I love this. You wanted to work with your son to show him that with persistence and hard work, anything was possible- a lesson that goes way beyond the garage and hopefully paves his attitude to life. I love this. I loved every moment of this video .
Stunning VL mate, my old man had a venetian red Executive Turbo wagon back in ''87-88, one of the strongest memories of being a kid was us doing a family trip from Sydney to Brisbane for Expo '88. That little reminder and the nostalgia it gave me totally made my day, so thanks for that.
I remember when everyone was hunting for an ex Police interceptor VL. Stories of legend on what you could with with the RB30E engines. Sammut brothers managed to get some amazing numbers out of the RB engines.
Job well done. This is quite a rare car. An auto in an SL was special order. Most people who wanted auto would've just bought and executive. What set the SL apart from the Executive was mainly the transmission and the power steering. I think in the Series II, which this is (black door handles and larger HOLDEN badge on boot) the AC was standard in the Executive. I bought a VL SL in April 1986. Ordered it in February when it was released but the first cars built were mostly Executives, Berlinas and the odd Calais for the rental car industry. Cost me about $14,500 drive away.
Ah ! Wow great insight , this one has power steering / AC and auto ! It was my understanding ( I could be wrong) that the SL was the earlier model then exec was released later in the years
@@georgeauto On the contrary. I nearly bought a VK that was on the showroom floor. That showroom floor shared space with a just-released VL Berlina. That was February 1986. I eventually ordered a white gold SL sedan expecting to take delivery quite soon. That's when the saleman told me about how both Holden and Ford pumped out cars for the rental car market first. The first SL I saw was mine, which was in April. I can't imagine why somebody would order an SL with ps/ac/auto which matched the Executive specs (that was the only difference between the two). The following year they changed door handles from chrome to black and made the HOLDEN boot badge bigger. That was pretty much their "Series II update".
Much more than the build itself, I so admire you George for your commitment to getting the job done. I've watched a few of your vids and to me you'ee a straight up, no bullshit, friendly and very helpful bloke that has indeed got skills as a motivational coach. Not just when it come to vehicle builds either, although I can see that you are passionate about this. Your son is a very lucky young man to have a father like you. These commitment skills relate to life as much as building and restoring cars. You are an amazing human George!
@@georgeauto Looking at a VL Berlina turbo that a mate owns at the moment, happy to sell to eventually needs some love care but definitely a path I would like to take and get it back on the roads after a decade of covers.
Really good video mate. Inspiring, positive and really well done. So good to see an '87 VL restored to it's former glory - not turned into yet another drift or drag car with oversized rubber. You've inspired me to do something with the VY Berlina wagon sitting in the driveway, so nice one! Congrats on the twins too "-)
Thanks a lot! And glad you enjoyed it , yes I think you can’t go wrong bringing it back to original style , then it’s up to the winner to do as they please with it
Absolutely beautiful restoration. Thank you George for sharing your journey and the words you have spoken in the video have true meaning and can see are genuine. I’ve entered the competition and hopefully I can win this car as my little boys would love it. They are 7 and 9 years old and they love VL’s like their dad. Once again beautiful restoration well done and credit to yourself and your son. 😁
Awesome work mate. Love seeing anyone restore massive projects such as a classic VL. I recently finished up restoring my dads VR Acclaim. By no means it was terrible condition but it has been a 3 yr commitment to this project of scouring the internet, wreckers and stores for certain parts and totally agree with your comment of don't start letting that commitment die and make that promise become a hollow bunch of words All the best \m/
Thanks mate for the nice comment! I Bet the VR r is amazing now , keen to see it ! Inbox me a photo on insta if you can be bothered , love seeing what people do
Hi I just found your channel instantly subscribed love your content I am an older car nut 56 I love these old cars have entered the VL raffle your work is impressive thank you love the clean build I I win I will leave as is apart from lowering it as far as I can I love a lowered standard car thanks again keep the great content coming..
@georgeauto thank you no I do not as I have zero experience as a panel beater,spray painter or mechanic and it would cost far to much to get it outsourced and most places that do it here I perth are very reluctant to take on a build of such a big scale.
@georgeauto I used to dabble in photography a lit but due to financial reasons sold my set up with much regret as to replace it all now would be well in excess of 12k I have a cannon EOS5D mk3 beautiful camera with all accessories tripods filters spare lens etc hoping to get back into it I loved it I photographed cars mainly and bikes I loved photographing rat rods and rat cars more to detail I love showcasing the small things people over look thanks again..
Mate awesome build. Had a VL many years ago. Love them. Apart from the car building you could easily become a motivational speaker or have your own podcast. Good voice and great words. Well done. Keep going!
Thanks so much for this comment , it’s motivating me to do more , I love motivational speaks I have a whole other channel dedicated to it , I listen to a lot too that’s where it comes from
Very well said G. I've been wondering where you have been and glad to see that you have been busy. Alot of powerful words in there about commitment and sticking to your word. As well as the satisfaction of finishing something thats HARD. I've been struggling with a project this past year and its on a turn around at the moment. So i can see the finish line. Massive congrats on the family additions too. That also explains alot!!! Hopefully we can go cruising together soon!
Thankyou so much ! New additions to the family are such a blessing , and yes i havnt posted much lately but I’ve been doing a heap of work behind the scenes , got a few videos coming out soon just have to catch up on the editing
G'day George, I'm sorry I haven't been around for ages. I have been absolutely flat out busy on my TH-cam channel lately, Bill's Channel 1987. I do have quite a few AU Ford contents on there, too. Since from August 5th, 2024, I have then purchased myself a new car . It is a 1998 Toyota Corolla Conquest hatchback twin cam inline 4, 5-speed manual. The colour of my car is also Metallic Purple. Cheers George all the best to both you and your son, plus your family. From William. Mount Gambier South Australia.
Awesome job GG. It was clearly a big job, well done on sticking with it, I’ve seen so many builds or restorations stall when it starts getting tricky. Nobody asks how many hours work went into it, they only ask who did it, and you can be proud to put your name to it. Nice work
@@georgeauto 👍. Nah, used to play basketball and football against your group of mates at school. And would kick your mate’s footy onto the road from time to time
Found your channel through your falcon and absolutely loving your content. Keep up the amazing work and entertaining content brother. Truely inspiring us to start on a new project or continue on ones we may have lost some motivation for 💪
Holy shit i remember seeing the first video on this car you guys have done a wicked job and the paint looks brand new well done love the hub cabs to really presents the car well
He is yes ! We always have a bit of a chat and a joke , I was just saying to Thomas I hope he sees himself in this video ! Thankyou for your comment I appreciate it
@@georgeauto Hay won’t be get tix for this because I would not be able to store use or take care of it properly But what you have done is really a fabulous outcome More chat on your channel might help too
Just beautiful mate. Would love to put a baby seat in it and take my girls to car shows and just to cruize in it. It would be parked in the garage and covered until Georgina helped wash it. What your doing is just amazing, and well done Thomas.
Thankyou yes it’s the 7th car we are working on together, currently working on his own XG ute, we’ve also done my FG, the Territory , an LTD , a 323 my EA and a few other Falcons so yes it was amazing time with him but have to move on as kids come first
QR code is broken sorry guys! Link is www.georgeauto.com.au/vl or put a H in before the link of QR code that will work.
@@georgeauto when will the winner get picked out
@@LucianKnight69 check out the link 🔗 has all info
I love this. You wanted to work with your son to show him that with persistence and hard work, anything was possible- a lesson that goes way beyond the garage and hopefully paves his attitude to life. I love this. I loved every moment of this video .
Amazing job. Such an iconic car. They still look fantastic today.
Stunning VL mate, my old man had a venetian red Executive Turbo wagon back in ''87-88, one of the strongest memories of being a kid was us doing a family trip from Sydney to Brisbane for Expo '88. That little reminder and the nostalgia it gave me totally made my day, so thanks for that.
Nice one! Turbo wagon ! You don’t see them around much any more but they are so cool , thankyou for the nice comment
Awesome video and great restoration of a car that deserved to be saved. I’m loving this channel. It’s binge watching time!
Wow!! Well done, fantastic results from all your hard work and dedication. Looks amazing.
Mighty vl bring back my teen years
Yes 🙌 time has gone so fast
This car in a good condition and well-maintaned with the RB30 restored with your son - bang...awesome on so many fronts!
Thank you so much
I remember when everyone was hunting for an ex Police interceptor VL. Stories of legend on what you could with with the RB30E engines. Sammut brothers managed to get some amazing numbers out of the RB engines.
yes of course! they are still so good and getting rare now , only see them out at car meets these days
Fantastic job! Congratulations!
wow tommie's already 16, its been along time since i have seen him,
time flys.
Yes it’s crazy how fast the time has gone! He’s a young man now
Job well done. This is quite a rare car. An auto in an SL was special order. Most people who wanted auto would've just bought and executive. What set the SL apart from the Executive was mainly the transmission and the power steering. I think in the Series II, which this is (black door handles and larger HOLDEN badge on boot) the AC was standard in the Executive. I bought a VL SL in April 1986. Ordered it in February when it was released but the first cars built were mostly Executives, Berlinas and the odd Calais for the rental car industry. Cost me about $14,500 drive away.
Ah ! Wow great insight , this one has power steering / AC and auto ! It was my understanding ( I could be wrong) that the SL was the earlier model then exec was released later in the years
@@georgeauto On the contrary. I nearly bought a VK that was on the showroom floor. That showroom floor shared space with a just-released VL Berlina. That was February 1986. I eventually ordered a white gold SL sedan expecting to take delivery quite soon. That's when the saleman told me about how both Holden and Ford pumped out cars for the rental car market first. The first SL I saw was mine, which was in April. I can't imagine why somebody would order an SL with ps/ac/auto which matched the Executive specs (that was the only difference between the two). The following year they changed door handles from chrome to black and made the HOLDEN boot badge bigger. That was pretty much their "Series II update".
Much more than the build itself, I so admire you George for your commitment to getting the job done. I've watched a few of your vids and to me you'ee a straight up, no bullshit, friendly and very helpful bloke that has indeed got skills as a motivational coach. Not just when it come to vehicle builds either, although I can see that you are passionate about this. Your son is a very lucky young man to have a father like you. These commitment skills relate to life as much as building and restoring cars. You are an amazing human George!
Mate amazing comment thankyou ! Did you check out my other channel George George I do just that motivational talks haha , I’m so into it
1st congrats on the twins watchin this video giv me hope with alot of things in my life great job great hubby , Dad , great bloke congrats 👏
Amazing comment thankyou sir ! Do you have a project on the go or ?
I love what you have done im doing my own vl and yes its a lot of work iv had no one help
I am so proud of this george, I hope do buy and build one my self after your series. Hope to see it on the streets
Thank you ! Which car you after for your build ? I’m sure we’ll bump into each other one day
@@georgeauto Looking at a VL Berlina turbo that a mate owns at the moment, happy to sell to eventually needs some love care but definitely a path I would like to take and get it back on the roads after a decade of covers.
sounds like a plan! All the best with it! post some videos if you get it
Really good video mate. Inspiring, positive and really well done. So good to see an '87 VL restored to it's former glory - not turned into yet another drift or drag car with oversized rubber. You've inspired me to do something with the VY Berlina wagon sitting in the driveway, so nice one! Congrats on the twins too "-)
Thanks a lot! And glad you enjoyed it , yes I think you can’t go wrong bringing it back to original style , then it’s up to the winner to do as they please with it
Absolutely beautiful restoration.
Thank you George for sharing your journey and the words you have spoken in the video have true meaning and can see are genuine.
I’ve entered the competition and hopefully I can win this car as my little boys would love it. They are 7 and 9 years old and they love VL’s like their dad.
Once again beautiful restoration well done and credit to yourself and your son. 😁
Thank you sir ! I got your entries and good luck ! That would be so good cruising with your boys
finally the vl has come together
Yes ! Taken it’s time but it’s getting there
Awesome work mate. Love seeing anyone restore massive projects such as a classic VL. I recently finished up restoring my dads VR Acclaim. By no means it was terrible condition but it has been a 3 yr commitment to this project of scouring the internet, wreckers and stores for certain parts and totally agree with your comment of don't start letting that commitment die and make that promise become a hollow bunch of words
All the best \m/
Thanks mate for the nice comment! I
Bet the VR r is amazing now , keen to see it ! Inbox me a photo on insta if you can be bothered , love seeing what people do
Love this reminds me of me and my old man when we did up his Xd together took nine years definitely not a quick process
Priceless memories with the boy ! Thanks
Hi I just found your channel instantly subscribed love your content I am an older car nut 56 I love these old cars have entered the VL raffle your work is impressive thank you love the clean build I I win I will leave as is apart from lowering it as far as I can I love a lowered standard car thanks again keep the great content coming..
Thanks Jeff for the sub! And good luck ! The quality time these cars create amongst people just needs to be saved! Do you have any old cars yourself ?
@georgeauto thank you no I do not as I have zero experience as a panel beater,spray painter or mechanic and it would cost far to much to get it outsourced and most places that do it here I perth are very reluctant to take on a build of such a big scale.
@georgeauto I used to dabble in photography a lit but due to financial reasons sold my set up with much regret as to replace it all now would be well in excess of 12k I have a cannon EOS5D mk3 beautiful camera with all accessories tripods filters spare lens etc hoping to get back into it I loved it I photographed cars mainly and bikes I loved photographing rat rods and rat cars more to detail I love showcasing the small things people over look thanks again..
To think this was done in a good old car port, just incredible. Done an astonishingly good job, very inspirational mate👌🏼🤙🏼
Thanks a ton! Appreciate your comment and yes it’s not perfect but definitely better then it was
Mate awesome build. Had a VL many years ago. Love them. Apart from the car building you could easily become a motivational speaker or have your own podcast. Good voice and great words. Well done. Keep going!
Thanks so much for this comment , it’s motivating me to do more , I love motivational speaks I have a whole other channel dedicated to it , I listen to a lot too that’s where it comes from
What a beautiful VL, amazing work. The words on commitment are spot on. Thanks mate
Thanks mate ! Appreciate your comment
Amazing work 💪💪
Thank you 🙌 appreciate the comment
Very well said G. I've been wondering where you have been and glad to see that you have been busy. Alot of powerful words in there about commitment and sticking to your word. As well as the satisfaction of finishing something thats HARD. I've been struggling with a project this past year and its on a turn around at the moment. So i can see the finish line. Massive congrats on the family additions too. That also explains alot!!! Hopefully we can go cruising together soon!
Thankyou so much ! New additions to the family are such a blessing , and yes i havnt posted much lately but I’ve been doing a heap of work behind the scenes , got a few videos coming out soon just have to catch up on the editing
first time ive come across your channel. Great resto but it was the life advice at the end that really got me thank you
Thanks mate ! I had to throw it in there ! I feel when I talk like that I’m really just lecturing myself
Well done man iv always had a soft spot for a good vl. Credit to ya man
Much appreciated! Appreciate the comment
Repeated myself there lol
Congrats on the family mate. Nice to see you getting things done with so many other commitments.
Thankyou mate ! I was thinking … everyone focusing on the car , but the family is where the real love is ! Thanks again ❤️appreciate your comment
G'day George, I'm sorry I haven't been around for ages.
I have been absolutely flat out busy on my TH-cam channel lately, Bill's Channel 1987.
I do have quite a few AU Ford contents on there, too.
Since from August 5th, 2024, I have then purchased myself a new car . It is a 1998 Toyota Corolla Conquest hatchback twin cam inline 4, 5-speed manual.
The colour of my car is also Metallic Purple.
Cheers George all the best to both you and your son, plus your family.
From William.
Mount Gambier
South Australia.
You have done a great job on the VL. Well done to you and your son.
Thank you sir
You are a inspiration for what you have done and just said if I won the car I would give it back to you with pleasure
mate thank you! you're clearly a top bloke! legend please by 3000 tickets haha
Awesome job GG. It was clearly a big job, well done on sticking with it, I’ve seen so many builds or restorations stall when it starts getting tricky.
Nobody asks how many hours work went into it, they only ask who did it, and you can be proud to put your name to it. Nice work
Thankyou so much lovely comment , I have no idea who this is but guessing it’s Frank ?
@@georgeauto 👍. Nah, used to play basketball and football against your group of mates at school. And would kick your mate’s footy onto the road from time to time
Love it love vls entered
Good luck ! Thankyou
Phenomenal work! Thanks for sharing!
Thankyou appreciate the comment
Found your channel through your falcon and absolutely loving your content. Keep up the amazing work and entertaining content brother.
Truely inspiring us to start on a new project or continue on ones we may have lost some motivation for 💪
Awesome mate epic comment thank you glad you like it , and I’m so happy I inspired ❤️
Holy shit i remember seeing the first video on this car you guys have done a wicked job and the paint looks brand new well done love the hub cabs to really presents the car well
Thankyou mate ! After I started I couldn’t turn back just sent it haha
Lockie at paintaway is a great dude 👍
Nice build George. Bravo
He is yes ! We always have a bit of a chat and a joke , I was just saying to Thomas I hope he sees himself in this video ! Thankyou for your comment I appreciate it
Well done team, looks great.
Thank you for that comment 🔥
keep up the good work 😉
Thanks, will do!
Amazing George. Great Video loved it.
Thankyou Kind sir
Bloody awesome build mate, been following you from the start!!! I’m definitely going into the draw. Cheers
You're in! Just got your entry mate good luck !
Insane 👌 very nice work mate
Thank you 🙌appreciate the comment
great job !
Thanks ! Appreciate your comment t
Great job and amazing outcome
Thank you ! Appreciate your comment
@@georgeauto
Hay won’t be get tix for this because I would not be able to store use or take care of it properly
But what you have done is really a fabulous outcome
More chat on your channel might help too
Top effort fella.
Thanks 👍! Appreciate the comment as well
Just beautiful mate. Would love to put a baby seat in it and take my girls to car shows and just to cruize in it. It would be parked in the garage and covered until Georgina helped wash it. What your doing is just amazing, and well done Thomas.
Thankyou so much mate what a nice comment , would love to see you win it , may the random winner software choose you it will be real !
Saw this pop up. had one, same colour. I miss it now 😢
Ah no way ! Looks like you might have to enter the giveaway if you haven’t already
@@georgeauto Sounds like a very good idea. Great video by the way. Beautiful car
Love it- good job 👍
Thank you! 😊
entered! what a beauty 👍🏻
Got it !! Good luck !
Amazing well done
Thank you! Cheers!
Love the vid
Thanks mate appreciate the comment
Thanks
No problem
I’m in can see me and my son Cruz in this beautiful vl
Yes that would be epic
Had rb30 wagon. I couldnt fix but had new shocks lowered a bit was nice but yer it needed more.
Skyline or ?
Thats good shit.
Thankyou
If it rained would shut down. Wish i kept it but just no where keep. Miss it
That’s annoying there is always somthing with cars ey
😍
Same ❤️
Thought this was Aidens VL story from street machine for a second
Haven’t heard of it curious now !
Fuck yea I love VLs my first commodore growing up was a gold vl cost me 500 bucks with rego 😂
They are cool ! I’ve been driving it around a bit lately and I have to say it’s a nice car to drive for sure
Georgio ❤
Yo bro! cook up soon
Mine was abandoned for 20 and a bit years, as you might know
Wow mate that’s epic that you’re saving it
@@georgeauto have a big day tomorrow of sanding a bunch of bog in some more dents and scratches we found after priming it
ive been watching! keep up the great work !
@@georgeauto will do, thanks
what a credit to yourself and your son...... Mate I'll tell you now if i win the car i will donate it back to your son
Mate I told
Him just now and he smiled so hard and said “announce him the winner” lol
@@georgeauto 👍👍 well lets hope i win
Good Luck!
@@georgeauto 😁😁
Another solid video, George. We released a portable air pump. Can we invite you to do a review? We have emailed for an inquiry.
Thankyou ! Appreciate the opportunity , not sure if I want to though
I’d be hard pushed giving that away it’s something you put together with your son?
Thankyou yes it’s the 7th car we are working on together, currently working on his own XG ute, we’ve also done my FG, the Territory , an LTD , a 323 my EA and a few other Falcons so yes it was amazing time with him but have to move on as kids come first
Glad you didnt go full Rajab Racing Sex Spec VL.
Sometimes less is a lot more
Yes! Thankyou , let the winner register it first then do as they please
Did you check the QR code address?
Sorry it doesn’t work , my mistake and I can’t fix it :(
@@georgeauto I thought so. Missing "h" in https. Just post the link here somewhere. Should be ok.
Thankyou yes so annoying, considering re-posting the video but kinda too late now
First
I remeber the first video been watching from day one, good for you mate. Enjoy
Why can't a.c.t enter??
Unfortunately I don’t have a permit at the moment