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Project Car Prices

G’day Paul, I’m on the look out for a basic, rolling HQ Holden to start my very first project with. I’ve been saving for quite a while and have almost $5000 in the bank, and Mum and Dad are willing to chip in a little too. The problem is that even the roughest, rust bucket with no driveline and no interior are completely out of my reach. My Dad was telling me it wasn’t that long ago that you’d get a nice driver for around $5k, but that price seems to be more like $20-$25k now. How is anyone on apprentice wages ever going to be able to afford to buy a decent car to start with?

Colin - Beenleigh, QLD

SUMMER - NUTS!

Hey Paul,

What the hell is going on with the Summernats? It’s great that they can boast about having the largest number of entries, and the biggest crowd in Summernats history, but at what expense? The amount of cars I saw cruising that were well below the quality of what should be allowed to enter, was just ridiculous. If the Organisers think people want to come and see stock VN Commodores with standard wheels on the back and remnents of past burnouts (probably on the street) still splattered across the rear guardfs, then they are living in another world! The Summernats was once about checking out the best cars in the country. Sadly, its now all about burnouts and music. And that’s attracting the dickheads that think its OK to stop cars on the cruise road to do burnouts, right in front of the security I might add! They can promote the Summernats as being a family event all they want, but I will never take my family back there until drastic changes are made, and I reckon that has to start with the removal of alcohol and the sort of cars you can see any Saturday night in McDonalds carpark. It’s just become a joke.

Tyronne - Nowra, NSW

G’day Paul,

Well that was a different Summernats. I’ve been out of the scene for what seems like an eternity and thought I’d treat the family to a week in Canberra and to check out the Summernats. I reckon its probably been a dozen years since I set foot in EPIC, and I have to say, it was like stepping into another realm. The last time I walked around the venue, I could so freely without being shuffled in any direction or without having to battle through crowds lining the cruise road. Nor did I have to hear so much abuse being directed at drivers who refused to do a burnout. And don’t get me started on the cars! Is there no minimum standard anymore. I’m glad I went back to the Summernats this year, but I’m unsure if I’ll be heading there again anytime soon. It’s certainly not the event I remember it to be. Maybe is just me? But maybe there’s some issues that need to be attended to, and quickly!

Steven - Geelong, VIC

Hi Paul,

I’ve read some pretty ordinary feedback about the Summernats through Social Media, but I have to say, for me, it was the best Summernats yet. No, I didn’t have a car entered and yes, I do love burnouts, so this was the ultimate weekend for me and the boys. Lots of noise from big engines, lots of tyre smoke and lots of cruising. I’m not really into the Top 60 show car stuff, so I didn’t bother going into the building. I personally can’t see what everyone is crying about!

Patrick - Wodonga, VIC

Well there you have it, some very opossing views on Summernats 35. I’ve shared my thoughts on the event from my perspective in the feature (read it from page 34!) and that’s the last I’ll be saying on the event. There’s lots of video footage online showing all kinds of good and bad parts of the event, so you can all make your own mind up.

G’day Colin, unfortunately, you’ve chosen one of the more sought after cars as your first project. Its a simple case of supply and demand. If someone wants one bad enough, they will pay the higher price. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but there’s no such thing as a bargain anymore. If you do find something that’s too good to be true, it usually is. Good luck with the search, hope you find something in your price range...