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new group a ve/vl retro

Jesterarts

Your freedom ends where mine begins
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Front = Acceptable
Engine = I'm in love
Rims = Awesome
Side = A bit plain, could have bulked up the skirts
Back = Soiler is alright but they could have bulked up the rear bar. And where is the drop tank? :p
 

Astranomical

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I'm in love...if you ask me, they've just gotten better and better since they started, though my favourite is still the Blue Meanie.

For what its worth - the first time I saw pics of the VC one I thought it was butt ugly...saw one in the flesh and fell in love with it.
 

Big_Simmo

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Looks pretty damn good to me :)
 

minux

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Yeah not a fan. Wouldnt it be cheaper to buy an SS, whack some nice brakes in, charge it and do a custom interior? Knowing th eprices of the other HDT's, I seriously couldn't justify the costs.
 

Banicks

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I like it.

But for the price tag increase, not exactly value. I'm sure you would be able to replicate it with after market modifications once they have been completley sold, for less than half the asking price from Holden.

Are those other VE HDT retros around with a sticker of $120k? :S
 

Rufys

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You can love the concept but not the cost.

Are they value for money (or bang for buck)? Not at all.

Is it a good idea? Of course it is! Does it look good and go hard? YES AND YES! Does it capture the essence of the original? In spades! Would I drive one? Hell yes if I had the money to WASTE. Until then, I'll admire as an enthusiast. :)
 

DLFHUB666

GIT 'EERRR DONE!!!
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VL_5SPEED

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They should have rereleased the VL. Same VL shell with updated engine, interior, suspension saftey crap. Now that would be tough
 
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