Best Australian Cars from the 60s to the 80s
About this episode
Exploring the best Australian cars from the 60s to the 80s, this episode dives into the rich automotive history of the era. The hosts discuss iconic models like the Ford Falcon GT, Holden Monaro, and the Chrysler Charger, highlighting their significance in Australian culture and motorsport. The conversation also touches on the evolution of local manufacturing and the impact of Japanese imports. With engaging anecdotes and insights, the hosts reflect on the cars that shaped a generation and their lasting legacy in the automotive landscape.
On this episode of Car Torque, Matty is joined by Alam, Ed, David, Scotty Tyron and Adrian as they discuss all things Aussie to say the best ones from our local manufacturing from the 1960's to the 1980's. They boys discuss their latest updates and battle it out in a car quiz designed by Scotty!
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Toyota Hilux
"...Just cut it up and I got it. River console from a Hilux, what it does not fit properly fear at the modifi..."
Land Range Rovers
"...round and went back and got it. He get up, bloody Range Rovers. Yeah, that's that's about Norm for those. So, I ..."
Ford Falcon
"...r you. It would it's not like alumns original gas Falcon that I'm not very rigid. Very, very good. Well, I..."
Ford Mustang
"...t you know, if somebody funcomfortable you view a Mustang with them. Yes, you would know. Wouldn't you want..."
American Javelins
"...ah. Yep. IMC assembled, a couple of cars. He, the javelins were assembled here, I think and that the those f..."
American Motors Corporation (Amc) Pacer
"... I think and that the those four-door sedans AMC. Pacer. No, no, no. This isn't a simple P, but of course..."
Chrysler Country Town
"...dcast before he said you, you it's funny how in a country town, there was often a deal like they might have been..."
Chevrolet Camaro
"...know when our men, all right? Who's is actually a Camaro? That's very kind. And the word Roi means it's an"
Porsche 911
"...you know, it's not like spinning 570,000 on a old 911 or her primary has its it just just defies unders..."
Daewoo Statesman
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Cadillac DeVille
"...hx statement that article priests monks who had a DeVille. believe they had in them. And in Mexico, the the..."
Dodge Charger
"... cool. And, and my other pick is the is like a VJ charger from 74 like that, like that. Like that for me is..."
Vauxhall Viva
"...iginal HP. Tarana was basically rebadged Vauxhall Viva and the LCL Jays were, you know, not a great car...."
Holden Commodore
"...u mentioning the mini-vac? California? Again, the Holden Commodore, I'm guessing you're thinking about it would be l..."
Nissan Skyline
"...in Scotty owns one of them and it's, it's the r31 skyline. Yeah. Was a very, very important car like we des..."
Toyota Camry
"...c, which we, which we going to, is the the Toyota Camry, which we started. We started making here in. I t..."
Ford Thunderbird
"...presented by the Oldsmobile Toronado and the Ford Thunderbird Market. Oh, David. David."
Oldsmobile Toronado
"... the market segment represented by the Oldsmobile Toronado and the Ford Thunderbird Market. Oh, David. David..."
Chevrolet Chevelle
"...erations Buick Riviera no, Adrian. Adrian was the Chevelle, no. I can't answer because I've guessed wrong. I..."
Ford Bullitt
"...ched on, so I could hear, I'm famous in the movie Bullitt and a few Matthew, Matthew, Matthew, Matthew, Mat..."
Lotus Amira
"All right. All right, Murr. Pardon Amira, Camaro. No. Are we looking for a manufacturer, S..."
Mitsubishi Galant
"...ur-cylinder turbocharged engine, Ed it Mitsubishi Galant. No, sorry, what a drag. It's a tease."
Subaru WRX
"...original Rex come in at 92, so, I'm going to say, WRX, no. Okay, I know it's yeah. Okay."
Subaru Brat
"...thew I don't this is this is the seal. The Subaru Brat or Subaru. Brumby. Yes. But um from be all brass ..."
Suzuki Cappuccinos
"Okay. And they go through locanda. Beat Suzuki cappuccinos. The key cars are they got like Figaro's and all ..."
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