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Aug 22, 2020 20:12:40 GMT
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Bit of a shock purchase, but as of last night I'm the owner of a 1972 Holden Torana 2850 straight 6  More details to come  |
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta
2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van
2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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Aug 22, 2020 20:44:48 GMT
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Well thats different. I had to google it to see what it looks like from the side, and it left me with one question. 2 or 4dr?
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Aug 22, 2020 20:57:58 GMT
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Sadly it's a 4 door, otherwise it would have been perfect, but also a heck of a lot more money, as these can go for over $100,000 Aussie dollars.
As has been pointed out, it has an uncanny resemblance to the Opel Ascona A.
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta
2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van
2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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79cord
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Except that it's a restyled Viva with an extended wheelbase to make room for the engine.
Quite the surprise that lead directly to Falcon 4.1l I6 in Cortina & Chrysler Valiant 4.0l I6 in Chrysler/Simca/Talbot 180 sedans (edit, forgot about the 2.6 I6 Marina) in response.
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Last Edit: Aug 23, 2020 6:47:32 GMT by 79cord
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nze12
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Ahhh memories - if only we had packed a few of these away some years back! Looking forward to this ones revival.
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1986 BMW E30 refreshed to original spec
1973 BMW E12 520 converting to Motorsport 530
1982 XJS V12 converting to 5 speed manual
Many landscaping projects overriding above!
Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum!
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Waiting to see more pics.
I know and understand, and like two door cars, but honestly, 4 doors are often much more sensible
Well bought, now show us more.
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Funny how in Aus the 4 door isn't looked down upon like in the UK and US. Lots of the high power models were 4 doors.
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta
2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van
2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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nze12
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Aug 23, 2020 10:04:33 GMT
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All it needs is twin overhead foxtails and chrome plated grease nipples. 🙂
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1986 BMW E30 refreshed to original spec
1973 BMW E12 520 converting to Motorsport 530
1982 XJS V12 converting to 5 speed manual
Many landscaping projects overriding above!
Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum!
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79cord
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Aug 23, 2020 12:13:27 GMT
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Well it looks like it might have had a cream vinyl toupee judging by the rear pillar trims! And do I spy a column shift before you.
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Aug 23, 2020 12:40:06 GMT
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Well it looks like it might have had a cream vinyl toupee judging by the rear pillar trims! And do I spy a column shift before you. Apparently it's a column shift manual. |
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta
2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van
2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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Aug 23, 2020 12:51:03 GMT
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Saw this on ebay up in Galashiels. Looks a great project. Look forward to the updates.
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Aug 23, 2020 18:58:02 GMT
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Can I be the first to suggest you Google Tirana SL/R 5000
Also join the Aussie cars UK Facebook group.
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Aug 23, 2020 19:00:18 GMT
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Ahhh memories - if only we had packed a few of these away some years back! Looking forward to this ones revival. 20 years back people were buying up the sunbird version to use as a donor shells |
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teaboy
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Make tea, not war.
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Aug 23, 2020 19:22:06 GMT
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Can I be the first to suggest you Google Tirana SL/R 5000 I wasn’t sure if I liked this or not until I googled Torana SL/R 5000. I tried to look for what Dodgy suggested but I’m not that interested in Albania. |
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Aug 23, 2020 21:07:38 GMT
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Blasted auto correct!
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nze12
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Aug 23, 2020 21:23:44 GMT
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All it needs is twin overhead foxtails and chrome plated grease nipples. 🙂 At PandaSelecta : The penny has just dropped - you are from Newcastle in the UK? My comment above could be somewhat displaced then!  Apologies in advance.  |
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1986 BMW E30 refreshed to original spec
1973 BMW E12 520 converting to Motorsport 530
1982 XJS V12 converting to 5 speed manual
Many landscaping projects overriding above!
Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum!
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Aug 23, 2020 21:28:25 GMT
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All it needs is twin overhead foxtails and chrome plated grease nipples. 🙂 At PandaSelecta : The penny has just dropped - you are from Newcastle in the UK? My comment above could be somewhat displaced then! Apologies in advance. No worries, I just had no idea what you were talking about!  |
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta
2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van
2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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nze12
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Aug 23, 2020 21:44:36 GMT
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Last Edit: Aug 23, 2020 21:48:30 GMT by nze12
1986 BMW E30 refreshed to original spec
1973 BMW E12 520 converting to Motorsport 530
1982 XJS V12 converting to 5 speed manual
Many landscaping projects overriding above!
Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum!
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