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Post #1 post 9th January 2012 - 12:18 PM
Engine: Holden 304.

Exhaust: 2 1/2".

Suspension: Koni.

Wheels: Simmons FR19s.

Modifications: Mild cam, exactractors, heads. It's pretty stock actually.

Stereo Audio / Visual: Pioneer.

Estimated Power: No idea.

Some of you guys will know this car, some of you wont. It's my old mans's Calais. Sadly this will be the last time it gets posted as it's currently up for sale. We actually have a potential buyer that's coming around in the next couple of days and he's a car collector, so if the deal is sealed at least it'll be going to a good home.

This car have alot of sentimental to me as it was the first V8 I ever drove around Mount Panorama nonetheless and sadly it was the last car my grandad went in before he died of cancer in April 2006. He was a lover of all Aussie cars whether it was a Holden or a Ford and I quote what he said.

"There's nothing like the sound of a V8"

Anyway we bought the car in March 2006 for $12,000. The previous owner rebuilt it in about 1995 and has had an estimated $40,000 spent on it (before us). New parts were used for it and it even still has a new car smell. Everything is incredibly detailed from the underside to the bolts themselves. Everything is new. As you can see the previous owner tried combining the luxuaries of the Calais with VL SS Group A looks, with its permananent red paint job and SS Group A bonnet scoop.

We purchased the FR19s in 2006 before Simmons went bust, so they're the real deal. Funnily enough I think the wheels and tyres have only done about 10kms in the last 5 1/2 years.

This car will be missed, but we simply don't have the time for it anymore with other toys we have. I hope you guys enjoy it one last time. smile.gif

This post has been edited by Ryan86: Jan 9 2012, 12:24 PM
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    Post #2

    CLLLLEEEEAAAAANNNN!!!

    Big_Daz
    Post #3

    F*&k that one clean VL... really beautiful car... What sort of $$ does your old man want for it?

    Ryan86
    Post #4

    QUOTE (Big_Daz @ Jan 9 2012, 01:26 PM) *
    F*&k that one clean VL... really beautiful car... What sort of $$ does your old man want for it?


    He wants 40k, but even he's doubting it'll fetch that sort of $.

    ITS2EZ
    Post #5

    fark me that is spotless ohmy.gif

    jamesjgts25t
    Post #6

    I don't usually like VLs much but I love this one. I love the wheels and pretty much everything about this one.

    Bug Boy
    Post #7

    So cool! Looks really nice man.

    socal
    Post #8

    Possibly the last unmolested VL in existence... nice car mate, good luck with the sale.

    VL87DB
    Post #9

    Immaculate.

    Would be so hard to let go, more so for your old man. Good luck with the sale champ.

    SiKWiKD
    Post #10

    Fuck selling that thing I absolutely hate Vls but fuck yes I would love that car it's gorgeous we'll looked after car should be more then proud

    MR_JORDZ
    Post #11

    Thats one tidy VL and would be worth more then 40k thou.

    01BEN
    Post #12

    That is so fucking nice

    Love Tappers
    Post #13

    ohmy.gif Immaculate
    Gagginforit
    Post #14

    Thats lovely

    sr20 lad
    Post #15

    fucken nice vl man, looks so clean

    clutch-monkey
    Post #16

    that is impeccable, well done sir

    XQU53
    Post #17

    One incredibly clean VL...love the tasteful yet tough looks of it!

    DC KUSTOMS
    Post #18

    tears.gif I have absolutely loved this car since day 1 and I never thought your family would part with it, let's just hope a collector does buy it. A final well done for all of the work that has gone into it.. beer.gif

    8spokeracing
    Post #19

    I'm a Ford man at heart, but i can appreciate a nice car, no matter what the make. This thing is immaculate and for the time, effort and money spent, you'd be lucky to find one in the same condition. 40k is a bloody bargain pray.gif

    calaisturbo86
    Post #20

    mate that thing is absolutley amazing!!! well done. but i will say but no offence but genuine vl group a's in good condition only fetch 40K+ but me saying that the car is worth wat ever someone is willing to pay

    good luck selling mate

    Ryan86
    Post #21

    QUOTE (calaisturbo86 @ Jan 9 2012, 05:54 PM) *
    mate that thing is absolutley amazing!!! well done. but i will say but no offence but genuine vl group a's in good condition only fetch 40K+ but me saying that the car is worth wat ever someone is willing to pay

    good luck selling mate


    Yeah that its only drawback. I've seen other HDTs for around the 40k mark. Really it's just a dressed up Calais to look like a HDT. I'd be shocked if it does sell for that much. Fingers crossed anyway.

    NTG78
    Post #22

    Fuck yeah that is one clean VLC ... GL with the sale man

    andyb749
    Post #23

    thats wicked and very mint

    gutless
    Post #24

    So mint!

    Just like your VL smile.gif

    steveq
    Post #25

    very nice

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