Good value second hand cars - COVID times, Falcon/Commodore tax

[Citroënbender]

I’ve let go of aspirations to own another “classic” - realistically can’t see myself using it enough to justify the physical effort in upkeep, or the costs to hold. Maybe a Grey Fergie sometime, but that’s about it.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

I’ve let go of aspirations to own another “classic” - realistically can’t see myself using it enough to justify the physical effort in upkeep, or the costs to hold. Maybe a Grey Fergie sometime, but that’s about it.

Could imagine you going up to Macquarie Centre in the Fergie, no problems parking.

Been a few around for sale again here in the 2 000 - 2 500s.

[Rallye Sport]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Maybe a Grey Fergie sometime, but that’s about it.

And I thought I was the only weirdo toying with the idea of parking an old Massey Grey in the driveway

I'd put it on a permit, cruise it around the suburb and pick up the milk and paper from the shops in it. Best motoring fun I can think of for a couple of grand.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Rallye Sport

And I thought I was the only weirdo toying with the idea of parking an old Massey Grey in the driveway

I'd put it on a permit, cruise it around the suburb and pick up the milk and paper from the shops in it. Best motoring fun I can think of for a couple of grand.

Regular day around here on farm rego.

[Sprintey]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

I’ve let go of aspirations to own another “classic” - realistically can’t see myself using it enough to justify the physical effort in upkeep, or the costs to hold. Maybe a Grey Fergie sometime, but that’s about it.

My MIL did the Tractor Trek - Chamberlain (6G's I think?) from the westernmost point in WA across the country to the easternmost point of Australia at Byron. Crossing deserts and stuff. Those tractors were pretty quick. We saw lots of footage of them taking on big dunes.

[Sprintey]

Re: having another classic, I think I'm happy too. I wouldn't mind picking up one of the last VF Calais wagons as it is to me the classic 'Kingswood' or 'Premier' wagon of the future, with it's white stripes on the seats like the HJ GTS, and lots of chrome cos I like chrome the more the merrier. To drive them they are quite like the Kinga 202s - not the greatest amount of torque in the world, but really good paint, fit and build quality, simple (except sludging, timing chain), good looking and smooth and comfortable around town.

Other than that, covid saw the young one buy a 90's Disco and I've been enjoying the classic and traditional 4x4 zeitgeist vicariously through his exploits. Amazingly, it's more reliable than his mates' equivalent-age 4x4s and equally capable, so a healthy respect has developed for it. Yes you get leaks. The overall engineering is really well thought out.

[smoo]

Nice V8 Fairlane at a reasonable price.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by smoo

Nice V8 Fairlane at a reasonable price.

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That's mint, I was chasing an AUII Fairlane Ghia or LTD before I bought my Caprice, it's the only good Ford LWB, the aside from the NC Fairlane and the AU, BA-BF LWB cars are junk compared to Holden offerings IMO.

NF/NL Fairlane and BA-BF Fairlane, they look like taxis, they just need to be yellow and the interior leaves a lot to be desired.

[smoo]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

That's mint, I was chasing an AUII Fairlane Ghia or LTD before I bought my Caprice, it's the only good Ford LWB, the aside from the NC Fairlane and the AU, BA-BF LWB cars are junk compared to Holden offerings IMO.

They look like taxis, they just need to be yellow.

I’m pretty tempted to go and see that Fairlane but it will be too long for my garage.
But I think that is the right combo for an AU LWB, colour, year and engine. I’d prob put it on standard Fairlane dish wheels.

Not a fan of the DF/L LTDs?
I like them with the premium sound and chrome wheels.
Always wondered why the Fairlane got the povo spec stereo while the EL Fairmont Ghia had the same as the LTD.