Phillip L
@philliprleeds.bsky.social
Retired. Was a public servant. Live in the Blue Mountains.
Notre voiture familiale pendant de nombreuses années était une Valiant Regal 770 318 V8 de 1971, j'ai appris à conduire et j'ai réussi mon test de conduite dans cette bête ! De bons souvenirs de ma jeunesse!
November 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Notre voiture familiale pendant de nombreuses années était une Valiant Regal 770 318 V8 de 1971, j'ai appris à conduire et j'ai réussi mon test de conduite dans cette bête ! De bons souvenirs de ma jeunesse!
Going with the theme here, my first car, which I traded for the Galant, was a Hillman Arrow. Pictured here appropriately in the rain as it leaked like sieve.
November 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Going with the theme here, my first car, which I traded for the Galant, was a Hillman Arrow. Pictured here appropriately in the rain as it leaked like sieve.
Those Galants were great little cars. We had three in the family at one time. This was my 1971 sedan. Chrysler Australia fitted some with the homolgation engines for the Southern Cross Rally Lancers, this was one of them. Very quick car.
November 16, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Those Galants were great little cars. We had three in the family at one time. This was my 1971 sedan. Chrysler Australia fitted some with the homolgation engines for the Southern Cross Rally Lancers, this was one of them. Very quick car.
Insurance covered replacements but they were no longer available. New set looked OK and were round with tyres, which was a bonus under the circumstances.
November 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Insurance covered replacements but they were no longer available. New set looked OK and were round with tyres, which was a bonus under the circumstances.
They also liked the lovely Japanese Enkei alloy wheels I bought for it. Left the car sitting flat on its belly on the street when they stole them.
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
They also liked the lovely Japanese Enkei alloy wheels I bought for it. Left the car sitting flat on its belly on the street when they stole them.
Ford also restyled the front and rear of the Mazda 323 for the Laser and Meteor. Sold lots of them, too. I bought this Meteor new in 82.
November 13, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Ford also restyled the front and rear of the Mazda 323 for the Laser and Meteor. Sold lots of them, too. I bought this Meteor new in 82.
Young Crimson Rosella looking for a handout.
November 12, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Young Crimson Rosella looking for a handout.
Rainbow Lorikeet couple.
November 12, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Rainbow Lorikeet couple.
Today’s parrot portraits.
November 12, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Today’s parrot portraits.
RHD wipers fitted, but the holes for the LHD wipers were still there, filled with black rubber plugs. My hair was still there then. Oh well.
November 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
RHD wipers fitted, but the holes for the LHD wipers were still there, filled with black rubber plugs. My hair was still there then. Oh well.
I owned a yellow 1.4 in the late 70s, bought from a mate. It was a good car. I added the chrome wheel trim rings, always thought they looked unfinished with the standard dark grey wheels.
November 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
I owned a yellow 1.4 in the late 70s, bought from a mate. It was a good car. I added the chrome wheel trim rings, always thought they looked unfinished with the standard dark grey wheels.
Feed me or the shoe gets it.
November 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Feed me or the shoe gets it.
Show me a martini at my table in Musso and Frank’s in Hollywood and I’m happy.
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Show me a martini at my table in Musso and Frank’s in Hollywood and I’m happy.
This morning’s parrot portraits.
November 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This morning’s parrot portraits.
This year’s bee frenzy in the Boston Ivy (sound up).
November 8, 2025 at 7:43 AM
This year’s bee frenzy in the Boston Ivy (sound up).
Ready for its close ups.
November 6, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Ready for its close ups.
I drove my brother’s 1283P quite often. Certainly a delight to drive, very special.
November 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I drove my brother’s 1283P quite often. Certainly a delight to drive, very special.
Well, that came out of nowhere.
November 3, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Well, that came out of nowhere.
This morning’s parrot portraits.
November 3, 2025 at 1:28 AM
This morning’s parrot portraits.
Mandatory here in front seats in 1969 and all seats in 1971. This 1971 Valiant was the first car the family bought with seatbelts front and rear.
November 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Mandatory here in front seats in 1969 and all seats in 1971. This 1971 Valiant was the first car the family bought with seatbelts front and rear.
I’m not the oldest person here.
October 31, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I’m not the oldest person here.
Fine cars both, but I’ll stick with my Capri. 😀
October 31, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Fine cars both, but I’ll stick with my Capri. 😀