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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #1150 on: August 22, 2018, 04:50:13 PM »
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #1151 on: August 22, 2018, 07:28:15 PM »
I've had an LJ torana parked up in my shed (ok carport) that I made a start on fixing some rust years ago (back in 2007) that due to a combination of a lack of storage space for removed parts and kids I've never made much ground on. With 4 kids even if it was on the road I cant just put the family in it for a drive as we dont all fit. So a while ago I started looking for something a bit more suitable that can be used with all the family. Found something not long ago so now after 17 years of ownership my Torana has been sold. Kinda sad but Im looking foward to the next vehicle. As a certified lover of anything automotive I have been ashamed to have not owned a V8, well thats now not the case and I've done it properly as the new car has a 454 big block ;D. I'll post pictures up when I get it home, in the mean time your all free to guess what it is, but I'll give you a couple of hints, mid 80s, big american wagon and a history of the model name starting in 1935

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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #1152 on: August 22, 2018, 09:19:27 PM »
That thing the Griswalds drove around in the National Lampoons movies  :cup:

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« Reply #1153 on: August 23, 2018, 03:35:11 AM »
Could be either a kick arse, Impala wagon or..... some of those A Team styled vans are pretty cool and nearly all (The big 3) are packing big block power.

If it is a Chevy van, it'll have captains chairs, full of gadgets, very plush interior.   :cup:
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #1154 on: August 23, 2018, 10:23:22 AM »
That thing the Griswalds drove around in the National Lampoons movies  :cup:
The family truckster - he got it cheap damaged
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« Reply #1155 on: August 23, 2018, 02:34:19 PM »
Could be either a kick arse, Impala wagon or..... some of those A Team styled vans are pretty cool and nearly all (The big 3) are packing big block power.

If it is a Chevy van, it'll have captains chairs, full of gadgets, very plush interior.   :cup:
Well you got the closest guess, you picked a chevy. but its not a van

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« Reply #1156 on: August 24, 2018, 01:33:48 PM »
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« Reply #1157 on: August 24, 2018, 01:56:30 PM »
watched both of those recently.  :cup:

Hey Shane, nice truck mate
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #1158 on: August 24, 2018, 03:05:23 PM »
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« Reply #1159 on: August 24, 2018, 03:35:02 PM »
So now, ya big Shit,  ;D you know why I invested a few hundred dollars and some time into my old XF panel van.

 
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #1160 on: August 24, 2018, 04:28:41 PM »
as seen at Vic Park golf club today...



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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #1161 on: August 26, 2018, 07:59:43 AM »
Pinched from Footy Shorts Shane....

https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/39786396_2016217808389482_4410582927935537152_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=31128facf4225f97c4c9951db672fb9d&oe=5BF3F033
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #1162 on: August 26, 2018, 09:10:54 AM »
as seen at Vic Park golf club today...



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Nicest looking vehicle on this thread so far.  ;D >:D

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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #1163 on: August 26, 2018, 04:01:03 PM »
The oil leaks are gunna kill the grass.
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #1164 on: August 26, 2018, 04:32:10 PM »
The oil leaks are gunna kill the grass.
you can see it was parked about 2 car lengths behind ...
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #1167 on: August 30, 2018, 03:49:51 PM »
What you bidding on?
i cant afford the air there.

mate has one of these 300-500 for just the sign - he has the complete rack !
https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2018-shannons-melbourne-spring-classic-auction/RED423LPFIFD60X1/
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« Reply #1168 on: August 30, 2018, 06:23:49 PM »
i cant afford the air there.

mate has one of these 300-500 for just the sign - he has the complete rack !
https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2018-shannons-melbourne-spring-classic-auction/RED423LPFIFD60X1/

Be worth even more, if it had the old glass oil bottles in it.
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #1169 on: August 31, 2018, 09:38:37 AM »
Saw on Sunrise this morning A9X with original 400 miles on ti coming up this weekend in WA somewhere....
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« Reply #1171 on: August 31, 2018, 12:23:53 PM »
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Here ya go https://www.tradeuniquecars.com.au/news/1808/1977-holden-torana-a9x-gmpa-with-475kms-up-for-grabs

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« Reply #1172 on: August 31, 2018, 01:53:50 PM »
Bids at $50.00 a time are just mucking around.
If they really wanted it they'd bid serious money, but then again it is an Auction, so a last minute bid would probably be the go.
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« Reply #1173 on: August 31, 2018, 03:44:57 PM »
Hey Bird, ya gunna have a lash at it.
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« Reply #1174 on: August 31, 2018, 04:08:29 PM »
Hey Bird, ya gunna have a lash at it.
yea just digging down behind the cushions on the lounge.. wont be a minute
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