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General Discussion Area => Corvette Related Chat => Topic started by: StephenSLR on December 01, 2011, 08:31:41 PM

Title: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on December 01, 2011, 08:31:41 PM
Spotted this evening ~ 7pm driving along King St, Newtown heading north.

Safari yellow, T-top C3.

Looked like a '76.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Sting 69 on December 01, 2011, 08:46:54 PM
Spotto a black 57 Chev, a blown 57 2 door:devil:

Actually I spottoed a metallic yellow C4 possibly 96 cruising along Blaxland road Campbelltown on Saturday arvo.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on December 01, 2011, 09:17:01 PM
I can't remember the last time I saw a Corvette, good to know there's some driving around.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on December 01, 2011, 11:27:08 PM
Spotted a white C5 convertible on Pittwater Rd, Collaroy, on Sunday 27th December.

Just another of the Northern Beaches Vettes that aren't in the Club?
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Shane Finn on December 02, 2011, 10:09:53 AM
Spotted a Bolwell Mk VIII Nagari driving along Old Northern Road at Baulkham Hills at 7pm Tuesday.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on December 07, 2011, 09:35:41 PM
Spotted in Detroit, GM showroom floor.

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378698_10150595066318642_620613641_11865456_1749608741_n.jpg)

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/377185_10150595066403642_620613641_11865457_140845201_n.jpg)

(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/374176_10150595066473642_620613641_11865459_157603493_n.jpg)

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/392676_10150595066638642_620613641_11865460_1166773709_n.jpg)

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/393239_10150595066723642_620613641_11865461_658080962_n.jpg)


I spotted these along my trip down Route 66 August last year.


(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383635_10150595066148642_620613641_11865454_926373103_n.jpg)

(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/376286_10150595067433642_620613641_11865468_157727499_n.jpg)

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/376094_10150595067473642_620613641_11865469_256511509_n.jpg)

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377211_10150595067348642_620613641_11865467_1159590190_n.jpg)

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393245_10150595068263642_620613641_11865480_2002742629_n.jpg)

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380454_10150595067973642_620613641_11865475_1583186563_n.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Scott on December 08, 2011, 11:09:54 AM
That bottom camaro looks very interesting.  Road racer perhaps?
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on December 08, 2011, 11:24:35 AM
Quote from: Scott link=topic=8931.msg1045941637#msg1045941637
That bottom camaro looks very interesting.  Road racer perhaps?


The shots were taken at Troy's Rad Rides.

More shots here:

http://www.radrides.com/proj.htm (http://www.radrides.com/proj.htm)

It belongs to Joe Lendway, a GM engineer.

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=186288664733544 (http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=186288664733544)

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on December 08, 2011, 09:08:10 PM
Some more from Troy's.

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/383953_10150595067533642_620613641_11865470_205934461_n.jpg)

(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/373885_10150595067613642_620613641_11865471_512790481_n.jpg)

(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377361_10150595067698642_620613641_11865472_609364039_n.jpg)

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/389825_10150595067758642_620613641_11865473_1785490527_n.jpg)

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/384656_10150595068108642_620613641_11865478_9366773_n.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on April 29, 2012, 01:12:23 PM
Marina Blue midyear with rear spoiler moulded into the body.  I was on a bus so didn't get the best look, I think it also had a modified front end.  

I know a lot of C2's had C3 type front and rear mods. The number plate would suggest it had a 454 engine.

Spotted around Artarmon freeway just after midday, it headed south and into the harbour tunnel.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on April 30, 2012, 01:20:00 AM
Sam Barber's 1963 Grand Sport replica lives in the Chatswood area:

http://northern-district-times.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/fast-and-furious-1/

Sam also has a blue C2 with a 454 in it, so it might have been his that you saw.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on April 30, 2012, 08:27:19 AM
Quote from: gtc link=topic=8931.msg1045942640#msg1045942640
Sam also has a blue C2 with a 454 in it, so it might have been his that you saw.


It could very well have been, there was no mistaking the number plate, a mixture of numbers and letters for '454'.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on April 30, 2012, 09:15:12 AM
Nice replica he has by the way.


(http://images.whereilive.com.au/images/uploads/2011/08/22/5611ca42e9d376100c75dc58c38b22be_resized.jpg)

Did he have to import the front clip or was it fabricated here?

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on April 30, 2012, 09:50:05 AM
I don't know about the front clip, but he fitted the hood here. Last time I saw the car (~ 6 months ago or so) he was fitting lenses over the headlights.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on April 30, 2012, 10:04:04 AM
Quote from: gtc link=topic=8931.msg1045942643#msg1045942643
I don't know about the front clip


I guess he could've just had the side scoops changed from 66 to 63.

Quote from: gtc link=topic=8931.msg1045942643#msg1045942643
Last time I saw the car (~ 6 months ago or so) he was fitting lenses over the headlights.


Yeah this was a common mod back in the day, they'd remove the pop-up lights and have them permanently visible with either round or square lamps.


(http://image.vetteweb.com/f/9949405/vemp_0807_07_z%20custom_c2_corvettes%201965_corvette_headlight.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on April 30, 2012, 04:54:17 PM
Yes, that's the sort of covers he was having fitted.

(PS: Need to edit your post above and fix the image link)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Camo on April 30, 2012, 06:02:00 PM
Image link fixed
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on May 21, 2012, 05:14:04 PM
Spotted at a warehouse in Matraville, fresh off the docks.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/stephenslr/Docks008.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/stephenslr/Docks015.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/stephenslr/Docks004.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/stephenslr/Docks016.jpg)

I wonder if they'll ping him for a steam clean.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Camo on May 21, 2012, 08:31:51 PM
I'd say a distinct possibility  LOL!!
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Camo on June 11, 2012, 12:17:24 PM
I keep seeing this beasty around.  Any ideas on who's it is?


[img=800x534]https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/459721_248869955219727_770211417_o.jpg[/img]

Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 72vet on June 11, 2012, 12:38:35 PM
Yep, new members to the club. Dennis and Jacquie.
They turned up on a run to Little Hartley late last year.  http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/photos/2011/hartley041211/index.htm
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Camo on June 11, 2012, 12:53:09 PM
Thnaks Nick

I'll have to make sure I say hi next time.  They are always at any of the Haryys Cafe De Wheels meets
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: sirfixalot on June 12, 2012, 08:27:40 AM
They live out Silverdale way. Dennis works at Sutherland
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: mick on June 13, 2012, 10:51:39 AM
Movie quote "SPOTTO a 57 chevy, a blown 2 door"


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s480x480/521333_10151187855178345_1086022262_n.jpg)


anyone know the quote???????????????

seen at Coolies 2012

Mick
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: anychevy on June 13, 2012, 12:47:13 PM
Quote from: mick link=topic=8931.msg1045943050#msg1045943050


anyone know the quote???????????????



Even looks like the same car and "green is nice" :shades:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on June 13, 2012, 12:54:28 PM
(http://www.imcdb.org/i081423.jpg)

Also in the movie.

(http://www.imcdb.org/i081725.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: anychevy on June 13, 2012, 02:33:28 PM
Quote from: StephenSLR link=topic=8931.msg1045943052#msg1045943052

Also in the movie.

What's the 3rd car back ? A valiant or a 67 chevelle ?
"still snatches in second" :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on June 13, 2012, 02:54:20 PM
Probably a Valiant.

(http://www.imcdb.org/i081729.jpg)

Apparently the Chev is a 4 door converted to 2 door.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: anychevy on June 13, 2012, 03:06:35 PM
Quote from: StephenSLR link=topic=8931.msg1045943054#msg1045943054

Apparently the Chev is a 4 door converted to 2 door.

Yeah, I saw it at GM day in 85
It had a pretty rough 2 door conversion, full of bog and rust and the blower was gone.
I think it's been restored since.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on June 13, 2012, 03:18:31 PM
Quote from: anychevy link=topic=8931.msg1045943055#msg1045943055

It had a pretty rough 2 door conversion, full of bog and rust and the blower was gone.


That's what I've heard.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: mick on June 14, 2012, 06:57:44 PM
it was high quality now, and had the EXACT note as the movie, it was so clear in my head I watched the movie when I got home and smiled when I heard it in the movie.


SO COOL IN PERSON,  especially that i was drooly over another 57 as I took the pic. Will remember that moment for a long time :)

Mick
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on June 15, 2012, 12:15:51 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/576929_10151193320508642_1934962935_n.jpg)


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/246488_10151193319943642_1416020029_n.jpg)

Spotted at Wintersun Coffs Harbour.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: mick on June 15, 2012, 05:54:37 PM
The C2 is Tony's he is a coffs local and a member of our club I believe
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on June 15, 2012, 06:19:18 PM
Quote from: mick link=topic=8931.msg1045943079#msg1045943079
The C2 is Tony's he is a coffs local and a member of our club I believe


It's a very nice car.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: bfit on June 17, 2012, 07:51:37 PM
We seen an interesting number plate on the way back from caves beach today
It was a NSW plate, black background  green lettering
It was on a black jap buss box
FKINEL
Bfit
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on June 21, 2012, 09:01:17 AM
Spotted Geoff's (Sirfixalot) 'vette when I went to visit him about having lap-sash belts installed.

Very nice!

:thumb:

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: bfit on June 26, 2012, 04:44:57 PM
I seen this on ebay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1960-Chevrolet-Corvette-Project-/300732474329?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item46050d63d9
$11300.00 in Sydney
 1960 project  i would think it woulds be of interest  to some one
Bfit
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on June 26, 2012, 06:44:40 PM
Quote from: Bfit link=topic=8931.msg1045943141#msg1045943141
1960 project


Unusual that there's no information, or front end shots, does it have a motor, etc.

There's no gearstick, may be just a rolling shell?

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Scott on June 27, 2012, 08:08:05 AM
Gone from ebay now.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on July 03, 2012, 12:21:13 PM
Taken from another forum, spotted at The Rocks

(http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/27/673127.jpg)

(http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/28/673128.jpg)

(http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/29/673129.jpg)

(http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/30/673130.jpg)

(http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/31/673131.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: bootlegger on July 03, 2012, 07:05:46 PM
Quote from: mick link=topic=8931.msg1045943050#msg1045943050
Movie quote "SPOTTO a 57 chevy, a blown 2 door"


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s480x480/521333_10151187855178345_1086022262_n.jpg)


anyone know the quote???????????????

seen at Coolies 2012

Mick


It cant,be the origianl running on empty car as its sitting in my mates shed at penrith in a million bits. He also has the rammer which is rusting away in his yard.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: bootlegger on July 03, 2012, 07:07:21 PM
Quote from: mick link=topic=8931.msg1045943050#msg1045943050
Movie quote "SPOTTO a 57 chevy, a blown 2 door"


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s480x480/521333_10151187855178345_1086022262_n.jpg)


anyone know the quote???????????????

seen at Coolies 2012

Mick


It cant,be the origianl running on empty car as its sitting in my mates shed at penrith in a million bits. He also has the rammer which is rusting away in his yard.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: anychevy on July 04, 2012, 01:51:29 PM
Quote from: bootlegger link=topic=8931.msg1045943187#msg1045943187

It cant,be the origianl running on empty car as its sitting in my mates shed at penrith in a million bits. He also has the rammer which is rusting away in his yard.

It was in a sad state the last time I saw it and thought it must have been restored by now ?
So I guess not, but that one looks like a nice "recreation"
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: MADVET on July 05, 2012, 08:43:23 AM
Quote from: StephenSLR link=topic=8931.msg1045943185#msg1045943185
Taken from another forum, spotted at The Rocks

(http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/27/673127.jpg)





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This looks like Darren P's old car from the Melb club,It runs modern running gear. I'm sure it would be pictured in previous Convention photos too.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on July 05, 2012, 08:55:48 AM
Quote from: MADVET link=topic=8931.msg1045943190#msg1045943190
]This looks like Darren P's old car from the Melb club


I've heard the current owner of this car is associated with a Sydney underworld identity.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: bootlegger on July 07, 2012, 08:36:54 AM
Quote from: Bfit link=topic=8931.msg1045943141#msg1045943141
I seen this on ebay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1960-Chevrolet-Corvette-Project-/300732474329?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item46050d63d9
$11300.00 in Sydney
 1960 project  i would think it woulds be of interest  to some one
Bfit


Its a scam ad. They had half a dozen project cars for sale. After a while they contacted me. We are in england. Send money to hold it etc. when I insisted that I wanted to see the car all went quiet.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 72vet on July 29, 2012, 06:53:17 PM
Sent in by MR 502

 Spotted in bligh park today.


(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/nzank/Banners/Blighpark2.jpg)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on October 20, 2012, 07:18:22 PM
Fire engine red C4 Corvette with targa top, in Annandale today around midday.

I took a photo and only got the wheels, lol.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Camo on January 14, 2013, 12:21:21 AM
Red C2 Sunday 13/1/13 at Caltex servo north Richmond
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on January 14, 2013, 12:58:55 AM
Black C5 "99-VET" around 11am on Saturday 12/1/13 on Warringah Rd, Forestville heading towards Roseville.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Jethro on March 09, 2013, 04:43:40 PM
Threads merged
Camo




Looking Good George, looking GOOD :thumb: :thumb:

(http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n625/jethrotracey/09032013101.jpg)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on March 20, 2013, 10:13:53 PM
Last night (Tuesday) spotted a black C4 Corvette parked on King St Newtown around 7.30pm.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on April 08, 2013, 11:20:59 AM
White 1964 Stingray convertible with black roof.

Princes Highway Figtree.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Camo on May 26, 2013, 09:24:11 PM
Just in, spotted Mt Ousley 26/05/13........

Click image for larger view

(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/corvforum/2013/spotto/65-mt-ousley-2013.jpg)

Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on June 20, 2013, 04:52:56 PM
Spotted in Pyrmont around 2.30 this afternoon, a satin black late model C3, possibly 80's model.

Number plate suggests an L88.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 72vet on June 24, 2013, 07:00:14 PM
Sent in from a guy at my work.

"This one was "parked" outside a house south west of Grafton"

Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 72vet on July 05, 2013, 04:15:30 PM
5/07/13  -12:10 - Showground rd, Castle hill .
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: bfit on July 05, 2013, 05:17:57 PM
Nice wheels
Bfit
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 72vet on July 05, 2013, 07:26:38 PM
Nice wheels
Bfit

Very nice rims. It also had a “sweet” note out of them pipes.
Our club librarian crused past the same intersection earlier (twice) The lights were in his favor and I wasn’t quick enough with the camera. :grr:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on July 05, 2013, 07:42:05 PM
Very nice rims. It also had a “sweet” note out of them pipes.

I like the speed camera safe number plates, too.  ;-)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on July 05, 2013, 07:59:48 PM
I like the speed camera safe number plates, too.  ;-)

They ain't plates, that's the right rear tyre you're looking at.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: bfit on July 05, 2013, 10:02:45 PM
It looks like a blacked out plate to me
Bfit
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on July 05, 2013, 11:35:42 PM
It looks like a blacked out plate to me

Yep, I'd say that 72VET has done that for privacy reasons.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 72vet on July 06, 2013, 07:57:49 AM
Yep, I'd say that 72VET has done that for privacy reasons.

  :thumb: Not knowing the owner of the car. Thought I’d better black the plate out.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: bfit on July 06, 2013, 08:40:09 AM
Yep, I'd say that 72VET has done that for privacy reasons.


Spot on I think
72 as normal taking a professional approach
Bfit
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on July 28, 2013, 05:45:16 PM
Black 74 convertible VET74C on Church St Ryde at 5pm on Sunday 28 July.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on August 10, 2013, 04:33:09 PM
Spotted a beige/bronze, two tone C3 driving past Sydenham station just before midday.

Looking up images online, it looked a lot like this one.

(http://images.hemmings.com/wp-content/uploads//2010/10/1981Corvette_02_700.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: jagsy on August 18, 2013, 07:00:31 PM
Very nice to see this, it's a lovely car, anyone here?

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i131/portmacjagsy/dc2ec6f1c14d3f997718a2e3eb58caff_zpsea8ee612.jpg)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on September 13, 2013, 09:26:46 PM
Gold C3 convertible for sale at Gasoline Custom Garage.

130 Parramatta Rd. Camperdown

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on September 21, 2013, 06:16:19 PM
Red 1980s c3 on M5 at kings grove heading west around 4pm today
Title: Spotto Suspicious Character
Post by: Jethro on September 22, 2013, 04:57:02 PM
 :grin:   Spotto Suspicious Character Hovering around a YLLA69 Vette @ Kiama :grin:

 (http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/22092013266.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/jetrhottracey/media/22092013266.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: toyvet on September 22, 2013, 08:29:59 PM
  :omg: Spotted by lefty on M5 --it was me taking home the Other Woman after a shot run to the city------ :rol: :rol:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on September 22, 2013, 08:47:18 PM
Vet looks great.

Lefty
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on September 22, 2013, 08:48:30 PM
Is it an 81?
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Camo on September 23, 2013, 10:22:29 AM
:grin:   Spotto Suspicious Character Hovering around a YLLA69 Vette @ Kiama :grin:

 (http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/22092013266.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/jetrhottracey/media/22092013266.jpg.html)

Looking good buddy, the car..... not me  :grin2:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on September 23, 2013, 05:35:12 PM
Just watch his hands, I wouldn't trust him now that he owns a mopar!
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Camo on September 23, 2013, 05:42:12 PM
 :kickass: :grin2:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Camo on September 24, 2013, 10:36:42 AM
Red 64 on 24 Sept heading to Picton
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: bfit on September 24, 2013, 10:45:46 AM
Looking good buddy, the car..... not me  :grin2:


nice pic in the forecourt of the kiama  mosque
Bfit
Bfit
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on October 05, 2013, 04:43:24 AM
In the local paper; a pic of a red 65 coupe and black C3 vert shown among other cars as part of the Burwood Spring Festival Car Show in Burwood Park a few weeks back.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on October 05, 2013, 02:27:43 PM
Yellow c3 with brown roof cvt 077 in Croydon just then

Lefty
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: jagsy on October 06, 2013, 04:21:42 PM
Red C6 Z and Burgandy C6 ragtop on pacific highway south bound between Port Macquarie and Taree - anyone
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 72vet on October 06, 2013, 04:43:04 PM
Barry & Helen in the rag top and Ray & Mary in the Z, Heading back from a wedding I believe.
The Burgandy rag top will be at Bathurst next weekend. :banana:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Camo on October 15, 2013, 12:48:46 PM
Posts related to Jethros holiday have now been moved to their own thread posted here http://nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,10013.0.html (http://nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,10013.0.html)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on December 15, 2013, 05:14:25 PM
Spot to red c4 heading south from wise mans ferry today

Lefty
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 69VETTE on December 20, 2013, 05:03:27 PM
Blue C4 corvette heading north on King Georges Road, Roselands..    :nutkick: oh wait .. that was me...lol  :lol:

Hmm..  does that count ???  :banghead:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on December 21, 2013, 07:00:38 PM
1pm today.

C3 Corvette, post 1973, non-steel bumper, fire engine red.

Croydon Rd, Croydon.

s
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: bfit on December 21, 2013, 07:19:49 PM
5 this afternoon
Gray C6 convertible heading north on the northern road from Narrellan
Bfit
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on December 21, 2013, 07:55:18 PM
Steve,

Croydon rd, that's my c3.

Cheers, lefty
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: raafrebel on December 21, 2013, 10:08:14 PM
I seen my car today! Daytona yellow convertible !! I seen it driving around everywere today, couldnt keep my eyes of it, what a machine!!
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on December 22, 2013, 05:26:52 PM
Spotto black c3 heading east through the blue mountains.
Lefty
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on December 22, 2013, 09:01:44 PM
Croydon rd, that's my c3.

Yep, had a feeling it may be yours, I guess there ain't that many in Croydon.

s
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on January 01, 2014, 06:38:17 AM
Spot to a red convertible 63 vette with tan roof at car park in mosman, late yesterday. Vet looked awesome.

Lefty
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 69VETTE on January 02, 2014, 07:39:12 AM
I seen my car today! Daytona yellow convertible !! I seen it driving around everywere today, couldnt keep my eyes of it, what a machine!!

Yes, I seen that car tooo, last Saturday at Liverpool Mega Centre.. he was blocking the driveway..... :grin:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on January 05, 2014, 07:16:36 AM
Spotto, red c3 heading south on fair ford road yesterday afternoon

Lefty
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Jethro on April 20, 2014, 04:19:39 PM
Spotto Smick Red late model C3 say 82 up the top of Stanwell Tops

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/20042014061.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/jetrhottracey/media/20042014061.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on May 07, 2014, 05:15:05 PM
Spotted on Hume Hwy north bound between CBTN and the M5/M7 interchange at approx 1625hrs. Red vette rego COD xxF, had those half round tail lights, could not get close enough to pass and see the front - the driver obviously had the cloak of invisibility as he went past two coppers doing ---- well fast, hence why I could not get past. I must say it looked really smooth and sure footed on the Hwy.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on September 11, 2014, 07:54:52 PM
Spotted this arvo ~4.15 on Hway Nth bound between Campbeltown and M5/M7 interchange - white 82 with rego   82vette, could not see the driver.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: MR 502 on September 11, 2014, 09:07:35 PM
It's Lyles , I sold it to him 12 years ago, it was my first Corvette :cheers:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on September 19, 2014, 07:26:46 PM
Spotted on the M7 - no now the M2 - no now Pennent Hills Rd,   a very quick lovely BLUE C4 - what a good looking beauty, I can only imagine the fantastic fuel economy it gets.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Miss Independent on September 27, 2014, 04:22:07 PM
In the gong today
(http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/tracyk23/IMG_04151_zps58469cb5.jpg) (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/tracyk23/media/IMG_04151_zps58469cb5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 72vet on October 31, 2014, 03:34:49 PM
Pitt street Sydney 30/10/14 @ 23:30

Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on October 31, 2014, 03:58:24 PM
Spotted - Black C4 - Coup - grey/black interior, getting Pink Slip down Airds Rd Minto at Network Eng. Had a wing on rear. Dave at Network  does both Pink and Blue Slips, but won't cut corners.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on October 31, 2014, 04:07:41 PM
Spotted - Red C4 TPI at Airds Rd Minto - ratty paint and still had Californian plates on it. Running like a dog - took them a week to realise it was sucking air. Not the sharpest tools in the workshop.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: jagsy on November 04, 2014, 08:11:40 AM
Black C6 on pacific highway near Taree on Sunday going south
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on November 17, 2014, 04:09:11 PM
Black or maybe dark green 1973 with rego SL-261 spotted on Epping Rd heading towards Epping at 2.15pm today.

I've heard rumour of a C3 located in Epping and maybe that's the car.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: MR 502 on November 17, 2014, 06:57:14 PM
Spotted two today. Yellow 71 BB coupe in Fairfield this morning, looked like Joe F and Toyvet on M7 4:45 Hope you boys had run numbers for your club plates LOL
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: toyvet on November 17, 2014, 07:22:09 PM
 :omg:I got sprung :rol: :rol:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Miss Independent on November 17, 2014, 08:23:41 PM
Spotted in Wollongong yesterday
(http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/tracyk23/IMG_04491_zps64b36ab1.jpg) (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/tracyk23/media/IMG_04491_zps64b36ab1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: VETTENUT on November 17, 2014, 08:24:05 PM
I think it's about time we inspected log books.   :huh:   :omg: :nono:  LOL.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Miss Independent on November 17, 2014, 08:26:24 PM
Yes i was thinking the same thing :noel: :nono: :evilone:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 72vet on November 18, 2014, 05:56:19 AM
Shall we start at the top :toetap:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: VETTENUT on November 18, 2014, 10:16:12 AM
Bring it on. Mine's up to date.   :taunt:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: MR 502 on November 18, 2014, 11:34:40 AM
Whoops :bolt:... :kickass:...... :rol:....might wear a bullit proff vest to the BBQ :bbq:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on November 19, 2014, 07:35:36 PM
Spotted a beautiful blue ....ish  C4 from CBTN on Hume Hwy to Cecil Hills what a beauty. Yes warren watch your P's and Q's.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: sirfixalot on November 21, 2014, 10:53:58 PM
No one saw saw me driving my hybrid yellow 87 convertible down Mount Ousley on Tuesday morning to the BP at Fairymeadow & roll in the out driveway
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Kenobe on November 28, 2014, 06:52:01 AM
 :banghead: Spotted this Vette at Wetherill Park shopping centre at 1.30pm yesterday. AFG 83T, white C4 Convertible, Bone soft top
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Matt G on November 29, 2014, 02:25:22 PM
Did anyone spot who was driving the vette that got busted last Saturday night while racing a WRX and a Porsche in Rouse Hill? My wife was out with the girls and thought it might have been me.... the police report didn't say who won.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: bfit on November 29, 2014, 06:58:02 PM
Did anyone spot who was driving the vette that got busted last Saturday night while racing a WRX and a Porsche in Rouse Hill? My wife was out with the girls and thought it might have been me.... the police report didn't say who won.
If the vette driver got busted he obviously was behind the other
Bfit
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Matt G on November 29, 2014, 09:54:37 PM
According to the report, all three lost their plates as a result. Maybe a tie??  If the police were driving a GTR, or charger, or similar it may have rounded out the chase... He can't have been driving a mustang, because he caught them. Hehehe
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on November 30, 2014, 12:52:10 AM
From Rouse Hill Courier:

HIGH-SPEED CHASE

A police chase along Windsor Road at Rouse Hill on Sunday resulted in a Chevrolet Corvette and a Subaru being confiscated.

The male drivers, 44, of Londonderry, and 29, of Annangrove, are due to face Windsor Court on December 17 charged with street-racing and driving more than 30km/h over the limit.

Police say they drove at 110km/h in an 80 zone at 12.50am with loud exhausts, when officers gave chase.

A third driver, in a red Lamborghini, also clocked at high speed, was overtaken during the chase.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: COD on November 30, 2014, 04:50:41 PM
 :bolt: anyone we know?
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Jethro on November 30, 2014, 08:31:26 PM
hoping not, 3 months with your vette in a in pound yard   :tears: :tears:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on November 30, 2014, 08:37:06 PM
Today at Croydon shops bone coloured vette with vet 77 plates

Lefty
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on November 30, 2014, 09:01:16 PM
hoping not, 3 months with your vette in a in pound yard   :tears: :tears:

I think those guys can expect to be in the licence sin bin for quite a while, too. The police report says they were clocked at 140kph.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: bfit on November 30, 2014, 09:07:57 PM
I think those guys can expect to be in the licence sin bin for quite a while, too. The police report says they were clocked at 140kph.

Lucky they got pulled up before getting into third gear
Bfit
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on December 01, 2014, 09:43:34 PM
Right on Bob - how does that song go " hey buddy how do you get this car out of second gear" but then again it was a Nash Rambler.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on December 10, 2014, 06:29:39 PM
Red C2; 65/66 coupe.

Georges River Rd, Croydon Park.

Parked on side of road this morning with big 'For Sale' signs front and back.

s
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on January 13, 2015, 04:01:26 PM
Aqua coloured C3, post steel bumper era if I recall correctly.

Heading north on Alfords Pt Rd, Padstow area.

3.30 pm Saturday afternoon.

s
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 69CVET on April 10, 2015, 08:19:25 AM
OK Spotto this week at Penrith.....
After my Choptop had its Power Steering Control Valve replaced this week ( cant believe I have been nursing this for past few months ) I noticed this Car in the Workshop also...
Well this "Vette" was parked in the Car Park.

Any guess for the Make and Model ?? -> You will be surprised  :grin:

Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: COD on April 10, 2015, 11:08:53 AM
Datsun 260Z?
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 69CVET on April 10, 2015, 11:26:16 AM
No COD not a Datsun or Nissan.

Next .....???
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: wabco40 on April 10, 2015, 12:28:33 PM
OK Spotto this week at Penrith.....
After my Choptop had its Power Steering Control Valve replaced this week ( cant believe I have been nursing this for past few months ) I noticed this Car in the Workshop also...
Well this "Vette" was parked in the Car Park.

Any guess for the Make and Model ?? -> You will be surprised  :grin



It's a Perrenti. An Australian kit car based on a Holden HQ+ chassis.





Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: RHD.68.l89 on April 10, 2015, 12:30:03 PM
HQ Chassis. Perrenti.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 69CVET on April 10, 2015, 12:48:50 PM
Nice one Brad - Yes its a HQ 1 Tonner actually - Yes HQ Chassis   :thumb:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Camo on April 10, 2015, 12:59:53 PM


It's a Perrenti. An Australian kit car based on a Holden HQ+ chassis.


A Perrenti??????..... more like a Wannabe :lol:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 72vet on April 20, 2015, 06:58:05 PM
MR502 spotted these two on the M1 Southbound yesterday, I'm guessing they were heading back after the run to Caves Beach.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on April 21, 2015, 01:48:47 AM

A Perrenti??????..... more like a Wannabe :lol:

It's a new one on me. Can't say I've ever seen or heard of one:

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_revolution.php (http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_revolution.php)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on April 21, 2015, 06:59:46 AM
It's a new one on me. Can't say I've ever seen or heard of one:

There was one at the Romans Cruise Night a few months back.

(https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/312879_10151564858363642_95632009_n.jpg?oh=72c03a7c35c674fb0569e3ec67f1e9c5&oe=55D79C0E)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/17788_10151564858293642_2118315064_n.jpg?oh=e094c8498894425433d3b7a4b6034a4a&oe=55A5C5CD&__gda__=1440093003_c665472d639e9e83079f1293d3020c6a)

(https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/154630_10151564859328642_1972706255_n.jpg?oh=f7839ba0f5fd564a635b732793822fda&oe=55D8748E)

s
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on April 21, 2015, 08:03:35 AM
Steve
One of these was for sale when I was buying my vette. Seamed expensive and boutique but has good access to rear storage.

Lefty
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on April 21, 2015, 08:13:30 AM
has good access to rear storage.

Lack of boot and space was a big factor why I went with a 65 fastback Mustang over a C2 Corvette. The rear seat in the 'stang folds down and a trapdoor opens with access to the boot so I can lay my guitar flat; it rests just behind the seat and into the boot, wedged up against the spare.

I do hope to own a late model C1 or C2 one day though.

s
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on May 17, 2015, 05:17:43 PM
That red Perentti - didn't "Perentti Bill" have one of those. Come to think of it I have not seen nor heard of Bill Mavramattis for ages.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on May 17, 2015, 05:21:56 PM
Spotted  last night turning into a drive way in Gabriella Ave Cecil Hills. It was dark but you can't miss the giveaway headlights on a C3. And as we passed by, we both Sussed out the rear Um! Maybe a 77 or later.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on June 06, 2015, 02:11:15 PM
Spotted on the M2 today: 1971 silver C3 convertible with L88 hood. Caught up with the driver at the lights. It's Club member Lachlan.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: metalhead on August 11, 2015, 10:31:00 PM
Saw a yellow chrome bumper c3 with big block hood very briefly on Sunday, just down the road from John Hunter hospital in Newcastle. Anyone here? I was in the satin black '79 F250 waiting at the traffic lights.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Kenobe on November 02, 2015, 03:52:10 PM
 :hi: I found this hiding in a back street at Rose Bay today, 1975 Red Coupe, What are your thoughts :lol:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b543/kenoberg/IMG_6368_zpsjngk9has.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/kenoberg/media/IMG_6368_zpsjngk9has.jpg.html)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b543/kenoberg/IMG_6370_zpsdihkkhoi.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/kenoberg/media/IMG_6370_zpsdihkkhoi.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Kenobe on November 02, 2015, 03:54:03 PM
 :hi: and the rear shot :huh:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b543/kenoberg/IMG_6372_zpsvpvo3259.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/kenoberg/media/IMG_6372_zpsvpvo3259.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: metalhead on November 02, 2015, 04:16:03 PM
What are your thoughts :lol:

 :thud:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: rosco on November 02, 2015, 05:10:07 PM
 :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 72vet on November 02, 2015, 05:23:20 PM
(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/nzank/smileys/14_6_14.gif)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on November 02, 2015, 05:30:03 PM
 :coocoo:  :thumbdown:  :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: MR 502 on December 03, 2015, 05:25:59 PM
Spotted this red hot chilli combo on M4 at macas this morning
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: MY081 on December 04, 2015, 01:36:21 PM
That combo looks farmiliar

Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: jagsy on December 05, 2015, 09:56:26 PM
I saw the back end of that combo and a few mores Vettes at the V8's Homebush
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Kenobe on December 10, 2015, 01:13:19 PM
 :hi: I found this driving along Old Canterbury Rd this morning at10.45am heading east :bounce:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b543/kenoberg/IMG_6457_zpsq2ot5vcl.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/kenoberg/media/IMG_6457_zpsq2ot5vcl.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Miss Independent on December 10, 2015, 08:32:51 PM
Pretty sure this car is for sale on carsales
$68,888
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Chevrolet-Corvette-1968/SSE-AD-3734196/?Cr=15 (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Chevrolet-Corvette-1968/SSE-AD-3734196/?Cr=15)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Jethro on December 10, 2015, 09:08:07 PM
yeah I'm lead to believe it was previously owned by costa zu
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on December 10, 2015, 11:00:26 PM
Yep was owned by Kostya Tszyu:

http://www.miniworld.com.au/# (http://www.miniworld.com.au/#)!wwwminiworldcomau/csl0
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on February 06, 2016, 05:21:09 PM
Spotted on the M2 at 10am today, heading west: 1971 white C3 coupe with plates ZK-454.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Jethro on February 06, 2016, 10:48:36 PM
not me  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on February 07, 2016, 02:16:30 AM
not me  :grin:


Figured that from the colour! :)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on February 13, 2016, 05:46:35 PM
Here's one for you Jethro: 79 yellow sedan CA43UE spotted in Macquarie Park area around 5.15pm.

Unfortunately, I didn't have time to catch up for a chat with driver.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Jethro on February 13, 2016, 09:44:42 PM
Now you getting close but stiil not me  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: 76Vett on February 15, 2016, 08:46:00 AM
Saturday night on Wakehurst Parkway Belrose a Black 79-80 (couldn't get a good look in traffic) with a chrome 'Bug Catcher' sticking out of the hood, Number plate starting with GG. Looked real sweet.  :drag:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on July 10, 2016, 12:58:34 PM
Candy spotted between Katoomba and hydro majestic. Nice day for a run
Lefty
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Kenobe on July 11, 2016, 05:48:15 AM
 :hi: Found this on in Springwood on Saturday afternoon.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b543/kenoberg/IMG_7835_zpsvgqdrgyq.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/kenoberg/media/IMG_7835_zpsvgqdrgyq.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Kenobe on July 29, 2016, 07:05:03 AM
 :hi:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b543/kenoberg/IMG_1_zpsfj2zwbsy.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/kenoberg/media/IMG_1_zpsfj2zwbsy.jpg.html)

Found this one for sale on Parramatta Rd yesterday at a car dealer :toetapping:
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on August 02, 2016, 08:07:57 PM
(http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/b7841948f29034c2f6e1337d5cee831e)

A nice 58 in this article.

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/plans-for-australias-most-densely-populated-suburb-have-the-locals-up-in-arms/news-story/18f99dc0e363fc4f6b54281c5f128f7b

s

Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on August 27, 2016, 10:06:41 AM
Orange C3

Willoughby area around 11am Thursday

s
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Miss Independent on September 11, 2016, 07:47:29 PM
(http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/tracyk23/IMG_1403_zpsnirbde7e.jpg) (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/tracyk23/media/IMG_1403_zpsnirbde7e.jpg.html)

Seen this down at Black Beach Kiama today. Great day out over 100 hot-rods perfect weather for it
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: mjs on October 23, 2016, 03:09:16 PM
Yellow C3 (69??  Both of us were going too fast either way to see details, and by the time Megan got the phone out to take a picture, it was already probably near Wollongong) Convertible top down heading Northbound 12:15(ish) on Princes H'way between Albion Park and Wollongong.  There was a lot of finger pointing so I think they spotted us as well, don't know how that works, does that mean I should do my own spotto because we saw a Vette that saw us??
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on October 24, 2016, 05:32:22 AM
:hi:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b543/kenoberg/IMG_1_zpsfj2zwbsy.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/kenoberg/media/IMG_1_zpsfj2zwbsy.jpg.html)

Found this one for sale on Parramatta Rd yesterday at a car dealer :toetapping:
Yes I saw this one in Saturday afternoon next door to Strathfield car radios at BURWOOD, nice looking vet.
Cheers
Lefty
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: mjs on November 05, 2016, 04:06:12 PM
Turquoise C4 convertible today seen twice, 1st time lawrence Hargrave dr near Coalcliff heading South, around 9ish; 2nd time F6 near Waterfall heading North 10ish.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on November 06, 2016, 04:08:54 PM
Red C3 coup (I think) on M7 around Powers rd approx 9ish, waved but at a combined ++200kph we were pretty quickly out of range.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: jagsy on November 12, 2016, 06:46:58 PM
Who has been on the MNC?

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i131/portmacjagsy/IMG_20161111_125819_zpsma8ij7yx.jpg) (http://s71.photobucket.com/user/portmacjagsy/media/IMG_20161111_125819_zpsma8ij7yx.jpg.html)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i131/portmacjagsy/IMG_20161111_125803_zpssxink4ji.jpg) (http://s71.photobucket.com/user/portmacjagsy/media/IMG_20161111_125803_zpssxink4ji.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on December 24, 2016, 01:25:21 PM
Black C3 headed south down Lane Cove Rd North Ryde at 11.30am yesterday.

s
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: mjs on December 24, 2016, 04:39:55 PM
White C3 chromie lookin rather Christmassy seen intersection Taren point Rd, Taren Point.  Did wave but as we were in the shopping trolley, guess we were kind of invisible.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on December 24, 2016, 04:46:29 PM
Did wave but as we were in the shopping trolley, guess we were kind of invisible.

lol, I hate when that happens.

s
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: mjs on December 24, 2016, 06:07:56 PM
lol, I hate when that happens.

s

Yep.  Know whats even worse?  we often go to the same cafe most Saturdays with the Vette, and you can guarantee at the very least someone will come up and start chatting bout the car as if you've known them for ages.  If we take Larry the landcruiser no one bar the cafe staff even acknowledge you exist, and yet we're the same friendly people.  Maybe I should get a tshirt made up stating...

My other car is a Corvette

The strange things of public social interactions!
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on December 24, 2016, 07:12:54 PM
at the very least someone will come up and start chatting bout the car as if you've known them for ages.  If we take Larry the landcruiser no one bar the cafe staff even acknowledge you exist, and yet we're the same friendly people.

lol, yeah, funny how that works.

s
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on December 25, 2016, 08:19:21 AM
Yes, they draw a lot of attention. Just getting the tank filled can take some time in discussions. But the upside of this is the smiles on people's faces when they see the car.
It's worth it just for that.
Lefty
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on December 25, 2016, 12:27:03 PM
Black C3 headed south down Lane Cove Rd North Ryde at 11.30am yesterday.

There's a black C3 owned by a guy in the Epping area, who I have yet to meet. That might have been it.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: mjs on February 04, 2017, 07:18:36 PM
Heading up the C/Coast today, had to turn back as after 5 minutes of wipers working with intermittent rain, the wiper door opened and nothing happened  :huh:.  So dropped into Brooklyn, to grab coffee, and came home via pacific Hway.  Saw a black C3 (maybe that one from around Epping?) 74-76?  only gotta glimpse through traffic, heading North at Roseville.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on February 04, 2017, 07:33:26 PM
Excellent looking red c3, I thought a 69 ish, at st Ives around lunchtime today. Sounded great.
Lefty
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on February 07, 2017, 03:11:40 PM
(http://d24b7s7vgwc3p7.cloudfront.net/XT9LGLGQ/3087/F7N4-Resized640x480.jpg)

Black C3 on display at OzCorp Motors Homebush.

Currently for sale:

http://ozcorpmotors.com.au/cars-for-sale/CHEVROLET/CORVETTE/1974-CHEVROLET-CORVETTE-STINGRAY/Z4FMH5/details

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on February 07, 2017, 05:09:01 PM
RMS has that recorded as a '79 model.

BTW: love the 5 year dealer warranty.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on February 07, 2017, 10:12:37 PM
http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/ice-wars

Black C3 in ep. 1 of Ice Wars @25:15 mark. If it's the proceeds of crime it may end up auctioned and in the hands of someone here; it now has some provenance, lol

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: metalhead on March 04, 2017, 08:35:25 PM
Bumped into a red with white interior '78 in a petrol station in Coffs today while traveling in my black '79. Anyone here?
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Kenobe on March 24, 2017, 05:52:49 AM
 :hi: Found this one sitting on Parramatta Rd yesterday afternoon, price unknown
 (http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b543/kenoberg/IMG_9518_zpsf2dzbp9y.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/kenoberg/media/IMG_9518_zpsf2dzbp9y.jpg.html)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b543/kenoberg/IMG_9511_zpshbepxmkw.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/kenoberg/media/IMG_9511_zpshbepxmkw.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on March 25, 2017, 10:56:42 AM
The rego is familiar.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: bfit on March 25, 2017, 10:59:37 AM
the colour is good
Bfit
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on March 25, 2017, 11:18:35 AM
Doesn't seem to be advertised online (yet).
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on March 25, 2017, 12:06:27 PM
66 big block I tink, could be 65 except for the bonnet.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: MY081 on March 25, 2017, 01:05:49 PM
65 small block uncle Doug !!!
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: toyvet on March 25, 2017, 01:40:12 PM
Went to see this morning it's been sold 😠😠 about $ 90 k
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on March 25, 2017, 03:08:28 PM
sold 😠😠 about $ 90 k

For a small block?

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on March 25, 2017, 04:41:09 PM
But isnt that a big block bonnet - Ray. So you reckon its a 327. Jorge says it was modified.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: rosco on March 25, 2017, 04:56:23 PM
Peter Brooke's and I saw the car about September last yr with the owner, it's a small block auto RHD.
Needed some work but I am shocked at it going for that money.
I wish the new owner well.
The previous owner had it from the 80,s .

Rosco
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on March 25, 2017, 04:58:36 PM
Any way a very nice looking rat.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: bfit on March 25, 2017, 05:10:47 PM
90 k
 You can get a top  class c3 for that
Bfit
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on March 25, 2017, 07:01:18 PM
Yes true Bob, but just look at that car - gfxgfdggtgthc  looks like a Muscle car..........Arrrrrrrrrr dam modem!lllľmjjnmm

Modiied / now Im hotspoted or something, appears my modem has bit the bullit, I did not know we could fit so many  "puter" know it alls in my kitchen.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Jethro on March 25, 2017, 07:56:50 PM
Must have been a good car to fetch 90K
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on March 26, 2017, 12:10:46 PM
But isnt that a big block bonnet

It's what they call a 'stinger' hood. You can buy a whole bonnet with scoop moulded into it or you can buy a stinger scoop separately and add it to your regular C2 bonnet.

When I was looking to purchase a C2 I saw a few guys trying to get big block prices for their small block with stinger hoods. They'd eventually lower their prices but I imagine they saw other C2's with the scoop (that were big blocks) and thought their car was worth the same.

I was looking for one around 5 years back and decent C2's in the USA were in the 40-50k range, the big blocks were 80k+ USD

RHD

I guess that adds a premium to it.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on September 01, 2017, 08:12:09 AM
A C2 is on a dolly at the body works place at Leichhardt, on parramatta rd, ( just down from the old rick dame liana place). It's sitting quite proudly in the window in an aqua colour. Looks great.
Lefty
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on September 01, 2017, 10:34:19 AM
just down from the old Rick Damelian place

I'm guessing it's Berlina Body Works, they usually have nice cars in the window.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Lefty on September 02, 2017, 05:10:34 AM
Steve,
You have to appreciate the cars that run through that place, they must do good work otherwise I'd don't this they would get to work on those wonderful cars. They had a 50s Ferrari in there a few years ago.
The C2 seems to be getting the full treatment.
Best
Lefty
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on September 02, 2017, 05:52:50 PM
You have to appreciate the cars that run through that place, they must do good work otherwise I'd don't think they would get to work on those wonderful cars. They had a 50s Ferrari in there a few years ago.
The C2 seems to be getting the full treatment.
Best
Lefty

Yeah they must have a reputation but I'm sure I've heard one complaint about the place. Could be a one-off and just like anything, check out their work before you invest in them.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Camo on September 05, 2017, 09:55:07 AM
Spotted at The Outlaw Rod Shop Fathers Day Picnic and Gledswood winery

Click image for larger view

(https://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/corvforum/spotted-at-gledswood-030917.jpg)

Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: mjs on September 10, 2017, 03:21:19 PM
On the way to Kiama this afternoon, a red convertible c3 shape but called a Perenti.  obviously the one in red!
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on September 10, 2017, 05:32:14 PM
I believe the old Australian kit car based on a C3 look.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on September 11, 2017, 09:54:03 AM
I believe the old Australian kit car based on a C3 look.

Indeed, Perrenti kit car's were built on a Holden utility or One-Tonne chassis, and also carried over all the Holden running gear.

https://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_revolution_perrenti_sports

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: mjs on September 11, 2017, 07:03:03 PM
Thought it looked a bit different, initially thinking it was one of those weird vettes from the movie days (as in the movie Corvette Summer - featuring Mark Hamill but not in a galaxy far far away)

what was the cost of a similar style C3 corvette in those times to buy and ship to Oz?
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Vettech on September 11, 2017, 07:17:34 PM
Be interesting to know how many were built/registered and how many are still out there.
One of our members had a nickname  "Perrenti Bill", but I would hazzard a guess he no longer has one.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: MY081 on September 12, 2017, 10:20:47 AM
I think Perrenti Bill ended up with a White C4 .The Perrenti had a HQ chassis from memory .
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on September 12, 2017, 10:57:01 AM
what was the cost of a similar style C3 corvette in those times to buy and ship to Aus.?

Someone here may better answer that question but in those days American pony cars were scarce on the ground here; they all had to be converted to RHD too.

Be interesting to know how many were built/registered and how many are still out there.

I posted pics of a red one I saw at a Roman's Hot Rod night; thanks to photobucket it's unviewable on this forum.

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Hallsy on September 12, 2017, 06:28:03 PM
Yep,you're right. The Perentti was a kit car put onto an HQ.
I contemplated one when I was a kid because the C3's were about twenty/thirty thousand and the kit was something like three thou.
Only thing was, the Perentti was longer and looked a bit odd.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Hallsy on September 12, 2017, 06:29:54 PM
I just googled images of them. They had one in Mad Max (latest,I guess).
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Hallsy on September 12, 2017, 06:54:43 PM
I stand corrected, I just read on Shannon's that a bloke paid twenty two thousand for his kit.....new.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on September 12, 2017, 07:02:22 PM
Whatever happened to kit cars? There were quite a few companies making them in the past, sure, they were as dodgy as the builder, you got what you paid for but is anyone making them these days?

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Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: gtc on September 12, 2017, 07:54:09 PM
Whatever happened to kit cars?

There are still quite a few available:  http://www.autosource.com.au/car-kitcar-manufacturers.php

... but the Nanny State makes it hard for them.
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: Hallsy on November 19, 2017, 03:27:48 PM
Spotted by son,Ben on Anzac parade Malabar.
Rego C7 VETT
Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: mjs on October 01, 2018, 12:07:54 PM
Lovely day in Kiama this morning, looking for a place to sit have a coffee and watch the cars roll by, saw this 69 Convertible.  Couldn't work out who owned it so just had to admire.

Title: Re: Spotto thread
Post by: StephenSLR on November 11, 2018, 08:43:09 PM
Dark coloured C2 coupe - Enmore this afternoon, 5pm-ish.

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