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Restoring a VS BT1
Been restoring some VS BT1's for a while now and the cars have been to a few events so far.
Both cars are 5 litre, verified genuine ex HWP cars with history. Last edited by aus880; 11-11-16 at 19:46. |
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UONP - Coming Back!
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Looking genuine and brilliant.
Welcome back Russ.
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Thanks guys, appreciate the comments
Researching the history of the cars has uncovered some interesting tales of their time in service. The marked VS was Golf 221 and the black one was Cumberland 217. We've been able to locate former drivers of both cars when in service and even reunited one with his old car. Here's some words from that driver, Sam, about G221: Quote:
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Here's some before shots of CMB217 when purchased from a young guy in Western Sydney.
It was fairly intact but had aftermarket wheels and a stereo fitted, probably the standard mods done by a young guy to his car. |
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Great story, nice pictures.
Thanks for sharing this history.
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John Moyle Motor Engineering 1A Collins St, Enfield SA 5085 (08) 8269 3214 http://www.johnmoylemotorengineering.com.au/ |
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OMG its full of stars
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cool story right there i went out an checked out the fb page with plenty of stories an info i had to lol when i saw officer cook an the gosford area stuff i got pulled over by him on a few occasions
![]() unfortunatley my bt1 wont ever look like that i did keep the roof arial and im gunna hook up a mini 80 chan uhf to it still got the b pillar plug in holes in the center console now hold fire extinguisher outside is still plainjane white/grey but have had to move up to 17s to fit over front brakes dont have door pockets but theres splits there now and front arm rests replced with calias/berlina rests wouldnt mind knowin its history but nfi how to find that stuff out |
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Thanks, the white marked car, G221, was also involved in the famous pursuit of a Porsche 928 from Sydney all the way down into the Southern Highlands. The Porsche was recovered with a blown engine but I think the driver escaped on foot.
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Here's a shot of CMB217 taken yesterday
Last edited by aus880; 03-07-17 at 17:26. |
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Best pic of me I've seen in a while, they're hard to come by believe me
Is that pic at Orange? where did you get or take it? P.S. that link has an error in the specs, HWP cars like mine ran the wider 215/60/15 tyres, GD's ran 205/65/15 Get out to the Sydney All Holden Day this year guys, both cars will be on display there. Sunday August 6th at Clarendon near Richmond RAAF base and get onto and share our Facebook page www.Facebook.com/cpv.com.au Last edited by aus880; 19-07-17 at 18:28. |
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Cumberland 217, the Panther Mica 5 litre VS BT1, is now for sale
see add on Gumtree |
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