Cars you don't see many of anymore - Page 18

**GasoLane** · 15-12-2021, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Junkyard-Dog

I've seen this photo before but it still hurts real bad seeing it again.

As the car's gone now, would you like me to take another pic of the yard with no car?

wodahs · 15-12-2021, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GasoLane

Up here they recycle them for landscaping

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did a commi driver blow his doors off so he just walked away

Junkyard-Dog · 15-12-2021, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GasoLane

As the car's gone now, would you like me to take another pic of the yard with no car?

Yes please. That would probably stop me from waking up screaming in a cold sweat every night.

Citroënbender · 15-12-2021, 02:49 PM

I went past Friday last week, it definitely wasn’t there. The whole yard looked almost like it wasn’t operating much at present.

**GasoLane** · 15-12-2021, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

I went past Friday last week, it definitely wasn’t there. The whole yard looked almost like it wasn’t operating much at present.

Yeah it's been gone for over 12 months but I didn't want to get the doggie too excited.

But in keeping with the topic.... Went to get the aircon checked the other week and my Auto sparky still uses his XD wagon as a daily.

Junkyard-Dog · 15-12-2021, 03:35 PM

I don't know why but you sure don't see many '64 Ferrari 250 GTOs any more.

.:4:. · 15-12-2021, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkyard-Dog

I don't know why but you sure don't see many '64 Ferrari 250 GTOs any more.

Have they finally stopped re runs of ferris buelers day off?

Citroënbender · 15-12-2021, 05:42 PM

I’ve seen three Triumph Stags recently. A rough yellow one driving cityward on Epping Rd Macquarie Park, a red one broken down on the Roseville Bridge westbound, and a dark blue one on Warringah Rd, eastbound.

There can’t be many left, that I’ve missed!

Tonz · 15-12-2021, 07:16 PM

1975 I sold 2 Mini Coopers and load of camera gear to buy a Stag, what a beast of a machine. then sold that for a Fiat 124 Pinnafarina convertible. only 3 in NZ at that time

Bossxr8 · 16-12-2021, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

I’ve seen three Triumph Stags recently. A rough yellow one driving cityward on Epping Rd Macquarie Park, a red one broken down on the Roseville Bridge westbound, and a dark blue one on Warringah Rd, eastbound.

There can’t be many left, that I’ve missed!

I remember growing up and there was one down the street from my house. British Racing Green if I remember correctly. Seems like decades since i've seen one though. The junk the UK manufacturers were pumping out during the 70's and 80's tended not to live very long lives.

QIKESP · 16-12-2021, 10:02 AM

I've got a Triumph Stag in factory Mallard. It took years to sort out all the mechanical and electrical gremlins. Good examples are getting rare now. Fun car to drive though !

ford71V8 · 16-12-2021, 10:16 AM

XF ute.
Maybe not super rare, but they are in this condition.
I see this particular one some mornings. Super neat and clean. Looks like its not even 12 months old.

Citroënbender · 16-12-2021, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by QIKESP

I've got a Triumph Stag in factory Mallard. It took years to sort out all the mechanical and electrical gremlins. Good examples are getting rare now. Fun car to drive though !

Good on you for persevering. Stag’s engine has one of the most beautiful exhaust notes this side of an 8BA.

Other rare spot was an Interceptor, driving on Alfred St Narraweena, this past Monday.

xkxlxm · 16-12-2021, 11:03 AM

Saw an XD panel van this morning; full reg, not restored, looking well-used.

xkxlxm · 16-12-2021, 11:21 AM

Also: late model Torana sedan (1978 UC???), full reg, driven by old bloke who might well be the original owner; car was missing the 'SL' or whatever badge from the rear. (I was going to start a new thread on old blokes/one-owner cars ... )

Franco Cozzo · 16-12-2021, 09:02 PM

I haven't seen an XG or XH Falcon in a long time

EBSXR6 · 16-12-2021, 10:34 PM

Dark Green Wolsley 6, Historic Rego Mitcham Rd Donvale Vic on Saturday.

**janddbone** · 16-12-2021, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

I haven't seen an XG or XH Falcon in a long time

I have sold three panel vans this year. Now becoming collectable and worth a few dollars. Keeping the XG XR6 ute for a bit longer the prices are strong.

Tonz · 17-12-2021, 08:13 AM

havent seen any of these but they come to mind.

Goggomobile
Jenson Interceptor FF
Jenson Healey

wodahs · 17-12-2021, 08:38 AM

https://youtu.be/BvOz_qUPbXo
on no not the fretz Tonz

ford71V8 · 17-12-2021, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by janddbone

I have sold three panel vans this year. Now becoming collectable and worth a few dollars. Keeping the XG XR6 ute for a bit longer the prices are strong.

Can I ask what you got for the PVs?...ignore me if you want to keep the info to yourself.

I went and looked at a 91 XF PV a fortnight ago.....the amount of rust rules it out as a potential. It wasn't stupid rusty but more than what I wanted to deal with. It was well priced at just over 4k. A very neat one was over 3 times that which I did not bother to investigate.

xkxlxm · 21-12-2021, 09:26 PM

Today: two Galaxies at a house in Melbourne's inner north, both the same metallic (?) silver/blue, original looking/unrestored ; Peugeot 404 and a Colt Ralliart on the highway.

Dr Terry · 22-12-2021, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tonz

havent seen any of these but they come to mind.

Goggomobile
Jenson Interceptor FF
Jenson Healey

The Jensen Interceptor & the Jensen FF are 2 different cars.

The Jensen FF (Formula Ferguson) is the AWD version of the Interceptor & has a longer wheelbase, but no Interceptor badges.

Dr Terry

Tonz · 22-12-2021, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Terry

The Jensen Interceptor & the Jensen FF are 2 different cars.

The Jensen FF (Formula Ferguson) is the AWD version of the Interceptor & has a longer wheelbase, but no Interceptor badges.

Dr Terry

well theres 4 we dont see much of.

xkxlxm · 22-12-2021, 05:50 PM

Today, Melb: Volvo 440GL (if I wasn't next to it I wouldn't have known what model it was), P76 on a trailer; 1965 (?) Dodge Phoenix, 67 VC Valiant, last of the RWD Corollas (84-85), light blue VN wagon, Peugeot 306; a few days ago a Calais Turbo.

ThaFlash · 23-12-2021, 08:29 PM

dont see too many of these around the place

my 96 integra rough as guts

Dr Terry · 24-12-2021, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by xkxlxm

Today, Melb: Volvo 440GL (if I wasn't next to it I wouldn't have known what model it was), P76 on a trailer; 1965 (?) Dodge Phoenix, 67 VC Valiant, last of the RWD Corollas (84-85), light blue VN wagon, Peugeot 306; a few days ago a Calais Turbo.

Yeah, 440GL Volvo, there weren't many of those around when they were sold new.

Dr Terry

slowsnake · 25-12-2021, 10:39 AM

Simca Vedette and the Aronde, where are they?

Tassie f100 · 25-12-2021, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by slowsnake

Simca Vedette and the Aronde, where are they?

All crushed and sent to China hopefully

xkxlxm · 26-12-2021, 02:08 PM

The Vedette had a small flathead V8 (based on the Ford V8 60, I think). I saw one at a car show a few years ago and the owner had fitted a Lexus (?) supercharger to it. With a car like that he could be a member of a Chrysler club
(Simcas assembled here by Chrysler?), Simca club and a Ford club.