Search found 650 matches
- Tue 24 May 2016, 10:05
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: SA Classic car market
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9210
Re: SA Classic car market
For how long can it go on like this though? I suspect a sudden spike in interest rates may change the classic car landscape in SA to a large degree. The other issue and I hate to pick on Mustangs but substitute them for most SA classics is the level of restorations done in SA. There are many exampl...
- Tue 24 May 2016, 09:16
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: Looking back in time.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 894
Re: Looking back in time.
Specifically late 1980's Cape Town. CAR magazine was arguably at the height of its powers and the V8 was often the topic of discussion and thanks to Stuart Johnston's articles an entire era was brought to life years later when I got my hands on these magazines. One car thing springs to mind was the...
- Mon 23 May 2016, 11:41
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: Book prices.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2096
Re: Book prices.
I have a Fairmont 6-cyl and GT book for sale, offers?
- Mon 23 May 2016, 11:37
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: SA Classic car market
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9210
Re: SA Classic car market
I just don't know how sustainable it is. last 3 classics I've owned i've made a pretty sum on all of them, in minimal ownership period. the XW fairmont was probably the one I made the least on, maybe because I thought being more rare it was worth more than it was. But still, i turned a decent profit...
- Mon 23 May 2016, 10:59
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: Power per Rand, best engine?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2076
Re: Power per Rand, best engine?
I donno, but as an overall package the Nissan GT-R is hard to beat. i recently bought one, 2013 model, paid less for it than a new BMW M4. Software and Y-pipe, rear section of exhaust 434kw on the hubs. You must see what it does to a stock current BMW M5 on a rolling start. i think current generatio...
- Mon 23 May 2016, 10:55
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: Chev Corvette for sale or swap.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1306
Re: Chev Corvette for sale or swap.
Hi mike and welcome! Bought parts from your old shop, thundersport many years ago when I had a Sapphire V8 one of the original ones from novel ford. Circa 2002. You had a beautiful black camaro back then that i almost bought, but didn't have the money. i recently sold my Fairmont GT manual that i re...
- Wed 04 May 2016, 11:46
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: Dodgy car sellers/dealers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1423
Re: Dodgy car sellers/dealers
Car looks legit from pics, except the ghastly cone filter. Ask him where he is, if in GP I'll go look at the car for you.
it's very similar to my ex GTV.
it's very similar to my ex GTV.
- Wed 20 Apr 2016, 10:53
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: Mustang spotted
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1227
Re: Mustang spotted
It belongs to my friend Martin at Jubilee motors, Springs.
- Mon 04 Apr 2016, 10:18
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: Carburetors for sale.services/center. JHB.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1502
Re: Carburetors for sale.services/center. JHB.
US connection have quite a few holley carb parts.
- Mon 04 Apr 2016, 10:15
- Forum: Cars for sale
- Topic: *SOLD* '72 Ford Fairmont GT
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10679
Re: '72 Ford Fairmont GT
Next time speak to me first....First V8 wrote:I was keen on that GT but my only concern was that it had been changed from auto to manual . I had planned a trip this week but i see its sold .

PS I know of a white auto for sale, red interior, and cheaper than this one....