Comments on: Last HSV W427 rolls out of Clayton http://www.caradvice.com.au/36246/last-hsv-w427-rolls-out-of-clayton/ Resource for Car Reviews, News, Advice, Road Tests, Green Cars, Hybrids Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Phill http://www.caradvice.com.au/36246/last-hsv-w427-rolls-out-of-clayton/#comment-145595 Phill Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:02:21 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=36246#comment-145595 The W427,lexus I-SF and the BMW M3 are eligible for the 2010 Bathurst 12Hr,hopefully that will shake up the EVO's abit. The W427,lexus I-SF and the BMW M3 are eligible for the 2010 Bathurst 12Hr,hopefully that will shake up the EVO’s abit.

]]> By: NacaYoda http://www.caradvice.com.au/36246/last-hsv-w427-rolls-out-of-clayton/#comment-145588 NacaYoda Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:18:53 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=36246#comment-145588 It's like stamps and coin collecting. 99% of us don't want them. 99% of us want "things" we can use right now, that are new and shiney. We're not into it for the profit, we're into because we like technology, speed, and evolution. But the 1% of punters whom have the motivation, will pay handsomely. The debate raging on this forum has very little to do with motorcars, people. It's about passion and collecting - in general. Naturally a T-Model Ford can't compete against a new VW Ute. But if you're not actually interested in 1-tonne haulage, then perhaps the brand new, cheaper, performance maxxed, current models are irrelevant to you. Perhaps you just want some history in your driveway with an engine in it. How fast it goes isn't what it's about. Personally I don't think these Holden's will be worth more next year than they are new - but then again, I'm not a collector who wanted one, but couldn't afford it, before production stopped. I don't have posters of it on my wall. If I can ever afford my childhood motoring dreams... I'm not the kind of guy who will follow through and buy a Lambo LP500! But there are those of us who will... so try not to compare apples with bannanas. Okay? It’s like stamps and coin collecting. 99% of us don’t want them. 99% of us want “things” we can use right now, that are new and shiney. We’re not into it for the profit, we’re into because we like technology, speed, and evolution.

But the 1% of punters whom have the motivation, will pay handsomely. The debate raging on this forum has very little to do with motorcars, people. It’s about passion and collecting – in general.

Naturally a T-Model Ford can’t compete against a new VW Ute. But if you’re not actually interested in 1-tonne haulage, then perhaps the brand new, cheaper, performance maxxed, current models are irrelevant to you. Perhaps you just want some history in your driveway with an engine in it. How fast it goes isn’t what it’s about.

Personally I don’t think these Holden’s will be worth more next year than they are new – but then again, I’m not a collector who wanted one, but couldn’t afford it, before production stopped. I don’t have posters of it on my wall.

If I can ever afford my childhood motoring dreams… I’m not the kind of guy who will follow through and buy a Lambo LP500! But there are those of us who will… so try not to compare apples with bannanas. Okay?

]]> By: mad max http://www.caradvice.com.au/36246/last-hsv-w427-rolls-out-of-clayton/#comment-145578 mad max Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:40:31 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=36246#comment-145578 Ahh now I can write something without LPG acting like a total fool. Its 8.30am so my guess is he's on the bus to school, probably year 9 or 10. Mums packed his lunch and his latest drifting magazine, full of nice pics of the latest rice burners in nice sideways action. I've owned a few nice Aussie muscle cars in my years. Most bought and sold for a good profit. The latest is a yank though. A 69 Camaro that I've had for 10 years. Yes the handling and ride is nothing like a modern, it drinks copius amounts of petrol, its noisy and you have to be very, very, very careful in the wet. But hell when you give it a bit of right boot, all is forgiven. If I had the dough I would have bought a W427. I've had the pleasure of driving one for a week and what a joy it was. If you want to see what value these will be in 20 or 30 years, look at the first Walkinshaw VL's of the final Group A's. They range up to $120'000 if you can find one. Any low production/one off Aussie muscle car will appreciate quickly particularly if it has a link to motor racing (I know, the W427 does not). You might not think they are worth it, but people there is a big demand for these cars. Like BM, I like driving around in my super and watching it appreciate as I do. The older the Camaro gets, the more its worth and I have a great deal of fun doing it. Ahh now I can write something without LPG acting like a total fool. Its 8.30am so my guess is he’s on the bus to school, probably year 9 or 10. Mums packed his lunch and his latest drifting magazine, full of nice pics of the latest rice burners in nice sideways action. I’ve owned a few nice Aussie muscle cars in my years. Most bought and sold for a good profit. The latest is a yank though. A 69 Camaro that I’ve had for 10 years. Yes the handling and ride is nothing like a modern, it drinks copius amounts of petrol, its noisy and you have to be very, very, very careful in the wet. But hell when you give it a bit of right boot, all is forgiven. If I had the dough I would have bought a W427. I’ve had the pleasure of driving one for a week and what a joy it was. If you want to see what value these will be in 20 or 30 years, look at the first Walkinshaw VL’s of the final Group A’s. They range up to $120’000 if you can find one. Any low production/one off Aussie muscle car will appreciate quickly particularly if it has a link to motor racing (I know, the W427 does not). You might not think they are worth it, but people there is a big demand for these cars. Like BM, I like driving around in my super and watching it appreciate as I do. The older the Camaro gets, the more its worth and I have a great deal of fun doing it.

]]> By: Devil's Advocate http://www.caradvice.com.au/36246/last-hsv-w427-rolls-out-of-clayton/#comment-145564 Devil's Advocate Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:18:44 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=36246#comment-145564 Damn, I have run out of popcorn... ;-) Damn, I have run out of popcorn… ;-)

]]> By: Frenchie http://www.caradvice.com.au/36246/last-hsv-w427-rolls-out-of-clayton/#comment-145549 Frenchie Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:47:25 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=36246#comment-145549 Coupe 4 was a limited run of HSV's. What would they sell for now? Also SV99 and GTS-R? Coupe 4 was a limited run of HSV’s. What would they sell for now? Also SV99 and GTS-R?

]]> By: lpg http://www.caradvice.com.au/36246/last-hsv-w427-rolls-out-of-clayton/#comment-145538 lpg Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:31:57 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=36246#comment-145538 Richo, All hot under the collar are we? Crack open another VB mate. That should calm you down. Sure we are all individuals and we all have opinions. Everyone can choose whatever they want to drive. My opinion is that for $155K you can buy much better cars end of story. Accept it and sod off! Richo, All hot under the collar are we? Crack open another VB mate. That should calm you down. Sure we are all individuals and we all have opinions. Everyone can choose whatever they want to drive. My opinion is that for $155K you can buy much better cars end of story. Accept it and sod off!

]]> By: Wheelnut®™ http://www.caradvice.com.au/36246/last-hsv-w427-rolls-out-of-clayton/#comment-145532 Wheelnut®™ Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:16:47 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=36246#comment-145532 Exactly Richo... Just because you don't see it hear it or read about it doen't mean that it doesn't happen etc The V8 Brutes are pretty close to production car races - they are still road registerable.. as are [I believe] the cars in the Mini Challenge Exactly Richo… Just because you don’t see it hear it or read about it doen’t mean that it doesn’t happen etc

The V8 Brutes are pretty close to production car races – they are still road registerable.. as are [I believe] the cars in the Mini Challenge

]]> By: Richo http://www.caradvice.com.au/36246/last-hsv-w427-rolls-out-of-clayton/#comment-145529 Richo Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:57:13 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=36246#comment-145529 Robj - production car racing is still happening mate, theres a small race called the bathurst 12 hour every year specifically for production cars, and guess what! They don't even get 10% of the crowd the V8 Supercars get, what does this tell you? The days of production car racing are long past, they only reason it ever happened frankly was because there was no alternative back in the 50's and 60's, from the 70's onwards however their has been a slow and gradual shift away from production car racing, for good reason, safety not least of which! but as i said, production car racing still exists right here in Australia, the fact you don't even know about this says little of your desire to "bring it back". Empty comments... sorry I get so worked up about this, its my pet hate however, all these people saying they hate V8 supercar and want to see production car racing but when there is production car racing they don't watch it! DON'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT IT! So stupid... Robj – production car racing is still happening mate, theres a small race called the bathurst 12 hour every year specifically for production cars, and guess what! They don’t even get 10% of the crowd the V8 Supercars get, what does this tell you? The days of production car racing are long past, they only reason it ever happened frankly was because there was no alternative back in the 50′s and 60′s, from the 70′s onwards however their has been a slow and gradual shift away from production car racing, for good reason, safety not least of which!

but as i said, production car racing still exists right here in Australia, the fact you don’t even know about this says little of your desire to “bring it back”. Empty comments… sorry I get so worked up about this, its my pet hate however, all these people saying they hate V8 supercar and want to see production car racing but when there is production car racing they don’t watch it! DON’T EVEN KNOW ABOUT IT! So stupid…

]]> By: Robj http://www.caradvice.com.au/36246/last-hsv-w427-rolls-out-of-clayton/#comment-145527 Robj Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:44:51 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=36246#comment-145527 The only muscle cars with any cred that will be worth anything in years to come are those with racing heritage. ie Bathurst. Non racing Special editions like this and others are worthless. Bring back production cars... The only muscle cars with any cred that will be worth anything in years to come are those with racing heritage. ie Bathurst. Non racing Special editions like this and others are worthless. Bring back production cars…

]]> By: Richo http://www.caradvice.com.au/36246/last-hsv-w427-rolls-out-of-clayton/#comment-145523 Richo Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:30:51 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=36246#comment-145523 LPG - your just one of these annoying twerps who spend their evening running around the internet trying to force your own opinions onto others. So you don't like australian muscle cars, good for you, that doesn't mean other people aren't allowed to like them. It's very simple mate, we are all individuals! That means we are allowed to like different things! Accept it and sod off! LPG – your just one of these annoying twerps who spend their evening running around the internet trying to force your own opinions onto others. So you don’t like australian muscle cars, good for you, that doesn’t mean other people aren’t allowed to like them. It’s very simple mate, we are all individuals! That means we are allowed to like different things! Accept it and sod off!

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