EmDee
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Holden FJ Coupe [pics]EmDee
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Jun 17, 2013 21:33:03 GMT
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Last Edit: Jun 17, 2013 21:35:00 GMT by EmDee
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Jun 17, 2013 23:28:14 GMT
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That is truly epic! So much work required to get to that level! At first I didn't like the proportions, but the more I look at it the more I get into it - I was about to say that it looks a lot like a 60's Australian custom build, then actually read the article, which stated it was originally built in 1960.
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Here's what it looked like as built by Lance Simmers.    Larry |
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That engine bay is beautiful.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz 190e LE in Azzuro Blue.
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fred
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WTF has happened to all the Vennies?
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I wasnt expecting that
that is automotive porn
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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What a brilliantly weird little thing.  |
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Seth
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MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi
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While it is still quite awkward looking I think the original roof line without those quarter windows is better.  In fact, now camparing the two versions directly the while roof has changed as it now has a split screen and the fenders sit higher with respect to the hood line. Is it definitly the same car? |
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Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable. |
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Those rear lights must be the most out-of-place-most fitting ever  Not a single edge on the whole car - except the rear lights which are totaly square And it works. What a lovely car! Never knew about them either, so thanks twice for sharing |
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EmDee
Club Retro Rides Member
Committer of Autrocities.
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Club RR Member Number: 108
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Holden FJ Coupe [pics]EmDee
@emdee
Club Retro Rides Member 108
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While it is still quite awkward looking I think the original roof line without those quarter windows is better. In fact, now camparing the two versions directly the while roof has changed as it now has a split screen and the fenders sit higher with respect to the hood line. Is it definitly the same car? Doesn't look like it to me, everything is different! When I first saw this car I thought it looked so awkward. It almost looks like it bows in the middle - like a Hotwheels that someone has stepped on. The bonnet line seems to point up instead of down and the whole glasshouse bit is on LSD. As for the square tail lights, well I have no idea. That being said, I think (somehow) it looks fantastic! I should probably get checked out TBH. |
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Those rear lights must be the most out-of-place-most fitting ever Not a single edge on the whole car - except the rear lights which are totaly square And it works. What a lovely car! Never knew about them either, so thanks twice for sharing In case anyone doesn't realise, there was no such thing as an FJ coupe from the factory. This is a radical custom, which would have started out as a sedan:  It's been sectioned by at least a foot, shortened by about the same and probably chopped lightly as well. The bonnet and roof have been heavily pancaked. The rear lights are from a much later HD Holden. |
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thebaron
Europe
Over the river, heading out of town
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Jun 18, 2013 11:41:58 GMT
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Hilariously cartoonish.
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Jun 18, 2013 12:14:22 GMT
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Ooof - what an amount of work. It starts to make sense now... |
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Here's what it looked like as built by Lance Simmers.    Larry Is it the same car? I definitely prefer the blue version. Just noticed the restorer has added a couple of little modern touches such as the brand new badge on the grille surround. Interesting choice |
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Remade In Australia
thereimaginarium.com.au
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I thought it was a proper production model. Mind you, my knowledge of Aussie cars is poop. I think it looks much better in red but kept the tail lights from when it was blue.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz 190e LE in Azzuro Blue.
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kabman
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They're two different cars (unless the red one was somehow HEAVILY reworked from the blue one). The boot lid, bonnet, rear wings, roof, doors, screen all differ in shape.
The red one, despite the stunning finish, is fugly. The blue car is better proportioned in just about every way possible.
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Jun 19, 2013 19:44:25 GMT
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I also think the blue care and red one are different, boot, doors roof line, windscreen are different on both, wouldn't be seen dead in either, give me a fj ute anyday though
I think a normal fj made wider by 4 inches and slammed would look pretty cool
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Hardtop,rubbish pic I know but something like this, from iirc early to mid ninties. What I consider one of the first true pro-touring cars. Colin Townsends FJ  "Mid-mounted" 308 cu.in. 4 downdraught webbers, big brakes adjustable suspension.Luvverrly |
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Yep, Colin Townsend's FJ is awesome. I've been to his house and seen it in the garage. Absolutely remarkable, and still looks fresh some 15-odd years later. He has to wear special shoes to drive it though, because the engine is so far back and the trans tunnel takes up most of the width of the car.
His turbo Valiant is nice as well.
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Aug 19, 2013 13:17:54 GMT
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The Blue car above is actually the "BOBCAT" guys... They are two entirely different cars. We own the Candy Orange FJ Coupe, built by Lance simmers in the 60's. He did not build the Bobcat. We know and sometimes bring Lance along to shows that the car appears at. The car was most recently appeared at MOTOR EX in Sydney last month. hope that clears it up.
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EmDee
Club Retro Rides Member
Committer of Autrocities.
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Club RR Member Number: 108
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Holden FJ Coupe [pics]EmDee
@emdee
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Aug 19, 2013 17:35:26 GMT
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The Blue car above is actually the "BOBCAT" guys... They are two entirely different cars. We own the Candy Orange FJ Coupe, built by Lance simmers in the 60's. He did not build the Bobcat. We know and sometimes bring Lance along to shows that the car appears at. The car was most recently appeared at MOTOR EX in Sydney last month. hope that clears it up. Nice to get some more info on this - and glad that my suspicions have been confirmed! Lovely car, hope you're enjoying it. |
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