Spinner, I think you've been had.
That car was in the public display area at the 2001 Sydney Nats (in Penrith), and has subsequently been featured in Street Machine. I think he was pulling the leg of the interviewer just a little bit.
Have a look at the air cleaner poking through the bonnet. It's awfully central for a six cylinder, don't you think?
cheers
RET
LOL i was going to say that samething as RET about the air cleaner, and the fact is doesn't sound too much like a 186...
Impressive none the less though and i love the colour.