norshorblufish
By the Big Water
Went to a small car show saw my first Australian Valiant.
I want a front clip like that.Went to a small car show saw my first Australian Valiant.
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Hey!!! So you were at the show in Carlton, huh? Barry (Bazza) sent me a few “wish you were here” pictures, and he said he and his wife had a great time.Went to a small car show saw my first Australian Valiant.
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Thanks for the notice/tag/heads-up/ whatever the heck those things are called! Much appreciated!
It’s also the only Mexicana here in the States, as far as we can tell. Both Bazza and I have contacted NUMEROUS people about it, and every one of them have told us that they haven’t seen, or heard of, another one around here.I figured one one of our Aussie members would give some insight.
Thanks!
I also found this as to why the Mexicana name.
ValiantVG coupes, with extended rear sail panel sweeping back from the rear roof line. Called Mexicana, it followed something that was a trend in Latin America at the time and just 200 of this model are said to have been produced.
We almost didn't go weatherman said it was going to be in the 90's and humid. (yuk!)Hey!!! So you were at the show in Carlton, huh? Barry (Bazza) sent me a few “wish you were here” pictures, and he said he and his wife had a great time.
Really glad to see him getting his car out and about, makes my heart glad!
Thank you for posting pictures of his car! That will make his day, I’m sure!
Yeah, hot and humid here as well.We almost didn't go weatherman said it was going to be in the 90's and humid. (yuk!)
Been refinishing some kitchen cabinets. Doing the drawer faces in the garage it was too hot even with the doors and windows open. Told my wife lets go I need a break. No complaints she likes car shows.
Glad we went and got to see the car!
Good luck! I tried finding a couple of the grille pieces that could stand to be replaced……I want a front clip like that.
@peedeeIt is an Aussie valiant the same as mine basically sent over as a kit from Canada, the Mexicana refers to the extended sail panels at the rear window, it was only available here for a limited number of cars I think about 150 to 200 cars
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