Upper Middle Petrol Head:

There are classic Kombis and then there are classic Kombis, with this amazing example falling very much into the latter category!  Every single aspect of this early model German people mover, seen on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, was superb.  The paint gleamed, the chrome shone and the period accessories were absolutely spot-on. Interestingly, it was left-hand drive.  Also of note were its hinged windscreen panes, as shown above.  U M P H ( uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com .) All iPhone images.

Seen in Queensland's Noosa was this imposing looking Ford pick-up.  Other than the alloy wheels, driving lights, external rear-view mirrors - and maybe the yellow paint-job, too - it looked very original.  With its clear "F truck" lineage, it was a treat to behold!    U M P H ( uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com .) All iPhone images.

This very tidy - and, sadly - now quite rare Chrysler Centura belongs to Col of Ulludulla, who also owns the excellent Charger featured in Random # 46 ( https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7165367970551834236#editor/target=post;postID=8478791405898886794;onPublishedMenu=overview;onClosedMenu=overview;postNum=1;src=postname ). Col and his wife, Coral, run the Ulladulla Headland Holiday Park on NSW's southern coast and are hoping to organise a car show there sometime in the future.  If you or your car club were interested in participating in an event like Col and Coral are proposing, why not give them a call on the number below?  (Hint:  Chryslers particulary welcome.) U M P H (uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com .) Photo supplied by owner.

Col, of Ulladulla on the south coast of New South Wales, is rightly proud of this immaculate Charger.   It looks straight, rust-free and totally original, right down to its period-appropriate Aunger style mags and Avenger G/T radials.  The personalised rego is a nice touch, too.   Valiant fans might also enjoy seeing the Charger's bigger brother, the Ranger coupe .   If so, please go to:   https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7165367970551834236#editor/target=post;postID=1969780205997527625;onPublishedMenu=overview;onClosedMenu=overview;postNum=33;src=postname . U M P H (uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogpot.com .) All iPhone images.

Here's another fabulous Kombi spotted near the heart of Hobart's CBD.  As a later 'Bay Window' version, it's a nice contrast to the earlier example depicted in Random # 33 ( https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7165367970551834236#editor/target=post;postID=1619322309408028799;onPublishedMenu=posts;onClosedMenu=posts;postNum=6;src=postname ). U M P H (uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au .) All iPhone images.

American-made vehicles have a huge following in Australia.  That's not just confined the the mainland, either ; the southern island state has more than its fair share of shiny US muscle cars on its roads. This lovely Mustang convertible, spotted at Hobart's Sandy Bay, is a great example of the type and quality of some of the State-side cars gracing Tasmania.  Finished in immaculate red duco, it could have passed for brand new had fifty or so years not passed since it was manufactured.  U M P H ( uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au .) iPhone images.

The Car This exceptionally tidy HQ Kingswood  sedan was spotted in Hobart's Lower Sandy Bay.  All evidence suggests that it's just been fully restored ; the paint, chrome and interior all appear to have been recently, and expertly, renewed.  Even the registration plate - which may well bear the original number attributed to the car when it was new - has been been remade in the newer Tassie Tiger style.  The Cautionary Tale There is absolutely zero suggestion that this particular car - or any of the other HQs featured elsewhere in this 'blog - are anything but one hundred percent kosher.  However, anyone considering buying an HQ through to a WB series Holden should be aware of a few potential issues that may arise with the identity, and thus the authenticity, of cars from that range.   The following information is skewed towards HQs but a lot of it applies to HJs, HXs, HZs and WBs, too.  Buyers of performance versions, especially Monaros and SS s