A collection of Holden utescomprising of these models is now available for sale. Have a look at:-
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1954 – 1965
This model was produced in serious numbers by Alfa Romeo with nearly 260,000 being built and it is surprising therefore that more of these are not seen out and about. Unusually, this model was introduced to the market and consumers by Alfa Romeo with the coupe version rather than a sedan. Not only were Alfa romeo ‘out there’ styling wise, but it appears that they had the marketing ‘smarts’ as well. Who would not have been eager to want to see the sedan that was to follow? The Giulietta name has been an enduring one, having adorned the bodywork of some leading edge designs over the decades and probably is best known for it’s unique ‘wedge’ designed car of the late 1970′s that changed drag coefficient ratings for passenger vehicles forever. Well done Alfa Romeo!
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Alfa Romeo 1900 1950 – 1958
The familiar slimline radiator design that has become synonymous with Alfa Romeo styling appears to have made its debut with this model that had quite a few variants over the years of its production. It also appears to be the first of the mass produced Alfa Romoe cars and set the trend for Alfa Romeo’s unique contemporary styling way into the future. Bravo Zagato!
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AC Cobra 427 1965 – 1968
For those who thought that the 289 was ‘cool’, 427 must have left them breathless! It looked like the 289 had overdosed on steroids! In fact the chassis of the 427 was stronger with additional bracing and a completely new suspension system over which came the revised body p[rofile with the accentuated flare wheel arches to accommodate the wider track of the new model. With such a large power unit the 0-60mph performance was a stunning 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 165mph or 266 km/h. Originals of this model are even more scarce than the 289, with only 306 of these reported to have been built. An original car would be a privilege to own, however as we all know the allure of this car has resulted in many thousand replicas being built in many countries around the world.
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AC 3000 ME 1979-1984
Not a very popular model by AC, with only 82 being built. It had futuristic styling and the right pedigree but had serious competition at the time from the likes of Lotus, Porsche and TVR, particularly in respect of performance and handling that took far too long to sort out. With so few being built, if you own one it will realy be quite unique and probably seriously valuable.
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Car Rental: You’ve got a Reliable Friend in the Internet
The modern car rental was revolutionized by the internet and the way it is being done. Essentially, you can look at the internet as your best friend if you want to snag a deal with renting out a vehicle. Instead of going out of your way, spending precious time and effort looking for the best price for rental vehicles, you can sit in your favorite chair at home or even be at your office while you’re looking at your options for rental cars. It’s so very easy to take a look at what’s available in the lots of big rent a car names like Avis, Europcar etc.
If on the other hand, you’ve got no particular car rental company in mind- this is going to be even better for you. www.carrental.com.au is provided for in comparison sites where you can actually get to see which choice would put the most value for your money. Even if it’s just a few dollars for a span of three days, that’s already a huge savings. To top things off, there are such things as internet only deals. That’s right, it’s only with booking online that you can avail of this opportunity to save.
When savings is the name of the game with renting a car out for your next pleasure trip or business trip, the internet takes this very seriously. You not only get to save hard earned money but also you can save on legwork and all the hassles of renting out a car. These online comparison sites never sleep and even if you’re the busiest person on earth, there will be a few minutes that you have free to go online and start looking for the best place to rent out a vehicle. If you want to save and you want to save big with car rental, the internet is your new best friend.
Buyers Beware: Advance Fee Fraud Scam
While we act in good faith with the service we provide and believe that our advertisers are of the highest integrity, it is impossible for us to vet every advertiser and their practices. We publish the following for information in the best interests of all who use our service.
The following is an example of how this scam works, courtesy of the ACCC, Australia website. Please be aware of it so that as a buyer you are not adversely affected by it should someone try it with you. Please report to us any such incident that you may experience with as much detail as possible.
‘Joe found an advertisement for a second-hand car on a car sales website. It sounded exactly what Joe was looking for and, as the price was well below what he had expected to pay, Joe contacted the seller immediately. The seller confirmed the bargain price and explained that he had unexpectedly moved overseas and needed to sell the vehicle quickly to help finance his move. The seller confirmed all the details of the car and even removed the advertisement from the website so that Joe knew he was first in line. The seller advised Joe that an agent would contact him shortly to organise the payment and delivery of the vehicle. Joe soon received an email from the agent instructing him on how to proceed with payment. Joe did not want the seller to re-advertise the car, so he acted quickly and organised the money transfer as requested. Joe got a confirmation of payment from the agent and a delivery date for the car, but that was it. The car never turned up and Joe was never able to make contact with either the seller or the agent again. The scam cost Joe more than $12 000 and as Joe had sent the money overseas, there was little the Australian authorities could do to help.’
Disclaimer: Name and transaction example have been changed from actual information received by the ACCC (www.accc.gov.au)
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