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  1. #1
    Sandman Driver
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    Interesting thread. I reckon the value of stuff is hard to compare over time because inflation happens too.

    However, there are some real money spinners, and not always predictable. For instance; consider a reasonably rust free Torana shell (of any type - even Sunbird) and its value today compared to just 10 years ago. Sunbird!.... I didnt see that coming!!

    Should have of course, if its the hatchback you can go to homebuilt A9X territory.

    Sure, I realise thats becuase you can turn it into a performance car with fairly available bits (not as available as once), But I reckon VK could be the same! It's so close to the same car as Torana, but lighter, and pretty much everything just bolts on in factory drilled holes.

    So I'm thinking that a bog standard VB-K shell without too much rust could be worth a heap more than you'd think in just 10 years, it just needs a 308, drivetrain and brakes, and you're racing, classic look on VK too - it will only become more so...maybe.... one day.

    But I did wonder today at the lights looking at a schmick but standard brand new deep green VF wagon with nice factory alloys, what it would be worth if its simply garaged till 2019?

    I dunno of course, but my muse was that in 20 years, any Australian built Holden could be worth pretty decent money. And well desired.

    So hang on to that VK Flamingo! Its a bit like coal - give it 3 or 4 million years and it might just turn to diamond!
    Last edited by SLR_dave; 07-03-2014 at 02:58 AM. Reason: syntax

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    Flamenco_not_Flamingo
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    Quote Originally Posted by SLR_dave View Post



    So hang on to that VK Flamingo! Its a bit like coal - give it 3 or 4 million years and it might just turn to diamond!
    Thanks for your support Dave, it's always fantastic to have an inspirational encounter with a dead set visionary!!

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    I think HSV Senator and GTS models will become collectable and also cars like VZ SSZ that they didnt make many of. I used to walk straight past the commodores at GM day but now its interesting to see what people are buying just for a weekender.Last year there was a few VN and VP SS commodores,low Ks and in mint cond and another one that caught my eye was a VS V8 Berlina wagon (not sure if it was factory V8) but if it was it would be quite rare.We have just bought an ex police V8 VS and they are stamped police on the build sheet and also has BT1 on the compliance plate so maybe in years to come the EX cop cars may become collectable.

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