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Back to the AU
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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A mate of mine called my today having spotted another Venom AU XR6 ST. Considering that not many of the 125 ST's were in Venom i thought this was a pretty good find.
But this reminded me of a mate of mine from my Engineering Materials class at uni. On the way to work last year, he used to see his car's identical twin at least 3 or 4 times a week. This was prety rare as they both were EF Gli's in green, both lowered, both with very similar 18" chrome wheels, both with a 2 1/2" exhaust and (the best bit) both with different spellings of the same number plate King 4L. Who wants to bet they both had king springs... Who else has found a twin for their car? (not so much interested in "i spotted someone with the same stock blueprint ba xr6...") It's always nice to know when another great mind thinks alike...
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Holdens Fall Apart!
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Perth W.A
Posts: 881
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Ive seen 3 other sandstone (cream) VC commodores in perfect cond along with mine!
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fat289
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Wagga NSW
Posts: 671
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yep have a look at this
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I'm just having a great Falcon time , thanks for asking dumba$$ XRGT XP ute 351w Toploader 99 Springer softail XW Fairmont 302w / c4 col shift 58,000 miles |
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not here much anymore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sthn NSW
Posts: 22,918
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 2,256
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My ute, and falkeen's are both AU2 pursuits, both black, manual, and have the engines built by the same bloke. Though they look totally different now!!
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Miranda, NSW
Posts: 6,771
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Fat 209....You win !!!!...Un friggin real
EDIT: Just saw this was an old thread and he's probably not here anymore
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Only a matter of time.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,127
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Not more then 50 meters down the street is 2 cars the same model and colour as mine. Number plates are very scary close. And the 2 cars live in the same street 3 houses apart.
One night i was driving almost home turned into my drive and behind the gates when this car pulled up behind me really fast. I jumped out and bolted to the car and said nicely WTF You doing here???? The driver and passenger started laughing and then apologise for the mistake they thought i was this other guy who drives the other VP, they couldn't understand why he was going in this driveway was he up to something?. Anyway it was a bit funny after ![]()
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HRN13 (formerly X-Rated)
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Yeppoon, QLD (Capricorn Coast near Rockhampton)
Posts: 176
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Last trip down to Brisbane I saw 5 white BA XT's lowered (17's not 18's like mine) and with the same hood decals as mine at a used car lot along the moorooka magic mile.
I used to be a member on boostcruising.com and he spotted my car on there and STOLE - thats right STOLE my idea!! needless to say I was not impressed, my unique status was shattered, went home, sat in a corner rocking back and forth for a good hour....... :(
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Two > One
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 7,063
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Apparently (Sourbastard spotted it) there is a clone of my car in Adelaide. Same paint, same rims, same suspension, almost identical plates.
Imitation is the best form of flattery.
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Last warning
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria HeadCount: 3
Posts: 11,194
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not a chance
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GT4.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,218
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,954
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I almost thought my car was stolen the other day...
There was a Ba Fairmont Ghia driving by, and i thought gee that looks good... GEE that looks alot like mine!!..... it was EXACTLY the same color, had the boss bonnet, black windows, slammed, but was missing big shiny wheels, and an extremely loud exhuast note... :hihi: And i thought it was unique.... time to leave my car at my mates spray shop for a while i think..! |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Geelong
Posts: 13,123
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theres a fairlane a few streets away same colour as mine, same suspension height as mine, LTD grille and garnish same as mine, dual exhaust (or he's just got dual tips) and very similar rims......
was talking to him and he said..."yeah i like your fairlane so i copied it"....GRRRR |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,042
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Speaking of ST's, I have yet to see any others here in Perth, only another Blueprint one. No other Liquid Silvers :(
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,910
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Yes three gunmetal grey EF falcons without hubcaps in my in my suburb. But only one of em's turbo.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Toowoomba
Posts: 2,634
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there is a mk1 escort 4 door neer me in the same green except its in a lot better cond than mine
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: FoMoCo
Posts: 3,441
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Yep seen a few a BA XR6's in Shockwave. Not near as many as ive seen in Mercury Silver or Lightning Strike though. Just now on my way home. I thought id seen my twin driving past the other way but it was a Shockwave ute. :eclipsee_
Seen a Shockwave sedan on my way to work yesterday morning a couple cars in front of me (but it was a FPV GT) close but no cigar. lol
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Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
Posts: 8,275
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I was seeing clones of my car everywhere, but since I've got the clear indicators, there are far less twins now! (it's very stock)
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Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
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Weekender 1964 US Falcon Futura convertible - Rangoon Red 260 Windsor V8, 4 speed manual, LHD, Electronic ignition, Mustang wheels https://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11470868 Daily 2014 SZII Territory diesel - basic runabout Previous Cars 1990 EAII Fairmont Ghia - Tickford engine, 5 speed, SVO wheels, bodykit, much more 2000 AUII Fairmont - XR wheels, Ghia interior 2010 FG XR50T ute - XR8 bonnet, Streetfighter intake |
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Barra Turbo > V8
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No AUII TE50's near me
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3,941
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I've only seen one other exact two-tone AUII 75th Anniversary Fairlane just like mine in almost three years. We were both waiting at red lights facing each other and I flashed my lights and waved out the window and then he did the same. He was an oldie. Was exciting, I guess.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Gren A Waverrey
Posts: 2,364
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Saw a VTII Acclaim at Station Street 2 weeks ago. It's plate was QJT28* (can't remember the last number) which was extremely close to ours.
It had the same plastique hubbies as us, same colour (Orion silver) and sold by Geoff Brady Holden (now Barloworld). I got a pic, but a 1.3 megapixel camera with no zoom is limiting. |
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Powered by Tickford
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: In a glass case of emotion
Posts: 901
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I've seen quite a few in my area that are identical to mine, so much so that I take a quick second look to make sure it wasn't mine stolen.
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 4,513
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Nope I haven't seen any like mine, not in W.A. anyway :hihi:
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
Posts: 8,307
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Ive seen a few monsoon blue AU2 Fairmonts getting around lately... exact same as mine...
but there is a series 2 monsoon blue fairmont at uni with optional rear spoiler and chrome bumper garnish. i always park next to that car at the Industrial Design Building at uni cause its funny ![]() ANYWAY, the guy tracked me down on here last week, sent me a PM asking where i got the chrome door handles ![]() all in all, i think there are about 3 or 4 monsoon blue fairmonts that i see fairly regularly around this area ![]()
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SA
Posts: 621
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i bet if you asked someone who ownes a white VS commo with VY SS rims, and lowered, they would have definately seen a twin probably 50 of em
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black xb
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Posts: 1,252
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there are many like it but only one is mine. have spotted other black xb coupes
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SA
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seen the one on the new street fords mag
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ba xr6 mk1
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 65
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Arrr Nup
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,252
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I once saw a XD ute identical to mine with 12 slotters same color and a person drivng it like they stole it. I immidiatly called my mum to see if my car was still out the front :P
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