KE20SR Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I have to put my $0.02c in here. Having spent 5 years building up my XT Fairmont, and having also owned several KE series corolla's, they are both awesome cars and both are better at some things than the other. Yes, the prices are crazy for these things now, but that's supply and demand... this certainly isn't a case of no big deal, genuine wild violet XYGT's whith white trim and a factory wind back sunroof which have been expertly restored don't come around every day... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teza40 Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I digress a little,but what about all the other aussie muscle cars that have met a similar fate.my favourite would have to be an E49 RT 6 pack charger,ooohhhh too think how many originals of those are no longer with us. not to mention monaros toranas valiant pacers etc. most of which 25 years ago were worth next too nothing and as was mentioned (supply and demand unfortunately blew the affordability out of the water). long live the old aussie muscle car heritage.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolla__Boy Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I have to put my $0.02c in here. Having spent 5 years building up my XT Fairmont, and having also owned several KE series corolla's, they are both awesome cars and both are better at some things than the other. Yes, the prices are crazy for these things now, but that's supply and demand... this certainly isn't a case of no big deal, genuine wild violet XYGT's whith white trim and a factory wind back sunroof which have been expertly restored don't come around every day... :D f@$kin nice XT mate!! I love the XT's and XR's also... I agree that the prices for XY GT's and especially HO's are stupidly high...I myself would rather own an XY fairmont...less hassles about being badged etc...But you cannot deny the fact that the XY GT is and always will be an aussie icon. long live the old aussie muscle car heritage.. HERE HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7shades Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Just for the record, I did own an XW... bought as a stocker and rebuilt to GS spec. Olive green, with black leather. 'Twas nice, but swapped it for a HT Belmont panelvan which I also restored... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YKE 20T Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 The car is a genuine GT and had just undergone a 95K rebuild....It doesn't matter if he has 500 spare shells in the shed, it's still heartbreaking...and hardly what I'd call "no biggie" And sorry but if you cannot appreciate the XY GT then you have zero taste in cars... lol it has been said that i have no taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KE20SR Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 I love all old school cars, I love the character of the oldies. Does anyone know the story that goes with the pictures- what happened- jammed throttle or something?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyrock Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 omg me and my bro almost started crying when we saw these pics i love fords more than the girlfriend and if anyone says that isnt a beautiful car I'm prepared to go a few rounds with ya to prove it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 omg me and my bro almost started crying when we saw these pics i love fords more than the girlfriend and if anyone says that isnt a beautiful car I'm prepared to go a few rounds with ya to prove it is I like the car but I'm a man of much anger so I'm willing to call it a shitbox just to box on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 DING DING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRedSpirit Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I just hope the guy who restored it was the guy who wrecked it. Or there is going to be an old ford restorer in tears for some time. I love these cars but have to admit, the reason they are getting so rare these days is exactly what you see in the picture. All the power you'd want but they don't really handle, um, at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATKE20S Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) Just put new chassis rail's in it (and front panels of course...), it should be right. Correct me if i'm wrong but the windscreen isn't even broken......maybe it's not as bad as it seems Edited January 21, 2008 by PHATKE20S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATKE20S Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 DING DING. :hmm: :2thumbs: :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 . All the power you'd want but they don't really handle, um, at all. thats why its hilarious that they had to bring out a GTHO and actually call it "handling option". like, "yeah i'd like mine to handle please" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7shades Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 The ORIGINAL handling option was actually removing the tyres from the rims and placing the car on a set of railway tracks, however most customers found the ride a little firm and the lack of travel options rather limiting. Other options were considered, but market research indicated most customers were only interested in driving very fast in straight lines anyway, so no action was taken. The GTHO moniker, however, stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Bastard Customs Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 nice car, lots of motorsport history here and in un zed, i really do feel for the guy because wether or not you like or dislike someone elses car, that thing had an arseload of work put into it and its always sad to see that happen to something that someone has invested so much time and money in. having said that, its still a taxicab with F100 running gear :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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