Originally posted by dbs Hi Les
All manufacturers have shot through ... gone ..... phff
I feel sorry for all the supply companies who are / were world leaders in their field and contracts .... poof gone
All plants for the different car manufacturers where in the black ... Detroit has a lot to answer for.
Dave
Dave,
I've never been to Australia. But I've read the books, seen the videos.
I have been over the years impressed with some of the cars/trucks/utes that came out of Australia, for example at Ford Australia and GM Australia. The V8 powered GM that became the basis for the American police package Caprice....rear wheel drive, powerful LS V8, etc. I saw some of those in either Wyoming or Montana (forget which) around 2015/16 and I tell you, they appeared to be great 'deterrent' highway interceptors. I have seen one (highway patrol car) accelerate at very high speed.... and am very impressed.
Also the Australian sedan racing that had the old Ford/GM rivalry going great guns, on the race track.
These manufacturers (Ford/GM, also Chrysler some years before) came up with very interesting Australian 'interpretations' that produced some novel, unique and very appealing variations.
Japanese makers (Toyota/Nissan) also came up with some very interesting light trucks , which I believe have been modded for the Australian market. Flatbeds, with movable side panels, etc, serious 4WD , powerful turbo diesel, cab and chassis outfits, etc.
I did wish that we got more of these Australian market vehicles over here in North America.
Les