The Wagoneer hasn't been manufactured since 1991 but late model ones are pricey even today and are being completely refurbished. I had the chance to buy one years ago but passed on it. Damn!

http://www.autospies.com/images/users/lana82/main/Wagoneer-5a.jpg

Nice wood.

How about
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/1f/73/dd/1f73dd8f8750d8be8ea7fcb39dc9528d.jpg

Looks ^^^ like something the driver might have built himself. I have no skill in that regard ...

AiA wrote on Feb 23^rd, 2018 at 9:51am:

Looks ^^^ like something the driver might have built himself. I have no skill in that regard ...

Which do one would prefer?
https://23796-presscdn-pagely.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_3604-1.jpg

Gordon wrote on Feb 23^rd, 2018 at 10:09am:

AiA wrote on Feb 23rd, 2018 at 9:51am: Looks ^^^ like something the driver might have built himself. I have no skill in that regard ... Which do one would prefer? https://23796-presscdn-pagely.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_3604-1.jpg

which one has a beaded seat cover?

A V12 Jaguar

Audi Quattro Rally edition

Took over rallying and was so good they banned it

A later version took over European Touring car events and guess what they banned it.

https://www.audiworld.com/how-tos/slideshows/5-facts-about-the-audi-quattro-and-sport-quattro-rally-cars-439516#1-first-four-wheel-drive-rally-car

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDRkHXMHqFo

Audi pretty much shaped what rally driving is today these cars were so fast and dangerous the sport had to start putting power limits on the cars

https://preview.ibb.co/bDvFFx/Torana.jpg

https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/imagegen/max/658/-/s3/digital-cougar-assets/motor/2017/08/04/110904/Ford-Falcon-XY-GT-HO-Phase-III.jpg

https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/imagegen/cp/black/800/600/assets/TradeUniqueCars/TradeuniquecarsAUImport/86914/51522.jpg

https://ccnwordpress.blob.core.windows.net/journal/2017/04/z28-1024x768-1.jpg

https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/imagegen/max/658/-/s3/digital-cougar-assets/wheels/2017/12/19/-1/HSV-Monaro-427-cover-MAIN.jpg

That's where the appreciation in value comes from. It's the appreciation and the value of love.

Not too many blokes held onto a petrol guzzling HO in the expectation that it would be worth a mint in later years. Most would have begrudgingly given it up when they had more important things to look after.

Just the other day I had a guy looking at my Monaro, telling me about the ads he saw as a kid and how he always wanted one. Then when they get to the age when they can afford their toy, the old guys (like me) say, "No way, I paid a good price back then because I liked it so much (designed by a woman btw..lol). So the price goes up because I really have no need to sell. I still like it and I'd miss it if it was gone. Don't even have to love it so much, I'd probably swap for an old Mercedes sports or a Jag V12 which were the ones that I really wanted as a kid.

Amadd wrote on Feb 26^th, 2018 at 1:18am:

That's where the appreciation in value comes from. It's the appreciation and the value of love. Not too many blokes held onto a petrol guzzling HO in the expectation that it would be worth a mint in later years. Most would have begrudgingly given it up when they had more important things to look after. Just the other day I had a guy looking at my Monaro, telling me about the ads he saw as a kid and how he always wanted one. Then when they get to the age when they can afford their toy, the old guys (like me) say, "No way, I paid a good price back then because I liked it so much (designed by a woman btw..lol). So the price goes up because I really have no need to sell. I still like it and I'd miss it if it was gone.

I'm sure every man would appreciate a HO. ;D

edit:I went to school and used to ice skate with a guy who bought one of the 500 or so HOs before he even got his licence. Ended up being killed in it on the way back from Ravenswood. He had a friends HR drag car on a trailer, some guy heading south in a Monaro crossed the road and he went off the road into a tree, the HR came off the trailer and smashed it from the rear, he and his girl were killed.

Setanta wrote on Feb 26^th, 2018 at 1:26am:

Amadd wrote on Feb 26th, 2018 at 1:18am: That's where the appreciation in value comes from. It's the appreciation and the value of love. Not too many blokes held onto a petrol guzzling HO in the expectation that it would be worth a mint in later years. Most would have begrudgingly given it up when they had more important things to look after. Just the other day I had a guy looking at my Monaro, telling me about the ads he saw as a kid and how he always wanted one. Then when they get to the age when they can afford their toy, the old guys (like me) say, "No way, I paid a good price back then because I liked it so much (designed by a woman btw..lol). So the price goes up because I really have no need to sell. I still like it and I'd miss it if it was gone. I'm sure every man would appreciate a HO. ;D

Does everything your Mrs. doesn't lol.

Btw. How do I post a photo here?
How do I access from my personal files?

Nearly 6000 posts and not one pic..lol.
A picture is worth a thousand words.

Amadd wrote on Feb 26^th, 2018 at 1:32am:

Setanta wrote on Feb 26th, 2018 at 1:26am: Amadd wrote on Feb 26th, 2018 at 1:18am: That's where the appreciation in value comes from. It's the appreciation and the value of love. Not too many blokes held onto a petrol guzzling HO in the expectation that it would be worth a mint in later years. Most would have begrudgingly given it up when they had more important things to look after. Just the other day I had a guy looking at my Monaro, telling me about the ads he saw as a kid and how he always wanted one. Then when they get to the age when they can afford their toy, the old guys (like me) say, "No way, I paid a good price back then because I liked it so much (designed by a woman btw..lol). So the price goes up because I really have no need to sell. I still like it and I'd miss it if it was gone. I'm sure every man would appreciate a HO. ;D Does everything your Mrs. doesn't lol.

I had an AP5 with a warmed over 265 in it until a few years ago. I went to the RTA to do reg stuff one day and some guy started talking to me about it. I said it's older than the wife and the body is in better shape, he asked it it rode as well.

Amadd wrote on Feb 26^th, 2018 at 1:35am:

Btw. How do I post a photo here? How do I access from my personal files?

If it's a photo you have on your HDD, when you post or reply to a message, under the smileys there is a box that says "choose file", click it and navigate to the file you want to attach. It will have to meet the file size allowed. If it doesn't, shrink it in Gimp or something.

Setanta wrote on Feb 26^th, 2018 at 1:36am:

Amadd wrote on Feb 26th, 2018 at 1:32am: Setanta wrote on Feb 26th, 2018 at 1:26am: Amadd wrote on Feb 26th, 2018 at 1:18am: That's where the appreciation in value comes from. It's the appreciation and the value of love. Not too many blokes held onto a petrol guzzling HO in the expectation that it would be worth a mint in later years. Most would have begrudgingly given it up when they had more important things to look after. Just the other day I had a guy looking at my Monaro, telling me about the ads he saw as a kid and how he always wanted one. Then when they get to the age when they can afford their toy, the old guys (like me) say, "No way, I paid a good price back then because I liked it so much (designed by a woman btw..lol). So the price goes up because I really have no need to sell. I still like it and I'd miss it if it was gone. I'm sure every man would appreciate a HO. ;D Does everything your Mrs. doesn't lol. I had an AP5 with a warmed over 265 in it until a few years ago. I went to the RTA to do reg stuff one day and some guy started talking to me about it. I said it's older than the wife and the body is in better shape, he asked it it rode as well.

Lol. What was your answer?

When I notified my insurance company that I'd modified the exhaust system to my 2002 Monaro, the guy on the other end said " Well, you gotta do it don't you? No extra charge for that"

The successive Monaros never changed that much except for opening the exhaust 10kw at a time to let out more power.

Amadd wrote on Feb 26^th, 2018 at 2:00am:

Setanta wrote on Feb 26th, 2018 at 1:36am: Amadd wrote on Feb 26th, 2018 at 1:32am: Setanta wrote on Feb 26th, 2018 at 1:26am: Amadd wrote on Feb 26th, 2018 at 1:18am: That's where the appreciation in value comes from. It's the appreciation and the value of love. Not too many blokes held onto a petrol guzzling HO in the expectation that it would be worth a mint in later years. Most would have begrudgingly given it up when they had more important things to look after. Just the other day I had a guy looking at my Monaro, telling me about the ads he saw as a kid and how he always wanted one. Then when they get to the age when they can afford their toy, the old guys (like me) say, "No way, I paid a good price back then because I liked it so much (designed by a woman btw..lol). So the price goes up because I really have no need to sell. I still like it and I'd miss it if it was gone. I'm sure every man would appreciate a HO. ;D Does everything your Mrs. doesn't lol. I had an AP5 with a warmed over 265 in it until a few years ago. I went to the RTA to do reg stuff one day and some guy started talking to me about it. I said it's older than the wife and the body is in better shape, he asked it it rode as well. Lol. What was your answer? When I notified my insurance company that I'd modified the exhaust system to my 2002 Monaro, the guy on the other end said " Well, you gotta do it don't you? No extra charge for that" The successive Monaros never changed that much except for opening the exhaust 10kw at a time to let out more power.

I just had to admit he had a point... The wife wasn't really impressed when I told her about the convo but she's used to that from me. I'm sure she saw the funny side though. 34th anniversary coming up in April.

British Green MGA, but I'd put a bigger engine in it.

https://www.classicargarage.com/archives/mg-mga-1500-1958

issuevoter wrote on Feb 26^th, 2018 at 9:52am:

British Green MGA, but I'd put a bigger engine in it. https://www.classicargarage.com/archives/mg-mga-1500-1958

Yes putting a Hellcat under the bonnet might make it interesting to drive :-)

Amadd wrote on Feb 26^th, 2018 at 1:18am:

That's where the appreciation in value comes from. It's the appreciation and the value of love. Not too many blokes held onto a petrol guzzling HO in the expectation that it would be worth a mint in later years. Most would have begrudgingly given it up when they had more important things to look after. Just the other day I had a guy looking at my Monaro, telling me about the ads he saw as a kid and how he always wanted one. Then when they get to the age when they can afford their toy, the old guys (like me) say, "No way, I paid a good price back then because I liked it so much (designed by a woman btw..lol). So the price goes up because I really have no need to sell. I still like it and I'd miss it if it was gone. Don't even have to love it so much, I'd probably swap for an old Mercedes sports or a Jag V12 which were the ones that I really wanted as a kid.

I kind of disagree personally not into old cars often its more about romantic notions when in reality they are horrible to drive. I often hear from people older then me they don't build them like they use to ..... yeap .... modern cars are cheaper, more reliable, more economical, faster, cost less to maintain, safer and are more comfortable to drive.

If you kept one around like a GTHO then sure you can make a packet. Often with old cars you will put more into them then you can sell them for.

Setanta wrote on Feb 25^th, 2018 at 10:43pm:

https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/imagegen/max/658/-/s3/digital-cougar-assets/motor/2017/08/04/110904/Ford-Falcon-XY-GT-HO-Phase-III.jpg https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/imagegen/cp/black/800/600/assets/TradeUniqueCars/TradeuniquecarsAUImport/86914/51522.jpg https://ccnwordpress.blob.core.windows.net/journal/2017/04/z28-1024x768-1.jpg https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/imagegen/max/658/-/s3/digital-cougar-assets/wheels/2017/12/19/-1/HSV-Monaro-427-cover-MAIN.jpg

Oh yeah..................................... 8-)

RightSaidFred wrote on Feb 26^th, 2018 at 11:22am:

Amadd wrote on Feb 26th, 2018 at 1:18am: That's where the appreciation in value comes from. It's the appreciation and the value of love. Not too many blokes held onto a petrol guzzling HO in the expectation that it would be worth a mint in later years. Most would have begrudgingly given it up when they had more important things to look after. Just the other day I had a guy looking at my Monaro, telling me about the ads he saw as a kid and how he always wanted one. Then when they get to the age when they can afford their toy, the old guys (like me) say, "No way, I paid a good price back then because I liked it so much (designed by a woman btw..lol). So the price goes up because I really have no need to sell. I still like it and I'd miss it if it was gone. Don't even have to love it so much, I'd probably swap for an old Mercedes sports or a Jag V12 which were the ones that I really wanted as a kid. I kind of disagree personally not into old cars often its more about romantic notions when in reality they are horrible to drive. I often hear from people older then me they don't build them like they use to ..... yeap .... modern cars are cheaper, more reliable, more economical, faster, cost less to maintain, safer and are more comfortable to drive. If you kept one around like a GTHO then sure you can make a packet. Often with old cars you will put more into them then you can sell them for.

Quote:

.............I often hear from people older then me they don't build them like they use to ..... yeap .... modern cars are cheaper, more reliable, more economical, faster, cost less to maintain, safer and are more comfortable to drive............

Too right.

' .......... they don't build them like they use to ........'
Yes, you would never sell them.
They would fail safety codes by the score.
They would go like slugs, handle like ships, use gas like a ocean liner, be as reliable as a 2 bob watch.

https://www.falconcobraclubofaus.com/images/registry/137.jpg

Baronvonrort wrote on Feb 28^th, 2018 at 4:27pm:

https://www.falconcobraclubofaus.com/images/registry/137.jpg

Hard to beat that one even being a holden man, the HQ coupe monaro comes close, The V8 Toranas are in another class.

Sprintcyclist wrote on Feb 26^th, 2018 at 11:28pm:

RightSaidFred wrote on Feb 26th, 2018 at 11:22am: Amadd wrote on Feb 26th, 2018 at 1:18am: That's where the appreciation in value comes from. It's the appreciation and the value of love. Not too many blokes held onto a petrol guzzling HO in the expectation that it would be worth a mint in later years. Most would have begrudgingly given it up when they had more important things to look after. Just the other day I had a guy looking at my Monaro, telling me about the ads he saw as a kid and how he always wanted one. Then when they get to the age when they can afford their toy, the old guys (like me) say, "No way, I paid a good price back then because I liked it so much (designed by a woman btw..lol). So the price goes up because I really have no need to sell. I still like it and I'd miss it if it was gone. Don't even have to love it so much, I'd probably swap for an old Mercedes sports or a Jag V12 which were the ones that I really wanted as a kid. I kind of disagree personally not into old cars often its more about romantic notions when in reality they are horrible to drive. I often hear from people older then me they don't build them like they use to ..... yeap .... modern cars are cheaper, more reliable, more economical, faster, cost less to maintain, safer and are more comfortable to drive. If you kept one around like a GTHO then sure you can make a packet. Often with old cars you will put more into them then you can sell them for. Quote: .............I often hear from people older then me they don't build them like they use to ..... yeap .... modern cars are cheaper, more reliable, more economical, faster, cost less to maintain, safer and are more comfortable to drive............ Too right. ' .......... they don't build them like they use to ........' Yes, you would never sell them. They would fail safety codes by the score. They would go like slugs, handle like ships, use gas like a ocean liner, be as reliable as a 2 bob watch.

... and the HOs certainly didn't brake like my Territory does.... luckily for a couple of bad drivers.... I should hit the next one, collect the insurance and buy the diesel one I want.