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09-07-2008, 07:35 PM | #1 | ||
Cannonballin'.
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It was one of those famous shed finds that you hear about and wonder if the person behind the story was full of it. But I experienced it with my own eyes.
I came across this find after visiting a farm in the area that I grew up in. The old bloke started with the "You like yer old cars, don't ya? Come and have a look at what I've got up in me shed. I reckon it'll be right up yer alley." I wasn't sure what to expect- I didnt ask what sort of car it was in case I fainted before getting to see it. Please be a Ford, I silently begged... Or at least something special from the Holden or Mopar stable. The shed was like any other- rusty corrugated iron, holes in the roof. Surely anything kept in this tomb would look as bad as this shed. The heart sank a bit. Then he threw open the door. I was speechless. It was covered by half a dozen blankets, but the back rear corner was uncovered, revealing a big, round red 'rocket booster' tail light. And If I couldn't tell what make and model of car it was, the sheer size of it would have given it away. A one-owner 1960 Ford Fairlane 500. More affectionately known as a 'Tank' Fairlane. "Go on, mate- pull the covers off" was the instruction- I had the first two off before he had finished his sentence. Beautiful... Imaculate... sprang to mind. and when I ran a shirt sleeve over one of the door windows, the interior echoed the same thoughts. No rips or tears, nothing faded, Almost looked as if no one had ever sat in it. The only worry I had was when I flipped the bonnet forward, and found the radiator missing. "It's in the boot." was the reply. Apparently it runs like a Swiss watch, and I believe after a roof-to-tyre detailing would come up a million bucks. My first question was obvious... would he ever sell it? The response was surprising- "That's what I bought you down here, you daft bugger. I 'aven't got much use for it here, and there's better things it could be doing than sittin' here" This is where I need help. I'm looking for anyone who owns (or knows someone who does) one of these big, beautiful cars. The internet only tells you so much, and in YouTube's case, shows you so much. I need to gather as much information as I can, and if I'm pleased with the what I can gather up in terms of availability of spares and proud owners... There might be a new addition to my garage. Hope you liked my story. Here's to shed finds!
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09-07-2008, 07:39 PM | #2 | ||
Afterburner + skids =
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Pics! Pics! For the love of god where are the pics!!???
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09-07-2008, 07:44 PM | #3 | ||
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Yes get some pics up we wanna see it
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09-07-2008, 07:48 PM | #4 | ||
The Vengeful One
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Pics!! Now!!!!
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09-07-2008, 07:51 PM | #5 | ||
MIGHTY MAGPIES 2010
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seriously mate you realy dont want it its a tank fairlane a gas gussler so my advice to you is i will pm you my phone number and let me deal with it only good for scrap metal
but on the other hand we want pics nice find mate well done dont pass up an oppurtunity like this beautiful old car |
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09-07-2008, 08:01 PM | #6 | ||
playing in my big shed
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dont you just love it when you get a day like that.
i bet your head has been in a spin . has he put a price on it or is he asking you to make an offer? i dont know too much about the Tank Fairlain but you still see the odd one getting about. would make a great cruiser. parts would probably be available from the states or the latter Galaxy drive train parts might fit.
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09-07-2008, 08:06 PM | #7 | ||
Clevo Mafia Inc.
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Buy it first, ask questions later.
Go...go on...now.. You still here ? someone may get it hurry up ! |
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09-07-2008, 08:08 PM | #8 | ||
Regular Schmuck
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Gonna have to pony up the pics if you want anything from the masses.
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09-07-2008, 09:02 PM | #9 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Are you daft
I don't believe that you are asking questions. That car should be sitting in your garage right NOW |
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09-07-2008, 09:43 PM | #10 | |||
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09-07-2008, 09:49 PM | #11 | |||
Back to Le Frenchy
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But it or you will be systematically slapped by each and every member here....twice.
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09-07-2008, 10:03 PM | #12 | ||
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You would have to be one of the luckiest guys around.
Mate you do not smack a gift horse in the mounth, BUY IT!!!!!! Or I'm sure the AFF posse will hunt you down!!! PICS NOW PLEASE!~!!!!
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09-07-2008, 11:42 PM | #13 | ||
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Why are you asking stupid questions???
BUY THE DAMN THING!!!!
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10-07-2008, 08:15 AM | #14 | ||
I see you....
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Hot Rod magazines are full of ads for hard to find stuff and suppliers.
Also I think you may becom a swap meet regular from now on hunting bits. Having said that where are the pic's ? I sugges a boycott of this thread until pics are provided A - to prove this isn't just a story B - for us to drool over and dream was ours instead of yours... |
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10-07-2008, 09:40 AM | #15 | ||||
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10-07-2008, 09:46 AM | #16 | |||
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BEN you will buy this car. or i will personally pimp slap you the next time your in Bendigo. remember my pimp hand is strong, real strong |
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10-07-2008, 09:50 AM | #17 | ||
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mate sounds like a real nice car. What sort of money is he asking?
pics pics pics so when does it arrive?
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10-07-2008, 10:39 AM | #18 | ||
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Nice find mate..... As per every other single post in here, buy now talk later!!!!
Make sure you get us some pics though!!!
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10-07-2008, 10:45 AM | #19 | |||
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10-07-2008, 11:05 AM | #20 | ||
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I hope one day some old granny invites to her shed to tell me under the covers is an old car my husband owned since new but never really used and has since passed away.I have no use for it and you can have it for a few thousand dollars only to peel of the covers to find an immaculate phase 3 burried underneath.well a man can dream can he.
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10-07-2008, 11:31 AM | #21 | ||
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If it is that immaculate mate, you shouldn't need many spares.
Buy it. Buy it now. |
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10-07-2008, 12:17 PM | #22 | ||
Cannonballin'.
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Phew! what a response.
Trust me, if I knew what I was in for that day I would not have just packed a camera, but hired a small camera crew and made a reality TV series out of this. You will see pics in the coming weeks- once it is safely on a tandem trailer bound for my house. I will be keeping the car's location and asking price a secret... Not that I don't trust anyone that might stooge me out of a deal of a lifetime. That said, anyone wanna buy a BA FMG?
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10-07-2008, 12:27 PM | #23 | ||
XP Coupe
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So what's it worth..... $20k?
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10-07-2008, 04:30 PM | #24 | ||
Rob
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how much you want for your ba ghia? 10k would see it in my carport!
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10-07-2008, 05:58 PM | #25 | ||
The Vengeful One
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You better own this by now boy!!!
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10-07-2008, 06:21 PM | #26 | ||
Cannonballin'.
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The BA's up for sale at $19K (ono) as is with everything in my sig, as well as 12 months rego. A more detailed listing will be in the For Sale area shortly. Any queries can be discussed via PM.
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