The Barra straight six deserves so much more recognition and I’m happy to see it on this list, one of the great straight sixes. Also I said it in the part 1 comments section but I’m going to say it again, the Brabham BT62 and BT62R also deserve to be on this list.
One of my best mates used to own an unmodified, stock standard FPV Tornado back in day. It would eat my mildly, modified EVO for breakfast.....I needed rain and some twisties to turn the tables in my favour. The mighty Barra with some forced induction applied was an amazing bit of kit straight off the showroom floor. Luv your work AK & the entire ReDriven team :-)
I once knew someone who had a 265 straight six with three carbies, in a orange coupe body !, what a machine ! , its a shame they weren't as popular as the Fords & GM's , as they were one heck of a car & so deserved much more fame & fortune & recognition/sales than they got!.
Deliberately didn't suggest the A9X last week as I knew it'd be on this weeks list lol. Cars that definitely deserve a place on next week's list are; The original sin bins Holden Sandman, Ford Sundowner and Chrysler Drifter. The XA,XB and XC Ford Fatbirds Chrysler Valient Charger Rambler Matador R31 Skyline Nissan Bluebird/Pintara Humber Super Snipe Singer Gazelle Sunbeam Alpine VW Country Buggy P76 Leyland Studebaker Silver Hawk Mitsubishi Scorpion especially with Rocket Bunny pack. AMC/Rambler Javelin Perentie Holden Jackaroo Holden Rodeo 2000 Good video as always guys and you're close to hitting the 3/4 way mark for the silver play button. Looking forward to Friday's video and I'm guessing it's either a Suzuki or Ford of some kind that your reviewing.
Thanks for the video; I enjoyed it. One correction: the GT-F may have been the final FPV but it wasn't the final performance Falcon. That would be both the FG-X XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint which also deserve mention on a future list (the XR6 Sprint in particular). Also, the F6 Typhoon/Tornado in the BA put out 270kW, not 266kW. The FG F6 put out 310kW. I agree that the Typhoon and Tornado monikers were awesome; it's a shame they only called later versions F6.
Awesome channel and reviews. A great session would be "Top 10 P-Plate vehicle's" or "Iconic 4 cylinder hoon vehicles" (aka iconic Fast Fours) You could have price max and pre and post a certain age. Eg Ford Escorts, Holden Geminis, Toyota Celica, Nissan Sylvia , Sigma/Cordia/Starion, Nissan Pulsar SSS , Alfa GTV, Fiat 124 sport to the first WRX . Throw in an RX4/Rx7 for clicks and hate bait. Keep up the great work. Even the bloopers are pure gold !!
One of my classic favourites is the Mark 2 Ford Cortina 440L - only available in Oz I believe, equivalent to the UKs 1600E and only a level below the Lotus Cortina, with the “luxury” wood trim and 4 speed floor manual.
Cracking videos - enjoying them guys! Just an FYI (not to pick) but the BF F6 was also called a Typhoon/Tornado - It was when they went FG (310KW) they dropped the longer naming convention. I miss my 2006 BF F6 Typhoon - Loved that car, sold it for $33k as a trade against a 2009 EVO X MR - Dooh!
For something out of left field the 2.6 Leyland Marina GT coupe. Bright Orange Australia only. Actually quite a quick car for the era. Now quite a collectors car.
thank you for clearing up the slight mishap in regards to the 351 you are here by forgiven! some other cars for you to consider; XC Cobra (of course) XD & XE ESP's EB II Falcon SS (factory built specifically to win production car racing) KE & KF Laser TX3 Turbo FGX XR6T & XR8 Sprints
Great review but you failed to mention the overboost function the fpv had in the GTF.On overboost and in the right conditions they were producing closer to 430kw.
The HK GTS Monaro was really only a so called “Muscle” in its 4speed manual only 327 Chevrolet V8 top line Version as it could also be had in the breathless 307 under square version (283 bore 327 stroke US truck version) not forgetting the 186 S six cylinder GTS base model, I reckon you should have highlighted the best and last of the 1st generation design and that would be the HG GTS with its 300 bhp 350 Chevrolet in 4 speed Muncie manual version ( it could be had with a derated 275 bhp in front of a turbo 400 which was also used in all manual and auto next model HQ GTS Monaros) a bit more information regarding engine types for people that don’t know would be helpful other than just glossing over them generically seems to be lacking
well done guys, do we believe the emotion / passion for these cars will continue over the next two generations, would love to see feedback on the GM limited VF Motorsport and its demand v the HSV variants of the VF
The late 80s and 90s is by far peak engineering, like yeah safety and the environment matter but come on there's nothing better then the feel of a GTR or the nimble feeling of a GTIR or the sound of a rx7s rotary rushing past you. My favourite car of all time is a vl commodore and it breaks my heart that they will be nothing but a memory for me from hear on out.
Before I was born, my dad used to owned a “GM” Torana, took me years realizing it it was an Australian car! In the Philippines it was sold under GM brand and converted to LHD.
Another great list. I reckon the Leyland P76 deserves at least a back-handed mention. 👍 PS. My AU2 ute was still going strong after twenty odd years. I've heard of AU taxis doing over a million Ks.
Rumour has it that the Turbo VL could beat Holden's own V8... How about the AU Falcon as an iconic car? 🤣 These are bullet proof when they come to reliability and XR models are appreciating! Could you please review a Turbo Falcon and a HSV? Great video 👍
The AU is a misunderstood car. The AU XR IRS absolutely smashes my Mkii F6 for refinement and reliability. Would love to find an AU XR8 manual in decent condition and price.
@@MartinJones123 my in law has a fairly clapped out XR6 and I would personally agree. Possibly due to the 17" wheels with decent side walls. The AC absolutely blows mine away as well. Looking at it I felt like they've engineered it better but someone at Fords looked at a MB CLS while drunk and went...YES!! That's what we want as a design, while blind as a maggot. But that's probably also the reason why they slapped a turbo on the Barras.
Prices have got ludicrous. Each to their own, but I buy a car I love to enjoy, to drive, and relish having it…not polish and sit under a dust cover because I’m too afraid to dent it or put milage on it and loose value. Each to their own….but to me a car is to enjoy, it needs to be more than just an investment
AU TE and TS? AU XR8 5.6? N12 Pulsar Turbo ET? E series XR6s? TRD Aurion? All very under-rated Australian performance cars. But on a side note, that is a very nice E39 Touring in the workshop
what about the TX3 laser 😊 always reminded me of grannie trying to pimp out her little car to play with the big boys. haven't gotten to drive one but sure would be a quick little unit I'd imagine.
No HQ??? The highest sold car in Australian manufacturing history, completely revolutionary in styling and spawned the stunning HQ coupe and later the new 4 door SS then GTS?? Stunning that this was left off yet ba/bf got two entries?
The V2 Holden Monaro from 2001. HSV versions include the GTO and GTS models. The 427 version winning the inaugural Bathurst 24 hour. She was sold in the States as the Pontiac GTO. With only 1600 cars built in the last version CV8-Z in 2005. It's a great car and got to be a great investment. There is a interesting back story to the cars arrival and first showing at the 1998 Car Show. It was developed under the name 'Monica' in secret. The Holden design team were working on this project after hours and weren't even allowed to even tell their wives about it. Became the show stopper on the day.
FPV F 6 BF 270kw 550nm FPV F6 FG 310kw 565nm BF XR6 Turbo 245kw 480nm FG XR6 Turbo 270kw 533nm FGX XR6 Sprint 325kw 576nm For car channel you got your numbers wrong with the Turbo Falcons The Turbo Falcons embarrassed a lot of the V8 Falcons and V8 Commodores
Lets face it guys & gals, if its got a blue oval or a Red Lion badge on it & it's a muscle car by its spec's !, It's value has sky rocketed & so is insanely priced today !, as for me!, I'd be more than happy just to have my beloved 2002 Maroon Falcon AU III Wagon again !, easily one of the best cars I ever owned ! , was so nice to drive & never let me down ! :)
Totally off topic AK, but knowing you are a drummer, I was just wondering if you played/programmed all the very tasty drum breaks in the videos ? Hello from from a fan in Tassie mate :-)
2 of my cars made the list hahah. As much as it pains for me to say it the Barra engine and transmission is a fantastic combo shame the rest of the car is pretty average. May I suggest The Valiant Charger R/T E37 & E47 to be featured on the next list? Also I reckon if we get a sound clip of the exhaust in there for the cars too it would really be appreciated.
@@skilgour44 E49 is likely infinitly better but growing up as child I didn't have any experience with it. Only the E38 which was car sandwich by an old lady. I do remember hearing about E49 with the fabled Bathurst long range tank with dual fillers but still till this day I've never seen one in the flesh. Being a young boy that loves cars mean everything is just too damn cool.
Sorry but there was no Charger E47. Apart from the better known Six Pack code-variants there was also the E37 (3-speed) along with an E48 (4-speed) and even the now forgotten E59 Charger (360 auto). Btw in Edition 3 it was disappointing to see our amiable host describe Chrysler’s E49 Valiant variant (lol) as being “4.6 litres”
What. The. Hell. Two episodes of Top Aussie cars and you have no VK? *boo, hiss* Yes, I almost forgot about Brockie driving on the Mountain with his arm hanging out the window lol...
I don’t think any of the current (ridiculous) car prices make a “smart investment”. How much higher can prices go? The market has (hopefully) peaked. As for additions to this list, as a single item I reckon you have to include the Sandman and Sundowner. True Aussie icons of the 70s.
VL had a Nissan engine with a radiator fitted to low and thus cracked heads. It was scary upon turn in, into corners like the trailing arms or bushes or both flexed. I was an apprentice mechanic and for had 4 valve 250s back in the late seventies and the barra was simply an evolution of the old 4.1 there is no connection between Ford developing the the turbo barra because of the VL. None! I was going garret t3 my XA 250 in 1978 because even those old clunkers would put down a HO Ford was very aware of what 4.1 turbo could do they experimented with them. Dick Johnson developed his own with the intention of racing them. He would change car culture in Australia except CAMS changed the rules and that was that for turbo falcons until the BA
Still think the TL-50 should be on the list……rare…… and the never happened supercharged Fg they got it up to pre launch then canned it I have the photo to prove it
I got offered 86k for my almost original VLT Calais manual with 170k on the clock. I've obviously declined but yours would easily fetch 70-75k no worries.
@@hellothere4342 I would've taken that offer if you wanted to sell TBH. FOMO is starting to drop hence an increase in inventory with inflated yesteryear prices that are not selling
@@vincekara9446 the Calais has sentimental value to our family from my late Grandfather which was gifted to me. Along with his 1960 Citroen DS which we have no idea where to start with rebuilding.
Actually how bout reviewing some Aussie odd balls like the 4.1 litre mk3 cortina, the P76 (always wanted one of those just to be different). Aussie re engineered some dreadful foreign cars over the years, some successful (commodore), some not (Marina and a 2.6 engine). Good look back of Aussie automotive history, not just the typical Ford/Holden battle that’s ragged since before dawn. Oh, on that note…with a Holden vamoosing, what brand have the followers gone too?
Nonsense. The five best Australian cars ever are: Holden VC Starfire 4 Holden Camiras Leyland P76 Hartnett Tasman Gemini Deisel What a bunch of beauties these are.
The Barra straight six deserves so much more recognition and I’m happy to see it on this list, one of the great straight sixes. Also I said it in the part 1 comments section but I’m going to say it again, the Brabham BT62 and BT62R also deserve to be on this list.
It was a shame ford discontinued it. Same goes with Toyota with 2JZ.
Would've been nice to see the Barra make the transition into the Mustang.
I assume there’s an entire episode devoted to the majesty that is the AU Falcon coming up?
Ah, the old Spew Falcon, quite the classic these days.
We are all waiting for that episode.
Yes the au is amazing
The Tickford TS50 T3 is another older gem that is starting to gain some appreciation
One of my best mates used to own an unmodified, stock standard FPV Tornado back in day. It would eat my mildly, modified EVO for breakfast.....I needed rain and some twisties to turn the tables in my favour. The mighty Barra with some forced induction applied was an amazing bit of kit straight off the showroom floor. Luv your work AK & the entire ReDriven team :-)
Valiants; slant 6 high compression, 318 & 360 V8s and 265 hemi straight six (preferably with triple carbies).
I once knew someone who had a 265 straight six with three carbies, in a orange coupe body !, what a machine ! , its a shame they weren't as popular as the Fords & GM's , as they were one heck of a car & so deserved much more fame & fortune & recognition/sales than they got!.
The F6 Typhoon was also playable in Gran Turismo 4; so your international viewers may have had an opportunity to “drive” one, albeit virtually.
Deliberately didn't suggest the A9X last week as I knew it'd be on this weeks list lol.
Cars that definitely deserve a place on next week's list are;
The original sin bins Holden Sandman, Ford Sundowner and Chrysler Drifter.
The XA,XB and XC Ford Fatbirds
Chrysler Valient Charger
Rambler Matador
R31 Skyline
Nissan Bluebird/Pintara
Humber Super Snipe
Singer Gazelle
Sunbeam Alpine
VW Country Buggy
P76 Leyland
Studebaker Silver Hawk
Mitsubishi Scorpion especially with Rocket Bunny pack.
AMC/Rambler Javelin
Perentie
Holden Jackaroo
Holden Rodeo 2000
Good video as always guys and you're close to hitting the 3/4 way mark for the silver play button. Looking forward to Friday's video and I'm guessing it's either a Suzuki or Ford of some kind that your reviewing.
How about the V2/VZ Monaro as well? That should also be added too...
@@MartinJones123 have to leave some cars for others to suggest lol
Thanks for the video; I enjoyed it.
One correction: the GT-F may have been the final FPV but it wasn't the final performance Falcon. That would be both the FG-X XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint which also deserve mention on a future list (the XR6 Sprint in particular).
Also, the F6 Typhoon/Tornado in the BA put out 270kW, not 266kW. The FG F6 put out 310kW. I agree that the Typhoon and Tornado monikers were awesome; it's a shame they only called later versions F6.
Awesome channel and reviews.
A great session would be "Top 10 P-Plate vehicle's" or "Iconic 4 cylinder hoon vehicles" (aka iconic Fast Fours)
You could have price max and pre and post a certain age. Eg Ford Escorts, Holden Geminis, Toyota Celica, Nissan Sylvia , Sigma/Cordia/Starion, Nissan Pulsar SSS , Alfa GTV, Fiat 124 sport to the first WRX . Throw in an RX4/Rx7 for clicks and hate bait.
Keep up the great work. Even the bloopers are pure gold !!
F6 Typhoon is a legendary Australian Muscle Car
One of my classic favourites is the Mark 2 Ford Cortina 440L - only available in Oz I believe, equivalent to the UKs 1600E and only a level below the Lotus Cortina, with the “luxury” wood trim and 4 speed floor manual.
I love the Barra, i drive my F6 BF Typhoon on the weekends and enjoy it immensely. Best FPV ever in my book.
I had a white HK Monaro when I was young… best ca r I’ve ever had!! Miss it so much 😭😭💔
Cracking videos - enjoying them guys! Just an FYI (not to pick) but the BF F6 was also called a Typhoon/Tornado - It was when they went FG (310KW) they dropped the longer naming convention. I miss my 2006 BF F6 Typhoon - Loved that car, sold it for $33k as a trade against a 2009 EVO X MR - Dooh!
How about the Torana XU1, Valiant Pacer, Charger E49, Charger 770 E55, and the Bolwell Nagari. Cheers
9:19 Love seeing this pic of Hellon. Awesome Car
For something out of left field the 2.6 Leyland Marina GT coupe. Bright Orange Australia only. Actually quite a quick car for the era. Now quite a collectors car.
There was a team at ford playing around with the development of turbo falcons since the XD falcon in the early 80s.
A9X the true legend of Aussie muscle cars.
Yep was just drooling over the red one at the Holden museum in Echuca yesterday their was so much 😭water coming out of my 👀
Had a workmate who had invested in one back in late 90s and I imagine he's very pleased he did if he still has it.
thank you for clearing up the slight mishap in regards to the 351 you are here by forgiven!
some other cars for you to consider;
XC Cobra (of course)
XD & XE ESP's
EB II Falcon SS (factory built specifically to win production car racing)
KE & KF Laser TX3 Turbo
FGX XR6T & XR8 Sprints
Need to see some Holden sports wagons on the next one!
How about the TRD Aurion, that is a true Aussie vehicle😂
Yea but FWD
TRD is Cryptic for TURD.........Not Aussie.......Stop Kidding Yourself.
Toyota had the opportunity to bring in the chaser and crown in the early 2000s yet it opted got the Avalon and eventually Aurion instead 🥲
BMW E30's, Utes, Panel Vans, Cortina's, Escorts, Mini's, & Datsun 1600, would be an interesting segment!
VL what an icon thank god they couldn’t fit that Buick v6 under the bonnet of the prototype’s
Great review but you failed to mention the overboost function the fpv had in the GTF.On overboost and in the right conditions they were producing closer to 430kw.
The HK GTS Monaro was really only a so called “Muscle” in its 4speed manual only 327 Chevrolet V8 top line Version as it could also be had in the breathless 307 under square version (283 bore 327 stroke US truck version) not forgetting the 186 S six cylinder GTS base model, I reckon you should have highlighted the best and last of the 1st generation design and that would be the HG GTS with its 300 bhp 350 Chevrolet in 4 speed Muncie manual version ( it could be had with a derated 275 bhp in front of a turbo 400 which was also used in all manual and auto next model HQ GTS Monaros) a bit more information regarding engine types for people that don’t know would be helpful other than just glossing over them generically seems to be lacking
well done guys, do we believe the emotion / passion for these cars will continue over the next two generations, would love to see feedback on the GM limited VF Motorsport and its demand v the HSV variants of the VF
Nice videos some suggestions,
VH Valiant Charger R/T
XB John Goss Special
HQ GTS Monaro
HX LE Monaro
LJ GTR Torana
SLR5000 Torana
HQ-Z Sandman
(Maybe a bit Holden biased 😂😂)
The late 80s and 90s is by far peak engineering, like yeah safety and the environment matter but come on there's nothing better then the feel of a GTR or the nimble feeling of a GTIR or the sound of a rx7s rotary rushing past you. My favourite car of all time is a vl commodore and it breaks my heart that they will be nothing but a memory for me from hear on out.
Gotta be the Brabham Torana closely followed by the Brock Lada
And the Torana Sunbird?
Gemini Sandpiper or Gypsy or Z/ZZ or C/DT.
(Country Dealer Team.)
VT Commodore and 2005 Camry depending on what you want are two of the best.
So true they don't have to be fast to be great.
The late 1960s Ford Falcon GT came third in the first London to Sydney Marathon in 1968
The Barra..........one of the world's great engines.
Very informative video 😁
Before I was born, my dad used to owned a “GM” Torana, took me years realizing it it was an Australian car! In the Philippines it was sold under GM brand and converted to LHD.
It wasn't converted to LHD. It was that way when it left the factory.
Another great list. I reckon the Leyland P76 deserves at least a back-handed mention. 👍 PS. My AU2 ute was still going strong after twenty odd years. I've heard of AU taxis doing over a million Ks.
Mates ex Telstra falcon wagon on gas has 450k. Incredible machine.
Rumour has it that the Turbo VL could beat Holden's own V8... How about the AU Falcon as an iconic car? 🤣 These are bullet proof when they come to reliability and XR models are appreciating!
Could you please review a Turbo Falcon and a HSV? Great video 👍
AU Falcon was the most misunderstood car..
@@aulzhoefer They're fairly ugly, but I agree...
The AU is a misunderstood car. The AU XR IRS absolutely smashes my Mkii F6 for refinement and reliability. Would love to find an AU XR8 manual in decent condition and price.
@@hellothere4342 I've heard the AU is more comfortable than later Falcon's...
@@MartinJones123 my in law has a fairly clapped out XR6 and I would personally agree. Possibly due to the 17" wheels with decent side walls. The AC absolutely blows mine away as well. Looking at it I felt like they've engineered it better but someone at Fords looked at a MB CLS while drunk and went...YES!! That's what we want as a design, while blind as a maggot. But that's probably also the reason why they slapped a turbo on the Barras.
Awesome list! Could you please do a review of the 3rd or 5th gen Honda Prelude.
Only the Aussie's could name a car the GT-F - and those prices for old Fords and Holden's are truly off the charts....
Bolwell Nagari
The LJ GTR-XU1 Torana
Prices have got ludicrous. Each to their own, but I buy a car I love to enjoy, to drive, and relish having it…not polish and sit under a dust cover because I’m too afraid to dent it or put milage on it and loose value.
Each to their own….but to me a car is to enjoy, it needs to be more than just an investment
AU TE and TS?
AU XR8 5.6?
N12 Pulsar Turbo ET?
E series XR6s?
TRD Aurion?
All very under-rated Australian performance cars. But on a side note, that is a very nice E39 Touring in the workshop
what about the TX3 laser 😊
always reminded me of grannie trying to pimp out her little car to play with the big boys. haven't gotten to drive one but sure would be a quick little unit I'd imagine.
No HQ??? The highest sold car in Australian manufacturing history, completely revolutionary in styling and spawned the stunning HQ coupe and later the new 4 door SS then GTS?? Stunning that this was left off yet ba/bf got two entries?
Aussie delivered N14 SSS Pulsar.. what else you gonna do mainies and maccas tray skids in?
the last E=49 would have to on the list
The V2 Holden Monaro from 2001.
HSV versions include the GTO and GTS models. The 427 version winning the inaugural Bathurst 24 hour. She was sold in the States as the Pontiac GTO. With only 1600 cars built in the last version CV8-Z in 2005. It's a great car and got to be a great investment.
There is a interesting back story to the cars arrival and first showing at the 1998 Car Show. It was developed under the name 'Monica' in secret. The Holden design team were working on this project after hours and weren't even allowed to even tell their wives about it. Became the show stopper on the day.
Aussie built r31 skyline especially the SVD’s
Bolwell nagari
Got to put in a series 1 au forte,
we need a part 3'
can you do a top 10 of Australian Chryslers please
FPV F 6 BF 270kw 550nm
FPV F6 FG 310kw 565nm
BF XR6 Turbo 245kw 480nm
FG XR6 Turbo 270kw 533nm
FGX XR6 Sprint 325kw 576nm
For car channel you got your numbers wrong with the Turbo Falcons
The Turbo Falcons embarrassed a lot of the V8 Falcons and V8 Commodores
BA XR6 Turbo 240kW.
All of these sky high prices clearly show we're at the peak of a bubble...
Lets face it guys & gals, if its got a blue oval or a Red Lion badge on it & it's a muscle car by its spec's !, It's value has sky rocketed & so is insanely priced today !, as for me!, I'd be more than happy just to have my beloved 2002 Maroon Falcon AU III Wagon again !, easily one of the best cars I ever owned ! , was so nice to drive & never let me down ! :)
Holden commadore wagon :)
The FPV Super Pursuit as well as the Holden Maloo real Aussie's 👍
How about a Ford Laser "Carla Zampatti edition" 🤣.Sorry that could go in tne WORST 5 version.
Great videos. A MY17 SSV REDLINE VF 2 stock or a Walkinshaw W407 enhanced version like mine, would be worthy 😀
LJ Torana XU1
The Lightburn Zeta is Australia's best car
Totally off topic AK, but knowing you are a drummer, I was just wondering if you played/programmed all the very tasty drum breaks in the videos ? Hello from from a fan in Tassie mate :-)
Holden HQ monaro and hsv coupé4?
2 of my cars made the list hahah. As much as it pains for me to say it the Barra engine and transmission is a fantastic combo shame the rest of the car is pretty average. May I suggest The Valiant Charger R/T E37 & E47 to be featured on the next list? Also I reckon if we get a sound clip of the exhaust in there for the cars too it would really be appreciated.
E37/E47 over E49?
@@skilgour44 E49 is likely infinitly better but growing up as child I didn't have any experience with it. Only the E38 which was car sandwich by an old lady. I do remember hearing about E49 with the fabled Bathurst long range tank with dual fillers but still till this day I've never seen one in the flesh. Being a young boy that loves cars mean everything is just too damn cool.
@@hellothere4342 fair enough. You're lucky to have had childhood experience with Chargers.
@@skilgour44 Remember the 72 motor show, The Charger stole the show. Huge interest in it.
Sorry but there was no Charger E47.
Apart from the better known Six Pack code-variants there was also the E37 (3-speed) along with an E48 (4-speed) and even the now forgotten E59 Charger (360 auto).
Btw in Edition 3 it was disappointing to see our amiable host describe Chrysler’s E49 Valiant variant (lol) as being “4.6 litres”
Think you will find the Xr Falcon GT was the first
XF 6.2 Calais 2017
What. The. Hell. Two episodes of Top Aussie cars and you have no VK? *boo, hiss* Yes, I almost forgot about Brockie driving on the Mountain with his arm hanging out the window lol...
I don’t think any of the current (ridiculous) car prices make a “smart investment”. How much higher can prices go? The market has (hopefully) peaked.
As for additions to this list, as a single item I reckon you have to include the Sandman and Sundowner. True Aussie icons of the 70s.
I can't see the value in brand new cars.
Is that a E46/E39 Wagon in the back?
Add the HSV VSII Clubsport/Manta/Senator & GTS
Bolwell nagari…..
Holden Gemini
Where’s the VS! 🤩
Could you ask someone important for permission to do a Redriven review of the Holden Efijy?
AU TE50 with a welded diff
VF Holden calais director
Falcon XR8 Sprint
Actually the first Holden to receive RTS was the LC Gunbird… sorry… Sunbird…
Can you do a top 5 list of most fuel efficient vehicles thanks
Torana
VL had a Nissan engine with a radiator fitted to low and thus cracked heads. It was scary upon turn in, into corners like the trailing arms or bushes or both flexed. I was an apprentice mechanic and for had 4 valve 250s back in the late seventies and the barra was simply an evolution of the old 4.1 there is no connection between Ford developing the the turbo barra because of the VL. None! I was going garret t3 my XA 250 in 1978 because even those old clunkers would put down a HO Ford was very aware of what 4.1 turbo could do they experimented with them. Dick Johnson developed his own with the intention of racing them. He would change car culture in Australia except CAMS changed the rules and that was that for turbo falcons until the BA
E49 charger
Still think the TL-50 should be on the list……rare…… and the never happened supercharged Fg they got it up to pre launch then canned it I have the photo to prove it
In 2011 I had a factory vl 5 speed belina turbo sold it for 3 grand lord knows what it's worth now 😟
I got offered 86k for my almost original VLT Calais manual with 170k on the clock. I've obviously declined but yours would easily fetch 70-75k no worries.
@@hellothere4342 wow that's awesome, keep it mate those things are some of the best this country has to offer.
@@hellothere4342 I would've taken that offer if you wanted to sell TBH. FOMO is starting to drop hence an increase in inventory with inflated yesteryear prices that are not selling
@@vincekara9446 the Calais has sentimental value to our family from my late Grandfather which was gifted to me. Along with his 1960 Citroen DS which we have no idea where to start with rebuilding.
@@hellothere4342 Yes. I can definitely understand your sentiments. I was on the thought that you want to sell.
3 cars I would love to see on here in a Holden Gemini Ford TX3 turbo laser and the 265 Valiant RT charger
First One!! pls review 2017 Honda Civic Hatch VTiS
Go pay that much for an F6 sedan if you really want but expect to spend even more for those dam diff bushes before it will drive properly..
Agree! All the B & FG series were notorious for it. From XT to an F6/GT-P
"Holden, as Australian as McDonald's"
And Ford?
PeterBrockTorana
No AU Falcon !!!
Actually how bout reviewing some Aussie odd balls like the 4.1 litre mk3 cortina, the P76 (always wanted one of those just to be different).
Aussie re engineered some dreadful foreign cars over the years, some successful (commodore), some not (Marina and a 2.6 engine). Good look back of Aussie automotive history, not just the typical Ford/Holden battle that’s ragged since before dawn. Oh, on that note…with a Holden vamoosing, what brand have the followers gone too?
P76 🤣🤣
Yeah don't put the car that made every other car go up in price gt-gh phase 3
EH Holden
efitty concept ......w427 ............ bt62 brahbam
Nonsense. The five best Australian cars ever are:
Holden VC Starfire 4
Holden Camiras
Leyland P76
Hartnett Tasman
Gemini Deisel
What a bunch of beauties these are.
Lose the over dramatic commentary
Why would you waste your time on a Ford .?
*cars for Deadshits Top 5* 😀