ATTN Jennie - possible solution to your dillemma

[HK1837]

Personally i'd be a bit careful of investing too much in those South African cars. The Chev SS too (HG coupe base). They look very good value for money but I worry about their collectability, where money spent on a top shelf Aussie car is probably a better investment if it is affordable. Trouble is there are so few Fords in that category that their prices are sky high (esp GT-HO) meaning the GMH examples are cheaper. Nothing wrong with next shelf or lower Aussie or imported cars, just people seem to value them far higher than I think they are worth and hence prices are to me too high especially XW-XY GT, LH-LX SLR5000 and HK 5litre GTS (by next shelf I mean cars like GTR, SLR5000, 5.0L LX SS, XW-XA GT, 5 litre HK-HQ GTS). Top shelf stuff is what ideally you'd want (XR-XT GT, XW-XY GT-HO, XA RPO83, HK-HQ 1837, HQ XW8, XU1, L34, A9X, E38, E49, E55) and the HQ XW8 (GTS350 sedan) despite being one of the rarest is probably the most affordable of the lot, and has the added bonus that parts for it are not that hard to obtain, even if you damage a quarter. That one I posted a link to hasn't got factory A/C, but heaps have. Another suggestion is maybe go chasing Oz about his HQ GTS350 coupe. It really needs paint but it is a very straight and solid car with only tidy up work needed, plus it is auto-air-steer and is a nicer green. Last I head it was for sale for the right price.

[jennie285]

I agree with all you have said Byron. They are very over priced so XW is an option, South AFtrican car would just be to enjoy not really re-sale, and not about to spen big $$ on it either. There are a few around here still in sheds, and I know of a couple locally, and as they are older guys may want to sell when retiring to the coast, or hoping they do hehe. Unless their kids want them or want them to sell onto me at a greater rate. Anyways I can wait until the right one comes along. I am just content with what we have, I inquired about GTS van, but he has pulled it off the market, which is good as its a lovely van, and I am glad he is keeping it for now.