Authenticity Hj Sandman

[Alien DNA]

Not too bad a price all considering. Looks fairly complete. I'd like to get a 6 cyl Sandy and tuck it away for the kids for when theyre old enough to drive

At least the seller has made an effort to verify it....unlike some other sellers who plaster sandman all over the heading then in fine print says they cant be sure if it is or isn't a sandman.

[Innuendo]

I reckon the price is about where it should be. Not sure it's worth much more.
I would like to see the skinny plate details. But it appears to be correct for a Sandman.

[mr.jones]

VIN plate from the last time it was up for sale

HJ L323905 8M70 XX7 Mandarin Red Vin.JPG

[Innuendo]

Thanks Leroy, that confirms it was a High Compression 202 6Cyl.

[HK1837]

Yep, optioned with the "big" engine. At this time the high compression 2.85L engine was standard fitment to Holden ute and van. It wasn't until around 3/76 that the 3.3L high comp engine became standard (along with front discs).

[Absinth]

Not too bad a price all considering. Looks fairly complete.

Ahh, but looks can be deceiving. Hood lining missing for a start so no hood bows, has an auto in it so missing manual pedal box, interior is out of a HX or HZ sedan so console is incorrect... Most would probably retrim seats and door trims anyway. Looks to have black velour? Velvet? Stuck to front roof area and there appears to be a cut out in the middle that looks suspiciously like a sunroof has been there.

my main concern would be what is hiding under that matt black paint!!! I reckon ten grand is top dollar for that car, six cylinder Sandman is not one of the most desirable and it needs a lot spent on it to bring it back to original.

[Alien DNA]

Ahh, but looks can be deceiving. Hood lining missing for a start so no hood bows, has an auto in it so missing manual pedal box, interior is out of a HX or HZ sedan so console is incorrect... Most would probably retrim seats and door trims anyway. Looks to have black velour? Velvet? Stuck to front roof area and there appears to be a cut out in the middle that looks suspiciously like a sunroof has been there.

my main concern would be what is hiding under that matt black paint!!! I reckon ten grand is top dollar for that car, six cylinder Sandman is not one of the most desirable and it needs a lot spent on it to bring it back to original.

For sure deceiving!! ...and correct to max out at 10K. Theres 10K+ in getting her shmick....if you do most of the work yourself. But being a 6cyl, it makes it more unique...which i'm liking lately.

[playwme]

my main concern would be what is hiding under that matt black paint!!! I reckon ten grand is top dollar for that car, six cylinder Sandman is not one of the most desirable and it needs a lot spent on it to bring it back to original.

I agree. I've seen V8's in better and registered condition for those prices sold within the last 18 months. It's maybe a $6000 car, as long as there's no major rust. Even then, the extra grand to get a v8 will get you $5k more value after restoration.