I was considering selling the Torana to get a Blue Brock however they are out of reach now. Would probably sell the Torry now for a goood VN GRP A which are, in my eyes the next best thing.
Time for a change?
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 12:51 PM
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 01:20 PM
VN GRP A would be the next best thing IMHO also.
My next project after the hatch is finished hopefully in the next century is gona be a VK Bluey. I have a motor and box out of a GRP 3 in my garage just sitting under the bench, it would make a good base to a Replica and all i need is a good clean VK exec witch shouldnt be too hard to find and cheap. Body kits are easy to get remakes of also.
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My next project after the hatch is finished hopefully in the next century is gona be a VK Bluey. I have a motor and box out of a GRP 3 in my garage just sitting under the bench, it would make a good base to a Replica and all i need is a good clean VK exec witch shouldnt be too hard to find and cheap. Body kits are easy to get remakes of also.
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 01:45 PM
yes im with you redslur i would be happy to swap my slr for a blue vk HDT
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 06:40 PM
REDA9X,
You have also just hit a soft spot with me, the only other car i would buy apart from my dream Torana is a Blue Meanie, i absolutely love them, would you believe i have one as a screen saver & background on my computer, i can remember first laying eyes on a family friends one when i was like ten years old, from that moment i was hooked and i thought to myself, i have to own one of those one day.... one day....
However it would have to be after i buy my dream Torana!
My opinion, dont sell the A9X, but just add to the collection!
You have also just hit a soft spot with me, the only other car i would buy apart from my dream Torana is a Blue Meanie, i absolutely love them, would you believe i have one as a screen saver & background on my computer, i can remember first laying eyes on a family friends one when i was like ten years old, from that moment i was hooked and i thought to myself, i have to own one of those one day.... one day....
However it would have to be after i buy my dream Torana!
My opinion, dont sell the A9X, but just add to the collection!
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 08:31 PM
Bought a VK Group 3 when it was under a year old, the Group A was just a few too many $$$. Passed up a Group A VK for $25,000 less than 3 years ago, very tidy car which l went and looked at twice in Northcote (Vic) (stupid, stupid, stupid) sold my A9X hatch for $14,000 when l bought the VK (double stupid, stupid, stupid) 
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 09:02 PM
The Member formerly Known as REDA9X??
(Now known as BlueVK?)
(Now known as BlueVK?)
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 09:16 PM
I am biased as I have a VK SL group A as well as my toranas and it kills the toranas for comfort and handling. Just do what i did and have both.
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 09:22 PM
I helped prepare the VN Group A for Gregg Hansford for the NT Cannon Ball Run..We changed the wheels as George Sheperd said the stock ones were prone..??...to breaking under stress.VN GRP A would be the next best thing IMHO also.
My next project after the hatch is finished hopefully in the next century is gona be a VK Bluey. I have a motor and box out of a GRP 3 in my garage just sitting under the bench, it would make a good base to a Replica and all i need is a good clean VK exec witch shouldnt be too hard to find and cheap. Body kits are easy to get remakes of also.
John
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 10:06 PM
Posted on Apr 26 2007, 08:31 PM
Bought a VK Group 3 when it was under a year old, the Group A was just a few too many $$$. Passed up a Group A VK for $25,000 less than 3 years ago, very tidy car which l went and looked at twice in Northcote (Vic) (stupid, stupid, stupid) sold my A9X hatch for $14,000 when l bought the VK (double stupid, stupid, stupid)
was it a greek guy named spiro would have been 25
cheers caine
Bought a VK Group 3 when it was under a year old, the Group A was just a few too many $$$. Passed up a Group A VK for $25,000 less than 3 years ago, very tidy car which l went and looked at twice in Northcote (Vic) (stupid, stupid, stupid) sold my A9X hatch for $14,000 when l bought the VK (double stupid, stupid, stupid)
was it a greek guy named spiro would have been 25
cheers caine
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 10:12 PM
Agree with the others Red, keep the A9X and add the Bluey. l bought one about a month ago now, absolutely love the thing. If l could only have one l would take the Bluey over an A9X.
Here's a few pics;
Here's a few pics;
Edited by Mondie, 26 April 2007 - 10:13 PM.
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 10:25 PM
RED, you've just gotta keep the A9X, it just wouldnt be right if you didnt have one..! 
Mondie, that is one clean example of the breed..... no wonder you're in love...
Mondie, that is one clean example of the breed..... no wonder you're in love...
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 10:38 PM
I still reckon a red VC is the pick of the bunch. 
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 10:42 PM
Love the name of the road in the first pic Mondie.
Blue-Meanies are the pick of the brocks.
Blue-Meanies are the pick of the brocks.
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 10:55 PM
Id prefer a black one but a Bluey is still on the top of the list to me.I still reckon a red VC is the pick of the bunch.
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 11:50 PM
sorry my pics are not that fantastic. I wish I had taken a tripod now. I will next time for sure.
Monza, you are biased like good old 086/206 Bob. I still think I'd take the monza though mate, best of both worlds for an A9X hatch lover i think.
Mondie, first time I went down to Melbourne we went to stay with a mate. I pulled over, (it was about 1100pm) to get my bearings. I rang my mate and he said where are you. I explained roughly and he said look around, you are parked in Peter Brocks driveway!! He is a good mate of James so he knew exactly where I was.
I'll still take the Momo Stars over the Aeros any day.
Monza, you are biased like good old 086/206 Bob. I still think I'd take the monza though mate, best of both worlds for an A9X hatch lover i think.
Mondie, first time I went down to Melbourne we went to stay with a mate. I pulled over, (it was about 1100pm) to get my bearings. I rang my mate and he said where are you. I explained roughly and he said look around, you are parked in Peter Brocks driveway!! He is a good mate of James so he knew exactly where I was.
I'll still take the Momo Stars over the Aeros any day.
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Posted 27 April 2007 - 12:58 AM
As you can see by the photos Mick and i had a great 5 hours at the studio today,and we are back there tomorrow,,,,,,,,gee Mick your photos are getting better.........you might get a job at the studio.....lol.
The group A looked awesome its a sweet sweet car,,,,,,,And My A9X Hatch didnt look to bad either.
Thanks for the invite Mick.
The group A looked awesome its a sweet sweet car,,,,,,,And My A9X Hatch didnt look to bad either.
Thanks for the invite Mick.
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Posted 27 April 2007 - 06:40 AM
That A9X looks hot as anything, I'd swap 5 cars of mine for that.
That VK looks better then new, straight as an arrow.
That VK looks better then new, straight as an arrow.
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LS1LX,,,,,,,,,,yeah mate that Bluey is straight as anything,and i am glad you like my Car,but i'm not swapping this week....lol...............CheersThat A9X looks hot as anything, I'd swap 5 cars of mine for that.
That VK looks better then new, straight as an arrow.
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Posted 27 April 2007 - 08:16 AM
Hey REDDOG,
If you sold all your bits, you could buy a Bluey and still keep the FAKE (Well you did admit it has no Dealer's Sticker).
Then you can be called BLUEDOG.
If you sold all your bits, you could buy a Bluey and still keep the FAKE (Well you did admit it has no Dealer's Sticker).
Then you can be called BLUEDOG.
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Posted 27 April 2007 - 08:26 AM
WHO said it has no dealer sticker?? It has the dealer sticker
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Love the pictures!
As i scrolled down i thought can it get any better.....
Then i got to the A9X Hatch
Suffice to say thats one excellent example of a Dream Car!
Makes me go all warm and fuzzy inside!
As i scrolled down i thought can it get any better.....
Then i got to the A9X Hatch
Suffice to say thats one excellent example of a Dream Car!
Makes me go all warm and fuzzy inside!
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Posted 27 April 2007 - 07:24 PM
a couple from today you might like. Mondie might like these
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