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Apr 17, 2008 18:07:35 GMT
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Well I've heard about these legendary australian specials before but never seen one, and finally on OZ Ebay I've found one.   cgi.ebay.com.au/MARINA-COUPE-SIX_W0QQitemZ260230911670And I've got a pal who emigrated over there a couple of years back, the question has been asked - how far and is it near him? |
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2014 - Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tdi Quattro
1958 - Chevrolet Apache Panel Truck
1959 - Plymouth Custom Suburban
1952 - Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop
1985 - Ford Econoline E350 Quadravan
2009 - Ovlov V70 2.5T
1970 - Cortina Mk2 Estate
2007 - Fiat Ducato LWB 120Multijet
2014 - Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi ES
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Apr 17, 2008 18:10:53 GMT
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2014 - Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tdi Quattro
1958 - Chevrolet Apache Panel Truck
1959 - Plymouth Custom Suburban
1952 - Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop
1985 - Ford Econoline E350 Quadravan
2009 - Ovlov V70 2.5T
1970 - Cortina Mk2 Estate
2007 - Fiat Ducato LWB 120Multijet
2014 - Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi ES
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Apr 17, 2008 18:14:54 GMT
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Gasser like! that looks well mean.  |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Apr 17, 2008 18:22:10 GMT
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i didnt even know there was such a beast. id like to know more about them please.  |
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Apr 17, 2008 18:27:49 GMT
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Wow. That top one looks really mean!
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misteralz
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I may drive a Volkswagen, but I'm scene tax exempt!
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Apr 17, 2008 18:34:49 GMT
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I think that sign is misleading.  |
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markbognor
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Apr 17, 2008 18:53:14 GMT
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I think that sign is misleading. Lol'ed a lot |
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Apr 17, 2008 19:15:36 GMT
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I used to deal regularly with one of the blokes who worked for BL in australia back in the day, and is involved with the Jaguar/Land Rover side these days. We got talking about the technical archive and how the UK had lost so much of the technical archive and he happened to inject that Australia still had most of the technical drawings for everything they produced and proceeded to tell me about these.
Apparently the local market at the time just wouldn't but a 4 cylinder so they but the six in solely for the Aus market. Bump steer is a problem so I'm told...
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2014 - Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tdi Quattro
1958 - Chevrolet Apache Panel Truck
1959 - Plymouth Custom Suburban
1952 - Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop
1985 - Ford Econoline E350 Quadravan
2009 - Ovlov V70 2.5T
1970 - Cortina Mk2 Estate
2007 - Fiat Ducato LWB 120Multijet
2014 - Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi ES
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Apr 17, 2008 19:47:14 GMT
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shame they didnt put longer doors on the coupes, could have been a good looking car then, typical BL cheapness.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Seth
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MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi
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Apr 17, 2008 19:51:12 GMT
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I think that sign is misleading. SCARY KITTY SAYZ "UR SILZ R CRUSTY" Would love to see more info on these. I guess there might be stuff on teh Auston Rover site? Not had a look yet. I imagine they were a continuation/replacement for the 6 cylinder small Farinas? |
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Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable. |
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Apr 17, 2008 20:05:40 GMT
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mercmad
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Flush Hard,it's a long way to McDonalds.
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Apr 17, 2008 22:18:53 GMT
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Those sixes are rare here even but I worked on them when they were new and they are terrific and very strong. I've never seen one worked over,mainly because Holden and falcon stuff was more common in OZ and cheaper. There were single and twin carb versions. in fact I had thought of building one for the salt with injection but i couldn't dig one up anywhere!. A lot of OZ cars were fitted with sixes back then for marketing reasons,the most popular are the Chrysler Centuras,with a 265 Hemi six they are the ultimate sleeper in standard form...  Sold in Europe as a Simca... www.valiant.org/centura.html |
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Many years ago I changed my driving style to cope with rising fuel prices; I have now reached the stage where I am contemplating keeping my eyes shut in order to lower wind resistance.
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Apr 17, 2008 22:37:54 GMT
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there was a 4.4 litre straight 6 cortina available down under as well i seem to remember.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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mercmad
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Flush Hard,it's a long way to McDonalds.
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there was a 4.4 litre straight 6 cortina available down under as well I seem to remember. 4.1 liter Ford Falcon Cross flow six with a seperate intake manifold . The heads are highly desirable with Mustang Racers in the US because they bolt to a US block and you can run decent carbs .If you know your American Ford sixes,you'll know they have a one piece head /intake manifold design which can only be described as Rubbish. The 4.1 Cortina came with an Auto trans or shyte Ford single rail 4 speed, but really rare ones came with the US sourced Top loader. I just sold a gear lever for a Cortina top loader on the 'bay for $160 ...so theres a big demand for curse word like that. They're not a fast car ,more a smooth cruiser in standard form but I haven't seen a standard one for about 10 years.. ;D |
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Many years ago I changed my driving style to cope with rising fuel prices; I have now reached the stage where I am contemplating keeping my eyes shut in order to lower wind resistance.
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DutyFreeSaviour
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Back For More heartbreak and disappointment.....
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I remember, one of the first mags that burned into my memory had a Marina saloo, matt black ( even then it was cool! ) with arch extensions and a straight six fitted - in street machine a looong way back. That is probably the car that got me started  - humble beginnings and till trying to stay with the British tin ;D Would've loed these to have been on offer! ooooohhhhh  |
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Back from the dead..... kind of
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the question has been asked - how far and is it near him? The problem is Arthurton isn't near anything or anyone. Even I had to look it up and I live here. I remember, one of the first mags that burned into my memory had a Marina saloo, matt black ( even then it was cool! ) with arch extensions and a straight six fitted - in street machine a looong way back. First one I saw (eye sore?) was in an Aussie Street Heat mag with a Mulleted bogan lounging on the grass next to it drinking a beer. The rest of the article was all about how he couldn't make the V8 fit no matter how much he cut. I'll see if I can find it for a scan. |
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Article found and scanned, full size available if anyone wants it Just a warm up;  And then the money shot;  Scanned from Street Heat (Street cars at street level) Vol.2 No.2 1989 |
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mercmad
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Flush Hard,it's a long way to McDonalds.
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Apr 18, 2008 10:15:50 GMT
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I know that guy! heres some of his movies...man. |
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Many years ago I changed my driving style to cope with rising fuel prices; I have now reached the stage where I am contemplating keeping my eyes shut in order to lower wind resistance.
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- humble beginnings and till trying to stay with the British tin 