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Issue 8 - Phatty and Brett's Sendoff
It looked like a scene from Summernats – a pile of tough cars rocking up, all detailed to the hilt, but this day wasn't a car show or a competition, it was the day to say our goodbyes to Brett and Phatty. Those in the car scene, especially in South East Queensland, would have seen or known Brett and Phatty.... two of the most entertaining characters you could ever met. Unfortunately their lives were cut short by a road accident and they have passed on way earlier than we all would have liked. The who's who of the car scene turned up in their hundreds to say their respects and goodbyes in one of the most touching funerals I have ever been too; a happy, but at the same time sad ceremony. It’s so hard to say goodbye to friends or family that mean the world. I definitely know we will miss their laughter and pranks around the traps and I’m thinking we will all need to get some new inspiration without them egging everyone on to skid it...... With that in mind that's what everyone did, it might not have been legal and everyone is responsible for their own actions but everyone showed Brett and Phatty the respect they would have wanted. For the people that knew them there was no other way they would have wanted to go out ... and that was with a bang ...namely the sound of Amanda popping both tires. Raise your glass and here’s to Phatty and Brett; two of the most genuine and out there guys we will never forget! words and pix by Just Dave
Touring Cars Lakeside Raceway
by Ross Ponting Photography
Issue 3 - Gold Coast Autosalon
Autosalon for those who have been living under a rock for the past decade is one of the most prestigious car events with styling influenced in every possible way with cars ranging in style from JDM, Sexspec, and just plan out crazy. Some cars on show daily driven others designated show cars. Photos by Dave Reid www.dragphotos.com.au
Issue 9 - Antony Cristou's XY Falcon FAT 557
It takes a lot of time, money and patience to make your dream machine a reality, and a unique, un-nameable something to bring it all together to create something really exceptional. With blower hanging out the bonnet, tough old school wheels, brilliant paint, and an impressive 620 rwhp @ 4000 rpm on PULP, this magnificent XY Falcon is one of those exceptions. Fat 557 looks, sounds and is mean! Antony Christou grew up in a Ford family and bought his XY when he was just fifteen. It's first rebuild took Antony four years to complete, starting when he got his driver's licence. This current rebuild, the XY's second rebuild took a long ten years but was finally completed in 2009. Buying a house, starting a family, and dramas with different trades people all contributed to the lengthy process. Early on in this build the XY was with a panel beater who hadn't touched it in twelve months when, fortunately for Antony, he met Ludi Kaatz through mutual friends. Antony removed the car from the panel shop, had the entire car sandblasted on a rotisserie and then handed it over to Ludi. Ludi carried out the rust and body repairs which included removing and replacing the rear quarters, floor pans and sills. Then Ludi applied that gleaming Electric Blue paint. GT stripes and blackouts, the GT petrol cap and teardrop mirrors put the finishing touches to the exterior of the XY. Photos by www.autoshotz.com.au