Upper Middle Petrol Head:

This LJ Holden Torana S , photographed in Hobart, Tasmania, was in excellent condition.  Every aspect of the car - including its paint, chrome, exterior trim, and interior - was first rate.  The only things that may  have departed from original were its velour-trimmed seats but it's not impossible that they were available as an option when the car was new.  Early Toranas are becoming few and far between, especially the less sporty versions, as many of the original coupe shells were used to rebuild written-off  GTR s and GTR XU-1 s.  This can be a bit of a trap ; with those sportier - and thus more desirable -  performance Toranas now commanding big money, there is the potential for re-shelled cars to be sold as original versions when they are actually no more than replicas, at best, or, at worst, fakes.     Competent 're-birthers,' as those who fraudulently re-create vehicles' identities are known, will even attach original or reproduction ID plates to

This immaculate F100 ute was photographed in Hobart's CBD in Autumn, 2017.  Whilst F100s are quite common in Tasmania, style-sided versions aren't, and it's likely they were never officially imported to Australia.   Someone has clearly gone to a lot of effort with this particular example.  The paint, panels and bright-work were all as-new.  The E- prefix registration plate   suggests that it's either new to the state or has just been reintroduced to our roads.  Similar vehicles can be found elsewhere on this 'blog.  Please go to: http://uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au/2017/02/random-105-ford-f100-sport-custom.html ; http://uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au/2016/09/random-47-ford-100-twin-i-beam-pick-up.html ; http://uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/classics-by-beach-sunday-6th-of.html ; and http://uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/the-top-end.html . U M P H (uppermiddlepetrolhead.

As far as UMPH knows, there was never any such thing as a Mazda RX6 .  Google doesn't seem to think they exist, either, and, if confirmation were required, neither does Wikipedia.   However, if there were such a beast, the RX6 would almost certainly have been based on the 626 like the one featured here, the logic being that the first rotary-powered Mazda readily available in Australia was the R100 , which shared its body with the 1000 coupe of that time.  It was followed by the Capella -based RX2 in both coupe and sedan styles; the RX3 , with its two- and four-door bodies common to the 808 ; and the RX4 and RX5 which were more or less a rotary-engined 929 s (two distinct versions, though, with the later RX5 being coupe only).   Chronologically, the next step would seem to have been a 626 -based RX6 .  Adding weight to the theory is that the 626 had both a coupe and a sedan in its range, following the precedent set from the RX2 on (and even the R100 which had a four

These absolutely beautiful photos of a Dodge Tourer were sent in by Karen of the Post Vintage Car Club of Tasmania and were taken by her son, Joel, on the day of the 2017 Picnic at Ross.  The fallen autumn leaves make a lovely carpet while the historic township of Ross, with its oak tree-lined streets, colonial architecture and early style street lights, is the perfect backdrop for the magnificent car.        U M P H (uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au.)

What is there to say about this gorgeous 1960s Mustang convertible, photographed at Bellerive's Kangaroo Bay quay on a sunny autumn day?  Nothing, really ; the car speaks for itself - especially the magnificent embossed 'pony' details on the front seats.  U M P H (uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot,com.au.) All iPhone images.

What's not to love about this big, elegant early XJ Jaguar, photographed outside David Short's workshop in Elizabeth Street, North Hobart?  Its classic British lines were complemented very nicely by the  Superlite wheels seen below, while its glossy duco, glittering chrome and sumptuous interior gave the car an aura of timeless beauty. U M P H (uppermiddlepetrolkhead.blogspot.com.au.) All iPhone images.

This excellent Datsun 1600 was spotted in North Hobart on an uncommonly balmy and pleasant early winter's day, having just participated in some action at Tasmania's southern circuit, Baskerville Raceway.  Its blue and red on white livery was reminiscent of 1970s / 80s Datsun competition colours, while the full roll cage, racing seats, black alloys shod with semi-track rubber, drilled discs and rorty induction / exhaust note made it clear that it was the real deal.  Nice!     U M P H (uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au.) All iPhone images.