Blue FE Special Sedan

[Shayne]

While searching for a wagon, I found a blue FE Special Sedan in a shed outside Toowoomba.  I thought it was too good to leave there, so I brought it home.  All original with an L series engine.  The only mods I can see are gearbox floorshift and carpet.

The brakes are worn out from sitting around, and there is a small hole somewhere in the exhaust system.  The top of the back seat and parcel shelf are sun damaged, but repairable.

I plan to fix these few things and get the vehicle on club rego soon.

By the way, I'm still looking for a wagon as an everyday driver.  (see my post in Cars Wanted).

[zulu]

Congatulations Shayne, Looks like a good find, did you spot it from the plane?
Gary

[Shayne]

No Gary, but it's amazing how many old cars & bikes etc end up in the back of aircraft hangars.  I've probably given away my best secret to a bunch of other car buffs, but you never know what you'll find at aerodromes around the countryside.

[customFC]

Nice car Shayne.
Thanks for the tip.....i'm off to the local airport.....oh wait a minute, that's not going to help, Cat used to live there. Those would probably be her cars parked in the hanger.
Regards
Alex

[graham_fuller]

Shayne,
Nice car good luck with the repairs.
Cheers,
Graham

[Shayne]

I've just got back from getting the car registered.  After a new muffler & tailpipe, $12 for wheel brake cylinder cups, and a bit of spit & polish, she passed roadworthy no problems.

The flashing red tail light/indicators caused the apprentice a bit of confusion, but when I showed him the Shop Manual, he was convinced.

I even applied for & managed to get the black & white plates off dad's old EK.  That was a stroke of luck since
I've had the plates hanging in the shed for 20 years!

[Sarge]

Shayne good to hear your on the road. By the way nice car.

Regards
Mark