Beechworth on Saturday and there was a gold FG F6 sedan parked in town.Appeared really well looked after, with some flash aftermarket wheels.However I followed it leaving town and it was blowing a heap of oil smoke, one of the worst I've seen from a Barra. Sad to see...

Just wondering if it was a faulty turbo seal causing the smoke?
I have never seen a Barra blowing smoke... that's not to say that it happens, just that I've never seen a N/a smokey Barra.

One Man.

Citroënbender · 18-09-2024, 09:23 AM

Not so much uncommon, as uncommon condition - an E90 that looked showroom-fresh. Not tidied up, not dripping in “product” but as if just a few days old.

roKWiz · 18-09-2024, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Not so much uncommon, as uncommon condition - an E90 that looked showroom-fresh. Not tidied up, not dripping in “product” but as if just a few days old.

Sitting down outside Lindfield station on Saturday morn (election day) saw a whole swagger of uncommon BM's, Jags, Mercs, Ferrari's, Bentley's and Rollers.

It was like the who's who of classics on show.

Even spotted my first Rolls SUV, (jury is still out)

None-ya · 19-09-2024, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by onemanempire

Today's car spotting adventures...

Didn't get a pic, but it was a 2 door soft top Galaxie in gold or silver. Can't remember. Never seen a convertible Galaxie 500 before, that I can remember, anyway, it was something like this:

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The paint on this XR8 "daily" was pealing badly on the bonnet and roof. Hard to tell from the way I got the pic.

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BA Fairlane G8. BA? BF? Don't know, haven't seen many of them tho.
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And who can forget the TE Corty wagon... yep, big block 4.1 4 speed... tacho dash and all. Can't say I'm a fan of the stance, but hey, whatever floats his boat...

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Cheers,

One Man

It's kinda bugging me lol, that TE just needs the FORD mudflaps,

**FTE217** · 19-09-2024, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by roKWiz

Sitting down outside Lindfield station on Saturday morn (election day) saw a whole swagger of uncommon BM's, Jags, Mercs, Ferrari's, Bentley's and Rollers.

It was like the who's who of classics on show.

Even spotted my first Rolls SUV, (jury is still out)

yep - only the front looks ok the rear meh.

ford71V8 · 19-09-2024, 02:04 PM

I missed that pic of the TE wagon.
Takes me back, dad used to own one in early 80s in a greeny grey colour

**DJM83** · 20-09-2024, 12:05 PM

VW R36 Passat.
LV XR5T
LS XR5T
VE 307 Maloo, i believe this older bloke has owned it since new, i see it all the time and as time goes by its gets more knocked around. The white paint is badly oxidised.

**Fordman1** · 20-09-2024, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ford71V8

I missed that pic of the TE wagon.
Takes me back, dad used to own one in early 80s in a greeny grey colour

This ^^^^^ my Father had one also ( in that nice light blue metallic ).

**onemanempire** · 20-09-2024, 09:56 PM

Saw two cars today that were note worthy.. One was a really faded red daily driver Holden VG SV ute.
The badge said SV, not HSV. Didn't have the 5 star wheels, and wasn't a Maloo either.
This being the other absolute gem of a find. Can't believe it was in a car park, in todays really s-hitty weather here. Looks like it might have a rear disc brake upgrade among other goodies..

Cheers,

One Man.

**onemanempire** · 23-09-2024, 05:03 AM

Found the same TE Corty I spotted the other day at the wreckers on the weekend.. here's the front of it...

Cheers,

One Man

XR Martin · 25-09-2024, 09:34 PM

Holden Calibra in Fyshwick ACT today.

Tonz · 26-09-2024, 03:22 PM

gramted this is on FB marketplace, but an interesting looking piece, never hear of them

1996 Mitsuoka galue AU$19,500
Driven 83,000 km Automatic transmission Exterior colour: Grey · Interior colour: Grey Fuel type: Petrol

Excellent condition for its age. On historic registration (not transferable). Very economical straight six cylinder two litre Nissan engine. Very low kilometres.
Air conditioned, power steering and driver air bag. Body reminiscent of mid fifties-early sixties Bentley(front) and mid sixties Cadillac (rear). European styling combined with Japanese reliability.

roKWiz · 26-09-2024, 04:29 PM

2 litre six pushing all that weight around but good to see a 1996 car with chrome bumpers !

Tonz · 26-09-2024, 08:55 PM

and all steel, real leather. shame about the aftermarket radio

**onemanempire** · 27-09-2024, 04:48 AM

Here's some more I found today on my day off..
There's sure to be something for everyone here..

VG 318 Val 770 Regal. Nice original nic.

XF Wagon

Austin A40 I think, with a nice XP 2 door on the hoist in the background

Trans Am

An American ute

V12 Jag

Humber

One Man

roKWiz · 27-09-2024, 07:07 AM

Look at that mighty 250 crossy in picture 5.

**onemanempire** · 27-09-2024, 10:36 PM

Fridays entry goes to...

One Man

**mad2** · 27-09-2024, 11:40 PM

this would have to be the rarest....

now that IS some classy car.. even CAV would drive it ...

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Originally Posted by onemanempire

Fridays entry goes to...

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One Man

lol .... was about to say it's either a CJ or a CK ...... due to the Valiant dogleg

roKWiz · 29-09-2024, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mad2

lol .... was about to say it's either a CJ or a CK ...... due to the Valiant dogleg

I'm guessing a 76 CK SE judging by the number plate.

**DJM83** · 29-09-2024, 12:34 PM

Few panel vans.

roKWiz · 29-09-2024, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

Few panel vans.
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Nats in Albury ?

Good pics thanks.

roKWiz · 29-09-2024, 01:48 PM

Reminds me, spotted a red custom CF Beddy cruising along the beachfront.
Notable features, frenched aerial, one piece fibreglass tailgate and HQ-Z van/wagon/ute tail lights.

Hope to see it again.

**anobserver** · 29-09-2024, 03:35 PM

A neat 180sx with aftermarket wheels.

Citroënbender · 29-09-2024, 09:39 PM

Early Territory with collapsed lower ball joint.

Thought they’d all been fixed by now.

**mad2** · 29-09-2024, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Early Territory with collapsed lower ball joint.

Thought they’d all been fixed by now.

no pic so it didn't happen

Citroënbender · 30-09-2024, 05:30 PM

Pics, then:

ford71V8 · 30-09-2024, 05:36 PM

She looks good nice and low

**mad2** · 30-09-2024, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Pics, then:

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jeeezz .... they were lucky

Trendseeker · 30-09-2024, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Early Territory with collapsed lower ball joint.

Thought they’d all been fixed by now.

I saw one a few years ago at the side of the highway at Albion Park Rail. It had some nasty damage on the side panel that I guessed was a result of the failure.

I spotted a silver GTR-XU1 Torana in traffic yesterday. I’d forgotten what they sounded like. We’d stopped at lights and I was reaching for the phone to take a photo but took the advice from my front seat passenger about mobile detection cameras and put it away.