Cars & Transportation Beautiful Cars

[Dee Snider]

I think we've all got stories of cars we've had but should never have sold... I had an SS Torana 5L, bought for $4k in 87, sold for $4k in 89, worth ... well stupid money now...

I had an LX SLR/5000. Sold for $5k cash.

 

[edgie]

My parents sold their VK Commodore in 2004... nothing special about, standard model, but only a couple grand. Could probably get 10k now.

EDIT: Just googled out of curiosity and this stock one is going for nearly 30k!

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1984-holden-commodore-sl-vk-auto/SSE-AD-6865507/?Cr=2

 

[Scotland]

I looked at a blue EK sedan a couple of years ago. Had obviously had tens of thousands spent on it over the years and was $30k from memory.

Just had a look at there are two wagons and a ute for sale and the cheapest one is $65k. The sedan I looked at was easily in better condition.

 

[Hawk Dork]

I looked at a blue EK sedan a couple of years ago. Had obviously had tens of thousands spent on it over the years and was $30k from memory.

Just had a look at there are two wagons and a ute for sale and the cheapest one is $65k. The sedan I looked at was easily in better condition.

I remember as a kid our breadman used to deliver it in the back of one

 

[Hawk Dork]

Saw an immaculate XP Ute the other day

I remember as a kid my friends family had one of these with the venetians too

 

[Hawk Dork]

 

[RobbieGray17]

For cars that are NEARLY affordable

Ram 1500

2016 C63 AMG

Camaro

 

[Syd]

Might be able to find something here.... https://www.caradvice.com.au/915269/historic-general-motors-collection-goes-to-auction-in-florida/

 

[Shell]

Went to AUDI the other day.. just cos.

Was funny i made a crack to the salesman when i checked in after he asked me if i needed help "yeah someone to buy me one of these- i cant afford these cars, so dont waste your time on me k" and he just cracked up laughing.

Anyway saw a 500k sporty one.. chatted to a lovely woman on the floor- even said for me to srsly come in have a test drive. I laughed and said no way. But she was great- she said has to move the cars sometimes and she is always terrified..

 

[RobbieGray17]

Went to AUDI the other day.. just cos.

Was funny i made a crack to the salesman when i checked in after he asked me if i needed help "yeah someone to buy me one of these- i cant afford these cars, so dont waste your time on me k" and he just cracked up laughing.

Anyway saw a 500k sporty one.. chatted to a lovely woman on the floor- even said for me to srsly come in have a test drive. I laughed and said no way. But she was great- she said has to move the cars sometimes and she is always terrified..

You realize they want you to test drive a car you can't afford so they can talk you into a 'suitable' car like the Audi A5

 

[Shell]

You realize they want you to test drive a car you can't afford so they can talk you into a 'suitable' car like the Audi A5

Lol does it even matter. Im not buying a car. Nor will i go back anyway

 

[edgie]

Been watching some Top Gear reviews of Holden's.

They always hate the styling, or as they say, lack of any styling at all, for some reason but always praise the drive and the comfort and the fun.

I'm not sure how someone can look at a CV8 Monaro and think there's no styling there.

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[craigos]

Been watching some Top Gear reviews of Holden's.

They always hate the styling, or as they say, lack of any styling at all, for some reason but always praise the drive and the comfort and the fun.

I'm not sure how someone can look at a CV8 Monaro and think there's no styling there.

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Your youtube algorithm must be the same as mine. 10 year old videos in my home feed of these of late.

 

[Poetic Justice]

No style..... wha?

I'm not a Holden man, but damn there has been some sexy Commodores over time.

 

[patterns]

Colour is important.

 

[Ben The Donkey]

LJ Torana, VH Charger, VK Commodore, some of us are old enough to have had cars that we sold for peanuts and could have bought a house with today.
But this is the best car I ever owned:

 

[RobbieGray17]

This cost $8500?

 

[Gough]

Dakar Rally 2021: Dust, sand and stunning desert vistas – in pictures

This year’s rally returned to Saudi Arabia where the competitors traversed a total of 7,646 kilometres over 12 stages, starting and finishing in Jeddah, and passing through the capital of Riyadh. Here we bring you some of our favourite images from this year’s Dakar Rally

www.theguardian.com

Some fairly spectacular cars and scenery.

 

[DEVO]

I remember going to the footy in one of these

Hey Charger! 1972 Valiant Charger E49 'Big Tank' for sale: $400,000

Only 21 cars were made in this spec

www.drive.com.au

The E49, the greatest car Australia’s ever built.

The fastest accelerating normally aspirated six in the world for more than 25 years. It took Porsche a decade, two turbo’s and four wheel drive to beat it.

I would kill to own one.

 

[edgie]

160l tank!

Imagine filling that one up from dry!

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[craigos]

For watching cars in their natural element you can't beat Targa Tasmania as an event. Should be our equivalent of an Isle of Man but just doesn't seem to get the publicity it should.

 

[WCErevival]

For cars that are NEARLY affordable

Ram 1500

2016 C63 AMG

Camaro

Cnt say I'm a fan of the Dodge ram. Looks like something fresh out of the 90s.

 

[Spitty_the_alpaca]

Cnt say I'm a fan of the Dodge ram. Looks like something fresh out of the 90s.

I would have bought one if it would fit in the garage, half a metre longer than a standard duel cab.

 

[RobbieGray17]

I would have bought one if it would fit in the garage, half a metre longer than a standard duel cab.

Yeah, it's always a problem when it won't fit in the garage

 

[Hawk Dork]

'Rare and bizarre' 1963 Chrysler Turbine concept sells to mystery buyer

Just 55 examples of the peculiarity were ultimately built

www.drive.com.au