"Hi Steve, this collection of Aussie Muscle Cars is in Queensland. I visited there last year and drooled as the owner showed me around. Holdens, Falcons, and more. I think he has just about one of every muscle car model sold in Australia."
From Chris in Australia
mfleury said
Jan 10, 2012
is that for real or are you just messing with our heads
73SC said
Jan 10, 2012
That is really neat.....probably some offseason storeage arrangement though, the cars are all clean and looking great.
CdnGMfan said
Jan 10, 2012
I see numerous Holden Monaros, a Falcon GT (ever hear of the superiority of the legendary Australian block 351 Cleveland?), plus a Hemi head inline six in a Chrysler Charger. I love those early Capris with the composite headlights. What is hidden under the shaker scoop of the Grabber Blue Capri? In the smogger 1970s Australia hadn't begun with the draconian measures of North America and they had a heyday. Strong blocks that were developed in the U.S. continued to evolve in the musclecar-friendly Australian market. I also see an inline six Holden, really a small bore, short stroke Chevy six with sporty manifolding & carburation.
I have traveled to many places in the world. In my travels I have found the Australians & New Zealanders to consistently be the most fun to be around. They also can relate to Canadians well.
timbuk said
Jan 10, 2012
yea these are so cool like hot wheels!
gparis7 said
Jan 10, 2012
That vintage of Australian Ford, GM and Chrysler products are all very appealing and interesting cars. Nice collection.
bigholden said
Jan 10, 2012
Also looks like there's a Ford Escort RS2000 and a Chrysler Centura - probably with the big Hemi-6. I'd love to know where this barn is, so I can go for a squiz
timbuk said
Jan 11, 2012
id wanna see that to if i was down under!
Turn2Stone said
Jan 11, 2012
bigholden wrote:
Also looks like there's a Ford Escort RS2000 and a Chrysler Centura - probably with the big Hemi-6. I'd love to know where this barn is, so I can go for a squiz
....not sure what a squiz is....but I'd probably do it too.
Aussie Muscle Car Traders
JRBAssociates (Jeff's business consulting company)
PO Box 677 Fortitude Valley Q 4006 (meeting point address supplied to visitors by arrangement)
Aussie Muscle Car Museum located Narangba area
Aussie Muscle Car Traders located Bald Hills area
JRBAssociates located Bald Hills area
Phone Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm (0403) 591133
(1300 toll-free number coming soon!)
email: jeff@aussiemusclecarmuseum.com.au
email: jeff@aussiemusclecartraders.com
email: jeff@jrbassociates.com.au
email: jeff.bloom@live.com.au
website: www.aussiemusclecarmuseum.com.au
website: www.aussiemusclecartraders.com
website: www.jrbassociates.com.au
bigholden said
Jan 12, 2012
"Squiz" = a quick but thorough look.
Thanks for the info. Not in my neighbourhood. I'll have to plan a holiday up that way soon.
Cool stuff right out of Mad Max (sort of).
Aussie Muscle Car Museum in a Barn
"Hi Steve, this collection of Aussie Muscle Cars is in Queensland. I visited there last year and drooled as the owner showed me around. Holdens, Falcons, and more. I think he has just about one of every muscle car model sold in Australia."
From Chris in Australia
is that for real or are you just messing with our heads
That is really neat.....probably some offseason storeage arrangement though, the cars are all clean and looking great.
I see numerous Holden Monaros, a Falcon GT (ever hear of the superiority of the legendary Australian block 351 Cleveland?), plus a Hemi head inline six in a Chrysler Charger. I love those early Capris with the composite headlights. What is hidden under the shaker scoop of the Grabber Blue Capri? In the smogger 1970s Australia hadn't begun with the draconian measures of North America and they had a heyday. Strong blocks that were developed in the U.S. continued to evolve in the musclecar-friendly Australian market. I also see an inline six Holden, really a small bore, short stroke Chevy six with sporty manifolding & carburation.
I have traveled to many places in the world. In my travels I have found the Australians & New Zealanders to consistently be the most fun to be around. They also can relate to Canadians well.
That vintage of Australian Ford, GM and Chrysler products are all very appealing and interesting cars. Nice collection.
....not sure what a squiz is....but I'd probably do it too.
Aussie Muscle Car Traders
JRBAssociates (Jeff's business consulting company)
PO Box 677
Fortitude Valley Q 4006
(meeting point address supplied to visitors by arrangement)
Aussie Muscle Car Museum located Narangba area
Aussie Muscle Car Traders located Bald Hills area
JRBAssociates located Bald Hills area
Phone Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm (0403) 591133
(1300 toll-free number coming soon!)
email: jeff@aussiemusclecarmuseum.com.au
email: jeff@aussiemusclecartraders.com
email: jeff@jrbassociates.com.au
email: jeff.bloom@live.com.au
website: www.aussiemusclecarmuseum.com.au
website: www.aussiemusclecartraders.com
website: www.jrbassociates.com.au
Thanks for the info. Not in my neighbourhood. I'll have to plan a holiday up that way soon.