Cool Cars on the Gold Coast

**Mad Aussie** · 11-08-2011, 11:05 PM

The streets of the Gold Coast are a gold mine of hot and/or expensive cars. Being up 34 floors for the weekend gave me the opportunity to shoot some from a perspective not usually enjoyed.

I also thought some of you non Aussies might find it interesting to see some of the cooler vehicles around here.

Thought I'd start with some of our Police cars ...
"Naughty naughty. Where are your helmets??"

A Surf Life Saving 'Babe Watch' vehicle

A big 'Yank Tank' as we call them ...

Ford Falcon XY .... looks like it might be a Phase 3 with that 'Shaker' scoop in the bonnet. If so, this was the fastest 4 door production car in the world back in 1971 I think. It was Australia's fastest 4 door sedan for over a decade.

GMH (General Motors Holden) Commodore. Built and designed here in Aussie, the 2 door version is called a Monaro here but is sold as a Pontiac in the US, and a Vauxhall in the UK.

more soon ...

**Mad Aussie** · 11-08-2011, 11:11 PM

I saw a few of these BMW and Mercedes with carbon roof panels

Nissan Silvia

Gotta love the old US metal! Here's a 65 Chevy Impala passing a Ford Falcon

more soon ...

**Mad Aussie** · 11-08-2011, 11:18 PM

Holden Commodore

Lamborghini ... think this is a Gallardo.

Jaguar ... not sure which one exactly. Looks like maybe an XK or XR perhaps.

Chev Corvette ... a Z06 or ZR1 for sure.

Porsche Cayman

Probably my fav Porsche of all ... the 959

The baby of the Porsche marque ... the Boxster

more soon ...

**Mad Aussie** · 11-08-2011, 11:21 PM

Toyota Supra's

Stretch Limo's

last lot in a sec ...

**Mad Aussie** · 11-08-2011, 11:24 PM

Bike & Sidecar

Rolls Royce

Mazda MX5

that's it

**theantiquetiger** · 11-09-2011, 09:56 AM

You must have the film in backwards because all the steering wheels are on the wrong side!!!

I love that 71 Ford Falcon. I would take it over any other car you have photographed.

**Marko** · 11-09-2011, 12:30 PM

Cool set MA! If I had to pick one fave it's in the other thread with all the bikinis.

LOL - actually I think last shot is me fave.

**Mad Aussie** · 11-09-2011, 05:31 PM

Thanks Marko and Tiger

You've picked the hairdresser special there Marko ... stick with the g-string

Hey Tiger ... good Choice. The Falcon of that era has a cult following. The Falcon Phase 3 GT-HO is a classic. Modified 351 4V Clevo V8, Detroit Locker 9" diff. That 'Shaker' scoop is attached to the carby so it shakes when you rev her up ... hence the 'Shaker' name.