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End of a era!

Started by Redslur , Nov 17 2007 06:32 PM

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#1 Redslur

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Posted 17 November 2007 - 06:32 PM

Well, where do I start.

Today was the hardest day I have had to endure for many a year. I parted with my beloved Redslur. After my e-bag venture I was sort of committed. Although it didn't reach reserve, I always had a buyer prepared to pay the money I was after. It even bought tears to my eyes when the new owner drove off into the distance. I had my loyal mate Toranavista there too, think he was as devastated as me. I only sold it because, in my eyes, it was too much money sitting in the garage. I am one of those fellars that is too anal to use it for what it is meant to be used for, hence me having to part with it.

Although I recently purchased a lovely substitute (thanks to LX5008) I will endeavor to get a good Torry that I won't be too paranoid to drive. I have been given permission by the boss. Won't happen tomorrow, but as soon as I find something that I can turn into my next dream I will pounce. Sometimes you have to put the family first! :cry:

Cheers

Toranaless...............

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#2 torry nut

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Posted 17 November 2007 - 06:44 PM

As one door closes Redslur another one opens.

I am sure that your sadness will pass and be replaced shortly with joy for the next project.

Look at it this way! you have made another enthuisists day by selling him the car!
As long as it went to a good home then all is good!

Can't wait to see some pics of the new project! when you find it!

:spoton:

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#3 _gmhgtr_

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Posted 17 November 2007 - 06:57 PM

what torry nut said;

one door closes another one opens!

best of luck mr Redslur.

:spoton:

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#4 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 17 November 2007 - 07:05 PM

Suck it up big fella.

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#5 _Rob 5000_

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Posted 17 November 2007 - 07:16 PM

OMG its gone!

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#6 _Herne_

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Posted 17 November 2007 - 07:24 PM

ummm what does one say, congratulations on the sale or condolences for the loss?
Maybe both!!!

I know you will get another Torry its in the blood and I for one am looking forward to going on more runs with you.

Maybe when you get to have a drive of mine it will be just the tonic needed to give your search a lift. I hope so anyway.

Cheers
Herne

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#7 _Leakey_

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Posted 17 November 2007 - 08:10 PM

Don't lose touch with the new owner man.

As sad as it was for me too, I get heaps of enjoyment following LX5008's
resto' and I know it will be a good one.

Bit different for you. Your ride was tops.

No doubt you have already started searching!! so look forward to a new baby
for the drive way. As you said, one you're not too worried to drive.

You've got lots a pics, lots a memories, and lots a mates who can help
you thru the doldrums initially.

Good luck finding the next REDSLUR, or similar. A hatch might be a nice departure?

Cheers, Leakey

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#8 _keith1962_

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Posted 17 November 2007 - 08:55 PM

So old mate i can't come down next weekend & drool
over your SLUR (SHUCKS), your reasons are simular
to mine except i am scared it will go walky's. So in the
new year i will endeavor to release mine from my hands.

Chin up

cheers Keith

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#9 _threeblindmice_

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Posted 17 November 2007 - 08:58 PM

Gives new meaning to my statement about cars, easy to buy but hard to sell. the pain will not last to long ! When one four door closes another two door opens or something like that.

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#10 Redslur

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Posted 17 November 2007 - 09:03 PM

Bourbon is my friend tonight!

Keith, you will still see me next weekend, just not in the Torry. You will be pleasantly surprised though...new toy is very nice....

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#11 _keith1962_

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Posted 17 November 2007 - 09:11 PM

You didn't buy a FRAUD did ya

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#12 _lx5008_

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Posted 17 November 2007 - 09:19 PM

yes a very sad day, but what your got in the shed is very nice. atleast you still have a muscle car to drive. come on show some pics of your new car.

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#13 Redslur

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Posted 17 November 2007 - 09:19 PM

NEVER.........................Still a Holden... just not a Torry..............

Only because you asked nicely Graeme....

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Edited by Redslur, 17 November 2007 - 09:23 PM.

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#14 _willo_

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Posted 17 November 2007 - 09:24 PM

c'mon red...spill it ...what kinda f*cking holden

oh i see....LOL

Edited by willo, 17 November 2007 - 09:25 PM.

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#15 _JBird_

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Posted 17 November 2007 - 10:19 PM

Nice new toy! Did you get any spare change out of selling the slur?

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#16 _MRNOS_

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Posted 18 November 2007 - 05:53 AM

SV91??

Edited by MRNOS, 18 November 2007 - 05:59 AM.

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#17 GML-31

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Posted 18 November 2007 - 08:12 AM

went through same thing in Feb with my LX5000, then replaced it with another 4.... be careful.

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#18 _gmhgtr_

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Posted 18 November 2007 - 11:21 AM

SV91??

id say it is a VP of some sought,
senator?
or yeah possibly SV91

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#19 lakeside

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Posted 18 November 2007 - 11:50 AM

The bloke i bought my ss hatch off and crying like a baby when i came to pick to wifes new car. He was so upset i offered to sell it back to him. He told he never wanted to see it again. He bought it in 1978 it was only 12mths old.

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#20 Redslur

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Posted 18 November 2007 - 02:34 PM

YEP, SV91. One of only 103 made and a 5spd as well. Apparently less than 6 manuals were made according to HSV. Right down my alley, it is mint with only 54k's on the clock.

It was too cheap! With Muscle car prices going up like crazy, there are plenty of bargains with the early HSV's. The money I got for the Torry is unheard off....hence me being too paranoid with it sitting in the garage..The new owner is absolutely rapped. He rang me last night after getting home and said it drove like a new car. I know he will look after it like I did..

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#21 _gmhgtr_

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Posted 18 November 2007 - 02:54 PM

good to hear mate, but still its heartbreak!
hope all is well with the hsv
i love the vr/vs gts and clubbys

gmhgtr

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#22 myss427

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Posted 19 November 2007 - 08:06 AM

Hey Red, sad that it's gone, maybe could make an offer to Craig on his SLR. By the way we went to Adelaide on the weekend and picked up the A9X. Its safe and sound in my garage!!!!

Edited by myss427, 19 November 2007 - 08:07 AM.