Cars you don't see many of anymore

[MethodX]

I saw a NIssan NX coupe the other day. Has been years since they were released.
and yep the red paint was faded.

[xkxlxm]

Gold coloured Mazda 929 sedan, must have been early to mid 1980s, all straight lines and looking very much like three boxes.

[Bossxr8]

Any car with a rubber static strap hanging from the back. Can’t remember the last time i saw that. Used to be a common thing.

[hayseed]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Any car with a rubber static strap hanging from the back. Can’t remember the last time i saw that. Used to be a common thing.

I remember those things, Weren't they Supposed to stop you getting carsick..??

[au2000]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Any car with a rubber static strap hanging from the back. Can’t remember the last time i saw that. Used to be a common thing.

You mean like this franco?

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by au2000

You mean like this franco?

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Wrong Franco

I haven't seen an E series Falcon for a long time, did they all rust away finally?

[Citroënbender]

They’re likely all on club reg, or about to be. I, for one, don’t miss the EA-EB range.

When did anyone last see a Renault 16?

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

Wrong Franco

I haven't seen an E series Falcon for a long time, did they all rust away finally?

Up here they recycle them for landscaping

[Junkyard-Dog]

Originally Posted by GasoLane

Up here they recycle them for landscaping

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I've seen this photo before but it still hurts real bad seeing it again.

[wodahs]

Originally Posted by GasoLane

Up here they recycle them for landscaping

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did a commi driver blow his doors off so he just walked away

[Tonz]

I thought it was prevent static electricity.

[ford71V8]

Sold, or should i say bought, under that assumption at least

[rare ss]

Seen an XF Fairmont Ghia wagon over the weekend, I thought I was seeing things!

[Junkyard-Dog]

Originally Posted by rare ss

Seen an XF Fairmont Ghia wagon over the weekend, I thought I was seeing things!

was probably the one I saw here in SA. Surely there couldn't be more than one in the entire SW of the country.

[Junkyard-Dog]

Are they chrome slotters or is there some other reason for my sudden blindness?

[au2000]

Good old roh chrome 12 slotters indeed

[Junkyard-Dog]

What's that? Is somebody there? I somehow typed this reply but cannot see.

[wodahs]

Originally Posted by Junkyard-Dog

What's that? Is somebody there? I somehow typed this reply but cannot see.

if you posted something , i cant see a thing , maybe try turning on your

[Junkyard-Dog]

Originally Posted by wodahs

if you posted something , i cant see a thing , maybe try turning on your

Ok it's

[Junkyard-Dog]

I don't know why but you sure don't see many '64 Ferrari 250 GTOs any more.

[.:4:.]

Originally Posted by Junkyard-Dog

I don't know why but you sure don't see many '64 Ferrari 250 GTOs any more.

Have they finally stopped re runs of ferris buelers day off?

[Citroënbender]

I’ve seen three Triumph Stags recently. A rough yellow one driving cityward on Epping Rd Macquarie Park, a red one broken down on the Roseville Bridge westbound, and a dark blue one on Warringah Rd, eastbound.

There can’t be many left, that I’ve missed!

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

I’ve seen three Triumph Stags recently. A rough yellow one driving cityward on Epping Rd Macquarie Park, a red one broken down on the Roseville Bridge westbound, and a dark blue one on Warringah Rd, eastbound.

There can’t be many left, that I’ve missed!

I remember growing up and there was one down the street from my house. British Racing Green if I remember correctly. Seems like decades since i've seen one though. The junk the UK manufacturers were pumping out during the 70's and 80's tended not to live very long lives.

[Tonz]

1975 I sold 2 Mini Coopers and load of camera gear to buy a Stag, what a beast of a machine. then sold that for a Fiat 124 Pinnafarina convertible. only 3 in NZ at that time

[QIKESP]

I've got a Triumph Stag in factory Mallard. It took years to sort out all the mechanical and electrical gremlins. Good examples are getting rare now. Fun car to drive though !

[Citroënbender]

Originally Posted by QIKESP

I've got a Triumph Stag in factory Mallard. It took years to sort out all the mechanical and electrical gremlins. Good examples are getting rare now. Fun car to drive though !

Good on you for persevering. Stag’s engine has one of the most beautiful exhaust notes this side of an 8BA.

Other rare spot was an Interceptor, driving on Alfred St Narraweena, this past Monday.

[xkxlxm]

Saw an XD panel van this morning; full reg, not restored, looking well-used.

[xkxlxm]

Also: late model Torana sedan (1978 UC???), full reg, driven by old bloke who might well be the original owner; car was missing the 'SL' or whatever badge from the rear. (I was going to start a new thread on old blokes/one-owner cars ... )

[Franco Cozzo]

I haven't seen an XG or XH Falcon in a long time

[ford71V8]

XF ute.
Maybe not super rare, but they are in this condition.
I see this particular one some mornings. Super neat and clean. Looks like its not even 12 months old.