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dapper Part of things Posts: 293	Melbourne Metal dapper @dapper
	Jan 9, 2012 22:06:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I will attempt to update this thread each fortnight or so. Here are just a few of what I've seen out here in Melbourne. Triumph i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l569/david_barrett1/IMG_4367.jpg2500 my first and last cars in the UK, except my first was a 1600E & last was a 230 CE quite a few minters of these about That's enough to wet your whistle for now. As I've mentioned, there's no salt on the roads come winter so there's plenty of thriving Euro metal that would have long ago seen numbers dwindling into single figures back home. It's like heaven in that department. [/img]
	Last Edit: Feb 25, 2012 8:38:02 GMT by dapper

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Seth South East MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi Posts: 15,513	Melbourne Metal Seth @seth
	Jan 9, 2012 22:24:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Corona Ute/Pick up!!!!! Jan 9, 2012 22:06:28 GMT dapper said: Yeah, yeah, we're doing good out here, its such a cool place....Yeah he's fine - just taking another photo of another old heap. (Just a guess )
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monsterz4 Part of things Posts: 128	Melbourne Metal monsterz4 @monsterz4
	Jan 10, 2012 9:54:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Some gorgeous cars there, though not sure about the white Stag with what looked like audi alloys. The Land Crab at the top was spot on. I've been to Melbourne and other parts of Aus a few times and there are some brilliant motors there. Lots of big Fords and Holdens with silly massive engines, and so many cool utes as well. Great thread.
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devilishdesigner Australia Gleaner of possibilities Posts: 2,952	Melbourne Metal devilishdesigner @devilishdesigner
	Jan 11, 2012 1:06:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Where on earth did you find that Donk Stag?
	Remade In Australia thereimaginarium.com.au

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joem83 Posted hell of a lot Posts: 7,039	Melbourne Metal joem83 @joem83
	Jan 11, 2012 1:12:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love the Donk'd stag, just needs to be a bit lower though lol
	1991 Mk2 Golf 1.8t 20v - Project Modus Operandi: 2) If you haven't got something constructive to say, say nothing

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dapper Part of things Posts: 293	Melbourne Metal dapper @dapper
	Jan 11, 2012 5:54:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've got a crush on the Corona ute. It's up for sale now but the missus drove on by when I mentioned the A4 sheet in the window, lost in her own world or plain ignoring me. I think the garage on Sydney Rd changed the wheels to originals before the business shut. Plenty of very nice original stags and one or two with a vocal note that suggests a somewhat more modern power unit. I've got a great photo somewhere of another landcrab used by a window cleaner. It's in beautiful nick and probably the first time I ever looked upon one with fond eyes. Since then, various examples have been noted of the BMC ADO17 range.


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427 Part of things Praise The Lowered Posts: 622	Melbourne Metal 427 @427
	Jan 11, 2012 6:39:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I kinda like the donk stag... There is one of these somewhere near me that's in factory fresh condition and it's driven by who I think is the original owner. I'm glad we keep so many old things on the road down here. Makes a nice change from the normal.
	Rally Car Project: '71 BMW 1600 -//- Daily basher: '91 Mitsubishi Galant SE "the SlowRider" Zombie Outbreak Response Unit

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Clamity South East Posts: 707	Melbourne Metal Clamity @calamity
	Jan 11, 2012 12:09:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 9, 2012 22:06:28 GMT dapper said: quite a few minters of these about That's the second one of these I've seen in as many weeks. Is it a Cosmo AP? I like that a lot and can I have one posted here please?
	~ '72 Toyota Hiace ~ Sweet chestnut shed build ~

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courseout Part of things Posts: 247	Melbourne Metal courseout @courseout
	Jan 11, 2012 21:23:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	These were sold as a 121 Coupe, with a piston engine. A mate of mine has an rx5 13b version, but I don't know if it was imported or if they were sold in that configuration in Australia. Victoria and South Australia seem to have more retro's than the rest of Australia, although Queensland does ok.


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svt2888 Part of things [*] Posts: 420	Melbourne Metal svt2888 @svt2888
	Jan 11, 2012 22:37:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	What is the red rally car?!
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Rich606 South West Posts: 3,635	Melbourne Metal Rich606 @rich606
	Jan 12, 2012 4:46:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	It's an Austin 1800, commonly known (for some reason) as a Landcrab.
	1989 Peugeot 205. You know, the one that was parked in a ditch on the campsite at RRG'17... Mar 19, 2014 14:56:27 GMT reliantreviver said: the glass is always full. but the ratio of air to water may vary.

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dapper Part of things Posts: 293	Melbourne Metal dapper @dapper
	Jan 12, 2012 6:56:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Has anyone noticed the stock 2.0 ltr Mk2 Escort Ghia. Not many of them back home as far as I can remember (still trying to locate the 4.1 Mk4 Cortina photo). Also there buthard to tell I know, the Rover badges on the Quintet? Can't remember it's local name. Interior shot below. And a little Landcrab rally history. And two more I saw on Koh Samui a few weeks back, Fiat & Toyota??? I think
	Last Edit: Jan 12, 2012 7:20:12 GMT by dapper

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akku Probably posted too much Posts: 15,731	Melbourne Metal akku @alistairk
	Jan 12, 2012 8:25:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Leyland P72, yes please! Mazda Cosmo/whatever Coupe - hell yeah. The dusty Fiat floats my boat, as does the Pug 404. What an entertaining selection
	1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta

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bob3 Part of things Posts: 79	Melbourne Metal bob3 @bob3
	Jan 12, 2012 9:11:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oh that red 124 sport coupe, lovely!!!! been some time I've seen one unfortunately.


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dapper Part of things Posts: 293	Melbourne Metal dapper @dapper
	Jan 14, 2012 8:40:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 12, 2012 9:11:51 GMT bob3 said: Oh that red 124 sport coupe, lovely!!!! been some time I've seen one unfortunately. And just by chance... www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Classic-Unique-Cars/Vintage-Classic-Cars/AdNumber=TP004948244 Cheap as chips as well.


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Clamity South East Posts: 707	Melbourne Metal Clamity @calamity
	Jan 14, 2012 17:00:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Handy site to know about... www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Classic-Unique-Cars/Vintage-Classic-Cars/AdNumber=TP004854982 £2k seems a bit steep for me but I wonder if Werribee is close to a port. Edited to answer my own question: about 10 miles. In fact I drive through it once upon a time in that van. <------------
	Last Edit: Jan 14, 2012 20:39:52 GMT by Clamity ~ '72 Toyota Hiace ~ Sweet chestnut shed build ~

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dapper Part of things Posts: 293	Melbourne Metal dapper @dapper
	Jan 23, 2012 3:16:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	This week's non Falcon & Commodore posting of Melbourne Metal...


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Rob Part of things Posts: 252	Melbourne Metal Rob @pommietaxi
	Jan 23, 2012 8:07:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	red 1100 yus pleeeeze!!!


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sheffieldcortinacentre Posted a lot Posts: 2,279	Melbourne Metal sheffieldcortinacentre @mk3bakkie
	Jan 24, 2012 1:02:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	presume the TF (mk5) cortina is a late one if its 4.1 straight six has the alloy cyl head
	theres more to life than mpg & to much power is just enough.

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camerashy Posted a lot Posts: 1,153	Melbourne Metal camerashy @camerashy
	Jan 24, 2012 3:10:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	You lucky SOB!


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