#weirdcarbs HQ Holden wagon with Statesman front, vs IONIQ 6

Behold: '86 VL Commodore! For the car history nerds: when Australias favorite car was being updated, the old I6 (202ci) which had been around for a million years, didn't take kindly to unleaded fuel. Instead of designing their own modern motor, they reached out to Nissan for the RB30 #weirdcarbs

A captive classic in a suburban front yard. Too far gone? How long until someone decides it's too precious to die? #weirdcarbs #carsky

What have I got today for #weirdcarbs ... Scroll scroll a couple of utes? XE and FG.

To highlight this single point, as the sole characteristic that drives my admiration, would not be accurate. HOWEVER, how many cars these days (not trucks) actually have a full sized spare?! #carsky

Got any baggies? #weirdcarbs

Perfekt #weirdcarbs #mercedesbenz

#weirdcarbs #minitrucks

Who doesn't love a real pin stripe? #weirdcarbs

Clearing out an old phone and found this beauty. AP5 Valiant by Chrysler. Built in Australia in the early 60s. They also had a Ute version called the Wayfarer. I'm sure I've got a pic of one of those around somewhere #weirdcarbs

Aww, cutie. Apologies for potato quality. This was shot from the hip 🔫 as it was driving past on the other side of the road, between parked cars. #weirdcarbs

What was this called, where you live? Holden Frontera #weirdcarbs

A Bluebird for #weirdcarbs #hemustworkout

Perfect is such a strong word. Holden Torana SLR/5000 #weirdcarbs

I was doing the opposite of Baked Alaska in a Jeep Wrangler, today. Not sure what you'd call it, but I had a pair of ripe rambutans and nipples that could cut glass. 🥵 @sniffpetrol.com @smithandsniff.bsky.social

For your perusal @smithandsniff.bsky.social www.streetmachine.com.au/features/ham...

We can't tell if you have a real face 😂

Slant nose #weirdcarbs

The world needs more wagons like this. #wagonlove #weirdcarbs

Is cars and coffee considered cheating for #weirdcarbs ?

Figaro alert! #weirdcarbs

Who doesn't live the happy tune of a cranky rotary? Fat Ass RX3 brapping along on a sunny highway. #weirdcarbs

Though not a #weirdcarbs for Oz, I thought y'all other folks may be interested in seeing the Kia Tasman in the wild. I took the XPro top spec to Noosa North Shore this weekend. Obviously untroubled by normal beach running, overall remarkably comfortable and competent. Would own.

#weirdcarbs Giant killer (as in killer thereof, not a giant size killer...) You know what I mean. Holden Torana

Apparently, I missed a few #weirdcarbs 1967 HR Holden Ute

Falcon panel van with dodgy front clip: approved ✅ #weirdcarbs

The holiest of grails: Holden SSV Special Edition essentially disposed of the left over Pontiac G8 bits after GM went bust and took poncho out for a walk to the top paddock. Yes, there was a sedan(of course) a ute (a la G8ST) and this delicious V8 RWD wagon #weirdcarbs

Technically still #weirdcarbs because apparently behind the custom bobblehead of me that my son got me for Father's Day, is my Holden Commodore/Opel Insignia/schnell katze. At least they got the outfit right. 😁 Other references are provided below...

What would normally be a regular spotto, is something far more interesting. The last gasp of Ford Australia. With 183kw (245hp) . . per tonne. Officially 325kw (435hp)/ 576nm (425lbf ft) with 370 (496hp)/650 (480) 10 sec overboost. The FG X XR6 Sprint. Sorry for the potato quality 😬 #weirdcarbs

Some rarified hotness from Malaysia based Lebanese Australian Khouri brothers' specialist, Bufori Motors. Well done to the team. #weirdcarbs bufori.com/cs-new/

Bonus: This trend continued, eventually becoming a faux flex on Commodores, even adorning the puny 3.0V6. A piece of lore ironically diluted by those thinking they're playing along. #weirdcarbs

Back in ye olden days, you could option a 350 Chevrolet small block in Holden's, such as the Statesman, below. As this was bigger than the local Holden 253 and 308 engines, people would put the Chevy bowtie on the grille, denoting it's place in the cubic inch pecking order. #weirdcarbs

I can't recall if I've shared this local on #weirdcarbs A Holden 48-215 based panel van allegedly one of three built before three panel van became a thing with the FJ I think around 1951. Either way, it's rare AF, and it's good to see he's had it resprayed.

Random flick through the phone for something vaguely interesting... #bingo have I already posted this? #weirdcarbs

Never has there been a car that I hated so much at release, but now love seeing in the wild. AU Falcon XR6 #WEIRDCARBS

I'll just leave this here... #weircarbs until I figure out why I can't post videos.

Hmmmm, m sure I've got something else #weirdcarbs worthy. Let me scroll....ah, yes. MarkII #NOTACAMRY

Let me try again: HEY VIVIAN! #weirdcarbs

Hey Vivian, is your car a yellow Ford Anglia with flames up the side? #weirdcarbs

"Things in mirrors are cooler than they appear" #weirdcarbs #pontiac

Folks, friends, I am sssssoft launching a new blog about cars. It's different to other car sites, in that it's a BLOG and not a business with shareholders and all the compromises that follow. So the content is just what I enjoy, and not what some algo says will make the most money. See you there? ✌️

Has anyone been snookered before? Despite driving about 40 new cars every year, I can't find anything to replace the speed cat. New cars are too same same (or massively expensive). I'm not ready for SUVs or EVs.

Modified as per what you might expect from an Aussie V8 in the eighties... #weirdcarbs

I saw a Porsche Carrera GT drive past this morning but did not take a pic. If I did, would it be worth of #weirdcarbs or is it a bit supercar-y? As compensation, here's a retina burning Ford Capri i spotted about 3 years ago(I'm guessing it's a clubby but I honestly can't remember).

Sorry for the crappy pic, but I just saw Armour of God is currently streaming on SBS, so if course here is the Mitsubishi Colt C10 custom for your #weirdcarbs consideration...

I am a simple man, easily amused. VXII (though this is a series I) wagon. Five speed 3800 on chasers, preferably on FR1 (this is on FE2). I'd also add sway bar and LSD, possibly custom chasers to accommodate 235/50/r16. #weirdcarbs

I watched this Commodore slowly evolve into a HDT tribute as the owner bought the necessary bits and pieces. Apologies for the quality. It was a drive by shooting.. #weirdcarbs

I done drove a Chinese truck. They don't suck... but also, they do not rule. Yet. youtu.be/Zlq2QyxRpeE?...

Not technically weird, but still... Okay, so it's just ALPINA wheels on a 735, but she's pretty for 25 years old! #weirdcarbs

There is no more perfect statement about how my day is going, than me asking my database software, "can you do me a ducking solid?"