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Old 08-01-2007, 08:55 AM   #1
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Drove past this near work, and thought I'd take a closer look..
It's not a genuine GT, (ID is JG67SG I think) Has 351 clevo, toploader, 9" & GT dash etc.. Looked very straight & rust free. Is 20k too much?



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Old 08-01-2007, 08:59 AM   #2
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Here's ID... (Damn Ph) can anyone decipher?
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Old 08-01-2007, 09:11 AM   #3
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Hmm $20k is a tad to high for a non genuine GT for my liking, but Im sure others would happily pay for it.
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Old 08-01-2007, 02:10 PM   #4
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its also on here http://www.carpoint.com.au/used-car/...a/2243851.aspx
might give you a few more details
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Old 08-01-2007, 04:03 PM   #5
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For the condition its in and the fact that its a Fairmont, id say its reasonable value for money
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Old 08-01-2007, 06:17 PM   #6
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I'd pay 20g's for it. Think of the money saved on paint and panel.
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Old 08-01-2007, 06:55 PM   #7
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For the condition its in and the fact that its a Fairmont, id say its reasonable value for money
It doesnt look like a fairmont according to the build plate, on the top left it says "FALCON"

Nice car anyway
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Old 08-01-2007, 07:10 PM   #8
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For the condition its in and the fact that its a Fairmont, id say its reasonable value for money
Nothing persoanl but this sort of thinking is kinda funny to me , when these were new they were much cheaper , last xb coupe I bought a couple of years back I paid 3k and all it needed was a tune and paint ( was only a 302) but it went well , when I bought my xy gt used it was under 10k and was like new... you young blokes

First car I had was for pommie ford v8 built in 1939 and it cost me $100.00 and was running and registered back in the late 60's was just a couple of weeks work.
For that sort of money you can get a decent late model jag or exotic even a 1980's roller that exudes class
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Try finding a reasonable hardtop falcon in any model combo for under 5k. Very few and far between. As for xy gt - good cars are 70k to 80k and more.
The days of 1980's and 1990's prices are ancient history.
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Old 08-01-2007, 08:10 PM   #10
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JG67 makes it a Fairmont. The difference in coop prices from even 5 years ago let alone over the last 10 years are astounding. They are in demand, the price is up. 10 years ago a Goss Coop was almost shunned. Now look at their prices. For a good condition Fairmont 351/Top Loader/9 inch, I still reckon it's right on the money. Pick it up for $17k you'd have to be happy. This is assuming that any rust repairs have been done properly.
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Old 08-01-2007, 08:43 PM   #11
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I went to an auction in the U.S less than a year a go, and a mint condition Boss 429 sold for U.S 137,000. At the time we thought it was ridiculous and now they are fetching almost double that in some cases.
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Old 08-01-2007, 08:49 PM   #12
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Drove past this near work, and thought I'd take a closer look..
It's not a genuine GT, (ID is JG67SG I think) Has 351 clevo, toploader, 9" & GT dash etc.. Looked very straight & rust free. Is 20k too much?

Hey charliewool, where do you work? I drove past this car recently too, up in Laverton.
I'm working a bit during the holidays at the Indoor centre in Altona...small world :
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Old 08-01-2007, 10:09 PM   #13
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Im with xalent on this one - he is in no means out of the ballpark on his figures. I agree - 17k and thats a good solid buy.

atec77 - with all due respect mate how the hell can you go talking bout buying cars in the 60's for X amount of dollars then complain about the pricing now. 30 years mate aint a small amount of time!!!!!! Fair go!!!!!
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atec77 - with all due respect mate how the hell can you go talking bout buying cars in the 60's for X amount of dollars then complain about the pricing now. 30 years mate aint a small amount of time!!!!!! Fair go!!!!!
Exactly, Fewer cars + damand = $$$$$$$$.
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Old 08-01-2007, 11:02 PM   #15
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I reckon $20k is in the ballpark , GSWXA is right , "supply & demand" doesn't matter if it's a car - house - or an old wheelbarrow, an Item is worth "what someone is prepared to pay for it" and these cars are getting rare in good condition . Neighbours son has an XB Fairmont Coupe on eBay ATM (good car) I think it's worth somewhere around that amount .

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Old 08-01-2007, 11:26 PM   #16
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yeah id pay it.

20k for the sexiest aussie muscle car in good condition is worth it to me.
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Old 09-01-2007, 12:18 AM   #17
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For that sort of money you can get a decent late model jag or exotic even a 1980's roller that exudes class
It all depends on the enthusiast, to me an old Jag or Roller is :ymca:
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