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 Post subject: 1957 Aussie RHD Oval
PostPosted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:02 am 
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Got REALLY lucky and scored this really cool Australian-export Right-Hand Drive 1957 Oval. The history is pretty cool on these Complete Knock-Down (CKD) cars that were shipped to Australia in kit form and final assembled over there to avoid import duties.
It really needs nothing to be a nice driver, and would be pretty straightforward to make it a show-worthy car. Had to work on the brakes a little and some fuel system cleanup, but it was not bad at all and only took a weekend and to get it rolling again. No rust at all and still has some of the OG paint left on it (I think).

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 Post subject: Re: 1957 Aussie RHD Oval
PostPosted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 12:03 pm 
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Nice find and it ugly car.. Anyway, do u have a hard time to drive it? :hillbilly:

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 Post subject: Re: 1957 Aussie RHD Oval
PostPosted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 1:40 pm 
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No doubt it's very different, but not too hard to get comfortable driving it around. It's a little bit tricky to shift gears left-handed. The hardest (scariest) part is pulling into a tight parking space. I can't really tell exactly how close the left front fender is to things.

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badass :shock:

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 Post subject: Re: 1957 Aussie RHD Oval
PostPosted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 2:11 pm 
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that is a very bad ass score! congrats scotty!

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 Post subject: Re: 1957 Aussie RHD Oval
PostPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 9:26 pm 
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Very Cool ride :thumbs:

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 09, 2016 4:16 pm 
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Love that car Scotty, congrats :thumbs: :thumbs:

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:07 pm 
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I really really like this car. Hope to see it soon in person. P

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Nice find, Scotty!! :wow:

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Nice score Scotty, I dig it!

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