so how many are we up to at last count?

Still 51 but I've got a call in to a local bloke that has another red V8 for sale just up the road from me. Check the first post for the full update.

Quote: Originally Posted by ss nut I Have info on the Calais upgrade for all cars but no mention for the rear seat back rest for a wagon? Could you post up a copy of what it says please. I thought I have all the info on the VL's.Seams you learn more every day. Cheers marty marty can i get some pics of the boot carpet in your car thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by 88wagon Model - VL8VL35-A9Y Body No. - 279403-A Trim - 151 Paint - 2B 059 -D Built - Mar 88 Eng. - LwW5 Trans. - MS1 Axle - GM3 nsw rego hope that helps... dont know if its genuine or not.. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VL-V8-CALAIS-...QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VL-V8-CALAIS-WAGON_W0QQitemZ290213576324QQihZ019QQcategoryZ35227QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) That ebay wagon is a crime against Calais Wagons everywhere - graphics, unpainted bodykit...shudder...that makes me sad Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by giantbrandon marty can i get some pics of the boot carpet in your car thanks When the car comes back from the panel shop will send to you. For some reason cannot post pics here but will email to you. Cheers marty

Quote: Originally Posted by LOWS2 That ebay wagon is a crime against Calais Wagons everywhere - graphics, unpainted bodykit...shudder...that makes me sad WILLING 2 SWAP FOR A VL BERLINA 6 CLY AUTO MUST BE IN GOOD COND . N/S W ONLY . i wish i had a spare berlina...id swap it stright away! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VL-V8-CALAIS-...QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VL-V8-CALAIS-WAGON_W0QQitemZ290216477341QQihZ019QQcategoryZ35227QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) is this one on the list

Yep. It's the same car we've been discussing above. It just won't go away ! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

did you read what he has writen in the ad its sold too but he's updated it

That'd explain why it popped up here this morning - http://search.carsguide.news.com.au:...&vehicleType=1 (http://search.carsguide.news.com.au:80/news/show-car-details.do?vehicleId=NIMAUCARSA%3A1&vehicleType=1) Sounds like someone has upset him.

damn, someone should buy it and save it!

Calais wagon on it's roof on the Nepean Highway in Cheltenham (VIC) this morning. Lots of damage and sirens. Anyone seen it ? Anyone we know ?

This is a bit off topic but I just tried sending u a pm Craig but was told your inbox limit is full. Cheers mate

Quote: Originally Posted by VLTWhite1 Calais wagon on it's roof on the Nepean Highway in Cheltenham (VIC) this morning. Lots of damage and sirens. Anyone seen it ? Anyone we know ? I hate to hear stuff like this. Do you know much more about the car? Like if it was a genuine A9Y or if it was a turbo. I guess even if it is a genuine A9Y and it's written off (which I bet it probably would've been), we can at least hope that no-one was too badly hurt. If anyone knows anymore could they post it up please.

Quote: Originally Posted by gf81 I hate to hear stuff like this. Do you know much more about the car? Like if it was a genuine A9Y or if it was a turbo. I guess even if it is a genuine A9Y and it's written off (which I bet it probably would've been), we can at least hope that no-one was too badly hurt. If anyone knows anymore could they post it up please. it used to be mine - i sold it to my wifes cousin about 6 weeks ago. He's ok but a bit shaken up. It wasn't a genuine A9Y (V8 Berlina with a calais front), but a shame to see it gone... single vehicle accident - lost the back end clipped the curb, and flipped ... car is obviously a write off ... anybody got a good wagon shell going - hopefully going to re-shell it? Jamie

Thanks Jamie. Hope he's doing okay.

might have a cal wagon for you guys to throw into the reg, myself and a mate are trying to buy it / save it! its molested

Quote: Originally Posted by VLTWhite1 Thanks Jamie. Hope he's doing okay. Not a bruise on him .... the roof was crushed down to the steering wheel at the front - the seat back broke so he kinda just laid flat until it stopped. Had to kick out a side window to get out - but otherwise - no injury. i'll try and get a pic off the car to post up, but it's pretty sad looking. Thanks for your concern! Jamie

Great to hear he's okay. As much as we love our cars I'm sure we can all appreciate that they're nothing at all compared to the value of a human life. Sounds like he was lucky to escape unharmed with so much damage to the car. It's amazing how well seatbelts work (and that so many people still don't wear them ). Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by VLTWhite1 sorry Stocs101, yours is the oldest so far. All so far were built between February - April 1988. Thanks. Craig Oldest out of em all so far hey awwww jyeah. Mine is going to be off the road for some time while i get together a list of parts that I need and do some minor panel, suspension and gearbox repairs.