Cars you don't see many of anymore

[None-ya]

And at Mr FGXR6 have a quick look up of ' Ford XY 4x4'. I'm also pretty sure someone back in the day did something similar to Chrysler's back I can't find any info on them anymore

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by None-ya

And at Mr FGXR6 have a quick look up of ' Ford XY 4x4'. I'm also pretty sure someone back in the day did something similar to Chrysler's back I can't find any info on them anymore

Think army with the Ford, can not remember ever seeing a factory Valiant 4 x 4 unless it was a backyard custom.

https://xrclub.com/5492-2/

[None-ya]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Think army with the Ford, can not remember ever seeing a factory Valiant 4 x 4 unless it was a backyard custom.

https://xrclub.com/5492-2/

Were there for the army or just end up in the army ?

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by None-ya

Were there for the army or just end up in the army ?

Taken from the article link posted....

Not that any of this mattered to the Army, because the military never got to the stage of even field-testing Ford’s prototype, Marsden revealed.

He recalled that during the vehicle’s development, the Army made it clear to Ford that even though the basic concept was right, it was never going to meet their extreme battlefield requirements without the proven strength and durability of a traditional body-on-frame construction.

Clearly this was a path Ford did not have the resources to follow, which was probably just as well because after seeing what else was (or wasn’t) available, the Army opted for Land Rover’s more powerful six cylinder version.

[roKWiz]

Slightly hidden AC Cobra (or kit) parked behind me at Wang station.

[DJM83]

Evo VIII Lancer. Still in my eyes the best shaped Evo. Hard to believe its over 20 years old. Still looks modern.

HQ 1 tonner.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by None-ya

And at Mr FGXR6 have a quick look up of ' Ford XY 4x4'. I'm also pretty sure someone back in the day did something similar to Chrysler's back I can't find any info on them anymore

Are you referring to the 4x4 Falcon Ute? If so, that was a little different in that it left the factory like that, those Holden's were converted by an outsider.

[FERG_51]

Arthur Heyward of Tasmania built the Holden overlander.

[Captain Stubing]

In 1986 I took an XY 4X4 ute for a test drive, it was painted bright yellow, with a fibreglass canopy, and I thought it was great. But the dealer wouldn't budge 500 bucks from my trade and offer, on a $6k price, so I walked away. I ended up with a 69 Landcruiser SWB, which I got rid of 6 months later.

[Trendseeker]

It doesn’t belong in this thread but I often see this car in a local shopping centre car park. Must be a special import.





It’s always parked in the same spot where no one can park next to them.

[ford71V8]

Its definitely special

[DJM83]

[XR Martin]

Holden Tigra

[roKWiz]

(Not so much the car but its use) White Ford Territory Taxi still getting about in Albury.

[DJM83]

FGX Sprint 6.
VW R32 Golf.

[roKWiz]

Meanwhile, on the road to the lake.

Sierra ready for take off.



Lovely old Ford Ranch wagon (full Vic reg) parked by the cafe.

[yanknbank]

Landrover Series IIA. I think.

[The Pad King]

Originally Posted by PepeLePew

Well i don't know about where you live but a loved up AU is a rare sight for me while the wheels don't work for me she's pretty...
image
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Thats actually at my girlfriends house
If you would like to meet me some time let me know

Ive had her for 21 years now and just had a new custom tig welded exhaust with comp headers fitted. The wheels i like but will look at even better ones in the years to come
Have two other cars (not fords) to manage care of as well

I detailed for 30 years so shes given plenty of love

[Dr Terry]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Are you referring to the 4x4 Falcon Ute? If so, that was a little different in that it left the factory like that, those Holden's were converted by an outsider.

The build story of the 4 x 4 XY Ute was in 2 parts. They actually left the factory as complete base models, fitted & plated as 200ci with 3-sp column manual.

At a much later date they had the suspension converted to front leaf & a totally different drivetrain fitted. They had Jeep-style Dana front & rear axles & a Warner 3-sp manual floor shift & transfer case. They fitted a 250ci 6-cyl ], which was tilted to clear the front axle.

I'm not exactly certain who did the conversion, but Jeep Aust. had a lot of input. The work was probably carried out at the Brisbane Ford plant on the night shift.

My point is that they were not regular production Ford vehicles.

Dr Terry

[Vekgib]

Originally Posted by yanknbank

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Landrover Series IIA. I think.

Yeah. Series IIa. Looks great. Love 'em

[None-ya]

Originally Posted by Dr Terry

The build story of the 4 x 4 XY Ute was in 2 parts. They actually left the factory as complete base models, fitted & plated as 200ci with 3-sp column manual.

At a much later date they had the suspension converted to front leaf & a totally different drivetrain fitted. They had Jeep-style Dana front & rear axles & a Warner 3-sp manual floor shift & transfer case. They fitted a 250ci 6-cyl ], which was tilted to clear the front axle.

I'm not exactly certain who did the conversion, but Jeep Aust. had a lot of input. The work was probably carried out at the Brisbane Ford plant on the night shift.

My point is that they were not regular production Ford vehicles.

Dr Terry

I read somewhere alot of them were built "on the weekend"

[None-ya]

Originally Posted by yanknbank

image

Landrover Series IIA. I think.

Probably shouldn't admit but first thing that came to mind is Jim Carrey in ace Ventura lol

LIKE A GLOVE.

[DJM83]

V12 S600

[Fordman1]

Escort Mk 1 Mexico

[DFB FGXR6]

Spotted an early 2000's Alfa Romeo GTV. Other than the V6 engine, was never a fan of them, but it certainly stood out in a sea of white Thailand Specials.



And yesterday, a ZH Fairlane 500, which was either original or an older restoration. Similar blue colour to the one below.

[whitelion65]

E-type Jag coupe in Orange.
Red, fairly well lived in, and sporting a 6litre bottle of oil in the back!

[OneMadMan]

Originally Posted by whitelion65

E-type Jag coupe in Orange.Red, fairly well lived in, and sporting a 6litre bottle of oil in the back!

Speaking of Jags..

https://richmonds.com.au/portfolio/2...-r-sedan-auto/

Saw a Wheeler Dealer show yesterday that had the above Jag in it that is pretty quick.
2002 S type R Spec. 6 speed auto.
Never heard of it or seen one. But, with a blown 253 (4.2L) under the hood...
0-60 in 5.6 makes it no slouch.

[OneMadMan]

How about old man in a AP5 or Ap6 val getting some air..

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by OneMadMan

Speaking of Jags..

https://richmonds.com.au/portfolio/2...-r-sedan-auto/

Saw a Wheeler Dealer show yesterday that had the above Jag in it that is pretty quick.
2002 S type R Spec. 6 speed auto.
Never heard of it or seen one. But, with a blown 253 (4.2L) under the hood...
0-60 in 5.6 makes it no slouch.

I know I'm a Jag man, but I never hated the S-Type like most. The S-Type was based on the DEW platform which was used in the S-Type (and first gen XF), Lincoln LS, Ford Thunderbird, and the rear suspension design was adopted for the AU Falcon and Mustang Cobra. The 2.5 and 3.0 V6's made more power than the equivalent BMW engine, they even sounded good. Yes, I know they were Mondeo engines, but the Jags got VCT and better cylinder heads to produce a significant power advantage over the Ford engines. And the later examples used the same ZF 6-speed auto as the Falcon.

3.0 V6....................



The S-Type R arrived a few years after launch and came with the new 6-speed auto. These cars were the ultimate sleeper, I loved the blacked-out headlights.







The S-Type R used the supercharged 4.2 V8, which Jaguar also fitted to the XK-R and XJ-R. The S-Type R then morphed into the XF SV8 with the same 4.2 engine, then became the XFR when Jaguar launched the 5.0 supercharged V8.................one of the best engines ever made.

Listen to the exhaust clip at the 45-second mark, does the snap-crackle-pop sound familiar to anyone?

[ozpacman]

I've never owned a Jag, but I love the S-Type. I think they pulled off the retro look admirably with it.