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I don't car about my credibility, but let me say for the record in case it isn't obvious that the post was an attempt at humour and was not a representation of any real occurence. Just couldn't tell if the post was serious and wanted to clarify, so that every old lady in Busselton doesn't get tackled to the ground by obsessive HO-nuts wanting to mow their lawns and get a glimpse at the shed ...... There is no phase 5 coupe and never was, though funny scones do exist apparently. Though I did once see an XA coupe with (old man rave begins here) Last edited by shedcoupe; 09-04-2011 at 10:19 AM. |
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hi all a few years ago i came across a few wrecks on a farm.1 was a xa gs wild violet/white trim, 351 loader car,im doing a slow resto on it ,and last year i found a 1owner xb falcon in a shed thats been sitting for years,so i ask the owner is it for sale and he says if you can get it out of my shed its yours,there are still a lot of cars in sheds and yards, you just need to be in the right place at the right time, as a service tec in victoria some of the cars i have seen are amazing
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351XB - Underbelly II Car
Join Date: Aug 2006
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There was no Phase 5 Coupe....but !
I did read once (might have been AMC magazine ) that If the Phase 4 wasnt canned and things continued on , the Phase 5 was going to be a Coupe.
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searching.....
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Location: bayside melbourne
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dont worry they are still around these are all in garages in Melbourne
I know of a Bolwell Nagari in bits in a shed not for sale yet, been in bits for years, an original LJ 4 door 6 cyl trimatic sedan 2 owner bought @ 2 years old, mint XD Fairmont with XE engine,EH restored ,Landau 351 one owner needs a bit of work but totally original, 66 cortina fully restored and a garage full of old racing Bugatti's,all with elderly owners but not ready for sale yet If only I had enough room ![]() |
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..mmmm....Landau!
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http://www.starrpartnersmerrylands.c...ford-36513.seo
Guys have a look at this link above and take a look at the backyard pics. What car is that?
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ZH Fairlane with some MAJOR rust
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Thanks mate, I might make him an offer..... ![]()
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HEHE..just have some new doors at the ready, the sills must be r00ted aswell.
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There's yard full of old Rovers up near Greta along the New England Highway and another Rover on it's ownsome behind an abandoned house near Dungog. I passed a recycling truck a a few weeks ago with a HZ Holden ute with LE Monaro rims still on it.
Near Cardiff theres a house with a couple of P76's in the front yard. For those into heavy vehicles, there is what appears to be a 'B' model Mack or similar along the old highway near the eastern town enterance to Maitland. |
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Just been through Murchision Victoria there was a place 1 acre at least, full of cars thought it must have been a wrecker but no signs all stacked neatly in rows behind a house!! wished i could have stopped and had a look Last edited by music189; 20-04-2011 at 12:11 AM. |
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My mother used to own an original 1973 VJ 770 series Valiant Charger:
![]() Apologies for the picture, it's the only one mum has of the car unfortunately. It was a 6cyl worked Hemi 265 with original dragways etc. Well, after mum had major back surgery she moved down to where we are now and couldn't take the car with her, so the car sat at her fathers place and because he didn't care for the car, he let it sit in his paddock rusting away. After many years of fights between them of wanting to get rid of it, her father rang up one day and said "a guy is here, he'll give you $500 for it, I'm doing the deal whether you like it or not, expect a cheque in the mail" So not a barn find for us, but whoever that was I hope they are restoring the car to it's former glory. |
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They are reluctant to sell anything, i tried to have a look 2 years ago. |
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Long live the Falcon GT
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Victoria
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Country wreckers are GOLDMINES for bits and pieces...
I once found a wrecked xb gt coupe at a wreckers somewhere between Ballarat and Maryborough... (up on a hill, can't think of the actual name)... Had heaps of cars there, fairlanes, falcons, fairmonts, but there was a purpleish coupe (pretty sure it was the mulberry colour) with heaps of bits and pieces on it... Basically said for $100 cash I can take what I want... I thought he would have known better.... ??
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Nothing much in the way of early stuff anymore. |
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: normanville, south Australia
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They dont even have to b coumtry wreakers i scored an black xb fairmont grill for $70 and that was from a fairly big one not at all in the country
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The brother of a mate bought an E49 Charger brand new back in the early 70's .....unfortunately he passed away and my mate inherited it.
My mate took it to his workshop and stripped it, nearly 15 years ago.... Its been lying down the back in pieces ever since and despite all sorts of offers, it's still out the back covered in crap and rusting away. I even offered him 50 grand for it as is and no joy?? His brother doted on it and would turn in his grave if he saw it now..... Makes me sick just thinking about it.....what a waste. ![]() Whenever i see those ads with Russell Ingall about car cruelty.....I think of this guy.
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Here's one to make you cry!
I found this car three years ago after speaking to the locals in a country town here in Vic. It is a FULLY optioned XB GS Fairmont. Naturally i made enquiries as to the possible sale of the vehicle but alas it belong to his son who is "gonna" restore it one day. Last time i went past it was still in restorable condition. I keep in touch with the father in the hope the son changes his mind. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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GT= The Gamble,The Legend
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia
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PINKBITS - That truly is a great find! though you will need to excuse my ignorance but is that a GS coupe or a GT 351 coupe?
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#322 | |||
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It has had the decals added at some stage, although to look at it you would mistake it for the real deal. I do have pics of the tags & vin but best to keep them private. |
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Wow Mark
Sunroof Aircon K code car if that is the original motor |
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Giddy up.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kramerica Industries.
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I hope they are going to keep it out of the weather ?.
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There's some places I know where classic cars are mistreated. So I got some photos.
I don't know how long this Monaro has been in this position for, but I first discovered it there many months ago. ![]() I was passing by when I took this. It's a Holden Brougham, a very rare car now. I've been going past that location for over 10 years and it has always been there. ![]() Some more from the same bone yard in the Lockyer Valley. ![]() ![]() There's also an XK Falcon in a shed there too, unfortunately the grass was too long to see it. Next time when I'm there in winter the Falcon will be visible from the road. |
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I love the Holden Brougham's! Good post
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I'd be wary of that coupe Pinkbits, looks like it has had a strong front end hit from here, front end body work and a decent kink in the A/C idler pulley!
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I was driving towards heathcote not sure where i was though and sitting out in the open next to an abandoned house was an xk station wagon didnt have time to stop and look unfortuanantly
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Location: Melbourne
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Such a shame at how some people just leave cars (or even old trucks) out in the weather to rust away for no good reason and then refuse to sell it!
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