Unique Cars and Parts: News Archive

Attention Victorian P76 owners:

The Leyland P76 Owners Club of Victoria has 49 members and is always looking for more keen P76 enthusiasts or those who wish to own one of these great Australian cars. They have a yearly concourse and a number of other events, membership is $35 per year and the club is fully insured. They are able to advise members on technical matters, and contrary to what many people may think, engine, drive train and other usable parts are readily available for the P76 and what can't be bought off the shelf is often re-manufactured by the state clubs. The Leyland P76 remains cheap to run, enjoyable and safe to drive and a true aussie family car way ahead of its time in its engineering development.

What makes a car Unique?

Usually a car is made unique by its age, rarity, condition or modification. Other times it might be that it was used in a film or owned by a celebrity. And then there are some that are just plain strange, like the image at left sent in by a visitor to the site. Pictured is the 1916 Uralla District (NSW) Cadillac Postal "Van". As you can see, mail bags were simply piled atop the mudguards, running boards and even the bonnet of the car. What is even more surprising is that they ensured there was enough room to carry an additional 2 passengers!

The easy way to sell your car:

It came as news to us that Brimbank council in suburban Melbourne, Victoria has recently prosecuted a ratepayer for displaying a "for sale" sign on their car. Apparently if you wish to do this you must first obtain a "hawkers" licence!! And you are not safe even if driving your car, as the police apparently have the same powers. Fortunately advertising on Unique Cars and Parts is absolutely free - why not advertise your car today!

The Highway Patrol vs. The Workcover Inspector:

This one is doing the rounds on the internet at the moment, we cannot verify the validity of the "rumour" and doubt it to be true, but it makes for a good yarn anyway. Apparently the event occurred in Melrose Drive, Tullamarine, Victoria. As the story goes, a Highway Patrol officer pulled over a Workcover Inspector for doing 68 km/h in a 60 zone. The Workcover Inspector said nothing and copped the $120 fine sweet. The Policeman finished writing the ticket and proceeded back to his car. The Workcover Inspector then apparently grabbed his trusty digital camera from the bag, photographed the cop and proceeded to the police car where he issued the bewildered Constable an $800.00 fine for not wearing his hi-visibility vest when leaving his vehicle in a high traffic area. In a country where you will be prosecuted for doing 3 km/h over the speed limit, but can sell national flag burning kits, maybe this just might be true...

Four Weddings and a Funeral - the sequel!

We have all heard stories of fellow car enthusiasts who have lost their pride and joy when marital bliss turns to separated misery. But selling the car may be a whole lot better than having it vandalised by a vindictive ex-lover! The following image was forwarded to us by a regular contributor, and we believe was taken somewhere in the UK. If you know more about the story behind the image, please drop us a line.

BP Fuel Guide:

One of the most common emails we receive at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au is for information regarding the use of unleaded fuels in older (pre 1986) vehicles. Click here to view the BP fuel guide to see if your car can use unleaded fuel. The document is in .pdf format, so you will need the free Adobe reader software to view it. If you need to get this, visit the Adobe web site by clicking here.