Hi guys, just got home from Bathurst ending a fantastic week of fun & motorsport. Decided to take the JB for a run this time & amazed at just how enjoyable these cars can be on a long distance trip. Travelled a total of 2,480km without so much as lifting the bonnet. Not a single issue on the entire trip, except for the availability of 98 octane fuel in central NSW. Fuel economy was better than expected, averaging 10.8L/100km for the trip, but 95% was highway cycle. I fitted a cruise control before the trip which may have helped a little.
Having always owned large vehicles, packing a small coupe for a camping trip proved challenging with space at a premium, however all the gear fitted nicely.
Didn't see another Starion on the entire trip, but did get a lot of nice comments from people about the my JB. It was reassurring that so many people at the race actually recognised the car as a Starion & recalled the days when they were on track racing in the 80's.
Went to the Bathurst 1000
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Went to the Bathurst 1000
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1982 JA - Ex Enthuzed
1982 JA - For Sale - pending
1983 JA - Ex Auto-cross car - being parted out
1983 JA - Being parted out
1984 JA - Rolling shell - For Sale
1985 JB - Rally car project
1985 JB - Autocross car
1985 JB - Week-end cruiser
1982 JA - Ex Enthuzed
1982 JA - For Sale - pending
1983 JA - Ex Auto-cross car - being parted out
1983 JA - Being parted out
1984 JA - Rolling shell - For Sale
1985 JB - Rally car project
1985 JB - Autocross car
1985 JB - Week-end cruiser
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That's wicked Peter! Yeah these cars are MADE for long trips...
Fibreglass airdams $370, fibreglass front bumpers $260, reco drag links $165, alloy radiators $925 (unpolished), h/l switch rebuilds $125, all plus freight.
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