[MitzaLizalor]

Re: Blessings from accross the pond

Mitza I think pink version had the smaller 4 cylinder engine for homers. The one you showed has the GTS badge and shark fin fenders so it might be a custom paint job.

The GTRXU1 had a 3·3litre 6cyl with triple carb and was quite lightweight so went fast, competing with (heavier) V8 Ford GTHO's at Bathurst. Those Toranas are quite sought after for their performance, but are after all a bit old and would need a rebuild, I guess. Pink was a std. colour, but not one of my favourites - although I would like one of the cars (at the right price): they look pretty cool in white (or blue).
(the blue was metallic, I think, and I'm not keen on metallic paint; straight, flat primary colours are fine. Or white, for this model.)

Yes, the picture I found does look like a custom re-spray. Your SL/R5000 is very well presented. My niece also likes Holden V8's and drives the 6litre SS

EDIT: oh yes, I see - I was saying that the car was one of my favourites, not the colour, but it doesn't quite read that way (upon re-reading).

[Lisa H]

Re: Blessings from accross the pond

The GTRXU1 had a 3·3litre 6cyl with triple carb and was quite lightweight so went fast, competing with (heavier) V8 Ford GTHO's at Bathurst. Those Toranas are quite sought after for their performance, but are after all a bit old and would need a rebuild, I guess. Pink was a std. colour, but not one of my favourites - although I would like one of the cars (at the right price): they look pretty cool in white (or blue).
(the blue was metallic, I think, and I'm not keen on metallic paint; straight, flat primary colours are fine. Or white, for this model.)

Yes, the picture I found does look like a custom re-spray. Your SL/R5000 is very well presented. My niece also likes Holden V8's and drives the 6litre SS

EDIT: oh yes, I see - I was saying that the car was one of my favourites, not the colour, but it doesn't quite read that way (upon re-reading).

The GTR XU1's are nice Torana's Mitza. I must admit I do like the white with black. Photo's never do them justice. They are quite expensive now and fixing them up to show condition can be quite a hassle. There is a GTR XU that only has about 10 miles on the speedo. The fellow brought it and kept in the garage from new.

[Dutch Girl]

Re: Blessings from accross the pond

it gets all of 4 mph

That is even slower than walking!

I dont drive fast

You think?

[MitzaLizalor]

Re: Blessings from accross the pond

Do you see many Australian cars in Holland? I am quite often in The Netherlands (Friesland) during December, Christmas, but am very busy with new projects here and in England: final bids not yet in

There are some pretty good roads over there (and in Belgium) I maintain a BMW autobahn monster (in UK) terrific fun, and I never drive a car in the country where it's registered ..soo easy ..and then back here. Need some new cookware which I normally buy in France, and some silverware & china (UK) but would like to check out Germany (glassware) too this year. I think we have much in common, and know that the past need not repeat itself.

Yes, I'm getting itchy feet.. ..

[Dutch Girl]

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Do you see many Australian cars in Holland?

Never. To be honest I didn't even know Australians made cars .