Dude on ebay is claiming his rare UC Hatch is one of 1600 built. Apparently this hatch was driven in by Brock (he didnt specify Peter) and that the car was used in the UC promo ads.
I know there were over 8000 LX hatches but only 1600 UC's? Seems a bit low.
UC Hatches rare??
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, Jan 04 2008 01:24 PM
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 02:12 PM
does any one care??? sorry UC lovers......
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 02:19 PM
No your not.
You will care...when LX hatches are completely out of reach
You will care...when LX hatches are completely out of reach
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 02:32 PM
Nothing Wrong with UC Hatches!
That is one tuff looking UC hatch i can think of
It would be interesting to know how many UC hatches were made Big T, maybe Dr Terry might know...
That is one tuff looking UC hatch i can think of
It would be interesting to know how many UC hatches were made Big T, maybe Dr Terry might know...
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 03:25 PM
matt.uve changed.u used to be cool
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 03:57 PM
The next big mover value wise !! 
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 04:03 PM
You scoff..but they will have to.
LX hatches with 202 pull about $8000
UC's about $3000 to $4000
I reckon I could convert the sheet metal for $500 and the dash about the same
LX hatches with 202 pull about $8000
UC's about $3000 to $4000
I reckon I could convert the sheet metal for $500 and the dash about the same
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 04:08 PM
Maybe watch this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com....:MEWA:IT&ih=002
I better put the boy's "rare!" SL/E in mothballs
http://cgi.ebay.com....:MEWA:IT&ih=002
I better put the boy's "rare!" SL/E in mothballs
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 04:25 PM
I love it..the tags are all off it and chassis number has been cut out..."I have NOT tried to rebirth the car"
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 04:32 PM
Ha ha! I didn't read the questions.
This will make it even more interesting to see what it pulls.
This will make it even more interesting to see what it pulls.
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 04:42 PM
The front of that purple hatch looks real good Matt.
Please don't post any pics of the rear, it will spoil it for me. Bloody ugly tail lights those things have.
Is it my eyesight or is one indicator orange and one white ?
Please don't post any pics of the rear, it will spoil it for me. Bloody ugly tail lights those things have.
Is it my eyesight or is one indicator orange and one white ?
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 04:49 PM
That hatch belongs to a well known forum memberMaybe watch this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com....:MEWA:IT&ih=002
I better put the boy's "rare!" SL/E in mothballs
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 06:35 PM
This won't be too much help, but for all the Torana's I have seen about on the road(which obviously isn't many) I have never seen a UC hatch, only the 4 door's and sunbirds.
This is why I am a proud owner of a 1 owner original UC Hatch
The front headlights are the only let down on the UC in my opinion, but they can sure still look hell tough
This is why I am a proud owner of a 1 owner original UC Hatch
The front headlights are the only let down on the UC in my opinion, but they can sure still look hell tough
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 10:26 PM
lmao you tell him Gary!matt.uve changed.u used to be cool
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 11:05 PM
Chriskoss, I agree you dont see too many UC hatches on the road, hell, I dont see too many Torana's at all these days but there does seem to be a few pop on ebay and the trading post. I'm just wondering if there were more than 1600 built though. It seems like an awfully low number and I object to ebay listings that are full of shit.
In my opinion I reckon the headlights are one of the better features of the UC, tail lights not so, but hey, I have learned to like them.
Cheers,
T
In my opinion I reckon the headlights are one of the better features of the UC, tail lights not so, but hey, I have learned to like them.
Cheers,
T
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 11:20 PM
I drive about 150k's a day with my job in metro Melb.Chriskoss, I agree you dont see too many UC hatches on the road, hell, I dont see too many Torana's at all these days
T
I did a little "survey" in my brayn a couple of weeks ago "how many Torana's do I see driving daily?"
I gave up about midday having seen none.
Having said that, I can tell you where about a dozen are parked.
I maybe service a Torana once every 6 months.
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 11:42 PM
F you both! You guys like 4 doors.... You shouldn't event be in this conversation!lmao you tell him Gary!matt.uve changed.u used to be cool
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Posted 05 January 2008 - 12:18 AM
I wouldn't sell mine for less than 15k.LX hatches with 202 pull about $8000
At least at that price i will probably never find a buyer.
Thank god
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Posted 05 January 2008 - 12:12 PM
Pretty sure this one has been for sale before, reserve not met.
New pics this time. Either that or there's an exact clone, down to the wheels.
New pics this time. Either that or there's an exact clone, down to the wheels.
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Posted 06 January 2008 - 01:07 PM
I think if you have one of these beuties then hang on to it, especially if its a SLE with an orginal disk brake rear, and if your lucky enough to have one engineered with a V8, even better.
I am also curious to know how many were made,
But this forum is all about appreciating the hard work that we put into our cars, no matter what model the torana may be.
I am also curious to know how many were made,
But this forum is all about appreciating the hard work that we put into our cars, no matter what model the torana may be.
Edited by UCA350, 06 January 2008 - 01:15 PM.
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Posted 06 January 2008 - 01:44 PM
I think rear discs were an option on SL/E, not standard?
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Posted 06 January 2008 - 02:12 PM
Yes you are correct rodomo, I didn't mean to say they were standard, just if you have an SLE with the option, thats just one better.
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Posted 06 January 2008 - 07:31 PM
It's a pity (In a way) the UC never got raced, and Brock never won bathurst in one. If that had happened I reckon they would be a lot more popular today. Then again, if that was the case UC hatches would be like gold as well - at least there is a possibility of still finding relatively cheap ones atm....even if it is fairly remote!
UC was actually a far better car than the LH/LX in my opinion - just not as much heritage...and ugly taillights!
UC was actually a far better car than the LH/LX in my opinion - just not as much heritage...and ugly taillights!
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Posted 06 January 2008 - 08:01 PM
check e bay there is a SL/E hatchback on there.It's a pity (In a way) the UC never got raced, and Brock never won bathurst in one. If that had happened I reckon they would be a lot more popular today. Then again, if that was the case UC hatches would be like gold as well - at least there is a possibility of still finding relatively cheap ones atm....even if it is fairly remote!
UC was actually a far better car than the LH/LX in my opinion - just not as much heritage...and ugly taillights!
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Posted 06 January 2008 - 10:05 PM
Can you tell by the tags if your uc is a SL/E or not?
When i bought mine it had cloth trim, wiper dwell control, rear discs,factory air,chrome trimming and both side mirrors are SL/R type. It also had the sports dash.
I can't remember what badges it had on it.
When i bought mine it had cloth trim, wiper dwell control, rear discs,factory air,chrome trimming and both side mirrors are SL/R type. It also had the sports dash.
I can't remember what badges it had on it.
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