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Random # 260: Valiant Wayfarer Ute


Just when I thought I had nothing to post for a Friday, I happened across this exceptionally beautiful Valiant Wayfarer ute.  To say that it was perfect would be to undersell it by a chunky margin; the subtle metallic two tone paint, dazzling chrome, pristine whitewall tyres and stunning interior - complete with varnished wooden inlays and seats trimmed to match the exterior colour scheme - were magnificent!









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U M P H

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All iPhone images.

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  1. Unknown24 February 2019 at 09:19

    Alastair thanks for the complimentary post on my 1965 AP6 Ute ,a bit more background .

    I've owned it since the late 80s it was a Northern based farm ute originally one owner as far as I know.
    Build number 2791 built-in Australia out of 3300 odd ute's as far as we know there was 3300 of this particular model built.

    3 ute's on the road in Tasmania.
    I stored it in the shed for a period of 10 years want to do something but not really having the dollar to do so, a good friend of mine Nathan and the painter Lindsay offered to assist me in the restoration.
    We restored it's fully from ground up rotisserie back to bare mental over period of 7 years.
    As typical for Valiants had a fair bit of that rust so decided to replace the floor panels from the front firewall right through to the back of ute I have photos if you'd like it was a very steep learning curve for us all but we were careful we were diligent and modern technology helped us quite a bit.
    We were able to get replacement panels floor panels etc.
    We have had it on the road driver for the last twelve months it is truly a delight to Drive.
    Phil Christina J

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