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Kurt S 04-08-2019 02:49 AM
From what I know about export vehicles, GM didn't export them to Oz. But local Oz dealers did import a few. Hence the buildsheets note CA dealers, from which the Oz dealers bought them.

Damien 04-08-2019 03:01 AM
You are correct Kurt.

TAR6569 04-08-2019 04:55 PM
Guy on Facebook owns a 69 Impala 427/390hp 4spd with bucket seats/console that was shipped to Australia and converted around 1970 as I recall. Pretty amazing to see!

Jonesy 04-08-2019 05:08 PM
Wow that dark green Chevelle looks pretty nice.

DW31S 04-08-2019 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Postsedan (Post 1430478)
Yeah, that would not be pretty....I would drive a right hand drive classic.....like Ryan Weaver drives a left hand drive classic, Yikes!

Dan
Not a pretty sight! LOL Next we gotta teach the boy how to flatshift!!!

Kurt S 04-11-2019 05:20 PM
If you haven't driven a manual RHD, it's different. For the 1-2 shift LHD, you pull down and towards yourself. With a RHD 1-2, you pull down but away from you! Pulling towards you can get a 1-4 shift.
And it's hard to overcome learned habits - I've been in corners and try to downshift by grabbing the door handle. Oh yeah, use the left hand....

Tracker1 04-17-2019 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 1430432)
Thankfully no requirement for RHD conversion anymore or the LHD signage.
Lot's of 4 door modified cars down here. There were many 4 door performance models released with the Falcon GT probably the most prominent but also the Monaro and Torana very popular.
The 4 door sedan has been very successful in saloon racing here as well.
Yes Australians identified greatly with "real cars" being successfully raced in Saloon racing which has a rabid following there. 4-doors showed people that "their" cars could be cool, powerful race cars, leading to Monday sales once Sunday's races were over. It was an even more authentic version of the American "Stock" Car Racing with those extra door handles. :)

The sound and imagery of the old Australian Saloon racing films is as exciting to watch as the SCCA Trans Am racing from 1966-70 IMHO.

Tracker1 04-17-2019 02:34 PM
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