No kidding! Bazza wants to keep his VG a "driver" for that very reason, I think.
As for what they're worth, in Oz or NZ his VG would easily get 2X anything he could get for it here, so I completely understand where you're coming from there.
Yep my wife is Canadian and i said if we ever move there i am taking my cars. I know my 355 stroker ss 1998 Holden ute would turn a few heads lol Its immaculate had a full ground up rebuild. But only two seats so no good for the kids