Phillip L
@philliprleeds.bsky.social
Retired. Was a public servant. Live in the Blue Mountains.
GM killing off Pontiac wouldn’t have helped, all the US volume for the GTO and the sedan models evaporated overnight. Platform lived on in the Camaro for a while.
November 16, 2025 at 10:08 AM
GM killing off Pontiac wouldn’t have helped, all the US volume for the GTO and the sedan models evaporated overnight. Platform lived on in the Camaro for a while.
Good point, just my speculative thoughts. Maybe German GM management just didn’t want them.
November 16, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Good point, just my speculative thoughts. Maybe German GM management just didn’t want them.
Ah, Renault. Such great designs, such heartache.
November 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Ah, Renault. Such great designs, such heartache.
Possibly one market too many for Holden and maybe safety and compliance issues.The US models had the fuel tank relocated to meet rear impact regulations.
November 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Possibly one market too many for Holden and maybe safety and compliance issues.The US models had the fuel tank relocated to meet rear impact regulations.
Our local garage owner has a gold one.
November 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Our local garage owner has a gold one.
Sounds good to me.
November 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Sounds good to me.
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.
Seared in a hot pan. Squeeze of lemon. All you need to do.
November 14, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Seared in a hot pan. Squeeze of lemon. All you need to do.
Good. And goodbye.
November 14, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Good. And goodbye.
Porsche 356 Speedster.
November 14, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Porsche 356 Speedster.
I particularly liked the Meteor front styling. So did the local car thieves, but that’s another story.
November 13, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I particularly liked the Meteor front styling. So did the local car thieves, but that’s another story.
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.
She’s a good kitty. Most of the time.
November 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
She’s a good kitty. Most of the time.
Sold lots of them, so it worked.
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Sold lots of them, so it worked.
After a closer look, I think it’s a Commodore Berlina. The Lexcen had the trim higher up on the waistline. Still a rare one, especially in that condition.
November 12, 2025 at 6:19 AM
After a closer look, I think it’s a Commodore Berlina. The Lexcen had the trim higher up on the waistline. Still a rare one, especially in that condition.
I may stand corrected, but that side trim suggests it’s the much rarer Toyota Lexcen. Dinosaur teeth rare, if so.
November 12, 2025 at 5:28 AM
I may stand corrected, but that side trim suggests it’s the much rarer Toyota Lexcen. Dinosaur teeth rare, if so.
That’s a big Christmas lunch.
November 12, 2025 at 12:21 AM
That’s a big Christmas lunch.
The irony is delicious.
November 12, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The irony is delicious.
Correct, my memory failed me there. Cheers.
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Correct, my memory failed me there. Cheers.
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.