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Old 22 Jul 2006, 09:17 (Ref:1662030)   #5
johnh875
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johnh875 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Now for the 1970s and later cars. A couple of Ford Falcon GTs, these are both XY models (1970-71), which are the iconic Australian muscle cars. In the last 5 years the value of cars like these have increased from ~£15k to ~£40k, and the GTHO below having a race history at Bathurst would easily bring £120k if the owner wanted to sell it.

There was also one of the GTHO models, which were the homologation models for touring car racing. As you may guess from the decals, this one actually raced at Bathurst! It is unrestored as it sat in a shed for 15 years and its racing history was forgotten until recently.

BMW 3.0CSL

Datsun 240Z, again one of the nicest you will ever see.

A trio of Porsche 911s that really stood out.

Another Falcon GT, this time an XB model (1973-76)

Obviously the owner of this Holden Torana GTR XU1 is sick of answering the question! (Sticker says “Yes it is genuine”) These cars were another Bathurst homologation special, the car was based on the Vauxhall Viva, and had a 3.3L triple carb 6cyl engine.

Another rare car, this is a Chrysler Valiant panelvan (less than 2000 built)

A PRB clubman. These are built in Sydney and one of the best Lotus 7 replicas available.

Finally, the newest car I took a photo of, a Ferrari 575 (with the flip-top lid)
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