Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted January 16, 2018 Author Moderator Report Posted January 16, 2018 Maybe a Mk1 Van instead? If only he didn't use the frightful Australian RS/Rally Pack alloys.
Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted January 16, 2018 Author Moderator Report Posted January 16, 2018 17 minutes ago, colr6 said: That looks nice ! Even though it's a long roof I realised that almost the same moment you did! LOL
Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted January 16, 2018 Author Moderator Report Posted January 16, 2018 Take note of the number plate. It really is Art. Not far to your new home now my beauty, I'll leave the lights on! I go weak at the knees for an Orange Mk3. Knowing one is so close I can only dream.
Admin Vista Posted January 16, 2018 Admin Report Posted January 16, 2018 12 hours ago, Rally Pack 2000 said: Take note of the number plate. It really is Art. Not far to your new home now my beauty, I'll leave the lights on! I go weak at the knees for an Orange Mk3. Knowing one is so close I can only dream. Something odd about that one. An "N" plate is for September 74 to Aug 75 so definitely mk2 territory. That's either had a front end job to look like a mk3 or is carrying a private plate.................oh wait, just zoomed in and can see it's a NSW Australian plate. Why would the owner copy a UK format that's too old for the car? Stunning looking car whatever.
Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted January 17, 2018 Author Moderator Report Posted January 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Vista said: Something odd about that one. An "N" plate is for September 74 to Aug 75 so definitely mk2 territory. That's either had a front end job to look like a mk3 or is carrying a private plate.................oh wait, just zoomed in and can see it's a NSW Australian plate. Why would the owner copy a UK format that's too old for the car? Stunning looking car whatever. That's because he probably doesn't even realise it copies or mimics a UK year format. We have a many different style of plates to choose from and no plate is permanently assigned to a car its just all open to swap and change. The style used in the photo was one that was introduced because many of the modern European derived cars didn't have space for the conventional taller Australian 3 number 3 letter plates. He probably chose it for its euro look for his Capri that was privately imported as Mk3s were never sold here. You apply for a plate with lettering and numbering you choose and if that one is already taken they give you the next one closest in sequence. Im guessing this guys name is Arthur and he was born on the 31st October or the 30th November but it was on another car already. 1
Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted January 21, 2018 Author Moderator Report Posted January 21, 2018 A little bit different. I wouldn't mind seeing this car from the front if anyone has other images of it?
Munch Posted January 21, 2018 Report Posted January 21, 2018 I think orange on a classic car is absolutely awesome. I think a big reason for having a classic car is to go to shows and show it off, and what says look at me more than an orange paint scheme. The Cortina looks amazing, as do all the others. 1
ShaunS Posted January 23, 2018 Report Posted January 23, 2018 This was my first car , 21st birthday present, pic taken back in 1997. It was in between an orange and yellow. Engine wise all stock SA spec 1600 Sport. Sorry for the poor quality but just thought Id share. 2
John escort mk1V6 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Posted January 23, 2018 This one of mine old cars from some 27 years ago , it was a Taunus coupe 2,0 GXL `75 and did put in a 2,8 with a capri gearbox , and i put on Mustang `80 wheels. The colour is called Spanish Red. 1
Mark1 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Posted January 24, 2018 Here’s my orange mk2 Pukka car.. I knew a lad who had a Mk2 Mexico the same colour about 25yrs ago always thought that and white on Mk1s and Mk2 looked stunning Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted January 25, 2018 Author Moderator Report Posted January 25, 2018 Orange on the go
Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Moderator Report Posted January 28, 2018 Check out the windscreen there is definitely Orange in our midst! 2
Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted February 1, 2018 Author Moderator Report Posted February 1, 2018 X Pack Orange
John escort mk1V6 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Posted February 1, 2018 5 hours ago, Rally Pack 2000 said: X Pack Orange A shame that they have put in the sunroof.
Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted February 4, 2018 Author Moderator Report Posted February 4, 2018 Orange Australian OSF Muscle.
Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Moderator Report Posted February 8, 2018 I expected some discussion about the V8 muscle posted above. Not a great fan of muscle cars myself but I dont mind the Falcon Coupe above. The lower photo is a Phase 3 GTHO Falcon which has the unique distinction of being the fastest factory 4 door car in the world upon its release. Very sought after Old Skool Ford. You're probably looking at a quarter of a million quid right there.
Admin Vista Posted February 17, 2018 Admin Report Posted February 17, 2018 On 08/02/2018 at 15:20, Rally Pack 2000 said: You're probably looking at a quarter of a million quid right there. I can't remember if I told you but I had dinner with John Goss a while back. He had some stories to tell about racing Falcons. What's a John Goss special worth in Oz now? 1
PeterMEscort Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 The John Goss Specials were well known, however weren't considered highly collectible in the day. Most probably because we had such a huge number of very affordable completely Australian designed and built V8 performance cars available. Most V8's when only a few years old were literally dime a dozen and seen everywhere. You could buy one for not much more than the remaining registration cost was worth. If it was unregistered it was basically give away value. Often the price of the petrol in the petrol tank was worth more than the car itself. Just about every teenage boy had one even as a first car. Today it is very different. Special models can be very expensive, especially if they have a good following and had a race car driver who was/is recognisable. If the race car driver has since died the price escalates even more. Also comes back to condition, condition, condition. These days it is not uncommon to hear of restoration prices of well over AUD$100,000 just for the bodyshell panel and paint ONLY (no mechanicals). Any car from the '60's, '70's and '80's is worth a lot of money, even as a rusty bare bodyshell wreck without any parts, or hinged panels etc as long as the body chassis number and compliance plates are intact. Someone will very happily build a show car out of it. So is very difficult to place an exact value on the John Goss Specials. Really comes back to condition and how much money (ie desperate) the purchaser is willing to pay. 1
Admin Vista Posted February 17, 2018 Admin Report Posted February 17, 2018 Interesting, thanks Peter. There are very few V8's over here, the Buick derived Rover V8 was the only one that was every really common place.........though I have a nice Italian Stallion sat in my garage 1
Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Moderator Report Posted March 12, 2018 A great car but the wheels really spoil it for me.
Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted March 14, 2018 Author Moderator Report Posted March 14, 2018 Even though its a basic Mk2 the simplicity of it and the colour make it one of the nicest Escorts I have seen. I think the vinyl roof just sets this car off beautifully. 1
Admin Vista Posted March 27, 2018 Admin Report Posted March 27, 2018 Need more orange cars in this thread.
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