VE Brock commodores

NOS 247 · 01-10-2007, 10:43 AM

way to ruin the clasics

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...3923&vf=2&pg=3

I actualy used to work for Peter champion Mining, he gave me my start int he mining industry as an apprentice.. he turned out to be a complete dick but had a beautiful collection of Brocks including some one off builts.. like a VR Brock, one of two built for the Guide dogs as raffle cars..

**Polyal** · 01-10-2007, 10:47 AM

Whats with having to "bring back" nameplates all the time.....

PunkXR6 · 01-10-2007, 10:59 AM

These people are living in the past

they look bad! you cant put VK style rims and that ugly spoiler on the VE the image is meant to look modern! not old!

NOS 247 · 01-10-2007, 11:01 AM

the Irmshas ( spelling) are about the only thing that look ok.. would look better on a VK in that size tho

MITCHAY · 01-10-2007, 11:19 AM

I like the blue and white ones.

ClevlndStemer · 01-10-2007, 11:27 AM

Nope does nothing for me, those kits may have suited the old VB - VK cars but do nothing for the VE.

smally289 · 01-10-2007, 11:44 AM

FFS, this shows about as much respect as the Harold Holt Swim Team.

Let Brocky rest in peace, dont try and cash in on his achievements.

VIBEBA · 01-10-2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by smally351

FFS, this shows about as much respect as the Harold Holt Swim Team.

Let Brocky rest in peace, dont try and cash in on his achievements.

I agree mate..

JD86 · 01-10-2007, 11:46 AM

yeh i agree, the old brockies are grouse, but to put that style on a ve looks wrong

Kryton · 01-10-2007, 12:19 PM

hideous.
glad im not footing the bill and putting my job on the line for that.

Ryan · 01-10-2007, 12:35 PM

They look alright, but the reason the old Brocks are so special, is because the man himself had input in them. (My personal favourite is the "Bluey" VK SS Group A)

These have no influence at all, and would be seen as a cash-in of his acheivements.

vztrt · 01-10-2007, 12:52 PM

Old brocks nice, that white VE looks.....well ewwwww.

ED Classic · 01-10-2007, 01:04 PM

Just cause Holden cant win a Bathurst ATM

flappist · 01-10-2007, 02:43 PM

So this is a thread about the concept of bringing back old nameplates and the general concensus is that it should not be done and is a bit "try hard".

I wonder of the owners of all the GT, Pursuit and Super Pursuits would agree with you?

Or is it different because they are Ford not Holden nameplates?

**Polyal** · 01-10-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

So this is a thread about the concept of bringing back old nameplates and the general concensus is that it should not be done and is a bit "try hard".

I wonder of the owners of all the GT, Pursuit and Super Pursuits would agree with you?

Or is it different because they are Ford not Holden nameplates?

See what you mean but its a little different.

Its like Allan Moffat dieing and then Ford releasing a Moffat Special. You will get a few sales but I dont know, something a bit NQR about it.

But ethics is not something Holden is really known for so what can ya do.

fou_bleu · 01-10-2007, 02:56 PM

God! Let the poor guy and 'his' cars sleep!

BAGTP454 · 01-10-2007, 04:17 PM

they all looking great,

imagine Orion ESP, Oriot Grand Prix, Orion AIT, Orion SVO, Orion Brock. Omg that would b insane.

SNB05T · 01-10-2007, 04:34 PM

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: looks like shite, leave it to the vk dunnydore owners and let the man rest in peace.

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WAXBFAR · 01-10-2007, 04:40 PM

I think they are going to be a HIT, the Commo fraternity will buy them in a flash.
Just a standard commo with some stickers and good looking wheels.
No harm in that, and it will keep Peter's name in the spotlight plus hopefully some coin to the Peter Brock foundation as well.

XR6_190 · 01-10-2007, 04:47 PM

so this is what happens when retro styling goes wrong hey?
between those wheels, SS badges (oh sorry, stickers) and front grille it's all a bit too much, it's one thing bringing back the badge, but another trying to rebuild a former hero. All they need for the final insult is to have Brock signatures all over it.

fmc351 · 01-10-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6_190

All they need for the final insult is to have Brock signatures all over it.

Looks like it does, look under the SS.

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Originally Posted by myxr6

Can you order a polariser ?

No, but it will automatically polarise car enthusiasts.

Ringo · 01-10-2007, 04:50 PM

To me its like Blues Brothers 2000 movie...shameless cashing in on a dead cult figure.

Tell me though - if you had $80k and wanted something 'special' would you be getting one of these new things or looking for an original something 'special'

myxr6 · 01-10-2007, 04:53 PM

Can you order a polariser ?

Ringo · 01-10-2007, 04:55 PM

Where is the:

Skaifey SS ?
Rick Kelly Calais ?
McConville Clubsport ?
Murphy Monaro ?

HOON69 · 01-10-2007, 05:07 PM

ya'll just hating
i would take the black one and the red one even the blue one,but the white and SS decal looks outta place should be under/down abit more.

Bossxr8 · 01-10-2007, 06:01 PM

No performance mods? So its just a gay show pony that cashes in on Brockies name. He must be rolling in his grave. He always made sure they performed the way he wanted them to, they were never just add ons to improve the looks, he wanted the whole package. I guess gay add ons will appeal to most Commodore owners though. :ymca:

K_Man · 01-10-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

No performance mods? So its just a gay show pony that cashes in on Brockies name. He must be rolling in his grave. He always made sure they performed the way he wanted them to, they were never just add ons to improve the looks, he wanted the whole package. I guess gay add ons will appeal to most Commodore owners though. :ymca:

Didn't Brock absolutely love the VE though? Pretty sure I remember a video with him belting the SS around Lang Lang and raving about it. The photochops look a bit awkward, but done a bit better, I think they'd sell. We're living in a post modern era, where anything with a hint of retro is popular. Look at the new mini, new beetle, new Fiat 500, etc.

As long as they're built in very limited numbers, I dont see too much of a problem with it, and if he did love the VE that much, I think in a way it's a nice little homage to him.

Falc'man · 01-10-2007, 05:56 PM

I agree with just about everyone here :P, I think they look great (well, better than Holden's poor attempt at the SS) and would sell like hotcakes...

gtfpv · 01-10-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NOS 247

way to ruin the clasics

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...3923&vf=2&pg=3

I actualy used to work for Peter champion Mining, he gave me my start int he mining industry as an apprentice.. he turned out to be a complete dick but had a beautiful collection of Brocks including some one off builts.. like a VR Brock, one of two built for the Guide dogs as raffle cars..

they look redicoulously stupid . about as appropriate as model T wheels for the new typhoon.

Van D · 01-10-2007, 07:33 PM

That is just disgraceful. Looks tacky, cheap, and poorly designed all over.