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View Poll Results: What was your first car and when did you buy it? | |||
My first car WAS a Ford | 112 | 58.64% | |
My first car WASN'T a Ford | 58 | 30.37% | |
I bought my first car before I got my license | 77 | 40.31% | |
I bought my as soon as I got my license (less than 1 month after) | 19 | 9.95% | |
I bought my first car a few months after I got my license | 12 | 6.28% | |
I bought my first car 6-11 months after I got my license | 8 | 4.19% | |
I bought my first car 12-23 after I got my license | 7 | 3.66% | |
I bought my first car 24 months + after I got my license | 8 | 4.19% | |
I was given my first car before I got my license | 20 | 10.47% | |
I was given my first car as soon as I got my license (less than 1 month) | 12 | 6.28% | |
I was given my first car 6-11 months after I got my license | 2 | 1.05% | |
I was given my first car 12-23 months after I got my license | 2 | 1.05% | |
I was given my first car 24 months + after I got my license | 0 | 0% | |
I haven't got my own car | 1 | 0.52% | |
I don't drive | 3 | 1.57% | |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 191. You may not vote on this poll |
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19-03-2009, 01:22 PM | #61 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,633
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1961 Studebaker Lark .. 259V8 auto
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19-03-2009, 01:25 PM | #62 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cattai, Sydney
Posts: 7,701
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My first's my Ba falcon see link in sig
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1992 EBII Fairmont Ghia 4.0l <---Click for the Gallery! Insta@mooneye_ghia White on bright red smoothies with thick whitewalls. Cruising around to some rockabilly |
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19-03-2009, 10:12 PM | #63 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: QLD
Posts: 245
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My 1st car was a FORD PREFECT, (paddock basher piad $10 for it) but my 1st road car was a 1966 2door XP FALCON.
Good old reliable cars that ran on the smell of an oily rag. Hindsight I should have kept them and the XBGT COUPE. : |
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19-03-2009, 10:15 PM | #64 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 669
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xf panelvan,had some fun in that car.
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19-03-2009, 10:33 PM | #65 | ||
BA GT-P Owner
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the GT-P
Posts: 1,599
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My first car was a 1966 XR wagon i paid $100 for with no motor or gearbox. If i can find some pics i'll post them up.
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DAILY DRIVER/TRACK CAR BUILD NUMBER 006 299.5 rwkw's 12.74 @108mph ON MT's ON MAXXIS MAV1's 275/45/17 13.27 @ 106mph
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19-03-2009, 10:44 PM | #66 | ||
Custom user title
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,892
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TE 250 cortina..... ... pretty much just used to do skids all the time
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20-03-2009, 12:26 AM | #67 | ||
Supreme Machine!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Geelong
Posts: 857
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i was given my first car before my licence, XA sedan, used it as a paddock car for a few weeks then its turned out to what it is now.
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1972 XA Falcon Sedan, 408c Chi 3v's 622hp 1960 FB Holden Wagon, Yellow, 192, 4spd, My XA Build-Up http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...&page=10&pp=25 |
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20-03-2009, 12:26 PM | #68 | ||
351XB - Underbelly II Car
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: In a nuthouse !!
Posts: 1,275
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81 Sigma , I even put 12 slotters on it !!
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FALCON XB 351 - UNDERBELLY II CAR |
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20-03-2009, 12:32 PM | #69 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 13
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My first rego'd car was a Brabham Torana, had it six months, blew it up and sold it to the wreckers imagine what it wold be worth now.
Neil |
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20-03-2009, 01:06 PM | #70 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Townsville
Posts: 1,167
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in 1987 a hq premier 253 for $1800 lots of rust my dad wanted me to buy a 1965 2 door pontiac with a big block in it lots more rust .
A month after I brought it a lady from 2 houses away said I didnt know you wanted to buy a car ( as if you would want to ride a bicycle to work in Townsville for the rest of your life ) my son in law is selling his car but you wouldnt like it its only got 2 doors and when he changes gears it makes a horrible noise and lurches forward he wants $2200 for it . It was a rust free hg gts monaro I will never forget that day! |
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20-03-2009, 08:31 PM | #71 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Adelaide's south
Posts: 547
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Holden HQ Premier. Dark purple, white interior. 202 with 3 on the tree manual.
Cost me $3,500. It was 7 years old and in mint condition. I worked as a detailer at the car yard I bought it from, so before I bought it, it got special treatment :
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20-03-2009, 08:35 PM | #72 | ||
Steve
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sth East Qld
Posts: 1,284
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72 Valiant Regal VH 245 Auto...bought from Ballina Wreckers for $500...
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Currently no Fords . 2005 Statesman International 5.7, Mazda 2 and a Hilux. Former Fords: 2010 Ford Escape 2007 BF11 GT, TE50 Series 1 ,AU V8 One Tonner ,EL Falcon Wagon, ED Fairmont , EB Falcon Series 1. Mk 2 Cortina Company Fords : 3 BA Falcons , EB 11 Falcon Wagon , Ford F350 351 V8. |
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20-03-2009, 09:22 PM | #73 | |||
moderator ford coupe club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 6,640
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a day before i got my license - we had searched for three months and looked at over 30 coupes to find one worth buying - it worked though, because as with oxa384 i still have it |
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21-03-2009, 10:12 AM | #74 | ||
Has V8 envy
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tassie
Posts: 2,009
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my first car was a range rover Vogue 1996 (with air suspension). given to me by parents when i got my license. Then, i was given my xh falcon ute which I had for over 10 years (recently sold). First car I actually purchased was the F6.
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2005 BA F6 Typhoon 360rwkw GTX35/82r + 82lb injectors Nizpro 4" exhaust Plazmaman 1000hp IC/piping/BOV/plenum Process West surge tank Crow springs TEIN super streets 6/4 brembos TUNED BY BLUEPOWER RACING
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21-03-2009, 10:19 AM | #75 | ||
Extreme Machine
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 610
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69 XT GT sold her for 5K in 1982
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21-03-2009, 01:10 PM | #76 | ||
5.8 litres of fun
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Cobar
Posts: 562
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79 XC GS falcon ute, with a 302 clevo and jelly bean wheels,got it for $3500 with 150 000 on the clock
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21-03-2009, 07:22 PM | #77 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 653
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1971 Xy 351 G/S Fairmont with factory toploader ( followed by another 15 or so) and I paid $1250.00 for it and still have the receipt from 1985
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21-03-2009, 07:30 PM | #78 | ||
XA GT
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,128
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1981 XD falcon, 250 crossflow with 4 on the floor. I bought it when I was on my L's, cost $700 in 1997.
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21-03-2009, 07:40 PM | #79 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Victoria
Posts: 384
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I had a D Chazza given to me before I got my licence
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21-03-2009, 09:25 PM | #80 | |||
playing in my big shed
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: miriam vale , qld
Posts: 3,302
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`75 XB FAIRMONT sedan . mushroom beige, injected 351, toploader, 9inch `10 FG XR50 Turbo ute. Nitro blue, 6 sp Auto, Leather trim. `04 BA RTV tray back, Red, V8 auto, `04 BA XR6 Turbo sedan. Blueprint. auto, Leather trim. `03 BA XLS ute . Acid Rush, factory lpg, auto, `48 TEA20 Grey Ferguson, `62 Willys 6-230 , 4x4 light truck `04 Yamaha TTR 250 |
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21-03-2009, 09:30 PM | #81 | ||
playing in my big shed
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: miriam vale , qld
Posts: 3,302
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my first car was a white XW sedan, 188 big block 6 cyl, 3 on the tree, green interior trim, paid $1400 of my own money earned by mowing lawns for old ladies @ $2.50 an hour.
bought it and drove it home a week before going to get my "L"s.
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`75 XB FAIRMONT sedan . mushroom beige, injected 351, toploader, 9inch `10 FG XR50 Turbo ute. Nitro blue, 6 sp Auto, Leather trim. `04 BA RTV tray back, Red, V8 auto, `04 BA XR6 Turbo sedan. Blueprint. auto, Leather trim. `03 BA XLS ute . Acid Rush, factory lpg, auto, `48 TEA20 Grey Ferguson, `62 Willys 6-230 , 4x4 light truck `04 Yamaha TTR 250 |
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21-03-2009, 09:33 PM | #82 | ||
I'm also a Jeeper
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Albury/Wodonga
Posts: 129
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1st car was an 1994 EF dark green 5 speed 6 with a capa charger kit,paid 10,000 when I was 18. loved that car. GO TAXI!!!!
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21-03-2009, 09:38 PM | #83 | |||
own the road
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 2,764
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96 EF GLi
purchased while i was on learners
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22-03-2009, 06:28 PM | #84 | ||
The Fun Mobile
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Cairns
Posts: 5,219
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I got my licenece in year 12, then when i got my job the next year, i bought a 1981 XD V8 sedan as first car, and still only car i have owned 18 years later
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408 cube Cleveland TFC @ AFD 2V, 750 DP 10.7 @ 125 mph 2V powahhhhh |
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22-03-2009, 08:24 PM | #85 | ||
1.3 Litre Suzuki power
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Magnetic Mountain, North Western Sydney
Posts: 273
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1974 Ford Escort. I paid $395 for it back in 1987
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BA series II XR6T in Blaze July 05 build. Stock as a rock EF 4lt 1995 in Green on LPG. To and from work hack. XY Fairmont 1971 in Bronze Wine, 302, Top Loader, 9" Still trying to find out if she is a GS or plain jane Monty. Mustang 1966 coupe, Silver frost, A code, C4, factory bench seat, A/C, P/S rally pac, AM radio with 8 track. Awaiting funds for resto. K6 Hayabusa....Dead Stock and why would one need to spend thousands on mods................. |
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22-03-2009, 08:28 PM | #86 | ||
OzEcruisers PRESIDENT
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbz
Posts: 15,761
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Volkswagen Beetle Converted to a Buggy - looked like a big mini moke
Was the only car registered in Victoria without a windscreen/Windshield Leant to drive off road when before I got more licence in all sort of cricumstances
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1994 Ford Fairmont EF NA 6cyl Man 3.9 diff Sedan PROEF 13.46 @ 105.78mph Tuned by DYNOMOTIVE 200BUX - AFF Drag Nats 2019 EF Wagon
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22-03-2009, 09:31 PM | #87 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: West Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 398
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1987 Hyundai Stellar Prima.
~57rwhp. Here's the first time I drove it: |
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23-03-2009, 11:00 AM | #88 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Moss Vale
Posts: 12
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1968 Renault 10 that I bought for $550 in 1983 with money earned from working after school in a shoe shop.
I had the S version that was the sports version that had a weber carb and tacho but still had 135 wide tyres. They were rear engined and had the petrol filler in the engine bay. Every time I went into a fill service petrol station the attendant would spend five minutes wandering around the car hose in hand puling at the number plates and trim till you showed them where the filler was. They would then invariably say "What a stupid place to put the petrol filler. Funny cars these Fiats." |
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23-03-2009, 11:36 AM | #89 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 87
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First car.... 1948 Austin A40 sedan. 1200cc of pure british power. 4 speed glovebox. Hydraulic drum brakes up front, mechanical drums at rear. Thrill a second in emergency stops. Bought in 1958 for $650 in to-days money. Still on learners permit at the time. Great car for its time but I prefer my AU Fairmont Ghia......just love being spoilt. :eclipsee_
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23-03-2009, 11:51 AM | #90 | ||
*SILVER SERVICE PILOT*
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: REDLAND BAY QLD
Posts: 17,063
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Ahhh, the fond memories......1970 Morris 1500 sedan (in 1975) :eclipsee_
First kid on the block with a STEREO CASSETTE PLAYER (4 speakers too), no hubcaps AND a straight through exhaust with a 24" hotdog muffler. :
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