Well Trav sorry keeping up with the 1200 scene is killing you but it is a good time when old modified cars are pulling good money , we have the ridiculous prices of GT falcons to thank for that , but it is always a buyers market as well . If it was advertised for 35g's and sold then obviously the buyer was happy to pay , I agree if you like Starlets GTR etc for the money you would spend on modding your 1200 you can buy a mild late model and then spend bucket loads modding it too to your individual taste .The modified car scene in my opinion is that you build what you like it may not appeal to others but when people start knocking the other guy they are just bored .As I should have said more clearly before it is about expressing yourself individually I don't see us all driving SS or XR8 's same colour and same mods . Like I said good times for owning a classic car . I don't profess to my Datsun being my ultimate car I keep my finger in many diffrent pies ie: Ford's Rotarys My lexus V8 HR and so on I will never barrack for one team, My original goal for the 1200 was find the lightest RWD car and stick the biggest legal engine in and I wouldn't need to spend ####loads of cash on the motor as I would be ahead with the weight factor (well that plan flew out the window about 15 grand ago ) it is all about having fun just make sure you always enjoy yourself remeber it is a hobby a form of release to make you happy not bitter and angry. Anyway enough of this crap it can and will go on forever as everone will have their own opinions and they are entitled to it you don't always have to agree to it but respect their individualism ( is that a real word) and encourage . My most fun ever was my first 1200 coupe it looked like crap many people told me it was crap but it was mine and made me smile all the time , remember that fella's. The bloke has a magazine worthy car I know I would look at it . Imagine the crap you cop from hillbilly's about wrecking a good original HR and putting "jap " engine in one , it entertained me to no , end the anger in people spitting in fury talking to me at the all holden day , it was great fun do something cause a stir it all becomes free publicity so we are getting this guys car noticed in a way aren't we . So remember keep it clean no personal attacks on peoples opinions or pride and joy how's it go " just smile and nod". So do you still have the wagon Trav.

Nick.