Has anyone had a good look over the HG 308 4 speed going for auction at Lloyds?

Just had a bit of a look and ummm yeah, buyer beware with this one.

http://www.lloydsonline....;smode=0&lid=1040899

Edited by user Wednesday, 26 April 2017 4:59:03 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

"This Monaro came with factory power steering and ‘Bathurst’ fuel tank as factory options"

I was just wondering what the PO number for the "Bathurst fuel tank" was.

Dr Terry

Terry is right. I have HK Commercial, Monaro and Brougham release vehicle and options pricing for both taxable and non-taxable sales, plus a full price list for all available options even options not officially available but have been priced as do-able for special customers who could get stuff done outside the guidelines on the order forms. I also have HT options list for release.

In both, the only option under "fuel and exhaust" is N10 dual exhaust (V8 only). If it was there from new I suspect it was fitted by the selling dealer as a spare part, but you never know sometimes with these things.

I suspect given the comments that looking at the car in person is necessary though......

I suspected that might be the case given the original comment.....Haven't looked hard enough at them as yet.

Spoke to Ben about the bigger tank. Apparantly it was available on anything, but very limited. For some reason its PO code does not appear in the HK or HT paperwork but it was at least available later in HT as there is a broadcast sheet for a car with one.

Edited by user Thursday, 27 April 2017 4:25:08 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

I'll bite( but I know nothing really)
No dash between numbers
Rivets different
Edge line different.

I would have thought that would not be enough to call as incorrect considering the differences across the plants.

"another" HG Brisbane tag for comparison.

Edited by user Thursday, 27 April 2017 7:13:24 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

wouldn't be the young bloke rolling the rock would it.
can't see the hands properly on my computer and don't how to magnify

I think that's good advice for any of the high dollar cars coming up these days.
The fakes are becoming more sophisticated as the prices increase and, in spite of how many people it may upset, it's reasonable to conduct cars offered for public sale to public scrutiny on this forum. As long as that scrutiny is balanced and evidence based.

From the photos supplied the car looks reasonably correct, with the possible exception of the painted gearbox, and has the right SEMS in the front fenders, the correct short Preslite wiper motor, and some of the other detail you'd look for a in HG from this plant. I will not get to see the car, so can only go on the photos.
There are discrepancies with the large tag, which has been off the car by the look of it, such as the alignment and stamping method, but not enough for me to call foul. Every plant had their own conventions and way of doing some things, and the tag stamping is just one of those. It wouldn't surprise me if one person did that job for 20 years, and the tags bear their own stamp of individuality.

There are some other paths available to reduce the risk with this car, if someone is serious about buying it.

I bought my car very green to this originality thing and while learning heaps and confidently finding "issues" with selling cars these days. Ill be very nervous when the rebuild starts. There's so many little details. Not difficult or expensive just research research research.

Any tips to go to for accurate info photos of original HTS ?????
Half of the 100% original photos I find have significant differences outside the factory differences.

My head hurts.....

Agreed. Well spotted.