Quote Originally Posted by 0488TINTER View Post
They told him it was on display at the Sydney Motor Show and they were about to put it up for sale
couple of hours later - he was driving out in it

Now if it's 36 years that makes jan 1976 so it must not be the original Display vehicle
The Sydney motor show hasn't always been on the same week in Oct/Nov as per the modern times, so they could well be correct.

I remember the '82/83 Motor show real well - it was Dec/Jan, and my brother & I were taken to it by a relative, while my parents were at the hospital - mum delivering my youngest brother. We also saw Aust vs England at the SCG during that time too - for a young fella who had only recently moved from the country to Sydney, going into the "city" (well, Moore Park area) was a huge thing - let alone twice within mere weeks (if not days) of each other.
If I could get over to my brother's place, he still has the promo sticker from that motor show on his toolbox - it has the dates on it.

Perhaps the 70s ones were also around a similar time? That would match up with your mate's memory - which seems pretty good (it's probably their wedding anniversary & his wife won't forget it!).