Nostalgia Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) Hey everyone, So here's the backing story. 6 years ago, a little old vintage car collector bought this little vehicle for his granddaughter as her first car, buying off an old couple who had both lost their licenses, hence a little old people damage to the front but nothing too bad. He called her up and told her to come and get her new car! When she got there, she looked at it an said, "That's old. I thought I was getting a new car. I don't want that!" So the old man left it under his house behind their Jazz for 6 years, charging the battery every two weeks. And he didn't buy her another car! A few months ago, looking in the paper I saw an add that read; TOYOTA station wagon, manual, 1973, excellent condition, 6 years in storage, 3,800 miles, $2000. I thought 1. Hrmm 3,800? not likely. And 2. This sounds too good to be true. I called up and the first question I asked was whether it was a corolla, and it was He also stated that it was actually 38,000 miles but the paper stuffed it up. I went out there that day and had a look with my dad and we had to restrain ourselves from amazement. I drove it to get put over the pits, I felt like the coolest person in the whole world haha. Funny thing was, I was at a major intersection in Glenorchy and a cop pulled up next to me. Of course, the car decided to stall, with no rego sticker and P plates, so I'm there trying to get it to start for about 20 seconds and the cop didn't even notice! Slack! ANYWAY today, we sealed the deal $1500. Apparently it's name is George, which I'm not sure about, I see it as a girl 1973 KE26v 3k k40 38,178 miles! Came with original - Jack in the engine bay and levers Toyota service warranty and maintenance booklet, still with most maintenance vouchers Corolla owners manual Spare wheel, never removed! Tyres I think TEQ toolkit, fully complete with all made in Japan bits Almost fully straight extra front bumper for FREE! Almost m.int interior Has options such as cigarette lighter and ashtray, heater and 'Heater control illumination light' which is a little green down light in the dash Inspection said - Small leak at fuel pump Headlight alignment Left front indicators broken (just the orange plastic) Needs front mudflaps (No idea why someone would have removed them in the first place) Right front brake greasy so pulls to the left under heavy braking (apparently both front brakes were replaced, they just left one a little dirty) Needs front windscreen as this one has too many small chips Flex brake hose perished Rear tyre perished Front L/H wheelbearing loose (from strut leaking?) Idler arm 'not comply' Most suspension bushes require replacement, perished from sitting for 6 years Rear shock bushes don't comply Already sourced most of these with quotes if anyone has any parts, for the damaged parts in the photo below also please contact me! Think that's everything, Now for picturegraphs! Edited May 31, 2012 by Nostalgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLO-030 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 HOLY SHIT! Bloody awesome pickup man! Goes to show the DO exist :happy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostalgia Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 More Photos :) And yes, previous photo says original owners address was C/O Single Men's Accomodation... Pimp? haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostalgia Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Haha, thanks SLO-030! What do you mean by 'they'? Barn finds? haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJT036 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) Wow! Very Very Nice find Toby! :y: :y: Josh :cool: Edited October 20, 2011 by ewt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostalgia Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Cheers Josh! I love your panno :dance: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLO-030 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Haha, thanks SLO-030! What do you mean by 'they'? Barn finds? haha YEP! :yes: Original, sub 100,000km, un-molested beauties :yes: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostalgia Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Yeah I'm so stoked :yes: I've been looking for ages, falling in love with the idea of various cars (mostly sh*t boxes), but mother would always say, 'Just wait, the perfect one will turn up' So true! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke20rolla Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 WOW thats absolutely awesome. :o :o :o and it's in Tassie, great find mate make sure you treasure this one. :y: :y: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostalgia Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) Thanks ke20rolla, I think it is too :laff: I sure am, hopefully going to make it original/granny again, and if/when I get a new car for whatever reason, I'm chucking this baby on Special Interest plates! :blush: Edit: I tried to write 'm.i.n.t' (without dots) but when I'd submit it would change 'm.i.n.t' to 'overrated'... The f***? Haunted computer... Edited October 20, 2011 by Nostalgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbott Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 YEP! :yes: Original, sub 100,000km, un-molested beauties :yes: I got one :P but yeah love it mate! great pick up and always nice reading a story behind it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostalgia Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I got one :P but yeah love it mate! great pick up and always nice reading a story behind it! They're a rare breed though :) just waiting to be found. Can't help but appreciate the previous owners and thank god they weren't in the hands of some idiots chopping and changing everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowie55 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 All my jealousy! You sir are one lucky man please look after the old girl. Cheers Crowie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostalgia Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Trust me Crowie, I will. I just need to remember to look after my human girlfriend too :happy: I have some connections at my local Ozzy Tyres, who told me they'll be able to sort out my tyres and suspension at mates rates; always good :) so hopefully I'll have the suspension done within two weeks, whether at Ozzy or Pedders! If I can get off work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13bke26 Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 this car my friend, is AWESOME!!! what a catch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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